JP2007330602A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine which gives a game player a proper hope for the occurrence of a game state being advantageous to the game player while following the intrinic gaming functionality of slot machines, increases the amusement of the game, and at the same time, can keep fairness in the game. <P>SOLUTION: When a big bonus (2) is won, the winning probability for a water melon is increased, and when three games are won with the water melon after that, the control is placed under an RT. From the winning to the completion of the big bonus (2), the control is performed in such a manner that the game player may not be able to specify that the game is during the big bonus (2). When three games are continuously won with the water melon under a normal game state or during the big bonus (2), an RT possibility notification is performed. Also, when set values which are stored in a RAM are not proper values, the control is placed under a RAM abnormal error state until set values are newly selected/set from a setting changing operation, and the progress of the game is made impossible. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine such as a coin gaming machine, for example. Specifically, it is possible to start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and the display result is derived to a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which one game is completed and a winning can be generated according to a display result derived to the variable display device.

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

  The types of winning combinations include small roles, bonuses, and replays. Here, in the winning of a small role, the player can obtain a profit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small role. In the bonus winning, the player can obtain a profit that the next game is shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. In the replay winning, a profit can be obtained that the next game can be performed without consuming new medals for setting the bet amount.

  In order for winning of each combination including the bonus combination to occur, generally, a winning flag must be set by winning an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when the start lever is operated). Here, using the fact that the player can obtain the benefit of not having to consume medals for setting the number of bets by winning a replay, the normal game state is a role other than replay for a predetermined number of games. There was a slot machine that defined RT (Replay Time), which increases the replay winning probability without changing the winning probability, as a specific gaming state other than a special gaming state called a bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus (for example, , See Patent Document 1).

  The occurrence of a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, such as a bonus or RT, is of most interest to the player. On the other hand, the original game play in the slot machine is that the player gains profits according to the display result derived to the variable display device. This profit is not limited to a medal payout in one game, but includes a profit obtained by changing the gaming state every time a predetermined condition is satisfied after a predetermined display result is derived. It is a concept.

  However, if the display result of the variable display device completely corresponds to the occurrence of an advantageous gaming state, the profit itself is rather than giving the player a sense of the occurrence of an advantageous gaming state by the display result. Will be given. That is, there is no scene in which the player can have an appropriate expectation (that is, an expectation that cannot be 100% certain) by the display result derived to the variable display device, and the entertainment of the game cannot be sufficiently improved.

  Therefore, in a slot machine that stocks a bonus winning so-called stock machine and releases a corresponding selection when a predetermined condition is satisfied, there is one that performs a stock release lottery when three replays continue (for example, Patent Document 2). In this slot machine, 3 consecutive replays and the occurrence of bonuses do not correspond completely, so 3 consecutive replays give a reasonable expectation for the occurrence of bonuses and improve the fun of the game. It can be planned.

  Also, as a conventional slot machine, it is common that the above-described internal lottery is performed almost simultaneously with the start of the game and the winning winning is permitted. Also, at amusement stores that operate with slot machines installed, it is necessary to change the stage of winning probability of the installed slot machines in order to adjust sales. A setting value, which is a value indicating the stage of the winning probability applied as the lottery probability of the internal lottery, can be selected and set from a plurality of values having different probabilities by an operation of an employee or the like.

  On the other hand, the slot machine that can select and set the setting value is equipped with a control unit composed of a microcomputer or the like for controlling the game, and the internal lottery is also performed by this control unit. In addition, the control unit is provided with a memory (RAM) in which data for controlling the game can be rewritten, and the setting value selected and set by the operation of the game shop employee or the like is also stored in this memory. For example, if the memory data is not backed up when the power is turned on, if the memory data is destroyed, or if a reset occurs due to a malfunction of the microcomputer (CPU runaway, etc.) An abnormality may occur in the data in the memory. In such a case, it is impossible to return to the original state, so that the storage state of the memory is initialized. Of course, since the setting value is also stored in the memory, it is impossible to restore the setting value that was originally set.

For this reason, in the conventional slot machine, when an abnormality occurs in the memory data, the memory data is initialized, and the set value includes a predetermined set value (for example, a winning probability with a payout rate close to 100%). And a setting value that determines the winning probability at which the payout rate is the lowest) are automatically set to return to a state in which the game can proceed (see, for example, Patent Document 3). In addition, after a preset set value is automatically set, the game can be progressed by a resetting operation (mainly an operation for releasing an error or releasing a stop state) by an employee of a game shop. (For example, refer to Patent Document 4).
Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-131323 (paragraph 0035) JP 2004-194756 A JP-A-6-114140 JP 2000-296200 A

  However, in the slot machine of Patent Document 1, since the RT symbol derivation completely corresponds to the occurrence of RT, it is not possible to give the player an appropriate expectation and improve the interest of the game. On the other hand, in the slot machine of Patent Document 2, even if it is said that an appropriate expectation is given to the occurrence of bonuses in three consecutive replays, the display result indicating the occurrence of bonuses is a bonus symbol to the last, and variable display Since a lottery that is unrelated to the display result of the device is required, it was not based on the original gaming characteristics of the slot machine.

  In addition, in the conventional slot machines described in Patent Documents 3 and 4, when an abnormality occurs in the data in the memory, the set value is selected and set by an operation of an amusement shop employee or the like as described above. Since the preset setting value is automatically set instead of the set value, and the game is restored to the state in which the game can proceed, it was originally selected and set by the operation of the amusement store. An internal lottery is performed by applying the winning probability based on the set value, and the occurrence of a prize should be allowed. However, if an abnormality occurs in the data in the memory, it is automatically set in advance by the control of the slot machine. An internal lottery will be performed by applying a winning probability based on the set value. In other words, the game should be played based on the setting value automatically set by the slot machine due to a malfunction of the slot machine, where the game should be played based on the setting value selected by the game shop side. There was a problem that the fairness of the game was lost.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to follow the original gaming characteristics of the slot machine and give the player a reasonable expectation for the occurrence of a gaming state advantageous to the player. It is to provide a slot machine that can improve the interest of the game and improve the fairness of the game.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1-1) A game can be started by setting a predetermined number (for example, 3) of bets per game using game values (medals, credits), and a plurality of types of identification information One game is completed when the display result is derived to the variable display device (variable display device 2) for variably displaying (symbol), and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device. In the slot machine (slot machine 1),
A means for determining whether or not derivation of a winning display result is permitted before a display result of the variable display device is derived for each game, and a plurality of types of small combination displays accompanied by the addition of the gaming value A small role determination means for determining that the derivation of the result (watermelon, bell, cherry) is permitted, and a determination that the derivation of the specific small role display result (watermelon) among the plural types of small character display results is permitted. Special decision means for deciding to permit the derivation of a special display result (big bonus (2)) accompanying a transition to a special gaming state (big bonus (2)) that makes the probability of being played higher than the normal gaming state Including pre-determining means (step S403);
Based on the operation of predetermined setting operation means (setting key switch 92, setting switch 91), a plurality of types of allowable stages (settings) with different ratios for determining that the advance determination means allows the derivation of the winning display result. A permissible stage setting means (steps S201 to S210) for selecting and setting one of the permissible stages among the values 1 to 6);
Data indicating the allowable level set by the allowable level setting means (set value stored in the set value work 112-4) and data updated in accordance with the progress of the game (stored in other than the set value work 112-4) Data storage means (RAM 112, see FIG. 4) for storing data such as read and write, respectively,
Appropriate data indicating the permissible stage that can be set by the permissible stage setting means stored in the data storage means for each game (for example, lottery processing) (range of setting values 1 to 6) Allowed stage data determination means (steps S706 and S707 in the lottery process) for determining whether or not
Disabling means for disabling the progress of the game (NO in step S707) when the allowable stage data determining means determines that the data indicating the allowable stage stored in the data storage means is not appropriate data. , S301),
In a state where the progress of the game is disabled by the disabling unit (RAM abnormal error state), the allowable step is newly set by the allowable step setting unit based on the operation of the setting operation unit (setting) On the condition that the set value is newly selected and set by the change process), the disabling canceling means for canceling the disabled state of the game and enabling the progress of the game (step S111, FIG. 10). )When,
Derivation control means (step S404) for deriving the display result of the variable display device according to the determination result of the prior determination means;
A means for controlling the gaming state to the special gaming state when the special display result is derived, wherein an expected value of the number of games continuously controlled in the special gaming state is a predetermined number of games (3 games). (Step S1012) Special gaming state control means (Step S910) for controlling the gaming state to the special gaming state,
Specific game state control means (step S1013) for controlling the game state to a specific game state (RT) that is more advantageous for the player than the normal game state after the special game state is ended;
In addition to the display result derived to the variable display device, a game state notification control means (control unit 120, FIG. 26) for controlling notification means (liquid crystal display 4) for notifying information relating to control of the gaming state is provided. ,
The gaming state notification control means includes
A special gaming state in which the notification means is controlled so that the player cannot specify that the special gaming state is controlled after the special display result is derived until the special gaming state ends. Disabling control means (step S1110: when winning the big bonus (2), the same mode as when losing is derived to the virtual reel);
In the normal game state or the special game state that cannot be specified by the special game state specifying means, the control to the specific game state when the specified small role display result is derived continuously for the predetermined number of games. Predetermined continuous time notification control means (step S1116) for notifying the information means (RT possibility notification).

  According to such a configuration, the special gaming state disabling control means can specify that the special gaming state is controlled from when the special display result is derived until the special gaming state ends. So that the player cannot specify that it is controlled to the special gaming state by notifying the information means that the information cannot be specified from the notification means or that the information that cannot be specified to be controlled to the special gaming state is notified from the notification means. The notification means can be controlled.

  In the slot machine having such a configuration, it may be determined that the derivation of the specific small combination display result is permitted even when the game is controlled in the normal gaming state, but the special display result is derived. Then, the gaming state is controlled to a special gaming state in which the probability that it is determined that the derivation of the specific small combination display result is permitted is higher than that in the normal gaming state. This special gaming state is expected to end when the predetermined number of games have been consumed. After the special game state ends, the game state is controlled to a specific game state that is advantageous to the player, which is different from the special game state. In the special game state that is controlled before being controlled to the specific game state, the probability that it is determined that the derivation of the specific small role display result is permitted increases, so the specific small role display result continues for a predetermined number of games. Things will also increase.

  Here, when the notification means is controlled by the special gaming state disabling means, no information regarding the control to the special gaming state is notified to the player except that the special display result is derived on the variable display device. It becomes a thing. On the other hand, the information related to the control to the specific game state is not only when the special game state is controlled but also when the normal game state is controlled, the derivation of the specific small role display result is the predetermined number of games. If it continues, it will be notified.

  For this reason, assuming that the player misses the derivation of the special display result, when the derivation of the specific small combination display result continues for the predetermined number of games, the player is not actually controlled to the specific gaming state. In this case, that is, even when the game state is controlled to the normal game state, the player can be expected to control the specific game state, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, it is possible to draw attention to the derivation of a specific small role display result with relatively little value that can only be given game value without changing the game state, and to improve the interest of the game Can do.

  Furthermore, the notification of information related to the control to the special game state and the specific game state thereafter is related to the display result of the variable display device, that is, the derivation of the special display result and the derivation of the specific small role display result for a predetermined number of games. Will be done. Regardless of the display result derived to the variable display device, the control of the gaming state and the notification of information are not determined. For this reason, the player's interest can be directed to the derivation of the specific small role display result and the control to the specific game state while following the game nature inherent to the slot machine.

  It should be considered that the predetermined continuous time notification control means is not restrictive. In the normal game state or the special game state that cannot be specified by the special game state specifying means, the control to the specific game state when the specified small role display result is derived continuously for the predetermined number of games. If it is the structure which has at least the function to make the said information alert | report the information regarding, all correspond to the said predetermined time continuous alert control means. Specifically, for example, in a normal gaming state or a special gaming state, a predetermined number of games (for example, three games) are continuously displayed, and a plurality of kinds of small role display results (bell, cherry, watermelon) other than a specific small role display result When either non-specific small combination display result (bell, cherry) or specific small combination display result (watermelon) is derived (any combination of all possible combinations consisting of bell, cherry, watermelon is derived) When a specific small combination display result is derived continuously for a predetermined number of games even if the notification means has a function of notifying information relating to control to the specific gaming state (RT possibility notification) Because it has a function of causing the notification means to notify the information related to the control to the specific gaming state (by chance, a watermelon may be derived for three consecutive games. Since T possibility notification is performed), corresponding to the predetermined continuous time notification control means.

  Note that the slot machine described above is provided with a plurality of types of small combination display results as display results accompanied by the addition of game value, and the small combination determination means included in the pre-determining unit is accompanied by the addition of game value. The case where it is determined that the derivation of a plurality of types of small combination display results is permitted has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one kind of small role display result is provided as a display result accompanied by the addition of gaming value (for example, bell or cherry is not set as a small role, only watermelon is small) It may be a slot machine (set as a role). In this case, the small combination determining means included in the prior determination means determines that the derivation of the specific small combination display result accompanied by the addition of the gaming value is permitted, and the special determination unit is configured to display the specific small combination display result. Derivation of a special display result (big bonus (2)) accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state (big bonus (2)) in which the probability of allowing the derivation of (watermelon) is higher than the normal gaming state It may be determined to allow.

  The gaming state notification control means described above further includes the plurality of kinds of small roles in the normal gaming state or the special gaming state that is not specified by the special gaming state specification disable means. You may comprise so that the alerting means at the time of a small part continuation which makes the alerting | reporting means alert | report the information regarding the control to the said specific game state when either of display results are derived | led-out may be included. When configured in this way, the special gaming state has a higher total probability that it is determined that the derivation of the plurality of types of small combination display results is allowed than when the gaming state is different from the special gaming state. The gaming state may be. As a result, it is possible to increase opportunities to give the player a sense of expectation for control to the specific gaming state.

  Further, according to the above-described configuration, it is determined for each game whether or not the data indicating the allowable stage in which the percentage at which the winning display result is permitted is permitted is appropriate, and the data indicating the allowable stage is determined to be incorrect. If it is played, the progress of the game is disabled. That is, if the data indicating the allowable level is not appropriate data indicating the allowable level that can be selected by the allowable level selection means, the data indicating the allowable level may be illegally rewritten. Is disabled. The state where the progress of the game is disabled is canceled by newly selecting and setting an allowable stage based on the operation of the setting operation means. For this reason, in order to restart the game when there is a possibility that the data indicating the allowable stage has been illegally rewritten, the operation of changing the allowable stage is more time-consuming than the reset operation for canceling the normal error. Since it is necessary, such fraud can be effectively prevented.

  Also, if there is a possibility that the data indicating the allowable stage has been illegally rewritten, the allowable stage selected and set based on the operation of the setting operation means, not the allowable stage automatically set by the slot machine Since the game is played based on (generally, the operation of the setting operation means is operated by an employee of the game shop, which is an allowable stage selected by the game shop side), the game is fair. be able to.

  Note that the permissible stage data determination means is configured to store the data at least once at any timing of one game (for example, at the start or end of the game, or at the time of execution of a process that is always executed for each game). What is necessary is just to determine whether or not the data indicating the allowable stage stored in the storage means is appropriate data indicating the allowable stage that can be selected by the allowable stage selecting means.

  The permissible stage data determining means determines whether the data indicating the permissible stage stored in the data storage means for each game is appropriate data indicating the permissible stage that can be selected by the permissible stage selection means. An example of determination has been described. However, the permissible stage data determination means is not limited to one for each game as described above, but when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game excluding a special game state advantageous to the player for each predetermined number of games). In this case, it may be determined whether or not the data indicating the allowable level stored in the data storage means is appropriate data indicating the allowable level selectable by the allowable level selecting means. However, the same effect can be obtained.

(1-2) A game can be started by setting a predetermined number (for example, 3) of bets per game using game values (medals, credits), and a plurality of types of identification information One game is completed when the display result is derived to the variable display device (variable display device 2) for variably displaying (symbol), and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device. In the slot machine (slot machine 1),
A means for determining whether or not derivation of a winning display result is permitted before a display result of the variable display device is derived for each game, and a plurality of types of small combination displays accompanied by the addition of the gaming value A small role determination means for determining that the derivation of the result (watermelon, bell, cherry) is permitted, and a determination that the derivation of the specific small role display result (watermelon) among the plural types of small character display results is permitted. Special decision means for deciding to permit the derivation of a special display result (big bonus (2)) accompanying a transition to a special gaming state (big bonus (2)) that makes the probability of being played higher than the normal gaming state Including pre-determining means (step S403);
Based on the operation of predetermined setting operation means (setting key switch 92, setting switch 91), a plurality of types of allowable stages (settings) with different ratios for determining that the advance determination means allows the derivation of the winning display result. A permissible stage setting means (steps S201 to S210) for selecting and setting one of the permissible stages among the values 1 to 6);
Data indicating the allowable level set by the allowable level setting means (set value stored in the set value work 112-4) and data updated in accordance with the progress of the game (stored in other than the set value work 112-4) Data storage means (RAM 112, see FIG. 4) for storing data such as read and write, respectively,
Initialization means for initializing data stored in the data storage means based on operation of predetermined initialization operation means (second reset switch 93);
Appropriate data indicating the permissible stage that can be set by the permissible stage setting means stored in the data storage means for each game (for example, lottery processing) (range of setting values 1 to 6) Allowed stage data determination means (steps S706 and S707 in the lottery process) for determining whether or not
Disabling means for disabling the progress of the game (NO in step S707) when the allowable stage data determining means determines that the data indicating the allowable stage stored in the data storage means is not appropriate data. , S301),
Data stored in the data storage means based on the operation of the initialization operation means (second reset switch 93) in a state where the progress of the game is disabled by the disabling means (RAM abnormal error state). Is initialized by the initialization means (step S109), and the allowable stage is newly set by the allowable stage setting means based on the operation of the setting operation means (a new set value is set by the setting change process). On the condition that the progress of the game has been disabled, the disabling canceling means (step S111, FIG. 10) that enables the progress of the game,
Derivation control means (step S404) for deriving the display result of the variable display device according to the determination result of the prior determination means;
A means for controlling the gaming state to the special gaming state when the special display result is derived, wherein an expected value of the number of games continuously controlled in the special gaming state is a predetermined number of games (3 games). (Step S1012) Special gaming state control means (Step S910) for controlling the gaming state to the special gaming state,
Specific game state control means (step S1013) for controlling the game state to a specific game state (RT) that is more advantageous for the player than the normal game state after the special game state is ended;
In addition to the display result derived to the variable display device, a game state notification control means (control unit 120, FIG. 26) for controlling notification means (liquid crystal display 4) for notifying information relating to control of the gaming state is provided. ,
The gaming state notification control means includes
A special gaming state in which the notification means is controlled so that the player cannot specify that the special gaming state is controlled after the special display result is derived until the special gaming state ends. Disabling control means (step S1110: when winning the big bonus (2), the same mode as when losing is derived to the virtual reel);
In the normal game state or the special game state that cannot be specified by the special game state specifying means, the control to the specific game state when the specified small role display result is derived continuously for the predetermined number of games. Predetermined continuous time notification control means (step S1116) for notifying the information means (RT possibility notification).

  According to such a configuration, the special gaming state disabling control means can specify that the special gaming state is controlled from when the special display result is derived until the special gaming state ends. So that the player cannot specify that it is controlled to the special gaming state by notifying the information means that the information cannot be specified from the notification means or that the information that cannot be specified to be controlled to the special gaming state is notified from the notification means. The notification means can be controlled.

  In the slot machine having such a configuration, it may be determined that the derivation of the specific small combination display result is permitted even when the game is controlled in the normal gaming state, but the special display result is derived. Then, the gaming state is controlled to a special gaming state in which the probability that it is determined that the derivation of the specific small combination display result is permitted is higher than that in the normal gaming state. This special gaming state is expected to end when the predetermined number of games have been consumed. After the special game state ends, the game state is controlled to a specific game state that is advantageous to the player, which is different from the special game state. In the special game state that is controlled before being controlled to the specific game state, the probability that it is determined that the derivation of the specific small role display result is permitted increases, so the specific small role display result continues for a predetermined number of games. Things will also increase.

  Here, when the notification means is controlled by the special gaming state disabling means, no information regarding the control to the special gaming state is notified to the player except that the special display result is derived on the variable display device. It becomes a thing. On the other hand, the information related to the control to the specific game state is not only when the special game state is controlled but also when the normal game state is controlled, the derivation of the specific small role display result is the predetermined number of games. If it continues, it will be notified.

  For this reason, assuming that the player misses the derivation of the special display result, when the derivation of the specific small combination display result continues for the predetermined number of games, the player is not actually controlled to the specific gaming state. In this case, that is, even when the game state is controlled to the normal game state, the player can be expected to control the specific game state, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, it is possible to draw attention to the derivation of a specific small role display result with relatively little value that can only be given game value without changing the game state, and to improve the interest of the game Can do.

  Furthermore, the notification of information related to the control to the special game state and the specific game state thereafter is related to the display result of the variable display device, that is, the derivation of the special display result and the derivation of the specific small role display result for a predetermined number of games. Will be done. Regardless of the display result derived to the variable display device, the control of the gaming state and the notification of information are not determined. For this reason, the player's interest can be directed to the derivation of the specific small role display result and the control to the specific game state while following the game nature inherent to the slot machine.

  It should be considered that the predetermined continuous time notification control means is not restrictive. In the normal game state or the special game state that cannot be specified by the special game state specifying means, the control to the specific game state when the specified small role display result is derived continuously for the predetermined number of games. If it is the structure which has at least the function to make the said information alert | report the information regarding, all correspond to the said predetermined time continuous alert control means. Specifically, for example, in a normal gaming state or a special gaming state, a predetermined number of games (for example, three games) are continuously displayed, and a plurality of kinds of small role display results (bell, cherry, watermelon) other than a specific small role display result When either non-specific small combination display result (bell, cherry) or specific small combination display result (watermelon) is derived (any combination of all possible combinations consisting of bell, cherry, watermelon is derived) When a specific small combination display result is derived continuously for a predetermined number of games even if the notification means has a function of notifying information relating to control to the specific gaming state (RT possibility notification) Because it has a function of causing the notification means to notify the information related to the control to the specific gaming state (by chance, a watermelon may be derived for three consecutive games. Since T possibility notification is performed), corresponding to the predetermined continuous time notification control means.

  Note that the slot machine described above is provided with a plurality of types of small combination display results as display results accompanied by the addition of game value, and the small combination determination means included in the pre-determining unit is accompanied by the addition of game value. The case where it is determined that the derivation of a plurality of types of small combination display results is permitted has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one kind of small role display result is provided as a display result accompanied by the addition of gaming value (for example, bell or cherry is not set as a small role, only watermelon is small) It may be a slot machine (set as a role). In this case, the small combination determining means included in the prior determination means determines that the derivation of the specific small combination display result accompanied by the addition of the gaming value is permitted, and the special determination unit is configured to display the specific small combination display result. Derivation of a special display result (big bonus (2)) accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state (big bonus (2)) in which the probability of allowing the derivation of (watermelon) is higher than the normal gaming state It may be determined to allow.

