JP2008093346A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of preventing other processes than internal lotteries for determining whether a bonus should be won or not, and capable of enhancing the amusement of the game by variously changing bonuses to be extracted in the order of operation while retaining the fairness in the game. <P>SOLUTION: When a replay 1 and a replay 2, in which the substantially same number of tokens are put out based on the winning in the same game round, are internally determined at the same time, the replay 1 is drawn and won when the stopping operation is performed in a first order, while the replay 2 is drawn and won when the stopping operation is performed in the order other than the first order. When the replay 1 and a replay 3, in which the substantially same number of tokens are put out based on the winning in the same game round, are internally determined at the same time, the replay 1 is drawn and won when the stopping operation is performed in a second order, while the replay 3 is drawn and won when the stopping operation is performed in the order other than the second order. <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 such a slot machine, in order for a winning combination including a bonus combination to occur, generally, a winning flag is set by winning an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when the start lever is operated). It had been. In addition, there is a case where a game procedure is notified by navigating the operation order of the stop button, and when the operation of the stop button is performed in the order of the operation, the winning combination with the winning flag set by the internal lottery is drawn in. Patent Document 1).
JP 2003-236041 A

  However, in the slot machine of Patent Document 1, as the lottery process for determining whether or not to win a winning combination, an operation order for drawing and winning a winning combination with a winning flag set is determined in advance, separately from the internal lottery. It was necessary to perform the process to do. For this reason, there is a possibility that the lottery process for determining whether or not to win a winning combination will be complicated and increase the control burden.

  Further, even if the winning combination in the internal lottery can not be won unless the stop button is operated according to the operation order determined separately from the internal lottery. Therefore, even if the winning situation by the internal lottery is the same and the stop button is operated at the same timing and in the same operation order, either when the winning combination wins or not Since it was not decided whether it would become, there was a risk of harming the fairness of the game.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to prevent processing other than internal lottery from being performed as a process for determining whether or not to win a winning combination while ensuring fairness of the game. An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can improve the fun of the game by variously changing the roles to be derived according to the operation order.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(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 (designs) ) Is displayed in a variable display device (variable display device 2), and one game is completed, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived in the variable display device. In (slot machine 1),
Stop operation detecting means (stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R) for detecting a stop operation by a player for causing the variable display device to derive a display result;
Before the display result of the variable display device is derived for each game, a plurality of types of winning display results (Big Bonus (1), (2), Challenge Bonus, Cherry, Melon, Grape, Three Choices A to C) , Replay (1) to (3)) a pre-determining means (step S403) for determining whether or not to permit each derivation;
According to the determination result (winning flag) of the prior determination means and the stop operation (operation timing of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, operation order of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, etc.) detected by the stop operation detection means Deriving control means (see step S404, step S807, S811 to S814, etc.) for deriving the display result of the variable display device;
When any one of the plurality of types of winning display results is derived, the game value having a size predetermined for the derived winning display result (see the payout number column in FIG. 5A). A game value providing means (step S406) for providing
The game value giving means is:
In a game with the same number of bets set, when the first winning display result (refer to Replay (1), 3-choice A) among the plurality of types of winning display results is derived by the derivation control means. And the second winning display result (see replay (2), 3-choice combination B) are derived, and when the third winning display result (see replay (3), 3-choice combination C) is derived. The game value is given (step S924),
The derivation control means includes
When derivation of the first winning display result and the second winning display result among the plurality of types of winning display results is allowed by the predetermining means (replay (1) and replay (2) are simultaneous When the winning combination is referred, when the three-choice combination A and the three-choice combination B are simultaneously won), the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means is a predetermined first procedure (first stop) The first winning display result is derived to the variable display device on the condition that the stop operation is in accordance with the operation of the button 12L), and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means is the first operation. The second winning display result is derived to the variable display device on condition that it is a stop operation according to a procedure other than the procedure (firstly, the stop button 12C or 12R is operated) (see FIG. 7).
When derivation of the first winning display result and the third winning display result among the plurality of types of winning display results is permitted by the prior determination means (replay (1) and replay (3) are simultaneous When the winning combination is referred to, when the three-choice combination A and the three-choice combination C are simultaneously won), the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means is different from the first procedure. The first winning display result is derived to the variable display device on the condition that it is a stop operation in accordance with the procedure (firstly, the stop button 12R is operated), and is detected by the stop operation detecting means. The third winning display result is derived to the variable display device on condition that the stop operation is a stop operation according to a procedure other than the second procedure (firstly, the stop button 12L or 12C is operated). (Fig. 7 Irradiation).

  According to such a configuration, when the derivation of the first winning display result and the second winning display result is permitted by the determination by the predetermining means, the variable display is stopped by the predetermined first procedure. It is possible to derive the second winning display result by deriving the first winning display result and stopping the variable display in a procedure other than the first procedure. Further, when derivation of the first winning display result and the third winning display result is permitted by the determination by the predetermining means, the first winning display result is derived by stopping the variable display in a predetermined second procedure. Then, the third winning display result can be derived by stopping the variable display in a procedure other than the second procedure. As a result, the procedure for deriving the winning display result according to the determination by the predetermining means is specified without performing any process other than the determination by the predetermining means as the process for determining whether or not the winning display result is to be derived. The winning display result derived by the procedure according to the stop operation of the person can be changed. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved while ensuring the fairness of the game without increasing the control burden.

  In addition, the first winning display result and the second winning display result are winning display results in which a game value of the same magnitude is given by being derived in a game with the same number of bets set. In addition, the first winning display result and the third winning display result are winning display results in which a game value of the same magnitude is given by being derived in a game with the same number of bets set. As a result, the game value given by deriving can be made the same while changing the winning display result derived by the procedure according to the player's stop operation, so that the fairness of the game is ensured. Can do.

(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 (designs) ) Is displayed in a variable display device (variable display device 2), and one game is completed, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived in the variable display device. In (slot machine 1),
Stop operation detecting means (stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R) for detecting a stop operation by a player for causing the variable display device to derive a display result;
Before the display result of the variable display device is derived for each game, a plurality of types of winning display results (Big Bonus (1), (2), Challenge Bonus, Cherry, Melon, Grape, Three Choices A to C) , Replay (1) to (3)) a pre-determining means (step S403) for determining whether or not to permit each derivation;
According to the determination result (winning flag) of the prior determination means and the stop operation (operation timing of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, operation order of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, etc.) detected by the stop operation detection means Deriving control means (see step S404, step S807, S811 to S814, etc.) for deriving the display result of the variable display device;
Of the plurality of types of winning display results, predetermined first winning display results (replay (1)), second winning display results (replay (2)), and third winning display results (replay (3)). Re-game giving means (step S924) for giving a re-game capable of playing a game without using the gaming value when any of them is derived;
The derivation control means includes
When derivation of the first winning display result and the second winning display result among the plurality of types of winning display results is allowed by the predetermining means (replay (1) and replay (2) are simultaneous On the condition that the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means is a stop operation according to a predetermined first procedure (firstly, the stop button 12L is operated). The first winning display result is derived to the variable display device, and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means is a procedure other than the first procedure (firstly, the stop button 12C or 12R is operated). The variable display device derives the second winning display result on condition that the operation is a stop operation in accordance with (see FIG. 7),
When derivation of the first winning display result and the third winning display result among the plurality of types of winning display results is permitted by the prior determination means (replay (1) and replay (3) are simultaneous Stop according to a predetermined second procedure (firstly, the stop button 12R is operated) in which the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means is different from the first procedure. The first winning display result is derived to the variable display device on condition that the operation is an operation, and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means is a procedure other than the second procedure (firstly the stop button 12L or The third winning display result is derived to the variable display device on the condition that the stop operation is in accordance with the operation of 12C (see FIG. 7).

  According to such a configuration, when the derivation of the first winning display result and the second winning display result is permitted by the determination by the predetermining means, the variable display is stopped by the predetermined first procedure. It is possible to derive the second winning display result by deriving the first winning display result and stopping the variable display in a procedure other than the first procedure. Further, when derivation of the first winning display result and the third winning display result is permitted by the determination by the predetermining means, the first winning display result is derived by stopping the variable display in a predetermined second procedure. Then, the third winning display result can be derived by stopping the variable display in a procedure other than the second procedure. As a result, the procedure for deriving the winning display result according to the determination by the predetermining means is specified without performing any process other than the determination by the predetermining means as the process for determining whether or not the winning display result is to be derived. The winning display result derived by the procedure according to the stop operation of the person can be changed. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved while ensuring the fairness of the game without increasing the control burden.

  The first winning display result, the second winning display result, and the third winning display result are winning display results to which a re-game is given. As a result, the game value given by deriving can be made the same while changing the winning display result derived by the procedure according to the player's stop operation, so that the fairness of the game is ensured. Can do.

  The combination of the first prize display result and the second prize display result, and the combination of the first prize display result and the third prize display result are substantially the same size in the same game. Any combination of winning display results may be used as long as the winning display results are given game values. For example, the gaming value that is substantially given regardless of the number of bets set in the game. A combination of a small-combination display result with a certain length and a re-game display result in which the amount of game value substantially given according to the number of bets set in the game changes.

  In the above slot machine, the stop operation according to the first procedure is to stop the first predetermined variable display portion (reel 3L) at least first among the plurality of variable display portions. The stop operation according to the procedure other than the first procedure is to stop the variable display unit other than the first variable display unit (reel 3L) first among the plurality of variable display units. Also good. As another example, the stop operation according to the first procedure is to stop the first variable display portion (reel 3L) that is determined in advance at the first timing, and other than the first procedure. The stop operation according to the procedure may be to stop the first variable display unit at a timing other than the first timing. The same applies to the second procedure.

  In the above slot machine, when the derivation of the first winning display result and the second winning display result among the plurality of types of winning display results is permitted by the predetermining means, the first winning display is displayed by the derivation control means. The condition for deriving the result to the variable display device may be added to the condition that the operation is stopped at a predetermined first timing, and the second winning display result is derived to the variable display device by the deriving control means. As a condition for the stop, a stop operation at a predetermined second timing may be added to the condition. Further, when derivation of the first winning display result and the third winning display result among the plurality of types of winning display results is permitted by the predetermining means, the first winning display result is displayed on the variable display device by the derivation control means. The condition for deriving may be added to the condition that the stop operation is further performed at a predetermined third timing, and the condition for causing the variable display device to derive the third winning display result by the deriving control means is as follows: A condition that the stop operation is performed at a predetermined fourth timing may be added.

(3) It is advantageous for the player from when a predetermined start condition (initialization condition) is established until one of the second prize display result and the third prize display result is derived by the derivation control means. Specific game state control means (steps S211, S918, S920) for controlling the game state to a specific game state (initial game state);
A predetermined first specific effect (replay (2) is provided on condition that derivation of the first winning display result and the second winning display result among the plurality of types of winning display results is allowed by the predetermining means. ) The winning combination notification effect at the time of winning is performed, and derivation of the first winning display result and the third winning display result among the plurality of types of winning display results is permitted by the predetermining means. As a condition, there is further provided a specific effect executing means (step S1205) for performing a second specific effect (replay (3) winning combination notification effect at the time of winning) different from the first specific effect.

  According to such a configuration, it can be recognized that derivation of the first winning display result and the second winning display result is permitted by performing the first specific effect, and therefore the first intention is made by the player. The specific gaming state can be continued by stopping the change display in the procedure. In addition, since it is possible to recognize that the derivation of the first winning display result and the third winning display result is permitted by performing the second specific effect, the variable display is stopped in the second procedure by the player's intention. By doing so, the specific gaming state can be continued. Thereby, the degree of intervention of the game by the player can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the slot machine described above, the first specific effect may be an effect of notifying that the derivation of the first prize display result and the second prize display result is permitted, and the second prize display result is derived. It may be an effect that informs that it is allowed, or an effect that informs the stop operation method according to the first procedure for deriving the first winning display result. Similarly, the second specific effect may be an effect informing that the derivation of the first winning display result and the third winning display result is permitted, and the third winning display result is allowed to be derived. It may be an effect that informs that it is being performed, or an effect that informs the stop operation method according to the second procedure for deriving the first winning display result.

(4) The gaming state is changed to a specific gaming state (initial gaming state) advantageous to the player from when a predetermined start condition (initialization condition) is established until the first winning display result is derived by the derivation control means. Specific gaming state control means for controlling (step S211, a step of setting the value of the RT1 counter in the modification);
A predetermined first specific effect (replay (2) is provided on condition that derivation of the first winning display result and the second winning display result among the plurality of types of winning display results is allowed by the predetermining means. ) The winning combination notification effect at the time of winning is performed, and derivation of the first winning display result and the third winning display result among the plurality of types of winning display results is permitted by the predetermining means. As a condition, there is further provided a specific effect executing means (step S1205) for performing a second specific effect (replay (3) winning combination notification effect at the time of winning) different from the first specific effect.

  According to such a configuration, it can be recognized that derivation of the first winning display result and the second winning display result is permitted by performing the first specific effect, and therefore the first intention is made by the player. The specific gaming state can be continued by stopping the variable display in a procedure other than the procedure. In addition, since it is possible to recognize that derivation of the first winning display result and the third winning display result is permitted by performing the second specific effect, the procedure varies depending on the player's intention in a procedure other than the second procedure. The specific gaming state can be continued by stopping the display. Thereby, the degree of intervention of the game by the player can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) Whether or not to perform the first specific effect when derivation of the first winning display result and the second winning display result among the plurality of types of winning display results is allowed by the predetermining means. When the derivation of the first winning display result and the third winning display result among the plurality of types of winning display results is permitted by the predetermining means, the second specific effect is performed. Specific production execution determining means (steps S1203 and S1204) for determining whether or not
The specific effect executing means performs the first specific effect or the second specific effect according to the determination result by the specific effect execution determining means (step S1205).

  According to such a configuration, when derivation of the first prize display result and the second prize display result is allowed, or when derivation of the first prize display result and the third prize display result is allowed. The first specific effect and the second specific effect can be performed at a predetermined ratio. For this reason, even when the first specific effect or the second specific effect is not performed, the player has a feeling of tension that the derivation of the winning display result that ends the specific game state may be permitted. It is possible to prevent the game from becoming rutted.

  (6) The specific effect execution determining means determines that the predetermined advantageous condition is satisfied when the predetermined advantageous condition is satisfied (when the navigation right is acquired or the navigation flag is set). It has a higher rate (5% when navigating rights are lost than when navigating rights are lost or the navigation flag is not set). It is determined that the first specific effect or the second specific effect is to be performed (see FIG. 21).

  According to such a configuration, since the ratio determined to perform the first specific effect or the second specific effect when the predetermined advantageous condition is satisfied is high, the player against the satisfaction of the predetermined advantageous condition. Can improve the feeling of expectation.

  (7) Of the plurality of types of winning display results by the predetermining means, the second winning display result is allowed to be derived (YES in step S1201) and the third winning display result is allowed to be derived. (Step S1201: YES), a permissible effect that performs a predetermined permissible effect (replay (2) or replay (3) a winning role type notification effect at the time of winning, an effect notifying that replay is won) Execution means (step S1205) is further provided.

  According to such a configuration, an allowable effect may be performed even when the first specific effect and the second specific effect are not performed. Therefore, it is possible to intentionally give the player a sense of tension that the derivation of the winning display result that ends the specific gaming state may be allowed, and the game can proceed carefully.

(8) a first board (game control board 101) including at least the pre-determining means;
A second board (production control board 102) including at least the specific production execution means,
The first substrate is
A determination result information transmitting unit (step S730) for transmitting determination result information (winning status notification command) for specifying the determination result of the prior determination unit to the second substrate;
The specific effect execution means performs the first specific effect or the second specific effect based on the determination result information (a winning status notification command indicating replay (2), (3)) from the determination result information transmitting means. This is performed (see step S1201 to step S1205 in FIG. 20).

  According to such a configuration, since the process for performing the first specific effect or the second specific effect can be performed on the second substrate side, the control burden for performing the process on the first substrate side is on the second substrate side. The control burden on the first substrate side can be reduced.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the outer periphery of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, “melon”, “grape”, “banana”, “cherry”, “blank pattern (star)”, “red 7 (FIG. In FIG. 2, a plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as “black 7)”, “white 7 (white 7 in FIG. 2)”, and “BAR” are drawn in a predetermined order. “Red 7”, “White 7” and “BAR” are larger than “Melon”, “Grape”, “Banana”, “Cherry”, “Blank”, and particularly wide in width. Even when 3C and 3R are rotating, the player can recognize the symbols relatively easily. “Melons”, “Grape”, “Banana”, “Cherry”, “Blank” are difficult for the player to recognize when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating. ing. The variable display device 2 allows a player to display a symbol drawn on the outer periphery of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R rotated / stopped by the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR from a see-through window formed on the upper part of the front door. It is configured to be visible. The variable display device 2 can lead the three symbols drawn on the outer periphery of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are stopped to upper, middle, and lower three stages.

  The variable display device 2 includes a first line configured from the upper stage of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, a second line configured from the lower stage of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and an upper stage and reels of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and reels. The third line composed of the lower stage of 3R, the fourth line composed of the lower stage of each of reels 3L and 3C and the upper stage of reel 3R, and the fifth line composed of the upper stage of reel 3L and the lower stage of each of reels 3C and 3R A sixth line configured from the lower stage of the reel 3L and the upper stage of each of the reels 3C and 3R, a seventh line configured from the upper stage of each of the reels 3L and 3R and the lower stage of the reel 3C, and the lower stage of each of the reels 3L and 3R A total of eight pay lines are set for the eighth line configured from the upper stage of the reel 3C. In other words, the winning line includes all lines formed by combinations of the upper and lower stages of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Since the winning line is provided in this way, it is possible to make a winning by stopping symbols constituting each combination described later at the upper or lower stage of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. 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 images for various effects according to the progress of the game, such as the gaming state and the setting status of the winning flag. For example, a background image corresponding to the gaming state is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4. The liquid crystal display 4 displays an image for notifying the setting status of the winning flag and the winning status. In the liquid crystal display 4, these images are displayed in accordance with the rotation / stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R of the variable display device 2, and then correspond to the display results of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R of the variable display device 2. The effect result image is displayed. Further, in the liquid crystal display 4, when winning a winning combination continuously according to the display result of the variable display device 2, a predetermined effect such as a winning combination continuous winning effect 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 is enabled to receive a big bonus (1), a big bonus (2), and a challenge bonus, which will be described later, by turning on the bonus notification lamp 66 (see FIG. 3). To the player. 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 big bonus (1), a big bonus (2), or a challenge 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.

  For this reason, for example, when any one of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop button is used as a reference, the symbols from the symbol to the fourth frame ahead Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, as a result, the symbols from the symbol to six frames ahead can be displayed in the upper row. That is, in each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, when any one of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is operated, within 7 frames including the symbol displayed in the lower row of the reel corresponding to the stop button. The arranged symbols can be displayed on the winning line. In addition, as described above, all lines composed of combinations of the upper or lower stages of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are set as the winning lines, and the symbols constituting each role are the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. It is configured to be able to win a prize by stopping at each upper stage or lower stage. For this reason, in principle, a combination of symbols arranged within 7 frames on each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be awarded regardless of the timing when the stop button is operated. Can be prevented.

  When the challenge time (CT) provided during the challenge bonus described later is controlled, the maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop button 12C until the corresponding reel 3C stops rotating is reduced to 75 milliseconds. Is done. A maximum of one frame can be drawn in 75 milliseconds. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbol are symbols for a total of two frames including the symbol displayed when the stop button 12C is operated and the symbol one frame ahead.

  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 (1) entry, big bonus (2) entry, challenge bonus entry, and alarm sound output at the time of abnormality, and the game state Outputs various production voices according to the sound.

  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 4) 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, the second reset switch 93 is a means for receiving a release operation for releasing the stop state when the stop control is performed to stop the progress of the game and the stop state is controlled. 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 to and from each circuit connected to the effect control board 102.

  The effect control board 102 is connected with game effect lamps 75A to 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. The big bonus (1) medium signal and the big bonus (2) medium signal input from the game control board 101 via the reel relay board 103. The signal during the challenge bonus, the signal during the regular bonus, the signal during the challenge time, the medal IN signal, and the medal OUT signal are 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 setting area for winning flags for a big bonus (1), a big bonus (2), and a challenge bonus, 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, the setting change mode is enabled in which the setting value can be changed. When the setting switch 91 is operated in the setting change mode, the setting value is updated one by one (when the operation is further performed from the setting 4, 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 state, but can be broadly divided into special bonuses with transition to big bonus (1), big bonus (2), challenge bonus, and medals. There are a small combination with paying out and a re-playing combination in which the next game can be started without setting the bet amount. The big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) may be simply referred to as a big bonus. The big bonus may be indicated as BB, and the challenge bonus may be indicated as CB. Sometimes the big bonus and the challenge bonus are simply referred to as bonuses.

  FIG. 5A is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations in this slot machine 1, the combination of symbols in the variable display device 2, the bonus ending conditions, and the types of RTs to be transferred from the next game. . As types of RTs in the present embodiment, RT1 to RT4 having different probabilities of winning the re-gamer are provided. Note that the gaming state controlled by RT1 to RT4 may be simply referred to as RT.

  The big bonus (1) is won when the combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is aligned on either of the winning lines in the initial gaming state or RT. The big bonus (2) is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on either of the winning lines in the initial 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.

  In Big Bonus (1) or Big Bonus (2), 12 games have been consumed or 8 games have been won until the Big Bonus (1) or Big Bonus (2) is completed It is repeatedly controlled to a regular bonus (which may be indicated as RB) in which the end condition is satisfied by the possibility. 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. Further, while the game state is in the regular bonus, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112.