  The gaming state notification control means described above further includes the plurality of kinds of small roles in the normal gaming state or the special gaming state that is not specified by the special gaming state specification disable means. You may comprise so that the alerting means at the time of a small part continuation which makes the alerting | reporting means alert | report the information regarding the control to the said specific game state when either of display results are derived | led-out may be included. When configured in this way, the special gaming state has a higher total probability that it is determined that the derivation of the plurality of types of small combination display results is allowed than when the gaming state is different from the special gaming state. The gaming state may be. As a result, it is possible to increase opportunities to give the player a sense of expectation for control to the specific gaming state.

  Further, according to the above-described configuration, it is determined for each game whether or not the data indicating the allowable stage in which the percentage of the derivation of the winning display result is allowed is appropriate, and the data indicating the allowable stage is determined to be incorrect. If it is played, the progress of the game is disabled. That is, if the data indicating the allowable level is not appropriate data indicating the allowable level that can be selected by the allowable level selection means, the data indicating the allowable level may be illegally rewritten. Is disabled. When the progress of the game is disabled, the data stored in the data storage means is initialized based on the operation of the initialization operation means, and the allowable stage is newly selected based on the operation of the setting operation means.・ Cancelled by setting. For this reason, in order to restart the game when there is a possibility that the data indicating the allowable stage has been illegally rewritten, the initialization operation means and the setting operation means that are more time-consuming than the operation for canceling the normal error Therefore, it is possible to effectively prevent such an illegal act.

  If there is a possibility that the data indicating the allowable stage has been illegally rewritten, it is not selected based on the allowable stage automatically set by the slot machine, but based on the operation of the initialization operation means and the setting operation means. Since the game is played based on the set allowable stage (the operation of the initialization operation means and the setting operation means is operated by an employee of the game store, which is the allowable step selected by the game store side), The fairness of the game can be achieved.

  In the configuration described above, the initialization means responds to the progress of the game among the data stored in the data storage means based on the operation of a predetermined initialization operation means (second reset switch 93). It may be a means for initializing data to be updated (data stored other than the set value work 112-4, etc.).

  In this case, the disabling canceling means is such that the data indicating the allowable stage among the data stored in the data storage means is appropriate data, and among the data stored in the data storage means, In the state where the progress of the game is disabled by the disabling unit (RAM abnormal error state) based on the determination that the data updated in accordance with the progress is not normal, the stored data determining unit That the data updated in accordance with the progress of the game among the data stored in the data storage means based on the operation of the initialization operation means (second reset switch 93) has been initialized by the initialization means. As a condition, it may be a means for releasing the state in which the progress of the game is disabled and enabling the progress of the game.

  Further, the disablement canceling means is configured so that the disabling means advances the game based on the determination by the stored data determination means that the data indicating the allowable stage set by the allowable stage setting means is not normal. Is disabled (RAM abnormal error state), according to the progress of the game among the data stored in the data storage means based on the operation of the initialization operation means (second reset switch 93). The data to be updated is initialized by the initialization unit, and the permissible step is newly set by the permissible step setting unit based on the operation of the setting operation unit (the set value is newly set by the setting change process). On the condition that it has been selected and set), the state in which the progress of the game is disabled is canceled, and the progress of the game is enabled. It may be.

  When configured in this way, the same effect as described above can be obtained, and if the data indicating the allowable stage among the data stored in the data storage means is appropriate data, the operation of the initialization operation means is performed. The state in which the progress of the game is disabled can be canceled based only on the game.

  (1-3) The small combination determination means determines with the highest probability that the derivation of the specific small combination display result is permitted among the plurality of types of small combination display results in the normal gaming state (FIG. 6). reference).

  According to such a configuration, among the plural types of small role display results, a small role display result having a high appearance frequency even in the normal gaming state becomes the specific small role display result. Even when the game state is not controlled, there are many cases where the player can expect control to the specific game state, and a moderate sense of expectation can be given to the player.

  In addition, when there are a plurality of types of specific small role display results, the sum of the probabilities determined to permit the derivation of the plurality of types of specific small role display results allows the derivation of other small role display results. What is necessary is just to become higher than the probability that an effect is determined.

(1-4) The variable display device includes a plurality of variable display sections (reels 3L, 3C, 3R) each of which displays the plurality of types of identification information in a variable manner.
Each of the special display results is constituted by a combination of different types of identification information (bell-JAC-watermelon) for each of the plurality of variable display units.

  According to such a configuration, the special display result can be configured by a combination of different types of identification information. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to identify whether the special display result is derived, and the special display result is derived. Can be made difficult to notice to the player.

  (1-5) The gaming state notification control means, when the specific small role display result is derived continuously for a specific number of games (two games) less than the predetermined number of games in the special gaming state, And a specific continuous time notification control means (step S1114) for notifying the notification means of information relating to the control to the specific gaming state.

  According to such a configuration, even when the predetermined number of games is not continued, when the specific small role display result continues for a specific number of games less than the predetermined number of games, information regarding control to the specific gaming state is notified. Therefore, it is possible to generate unexpectedness in the information notification and improve the interest of the game.

(1-6) Provided separately from the variable display device, provided more easily than the variable display device, and provided with a plurality of types of production identification information each capable of being identified by a plurality of production variable display units. A variable display device for effect display (liquid crystal display 4 (virtual reel)),
Further, it includes an effect variation display control means (step S1110) for causing the effect variable display device to derive an effect display result corresponding to the display result derived to the variable display device,
The effect variation display control means is derived when a display result other than the winning display result is derived to the variable display device when the special display result is derived as a display result of the variable display device. It includes an effect specific deriving means for deriving the same effect display result as the effect display result (step S1110: deriving the same mode as that at the time of losing to the virtual reel when winning the big bonus (2)).

  According to such a configuration, the display result for the effect corresponding to the display result derived to the variable display device is derived to the variable display device for the effect, so that the player sees only the display result of the effect variable display device. In many cases, the game can be advanced without looking at the variable display device. Since the production variable display device is provided more easily than the variable display device, it is easier to attract the player's attention to the production variable display device, and even if a special display result is derived to the variable display device. This can make it difficult for the player to notice. Even if the special display result derived to the variable display device is composed of a combination of identification information of the same type (although not limited to such a case), a winning display is displayed on the variable display device. The same effect display result as the effect display result derived when the display result other than the result is derived is derived to the effect variable display device, thereby making it difficult for the player to notice the special display result. be able to.

  In this way, it is made difficult for the player to notice the derivation of the special display result in the variable display device even by the display result for the effect that is derived to the variable display device for the effect. It becomes difficult to understand. The fact that it is not known that the game is controlled to the special game state means that it may not be understood that the game is not controlled to the special game state if it is reversed. For this reason, even in the normal game state that is not controlled to the special game state, the player can have a sense of expectation for the transition to the specific game state, and the interest of the game can be improved. Note that the notifying means for notifying information related to the control of the specific gaming state and the effect variable display device may be combined.

(1-7) The storage area of the data storage means is a work area (important work 112-1, general work 112-2, special work 112- for storing data updated as the game progresses). 3, set value work 112-4, non-storage work 112-5, stack area 112-6, and parity storage area 112-7), and data read and written as the game progresses. An unused area (unused area 112-8) that has never been assigned (see FIG. 4),
For each game, a game initialization means (for example, an unused stack area of the stack area 112-6) in which no data is stored in the work area and the unused area are initialized (for example, An initial process in step S401).

  According to such a configuration, an area in which data is not stored and an unused area in the work area in the data storage means are initialized for each game, so that data in the work area in the data storage means Even if an illegal program is stored using an unstored area or an unused area, the illegal program can be prevented from being resident.

  Note that the game initialization means stores data at least once at any timing of one game (for example, at the start or end of the game, at the time of execution of a process that is always executed for each game). Any work area may be used as long as it initializes an area in which no data is stored and an unused area. Further, the game initialization means stores data at least once at any timing of one game (for example, at the start or end of the game, at the time of execution of a process that is always executed for each game). Only the unused area in the means may be initialized.

(2-1) The slot machine described above
Based on the operation of predetermined setting operation means (setting key switch 92, setting switch 91), a plurality of types of allowable stages (settings) with different ratios for determining that the advance determination means allows the derivation of the winning display result. A permissible stage setting means (steps S201 to S210) for selecting and setting one of the permissible stages among the values 1 to 6);
Data indicating the allowable level set by the allowable level setting means (set value stored in the set value work 112-4) and data updated in accordance with the progress of the game (stored in other than the set value work 112-4) Data storage means (RAM 112, see FIG. 4) for storing data such as read and write, respectively,
Stored data determination means (steps S105 and S106) for determining whether or not the data stored in the data storage means is normal;
Disabling means for disabling the progress of the game when the stored data determination means determines that the data stored in the data storage means is not normal (NO in step S106, step S301);
In a state where the progress of the game is disabled by the disabling unit (RAM abnormal error state), the allowable step is newly set by the allowable step setting unit based on the operation of the setting operation unit (setting) On the condition that the set value is newly selected and set by the change process), the disabling canceling means for canceling the disabled state of the game and enabling the progress of the game (step S111, FIG. 10). ).

  According to such a configuration, when an abnormality occurs in the data stored in the data storage unit, the progress of the game is disabled and a new allowable stage is selected based on the operation of the setting operation unit.・ If it is not set, the state where the progress of the game is disabled is not released. That is, even if an abnormality occurs in the data stored in the data storage means, it is not an allowable stage automatically set by the slot machine, but an allowable stage selected and set based on the operation of the setting operation means (general In addition, since the operation of the setting operation means is operated by an employee of the amusement store, it is ensured that the game is played based on the permissible stage selected by the amusement store side), so that the fairness of the game is to be achieved. Can do.

(2-2) The slot machine described above
Plural types of permissible stages (setting values 1 to 6) having different ratios for determining that the predetermination means permits the derivation of the winning display result based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means (setting switch 91) An allowable stage setting means (steps S201 to S210) for selecting and setting one of the allowable stages from the above,
Data indicating the allowable level set by the allowable level setting means (setting value stored in the setting value work 112-4) and data updated in accordance with the progress of the game (other than the setting value work 112-4) Data storage means (RAM 112, see FIG. 4) for storing each of the stored data and the like in a readable and writable manner,
Initialization means (step S109) for initializing data stored in the data storage means based on an operation of predetermined initialization operation means (second reset switch 93);
Stored data determination means (steps S105 and S106) for determining whether or not the data stored in the data storage means is normal;
Disabling means for disabling the progress of the game when the stored data determination means determines that the data stored in the data storage means is not normal (NO in step S106, step S301);
Data stored in the data storage means based on the operation of the initialization operation means (second reset switch 93) in a state where the progress of the game is disabled by the disabling means (RAM abnormal error state). Is initialized by the initialization means (step S109), and the allowable stage is newly set by the allowable stage setting means based on the operation of the setting operation means (a new set value is set by the setting change process). And a disabling canceling means (step S111, FIG. 10) that cancels the state in which the progress of the game has been disabled and enables the progress of the game.

  According to such a configuration, when an abnormality occurs in the data stored in the data storage unit, the progress of the game is disabled, and the data storage unit stores the data based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. The state in which the progress of the game is disabled is not released unless the stored data is initialized and the allowable stage is newly selected and set based on the operation of the initialization setting operation means. That is, even if an abnormality occurs in the data stored in the data storage means, it is selected / set based on the operation of the initialization operation means and the setting operation means, not the allowable stage automatically set by the slot machine. Since it is ensured that the game is played based on the permissible stage (the operation of the initialization operating means and the setting operating means is operated by an amusement shop employee, which is the permissible stage selected by the amusement shop side), Can be fair.

  In the configuration described above, the initialization means responds to the progress of the game among the data stored in the data storage means based on the operation of a predetermined initialization operation means (second reset switch 93). It may be a means for initializing data to be updated (data stored other than the set value work 112-4, etc.).

  In this case, the disabling canceling means is such that the data indicating the allowable stage among the data stored in the data storage means is appropriate data, and among the data stored in the data storage means, In the state where the progress of the game is disabled by the disabling unit (RAM abnormal error state) based on the determination that the data updated in accordance with the progress is not normal, the stored data determining unit That the data updated in accordance with the progress of the game among the data stored in the data storage means based on the operation of the initialization operation means (second reset switch 93) has been initialized by the initialization means. As a condition, it may be a means for releasing the state in which the progress of the game is disabled and enabling the progress of the game.

  Further, the disablement canceling means is configured so that the disabling means advances the game based on the determination by the stored data determination means that the data indicating the allowable stage set by the allowable stage setting means is not normal. Is disabled (RAM abnormal error state), according to the progress of the game among the data stored in the data storage means based on the operation of the initialization operation means (second reset switch 93). The data to be updated is initialized by the initialization unit, and the permissible step is newly set by the permissible step setting unit based on the operation of the setting operation unit (the set value is newly set by the setting change process). On the condition that it has been selected and set), the state in which the progress of the game is disabled is canceled, and the progress of the game is enabled. It may be.

  When configured in this way, the same effect as described above can be obtained, and if the data indicating the allowable stage among the data stored in the data storage means is appropriate data, the operation of the initialization operation means is performed. The state in which the progress of the game is disabled can be canceled based only on the game.

  (2-3) The above-described stored data determination means determines whether or not the data stored in the data storage means is normal only when the power is turned on (steps S105 and S106 are performed only in the startup process).

  According to such a configuration, the data stored in the data storage means is abnormal only in the event of a power failure or when the slot machine itself malfunctions and cannot continue control. By determining whether or not the data is normal, the determination can be performed only in a situation where there is a high possibility that the data is abnormal. That is, in a situation where there is a low possibility that an abnormality has occurred in the data, it is not necessary to perform the determination, and the load can be reduced.

(2-4) The slot machine described above
A power interruption determination means (power supply monitoring circuit 117) that monitors the state of power supplied from the outside and determines whether or not a power interruption condition related to the interruption of power supply is satisfied (reduction in power supply voltage). When,
When it is determined by the power interruption determination means that the power interruption condition is satisfied (the power supply voltage is lowered), destruction diagnosis data (RAM parity) is based on the data stored in the data storage means. ) And a power interruption processing means (electric power interruption processing) for executing a power interruption process for storing the calculated destruction diagnosis data in a specific area (parity storage area 112-7) of the data storage means; In addition,
The stored data determination means calculates destruction diagnosis data (RAM parity) based on data stored in a storage area excluding a specific area of the data storage means when the power is turned on, and the calculated destruction diagnosis data And the destructive diagnosis data stored in the specific area of the data storage means, and when the comparison results match, it is determined that the data stored in the data storage means is normal, When the comparison result does not match, it is determined that the data stored in the data storage means is not normal (steps S105 and S108).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to determine whether or not the data stored in the data storage means is normal only by comparing the destructive diagnosis data calculated at the time of power interruption with the destructive diagnosis data calculated at startup. Since the determination can be made, it is possible to accurately and easily determine whether or not the data is normal.

(2-5) The slot machine described above
A transition operation for determining whether or not a transition operation means (setting key switch 92) for shifting to a setting operation valid state in which the setting operation at the allowable stage by the setting operation means is valid when the power is turned on is performed. Determination means (step S103);
Setting operation valid state transition means for shifting to the setting operation valid state (step S109) on the condition that the transition operation determining means determines that the operation of the transition operation means has been performed (when YES in step S103) To step S109),
A data initialization unit (step S109) for initializing data stored in the data storage unit in accordance with the transition to the setting operation valid state by the setting operation valid state transition unit;
The transfer operation determining means determines whether or not the transfer operation means is operated before the stored data determining means determines whether or not the data stored in the data storage means is normal ( Step S103 is performed before step S106).
The stored data determination means determines whether or not the data stored in the data storage means is normal when the transfer operation determination means determines that the transfer operation means is not operated (NO in step S103). Is determined (step S106).

  According to such a configuration, when an abnormality occurs in the data in the data storage means and the progress of the game is disabled, the setting of the allowable stage that is a condition for canceling the disabled state is effective. In accordance with the transition to the setting operation valid state, the data stored in the data storage means is initialized. For this reason, it is possible to perform initialization of data associated with the occurrence of an abnormality in data in the data storage means and initialization of data associated with setting of an allowable stage at a time, and wasteful processing can be omitted. Further, when the power is turned on, before the stored data determination means determines whether the data is normal, the transfer operation determination means determines whether the transfer operation means is operated, and at that time, the transfer operation means If it is determined that the operation has been performed, the determination by the stored data determination means is not performed, but the operation shifts to the setting operation valid state, and a new allowable stage is set. It can be omitted.

  When the power is turned on, the power supply to the slot machine is started (power-on), the game control means for controlling the progress of the game is started, or the game control means has a problem. This corresponds to the case where the game control means is restarted due to the occurrence.

(3-1) The slot machine described above
A game value storage means (credit counter stored in the RAM 112) for storing the magnitude (credit) of the game value owned by the player;
Bet number setting means (BET process in step S402) for setting a bet number using at least the game value stored in the game value storage means;
A game value return operation means (settlement switch 47) operated when returning the game value stored in the game value storage means;
Based on the operation of the game value return operation means, return control means (settlement process) for performing return control for returning the game value of the size stored in the game value storage means;
When any one of the plurality of kinds of small combination display results is derived, a value adding process for providing a game value having a size determined according to the derived small combination display result (step S1002). Value giving processing means (paying process in step S406),
When the game is started, the betting number setting prohibiting means for prohibiting the setting of the betting number by the betting number setting means (after step S506 or S521, YES, step S524 and until the BET processing is performed again) The determination process of S525 is not performed and the BET counter is not added in step S503),
Return control prohibiting means for prohibiting return control by the gaming value return means when the game is started (after determining YES in step S506 or S521, the checkout switch 47 until the payout process in step S406 is completed. Is not detected)
A means for determining whether or not the game has ended, and when a display result other than the small combination display result is derived on the variable display device (in step S902, it is determined that combinations of small combinations are not complete). When the display result is derived, it is determined that the game has ended, and when the small combination display result is derived on the variable display device (the combination of small combinations is complete in step S902). Game end determination means (NO in step S1001) for determining that the game has ended when the value addition processing (step S1002) associated with the derivation of the small role display result is ended. After the determination or after the processing of step S1002),
A bet number setting prohibition canceling means for canceling the bet number setting prohibition by the betting number setting prohibiting means on condition that the game end determination means determines that the game has ended (the BET process is performed again). When,
Return control prohibition release means (freeze process, BET process) for canceling the prohibition of return control by the return control prohibition means on condition that the game end determination means determines that the game has ended,
The pre-determining means further includes a second special display result (transition to a second special game state (big bonus (1)) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state different from the special game state ( Including a second special determining means for determining that the derivation of the big bonus (1)) is permitted,
In the game from which the special display result has been derived, when the game end determining means determines that the game has ended, the betting number setting prohibition canceling means prohibits setting of the betting number by the betting number setting prohibiting means. (NO in steps S1060 and S1065 and the process proceeds to BET processing again), and the return control prohibition canceling unit cancels the prohibition of return control by the return control prohibiting unit (NO in steps S1060 and S1065). When it is done, it will shift to BET processing again)
In the game from which the second special display result is derived, the betting is performed when a predetermined time (big bonus (1) winning effect waiting time) elapses after the game end determining means determines that the game has ended. The number setting prohibition canceling means cancels the prohibition of the setting of the betting number by the betting number setting prohibiting means (YES is determined in step S1060, and after YES is determined in step S1064, the process proceeds to BET processing again). When it is determined by the game end determining means that the game has ended, the return control prohibition canceling means cancels the prohibition of return control by the return control prohibiting means (when YES is determined in step S1060, the settlement is performed in step S1062). The switch 47 may be detected).

  According to such a configuration, it may be determined that the derivation of the specific small combination display result is permitted even when the second special gaming state is controlled. Therefore, the gaming state notification control means obtains information that can specify that the state is controlled to the second special gaming state from when the second special display result is derived until the predetermined number of games are completed. By notifying the notification means of information that cannot be specified by the notification means, or by notifying the information means that it is impossible to specify that the second special gaming state is being controlled, the player cannot be specified that the control is being performed in the second special gaming state. You may comprise so that the 2nd special game state specific disabling control means which controls an alerting | reporting means may be included. In this case, even if the game is controlled to the second special game state, the player can expect control to the specific game state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when the second special display result is derived (YES in step S907), second special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to the second special gaming state (the state in which the big bonus (1) flag is set). (Step S908) and, when being controlled to the second special gaming state by the second special gaming state control means, it is determined that at least the derivation of the specific small combination display result among the plural types of small combination display results is permitted. Control a special game (regular bonus) that makes the probability of being played higher than the normal game in the normal gaming state for a predetermined period (12 games are reached or until 8 wins are made, until YES is determined in step S1005) It may be configured to further include special game control means (step S912). According to such a configuration, a small combination display result having a high appearance frequency in the second special gaming state among the plurality of types of small combination display results becomes the specific small combination display result, so that the special gaming state or the second special game is displayed. In many cases, the player can have an expectation that it may be controlled by any of the states, and an appropriate expectation can be given to the player.

  Further, in the game from which the second special display result is derived, the return control prohibition is canceled when the end of the game is determined, and setting of the bet number is prohibited until a predetermined time has elapsed after the game ends. The game value stored in the game value storage means can be returned even during the period (for example, the period when the big bonus (1) winning effect is performed). Reflecting the player's will, the game value stored as owned by the player can be returned. Thereby, for example, in the game from which the second special display result is derived, before starting the game in the second special gaming state, a part of the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means is given as a prize (for example, It may be desired to exchange for soft drinks, cigarettes, etc.), but it is possible to receive a return of gaming value reflecting such a player's will.

  In addition, as described above, the betting number setting prohibition canceling means is the betting number when the predetermined time has elapsed after the game end determining means determines the end of the game only in the game from which the second special display result is derived. The prohibition on the setting of the number of bets by the setting prohibiting means is lifted. On the other hand, in the game from which the special display result is derived, the prohibition of the setting of the bet number by the bet number setting prohibiting unit is canceled when the game end determining unit determines the end of the game as usual. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from noticing that the special display result is derived because the bet amount cannot be set even though the game is over.

(3-2) The slot machine described above
In the game from which the second special display result has been derived, during a period from when the game end determination means determines the end of the game until the predetermined time (big bonus (1) winning effect waiting time) elapses. And a special display result effect executing means (step S1120, effect control by the control unit 120) for executing a special display result effect (big bonus (1) winning effect) indicating that the second special display result has been derived. It may be a thing.