  Each of the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) ends when the number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 351 and the end condition is satisfied. The game state is controlled by RT4 from when the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) are internally won until the selected big bonus is won. In addition, after the end of the big bonus (1) and the end of the big bonus (2), the gaming state is controlled to RT3 only for 15 predetermined games, respectively. However, when the gaming state is controlled by RT3, if a special bonus such as a big bonus or a challenge bonus is won, RT3 ends at that time even if the prescribed number of games remains. When the predetermined number of games has been consumed after the gaming state is controlled by RT3, the initialization condition is established and the initial gaming state is controlled.

  Also, when the big bonus (1) is won, when the big bonus (2) is won, after the big bonus (1) is finished, and after the big bonus (2) is finished, credit adjustment is excluded. Any operation of the player is invalidated and controlled in a frozen state in which the game cannot be progressed for a certain period of time. When the big bonus (1) ends and the big bonus (2) ends when the stop function is enabled, any operation of the player is invalid except for the payment of credits. Thus, the control is performed until the second reset switch 93 is operated to a stop state where the game cannot be progressed.

  The challenge bonus is awarded when the combination of “BAR-BAR-Red 7” is aligned on either the winning line in the initial gaming state or RT. When the challenge bonus is won, the gaming state shifts to the challenge bonus.

  The challenge bonus is repeatedly controlled for each game during a challenge time (which may be indicated as CT) in which an end condition is satisfied by digesting one game until the challenge bonus ends. While the gaming state is in the challenge bonus, a challenge bonus flag is set in the RAM 112. While the gaming state is at the challenge time, a flag during the challenge time is set in the RAM 112.

  The challenge bonus ends when an end condition is established when the number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 120. The game state is controlled by RT4 during the period from the internal winning of the challenge bonus to the winning of the selected challenge bonus. Also, after the challenge bonus is over, the initialization condition is established and the initial gaming state is controlled.

  In addition, when the challenge bonus is won and after the challenge bonus is over, all operations of the player are invalid except for the payment of credits, and the game is controlled in a frozen state in which the game cannot be progressed for a certain period of time. . In addition, when the challenge bonus is over when the stop function is enabled, all operations of the player are invalid, except for the payment of credits, and the player enters a stop state in which the game cannot proceed. 2 Control is performed until the reset switch 93 is operated.

  Even if the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), or the challenge bonus is won in the internal lottery described later, the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R must be operated at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win these roles. , Won't win any of these roles. This is because the symbols constituting the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus are not arranged within 7 frames on each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Of course, if you don't win any of these roles without being operated at the right time, you will be able to derive your chances when you win or not win these roles. In other words, a loss) may be derived. The display result of the losing includes a losing that can be derived only when the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus are not won.

  On the other hand, except for Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2), Challenge Bonus, 3 Choices A to C described later, and Cherry, Melon, Grapes, Replay (1), Replay (2), Replay (3 ) Is selected in the internal lottery described later, the symbols constituting these roles are arranged within 7 frames on each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, so in principle, the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R are operated. It is possible to win regardless of the timing.

  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” stops at the upper or lower stage of the left reel 3L, the derivation is made on four pay lines, so that a total of eight medals are paid out. Even if a cherry is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop button 12L is not operated at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win the winning combination, the winning combination will not be won. This is because the symbols of the reel 3L constituting the cherry are not arranged within 7 frames on the reel 3L.

  A melon is awarded when a combination of “melon-melon-melon” is aligned on any winning line in any game state, and 15 medals are paid out.

  Grapes are awarded when a combination of “grape-grape-grape” is arranged on any winning line in any gaming state, and 15 medals are paid out.

  The three-choice combination A is awarded when the combination of “red 7-grape-grape” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state, and nine medals are paid out. The three-choice combination B becomes a winning combination when a combination of “white 7-grape-grape” is arranged on any winning line in any game state, and nine medals are paid out. The three-choice combination C becomes a prize when a combination of “BAR-grape-grape” is arranged on any winning line in any game state, and nine medals are paid out.

  Even if one of the three choice roles A to C is won in the internal lottery to be described later, if the stop button 12L is not operated at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win these roles, it is possible to win these roles. Absent. This is because the symbols of the reel 3L constituting the three alternatives A to C are not arranged within seven frames on the reel 3L. As will be described later, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a navigation effect (hereinafter referred to as a navigation effect) for notifying information related to winning of the three choice combinations A to C is performed. The player can recognize that the three-choice combination has been won or the type of the three-choice winning combination according to the type of navigation effect. For this reason, the possibility that the player can operate the stop button 12L at an appropriate timing can be increased by performing the navigation effect.

  When the gaming state is the initial gaming state or RT3, after winning one of the three alternatives A to C, the gaming state is controlled to RT2 for 100 predefined games. However, when the gaming state is controlled by RT2, if a special bonus such as a big bonus or a challenge bonus is won, RT2 ends at that point even if the prescribed number of games remains. When a predetermined number of games have been consumed after the gaming state is controlled by RT2, the initialization condition is established, and the initial gaming state is controlled.

  Replay (1) is awarded when the combination of “banana-banana-banana” is aligned on either the winning line in the initial gaming state or RT. Replay (2) is awarded when the combination of “banana-grape-grape” is aligned on either the winning line in the initial gaming state or RT. Replay (3) becomes a prize when a combination of “grape-banana-banana” is arranged on either the winning line in the initial gaming state or RT.

  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.

  In addition, when the game state is the initial game state, when the replay (2) is won, the game state is controlled to RT1 only during the predefined 97 games. When the game state is the initial game state, when the replay (3) is won, the game state is controlled to RT1 only during a predetermined 198 game. However, when the gaming state is controlled by RT1, if a special bonus such as a big bonus or a challenge bonus is won, RT1 ends at that point even if the prescribed number of games remains. When the predetermined number of games has been consumed after the gaming state is controlled by RT1, the initialization condition is established, and the initial gaming state is controlled.

  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. In some cases, a plurality of winning combinations are subject to lottery.

  When the gaming state is the regular bonus (RB) provided during the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and when the gaming state is the challenge time (CT) provided during the challenge bonus, the cherry Grapes and melons are sequentially read out as a target combination for internal lottery.

  Big Bonus (1) + Cherry, Big Bonus (1) + Grape, Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2) + Cherry, Big Bonus (2) + Grape, Big Bonus (2) , Challenge bonus + cherry, challenge bonus, cherry, grape, melon, 3 choices A, 3 choices B, 3 choices C, replay (1), replay (2), replay (3), replay (1) + (2) Replay (1) + (3) is read out in turn as a target combination for internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT, big bonus (1) + cherry, big bonus (1) + grape, big bonus (1), big bonus (2) + cherry, big bonus (2) + grape, big bonus (2 ), Challenge Bonus + Cherry, Challenge Bonus, Cherry, Grape, Melon, 3 Choice A, 3 Choice B, 3 Choice C, Replay (1), Replay (2), Replay (3), Replay (1) + (2) and replay (1) + (3) are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery. As will be described later, the number of determination values is set so that replay (2) and replay (3) controlled by RT1 are not won when controlled by RT2 to RT4.

  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. Grapes, melons, cherries, and three choices A to C are subject to internal lottery in any gaming state, the storage address of the number of judgment values corresponding to the regular bonus and challenge time, the judgment corresponding to the initial gaming state and RT The storage address for the number of values is registered. 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. Whether the controlled game state is the initial game state, the regular bonus provided as a big bonus, or the challenge time provided as a challenge bonus, even if the winning combination is the same This is because the winning probability may vary depending on which of RT1 to RT4. 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 (for example, the value is “1”).

  For example, Big Bonus (1) + Cherry, Big Bonus (1) + Grape, Big Bonus (2) + Cherry, Big Bonus (2) + Grape, Challenge Bonus + Cherry are subject to internal lottery in the initial game state or RT Thus, the storage address of the number of determination values corresponding to the initial gaming state and RT is registered. The value of the common flag for these roles is 1, and the storage addresses for the common number of determination values are registered regardless of the set value.

  The big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus are targeted for internal lottery in the initial gaming state or RT, and the storage addresses for the initial gaming state and the number of determination values corresponding to the RT are registered. For these combinations, the value of the common flag is 0, and the storage address of the number of determination values is individually registered according to the set value.

  Grapes, melons, cherries, and the three choices A to C are subject to internal lottery in any gaming state, and the storage address for the number of determination values corresponding to the regular bonus and the storage address for the number of determination values corresponding to the challenge bonus In addition, an initial gaming state and a storage address for the number of determination values corresponding to RT are registered. Among these small roles, the value of the common flag for grape, melon, and 3-choice roles A to C is 1, and the storage address for the common number of judgment values is registered regardless of the set value in any gaming state. Has been. 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 (1) to (3), Replay (1) + (2), and Replay (1) + (3) are each subject to an internal lottery in the initial gaming state or RT, and are in the initial gaming state, The number of determination values is registered according to which of RT1 to RT4. For both the replay in the initial 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.

  In this embodiment, when replay (1) and replay (2) are won simultaneously, or when replay (1) and replay (3) are won simultaneously, the stop button 12L, Reel control is performed so that one of the winning combinations wins when 12C and 12R are operated in a predetermined order, and the other winning combination wins when operated in an order other than the predetermined order. In the present embodiment, in a game in which replay (1) and replay (2) are won simultaneously, and first the stop button 12L is operated to stop the reel 3L, the replay (1) is first stopped. In the game where the buttons 12C or 12R are operated and the reels other than the reel 3L are stopped, the reel control is performed so that the replay (2) wins. In a game in which replay (1) and replay (3) are won simultaneously, and firstly the stop button 12R is operated and the reel 3R is stopped, the replay (1) is first and the stop button 12L or 12C is first. In the game where the reels other than the reel 3R are operated and the reels are stopped, the reel control is performed so that the replay (3) wins.

  As will be described later, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a navigation effect is provided for notifying information related to winning of replays (1) to (3). The player can recognize that the replays (1) to (3) have been won or the type of the replay that has been won, depending on the type of navigation effect. For this reason, when the replay (1) and the replay (2) are won simultaneously, or when the replay (1) and the replay (3) are won simultaneously, the navigation effect is performed. The stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R can be operated in the replay procedure that the player wants to win.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the number of determination values of each lottery target combination acquired based on the gaming state and the set value. The number of determination values is stored in the RAM 112 in the development model, and in a storage area provided in the address area assigned to the ROM 113 in the mass production model.

  FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating the number of determination values of each lottery target combination acquired in the internal lottery when the gaming state is the initial gaming state. For example, when the set value is 1, “20” is the challenge bonus when “20” is the big bonus (1) and “19” is the challenge bonus when the target character of the internal lottery is the big bonus (1) When “85” is big bonus (1) + cherry, “30” is when big bonus (2) + cherry is “30”, when challenge bonus + cherry is “20”, "38" when big bonus (1) + grape, "38" when big bonus (2) + grape, "5000" when melon, "932" when cherry Is "2180" when it is a grape, "1000" when it is a 3 choice combination B, "900" when it is a 3 choice combination B, "800" when it is a 3 choice combination C And replay (1) Sometimes “6280” is replay (2), “500” is replay (3), “500” is replay (1) + (2), “900” is When replay (1) + (3), “800” is acquired as the number of determination values. FIG. 6A similarly shows the number of determination values for each lottery target combination acquired in the internal lottery when the set value is 2 to 4.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the larger the value set as the set value, the larger the number of determination values acquired in the internal lottery of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus. Yes. As a result, the larger the set value, the higher the probability of winning the special combination in the internal lottery.

  FIG. 6B to FIG. 6E are when the gaming state is RT, and replay (1) to (3), replay (1) + (2), and replay (1) + (3 It is a figure which shows the number of judgment values acquired in the internal lottery of (). In addition, the determination acquired in the internal lottery of winning combinations other than Replay (1) to (3), Replay (1) + (2), and Replay (1) + (3) when the gaming state is RT The number of values is the same as the number of determination values shown in FIG. That is, the number of determination values of each lottery target combination acquired in the internal lottery when the gaming state is RT is replay (1) to (3), replay (1) + (2) shown in FIG. ), And replays (1) + (3), the replays (1) + (2) are represented by the replays (1) + (2) shown in FIGS. ), And the replay (1) + (3) in the internal lottery.

  FIG. 6B shows the case where the gaming state is RT1, which is obtained in the internal lottery of replay (1) to (3), replay (1) + (2), and replay (1) + (3). It is a figure which shows the number of judgment values made. For example, when the set value is 1 to 4, “6281” is replay (3) when the target combination of the internal lottery is replay (1), and “500” is replay (3) when it is replay (2). Sometimes “500” is acquired as the number of determination values when “900” is replay (1) + (2), and “800” is acquired as replay (1) + (3).

  FIG. 6C shows the case where the gaming state is RT2, which is obtained in the internal lottery of replay (1) to (3), replay (1) + (2), and replay (1) + (3). It is a figure which shows the number of judgment values made. For example, when the set value is 1 to 4 and the target part of the internal lottery is replay (1), “38000” is acquired as the number of determination values, and replay (2) to (3), replay (1 ) + (2) and replay (1) + (3), the number of determination values is not acquired.

  FIG. 6 (d) shows the case where the gaming state is RT3, which is obtained in the internal lottery of replay (1) to (3), replay (1) + (2), and replay (1) + (3). It is a figure which shows the number of judgment values made. For example, when the set value is 1 to 4 and the target part of the internal lottery is replay (1), “12000” is acquired as the number of determination values, and replays (2) to (3), replay (1 ) + (2) and replay (1) + (3), the number of determination values is not acquired. As shown in FIG. 6D, when the gaming state is RT3, the probability that the replay (2) to be transferred to RT1 and the replay (3) will be won is set to 0%, so that the probability to be transferred to RT1 is set. It is decreasing. However, by increasing the number of determination values for replay (1), for example, more than the total number of determination values for replay (1) and replay (2) and replay (3) in the initial gaming state, The probability of winning a replay as a winning role is maintained above a certain level.

  FIG. 6E shows the case where the gaming state is RT4, and is obtained in the internal lottery of replay (1) to (3), replay (1) + (2), and replay (1) + (3). It is a figure which shows the number of judgment values made. For example, when the set value is 1 to 4 and the target part of the internal lottery is replay (1), “20000” is acquired as the number of determination values, and replay (2) to (3), replay (1 ) + (2) and replay (1) + (3), the number of determination values is not acquired.

  As shown in FIGS. 6A to 6E, when the probability that any one of Replay (1) to Replay (3) wins is in the initial gaming state (6280 + 500 + 500 + 900 + 800) / 65536≈13. 702%, (6281 + 500 + 500 + 900 + 800) /65536≈13.703% when RT1, 38000 / 65536≈57.9% when RT2, and 12000 / 65536≈18.3% when RT3. The number of determination values is set so that 20000 / 65536≈30.5% when RT4. In this way, the number of determination values is set so that the probability that any one of Replay (1) to Replay (3) wins is higher in RT1 to RT4 than in the initial gaming state. . For this reason, RT1 to RT4 can be said to be game states that are more advantageous for the player than when they are in the initial game state.

  In addition, RT2 is extremely easy to win a re-game player as compared to other game states. The probability that any of the three alternative roles A to C, which triggers the transition of the gaming state to RT2 that is easy to win such a re-gamer, is (1000 + 900 + 800) /65536=4.11% regardless of the gaming state. The number of judgment values is set so that

  On the other hand, even if any of the three alternatives A to C wins when the gaming state is controlled to RT1, the gaming state is not shifted to RT2. Therefore, RT1 is an advantageous state advantageous to the player because the number of replay (1) determination values is increased by 1 from the initial gaming state, but is not controlled by RT2. Such RT1 is controlled by winning either replay (2) or replay (3). In the present embodiment, when controlled to any of RT2 to RT4, the number of determination values is such that the winning probability of replay (2) and replay (3) is lower than the initial gaming state (0% probability). Is set. For this reason, RT2 to RT4 can be said to be a gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than when the gaming state is other than RT2 to RT4. In particular, RT3 controlled after the big bonus (1) or (2) is ended may be referred to as a chance RT.

  For RT2 to RT4, as described above, the number of determination values is set so that the probability that the replay (1) is won is higher than that in the initial gaming state. Therefore, RT2 to RT4 can be said to be game states that are more advantageous for the player than when they are in the initial game state.

  As described above, RT1 has one more replay (1) determination value than the initial gaming state, but it is not controlled by RT2 even if any of the three choices A to C wins. . For this reason, RT1 can be said to be a gaming state that is more disadvantageous for the player than when it is in the initial gaming state controlled by RT2 when any of the three alternatives A to C wins.

  FIG. 6F is a diagram illustrating the number of determination values of each lottery target combination acquired in the internal lottery when the gaming state is a regular bonus. For example, when the set value is 1 to 4, the determination value is “54100” when the subject combination of the internal lottery is melon, “3000” when it is cherry, and “300” when it is grape Get as. In this way, the number of determination values is set so that the probability of winning a melon or cherry is higher in the regular bonus than in the initial gaming state. For this reason, the regular bonus can be said to be a gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than in the initial gaming state.

  In addition, about the number of determination values of each lottery target role acquired in the internal lottery when the gaming state is a challenge time, the number of determination values of each lottery target role shown in FIG. The number of determination values of melon, cherry, and grape shown in FIG. 6A may be different, or the number of determination values may be different from these. When it is the challenge time, as will be described later, even if the winning is not performed in the internal lottery for melon, cherry, and grape, the winning flag for melon, cherry, and grape is forcibly set. In this way, the challenge time is a game state advantageous to the player because the probability that melon, cherry, and grape are stopped as a display result is higher than that in the normal state.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when controlled to the initial gaming state, big bonus (1), (2) winning, challenge bonus winning, three-choice AC winning, replay (2), (3 ) It is controlled to other gaming state by winning. On the other hand, when controlled by RT1, even if the game for the specified number of games (97 games or 198 games) is performed, even if 3 winning combinations A to C winning, replay (2), (3) winning, It is not controlled by other game states. For this reason, the probability of being controlled to another gaming state when controlled by RT1 is the amount that is not controlled to another gaming state even if the three-choice A to C winnings, replays (2), (3) are won. When the game state is controlled to the initial game state, the probability of being controlled to another game state is lower. That is, in RT1, the number of staying games staying in RT1 without being controlled in another gaming state is larger than the number of staying games staying in the initial gaming state without the initial gaming state being controlled in another gaming state. It can be said that it is a gaming state.

  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 an address of drawn-in frame number data to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The number-of-drawing frame data referred in accordance with the reel stop status indicates 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 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 table creation data. From this specified address, the number of frames to be drawn that are necessary for each situation can be obtained. It can be specified. Even if the reel stop status and the stop position of the stopped reel are different, the same address is registered as the address of the number of frames to be drawn when the same number of frames to be drawn is applied. In such a case, the same data for the number of drawn frames 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, when the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR are driven in 168 steps, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) per reel are defined, and these areas are set to 0 to 20 (see FIG. 2) is assigned.

  On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 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.

  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, corresponding to the area numbers 0 to 20, the timing corresponding to each area number is the timing (reel) at which the area corresponding to each area number is positioned at the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the lower symbol area). The number of frames to be drawn when the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is detected at the timing at which the number of steps from the 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 in which 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.

  When any of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively, the area number of the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position 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, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of frames to be drawn from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the lower symbol Will stop in the 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 ( 1) + Grapes, 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.

  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). Thus, the address of the table creation data 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 a maximum of 4 frames. 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.

  The table index includes stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R corresponding to the case where the re-game player is won in duplicate (replay (1) + (2), replay (1) + (3), etc.). 4 symbols that constitute one of the roles when operated in a predetermined order, and 4 symbols that constitute the other role when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R are operated in an order other than the predetermined order. The address of the table creation data in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be pulled in as much as possible within the frame range is stored, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined order, the control is performed to align and stop any one of the symbols in the drawing range of up to four frames on the winning line. In addition, when the stop operation is performed in an order other than the predetermined order, control is performed so that the symbols of the other role are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  Specifically, when replay (1) and replay (2) are won at the same time, first, when stop button 12L is operated, symbols constituting replay (1) are displayed, and first, stop button 12C or 12R is displayed. When operated, the address of the table creation data in which the number of drawn frames is determined so that the symbols constituting the replay (2) are drawn to the maximum in the range of four frames is stored, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, in the game where the replay (1) and the replay (2) are won simultaneously, and the stop button 12L is operated first, the replay (1) is operated first and the stop button 12C or 12R is operated. In the game, reel control is performed so that Replay (2) wins.

  In addition, when replay (1) and replay (3) are won simultaneously, first, when stop button 12R is operated, symbols constituting replay (1) are first operated, and stop button 12L or 12C is operated first. Sometimes the address of the table creation data in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to draw the symbols constituting the replay (3) to the maximum within the range of four frames is stored, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, in the game where the replay (1) and the replay (3) are won simultaneously, and the stop button 12R is operated first, the replay (1) is operated first and the stop button 12L or 12C is operated. In the game, reel control is performed so that Replay (3) wins.

  Note that the number of frames to be drawn in the reel 3C at the challenge time is set to a value of 0 to 1, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing a maximum of one frame symbol after detecting a stop operation. . That is, the symbol stop position can be designated from the range of a maximum of one frame including the stop operation position at which the stop operation is detected. Also, the table index at the challenge time is drawn in the range of 4 frames for reels 3L and 3R to the maximum with priority over cherries and grapes, and pulled in the range of 1 frame for reel 3C. In this way, the address of the table creation data in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined is stored. Thereby, when the stop operation is performed, control is performed to preferentially align and stop the melons and grapes out of the small roles in the maximum drawing range for the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R on the winning line. Note that whether to stop the melon or the grape is determined at the timing of the stop operation.

  On the game control board 101 side, the internal lottery is performed as described above, and the result and the operation timing of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R (if the re-game combination is won and the stop button 12L, 12C, 12R operation order), the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stops, and a prize is generated. 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 one of RT1 to RT4, the number of remaining games in the RT is at least 4 games or more, and can distinguish between 3 games, 2 games, and 1 game. It has become.

  The CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs various effects as described later on the basis of the commands sent from the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 in this way.

  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. An area for setting various flags to be described later is also provided.

  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. 8 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 process proceeds to the RAM abnormality error process 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 (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. 9 (step S111). Then, after the setting change process is completed, the game can be progressed and the process proceeds to the game control process.

  FIG. 9 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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). After the setting change flag is cleared and the initialization condition is satisfied in step S210, the gaming state is set to the initial gaming state (step S211), and when the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. 8, the game progresses in the initial gaming state. It shifts to a game control process in a possible state.

  FIG. 10 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 on the condition that a new set value is selected and set by operating the setting switch 91, and the game is started (resumed). 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. 11 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, when the big bonus (2) is won, when the challenge bonus is won, when the big bonus (1) ends, when the big bonus (2) ends, and when the challenge bonus ends, By delaying the transition to the BET process, a process for disabling the setting of the bet number is performed. Also, the stop state at the end of the big bonus (1), the end of the big bonus (2), and the end of the challenge bonus is controlled by this process. 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. 12 and 13 are flowcharts illustrating 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 value of the BET counter is incremented by 1 (step S516), a BET command indicating the current value of the BET counter 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 single BET button 14 is detected by the single 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. 14 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. 15 is a flowchart showing in detail the lottery process executed by the CPU 111 in step S403. In the lottery process, it is determined whether 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 S703b as it is.

  If the gaming state is the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the regular bonus depending on whether or not the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S702). If the gaming 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) has ended and the big bonus ( Since this 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 S703a). Then, the process proceeds to step S703b. If the gaming state is in the regular bonus, the process proceeds to step S703b as it is.

  In the present embodiment, in response to the regular bonus medium flag being set in step S703a from the external output board 105 to the external device, the above-described regular bonus medium signal is output, and FIG. 18 is used. When the regular bonus medium flag is erased in any one of S1006a, S1012, and S1015 described later, the output of the regular bonus medium signal is stopped. Thereby, 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 S703b, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a challenge bonus depending on whether or not the challenge bonus flag is set in the RAM 112. If the gaming state is not a challenge bonus, the process proceeds to step S704 as it is. If the gaming state is a challenge bonus, a flag during the challenge time is set in the RAM 112, and the gaming state is controlled to the challenge time (step S703c). Then, the process proceeds to step S704.

  In the present embodiment, in response to the setting of the mid-challenge flag in step S703c from the external output board 105 to the external device, the above-described mid-challenge time signal is output, and FIG. 18 is used. In response to the fact that the mid-challenge time flag has been deleted in S1006c, which will be described later, the output of the mid-challenge signal is stopped. Thereby, for example, when the challenge time ends during the challenge bonus and the challenge time starts again, the output of the signal during the challenge time is temporarily stopped and then output is started again. It is possible to determine that the challenge time has been interrupted by an external device that has input a signal during the challenge time.

  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. 10 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 the range of 1 to 4 that is a value that should be originally taken (step S707). If the read set value is not in the range of 1 to 4, a RAM abnormality error occurs, and the RAM abnormality error process shown in FIG. 10 is performed.

  If the read set value is in the range from 1 to 4, 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 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 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 S728.

  If an overflow occurs, it is determined whether or not the lottery target combination read in the immediately preceding step S709 is any of big bonus (1) + cherry, big bonus (2) + cherry or challenge bonus + cherry ( Step S717). If YES is determined in step S717, it is determined whether or not the big bonus (1) winning flag, big bonus (2) winning flag, or challenge bonus winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S718). If none of the big bonus (1) winning flag, big bonus (2) winning flag, and challenge bonus winning flag are set, the big bonus (1) winning flag, big bonus (2 ) A winning flag or a challenge bonus winning flag is set in the RAM 112, and a cherry winning flag is set in the RAM 112. Further, 1 is set in the RT4 counter (step S719). When any value of the RT1-3 counters is set, the set RT1-3 counter value is initialized to zero. Then, the process proceeds to step S728.

  If the big bonus (1) winning flag, big bonus (2) winning flag, or challenge bonus 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 S728.

  When it is determined NO in step S717, it is determined whether the lottery target combination read in step S709 is a big bonus (1) + grape or a big bonus (2) + grape (step S721). If YES is determined in step S721, it is determined whether the big bonus (1) winning flag or the big bonus (2) winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S722). If neither the big bonus (1) winning flag nor the big bonus (2) winning flag is set, the big bonus (1) winning flag or the big bonus (2) winning flag is stored in the RAM 112 according to the read lottery object. In addition to setting, a grape winning flag is set in the RAM 112. Further, 1 is set in the RT4 counter (step S723). When any value of the RT1-3 counters is set, the set RT1-3 counter value is initialized to zero. Then, the process proceeds to step S728.

  If the big bonus (1) winning flag or the big bonus (2) winning flag is already set in the RAM 112 in step S722, only the grape winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S724). Then, the process proceeds to step S728.

  If NO is determined in step S721, it is determined whether or not the lottery target combination is any of big bonus (1), big bonus (2), or challenge bonus (step S725). If the lottery target role is none of the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), and challenge bonus, the lottery target role read in step S709 is replay (1) + (2) or replay (1) + ( 3) is determined (step S725a). If it is determined as YES in step S725a, the replay (1) winning flag and the replay (2) winning flag or the replay (3) winning flag are set in the RAM 112 according to the read lottery object combination (step S725b). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S728. If NO is determined in step S725a, the process proceeds to step S727.

  On the other hand, if it is any of big bonus (1), big bonus (2), or challenge bonus in step S725, the big bonus (1) winning flag, big bonus (2) winning flag, or challenge bonus is stored in RAM 112. It is determined whether or not a winning flag is set (step S726). If any of the big bonus (1) winning flag, the big bonus (2) winning flag, and the challenge bonus winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S728 as it is, and if not set, the process proceeds to step S727. .

  In step S727, the winning flag of the lottery object combination is set in the RAM 112. If the winning combination is not one of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus, and one of these winning flags is already set, the winning flag already set Again, the winning flag of the current lottery role is set. Furthermore, if the winning combination is set to one of the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), or the challenge bonus, 1 is set in the RT4 counter. When any value of the RT1-3 counters is set, the set RT1-3 counter value is initialized to zero. Then, the process proceeds to step S728. In steps S719, S723, and S727, the RT4 counter is set to 1 when setting the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), or challenge bonus winning flag. For this reason, a game is played in RT4 after winning the Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2), or Challenge Bonus until the Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2), or Challenge Bonus is won. The state can be controlled.

  In step S728, whether or not the challenge time is controlled is determined based on whether or not the challenge time flag is set in the RAM 112. If it is determined that the challenge time is not controlled, the process proceeds to step S730. On the other hand, when it is determined that the challenge time is controlled, a winning flag that is not set among the winning flags of cherry, melon, and grape is set (step S729), and the process proceeds to step S730.

  In step S730, a winning status notification command is generated according to the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 112, and is 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. 16 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 that is rotating (step S805), and the 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 operation of the stop button is detected, it is determined whether or not 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. When 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, 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. 17 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 the symbol combination of the read combination is aligned with any of the eight 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 the combinations corresponding to the game state are targeted for winning determination, whether or not the replay winning is determined depending on whether or not the winning flag of any one of the replays (1) to (3) is set in the RAM 112 Is determined (step S905).

  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 RT4 counter value set in the RAM 112 is initialized to 0 (step S908). In step S908, a bonus winning effect waiting time for controlling the frozen state after the big bonus (1) winning is further set. Then, the process proceeds to step S925.

  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. Also, the RT4 counter value set in the RAM 112 is initialized to 0 (step S910). In step S910, a bonus winning effect waiting time for controlling the frozen state after the big bonus (2) winning is set. Then, the process proceeds to step S925.

  If the big bonus (2) has not been won, it is determined whether or not the challenge bonus has been won based on whether or not the challenge bonus winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S911). If a challenge bonus is won, a challenge bonus flag is set in the RAM 112 and the challenge bonus winning flag set in the RAM 112 is erased. Also, the RT4 counter value set in the RAM 112 is initialized to 0 (step S912). In step S912, a bonus winning effect waiting time for controlling the frozen state after winning the challenge bonus is set. Then, the process proceeds to step S925.

  If the challenge bonus has not been won, it is determined whether the game is in RT3 or in the initial gaming state (step S913). If it is determined in step S913 that the player is in RT3 or in the initial gaming state, one of the three choice combinations A to C depends on whether or not the winning flag of any of the three choice combinations A to C is set in the RAM 112. It is determined whether or not a prize has been won (step S914). If it is determined in step S914 that one of the three alternatives A to C has been won, 101 is set as the value of the RT2 counter in the RAM 112 (step S915). As described above, even if any of the three choices A to C wins, as described in step S913, when it is determined that the gaming state is in RT3 or in the initial gaming state Only the RT2 counter value is set and controlled to RT2. If an RT counter value other than the RT2 counter is set, the RT counter value is initialized to zero. When it is determined NO in step S913 or S914, and after the process of step S915 is performed, the process proceeds to step S925.

  If one of the replays (1) to (3) has been won in step S905, it is determined whether or not the replay (2) has been won depending on whether or not the replay (2) winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S905). S917). If replay (2) has been won, it is determined whether or not it is in the initial gaming state (step S917a). If it is not in the initial gaming state, the process proceeds to step S924. 98 is set to the value of the RT1 counter (step S918). If an RT counter value other than the RT1 counter is set, the RT counter value is initialized to zero. Then, the process proceeds to step S924.

  If the replay (2) has not been won, it is determined whether or not the replay (3) has been won according to whether or not the replay (3) winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S919). If the replay (3) has been won, it is determined whether or not it is in the initial gaming state (step S919a). If it is not in the initial gaming state, the process proceeds to step S924. 199 is set as the value of the RT1 counter (step S920). As described above, even when Replay (2) or Replay (3) is won, the RT1 counter is used only when it is determined that the gaming state is in the initial gaming state, as described in Step S917a or S919a. Is set and controlled by RT1. If an RT counter value other than the RT1 counter is set, the RT counter value is initialized to zero. Then, the process proceeds to step S924. If the replay (3) has not won, the process proceeds to step S924.

  In step S924, a replay game flag is set in the RAM 112. 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 S925.