  According to such a configuration, when the second special display result is derived, the special display result effect indicating that the second special display result has been derived over the period in which the setting of the bet amount is prohibited is executed. Therefore, the interest of the player at the time of shifting to the second special game state with the derivation of the second special display result can be effectively enhanced.

  In the game from which the second special display result has been derived, the special display result effect executing means may be configured such that the predetermined time elapses after the game end determination means determines that the game has ended. The special display result effect may be continuously executed. As a result, the special display result effect can be provided to the player until the predetermined time elapses, and the prohibition of setting the bet number is canceled even if the special display result effect is performed after the predetermined time elapses. Therefore, the number of bets can be set.

(3-3) The slot machine described above
In the game in which the first special gaming state has ended, when the game end determination means determines that the game has ended, the bet number setting prohibition release means sets the bet number by the bet number setting prohibition means. The prohibition is canceled (NO is determined in steps S1060 and S1065 and the process proceeds to the BET process again), and the return control prohibition canceling unit cancels the prohibition of return control by the return control prohibiting unit (NO in steps S1060 and S1065). When it is determined, the process proceeds to BET processing again),
In the game in which the second special gaming state has ended, the betting number setting prohibition is canceled when a predetermined time (ending effect waiting time) has elapsed since the game end determination means determined that the game ended. The means cancels the prohibition of the setting of the betting number by the betting number setting prohibiting means (YES is determined in step S1065, and after YES is determined in step S1070, the process proceeds to BET processing again), and the game end determination means When it is determined that the game is over, the return control prohibition canceling means cancels the prohibition of return control by the return control prohibiting means (when it is determined YES in step S1065, the return switch 47 is detected in step S1068). May be performed).

  Further, according to such a configuration, in the game in which the end condition in the second special gaming state is satisfied, the return control prohibition is canceled at the time when the end of the game is determined, and a predetermined time after the game ends. The number of game values stored in the game value storage means is returned even during a period in which setting of the number of bets is prohibited until elapse of time (for example, a period in which an ending effect is performed) Therefore, it is possible to receive the game value stored as owned by the player, reflecting the player's will as much as possible. This makes it possible to receive a return of gaming value reflecting the will of the player who wants to end the game immediately after the end of the second special gaming state.

  In addition, as described above, the bet number setting prohibition canceling means only passes a predetermined time after the game end determining means determines the end of the game only in a game where the end condition of the second special gaming state is satisfied. The bet number setting prohibition by the bet number setting prohibiting means is released. On the other hand, in a game where the special game state end condition is satisfied, the bet number setting prohibition by the bet number setting prohibiting unit is released when the game end determining unit determines the end of the game. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from noticing that the game is controlled to the special game state because the bet number cannot be set even though the game is over.

(3-4) The slot machine described above
In the game in which the second special gaming state has ended, the second end time is determined during the period from when the game end determination means determines the end of the game to when the predetermined time (ending effect waiting time) elapses. Special game state end effect execution means (step S1129, effect control by the control unit 120) for executing the special game state end effect (ending effect) indicating that the special game state has ended may be provided.

  According to such a configuration, when the second special game state is ended, the special game state end effect indicating that the second special game state has ended is executed for a period during which the setting of the number of bets is prohibited. Therefore, the player can be surely recognized that the second special gaming state has ended.

  In addition, in the game in which the second special gaming state has ended, the special game state end time execution execution means is configured so that after the predetermined time has elapsed since the game end determination means has determined that the game has ended. However, the special game state end effect may be continuously executed. Thereby, the special game state end effect can be provided to the player until the predetermined time elapses, and the bet number is set even when the special game state end effect is performed after the predetermined time elapses. Since the prohibition is canceled, the number of bets can be set.

(4) The slot machine described above
In the game in which the first special gaming state has ended, when the game end determination means determines that the game has ended, the bet number setting prohibition release means sets the bet number by the bet number setting prohibition means. The prohibition is canceled (NO is determined in steps S1060 and S1065 and the process proceeds to the BET process again), and the return control prohibition canceling unit cancels the prohibition of return control by the return control prohibiting unit (NO in steps S1060 and S1065). When it is determined, the process proceeds to BET processing again)
In the game in which the second special gaming state has ended, the bet amount setting is performed when a predetermined release operation (operation of the second reset switch 93) is performed after the game end determination means determines that the game has ended. The prohibition canceling means cancels the prohibition of the setting of the betting number by the betting number setting prohibiting means (YES is determined in steps S1065 and S1066, and after YES is determined in step S1074, the process proceeds to BET processing again). When it is determined by the game end determining means that the game has ended, the return control prohibition canceling means cancels the prohibition of return control by the return control prohibiting means (when YES is determined in step S1065, the settlement is performed in step S1068). The switch 47 is detected, and in step S1066. May be settled detection switch 47 is performed) as in step S1072 when it is determined that YES Te.

  According to such a configuration, in the game in which the end condition in the second special gaming state is satisfied, the return control prohibition is released at the time when the end of the game is determined, and a predetermined operation such as a reset operation by a store clerk is performed after the game ends. The game value stored in the game value storage means is returned without waiting for the release operation even during a period in which the setting of the number of bets is prohibited until the release operation is performed (so-called stop state) It becomes possible to make it. Therefore, it is possible to receive a return of the game value stored as owned by the player, reflecting the player's will as much as possible. This makes it possible to receive a return of gaming value reflecting the will of the player who wants to end the game immediately after the end of the second special gaming state.

  Further, the bet number setting prohibition release means sets the bet number when a predetermined release operation is performed after the game end determination means determines the end of the game in a game in which the end condition of the second special gaming state is satisfied. The prohibition on the setting of the number of bets by the prohibition means is lifted. On the other hand, in a game where the special game state end condition is satisfied, the bet number setting prohibition by the bet number setting prohibiting unit is released when the game end determining unit determines the end of the game. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from noticing that the game is controlled to the special game state because the bet number cannot be set even though the game is over.

(5-1) The predetermining means described above further includes a transition to a second special game state (big bonus (1)) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, which is different from the special game state. 2 includes a second special determination means for determining that the derivation of the special display result (big bonus (1)) is permitted,
The slot machine described above
Second special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to the second special gaming state (the state in which the big bonus (1) flag is set) when the second special display result is derived (YES in step S907). (Step S908),
When the second special gaming state control means is controlled to the second special gaming state, it is determined that derivation of at least one small combination display result among the plurality of types of small combination display results is permitted. Control a special game (regular bonus) whose probability is higher than that of the normal game in the normal game state for a predetermined period (until 12 games are reached or until 8 wins are made, until YES is determined in step S1005). Special game control means (step S912);
Special game determination means (step S702) for determining whether or not the game is controlled by the special game,
The special game determination unit determines whether or not the special game is controlled when at least the second special game state control unit is controlled to the second special game state (YES in step S701). (Step S702),
The special game control means starts control to the special game when the special game determination means determines that the special game is not controlled (step S703).

  According to such a configuration, it may be determined that the derivation of the specific small combination display result is permitted even when the second special gaming state is controlled. Therefore, the gaming state notification control means obtains information that can specify that the state is controlled to the second special gaming state from when the second special display result is derived until the predetermined number of games are completed. By notifying the notification means of information that cannot be specified by the notification means, or by notifying the information means that it is impossible to specify that the second special gaming state is being controlled, the player cannot be specified that the control is being performed in the second special gaming state. You may comprise so that the 2nd special game state specific disabling control means which controls an alerting | reporting means may be included. In this case, even if the game is controlled to the second special game state, the player can expect control to the specific game state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the small combination display result that increases the probability that the derivation is permitted in the special game is higher than that in the normal game may be configured to include the specific small combination display result. According to such a configuration, the specified small combination display result is included in the small combination display result having a high appearance frequency even in the second special gaming state among the plurality of types of small combination display results. In many cases, the player can have an expectation that the player may be controlled to any of the gaming states, and an appropriate expectation can be given to the player.

  Further, according to the above-described configuration, it is determined whether or not the game is controlled by the special game while being controlled to the second special game state, and control of the special game is started if the game is not controlled by the special game. As a result, the gaming value can be increased fastest in the second special gaming state, so that the control of the special game is started in accordance with the transition to the second special gaming state rather than the control of the special game is started with some winning as in the prior art. The interest of the player can be enhanced.

  Further, the special game control means that the special game is controlled for a predetermined period of time is that when the special game starts, a predetermined number of games (may be one game or a plurality of games) may be set. The game may be controlled to a special game until it arrives, or after the special game has started, a special game end condition (for example, a specified number of times (may be one or multiple times) The game may be controlled to a special game until a winning is established). Furthermore, even if a special game is reached until a predetermined number of games is reached after a special game starts or a predetermined special game end condition is met, the special game is controlled. Good.

  Further, the special game control means may start control of the special game simultaneously with the start of the second special game state, and in this case, the special game control means is controlled to the second special game state. In the meantime, since only the special game needs to be controlled, the control accompanying the transition to the second special game state can be simplified.

  (5-2) The special game determination unit described above determines whether or not the special game is controlled for each game when at least the second special game state control unit controls the second special game state. (Steps S701 and S702 in the lottery process).

  According to such a configuration, whether or not the game is controlled by a special game is determined for each game, so that the control program for each game in the second special gaming state can be shared, and the processing is simplified. In addition, the program capacity can be reduced.

  The special game determination means determines whether or not the special game is controlled at the end of each game, recognizes a game in which a predetermined transition prize has occurred as the second special game state, Even in the game in which the transition prize has occurred, it may be determined whether or not the game is controlled by the special game. Even in this case, only the special game is controlled while being controlled to the special game state. Since it only has to be controlled, it is possible to simplify the control accompanying the transition to the second special gaming state.

  The special game determination means may not determine that the game in which the transition prize has occurred is a second special game state and determine whether or not the special game is controlled at the start of each game. Well, even in this case, it is only necessary to control the special game while it is controlled to the second special game state, so that the control accompanying the transition to the second special game state can be simplified. .

(5-3) The special game control means described above controls the special game until the predetermined period elapses after the control to the special game starts or until the second special game state ends ( Steps S1006, S1015),
The special game determination unit determines whether or not the special game is controlled when the predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the control of the special game (step S1005).

  According to such a configuration, while being controlled to the second special gaming state, in order to determine whether or not the special game is controlled when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the special game control. Since the process for restarting the special game only needs to be performed only when the special game control is completed, unnecessary processes are not performed in a state where the special game control is not completed.

(5-4) The slot machine described above
External output control means (output control of an external output signal by the CPU 111, external output board 105) that performs control for externally outputting a special game signal (regular bonus medium signal) indicating that it is controlled by a special game,
The external output control means stops the output of the special game signal for a predetermined time when the special game ends and is again controlled by the special game (in response to the fact that the regular bonus medium flag has been deleted in step S1006). Then, the control for starting the output again is performed (the output is started in response to the regular bonus flag being set in S703).

  According to such a configuration, when the special game is finished and is again controlled by the special game, the output of the special game signal is stopped for a predetermined time. It becomes possible to discriminate with the device, and for example, it is possible to properly perform a test such as whether or not the slot machine is operating normally from an externally output signal.

  It should be noted that the time during which the external output control means stops outputting the special game signal may be a time that allows the external device to determine that the signal has been interrupted.

(5-5) The slot machine described above
In the second special game state, it is determined whether or not a predetermined condition for ending the second special game state (the total number of payouts in the big bonus (1) exceeds 465) is satisfied. State termination condition determination means (step S1014);
Second special gaming state ending means (step S1015) for ending the second special gaming state when the second special gaming state ending condition determining means determines that the ending condition is satisfied (YES in step S1014). And
The special game control means, regardless of whether or not the special game is controlled for the predetermined period when it is determined by the second special gaming state end condition determination means that the end condition is satisfied. Is finished (step S1015),
The special game determination means is controlled by the special game after the second special gaming state end condition determination means determines that the end condition is not satisfied (NO in step S1014). It is determined whether or not (step S702).

  According to such a configuration, whether or not the second special gaming state is controlled after the determination whether or not the termination condition of the second special gaming state is satisfied is made. Since it is performed only when it is determined that the end condition is not satisfied, a determination for starting the special game, that is, an unnecessary determination is performed even though the second special game state is ended. There is no.

  (6-1) The predetermined number of bets described above is at least one bet number, and a game can be started by setting two or more bet numbers or setting a maximum bet number. It may be made to become.

  (6-2) The slot machine described above may set a bet number using medals, or may set a bet number using game balls. Further, a valuable value (credit or the like) corresponding to a medal or a game ball may be stored in the slot machine, and the bet number may be set using the stored valuable value.

  (6-3) The notification means described above can notify information related to the control of the gaming state by any of images, sound, and light, but can also be applied in combination.

  (6-4) There may be a plurality of types of the specific small combination display results described above. In this case, it is only necessary that the total probability of determining that the derivation of the plurality of types of specific small combination display results is permitted is higher in the special gaming state than in the normal gaming state. For example, the probability that it is determined that the derivation of the first specific small role display result is permitted does not change between the special game state and the normal game state, but it is determined that the derivation of the second specific small role display result is permitted. The probability may be higher in the special gaming state than in the normal gaming state.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, a plurality of mutually distinguishable types such as “7”, “BAR”, “JAC”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, and “bell”, respectively. Are drawn in a predetermined order. “7” and “BAR” are larger than “JAC”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, “Bell”, and have a particularly wide width, even when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating. The player can recognize the symbols relatively easily. “JAC”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, and “Bell” are difficult for the player to recognize when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating.

  For any of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “JAC” and “Bell” are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less at the maximum. The “watermelons” for the middle and right reels 3C and 3R are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less. For the right reel 3R, “Cherry”, “7” or “BAR” is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less at the maximum. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are displayed on the variable display device 2 in the upper, middle, and lower three stages.

  In the reel unit 3, for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR (see FIG. 3) for detecting the reference position, and a reel lamp 3LP (see FIG. 3) for irradiating light from the back surface. 3). The variable display device 2 is set with a total of five pay lines including three upper, middle, and lower rows and two diagonal lines. The symbols drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R will be described in more detail later.

  On the lower side of the variable display device 2 and at a substantially central position on the front surface side of the slot machine 1, a liquid crystal display 4 is provided as an effect unit. The liquid crystal display 4 is larger than the variable display device 2 in terms of size, and when the player (assuming an average height) sits in front of the slot machine 1, the height of the player's line of sight Therefore, the variable display device 2 is also easily visible.

  The liquid crystal display 4 displays various effect images according to the gaming state, the setting status of the winning flag, and the like. As an effect by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 4, there is a variable display / stop of effect symbols by a virtual reel in accordance with the rotation / stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R of the variable display device 2. Further, in the liquid crystal display 4, when a prize is won for three consecutive games according to the display result of the variable display device 2, an RT possibility notification to be described later is performed. Furthermore, the liquid crystal display 4 can display various information directly or indirectly related to the game.

  On the left side of the liquid crystal display 4, from the top, a payout display unit 21, a credit display unit 22, a bonus notification unit 36, a replay display unit 32, a start display unit 30, a insertion instruction display unit 29, and a hit display Part 34 is provided. The payout display unit 21 includes a 7-segment display payout display 53 (see FIG. 3), and displays the number of medals to be paid out when winning a small role described later. The credit display unit 22 is constituted by a credit display 52 (see FIG. 3) using a 7-segment display, and displays the number of credits accumulated as data according to the number of inserted medals and the number of paid-out coins as will be described later.

  The bonus notification unit 36 notifies the player that the bonus notification lamp 66 (see FIG. 3) is turned on, so that a regular bonus winning and a big bonus winning, which will be described later, are possible. The insertion instruction display unit 29 indicates that a medal can be inserted by turning on the insertion instruction lamp 59 (see FIG. 3). The start display unit 30 indicates that the start lamp 60 (see FIG. 3) is turned on, so that the start can be started, that is, the operation of the start lever 11 can be accepted. The replay display unit 32 indicates that a replay winning that will be described later has been made when the replay lamp 62 (see FIG. 3) is turned on. The hit display unit 34 indicates that the gaming state is a regular bonus or a big bonus, which will be described later, by turning on the HIT lamp 54 (see FIG. 3).

  On the right side of the liquid crystal display 4, winning display portions 25a to 25d are provided. The winning display units 25a to 25d indicate that winning display results corresponding to the variable display device 2 are derived by the blinking of the winning display lamps 45a to 45d (see FIG. 3).

  A medal slot 13, a single BET button 14, a MAXBET button 15, and a checkout button 16 are provided on a horizontal surface of a trapezoidal portion provided below the liquid crystal display 4. The BET button lamps 70a and 70b (see FIG. 3), which are turned on when the number of bets can be set from the credits (maximum 50) accumulated as data, are arranged inside the single BET button 14 and the MAX BET button 15. Has been.

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

  The number of bets that can be set in each game by inserting a medal from the medal slot 13 and operating the single BET button 14 or the MAXBET button 15 is 3 in any gaming state. When the bet number is set, the start lever 11 can accept the operation, and the game can be started. The settlement button 16 is a button for instructing to pay out credits. When an operation is detected by the settlement switch 47 (see FIG. 3), medals corresponding to the credits accumulated as data are paid out.

  On the vertical surface of the trapezoidal portion, there are provided a start lever 11, stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, and a medal clogging elimination button 18 that mechanically vibrates the slot machine 1 when the medal is jammed. ing. The start lever 11 is operated by the player when starting the game. When the operation is detected by the start switch 41 (see FIG. 3), the reel drive motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR are started to be driven. 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate. When the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R can be operated when a predetermined condition is satisfied after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate, operation enable lamps 63L, 63C, and 63R (FIG. 3) provided therein are provided. (See) is lit, and the player is informed.

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

  On the lower front side of the slot machine 1, a medal payout port 71 and a medal storage tray 72 are provided. The medal payout port 71 discharges medals paid out by the hopper 80 (see FIG. 3) to the outside. The medal storage tray 72 is for storing paid-out medals. The front panel on the medal storage tray 72 is irradiated with light emitted from the fluorescent lamp 6 (see FIG. 3) installed therein.

  Speakers 7L and 7R are provided on the left and right sides of the variable display device 2 as production means. The speakers 7L and 7R output sound effects at the time of winning, big bonus entry, and regular bonus entry, and output of alarm sound at the time of abnormality, and output of sound for various effects according to the gaming state To do.

  Further, on the front side of the slot machine 1, an effect by light is performed by light emission of game effect lamps 75 </ b> A to 75 </ b> E (see FIG. 3) as effect means so as to surround the variable display device 2 and the liquid crystal display 4. Game effect display sections 5A to 5E are provided. The game effect display units 5A to 5E perform effects by light in various patterns according to the progress of the game. Note that the light emission colors of the game effect display portions 5A to 5E may be a single color or a plurality of colors. The game effect display units 5A to 5E may emit light according to the type of winning combination.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the control circuit of the slot machine 1. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the slot machine 1 includes a power supply board 100, a game control board 101, an effect control board 102, a reel relay board 103, a reel lamp relay board 104, an external output board 105, and an effect relay board 106. It is divided roughly.

  The power supply board 100 transforms an external power supply voltage of AC 100V and supplies operating power to the game control board 101 and other parts of the slot machine 1. In FIG. 3, only the game control board 101, the hopper 80, and the switches 91 to 94 are connected. However, the power supply board 100 also supplies power to other units. The power supply board 100 is provided inside the slot machine 1 and is connected to a hopper 80 including a hopper motor 82 for performing a medal payout operation and a payout sensor 81 for detecting the medal payout.

  The power supply board 100 sets a winning probability for an internal lottery to be described later, and a setting switch 91 and a setting switch 91 for changing setting values (setting 1 to setting 6) of medal payout rates calculated based on the probability. Are connected to a setting key switch 92 for enabling the operation, a second reset switch 93 for resetting the internal state (RAM 112), and a main switch 94 for switching the power ON / OFF. Is sent to the game control board 101. These switches 91 to 94 are provided inside the slot machine 1. As will be described later, when the stop control for stopping the progress of the game is performed and the second reset switch 93 is controlled to the stop state, the second reset switch 93 is a means for receiving a release operation for canceling the stop state. is there.

  The game control board 101 is a control board on the main side that controls the overall flow of the game in the slot machine 1, and includes a control unit 110 composed of a one-chip microcomputer including a CPU 111, a RAM 112, a ROM 113, and an I / O port 114. It is installed. Further, a random number generation circuit 115, a sampling circuit 116, a power supply monitoring circuit 117, a reset circuit 118, and the like are mounted.

  The CPU 111 has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timer function and a timer interrupt, and executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 113 to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and in the slot machine 1 Control each part of the control circuit directly or indirectly. One word of data handled by the CPU 111 is 8 bits (1 byte), and the addresses of the RAM 112 and the ROM 113 are also assigned in units of 8 bits.

  The RAM 112 is used as a work area when the CPU 111 executes a program. The ROM 113 stores programs executed by the CPU 111 and fixed data. The allocation of the addresses of the RAM 112 and the ROM 113 is different between the development model in the manufacturer and the mass production model delivered to the hall. The I / O port 114 inputs and outputs control signals to and from each circuit connected to the game control board 101.

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

  The power supply monitoring circuit 117 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and, when detecting a voltage drop (for example, determining whether or not the voltage has become a predetermined voltage or less), sends a voltage drop signal to the control unit 110. Output circuit. Although not specifically illustrated, the control unit 110 includes an interrupt input terminal. When a voltage drop signal is input to the interrupt input terminal, an external interrupt is generated, and the CPU 111 of the control unit 110 performs external interrupt. The power interruption processing is executed according to the data.

  In the power interruption interrupt process, the execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited with the start of the process. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be in use to the RAM is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored.

  Next, after all the output ports are initialized, the RAM parity is calculated based on all the data stored in the RAM, set in the parity storage area 112-7 (see FIG. 4), and the RAM access is prohibited. Then, a loop process in which no process is performed is entered. That is, when the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the operation of the control unit 110 is reliably stopped when power is interrupted.

  Thus, in the power interruption interrupt process, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area 112-7, and compared with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup, It is possible to confirm whether or not the data stored in the RAM is normal.

  Next, the reset circuit 118 outputs a reset signal to the control unit 110 when the voltage rises to a level at which the control unit 110 can be activated when the power is turned on, and activates the control unit 110 and also controls the control unit 110. A reset signal is output to the control unit 110 when the reset counter value is counted up without being cleared based on a signal periodically output from the control unit 110, that is, when the control unit 110 does not operate for a certain period of time. This is a circuit for restarting the control unit 110.

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

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

  The game control board 101 also includes a flow path switching solenoid 49, a payout display 53, a credit display 52, a loading instruction lamp 59, a start lamp 60, a replay lamp 62, a HIT lamp 54, BET button lamps 70a and 70b, an operation. Valid lamps 63L, 63C, 63R and winning display lamps 45a to 45d are connected, and the CPU 111 controls these operations according to the progress of the game.