  In step S925, winning information indicating the type of winning combination based on the winning flag set in the RAM 112 (the winning flag is not set in the case of deviation) 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. 18 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 winning combination with paying out medals, depending on whether or not any winning flag of grape, melon, cherry, and the three alternative winning combinations A to C 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. That is, when the small role is won, it is determined that the game is over when the payout of the medal is completed. When the small role is not won, the variable display device 2 displays the medal 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 S1006b. 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 deleted. Also, a counter value for counting the number of games and the number of winnings in the regular bonus is initialized (step S1006a). Then, the process proceeds to step S1006b. If it is not the regular bonus end condition, the process proceeds to step S1006b.

  In step S1006b, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the challenge time provided during the challenge bonus, depending on whether or not the challenge time flag is set in the RAM 112. If the current gaming state is not the challenge time, the process proceeds to step S1007. If the current gaming state is a challenge time, the challenge time flag in the RAM 112 is deleted. Then, the process proceeds to step S1007.

  In step S1007, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a bonus depending on whether one of the big bonus (1) flag, the big bonus (2) flag, or the challenge bonus flag is set in the RAM 112. judge. If the current gaming state is not a bonus, if the value of any of the RT1 to RT3 counters is set in the RAM 112, the RT counter value is decremented by 1 (until it becomes 0) ( The process proceeds to step S1008) and step S1009. In the present embodiment, an example is described in which the RT counter to be subtracted in step S1008 is an RT1 to RT3 counter, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the RT counter to be subtracted is a predetermined RT among the RT1 to RT3 counters. It may be a counter. For example, when the RT counter to be subtracted is the RT1 and RT3 counters among the RT1 to RT3 counters, the RT2 counter is not subtracted even if a game is performed, so once controlled to RT2, until the next bonus is won. It will be controlled continuously.

  On the other hand, if the current gaming state is a bonus in step S1007, the number of payout medals in the bonus is counted using the counter of the RAM 112 (step S1010).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the big bonus (1), the counted number of payout medals exceeds 351, and the termination condition for the big bonus (1) is satisfied (step S1011).

  If the current gaming state is the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (1) end 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 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). In step S1012, an ending effect waiting time for controlling the frozen state after the end of the big bonus (1) is set. Further, 15 is set as the initial value of the RT3 counter of the RAM 112 (step S1013). Then, the process proceeds to step S1009.

  If the current gaming state is not the big bonus (1), or if the end condition for the big bonus (1) is not satisfied, the current gaming state is the big bonus (2), and the counted number of payout medals is It is determined whether or not the condition for ending the big bonus (2) is satisfied beyond 351 (step S1014).

  If the current gaming state is the big bonus (2) and 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 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 (2) is set. Further, 15 is set as the initial value of the RT3 counter of the RAM 112 (step S1016). Then, the process proceeds to step S1009.

  If the current gaming state is not the big bonus (2), or if the big bonus (2) end condition is not satisfied, the current gaming state is the challenge bonus, and the counted number of payout medals is 120. It is determined whether or not the end condition of the challenge bonus is satisfied (step S1017).

  If the current gaming state is a challenge bonus and the end condition of the challenge bonus is satisfied, the in-challenge bonus flag in the RAM 112 is erased. Also, a counter value for counting the number of payout medals in the bonus is initialized (step S1018), and the process proceeds to step S1009. In step S1018, an ending effect waiting time for controlling the frozen state after the end of the challenge bonus is set.

  In step S1009, the gaming state applied in the next game is indicated based on the values of the big bonus (1) flag, the big bonus (2) flag, the challenge bonus flag, and the RT1 to RT4 counters in the RAM 112. A game state command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S1009). Then, the process proceeds to step S1026.

  In step S1026, all the data stored in the general work 112-2 of the RAM 112, that is, the winning combination and winning flags for the small role and replay are erased. This process is realized by a process of clearing the general work 112-2 for each game. Even if the bonus winning flag is set in the current game and the bonus is not won, the special role work 112-2 is not cleared, and the bonus winning flag is carried over to the next game. Then, the payout process is ended, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. 11, the freeze process of S407 is performed, and the process of one game is ended.

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 performs the transition of the game state among the initial game state, RT1 to RT4, the big bonus, and the challenge bonus, and commands according to the progress of the game. Is transmitted to the effect control board 102. On the other hand, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs an original effect based on the command received from the game control board 101. Hereinafter, the process of the effect performed by the control on the effect control board 102 side will be described.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating processing executed by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102. On the side of the effect control board 102, it is determined whether or not a command sent from the game control board 101 has been received (step 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, a BET command reception process for performing various notifications according to the BET state is performed (step S1102a). The process returns to step S1101.

  If the received command type is the winning status notification command transmitted in step S730, the winning status indicated by the received winning status notification command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step S1118). A navigation effect setting process for setting a navigation effect for notifying information related to the winning is performed (step S1118a). 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 a preset type of effect according to the gaming state (step S1119). For example, the liquid crystal display 4 starts the variation of symbols by three virtual reels. Then, the process returns to step S1101.

  If the type of the received command is the reel stop command transmitted in step S812, an effect corresponding to the state of the stopped symbol is performed from the symbol number stopped in the middle stage indicated by the received reel stop command. When all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, an effect corresponding to the symbol of the variable display device 2 is performed (step S1120). As an effect corresponding to the symbol of the variable display device 2, for example, the variation of the symbol in the virtual reel corresponding to the reel indicated by the received reel stop command is stopped, and the winning situation and the reel stop command stored in the RAM 122 in step S 1118 are displayed. A symbol corresponding to the symbol to be shown is derived to the virtual reel. In addition, when the symbols of the two reels stopped among the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are in a reach state that can be a combination of a winning combination in the winning line, an effect of notifying that the state is the reach state is performed. . In addition, when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped and lost, a result of informing that it has been lost, or that a winning has occurred when the winning combination is combined. The effect result to be notified is derived. Then, the process returns to step S1101.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 4 is displayed when the three selection combinations A to C win the variable display device 2 and when the same number of grapes as the payout number when the three selection combinations A to C wins. In, the effect result for notifying that a winning has occurred in a common mode is derived. As an effect result of notifying that a winning has occurred in a common mode, for example, the same symbol (for example, in the winning display section 25b shown in FIG. 1 when grapes win) is displayed by a virtual reel displayed on the liquid crystal display 4. When the watermelon symbol shown is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4, an effect is produced in which three of the watermelon symbols) are arranged on the winning line, and it is notified that nine winning combinations have been won.

  In addition, when any of the replays (1) to (3) wins in the variable display device 2, an effect result for notifying that a winning has occurred in a common manner in the liquid crystal display 4 is derived. As an effect result informing that a winning has occurred in a common manner, for example, the winning display shown in FIG. 1 when the same symbol (for example, replay (1)) is won by a virtual reel displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 When the REPRAY symbol shown in the section 25d is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4, an effect is produced in which the three REPLAY symbols) are aligned on the winning line, and it is notified that the replay has been won.

  If the received command type is the winning information command transmitted in step S925, 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 S1121). Next, in the navigation effect setting process, a navigation profit / loss process for acquiring or losing the right to increase the ratio at which the navigation effect for notifying information advantageous to the player is set is performed (step S1121a), and the process returns to step S1101.

  If the received command type is the gaming state command transmitted in step S1009, the gaming state saved in the RAM 122 up to the previous game is shifted and saved by one game, and the received gaming state command Is stored in the storage area of the game state of the latest game (step S1150). Next, the RT2 rush possibility notification process (step S1150a) for notifying the possibility of being able to shift (rush) to RT2 according to the state at the end of the game, and the process returns to step S1101.

  If the received command type is another command, processing corresponding to each command type is executed (step S1162). 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, the navigation effect setting process in step S1118a will be described in detail. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing in detail the navigation effect setting process executed by CPU 121 in step S1118a. In the navigation effect setting process, first, it is determined whether the current gaming state is in RT3 or the initial gaming state (step S1200). If it is determined in step S1200 that neither the RT3 nor the initial gaming state is in effect, the navigation effect setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1200 that the game is in the RT3 or initial game state, it is selected from any of the three choices A to C, replay (2), and replay (3) based on the received winning status notification command. It is determined whether or not it is won (step S1201). In step S1201, since replay (2) and replay (3) are included in the objects to be determined, replay (1) + (2) and replay (1) + (3) are also determined. Will be included. In step S1201, the replay (1) single winning may be included in the determination target, and the processing of S1202 to S1205 may be performed.

  If it is determined in step S1201 that none of the three choices A to C, replay (2), and replay (3) has been won, the navigation effect setting process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1201 that one of the three alternatives A to C, replay (2), and replay (3) has been won, it is set when the navigation right is acquired in the navigation profit / loss process. It is determined whether the navigation flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S1202). If it is determined in step S1202 that the navigation flag is set, a process of looking up the navigation acquisition time table and drawing a navigation effect is performed (step S1203), and the process proceeds to step S1205. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1202 that the navigation flag is not set, the navigation non-acquisition table is looked up to select a lot of navigation effects (step S1204), and the process proceeds to step S1205.

  Here, the navigation acquisition time table and the navigation non-acquisition time table will be described. FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining a navigation acquisition time table and a navigation non-acquisition time table. The navigation acquisition time table and the navigation non-acquisition time table are stored in the ROM 123 in advance.

  The navigation acquisition time table and the navigation non-acquisition time table are tables used for determining by lottery whether or not to perform the navigation effect and which type of the navigation effect according to a predetermined ratio. As types of navigation effects, “winning role notification effect” and “winning role type notification effect” are provided. When the “winning role notification effect” is lottery as a navigation effect, an effect of notifying the winning role itself specified from the received winning status notification command is performed. The effect of notifying the winning combination itself is, for example, an effect of notifying that the 3rd choice role A is won when the 3rd choice role A is won, and when the replay (2) is won, An effect that informs that replay (2) is won, and when replay (3) is won, it means an effect that informs that replay (3) is won. In step S1201, since the replay (2) and the replay (3) are included in the determination targets, the winning combination notification effect at the time of winning the replay (2) notifies the replay (1) + (2) winning. The replay (3) winning combination notification effect at the time of winning includes replay (1) + (3) the effect of notifying the winning.

  In addition, when the “winning role type notification effect” is selected as a navigation effect, an effect for notifying the type of the winning combination specified from the received winning status notification command is performed. The effect for informing the type of winning combination is, for example, an effect informing that the player has won the third choice when one of the three choices A to C is won. Replay (2) Or, when replay (3) is won, it means an effect to notify that replay is won.