  The game control board 101 is connected to reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR via a reel relay board 103. The CPU 111 refers to the winning flag set in the RAM 112 and controls the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR via the reel relay board 103 to stop the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. An effect control board 102 is further connected to the game control board 101 via an effect relay board 106.

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

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

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

  The effect control board 102 is connected with game effect lamps 75A to 75E, a liquid crystal display 4, speakers 7L and 7R, a fluorescent lamp 6, and a bonus notification lamp 66. A reel lamp 3LP is connected via a reel lamp relay substrate 104. The control unit 120 of the effect control board 102 performs these effects by controlling these parts.

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

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

  Next, the configuration of the RAM 112 of the game control board 101 will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the configuration of the storage area of the RAM 112. As illustrated, the RAM 112 includes an important work 112-1, a general work 112-2, a special work 112-3, a set value work 112-4, a non-saved work 112-5, a stack area 112-6, and a parity storage area. A plurality of storage areas including 112-7 and an unused area 112-8 are provided.

  Among these storage areas, in particular, the set value work 112-4 is an area for storing a set value that determines a winning probability of an internal winning described later. The parity storage area 112-7 is an area for storing the RAM parity when the power is turned off. The RAM 112 is supplied with power from a backup power source even in the event of a power failure, and stores stored data.

  The general work 112-2 is an area that is cleared at the end of each game, and a winning combination and a winning flag setting area for the small role and replay are provided here. The special work 112-3 is not cleared for each game, and a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2) winning flag setting area, which will be described later, is provided here.

  The stack area 112-6 is an area in which data saved from the register of the CPU 111 is stored. As the game progresses, an unused stack area in which no data is stored, that is, an unused stack area is stored. And a stack area in use. In the stack area 112-6, an area corresponding to a predetermined start address to end address is allocated among the areas of the RAM 112. The used stack area refers to an area corresponding to the storage address where data is actually stored from the start address of the stack area 112-6. The storage address is an address that changes every time data is stored. The unused stack area refers to an area corresponding to the address next to the storage address to the final address of the stack area 112-6. The unused stack area of the stack area 112-6 is an area that is cleared for each game (for example, at the start of the game) as described later.

  The unused area 112-8 is an area that is not defined to be used without reading and writing data updated as the game progresses. This area is cleared at the time of start.

  In the slot machine 1, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value, and the winning probability of the internal lottery described later is determined according to the set value. The medal payout rate is the number of medals to be paid out (added credits) to the small role won in the internal lottery described later with respect to the number of medals inserted by the player for setting the bet number. Calculated as a percentage of expected value. It is not calculated based on the number of medals that will be paid out for the small role that is actually won. As will be described later, when the gaming state is different, the medal payout rate also changes.

  Here, a setting value changing operation by the setting switch 91 will be described. In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 by the main switch 94 after the setting key switch 92 is turned on. When the slot machine 1 is started without changing the setting value, the setting key switch 92 may be turned off and the power may be turned on by the main switch 94.

  When the setting key switch 92 is turned on and the power is turned on, a setting change mode in which a setting value can be changed is entered. When the setting switch 91 is operated in the setting change mode, the setting value is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the setting is returned to the setting 1). Then, when the setting key switch 92 is turned OFF after the start lever 11 is operated, the changed set value is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 112. Then, the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  In the slot machine 1, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are arranged on any winning line of the variable display device 2. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the gaming status, but can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to special gaming status (regular bonus, big bonus) and small roles with payout of medals. There is a re-gamer who can start the next game without setting the number of bets. FIG. 5A is a view for explaining the combination of the types of winning combinations in the slot machine 1 and the symbols in the variable display device 2.

  The regular bonus is awarded when the combination of “BAR-Watermelon-JAC” is aligned on either the winning line in the normal gaming state or RT. When the regular bonus is won, the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the regular bonus. The regular bonus ends when an end condition is satisfied by having consumed 12 games or winning 8 games (any kind of combination is acceptable). While the game state is in the regular bonus, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 (including the case where it is provided during the big bonus described below).

  The big bonus (1) is won when a combination of “7-Bell-JAC” is arranged on either the winning line in the normal gaming state or RT. The big bonus (2) is awarded when the combination of “Bell-JAC-Watermelon” is aligned on either the winning line in the normal gaming state or RT. When the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) wins, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), respectively. The big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) have a difference between the upper limit of the number of payout medals and whether or not to shift to RT after the end.

  In the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), the regular bonus described above is repeatedly provided until the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) ends. While the gaming state is the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), the big bonus (1) medium flag or the big bonus (2) medium flag is set in the RAM 112, respectively. The big bonus (1) ends when the end condition is satisfied when the number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 465. When the big bonus (1) wins and after the big bonus (1) ends, all operations of the player are invalid except for the payment of credits, and the game is in a frozen state in which the game cannot be progressed. Period controlled. In addition, when the big bonus (1) is ended when the stop function is set to be effective, any operation of the player is invalid except for the payment of credits, and the progress of the game is impossible. The state is controlled until the second reset switch 93 is operated.

  On the other hand, the big bonus (2) ends when the end condition is satisfied when the number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 30. That is, the big bonus (2) is terminated without satisfying the prescribed number of times of the first regular bonus, although the control is performed such that the regular bonus is repeatedly provided. After the end of the big bonus (2), the gaming state is controlled to RT only for 100 games defined in advance. However, when the gaming state is controlled by RT, if any of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is won, even if the prescribed number of games remains, the RT will be Be terminated.

  Even if the regular bonus or the big bonus (1) is won in the internal lottery to be described later, if the stop button 12L, 12C, 12R is not operated according to an appropriate operation procedure that makes it possible to win these combinations, There will be no winnings. Of course, if you don't win any of these roles without being operated in the proper operating procedure, you will be able to derive a chance that you can derive when you win or not win these roles ( From a point of view, there may be cases where a loss) is derived. The display result of the losing includes a losing eye that can be derived only when the regular bonus or the big bonus (1) is not won.

  On the other hand, the “bell” for the reel 3L, the “JAC” for the reel 3C, and the “watermelon” for the reel 3R are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less. When winning, you must win the big bonus (2).

  The watermelon is awarded when the combination of “Bell-Watermelon-Watermelon” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state, and 15 medals are paid out. The “bell” for the reel 3L and the “watermelon” for the reels 3C and 3R are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less. Therefore, when a watermelon is won in the internal lottery described later, the watermelon is always won. ing.

  Bell is awarded when a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on any winning line in any gaming state, and nine medals are paid out. Since the “bells” are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less for all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, when a bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, the bell is always won.

  Cherry is awarded when the symbol “Cherry” is derived on any winning line for the left reel 3L in any gaming state, and two medals are paid out per winning line. When “cherry” is stopped at the upper or lower stage of the left reel 3L, the derivation is made on two pay lines, so that a total of four medals are paid out.

  Replay is awarded when the combination of “JAC-JAC-JAC” is aligned on either the winning line in the normal gaming state or RT. With regular bonuses (including those inside big bonuses), even if this combination is complete, no replay prize will be awarded. When winning a replay, there is no payout of medals, but the next game can be started without setting the number of wagers again, so three medals corresponding to the number of bets 3 that are not required to be set in the next game are paid out. This is essentially the same as. Since “JAC” is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less for all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, when a replay is won in an internal lottery described later, the replay is always won.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery will be described. In the internal lottery, whether or not the above-described winning combination (derivation of the winning display result) is allowed is determined before the display result of the variable display device 2 is derived and displayed (actually, when the start lever 11 is operated). ), To decide. In the internal lottery, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number generation circuit 115. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, according to the acquired random number for internal lottery, the gaming state, and the number of determination values of each combination determined according to the setting value set by the setting switch 91 It is done. Winning in the internal lottery is exclusive.

  FIG. 5B is a diagram showing a winning combination table by gaming state. The winning combination table according to gaming state is stored in advance in the ROM 113 and is used to determine a combination that is determined to be won in the internal lottery. The registered content of the winning combination table according to gaming state indicates the combination determined according to the gaming state. In the game state of each game, a combination that is a lottery target is referred to. Here, a plurality of winning combinations may be subject to lottery at the same time.

  When the gaming state is a regular bonus (including the case where the bonus is provided during the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2)), the watermelon, bell, and cherry are sequentially read out as the internal lottery target roles. In normal gaming state, regular bonus + cherry, regular bonus, big bonus (1) + cherry, big bonus (1), big bonus (2) + cherry, big bonus (2), watermelon, bell, cherry, Replays are sequentially read out as a target combination for internal lottery. When the game state is RT, regular bonus + cherry, regular bonus, big bonus (1) + cherry, big bonus (1), big bonus (2) + cherry, big bonus (2), watermelon, bell, cherry, Replays are sequentially read out as a target combination for internal lottery.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined for the target part of the internal lottery is sequentially added to the random number for the internal lottery, and when the result of the addition overflows, it is determined that the target part is won. Is done. If the winning combination is determined, the winning flag of the combination is set in the RAM 112. The number of determination values is read in accordance with the storage address of the number of determination values registered in the role table stored in advance in the ROM 113. FIG. 5C is a diagram illustrating an example of the role-specific table. Watermelons, bells, and cherries are subject to internal lottery in any gaming state, and the storage address for the number of judgment values corresponding to the regular bonus and the storage address for the number of judgment values corresponding to the normal gaming state and RT are registered. Has been. The number of determination values may be 256 or more, and cannot be stored for one word. Therefore, each determination value number is registered using a storage area for two words.

  The number of determination values of the combination to be a lottery target is registered corresponding to the gaming state. Even if the winning combination is the same, the winning probability in the regular bonus (including the case where the big bonus (1) and big bonus (2) are provided) is different from the winning probability in other gaming states Because there is. In addition, the number of determination values corresponding to the game state of the combination to be a lottery target may be common regardless of the set value, and may be different depending on the set value. If the number of determination values is common regardless of the set value, a common flag is set (value is set to “1”).

  Regular Bonus + Cherry, Big Bonus (1) + Cherry, Big Bonus (2) + Cherry are subject to internal lottery in the normal gaming state or RT, and the storage address of the number of judgment values corresponding to the normal gaming state and RT Is registered. The value of the common flag for these roles is 1, and a storage address for a common number of determination values is registered regardless of the set value. The regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2) are subject to internal lottery in the normal gaming state or RT, and the storage addresses for the number of determination values corresponding to the normal gaming state and RT are registered. . For these combinations, the value of the common flag is 0, and the storage address for the number of determination values is individually registered according to the set value.

  Watermelon, bell and cherry are subject to internal lottery in any gaming state, and the storage address for the number of judgment values corresponding to the regular bonus and the storage address for the number of judgment values corresponding to the normal gaming state and RT are registered. ing. Among these small roles, the common flag value of watermelon and bell is 1, and the storage address of the common number of judgment values is registered regardless of the set value in any gaming state. The common flag for cherry is 0, and the storage address for the number of determination values is individually registered according to the set value in any gaming state.

  Replay is a target of internal lottery in the normal gaming state or RT, and the number of determination values is registered corresponding to each of the normal gaming state and RT. For both the replay in the normal gaming state and the replay in RT, the common flag is 1, and a common storage address for the number of determination values is registered regardless of the set value.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a storage area for the number of determination values acquired based on the addresses registered in the role-specific table. The storage area for the number of determination values is provided in the RAM 112 for the development model and in the address area allocated to the ROM 113 for the mass production model.

  For example, the address ADD + 0 is an address that is referred to when the target combination of the internal lottery is regular bonus + cherry and the set value is 1-6. The address ADD + 14 is an address that is referred to when the target combination of the internal lottery is big bonus (1) + cherry and the set value is 1-6. The address ADD + 28 is an address that is referred to when the target combination of the internal lottery is big bonus (2) + cherry and the set value is 1-6.

  The address ADD + 2 is an address that is referred to when the target character of the internal lottery is a regular bonus and the set value is 1, and at this time, the value 11 stored here is acquired as the number of determination values. Addresses ADD + 4, ADD + 6, ADD + 8, ADD + 10, and ADD + 12 are addresses that are referred to when the target character of the internal lottery is a regular bonus and the set value is 2 to 6, respectively. Regarding the regular bonus, the number of judgment values is individually stored according to the set value, but since the same number of judgment values is stored, the winning probability of the regular bonus is the same at any set value. Yes. Since the regular bonus + cherry has the same number of determination values as the setting values 1 to 6, the winning probability of the regular bonus is the same regardless of the setting value even when the case of overlapping winning with the cherry is included.

  The addresses ADD + 16, ADD + 18, ADD + 20, ADD + 22, ADD + 24, and ADD + 26 are addresses that are referred to when the internal lottery target role is the big bonus (1) and the set value is 1 to 6, respectively. Addresses ADD + 30, ADD + 32, ADD + 34, ADD + 36, ADD + 38, and ADD + 40 are addresses that are referred to when the internal lottery target is the big bonus (2) and the set value is 1 to 6, respectively. With regard to the big bonuses (1) and (2), the number of determination values is individually stored according to the set value, and a different number of determination values is stored, so that the big bonus (1), ( The winning probabilities in 2) will be different.

  The address ADD + 42 is an address that is referred to regardless of the set value when the target part of the internal lottery is a watermelon in the normal gaming state or RT. The address ADD + 44 is an address that is referred to regardless of the set value when the target part of the internal lottery is a watermelon in the regular bonus. Since different values are registered for the watermelon according to the gaming state, the winning probability of the watermelon differs depending on whether the gaming state is in the regular bonus or the normal gaming state or RT. It will be. Here, 2015 is acquired as the number of determination values when the gaming state is in the normal gaming state or RT, and 14801 is acquired when the gaming state is in the regular bonus. When the gaming state is in the regular bonus, the number of watermelon determination values is larger than that in the normal gaming state or RT, and the watermelon winning probability is higher than in the normal gaming state or RT.

  The address ADD + 46 is an address that is referred to regardless of the set value when the target combination of the internal lottery is a bell in the normal gaming state or RT. The address ADD + 48 is an address that is referred to regardless of the set value when the target part of the internal lottery is a bell in the regular bonus. The number of determination values for the bell is registered in accordance with the gaming state, but since the same value is registered, the winning probability of the bell is the same in any gaming state.

  Addresses ADD + 50, ADD + 52, ADD + 54, ADD + 56, ADD + 58, and ADD + 60 are addresses that are referred to when the target character of the internal lottery is cherry and the set value is 1 to 6 in the normal gaming state or RT. In the normal gaming state or RT, the number of determination values is individually stored according to the set value, and the number of different determination values is stored, so that the winning probability of the cherry differs according to the set value. It becomes.

  Addresses ADD + 62, ADD + 64, ADD + 66, ADD + 68, ADD + 70, and ADD + 72 are addresses that are referred to when the target character of the internal lottery is cherry and the set value is 1 to 6 in the regular bonus. In the case of a regular bonus (including the case where the bonus is provided with the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2)), the number of determination values is individually stored according to the set value. Is stored, the winning probability of cherry is the same at any set value.

  I explained watermelons, bells, and cherries as small roles with medal payouts. Among these small roles, the watermelon whose winning probability is improved during the regular bonus stores the number of determination values so that the winning probability is the highest regardless of the gaming state and the set value.

  The addresses ADD + 74 and ADD + 76 are addresses that are referred to regardless of the set value when the target of the internal lottery is replay in the normal gaming state and RT, respectively. 12652 is acquired as the number of determination values. In RT, the number of replay determination values is larger than in the normal gaming state, and the replay winning probability is higher than in the normal gaming state.

  In the normal gaming state, the medal payout rate is smaller than 1 (that is, the number of medals to be paid out for the small role won in the internal lottery with respect to the number of medals inserted for setting the bet number. Is smaller). In RT, the replay winning probability is higher, so that the medal payout rate is higher than in the normal gaming state, and is larger than 1 (that is, internal to the number of medals inserted for setting the bet number). The number of medals that will be paid out for the small role won in the lottery is larger). In the regular bonus and the big bonus, the medal payout rate is larger than that of RT. The relation of the medal payout rate according to the gaming state described here is the same when the set value is any one of 1-6.

  Next, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. The CPU 111 refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 113 when the reel starts rotating and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Create a stop control table for each reel. When any of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to, and the referred stop control table is drawn. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a table index stored in the ROM 113. As shown in the figure, the table index stores the top address of the area where the data for table creation is stored for each internal winning situation.

  Even if the internal winning situation is different, if the same control is applied, the same address is stored as the start address of the area where the data for table creation is stored. In this case, the stop control table is created with reference to the same table creation data. Here, the table creation data is made up of drawn-in frame number data indicating the number of drawn-in frames corresponding to the stop operation position, and addresses of drawn-in frame number data to be referred to in accordance with the reel stop status.

  The number-of-drawing frame data referred according to the reel stop status is whether all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating, only the left reel 3L is stopped, only the middle reel 3C is stopped, or the right reel Depending on whether only 3R is stopped, left and middle reels 3L and 3C are stopped, left and right reels 3L and 3R are stopped, and middle and right reels 3C and 3R are stopped. In addition, in a situation where any one of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, it may differ depending on the stop position of the stopped reel.

  In the table creation data, the address of the drawing frame number data to be referred to is registered for each reel being rotated for each situation. The address of the number of frames to be drawn that should be referred to according to each situation can be specified based on the top address of the data for table creation. It can be specified. Even if the reel stop status and the stopped position of the stopped reels are different, if the same number of drawn frame data is applied, the same address is registered as the number of drawn frame number data. In such a case, the same data for the number of frames to be drawn is referred to.

  In addition, the number of drawn frames data is data that can specify the number of drawn frames for each timing at which the stop operation is performed. For the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR, stepping motors that make one round with a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used. That is, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated once by driving the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR for 168 steps. 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one reel. These areas are areas 1 to 21 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned (see FIG. 8).

  On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 1 to 21 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 1 to 21 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 1 to 21 are assigned in order. The number of drawn frames by area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule in the number of drawn frames data so that the number of drawn frames by area number can be acquired by expanding the number of drawn frames data. It has become.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the stop control table. The stop control table is created by referring to the table index and the table creation data as described above. In the stop control table, as shown in FIG. 8, the area corresponding to each area number is positioned at the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the lower symbol area in the fluoroscopic window 3). The number of frames to be drawn when the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is detected at the timing (the timing at which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps of each area number) is set.

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning situation in the game is acquired. Then, the table creation data is specified based on the acquired head address, and the address of the drawing frame number data of each reel corresponding to the state where all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating is acquired from the specified table creation data. Then, the drawing frame number data of each reel stored at the acquired address is developed to create a stop control table for all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Also, when any one of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped or when any two are stopped, a table is created according to the top address acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the internal winning situation in the game. The table creation data is identified based on the start address of the data, and the address of the number of frames to be drawn in the unreacted reel corresponding to the stopped reel and the area number of the stop position of the reel is obtained from the identified table creation data. Then, the drawing frame number data of each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  Next, when the CPU 111 effectively detects any one of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel will be described.

  If any of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively, the region number of the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected. And the number of drawn frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of drawn frames until it is stopped is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, an area (stop point in the figure) corresponding to the area number corresponding to the stop position ahead of the number of frames to be drawn in from the area (stop operation point in the figure) corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. The vehicle stops at the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the lower symbol area).

  Further, the table index stores only one address as the start address of the table creation data storage area corresponding to one internal winning situation, and one table creation data contains one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area for the number of frames to be drawn corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). In other words, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning status, and the number of frames to be drawn corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The created stop control table is also unique for one internal winning situation and reel stop situation (and stop position of a stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the internal winning status and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel stop control is performed based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. Will be performed.

  In addition, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of drawn frames, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing a maximum of four symbols after detecting a stop operation. In other words, the stop position of the symbol can be designated from a range of a maximum of 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation. The symbol stop position can be designated from a range of up to five symbols including the operation position.

  In addition, in the table index, the number of drawn-in frames is drawn so that the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames and no winning combination is arranged, corresponding to the case where any combination is won. A predetermined table creation data address is stored. Corresponding to the case of a loss, a table creation data address is stored in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so that none of the roles can be obtained. Therefore, if any winning combination is won, there will be a stop control table in which the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames and the number of drawing frames to be drawn is set so that the winning combination is not aligned. The reel is controlled to be stopped. On the other hand, in the case of losing, a stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn that do not have any combination is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if the symbols of the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed to align and stop the winning combination. The symbol of the winning combination is controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of up to 4 frames.

  In the table index, when a special combination and a small combination are won at the same time, or when a special combination is won with the special combination carried over from the previous game (Big Bonus (1) + Cherry, Big Bonus ( In response to 1) + Bell, etc., the number of draws is determined so that the winning special role is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames, and the winning special role is drawn in the range of up to 4 frames. For the non-stop operation position, the address of the table creation data in which the number of drawn frames is determined so that the selected winning combination is drawn to the maximum within the range of four frames is stored, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if the symbols of the special roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames can be stopped on the winning line, the control is performed to stop them together. If you can't draw a special role that you have won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, you can align the symbols of the small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line. If they can be stopped, control is performed to stop them all together, and the symbol of the winning combination is controlled to be stopped in the drawing range of 4 frames. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the special combination on the winning line over the small combination, and the small combination can be won only when the special combination cannot be drawn.

  Here, when the big bonus (2) and the small role are simultaneously won, the big bonus (2) is derived with priority over the small role, and the symbols constituting the display result of the big bonus (2) From the arrangement of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, a stop control table that allows the big bonus (2) to be always won regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is created.

  In addition, the table index includes a range of 4 replays corresponding to the case where a replay player is elected with a special role carried over from before the previous game (such as big bonus (1) + replay). The address of the data for table creation in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be drawn to the maximum is stored, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed in which the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of up to four frames. “JAC” which is a symbol constituting the re-gamer is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less for all of the reels 3L, 3C and 3R, and is always stopped at an arbitrary position within the drawing range of 4 frames. be able to. When a special game is carried over from before the previous game and a re-game player is elected, the re-game game will always be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R by the player. It will be. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win.

  On the game control board 101 side, the internal lottery is performed as described above, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped according to the result and the operation timing of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, and a prize is generated. It will be a thing. As a result of winning a prize, a medal is paid out or a game state is transferred as a payout. Thus, depending on the progress of the game on the game control board 101 side, a unique effect is performed on the effect control board 102 side. It is. In order to perform such an effect, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 must be able to recognize the progress of the game on the game control board 101 side. Is transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102.

  The commands transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 include at least a BET command, a winning status notification command, a reel rotation command, a reel stop command, a winning information command, and a game state command. The commands transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 include other commands, but since they are not directly related to the present invention, a detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The BET command indicates the number of bets set at the present time, and is transmitted each time the bet number is incremented by one. The winning status notification command indicates the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 112, and is sent when the start lever 11 is operated and an internal lottery is performed. The reel rotation command indicates the timing at which the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate, and is transmitted when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is actually started. The reel stop command indicates the number of symbols stopped at the middle and the other of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and is transmitted when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped.

  The winning information command indicates the type of winning generated according to the display result of the variable display device 2 and the number of medals to be paid out with the winning. The display result is derived to the variable display device 2 and the winning determination is made. Sent when done. The gaming state command indicates a gaming state applied in the next game, and is transmitted at the end of one game. When the gaming state command indicates that the gaming state is at RT, the number of remaining RT games is at least 4 games or more, and can be distinguished from three games, two games, and one game.

  The CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs various effects based on the commands sent from the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 as described above. As an effect executed by the control of the CPU 121, particularly as an effect performed on the liquid crystal display 4, an effect of deriving a display result corresponding to a symbol derived to the variable display device 2 by a change / stop of the virtual reel, and RT Possibility notification, big bonus (1) winning effect performed when the big bonus (1) is won and in a frozen state, and the end condition of the big bonus (1) are established and the frozen state is established. There are an ending effect sometimes performed and a bonus notification as an effect in the bonus notification unit 36.

  First, bonus notification will be described. Bonus notice is relatively high when the regular bonus or big bonus (1) is won at the end of one game (the big bonus (2) is always won, so it is not won at the end of the game) It is performed with high probability (about 50 to 90%). In the bonus notification, the bonus notification unit 36 notifies that the regular bonus or the big bonus (1) is won by turning on the bonus notification lamp 66.

  Next, the big bonus (1) winning effect and ending effect performed in the frozen state will be described. The big bonus (1) winning effect and ending effect are effects that stop the display of images on the liquid crystal display 4, output of sound from the speakers 7L and 7R, and lighting of various lamps for a certain period of time. This is performed during a period in which the game control board 101 is controlled to be frozen according to the bonus (1) winning or the end of the big bonus (1). The CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 can recognize that it is controlled in the freeze state with reference to a winning information command or two game state commands. That is, when the winning information command is a command for specifying a big bonus (1) winning, it is understood that the big bonus (1) is won and controlled to be frozen. Also, if the gaming state command received in the previous game indicates the big bonus (1) and the state command received in the current game indicates the initial gaming state, the big bonus (1) ends in the current game and freezes. It can be seen that the state is controlled.

  Next, the variation / stop of the symbols by the virtual reel will be described. The virtual reels are, for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R of the variable display device 2 in which symbols such as “BAR”, “7”, “JAC”, “watermelon”, “bell”, “cherry” are arranged in a predetermined arrangement. Three are displayed corresponding to. The arrangement of the symbols on the three virtual reels can be replaced according to the symbols derived to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R of the variable display device 2.

  The virtual reels start to change when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate, and stop changing when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R stop rotating. However, the stop of the virtual reel is not limited by the maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds like the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R of the variable display device 2. The virtual reels of the liquid crystal display 4 also display symbols in three stages, upper, middle and lower, respectively, and a total of five winning lines are provided, one in the horizontal direction in the upper, middle and lower sides and two on the diagonal. It has been. A symbol corresponding to the symbol derived on the winning line of the variable display device 2 is derived from the winning line on the virtual reel, with the exception of the big bonus (2).

  For example, when a replay winning is made according to the display result of the variable display device 2, “JAC” is aligned on the winning line of the virtual reel. There is no missed replay, and replay will be given priority even if the replay and regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) are overlapped. In some cases, the symbols to be derived can be determined in advance, and the stop of the virtual reel can be controlled.

  Also, when winning the bell, “bell” is aligned on the virtual reel winning line. In the case of the single winning of the bell, since there is no missing, it is possible to control the stop of the virtual reel by determining the symbol to be derived in advance. In the case of double winning with regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2), it is decided in advance that the “bell” and “7” or “BAR” will be double-tempered (replacement of symbols) The symbols may be derived on the virtual reel in accordance with the symbols stopped on the third reel of the variable display device 2. The same applies when winning a watermelon. When winning a cherry, “cherry” is led to the left virtual reel.

  When the regular bonus and the big bonus (1) are won according to the display result of the variable display device 2, “BAR” and “7” are aligned on the virtual reel winning line in the game. On the other hand, when winning the big bonus (2), the same type of symbols in the game are not aligned on the virtual reel winning line. The symbol derived to the virtual reel of the liquid crystal display device 4 when winning the big bonus (2) is the same as the symbol derived to the virtual reel when the loss result is derived to the variable display device 2. Become.

  By the way, if you win regular bonus, big bonus (1), big bonus (2) other than cherry, watermelon, bell, or replay in normal gaming state or RT, you will win these roles without missing them. be able to. Therefore, there is almost no need for the player to push the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R (the stop operation is performed at a timing according to the symbols displayed on the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R). Absent.

  The regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the cherry need to be pushed, but the cherry has a low winning probability and the number of medals to be paid out as a dividend is small. The design is also small and difficult to press. For the regular bonus and the big bonus (1), the winning probability is low, and when the gaming state is controlled to RT, the medal payout rate is larger than 1, so during the RT, these are forcibly set. There will be no prizes. When a regular bonus or a big bonus (1) is won, a bonus announcement is made at a high frequency, so it is sufficient to make an appointment at this time.

  As long as there is no need to push the game, the player only needs to know what role he has won as a result, so that even if he only looks at the virtual reel, the game can proceed sufficiently. Become. Even if the big bonus (2) is won based on the display result of the variable display device 2, the medal is not paid out, and the same result as the losing is derived to the virtual reel, so it is easy to miss these winnings. Further, even when the display result of the big bonus (2) is derived on the variable display device 2, since the same kind of symbols are not lined up here, the player misses the derivation of these display results. It is easy. Then, even if the gaming state is controlled to the big bonus (2), the player may not recognize that fact.

  Next, RT possibility notification will be described. This is performed on the liquid crystal display 4 when three games are won in succession in a game state other than the regular bonus or the big bonus (1). Then, when the player sets the bet amount for the next game, the liquid crystal display 4 notifies whether or not the gaming state is actually controlled to RT. Since the winning probability of the watermelon in the big bonus (2) is 14801/16383, the watermelon will be awarded three consecutive winnings at 70% or more of the big bonus (2). On the other hand, since the winning probability of a watermelon in the normal gaming state or RT is 2015/16383, the probability of three consecutive watermelon winnings is about 1/450. This is lower than the probability of winning either the regular bonus or the big bonus (1).

  In the effect control board 102, a stop symbol table for determining the display result of the variable display device 2 based on the reel stop command is provided in the RAM 122. However, since the reel stop command includes only the type of the stopped reel and the number of the symbol stopped in the middle as information, it is impossible to determine what symbol is stopped by this alone. Tables indicating all symbols arranged in 3C, 3R are stored in advance, and symbols stopped on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are registered in the stop symbol table with reference to this table.

  In addition, the RAM 122 has an area for storing the winning status (for one game) of each combination indicated by the winning status notification command received from the game control board 101, the winning status indicated by the winning information command (for three games), a game An area (for four games) for storing the gaming state indicated by the state command is also provided. RT possibility notification flag indicating that the RT possibility notification is being performed, big bonus (1) Big bonus (1) winning effect flag indicating that the winning effect is being performed, and ending effect are performed There is also provided an area for setting an ending effect flag indicating that the player is present and a bonus notification flag indicating that the bonus notification is being performed. The notification of the possibility of RT is information related to the control to RT (for example, the possibility of being controlled to RT) on the liquid crystal display 4 together with the variable display of the effect symbol by the virtual reel in a manner that does not hinder the visual recognition of the virtual reel. Is reported.

  Hereinafter, processing in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. In the slot machine 1, the game is progressed by repeatedly performing the game process one game at a time. For this purpose, the game must be in a state where the game can be progressed. In order to be able to advance the game, the setting value of the normal range is stored in the setting value work 112-4 with the control unit 110 including the CPU 111 activated, and the data stored in the RAM 112 is stored in the data stored in the RAM 112. The condition is that there is no abnormality.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a startup process executed by the CPU 111 of the game control board 101. This activation process is a process performed when a reset signal is input from the reset circuit 118 of the game control board 101 and the control unit 110 is activated. Since the reset signal is a signal that is output when the power is turned on and when the operation of the control unit 110 is stagnant, the start-up process is accompanied by a start-up of the control unit 110 that accompanies power-on and a malfunction of the control unit 110. This process is performed when restarting.

  In the startup process, first, the built-in device, peripheral IC, stack pointer, and the like are initialized (step S101), and access to the RAM 112 is permitted (step S102). Then, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 92 is in an ON state (step S103). If the setting key switch 92 is not ON, the RAM parity is calculated based on all the data stored in the RAM 112 except the parity storage area 112-7 (step S104).

  Next, the RAM parity calculated here is compared with the RAM parity stored in the parity storage area 112-7, that is, the RAM parity calculated and stored at the previous power-off (step S105). Whether or not the data stored in the RAM is normal (step S106). In this embodiment, whether or not the RAM 112 is normal based on the RAM parity is determined only in the startup process.

  If the RAM parities do not match in step S106, the data stored in the RAM 112 is not normal, and the routine proceeds to the RAM abnormality error processing shown in FIG. If the RAM parities match, the data stored in the RAM 112 is normal, so the register stored in the stack area 112-6 is restored (step S107), and the interrupt prohibition is canceled (step S107). S108), the process returns to the state before the power is turned off.

  If the setting key switch 92 is in the ON state in step S103, all the data stored in the RAM 112 except the used stack area in the stack area 112-6 is initialized (other than the setting value work 112-4). Is rewritten to 0 and the set value work 112-4 is rewritten to 0) (step S109), the prohibition of interruption is canceled (step S110), and the process proceeds to the setting change process shown in FIG. Then, after the setting change process is completed, the game can be progressed and the process proceeds to the game control process.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing in detail the setting change process executed by the CPU 111 in step S111. In the setting change process, first, a setting changing flag indicating that the setting changing mode is being set is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 112 (step S201), and the setting value (setting change) stored in the setting value work 112-4 is set. Before shifting to the processing, the value of the set value work 112-4 has been rewritten to 1, so it is 1 here) (step S202).

  Thereafter, the operation waits for detection of the operation of the setting switch 91 and the start switch 41 (steps S203 and S204). When the operation of the setting switch 91 is detected in step S203, 1 is added to the setting value read in step S202 (step S205), and whether or not the setting value after the addition is 7, that is, whether the normal range has been exceeded. It is determined whether or not (step S206). If the set value after addition is not 7, the process returns to the state of waiting for detection of the operation of the setting switch 91 and the start switch 41 in steps S203 and S204. If the set value after addition is 7, the set value is corrected to 1 (step S207), and the process returns to the state of waiting for detection of the operation of the setting switch 91 and the start switch 41 in steps S203 and S204.

  When the operation of the start switch 41 is detected in step S204, the changed set value selected at that time is stored in the set value work 112-4 and the set value is confirmed (step S208). Thereafter, the process waits until the setting key switch 92 is turned off (step S209). If it is determined in step S209 that the setting key switch 92 has been turned off, the setting changing flag set in step S201 is cleared (step S210). Then, when returning to the flowchart of FIG. 9, the game can be progressed and the game control process is started.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing in detail the RAM abnormality error process executed by the CPU 111 of the game control board 101. In the RAM abnormality error process, the payout display 53 is controlled to display the RAM abnormality error code on the payout display unit 21 (step S301), and then the process proceeds to a loop process in which no process is performed.

  As described above, in the startup process, when the setting key switch 92 is not in the ON state, the data stored in the RAM 112 is compared by comparing the RAM parity calculated at the time of power-off with the RAM parity calculated at the time of startup. It is determined whether or not it is normal, and the routine proceeds to RAM abnormality error processing. In the RAM abnormality error process, since the RAM abnormality error code is displayed on the payout display unit 21, the process proceeds to a loop process in which no process is performed, so that the progress of the game is disabled.

  If the RAM parity does not match, the interrupt is not permitted. Therefore, once the process proceeds to the RAM abnormality error process, the setting key switch 92 is activated in the ON state until the interrupt prohibition is canceled. Even if the power is cut off, the power interruption processing is not performed. In other words, since no new RAM parity is calculated and stored in the power interruption process, the RAM parity is always set except when the setting key switch 92 is activated even when the control unit 110 is activated. Since they do not match, the control unit 110 cannot be activated to start (resume) the game.

  Once the RAM abnormal error state is entered, the game starts until the setting key switch 92 is ON, the setting change process is performed, and a new setting value is selected and set by operating the setting switch 91. It becomes impossible to progress. In other words, in the state that has shifted to the RAM abnormal error state, the state in which the game cannot be progressed is released and the game is started (resumed) on condition that a setting value is newly selected / set by operating the setting switch 91. It becomes possible to make it. In the error state other than the RAM abnormal error, there is no problem of the RAM parity mismatch, so that the state where the game cannot be progressed is canceled only by the operation of the first reset switch 48 or the second reset switch 93, and the game is resumed. Can be made.

  As described above, when the game can be progressed, the game processing is repeated one by one in the slot machine 1. Hereinafter, each game in the slot machine 1 will be described. The “game” in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, from the operation of the start lever 11 to the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Since the setting of the number of bets before the operation, the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are also performed after the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, these accompanying processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense. . It should be noted that the transmission of commands from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 will be described only for those necessary for the description of the present invention, and the description of the transmission of other commands will be omitted.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a game control process performed by the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 for each game. This process is also executed after the power is turned on and a predetermined boot process is performed, or immediately after the setting is changed by operating the setting switch 91. When the process of one game is started, first, an initial process including a process of clearing a predetermined area of the RAM 112 is performed (step S401). The predetermined area of the RAM 112 that is cleared in the initial process is, for example, an unused stack area or an unused area 112-8 of the stack area 112-6. As described above, the clear processing of the unused stack area of the stack area 112-6 in the initial process specifies the area from the address next to the storage address to the final address of the stack area 112-6. This is done by clearing.

  In the present embodiment, clearing or initializing the storage area of the RAM 112 is to clear the data in the target area to 0, that is, to update the value of the target area to 0. Data of the target area may be rewritten to a predetermined initial value.

  Next, the number of bets is set by operating the single BET button 14 or the MAXBET button 15 or by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 13, and operating the start lever 11 to substantially change the game. BET processing for instructing start is performed (step S402). If the player has won a replay in the previous game, the same number of bets as in the previous game (3 in this embodiment) is automatically set by the flag during the replay game (the flag during the replay game is deleted at this stage) ). Details of the BET process will be described later.

  When the number of bets is set by the BET process and the start lever 11 is operated, a random number for internal lottery is extracted, and winning for each combination determined according to the gaming state is allowed based on the extracted random number value. A lottery process for determining whether or not to perform is performed (step S403). In the lottery process, a winning status notification command indicating the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 112 is transmitted to the effect control board 102. Details of the lottery process will be described later.

  When the lottery process is completed, a reel rotation process is performed (step S404). In the reel rotation process, the reel motor is operated on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the previous game. 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR are driven to start rotation of all the left, middle, and right reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. When predetermined conditions (detection of the reference position by the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR after the rotation speed reaches a certain speed) from the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are satisfied, the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R Is enabled. Thereafter, when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated by the player, the driving of the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR is stopped according to the setting state of the winning flag, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. . When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is started and when the rotation is stopped, a reel rotation command and a reel stop command are transmitted to the effect control board 102, respectively. Details of the reel rotation process will be described later.

  When the driving of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, a winning determination process is performed for determining whether any of the above-described role symbols is derived and displayed on the winning line in the display result at the time of stopping (step S405). ). If it is determined in this winning determination process that any combination has been won, various processes corresponding to the winnings generated on the game control board 101 are performed. Here, a winning information command indicating a winning determination result is sent to the effect control board 102. Details of the winning determination process will be described later.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed (step S406). In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the number of payouts set in the winning determination process. However, when the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, the hopper motor 82 is driven to pay out an excess number of medals from the medal payout slot 71. In addition, various processes not related to winning (for example, a process related to the end control of the big bonus and the deletion of the winning flag without carryover) are also performed. At the end of the payout process, that is, at the end of one game, a game state command indicating the game state of the next game is sent to the effect control board 102. Details of the payout process will be described later.

  When the payout process is completed, a freeze process is performed (step S406). In the freezing process, when the big bonus (1) is won and when the big bonus (1) is ended, the process of delaying the transition to the BET process is performed to disable the setting of the number of bets. Also, the stop state at the end of the big bonus (1) is controlled by this process. Details of the freeze process will be described later. Then, the process for one game ends, and the process for the next one game starts.

  Next, the BET process in step S402 will be described in detail. 13 and 14 are flowcharts showing in detail the BET process executed by the CPU 111 in step S402. In the BET process, the value of the BET counter in which the value of the betting number is stored in the RAM 112 is cleared (step S501). Next, it is determined whether or not the game is a replay game based on whether or not a replay game flag based on the previous game replay winning is set in the RAM 112 (step S502).

  If it is determined that the game is a replay game, the value of the BET counter is incremented by 1 (step S503), and a BET command indicating the current value of the BET counter is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102. (Step S504). Further, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (that is, 3) (step S505). Steps S503 and S504 are repeated until the value of the BET counter reaches the specified number. When the value of the BET counter reaches the specified number, the start switch 41 waits for detection of operation of the start lever 11. (Step S506). When the operation of the start lever 11 is detected, the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the game is not a replay game, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (that is, 3) (step S507). If the value of the BET counter is a specified number, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter in which the credit value is stored in the RAM 112 is 50 (step S508). If the value of the credit counter is 50, the flow path switching solenoid 49 is turned off, and the insertion of a new medal is prohibited with the medal flow path set as the payout side (step S509). Then, the process proceeds to step S511. When the value of the BET counter is not a specified number or when the value of the credit counter is not 50, the flow path switching solenoid 49 is turned on, and the medal flow path is set to the hopper 80 side so that a medal can be inserted. (Step S510). Then, the process proceeds to step S511.

  In step S511, it is determined whether or not both the value of the credit counter and the value of the BET counter are zero. If neither the value of the credit counter or the value of the BET counter is 0, it is determined whether or not an operation of the settlement button 16 is detected by the settlement switch 47 (step S512). If the operation of the checkout button 16 is detected, a checkout process is performed to control paying out medals for the values stored in the credit counter and the BET counter (step S513). Details of the settlement process will be described later. Then, the process returns to step S507.

  If both the value of the credit counter and the value of the BET counter are 0, or if the operation of the settlement button 16 is not detected, it is determined whether or not the inserted medal sensor 44 detects passage of the inserted medal (step S514). . If the passage of the inserted medal is detected, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (ie, 3) (step S515). If the value of the BET counter is not a specified number, the BET counter value is incremented by 1 (step S516), a BET command indicating the current BET counter value is generated, and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S516). S517). Then, the process returns to step S507.

  If the value of the BET counter is a specified number, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 50 (step S518). If the value of the credit counter is 50, the process returns to step S507 as it is. If the value of the credit counter is not 50, the value of the credit counter is incremented by 1 (step S519).

  If the passage of the inserted medal is not detected, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (that is, 3) (step S520). If the value of the BET counter is a specified number, it is determined whether or not the start switch 41 detects the operation of the start lever 11 (step S521). If the operation of the start lever 11 is not detected, the process returns to step S507. If the operation of the start lever 11 is detected, the flow path switching solenoid 49 is turned off, and the insertion of a new medal is prohibited with the medal flow path as the payout side. Further, the operations of the single BET button 14, the MAXBET button 15, and the settlement button 16 are invalidated (step S522). Then, the BET process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the value of the BET counter is not a specified number, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S523). If the value of the credit counter is 0, the process returns to step S507. If the value of the credit counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not an operation of the 1-sheet BET button 14 is detected by the 1-sheet BET switch 45 (step S524). If the operation of the single BET button 14 is not detected, it is determined whether or not the operation of the MAXBET button 15 is detected by the MAXBET switch 46 (step S525). If the operation of the MAXBET button 15 is not detected, the process returns to step S507.

  If the operation of the single BET button 14 is detected, the credit counter value is decremented by 1 (step S526), the BET counter value is incremented by 1 (step S527), and the current BET counter value is calculated. The BET command shown is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S528). Then, the process returns to step S507.

  If the operation of the MAXBET button 15 is detected, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S529). If the credit counter value is not 0, the credit counter value is decremented by 1 (step S530), the BET counter value is incremented by 1 (step S531), and a BET command indicating the current BET counter value is issued. It produces | generates and transmits to the production | presentation control board 102 (step S532). Here, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter has reached a specified number (that is, 3) (step S533). If the value of the BET counter is a specified number, the process returns to step S507. If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, the process returns to step S529. If it is determined in step S529 that the value of the credit counter is 0, the process returns to step S507.

  Next, the payment process in step S513 will be described in detail. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing in detail the settlement process executed by the CPU 111 in the freeze process in steps S513 and S407. In the settlement process, the flow path switching solenoid 49 is turned off, and the insertion of a new medal is prohibited with the medal flow path set as the payout side (step S601). Further, the hopper motor 82 is driven in an ON state (step S602).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S603). If the value of the credit counter is 0, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0 (step S604). If either the credit counter value or the BET counter value is not 0, it is determined whether or not the payout sensor 81 detects the payout of medals (step S605). If no medal payout is detected, the process returns to step S603.

  If a medal payout is detected, it is further determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S606). If the value of the credit counter is not 0, the credit counter value is decremented by 1 (step S607), and the process returns to step S603. If the value of the credit counter is 0, the value of the BET counter is decremented by 1 (step S608), and the process returns to step S603.

  If the value of the credit counter and the value of the BET counter are both 0 in steps S603 and S604, the hopper motor 82 is turned off to stop driving (step S609). Then, the settlement process is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

  Next, the lottery process in step S403 will be described in detail. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing details of the lottery process executed by the CPU 111 in step S403. In the lottery process, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) depending on whether the big bonus (1) flag or the big bonus (2) flag is set in the RAM 112. (Step S701). If the gaming state is neither the big bonus (1) nor the big bonus (2), the process proceeds to step S704 as it is.

  If the gaming state is the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), whether or not the gaming state is the regular bonus is determined based on whether or not the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S702). If the game state is not in the regular bonus, it is the first game of the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), or the regular bonus for one set in the big bonus (1) ends and the big bonus ( Since it is a game when 1) is not finished, a regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 and the gaming state is controlled to the regular bonus (step S703). Then, the process proceeds to step S704. If the gaming state is a regular bonus, the process proceeds to step S704 as it is.

  In the present embodiment, in response to the regular bonus medium flag being set in step S703 from the external output board 105 to the external device, the above-described regular bonus medium signal is output, and FIG. 19 is used. When the regular bonus medium flag is deleted in any one of S1006, S1012, and S1015 described later, the output of the regular bonus medium signal is stopped. Thus, for example, when the regular bonus ends during the big bonus and the regular bonus starts again, the output of the regular bonus medium signal is temporarily stopped and then the output is started again. It is possible to determine that the regular bonus has been temporarily interrupted by an external device that has received a regular bonus medium signal.