  As a result, a sense of expectation that when the navigation effect is executed, it may be controlled by RT2 by winning one of the three alternatives A to C and winning, rather than when it is not executed, Also, since the player has won the replay (2) or the replay (3), the player can feel the tension that may be won by the operation order of the stop button and may be controlled by the RT1. Easy to improve. In addition, when the “winning role notification effect” is executed as the type of navigation effect, the winning role itself can be recognized, so that the player is more effective than when the “winning role type notification effect” is executed. The degree of advantage is high. For example, in the case of an effect informing that the three-choice role A has been won, the player can operate the stop button 12L at an appropriate timing for winning the three-choice role A, and in replay (2) The stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R can be operated in the replay procedure that the player wants to win in the case of the effect of notifying that the player has won.

  When the navigation acquisition table is looked up, based on a value extracted from a random number that is updated at random, the “winning role notification effect” is 80%, and the “winning role type” is 15%. The “notification effect” is distributed so that “no effect” is lottery at a rate of 5%. If the navigation unacquired table is looked up, the “winning role notification effect” is displayed at a rate of 5% based on a value extracted from a random number that is randomly updated, etc. “Type notification effect” is distributed at a rate of 85% so that “no effect” is selected by lottery.

  In this way, the navigation acquisition time table that is looked up when the navigation right is acquired in the navigation profit and loss process is higher than the navigation non-acquisition table that is looked up when the navigation right is not acquired. It is determined that a navigation effect that makes it easy to improve the interest of the game is performed, and a “winning role notification effect” that is highly advantageous for the player is determined as a type of navigation effect at a high rate. For this reason, it is easier to improve the interest of the game when the navigation right is acquired than when the navigation right is not acquired, and the degree of advantage for the player can be increased.

  Returning to FIG. 20, in step S1205, the winning combination based on the received winning situation notification command and the navigation effect according to the result drawn in step S1203 or step S1204 are set and started, and the navigation effect setting process is terminated. To do.

  Next, the navigation profit / loss process in step S1121a will be described in detail. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the navigation gain / loss process executed by CPU 121 in step S1121a. In the navigation profit / loss process, first, when the current gaming state is in RT3 or in the initial gaming state, the three-choice roles A to C, replay (2), and replay (3) are based on the received winning information command. ) Is determined whether or not a prize has been won (step S1210). That is, after the next game, it is determined whether the gaming state is controlled to RT1 or RT2.

  If it is determined in step S1210 that one of the three alternatives A to C, replay (2), and replay (3) has been won during RT3 or in the initial gaming state, the navigation flag has already been set. It is determined whether or not it is set in the RAM 122 (step S1211). If it is determined in step S1211 that the navigation flag is set, the navigation flag is reset (step S1212), and the process proceeds to step S1213. Thus, the navigation flag is reset when the gaming state is controlled by RT1 or RT2. For this reason, the right of navigation is lost.

  In step S1213, as a delay counter for notifying that the gaming state that can be shifted to RT2 is completed when several games are played after the gaming state that can be shifted to RT2 is completed. “5” is set (step S1214). Thereby, the timing which alert | reports that the gaming state which can be changed to RT2 was complete | finished can be delayed after 5 games. On the other hand, if NO is determined in step S1210, the process proceeds to step S1215.

  In step S1215, processing for determining whether the navigation flag is set in RAM 122 is performed. If it is determined in step S1215 that the navigation flag is not set, it is determined whether the current gaming state is a big bonus (1), a big bonus (2), or RT2 (step S1216). If it is determined in step S1216 that the bonus is either the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), or RT2, it is determined based on the received winning information command whether or not it is a cherry winning (step S1217). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1215 that the navigation flag is set, if it is determined in step S1216 that the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), or RT2 is not in progress, or if it is not a cherry prize in step S1217. When it is determined, the navigation profit / loss process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S1217 that the cherry tree is won, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is RT2 (step S1218). When it is determined in step S1218 that the current gaming state is in RT2, the RT2 navigation acquisition counter for identifying the number of times that a cherry prize has been won when the navigation flag is not set and in RT2 is incremented by 1 ( In step S1219, it is determined whether the value of the navigation acquisition counter during RT2 after the addition is 6 or more (step S1220).

  If it is determined in step S1220 that the value of the navigation acquisition counter during RT2 is 6 or more, the value of the navigation acquisition counter during RT2 is reset (step S1221), the process proceeds to step S1225, and the navigation flag is set in the RAM 122. . On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1220 that the value of the navigation acquisition counter during RT2 is not 6 or more, the navigation gain / loss process is terminated. In this way, when the navigation flag is not set and RT2 is in progress, when the value of the added navigation acquisition counter during RT2 becomes 6 or more, that is, when cherry winnings occur 6 times or more, the right of navigation And the navigation flag is set. Note that the value of the navigation acquisition counter during RT2 is reset in step S1221 only when YES is determined in step S1220 and the navigation flag is subsequently set in step S1225. For this reason, the value of the navigation acquisition counter during RT2 added during the period controlled by RT2 is carried over until the navigation right is acquired.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1218 that RT2 is not in progress, the big bonus navigation acquisition counter is used to specify the number of cherry wins when the navigation flag is not set and the big bonus is (1) or (2). 1 is added (step S1222), and it is determined whether the value of the big bonus navigation acquisition counter after the addition is 3 or more (step S1223).

  When it is determined in step S1223 that the value of the navigation acquisition counter during big bonus is 3 or more, the value of the navigation acquisition counter during the big bonus is reset (step S1224), the process proceeds to step S1225, and the navigation flag is stored in the RAM 122. Set. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1223 that the value of the big bonus medium navigation acquisition counter is not 3 or more, the navigation gain / loss process is terminated. In this way, when the navigation flag is not set and the big bonus (1) or (2) is in progress, when the value of the big bonus medium navigation acquisition counter to be added is 3 or more, that is, the cherry prize is 3 When it occurs more than once, the navigation right is acquired and the navigation flag is set. The value of the big bonus navigation acquisition counter is reset in step S1224 only when YES is determined in step S1223 and then the navigation flag is set in step S1225. Therefore, the value of the big bonus navigation acquisition counter added during the period controlled by the big bonus (1) or (2) is carried over until the navigation right is acquired.

  When the navigation flag is set in step S1225, a navigation acquisition effect indicating that the navigation right has been acquired is executed (step S1226), and the navigation acquisition process is terminated.

  Next, the RT2 entry possibility notification process in step S1150a will be described in detail. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing in detail the RT2 rush possibility notification process executed by CPU 121 in step S1150a. In the RT2 rush possibility notification process, first, based on the received game information command, it is determined whether or not the next game is in an initial gaming state (step S1230). When it is determined in step S1230 that the next game is in the initial gaming state, it is in a state where it can be shifted to RT2, and therefore the RT2 rushable period effect that notifies that it is a period that can be shifted to RT2 is provided for the next game. In step S1237, it is determined whether or not to perform the process. If it is determined in step S1237 that the RT2 entry possibility period effect is to be performed, the RT2 entry possibility notification process is terminated in step S1238, and if it is determined not to be performed, the RT2 entry possibility notification process is terminated. Thereby, in the next game, the RT2 rushable period effect is performed. The RT2 rushable period effect may be an effect of displaying a message such as “May be transferred to RT2” on the liquid crystal display 4, for example.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1230 that the next game is not in the initial gaming state, it is determined whether or not the delay counter described above is set (step S1231). When it is determined in step S1231 that the delay counter is set, 1 is subtracted from the value of the delay counter (step S1231a), and it is determined whether or not the value of the delay counter after the subtraction is “0” (step S1231). S1232).

  If it is determined in step S1232 that the value of the delay counter is not “0”, whether or not the game state of the next game is a game state other than RT1, RT2, and RT4, that is, after control is performed by RT1 or RT2. It is determined whether a big bonus or challenge bonus is won and the gaming state is controlled to a state other than RT1, RT2, and RT4 before the value of the delay counter reaches “0” (step S1234). When it is determined in step S1234 that the next game is not in a gaming state other than RT1, RT2, and RT4, the process proceeds to step S1237 described above, and YES is determined in step S1230 according to the lottery result of the RT2 rushable period effect. The same RT2 entry period effect as the time is executed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1234 that the next game is in a gaming state other than RT1, RT2, and RT4, the process proceeds to step S1235 described later.

  When the current gaming state is determined to be the initial gaming state for the ratio determined to perform the RT2 rushable period effect in step S1237 (YES in step S1230), the current gaming state is not the initial gaming state. However, it may be different when the value of the delay counter is determined not to be “0” (NO in step S1232, NO in step S1234). For example, when it is determined that the current gaming state is the initial gaming state (YES in step S1230), it is determined that the current gaming state is not the initial gaming state but the value of the delay counter is not “0”. It may be configured such that the ratio determined when performing the RT2 rushable period effect in step S1237 is higher than when (NO in step S1232, NO in step S1234). Thereby, the player can predict whether or not the actual gaming state is the initial gaming state based on the frequency at which the RT2 rushable period effect is performed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  When it is determined in step S1232 that the value of the delay counter is “0”, the navigation flag is reset and a navigation loss effect indicating that the navigation right is lost is performed (step S1233).

  In step S1235, if the delay counter has become “0” in step S1232, or if a big bonus or challenge bonus has been won, it is not necessary to perform steps S1237 and S1238, so the delay counter is reset. In step S1236, an effect corresponding to the currently controlled gaming state is executed, and the RT2 rush possibility notification process is terminated. By performing the effect according to the gaming state in step S1236, the player can recognize which gaming state is the currently controlled gaming state. The production according to the gaming state is executed by changing the manner of displaying the image on the liquid crystal display 4, outputting the sound from the speakers 7L and 7R, lighting the gaming effect LEDs 75A to 75E, and the like. .

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1-1) In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 7, when the replay (1) + (2) is won in step S403, the stop button 12L is first operated and the reel Replay (1) can be drawn in when 3L is stopped, and first, replay (2) can be drawn in when stop buttons 12C or 12R are operated to stop reels other than reel 3L. When replay (1) + (3) is won in step S403, first, when the stop button 12R is operated to stop the reel 3R, the replay (1) is drawn in, and first, the stop button 12L. Or when 12C is operated and reels other than the reel 3R are stopped, the replay (3) can be drawn and won. That is, the operation sequence of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R for winning the replays (1) to (3) won in accordance with the winning result of the internal lottery without performing processes other than the internal lottery in step S403. Identified. For this reason, it is possible to specify an operation order for winning a plurality of winning winning combinations without increasing the control burden. Moreover, since the same game result is obtained when the result of the internal lottery is the same and the stop button is operated in the same operation order at the same timing, the fairness of the game can be ensured. Furthermore, since the type of replay to be awarded changes according to the operation order of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R according to the player's stop operation, the role to be derived can be changed in various ways according to the operation order, and the interest of the game is improved. Can be made.

  Replay (1) and replay (2) to be simultaneously won are roles in which medals corresponding to the number of bets are substantially awarded by winning in a game with the same number of bets set. The replay (1) and the replay (3) that are won simultaneously are roles in which medals corresponding to the number of bets are substantially awarded by winning in a game with the same number of bets set. Thereby, the number of medals substantially given by winning is made the same while changing the type of replay to be won according to the operation order of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R according to the stop operation of the player. Since it is possible, the fairness of the game can be secured.