  In step S704, the bet number set in the current game is read. Next, it is determined whether or not the read bet number is 3 (step S705). When the read number of bets is not 3, a RAM abnormality error occurs, and the RAM abnormality error process shown in FIG. 11 is performed. When the read bet number is 3, the process proceeds to step S706.

  In step S706, the setting value stored in the setting value work 112-4 of the RAM 112 is read. Here, it is determined whether or not the read set value is in a range of 1 to 6 that is a value that should be originally taken (step S707). If the read set value is not in the range of 1 to 6, a RAM abnormality error occurs, and the RAM abnormality error process shown in FIG. 11 is performed.

  If the read set value is in the range of 1 to 6, random number acquisition processing is performed, and a random number generated by the random number generation circuit 115 is extracted by outputting a sampling command to cause the sampling circuit 116 to extract the random number. Store in the random number storage area. The random numbers for the internal lottery may be used after being processed in a predetermined procedure by software instead of using the random numbers extracted from the random number generation circuit 115 as they are (step S708).

  Next, in correspondence with the current gaming state, the lottery target combination registered in the winning combination table according to gaming state in FIG. 5B is sequentially read (step S709). Next, the common flag setting status registered in the role-specific table of FIG. 5C for the read lottery target role is acquired (step S710). As a result, it is determined whether the common flag is set (step S711).

  If the common flag is set, the number of determination values stored in the address registered in the role-specific table of FIG. 5C corresponding to the gaming state is acquired for the read lottery target character (step S712). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S714. If the common flag is not set, the setting value set in the RAM 112 is read, and the determination value stored at the address registered in the role-specific table corresponding to the gaming state and setting value for the lottery target role The number is acquired (step S713). Then, the process proceeds to step S714.

  In step S714, the number of determination values acquired in step S712 or S713 is added to the random number value for internal lottery stored in the determination area of the RAM 112, and the result of addition is used as a new random number value for internal lottery. Here, it is determined whether or not an overflow has occurred when the number of determination values is added to the value of the random number for internal lottery (step S715).

  If no overflow has occurred, it is determined whether there is a combination that has not yet been processed among the lottery targets in the gaming state (step S716). If there is something that has not yet been processed, the process returns to step S709, and the process continues with the next lottery target registered in the winning combination table according to gaming state as the processing target. If there is nothing not to be processed, the process proceeds to step S724.

  If an overflow occurs, it is determined whether or not the lottery target combination read in the previous step S709 is any of regular bonus + cherry, big bonus (1) + cherry or big bonus (2) + cherry ( Step S717). In the case of regular bonus + cherry, big bonus (1) + cherry or big bonus (2) + cherry, at least the game state in the current game is a regular bonus (if provided during the big bonus) Not included).

  Here, it is determined whether the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S718). If none of the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag and big bonus (2) winning flag is set, the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag or The big bonus (2) winning flag is set in the RAM 112, and the cherry winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S719). Then, the process proceeds to step S724.

  If the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag is already set in the RAM 112 in step S718, only the cherry winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S720). Then, the process proceeds to step S724.

  In step S717, if the lottery target is neither regular bonus + cherry, big bonus (1) + cherry or big bonus (2) + cherry, the lottery target is regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big It is determined whether the bonus is (2) (step S721). If the lottery target combination is not any of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2), the process proceeds to step S723.

  When the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is selected, the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag is set in the RAM 112. It is determined whether or not (step S722). If any of the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, and the big bonus (2) winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S724 as it is. If none of the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag and big bonus (2) winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S723.

  In step S723, the winning flag of the lottery object combination is set in the RAM 112. Here, the lottery is not a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), or a big bonus (2), and is already a regular bonus winning flag, a big bonus (1) winning flag or a big bonus (2) winning flag. Is set, the winning flag of the current lottery target role is set in addition to the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag or the big bonus (2) winning flag already set. Then, the process proceeds to step S724.

  In step S724, a winning status notification command is generated according to the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 112 and transmitted to the effect control board 102. Then, the lottery process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the reel rotation process in step S404 will be described in detail. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing in detail the reel rotation process executed by the CPU 111 in step S404. In the reel rotation process, first, it is determined whether or not a wait time (for example, about 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game (step S801), and if the wait time has not elapsed, Wait until the wait time has elapsed. If the wait time has elapsed, the timing of the wait time is newly started (step S802).

  Next, a work initialization code at the time of starting the rotation of the reel motor is set in the register, and the rotation of the reel is started (step S803). Here, a reel rotation command indicating that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have started rotating is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S804). Then, with reference to the table index, the table creation data is identified, and based on the identified table creation data, a stop control table corresponding to the game state of the game, the internal winning situation, and the other reels stop situation is created. Then, it is created for each reel being rotated (step S805), and a work initialization code at the time of completion of stop preparation is set in the register (step S806). Thereby, the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R becomes valid.

  Next, it is determined whether any one of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R has been detected (step S807). If no stop button operation is detected, it is determined whether a reel rotation error (an error determined when the reel reference position is not detected by the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR for a certain period or more) has occurred. (Step S808). If no reel rotation error has occurred, the process returns to step S807.

  If it is determined in step S808 that a reel rotation error has occurred, an error code indicating a reel rotation error is set in the register (step S809), and the process proceeds to a predetermined error process (step S810). Along with this, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is also temporarily stopped. If the error is released, the process returns to step S803 again, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is resumed.

  If the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is detected in step S807, the reel motor (any of 3ML, 3MC, 3MR) corresponding to the operated stop button from the reel reference position at that time is detected. The number of steps (the number of steps at the stop operation position) is acquired and set to the work corresponding to the stop reel (step S811). Here, a reel stop command indicating the type of reel to be stopped and the symbols to be stopped for the reel is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S812). After that, it waits until the rotation of the reel (3L, 3C, 3R) corresponding to the operated stop button stops (step S813).

  When the rotation of the reel (3L, 3C, or 3R) corresponding to the operated stop button stops, it is determined whether or not all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped (step S814). If the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is not stopped, the process returns to step S805. If the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, the reel rotation process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  As described above, in the reel rotation process, after the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is started, the rotation of the reels for which the stop operation has not been detected is continued until the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is detected. Then, on the condition that the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is detected, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop button 12L, 12C, 12R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. On the condition that the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is detected, the corresponding reel is controlled to stop the display result. This is not the case when the data in the RAM 112 is destroyed and cannot be restored to the original state.

  Next, the winning determination process in step S405 will be described in detail. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing in detail the winning determination process executed by the CPU 111 in step S405. In the winning determination process, the winning combination corresponding to the gaming state is read in order from the beginning (step S901). Next, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination of the read combination is aligned with any of the five winning lines of the variable display device 2 (step S902).

  If the combination of symbols for the combination is complete, a winning flag for the combination is set in the RAM 112 (step S903), and the process proceeds to step S904. If the symbol combination of the combination is not complete, the process proceeds to step S904 as it is. In step S904, it is determined whether there is a combination that has not yet been determined as a winning determination among the combinations corresponding to the gaming state. If there is a winning combination that has not yet been determined for winning, the process returns to step S901, and the next winning combination corresponding to the gaming state is read out.

  If all of the winning combinations corresponding to the gaming state are targeted for winning determination, it is next determined whether or not a replay winning is made based on whether or not a replay winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S905). If a replay prize has been won, a replay game in-progress flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S906). This replay game in-progress flag is deleted when the bet amount is automatically set in the next game. Then, the process proceeds to step S913.

  If no replay winning is made, it is determined whether or not the big bonus (1) is won according to whether or not the big bonus (1) winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S907). If the big bonus (1) has been won, the big bonus (1) medium flag is set in the RAM 112 and the big bonus (1) winning flag set in the RAM 112 is erased. Further, the RT counter value of the RAM 112 is initialized to 0 (step S908). In step S908, a big bonus (1) winning effect waiting time for controlling the frozen state after the big bonus (1) winning is set. Then, the process proceeds to step S913.

  If the big bonus (1) has not been won, it is determined whether or not the big bonus (2) has been won depending on whether or not the big bonus (2) winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S909). If the big bonus (2) is won, the big bonus (2) medium flag is set in the RAM 112 and the big bonus (2) winning flag set in the RAM 112 is deleted. Further, the RT counter value of the RAM 112 is initialized to 0 (step S910). Then, the process proceeds to step S913.

  If the big bonus (2) has not been won, it is determined whether or not the regular bonus has been won depending on whether or not the regular bonus winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S911). If the regular bonus is won, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 and the regular bonus winning flag set in the RAM 112 is erased. Further, the RT counter value of the RAM 112 is initialized to 0 (step S912). Then, the process proceeds to step S913. If the regular bonus is not won, the process proceeds to step S913.

  In step S913, winning information indicating the type of winning combination based on the winning flag set in the RAM 112 (however, in the case of losing, the winning flag is not set) and the number of medals to be paid out with the winning. A command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102. Then, the winning determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the payout process in step S406 will be described in detail. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing in detail the payout process executed by the CPU 111 in step S406. In the payout process, it is determined whether or not there has been a small role winning accompanied by paying out medals depending on whether or not a winning flag of watermelon, bell, or cherry is set in the RAM 112 (step S1001). If the small role is not won, the process proceeds to step S1003.

  If the small role is won, by controlling the hopper 80, the number of medals are paid out or credits are added (step S1002). Then, the process proceeds to step S1003.

  Here, it is determined in step S1001 that the small role has not been won, or it is determined that one game has been completed by finishing the medal payout in step S1002. In other words, when the small role is won, it is determined that the game is over when the payout of the medal is completed, but when the small role is not won, the variable display device 2 displays it without paying out the medal. This is the same as determining that the game is over when the result is derived.

  In step S1003, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a regular bonus (including those provided during the big bonus) depending on whether or not the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 112. If the current gaming state is not a regular bonus, the process proceeds to step S1007. If the current gaming state is a regular bonus, the number of games and winnings in the regular bonus are counted using the counter of the RAM 112 (step S1004).

  As a result of the counting, it is determined whether a regular bonus end condition is satisfied (step S1005). If the regular bonus end condition is satisfied, the regular bonus medium flag in the RAM 112 is erased. Also, a counter value for counting the number of games and the number of winnings in the regular bonus is initialized (step S1006). Then, the process proceeds to step S1007. If it is not a regular bonus end condition, the process directly proceeds to step S1007.

  In step S1007, whether the current gaming state is the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) depending on whether the big bonus (1) medium flag or the big bonus (2) medium flag is set in the RAM 112. Determine. If the current gaming state is not the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), the RT counter value of the RAM 112 is decremented by 1 (however, until it becomes 0) (step S1008). Based on the values of the big bonus (1) medium flag, the big bonus (2) medium flag, the regular bonus medium flag, and the RT counter in the RAM 112, a game state command indicating a game state applied in the next game is generated. And transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S1009). Then, the process proceeds to step S1023.

  If the current gaming state is the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) in step S1007, the number of payout medals in the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is counted using the counter of the RAM 112. (Step S1010). Here, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the big bonus (2), the counted number of payout medals exceeds 30 and the termination condition of the big bonus (2) is satisfied (step S1011).

  If the big bonus (2) end condition is satisfied, the big bonus (2) flag in the RAM 112 is erased. If the regular bonus medium flag is set, it is also deleted. Also, a counter value for counting the number of payout medals in the big bonus is initialized. Also, a counter value for counting the number of games and the number of winnings in the regular bonus is initialized (step S1012). Further, 100 is set as the initial value of the RT counter of the RAM 112 (step S1013). Then, the process proceeds to step S1022.

  If the big bonus (2) termination condition is not satisfied, the current gaming state is the big bonus (1), the counted number of payout medals exceeds 465, and the big bonus (1) termination condition Is determined (step S1014). If the end condition of the big bonus (1) is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1022 as it is.

  If the big bonus (1) termination condition is satisfied, the big bonus (1) flag in the RAM 112 is erased. If the regular bonus medium flag is set, it is also deleted. Also, a counter value for counting the number of payout medals in the big bonus is initialized. Also, a counter value for counting the number of games and the number of winnings in the regular bonus is initialized (step S1015). In step S1015, an ending effect waiting time for controlling the frozen state after the end of the big bonus (1) is set.

  Furthermore, based on the values of the big bonus (1) medium flag, the big bonus (2) medium flag, the regular bonus medium flag, and the RT counter in the RAM 112, the gaming state to be applied in the next game (here, always the big bonus) ) Is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S1016), and the process proceeds to step S1023.

  In step S1022, based on the values of the big bonus (1) flag, the big bonus (2) flag, the regular bonus flag, and the RT counter in the RAM 112, a gaming state command indicating a gaming state applied in the next game. Is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102. Then, the process proceeds to step S1023.

  In step S1023, the data stored in the general work 112-2 of the RAM 112, that is, the winning combination and winning flags for the small combination and replay are all erased. This process is realized by a process of clearing the general work 112-2 for each game. Even if the regular bonus winning flag or big bonus (1) winning flag is set in this game and the regular bonus or big bonus (1) is not won, the special role work 112-2 is not cleared. The regular bonus winning flag or the big bonus (1) winning flag is carried over to the next game. Since the big bonus (2) is won without missing, the big bonus (2) winning flag is not carried over. Then, the payout process is ended, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the freeze process in step S407 will be described in detail. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing in detail the freeze process executed by the CPU 111 in step S407. In the freeze process, first, it is determined whether or not the finished game is a game in which a big bonus (1) win has occurred (step S1060). If the value of the credit counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the operation of the settlement switch 47 is detected (step S1062). If detected, the settlement process shown in FIG. 15 is executed (step S1063). After the settlement process is executed, the process proceeds to step S1064.

  If the value of the credit counter is 0 in step S1061, the operation of the settlement switch 47 is not detected in step S1062, or after the settlement process is performed in step S1063, the setting is made in step S908. It is determined whether or not the big bonus (1) winning effect waiting time has elapsed (step S1064). If the big bonus (1) winning effect waiting time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S1061. If the big bonus (1) prize waiting time has elapsed, the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In step S1060, if the game is not a game in which a big bonus (1) win has occurred, it is determined whether or not the finished game is an end game of the big bonus (1) (step S1065), and the big bonus (1) ends. If it is not a game, the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is the big bonus (1) end game, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S1067). If the value of the credit counter is not 0, the operation of the settlement switch 47 is detected. If the operation of the settlement switch 47 is detected (step S1068), the settlement process shown in FIG. 15 is executed (step S1069). After the settlement process is executed, the process proceeds to step S1070. .

  If the value of the credit counter is 0 in step S1067, the operation of the settlement switch 47 is not detected in step S1068, or after the settlement process is performed in step S1069, the setting is made in step S1015. It is determined whether or not the ending effect waiting time has elapsed (step S1070). If the ending effect waiting time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S1067, and if the ending effect waiting time has elapsed, step is performed. The process proceeds to S1066.

  In step S1066, it is determined whether or not the stop function is set to be valid (step S1066). Whether or not the stop function is set to be effective is determined by checking the setting status of a specific register of the CPU 111.

  If the stop function is not set to be valid in step S1066, the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. 12 without controlling the stop state. On the other hand, if the stop function is set to be valid in step S1066, the stop state is entered. In the stop state, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S1071). If the value of the credit counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the operation of the settlement switch 47 is detected (step S1072). ) If the operation of the settlement switch 47 is detected, the settlement process shown in FIG. 19 is executed (step S1073), and after the settlement process is executed, the process proceeds to step S1074.

  If the value of the credit counter is 0 in step S1071, the operation of the settlement switch 47 is not detected in step S1072, or after the settlement process is performed in step S1073, It is determined whether or not an operation of the second reset switch 93 has been detected (step S1074). If no release operation has been detected, the process returns to step S1071, and if a release operation has been detected, the stop state is set. It cancels and it returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. Here, when returning to the flowchart of FIG. 12, the processing in this one game is completed.

  Next, a period in which the setting of the bet amount is allowed and a period in which the credit settlement is allowed will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 21 to FIG. 25 are timing charts showing a period in which setting of the bet number is allowed and a period in which credit settlement is allowed.

  As shown in FIG. 21, while the game is not being executed, that is, while the BET process described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14 is being performed, setting of the bet amount and credit settlement are permitted. In this state, it is controlled so that medals can be inserted or the number of bets can be set using credits. In a state where the bet number can be set and a prescribed number of bets is not set, the bet number is incremented by one each time a medal is detected. Further, if a prescribed number of bets is set, a credit is added one by one every time a medal is detected. When the credit reaches the upper limit, the flow path switching solenoid 49 is turned OFF, the flow path of the inserted medal is switched to the medal payout outlet 71 side, and the insertion of the medal is prohibited. If credits remain, the number of bets is set according to these switches by operating the 1BET switch 45 or the MAXBET switch 46, and the amount is subtracted from the credits. Further, if the credits remain or the bet number is set, the operation of the settlement switch 47 is used for setting the medal and the bet amount stored as credits by driving the hopper motor 82. The given amount of medals is paid out and returned to the player, and the credits and the number of bets are subtracted in accordance with the payout of medals.

  When the bet setting and credit settlement are permitted, the start switch 41 is operated, and when the game starts, YES is determined in step S506 or S521 in FIG. 13 and the BET process ends. Neither setting nor credit settlement is prohibited. Specifically, the flow path switching solenoid 49 is turned OFF, the flow path of the inserted medal is switched to the medal payout outlet 71 side, and the operations of the 1BET switch 45, the MAXBET switch 46, and the settlement switch 47 are invalidated. Specifically, the determination processing in steps S524 and S525 is not performed until the BET processing is performed again, and the BET counter is not added in step S503, so that the operations of the 1BET switch 45 and the MAXBET switch 46 are invalidated. Further, since the settlement switch 47 is not detected until the payout process in step S406 is completed, the operation of the settlement switch 47 is invalidated. The time when the game is started is not the time when the rotation of the reel is started but the time when the start switch 41 is operated and the control stage is shifted. This is because although a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, there is a case where a weight is applied. At this point, the game starts as a control stage although the reel rotation is on standby.

  Thereafter, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, and the display result is derived for all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. At the time when the display result is derived, it is determined that the game is over, and at the time when the end of the game is determined, the medal is not paid out and the freezing state is not controlled, so the BET process of FIG. 13 is started. For this reason, the setting of the bet number and the prohibition of the credit settlement are lifted, and the setting of the bet number and the credit settlement are permitted. As an exception, if a replay win occurs, the bet number will be set automatically, so setting the bet number by the player's operation remains prohibited. Credit settlement is also prohibited.

  As a result of stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, if a winning with medal payout has occurred, display results are derived for all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as shown in FIG. At the time, the end of the game is not determined, and when the end of the game is determined when the payout of medals accompanying the occurrence of the winning is completed, it is determined NO in steps S1060 and S1065 in FIG. Since it is not controlled, the BET process of FIG. 13 is started. For this reason, the setting of the bet number and the prohibition of the credit settlement are lifted, and the setting of the bet number and the credit settlement are permitted.

  As a result of stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, if a big bonus (1) winning has occurred, display results are derived for all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as shown in FIG. At the time, the end of the game is determined, but when the end of the game is determined, it is determined YES in step S1060 of FIG. 20, and the big bonus (1) is a period during which the effect at the time of winning is executed ( 1) Since it is determined NO in step S1064 of FIG. 20 and the frozen state is controlled until the waiting time for the presentation at the time of winning has elapsed, the BET process of FIG. 13 is not started, and the setting of the bet number remains prohibited. When the big bonus (1) winning effect waiting time has elapsed, the BET process of FIG. 13 is started, the bet number setting is released, and the bet number setting is permitted. To become. On the other hand, with regard to the credit settlement, even in the frozen state, the settlement switch 47 is detected in step S1062 in FIG. 20 and the settlement process shown in step S1063 is performed when the settlement switch 47 is operated. The prohibition is lifted at the time when the end of the credit card is determined, and the credit settlement is permitted from that time.

  Also, in the game in the big bonus (1), as a result of the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R being stopped, the game in which the end condition of the big bonus (1) is satisfied, that is, some winning occurs and the payout in the big bonus If the game has reached 465 in total and the stop function is not set, as shown in FIG. 24, the end of the game is determined at the end of the medal payout. When the end is determined, it is determined as YES in step S1065 in FIG. 20, and it is determined as NO in step S1070 in FIG. 13, the BET process in FIG. 13 is not started, and the setting of the bet number remains prohibited, and the ending effect When the local time has elapsed, the prohibition of betting amount set is released, a state in which betting amount set is permitted. On the other hand, with regard to the credit settlement, even in the frozen state, the settlement switch 47 is detected in step S1068 in FIG. 20 and the settlement process shown in step S1069 is performed when the settlement switch 47 is operated. The prohibition is lifted at the time when the end of the credit card is determined, and the credit settlement is permitted from that time.

  On the other hand, if the stop function is set, as shown in FIG. 25, the end of the game is determined when the medal payout ends, but after the end of the game is determined, the ending effect is determined. Even if the waiting time has elapsed, it is determined as YES in step S1066 of FIG. 20, and it is determined as NO in step S1074 until the second reset switch 93 is operated. The processing is not started and the setting of the bet number remains prohibited. When the second reset switch 93 is operated and the stop state is released, the bet number setting is also canceled and the bet number is set. The setting of is allowed. On the other hand, regarding the settlement of credits, even when the settlement is stopped, the settlement switch 47 is detected in step S1072 in FIG. 20 and the settlement process shown in step S1073 is performed when the settlement switch 47 is operated. When the end of the game is determined, the prohibition is lifted and the credit settlement is permitted from that point.

  In the present embodiment, the end condition for the big bonus (1) is that the total number of payouts in the big bonus (1) reaches 465, so that the end condition for the big bonus (1) is satisfied. In this case, medals must be paid out, and the end of the game is determined when the payout is completed. For example, the fact that the big bonus (1) reaches the specified number of games is applied as an end condition. In some cases, in the game where the condition for ending the big bonus (1) is satisfied, the medal is not paid out. In such a case, when the display results of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are derived. Thus, the end of the game is determined.

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 shifts the game state among the normal game state, RT, big bonus, and regular bonus, and issues a command according to the progress of the game. It is transmitted to the production control board 102. On the other hand, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs an original effect including the RT possibility notification based on the command received from the game control board 101. Hereinafter, the process of the effect performed by the control on the effect control board 102 side will be described.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing processing executed by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102. On the effect control board 102 side, it is determined whether or not a command sent from the game control board 101 has been received (step S1101). When any command is received from the game control board 101, it is determined what kind of the received command is (step S1102).

  If the type of the received command is the BET command transmitted in step S504, S517, S528 or S532, it is determined whether or not the BET command indicates that the currently set bet number is 1 (Step S1103). If it is indicated that the currently set bet number is not 1, the process directly returns to step S1101.

  If it is indicated that the currently set bet number is 1, it is determined whether or not the RT possibility notification flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S1104). If the RT possibility notification flag is not set, the process directly returns to step S1101. If the RT possibility notification flag is set, the game state stored in the RAM 122 in step S1121 is referred to the game state of the current game and the game state of the previous game, and the big bonus (2 ) Is determined (step S1105).

  When the big bonus (2) is completed in the previous game, information indicating that the gaming state is controlled to RT is further notified on the liquid crystal display 4. Further, the RT possibility notification flag set in the RAM 122 is deleted (step S1106). Then, the process returns to step S1101. On the other hand, if the big bonus (2) has not ended in the previous game, information indicating that the gaming state is not controlled by RT is further notified on the liquid crystal display 4. Further, the RT possibility notification flag set in the RAM 122 is deleted (step S1107). Then, the process returns to step S1101.

  If the received command type is the winning status notification command transmitted in step S724, the winning status indicated by the received winning status notification command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step S1108). Then, the process returns to step S1101.

  If the received command type is the reel rotation command transmitted in step S804, the liquid crystal display 4 starts the variation of the symbols by the three virtual reels (step S1109). Then, the process returns to step S1101.

  If the type of the received command is the reel stop command transmitted in step S812, the symbol variation on the virtual reel corresponding to the reel indicated by the received reel stop command is stopped and stored in the RAM 122 in step S1108. A symbol corresponding to the winning status and the symbol indicated by the reel stop command is derived to the virtual reel (step S1110). Then, the process returns to step S1101.

  If the received command type is the winning information command transmitted in step S913, the winning information stored in the RAM 122 up to the previous game is shifted and stored by one game, and the received winning information command is received. Is stored in the storage area for the latest game winning information (step S1111).

  Next, with reference to the gaming state saved in step S1121 until the previous game and the winning information saved in step S1111 until the current game, games other than the regular bonus or big bonus (1) until the current game In the state, it is determined whether or not the watermelon has been won three times in succession (step S1112). If the watermelon is won three times in a gaming state other than the regular bonus or the big bonus (1), the process proceeds to step S1116.

  If you have not won 3 consecutive watermelons in a gaming state other than the regular bonus or big bonus (1), you will win 2 consecutive watermelons in a gaming state other than the regular bonus or big bonus (1). It is determined whether or not (step S1113). If the watermelon is won twice in a gaming state other than the regular bonus or the big bonus (1), for example, the RT possibility notification lottery is performed based on the random number value extracted by the software random number function (step) S1114).

  As a result of the RT possibility notification lottery, it is determined whether or not it is determined to perform the RT possibility notification (step S1115). If it is not determined that the RT possibility notification is to be performed, the process directly returns to step S1101. When it is decided to notify the RT possibility, the liquid crystal display 4 notifies the RT possibility. At the same time, an RT possibility notification flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S1116). Then, the process returns to step S1101.

  If it is determined in step S1113 that the player has not won two consecutive watermelons in a gaming state other than the regular bonus or the big bonus (1), the received winning information command is provided in the regular bonus (big bonus (2)). Whether or not a big bonus (1) is won (step S1117). If neither the regular bonus nor the big bonus (1) is shown, the process returns to step S1101.

  If the winning of either the regular bonus or the big bonus (1) is indicated, it is determined whether or not the bonus notification flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S1118). If the bonus notification flag is not set, the process directly proceeds to step S1120. If the bonus notification flag is set, the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned off to end the bonus notification, and the bonus notification flag set in the RAM 122 is deleted (step S1119). Then, the process proceeds to step S1120. In step S1120, a predetermined bonus winning effect is performed by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 4, outputting sound from the speakers 7L and 7R, lighting the game effect LEDs 75A to 75E, and the like. Then, the process returns to step S1101. For example, if the big bonus (1) winning is shown, the big bonus (1) winning effect is performed as the bonus winning effect over the big bonus (1) winning effect waiting time. Note that at the time of winning the big bonus (2) and the regular bonus winning provided in the big bonus (2), it is determined NO in step S1117, so that the bonus winning effect is not performed in step S1120. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from noticing that the player has won the big bonus (2) and has won the regular bonus provided in the big bonus (2).

  If the received command type is the gaming state command transmitted in step S1009, S1016, or S1022, the gaming state saved in the RAM 122 up to the previous game is shifted and saved one game at a time. The gaming state indicated by the gaming state command (that is, the gaming state applied in the next game) is saved in the latest game state saving area (step S1121).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the gaming state applied in the next game is a regular bonus or a big bonus (1) (step S1122). When the game state applied in the next game is either the regular bonus or the big bonus (1), the process directly returns to step S1101. If the gaming state applied in the next game is neither the regular bonus nor the big bonus (1), it is determined whether or not the big bonus (1) has ended in the current game (step S1123).

  If the big bonus (1) has not ended in this game, refer to the winning situation stored in the RAM 122 in step S1108, and the regular bonus (regular bonus provided in the big bonus (2) in this game will be shown. Whether or not the big bonus (1) has been won (step S1124). If neither the regular bonus (excluding the regular bonus provided in the big bonus (2)) nor the big bonus (1) is won in the current game, the process returns to step S1101.

  If the regular bonus (except the regular bonus provided in the big bonus (2)) or the big bonus (1) is won in this game, it is determined whether or not the bonus notification flag is set in the RAM 122. (Step S1125). If the bonus notification flag is set, the process directly returns to step S1101. If the bonus notification flag is not set, for example, a bonus notification lottery is performed based on the random number value extracted by the software random number function (step S1126).

  As a result of the bonus notification lottery, it is determined whether or not it has been decided to perform bonus notification (step S1127). If it is not determined that the bonus notification is to be performed, the process directly returns to step S1101. When it is determined that the bonus notification is to be performed, the bonus notification lamp 66 is turned on, and the bonus notification unit 36 performs the bonus notification. At the same time, a bonus notification flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S1128). Then, the process returns to step S1101.

  If the big bonus (1) is ended in the current game in step S1123, an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4, sound is output from the speakers 7L and 7R, and the game effect LEDs 75A to 75E are turned on. The ending effect indicating that the big bonus (1) has ended is performed over the ending effect waiting time (step S1129). Then, the process returns to step S1101. Note that at least when the regular bonus provided in the big bonus (2) or the big bonus (2) is completed, it is not determined YES in step S1123, and therefore the ending effect is not performed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from noticing that the player was in the big bonus (2) and that the player was in the regular bonus provided in the big bonus (2).

  If the received command type is another command, processing corresponding to each command type is executed (step S1132). Since the processing executed when other types of commands are received is not related to the present invention, detailed description thereof is omitted. Thereafter, the process returns to step S1101.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, in any game state, a watermelon may be won in the internal lottery (be sure to win a prize without failing), but the regular bonus (when in the normal game state or RT) ( The winning probability (that is, the winning probability) of the watermelon is higher when it is in the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) (including the regular bonus provided).

  Big Bonus (2) can be ended by paying out more than 30 medals, but the chances of winning 15 watermelons are very high. In this case, it is expected to finish in 3 games. Since the maximum number of medals paid out in one game is 15 when winning a watermelon, the gaming state of the big bonus (2) does not end in a period shorter than three games. Because of the high probability of watermelon winning, in many cases, the big bonus (2) wins the watermelon for 3 consecutive games. However, even in a normal gaming state or RT, three games may be won in the watermelon continuously.

  On the other hand, after the big bonus (2) ends, the gaming state is controlled to RT for the subsequent 100 games. RT is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state as much as the replay winning probability is high, and the gaming state is controlled to RT based on the big bonus (2) winning when in RT Even so, it is a gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the RT before winning the big bonus (2) from the viewpoint of a large number of remaining games.

  Here, the fact that the gaming state has been controlled by the big bonus (2) means that no player until the end of the game, except that the combination of “bell-JAC-watermelon” is derived on the winning line of the variable display device 2. Is not shown. On the other hand, if there is a three-game consecutive win of watermelon that is likely to occur in the big bonus (2) but also occurs in the normal gaming state or RT, the liquid crystal display 2 will notify the RT possibility. .

  Even if the RT possibility notification is made, if the player has missed whether or not the display result before winning 3 games to the watermelon was the big bonus (2), the player actually controls to a new RT. In the case where the game is not performed, that is, when the game is originally RT or in the normal game state, the player can be expected to be newly controlled to the RT of 100 games. In addition, the player can be made to pay attention to the derivation of a small role (especially a watermelon) having a relatively low value as compared with the special role of only paying out medals for one game. Thereby, the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, control of the gaming state such as control to the regular bonus, control to the big bonus (1), and a series of control from the big bonus (2) to RT is performed according to the display result of the variable display device 2. Also, since the end of these gaming states is performed based on the number of medals paid out and the number of winning or winning games, it can be said that it is performed according to the display result of the variable display device 2. In addition to this, the RT possibility notification is also performed by a three-game continuous winning of watermelon, and is not irrelevant to the display result of the variable display device 2. In this way, since the lottery that is not included in the original gaming nature of the slot machine is not separately performed, the player's interest is directed to the derivation of the watermelon and the control to the RT while following the original gaming nature. Can do.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the watermelon applied when the RT possibility notification is performed has a higher winning probability than the other small roles even in the normal gaming state or RT, and may be missed. The frequency of appearance is high. For this reason, even if the player is not actually controlled by the big bonus (2) and is not controlled by the new RT, the player may be expected to control the new RT. As a result, the player can be given an appropriate sense of expectation for control over RT.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the RT possibility notification is performed at a predetermined rate even if only two games of watermelon winning are consecutive. For this reason, unexpectedness arises in the RT possibility notification, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, when the possibility of RT is notified when the winning of watermelon continues in the first two games of the big bonus (2), the fact that it is not controlled by RT when the bet number is set in the next game. Informed. However, there is a high possibility that the third game will win the watermelon, and if the third game also wins the watermelon, it will be notified that the RT is controlled after the RT possibility notification.

  (4) In the embodiment described above, the result of each game in the slot machine 1 is indicated by the display result derived to the variable display device 2 composed of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Except when the bonus (2) is won, a symbol corresponding to the display result of the variable display device 2 is derived on the virtual reel winning line displayed on the liquid crystal display 4. The liquid crystal display 4 is larger than the variable display device 2 and is close to the height of the player's line of sight and is easy to visually recognize. From the relationship between the winning probability of each role and the presence or absence of missing, the player With this display, the game can be advanced even when the variable display device 2 is hardly seen.

  Here, in order to stop the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R constituting the variable display device 2, there is a restriction that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R must be stopped within a range of a maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds from the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R. Although imposed, such a restriction is not imposed on the stop of the virtual reel displayed on the liquid crystal display 4. For this reason, when the virtual reel of the liquid crystal display 4 is stopped, it is possible to perform various effects impossible when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R of the variable display device 2 are stopped, thereby improving the entertainment of the game. Can do.

  Even if the big bonus (2) is won, only the display result of losing is derived to the virtual reel. In the big bonus (2) winning, no medals are paid out. Therefore, when the player plays a game by looking only at the virtual reel of the liquid crystal display 4, the gaming state is controlled to the big bonus (2). It is possible to prevent the player from being detected. On the other hand, the display result of the big bonus (2) derived to the variable display device 2 that is more difficult to visually recognize than the liquid crystal display 4 on which the virtual reel is displayed is composed of any different types of symbol combinations. . For this reason, even if the display result of the variable display device 2 is viewed, it is difficult for the player to recognize the big bonus (2).

  (5) In the embodiment described above, when an abnormality occurs in the data stored in the RAM 112, the RAM is controlled to an abnormal error state, the game is disabled, and the setting change mode is entered. If the setting value is not newly selected or set based on the setting change operation, the state where the progress of the game is disabled is not released. That is, even if an abnormality occurs in the data stored in the RAM 112, the setting value selected and set based on the setting change operation (in general, the setting value) is not set automatically by the slot machine 1. Since the change operation is performed by an employee of the game store, it is ensured that the game is played based on the setting value selected by the game store side), so that the fairness of the game can be achieved.

  (6) In the embodiment described above, the setting value stored in the setting value work 112-4 is an appropriate value (1) when determining whether or not to win the winning combination in the internal lottery. If it is not a value in the range of ~ 6), instead of determining whether or not to win with a probability based on a default setting value (for example, setting 1), in this case too, it is controlled to a RAM abnormal error state, If the progress of the game is disabled and the mode is changed to the setting change mode and a setting value is not newly selected and set based on the setting change operation, the disabled state of the game is not released. Similarly, when the betting number is not an appropriate value, the RAM abnormal error state is controlled. In other words, even if it is not possible to properly determine whether or not to win the winning lot in the internal lottery, the game will be played again based on the setting value selected and set based on the setting change operation. Is secured, so that the fairness of the game can be achieved.

  (7) In addition, the data stored in the RAM 112 is abnormal in most cases when the control cannot be continued due to a malfunction in the control such as a power failure or the control unit 110 running away. Since it is determined whether or not the data is normal only when the control unit 110 is activated after recovering from these states, the determination whether or not the data stored in the RAM 112 is normal is abnormal. Can only be done in situations where there is a high probability that That is, in a situation where there is a low possibility that an abnormality has occurred in the data stored in the RAM 112, the determination does not need to be performed, and the load on the control unit 110 can be reduced.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the RAM parity is calculated based on the data stored in the RAM 112, particularly in the power interruption interrupt process executed by the input of the voltage drop signal generated when the power is turned off. In the next startup, the RAM parity obtained by calculation is compared with the RAM parity stored in the parity storage area 112-7, and the data stored in the RAM 112 is stored in the parity storage area 112-7. Whether or not is normal. Since it is possible to determine whether or not the data in the RAM 112 is normal only by comparing the RAM parity at the time of input of the voltage drop signal generated when the power supply is shut off and at the time of startup, the determination can be performed accurately and easily. Can do.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, when an abnormality occurs in the data in the RAM 112 and the progress of the game is disabled, the set value as a condition for canceling the disabled state of the game is set. The data stored in the RAM 112 is initialized in accordance with the transition to the setting change mode (setting change process) in which the change operation is valid. For this reason, the initialization of data associated with the occurrence of an abnormality in the data in the RAM 112 and the initialization of data associated with selection / setting of the set value can be performed at a time, so that useless processing can be omitted. .

  Further, when the control unit 110 is activated, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 92 is ON before determining whether or not the data in the RAM 112 is normal. At that time, the setting key switch 92 is If it is determined that the data is in the ON state, the process proceeds to the setting change mode without determining whether the data in the RAM 112 is normal. In this way, a new set value is selected and set without determining whether or not the data in the RAM 112 is normal, so that useless processing can be omitted.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the unused stack area and the unused area 112-8 of the stack area 112-6 in the RAM 112 of the control unit 110 are initialized for each game (initial process). Even if an illegal program is stored using an unused area of the RAM 112 such as the unused stack area and the unused area 112-8 in the stack area 112-6, the illegal program can be prevented from being resident. .

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, in the game in which the big bonus (1) win has occurred, the prohibition of credit settlement is canceled when the end of the game is determined, and after the game ends, the big bonus (1) Even during the period when the setting of the number of bets is prohibited until the waiting time at the stage of winning the prize, the medal memorized as credit can be returned, so that the player's will is reflected as much as possible. Then, the medal for the credit stored as owned by the player can be received. Thus, for example, in a game in which a big bonus (1) win has occurred, before starting the big bonus game accompanying the occurrence of the big bonus (1) win, a part of medals stored as credits (eg, a prize) It is possible to exchange for soft drinks, cigarettes, etc.), but it is possible to receive a medal return reflecting such a player's will.

  On the other hand, in a game in which a big bonus (2) win has occurred, the prohibition of credit settlement is canceled when the end of the game is determined as usual. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from noticing that the big bonus (2) winning has occurred because the bet amount cannot be set even though the game is over.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, in the game in which the big bonus (1) end condition is satisfied, the prohibition of credit settlement is canceled at the time when the end of the game is determined, and after the game ends, waiting for the ending effect Even during the period when the setting of the number of bets is prohibited until the time has passed, it is possible to return medal memorized as credits. Medals for credits stored as belonging to the owner can be received. This makes it possible to receive a medal return reflecting the will of the player who wants to end the game immediately after the end of the big bonus (1).

  On the other hand, in a game in which the big bonus (2) end condition is satisfied, the prohibition of the credit settlement is canceled when the end of the game is determined as usual. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from noticing that the big bonus (2) winning has occurred because the bet amount cannot be set even though the game is over.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, when the big bonus (1) winning occurs, the big bonus (1) indicating that the big bonus (1) winning has occurred over the period during which the setting of the number of bets is prohibited. ) Since the winning effect is executed, it is possible to effectively enhance the interest of the player when shifting to the big bonus (1) with the occurrence of the big bonus (1).

  Also, at the end of the game in which the big bonus (1) end condition is satisfied, an ending effect indicating that the big bonus (1) has ended is executed over a period during which the setting of the number of bets is prohibited. The end of (1) can be notified in an easy-to-understand manner.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, in the game in which the big bonus (1) end condition is satisfied, even when the game is controlled to be stopped, credit settlement is prohibited when the end of the game is determined. The medal stored as credit is returned even during the period when the setting of the bet amount is prohibited until the second stop switch 93 is operated by the store clerk and the stop state is released after the game is released. Therefore, it is possible to receive medals for credits stored as belonging to the player, reflecting the player's will as much as possible. This makes it possible to receive a medal return reflecting the will of the player who wants to end the game immediately after the end of the big bonus (1).

  On the other hand, in a game in which the big bonus (2) end condition is satisfied, the game is not controlled to be stopped, and the prohibition of credit settlement is canceled when the end of the game is determined as usual. . Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from noticing that the big bonus (2) winning has occurred because the bet amount cannot be set even though the game is over.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, while the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is in operation, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is always controlled by the regular bonus. ), The number of medals can be increased the fastest, so that the player's interest in the transition to the big bonus can be enhanced rather than the regular bonus operating in accordance with the JACIN winning as in the past. In particular, like the big bonus (1) in the above-described embodiment, the total number of medals paid out in the big bonus is set to a specified value (for example, 465) without ending the big bonus at the number of transitions to the regular bonus. If the end condition is satisfied by reaching, the number of net increase in the big bonus (1) can be increased, so that the interest of the player accompanying the shift to the big bonus (1) can be further increased.

  (16) In the embodiment described above, the regular bonus is activated simultaneously with the transition to the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2), and one game is played during the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2). Each time it is determined whether the regular bonus is in operation or not, and if it is determined that the regular bonus is not in operation, the regular bonus is activated again, so that the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) While is running, it is always controlled to a regular bonus. For this reason, while the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is operating, it is only necessary to control the regular bonus, so the control accompanying the transition to the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) is performed. In addition, since it is determined whether or not the regular bonus is in operation for each game, the control program for each game in the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) Regardless of whether or not it is in operation, it can be shared, and the processing can be simplified and the program capacity can be reduced.

  (17) In the embodiment described above, before determining whether the regular bonus is inactive, it is determined whether the big bonus is in effect, and when it is determined that the big bonus is in effect in the determination. In other words, if the big bonus end condition is not satisfied, it is determined whether the regular bonus is inactive. If not, the regular bonus is activated, so the big bonus ends. In spite of this, the determination for reactivating the regular bonus, that is, the unnecessary determination is not performed.

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, a regular bonus medium signal indicating that the regular bonus is in progress is started in response to the regular bonus medium flag being set in step S703, and the regular bonus medium flag is erased in step S1006. The output is stopped in response to this. That is, even when the regular bonus is activated continuously during the big bonus, the output of the regular bonus medium signal is stopped until the regular bonus medium flag is cleared and then set again. For this reason, it is possible to determine that the regular bonus has been temporarily interrupted by an external device that has received the regular bonus medium signal. For example, whether the slot machine is operating normally from the externally output signal, etc. Tests can be properly performed with external equipment.

  (19) In the embodiment described above, a plurality of stop controls in which stop positions (display results) are uniquely determined with respect to stop operation positions (areas assigned to the number of steps from the reel reference position). When all reels are rotating in the table, a stop control table uniquely determined for the internal winning state for each gaming state is selected, and reel stop control is performed according to the selected stop control table. Done. On the other hand, if any of the reels has already stopped, select a stop control table uniquely defined for the internal winning state for each gaming state, the stop position of the stopped reel, The reel stop control is performed in accordance with the selected stop control table, and the game condition, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stopped position of the stopped reel (display result)) all have the same condition. When this happens, reel stop control is performed based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. Therefore, as in the prior art, one stop control table is further selected from a plurality of stop control tables for one internal winning state by a lottery different from the internal lottery (for example, a lottery lottery for reel control, etc.). This is unnecessary, and the control for stopping the reel does not become complicated.

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, the storage address of the number of determination values of each lottery target role registered in the role-specific table for each gaming state may differ depending on the set value. For the combination having the same winning probability regardless of the set value, the number of determination values is stored in common regardless of the set value. By storing the number of determination values in common in this way, the storage capacity required for that is reduced. However, in the role-specific table, the number of determination values stored at different addresses is the same even if the target state of the internal lottery is the same as the game state and the addresses storing the number of determination values referenced according to the set value are different. May be the same.

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

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

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

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

  (1) In the above embodiment, when the set value is changed, all the data in the RAM 112 is initialized except for the stack area being used. However, in order to initialize the data in the RAM 112, a separate initialization operation (for example, when the power is turned on with the setting key switch 92 turned on) is performed when the set value is changed. It may be necessary to operate the reset switch 93). It may be possible to recover from the RAM abnormal error state by initializing the data in the RAM 112 by performing not only the setting value changing operation but also the initialization operation. Specifically, after determining YES in step S103 of FIG. 9, a step for determining whether or not the second reset switch 93 is operated is provided, and the second reset switch 93 is operated by the step. When it is determined that the process has been performed, the process may proceed to step S109.

  (2) In the above embodiment, all the data in the RAM 112 is initialized in addition to the set value work 112-4, except for the stack area being used, in accordance with the change of the set value. . However, not only the data in the RAM 112 other than the stack area being used is initialized in accordance with the change in the setting value as described above, but an initialization operation separate from the operation for changing the setting value. (For example, operation of the second reset switch 93), all data in the RAM 112 are initialized except for the set value work 112-4 and the stack area in use, and the set value is changed. Thus, a new set value may be stored in the set value work 112-4.

  Specifically, after step S102 of FIG. 9 is performed, a step for determining whether or not the second reset switch 93 is operated is provided, and the second reset switch 93 is operated by the step. When the determination is made, all the data in the RAM 112 is initialized except for the set value work 112-4 and the stack area in use, and whether or not the setting key switch 92 is in the ON state is determined. When the setting key switch 92 is in the ON state by this processing, the process proceeds to step S110, and when the setting key switch 92 is not in the ON state, the interrupt prohibition is canceled. The game control process may be performed. In addition, when the 2nd reset switch 93 is not operated, you may comprise so that it may progress to the process of step S104. As a result, the RAM abnormality error state can be recovered by initializing the data in the RAM 112 by performing not only the setting value changing operation but also the initialization operation. Further, from the RAM abnormality error state excluding the set value abnormality, the data in the RAM 112 can be initialized and restored only by performing the initialization operation.

  (3) In the above embodiment, as shown in steps S701 to S703 of the lottery process performed for each game, it is determined whether or not the big bonus is being performed, and it is determined that the big bonus is being performed. It is determined whether the regular bonus is in effect, and if it is determined that the regular bonus is not in effect, the regular bonus flag is set to control the regular bonus while the big bonus is operating. The example to do was demonstrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, whether the conditions for ending the regular bonus are satisfied when it is determined NO in step S1014 of the payout process performed for each game without performing the processes of steps S701 to S703. When it is determined that the regular bonus end condition is satisfied, it is determined whether the regular bonus medium flag is set. If the regular bonus medium flag is not set, the regular bonus medium is determined. You may comprise so that the process which sets a flag may be performed. As a result, the process for reactivating the regular bonus only needs to be performed when the regular bonus end condition is satisfied, so that unnecessary processing is not performed in a state where the control of the regular bonus has not ended. Further, despite the end of the big bonus, a determination for starting the regular bonus, that is, an unnecessary determination is not performed.

  (4) In the above embodiment, the winning probability of watermelon in the big bonus (2) is 14801/16384 (≈1 / 1.1) as in the case of the regular bonus and the big bonus (1). However, the winning probability of the watermelon in the big bonus (2) may be different from the regular bonus and the big bonus (2). The winning probability of watermelon in the big bonus (2) may be 100% as long as it is higher than the winning probability of watermelon in the normal gaming state. However, it is preferable to have a winning probability of about 50% at least. In this case, since the winning of watermelon in the big bonus (2) often does not continue, the watermelon can be selected even if 3 games are not consecutive. Winning a player can increase the player's expectation for RT.

  (5) In the above embodiment, the game state is controlled to RT after the big bonus (2) with the end condition of paying out more than 30 medals is ended. The gaming state may be controlled to RT after a predetermined challenge bonus (a gaming state in which the maximum stop delay time of a predetermined reel is shortened and a small role winning is possible regardless of the result of the internal lottery) is completed. Alternatively, the gaming state may be controlled to RT after the regular bonus (which is different from the regular bonus described above) with the digestion of the three games as an end condition. In addition, instead of RT which makes the replay winning probability higher than that in the normal gaming state, the AT for notifying the type of the winning combination (or operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning the winning combination) (Assist Time) or AR combined with AT and RT may be applied.

  (6) In the above embodiment, except for the case where the RT possibility notification lottery is won, the RT possibility notification is performed on the condition that the watermelon has won three games in succession. RT on the condition that a predetermined number of games have been continuously won in any of the small roles, for example, either watermelon or bell (for example, watermelon-watermelon-watermelon, watermelon-bell-bell, bell-watermelon-bell, etc.) The possibility notification may be performed.

  In this case, it suffices if the total winning probability of the type of small role for which the RT possibility notification is to be performed is higher than that in the normal gaming state in the big bonus (2). For example, in the example of the above embodiment, the winning probability of the bell does not change, but the winning probability of the watermelon is high in the big bonus (2), so the winning probability of the sum of the bell and the watermelon is the big bonus (2 ) Becomes higher than the normal gaming state.

  Thus, in the case where the RT possibility is notified by continuously winning one of a plurality of types of small roles, especially in the case of controlling to RT after a bonus that ends on the condition that a predetermined number of games have been consumed, Even if the number of medals paid out varies depending on the type of combination, the effect appears without exception. In addition, by increasing the types of small combinations as conditions for continuous winnings, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation for control over RT.

  (7) In the above embodiment, the display result corresponding to the display result of the variable display device 2 on the virtual reel of the liquid crystal display 4 from the winning of the big bonus (2) to the end of the gaming state of the big bonus (2). However, the player was not notified of information related to the control of the big bonus (2). However, if the player cannot specify that the game is controlled to the big bonus (2), for example, when the game is controlled by the big bonus (2), the predetermined information is given at a higher rate than when the game is not controlled. You may perform things, such as reporting. In addition, if it is not notified in all the big bonuses (2), information that can be specified to be controlled by the big bonus (2) may be notified before the end of the big bonus (2). May be. However, it is preferable to suppress the notification of information that can be specified to be controlled to the big bonus (2) to a relatively low ratio of about 1/10 or less.

  (8) In the above embodiment, the RT possibility notification is performed by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 4. However, by outputting sound in a predetermined form from the speakers 7L and 7U, or You may perform by lighting lamps, such as the reel lamp 3LP and the game effect lamps 75A-75E, in a predetermined mode. It may be performed by a combination of image display, sound output, and lighting of lamps. Further, in the slot machine including the fourth reel for production in addition to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R constituting the variable display device 2, the RT possibility notification may be performed using the fourth reel.

  (9) In the above embodiment, the stop control table for determining the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is selected according to the setting status of the winning flag. For example, only the watermelon winning flag is set. The stop control table selected when the player is in the game is the same regardless of the gaming state. On the other hand, even when only the same watermelon winning flag is set, the stop control table selected in the normal gaming state or RT and the stop control table selected in the big bonus (2) are: It may be different.

  For example, when only the watermelon winning flag is set, a stop control table in which “watermelon” symbols are aligned on a diagonal line in the normal gaming state or RT is not selected, but a big bonus ( In 2), a stop control table in which symbols of “watermelon” are aligned on the winning line in the diagonal direction may be selected (100% may be used). As a result, not only whether or not to win the watermelon, but also the player's interest can be directed to the winning line where “watermelon” symbols are arranged, and the interest of the game is further improved.

  Further, the same stop control table for determining the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is selected regardless of the gaming state if the winning flag setting status is the same (that is, the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R). Although the same display result is derived if the procedure is the same), the derivation of the symbols to the virtual reel of the liquid crystal display 4 differs depending on the game state even if the winning flag setting status is the same (on the winning line) Difference). In this case as well, not only whether or not the symbol corresponding to the watermelon is derived to the virtual reel, but also the player's interest can be directed to the derivation mode, and the interest of the game is further improved.

  (10) In the above embodiment, the regular bonus and the big bonus (1) are not different from the big bonus (2) in the internal lottery winning probability and the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. However, the regular bonus and the big bonus (1) are different from the big bonus (2) in terms of the end conditions and the presence or absence of RT, and there is no possibility of RT notification even if the game is won for three consecutive games. It was. On the other hand, in the regular bonus and the big bonus (1), when the watermelon is won for three consecutive games, the RT possibility notification may be performed. When the player sets a bet for the next game after reporting the possibility of RT, continuation of regular bonus or big bonus (1), new RT, lost (ordinary RT or normal game It is good also as what reports the distinction of a state. In this case, the regular bonus or big bonus is maintained in the same manner as the big bonus (2) until the regular bonus or the big bonus (1) is continued, the new RT, or the lost (originally RT or normal gaming state) is notified. The notification means may be controlled so that the player cannot specify that the player has won (1) and is controlled by the regular bonus or the big bonus (1).

  The big bonus (1) has the same condition of paying out more than 30 medals as the big bonus (2). However, unlike the big bonus (2), the bonus may not be controlled by RT. Here, when three games are won in succession in the normal gaming state, RT, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2), the possibility of RT is notified, and the player bets for the next game. When the number is set, it means that it is newly controlled by RT (that it was a big bonus (2)) or that it is not controlled by RT (normal gaming state, that was RT or big bonus (1)) It is good also as what reports. In this case, the player has won the regular bonus or the big bonus (1) as well as the regular bonus or the big bonus until the notification that the RT is controlled or the RT is not controlled. The notifying means may be controlled so that the player cannot specify that the bonus (1) is controlled.

  Further, the RT controlled after the end of the big bonus (2) is controlled to an RT having a different number of continuous games, and three games are continued in the normal gaming state, RT, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2). Then, it is possible to notify the RT possibility when winning a watermelon. Here, when the player sets the number of bets for the next game, the number of newly granted RT games (ordinary gaming state or 0 when three consecutive wins are made in watermelon in RT) is notified. It is good also as what to do.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, when the regular bonus or the big bonus (1) is won and the result of losing is obtained, the chance is derived to the variable display device 2. Of course, there are many types of chances as compared to the winning display result, and in the slot machine 1 of the above embodiment, the game can be advanced even if the player does not see the variable display device 2 so much. Players often miss eye derivation. Therefore, when a chance chance is derived in the variable display device 2, a predetermined chance effect may be performed. The chance effect can be performed at a predetermined rate even when the losing eye is actually derived.

  Even if the beginner is relatively unfamiliar with the game and cannot determine whether or not the display result of the variable display device 2 is the chance, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus You will be able to know with certainty that you may have won (2). Since the chance is lost from the viewpoint of winning, it cannot be determined according to the winning information command. Therefore, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are referred to the stop symbols stored in the stop symbol table of the RAM 122 based on the reel stop command. It is sufficient to determine whether all of the above are stopped and a chance is derived from the variable display device 2.

  (12) In the above embodiment, when some of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are already stopped, the internal winning state for each gaming state and the stop position of the stopped reel On the other hand, a stop control table uniquely determined is selected, and reel stop control is performed according to the selected stop control table. Here, instead of the stop position of the stopped reel, the position when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated to stop the reel (that is, the number of steps of the reel) may be applied. Good. Also in this case, similarly to the selection of the stop control table in the above embodiment, it is possible to obtain an effect that the control for stopping the reel does not become complicated.

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

  (14) In the above embodiment, the internal lottery is performed by sequentially adding the number of determination values of each combination corresponding to the game situation to the obtained random number for internal lottery, and when the addition result overflows The role was determined to be a winner. On the other hand, a winning determination table in which a determination value for determining each combination as winning is determined for each game in accordance with the number of determination values for each combination according to the game situation, and the internal random number for internal lottery acquired It is also possible to perform an internal lottery by comparing the value of each with the determination value of each combination.

  (15) In the above embodiment, the determination value number storage area stores a determination value number in each case using a 2-byte area. However, in a general slot machine, the number of determination values for a combination such as regular bonus, big bonus (1), or big bonus (2) may exceed 255 in any gaming situation. Absent. Thus, for those that do not need to set the number of determination values exceeding 255, the number of determination values may be stored using only a 1-byte area.

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

  (17) In the above embodiment, in a game in which the gaming state is the big bonus and the big bonus medium flag (the big bonus (1) medium flag or the big bonus (2) medium flag) is set in the RAM 112, the start lever It is determined whether or not the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 112 during the operation of No. 11. If the regular bonus flag is not set, this is set to control the regular bonus. Even when the regular bonus is controlled first after the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is not yet completed. Even when the regular bonus is controlled again when there is not, the same processing should be performed.

  On the other hand, when the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is won, a regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 together with the big bonus (1) medium flag or the big bonus (2) medium flag. When the regular bonus end condition is satisfied, the regular bonus medium flag is deleted. Here, when the regular bonus medium flag is deleted, it is determined that the end condition of the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is not satisfied, and the big bonus (1) medium flag or the big bonus (2) is determined. If the medium flag is set in the RAM 112, the regular bonus medium flag may be set in the RAM 112 again and controlled to a new regular bonus as it is. In this case, when the big bonus is controlled by winning the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), it can be controlled to the regular bonus at the same time. When the bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is not finished, the player can immediately return to the regular bonus.

  In addition, the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) game state provides a small role game in which JACIN is won with a relatively high probability of winning the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2). By winning JACIN (for example, “Bell-JAC-JAC”, which will be the subject of an internal lottery during the small role game) based on JACIN winning in the game, the gaming state is set to a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2) A regular bonus in the above may be provided. If the regular bonus for one set is ended during the big bonus and the end condition of the big bonus is not yet satisfied, the game can be controlled again as the small role game.

  (18) In the above embodiment, the reel control table is selected in advance based on the setting status of the winning flag, and the stop position of the symbol is determined with reference to the reel control table when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. The slot machine that stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by the table system that stops the reels at the stop position has been described as an example. On the other hand, based on the current symbol position when the stop condition is satisfied and the setting status of the winning flag, the pull-in control is performed so that the symbols of the winning symbols are aligned, or the symbol of the winning symbol is not selected The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine that stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a control method in which the removal control is performed so as not to be aligned.

  In the control method, when the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is detected, the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R are within the range of the maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds from the symbol displayed at that time ( It is determined whether or not there is a winning symbol having a winning flag set in a range of a total of five frames including the displayed symbol and the amount drawn. If there is a symbol with a winning flag set (in case of duplicate winning, it will be judged from the symbol of the role that is given priority to derivation), select the symbol for winning the winning combination and win the line (already stopped) When there is a reel, the winning display result together with the symbols on the stopped reel is derived on a configurable winning line). Otherwise, a symbol for not winning any combination is selected and derived. That is, even when the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by this control method, it can be derived by stopping the symbols within the range of the maximum stop delay time after the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is detected. The display result corresponding to the setting status of the winning flag is derived as the display result of the variable display device 2.

  (19) In the above embodiment, the variable display device 2 is provided with the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R having a plurality of symbols arranged in a predetermined order on the outer peripheral portion, and the rotation of these reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The symbols are variably displayed by driving. However, a device that virtually displays a symbol on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device may be used instead of the variable display device 2 described above.

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting a bet number and giving a game value associated with winning is described as an example. However, the slot machine embodying the present invention may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) to which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  (21) In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which it is determined whether or not the big bonus (1) winning effect waiting time has elapsed in step S1064 of FIG. However, the time for releasing the frozen state at the time of winning the big bonus (1) is not limited to the waiting time at the stage of winning the big bonus (1), but is shorter than the waiting time at the stage of winning the big bonus (1). Alternatively, it may be longer than the big bonus (1) winning effect waiting time.

  (22) In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the ending effect waiting time has elapsed in step S1070 of FIG. 20, and the ending effect waiting time has elapsed unless the stop function is set to be valid. An example of releasing the freeze state from time to time has been described. However, the time for releasing the frozen state at the end of the big bonus (1) is not limited to the waiting time for the ending effect, but may be shorter than the waiting time for the ending effect. It may be a long time.

  (23) In the above embodiment, the example in which the control is set to the frozen state both at the time of winning the big bonus (1) and at the end of the big bonus (1) has been described. However, the control is not limited to the freeze state on both sides, but may be controlled to the freeze state only when winning the big bonus (1), or controlled to the freeze state only at the end of the big bonus (1). It may be.

  (24) In the above embodiment, a plurality of small roles such as bells, cherries, and watermelons are provided. In step S709 of the lottery process in FIG. An example of performing lottery has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the case where a plurality of small combinations are provided, and for example, one type of small combination may be provided. For example, only a watermelon may be provided as a small role, and the internal lottery may be performed by reading out the watermelon as a small role in step S709 of the lottery process in FIG.

  (25) It should be noted that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is a front view showing the whole structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the control circuit of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the storage area of RAM in a game control board. (A) is a figure which shows the symbol combination of the winning combination, (b) is a figure which shows the example of the winning combination table according to a gaming state, (c) is a figure which shows the example of a table according to a role It is. It is a figure which shows the example of the storage area of the number of judgment values. It is a figure which shows the structure of the table index stored in ROM in a game control board. It is a figure which shows an example of a stop control table. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process which the control part in a game control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the setting change process which the control part in a game control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the RAM abnormality error process which the control part in a game control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process which the control part in a game control board performs for every game. It is a flowchart which shows a BET process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows a BET process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows a payment process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows a lottery process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows a reel rotation process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows a winning determination process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows a payout process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows a freeze process in detail. It is a timing chart which shows the period when the setting of a bet number is permitted, and the period when adjustment of a credit is permitted. It is a timing chart which shows the period when the setting of a bet number is permitted, and the period when adjustment of a credit is permitted. It is a timing chart which shows the period when the setting of a bet number is permitted, and the period when adjustment of a credit is permitted. It is a timing chart which shows the period when the setting of a bet number is permitted, and the period when adjustment of a credit is permitted. It is a timing chart which shows the period when the setting of a bet number is permitted, and the period when adjustment of a credit is permitted. It is a flowchart which shows the process which the control part in an effect control board performs.

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  1 slot machine, 2 variable display device, 4 liquid crystal display, 101 game control board, 111 CPU, 112 RAM, 113 ROM, 102 effect control board, 121 CPU, 122 RAM, 123 ROM.

Claims (7)

The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value, and the display result is derived to a variable display device that displays a plurality of types of identification information in a variable manner. In a slot machine in which one game is completed and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
A means for determining whether or not derivation of a winning display result is permitted before a display result of the variable display device is derived for each game, and a plurality of types of small combination displays accompanied by the addition of the gaming value The small role determining means for determining that the derivation of the result is permitted, and the probability that it is determined that the derivation of the specific small role display result among the plurality of types of small role display results is permitted is higher than that in the normal gaming state. Predetermining means including special deciding means for deciding to permit the derivation of the special display result accompanying the transition to the special gaming state
Based on the operation of a predetermined setting operation means, one of the allowable stages is selected from a plurality of allowable stages having different ratios for determining that the pre-determining means permits the derivation of the winning display result. Allowable stage setting means to set,
Data storage means for storing data indicating the allowable stage set by the allowable stage setting means and data updated in accordance with the progress of the game, respectively, so as to be readable and writable;
A permissible step data determining unit that determines whether or not the data indicating the permissible step stored in the data storage unit for each game is appropriate data indicating a permissible step that can be set by the permissible step setting unit;
Disabling means for disabling the progress of the game when it is determined by the allowable stage data determining means that the data indicating the allowable stage stored in the data storage means is not appropriate data;
In a state where the progress of the game is disabled by the disabling means, the progress of the game is performed on the condition that the allowable stage is newly set by the allowable stage setting means based on the operation of the setting operation means. A disabling release means for releasing the disabled state and allowing the game to proceed,
Derivation control means for deriving the display result of the variable display device according to the determination result of the prior determination means;
Means for controlling the gaming state to the special gaming state when the special display result is derived, wherein the expected value of the number of games continuously controlled in the special gaming state is a predetermined number of games. Special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to the special gaming state;
Specific game state control means for controlling the game state to a specific game state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal game state different from the special game state after the special game state has ended;
A game state notification control means for controlling notification means for notifying information relating to control of the gaming state separately from the display result derived to the variable display device;
The gaming state notification control means includes
A special gaming state in which the notification means is controlled so that the player cannot specify that the special gaming state is controlled after the special display result is derived until the special gaming state ends. De-identification control means,
In the normal game state or the special game state that cannot be specified by the special game state specifying means, the control to the specific game state when the specified small role display result is derived continuously for the predetermined number of games. A slot machine comprising: a predetermined continuous time notification control means for causing the notification means to notify the information relating to the information. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value, and the display result is derived to a variable display device that displays a plurality of types of identification information in a variable manner. In a slot machine in which one game is completed and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
A means for determining whether or not derivation of a winning display result is permitted before a display result of the variable display device is derived for each game, and a plurality of types of small combination displays accompanied by the addition of the gaming value The small role determining means for determining that the derivation of the result is permitted, and the probability that it is determined that the derivation of the specific small role display result among the plurality of types of small role display results is permitted is higher than that in the normal gaming state. Predetermining means including special deciding means for deciding to permit the derivation of the special display result accompanying the transition to the special gaming state
Based on the operation of a predetermined setting operation means, one of the allowable stages is selected from a plurality of allowable stages having different ratios for determining that the pre-determining means permits the derivation of the winning display result. Allowable stage setting means to set,
Data storage means for storing data indicating the allowable stage set by the allowable stage setting means and data updated in accordance with the progress of the game, respectively, so as to be readable and writable;
Initialization means for initializing data stored in the data storage means based on an operation of a predetermined initialization operation means;
A permissible step data determining unit that determines whether or not the data indicating the permissible step stored in the data storage unit for each game is appropriate data indicating a permissible step that can be set by the permissible step setting unit;
Disabling means for disabling the progress of the game when it is determined by the allowable stage data determining means that the data indicating the allowable stage stored in the data storage means is not appropriate data;
In a state where the progress of the game is disabled by the disabling unit, the data stored in the data storage unit is initialized by the initialization unit based on the operation of the initialization operation unit, and the setting On the condition that the permissible step is newly set by the permissible step setting means based on the operation of the operation means, the state where the progress of the game is disabled is canceled and the progress of the game is not allowed Deactivation means,
Derivation control means for deriving the display result of the variable display device according to the determination result of the prior determination means;
Means for controlling the gaming state to the special gaming state when the special display result is derived, wherein the expected value of the number of games continuously controlled in the special gaming state is a predetermined number of games. Special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to the special gaming state;
Specific game state control means for controlling the game state to a specific game state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal game state different from the special game state after the special game state has ended;
A game state notification control means for controlling notification means for notifying information relating to control of the gaming state separately from the display result derived to the variable display device;
The gaming state notification control means includes
A special gaming state in which the notification means is controlled so that the player cannot specify that the special gaming state is controlled after the special display result is derived until the special gaming state ends. De-identification control means,
In the normal game state or the special game state that cannot be specified by the special game state specifying means, the control to the specific game state when the specified small role display result is derived continuously for the predetermined number of games. A slot machine comprising: a predetermined continuous time notification control means for causing the notification means to notify the information relating to the information.   The said small combination determination means determines with the highest probability that the derivation of the specific small combination display result is permitted among the plurality of types of small combination display results in the normal gaming state. The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2. The variable display device includes a plurality of variable display units each variably displaying the plurality of types of identification information,
4. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein each of the special display results includes a combination of different types of identification information for each of the plurality of variable display units. 5.   The gaming state notification control means relates to control to the specific gaming state at a predetermined rate when the specific small role display result is derived continuously for the number of specific games less than the predetermined number of games in the special gaming state. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a specific continuous time notification control means for notifying the notification means of information. An effect display that is provided separately from the variable display device, is provided more easily than the variable display device, and variably displays a plurality of types of effect identification information that can be individually identified by a plurality of effect variable display units. A variable display device;
The display device further includes an effect variation display control means for causing the effect variable display device to derive an effect display result corresponding to the display result derived to the variable display device,
The effect variation display control means is derived when a display result other than the winning display result is derived to the variable display device when the special display result is derived as a display result of the variable display device. 6. The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising an effect specific deriving unit for deriving the same effect display result as the effect display result. In the storage area of the data storage means, a work area for storing data updated as the game progresses, and reading and writing of data updated as the game progresses are performed. No unused space is allocated, and
The game initialization unit according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a game initialization unit that initializes an area in which no data is stored in the work area and the unused area for each game. The slot machine described in Crab.

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