  In the above-described embodiment, the replays (1) to (3) have been described as examples of the first to third winning display results. However, the control is similarly applied to other types of winning combinations. Without increasing the burden, it is possible to specify an operation order for winning a plurality of winning display results that have been won by internal lottery among the first to third winning display results at the same time. In addition, since the same game result is obtained when the result of the internal lottery is the same and the stop button is operated in the same operation order at the same timing, the fairness of the game can be ensured. Furthermore, since the type of the winning display result to be awarded varies depending on the player's operation order, the winning display result derived according to the operating order can be varied in various ways, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the replays (1) to (3) have been described as examples of the first to third winning display results. However, if the number of medals substantially paid out when winning is the same, other types of winning Even in combination of roles, the game value given by winning a prize can be made the same while changing the winning display result to be won according to the player's operation order, thus ensuring the fairness of the game. be able to.

  (1-2) When the setting change process described in FIG. 9 is performed, when the RT1 to RT3 are finished, and when the challenge bonus is finished, the initial gaming state is determined to win a three-choice combination. In terms of being controlled by RT2, it can be said that the gaming state is more advantageous for the player than the gaming state of RT1 which is not controlled by RT2 even if the three-choice combination is won. Such an initial game state is ended because it is controlled to RT1 by winning either Replay (2) or Replay (3). For this reason, the player relatively does not want Replay (2) and Replay (3) to win. In the above-described embodiment, in step S1205, a winning combination notification effect for notifying that the player has won the replay (2) or the replay (3) relatively undesired to win is configured. is doing. Thereby, the player can recognize whether or not the replay (2) or the replay (3) is won by performing the winning combination notification effect. Therefore, the player wins the replay (2) or the replay (3) depending on which stop button of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R that can be operated by his / her own intention is operated first. Thus, the initial gaming state can be continued without shifting to RT1. Therefore, the degree of intervention by the player in the game can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, the replays (2) and (3) are used as examples of the second prize display result and the third prize display result. However, the second prize display result and the third prize display result are different from each other. Even in the case of being composed of different types of winning combinations, similarly, the player may win the second winning display result and the third winning display result by operating in a desired order according to his / her will. Can be avoided and the initial gaming state can be continued. Therefore, the degree of intervention by the player in the game can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (1-3) In the above-described embodiment, as described in steps S1203 and S1204 in FIG. 20 and FIG. 21 and the like, whether or not to perform the winning combination notification effect is determined according to a predetermined ratio. For this reason, even when the winning combination notification effect is not performed, the player who has replay (2) and replay (3) has won the role that is relatively undesired to win and the initial gaming state It is possible to give the player a sense of tension that may end the game, and to prevent the game from becoming rutted.

  In the above-described embodiment, replays (2) and (3) are used as examples of the second winning display result and the third winning display result. However, the second winning display result and the third winning display result are different from each other. Even in the case of a combination of types of winning combinations, similarly, a winning display that ends the initial gaming state even when the winning combination notification effect as the first specific effect or the second specific effect is not performed. It is possible to give the player a sense of tension that the derivation of the result may be permitted, and to prevent the game from becoming rutted.

  (1-4) In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 22, when the big bonus (1) or (2) is controlled and when the RT2 is controlled, the cherry prize is given a predetermined number of times. The navigation right can be acquired on the condition of doing so. Also, as described in steps S1203 and S1204 of FIG. 20, when the navigation right is acquired, it is determined that the winning combination notification effect is performed at a higher rate than when the navigation right is not acquired. Therefore, the condition for acquiring the navigation right, that is, when the big bonus (1) or (2) is controlled and when the RT2 is controlled, the condition for acquiring the navigation right by winning the cherry a predetermined number of times is established. The expectation which a player has with respect to this can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, as an example, the predetermined advantageous condition is established by acquiring the right of navigation obtained when the cherry tree is won a predetermined number of times. However, the predetermined advantageous condition is satisfied by another event. Even if it is a case to do, since the ratio determined to perform the winning combination notification effect as the first specific effect and the second specific effect when the predetermined advantageous condition is satisfied, similarly, It is possible to improve a player's sense of expectation for establishment of a predetermined advantageous condition.

  (1-5) In the above-described embodiment, even if the winning combination notification effect is not performed, the winning combination that notifies that when replay (2) or replay (3) is won. Since there is a case where the type notification effect is performed, the replay (2) and the replay (3) players who end the initial gaming state may have won a role that is relatively undesired to win. Such a tension can be intentionally held by the player, and the game can be advanced carefully. That is, even if the winning combination notification effect as the first specific effect or the second specific effect is not performed, the winning combination type notification effect as the allowable effect may be performed. Therefore, it is possible to intentionally give the player a sense of tension that the derivation of the winning display result that ends the initial gaming state may be allowed, and the game can proceed carefully.

  (1-6) In the embodiment described above, since the process for performing the winning combination notification effect or the like is performed on the effect control board 102 side, the control load for performing the process on the game control board 101 side is effect control. The board 102 can be shared and the control burden on the game control board 101 can be reduced. That is, since the process for performing the winning combination notification effect as the first specific effect or the second specific effect can be performed on the effect control board 102 side as the second board, the game control board 101 side as the first board The control burden for performing the process can be shared with the second substrate, and the control burden on the first substrate can be reduced.

  (2-1) In the above-described embodiment, the bonus game is controlled on condition that the big bonuses (1), (2), and the challenge bonus are won, when the predetermined initialization condition is established and controlled to the initial gaming state. And control to RT2 on condition that the three-choice roles A to C have won, and control to RT1 on condition that Replay (2) or Replay (3) has won, and the big bonus (1), ( After 2) is finished, the RT3 can be controlled for a predetermined period. Also, in such a gaming state, when controlled to RT1, even if the three-choice roles A to C win a prize, it is not controlled to RT2. For this reason, once controlled to RT1, it becomes a disadvantageous state for the player in that it is not controlled by RT2 than the initial gaming state. On the other hand, when controlled to RT3, the probability of replay (2) and replay (3) being derived is 0%. For this reason, when controlled by the big bonuses (1) and (2) that are triggered by the RT3, the player is in an advantageous state in that the RT1 is not controlled by the RT1.

  As described above, since the game state can be controlled to have a different degree of advantage depending on the display result, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation and tension that is appropriate by changing the game state. Further, when controlled by RT3, since it is not controlled by RT1, it is possible to make the player feel more secure than when controlled by the initial gaming state. Furthermore, when controlled to the initial gaming state, the subsequent advantageous degree is greatly different depending on whether the three-choice roles A to C win or the replay (2) or the replay (3) wins, so that it is stopped and displayed. The player's interest in the combination of symbols can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, even if the three-choice roles A to C as the advantageous display result are won, when controlled to RT1 as the normal gaming state, it is not controlled to RT2 as the advantageous state, In addition, an example in which replay (2) and replay (3) as normal display results are not won when controlled to RT3 as the specific initial gaming state has been described, but when controlled to the normal gaming state, it is controlled to an advantageous state. As long as the probability that the normal display result is derived is controlled to be lower than that in the initial gaming state. Even in this case, the normal gaming state becomes a disadvantageous state for the player in that once controlled, the probability of being controlled to an advantageous state is lower than the initial gaming state. Further, once controlled, the specific initial gaming state is advantageous to the player in that the probability of being controlled to the normal gaming state is lower than the initial gaming state. As described above, since the game state can be controlled to have a different degree of advantage depending on the display result, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation and tension that is appropriate by changing the game state. Further, when in the specific initial gaming state, the probability of being controlled to the normal gaming state is lower than that in the initial gaming state, so that the player can feel more secure than the initial gaming state. Further, when the game is in the initial gaming state, since the degree of subsequent advantage varies greatly depending on whether the advantageous display result is derived or whether the normal display result is derived, the player's interest in the derived display result can be increased. Can improve the interest of the game.

  (2-2) In the above-described embodiment, even if it is once controlled to RT1, it ends when the value of the RT1 counter that is subtracted in step S1008 becomes “0” every time the game is played. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the condition for returning to the initial gaming state by setting the RT1 counter value to “0” by quickly playing the game is satisfied.

  In the above-described embodiment, the normal end condition is established when a predetermined number of games are played and the RT1 counter value becomes “0”. However, the normal end condition is satisfied by another event. Even if it is assumed that the normal end condition is satisfied, the normal end condition is satisfied even if it is once controlled by RT1 as the normal gaming state. The player can have a sense of expectation.

  (2-3) In the above-described embodiment, even if it is once controlled to RT2, the value of the RT2 counter that is subtracted in step S1008 every time the game is performed becomes “0”, so that RT2 Therefore, it is possible to make the player feel nervous about the fact that RT2 is ended simultaneously with the progress of the game.

  In the above-described embodiment, the advantageous end condition is established when a predetermined number of games are played and the RT2 counter value is “0”. However, the advantageous end condition is satisfied by another event. Similarly, even if it is controlled to RT2 as an advantageous state once, it is terminated when the advantageous end condition is satisfied, so the advantageous end condition is satisfied. The player can have a sense of tension that he might end up with.

  (2-4) In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 6D, when the gaming state is RT3, the replay (2) to be transferred to RT1 and the probability that the replay (3) is won are determined. By setting it to 0%, the probability of transition to RT1 is lowered. However, by increasing the number of determination values for replay (1), for example, more than the total number of determination values for replay (1) and replay (2) and replay (3) in the initial gaming state, The probability of winning a replay as a winning role is maintained above a certain level. For this reason, the consumption speed of medals used for setting the number of bets can be suppressed within a certain range.

  In the above-described embodiment, the replay (2) and the replay (3) are taken as examples of the normal display result. However, even if the normal display result is composed of other types of winning combinations, a specific initial When controlled by RT3 as a gaming state, the winning display result is similarly derived by lowering the probability that the normal display result is derived and increasing the probability that other winning display results are derived. Since the probability is maintained at a predetermined value or more, the consumption speed of the game value used for setting the bet amount can be suppressed within a certain range.

  (2-5) In the above-described embodiment, as described in step S1238, the three-choice roles A to C win or replay (2) or the replay (2) The player's attention can be drawn as to whether Replay (3) wins, and the sense of expectation and tension can be intentionally increased. In other words, when the gaming state is controlled to the initial gaming state where the gaming state is not RT2 as the advantageous state and is not RT1 as the normal gaming state, the RT2 rushable period effect as the specific effect is performed. For this reason, while a specific performance is being performed, it is possible to attract the player's attention to which of the advantageous display result and the normal display result is to be derived first, and to intentionally feel a sense of expectation and tension. Can be increased.

  (2-6) In the above-described embodiment, as described in steps S1232, S1234, and the like, the RT2 rushable period is not limited to the case where the initial game state is controlled but also when the delay counter is set. Production is performed. For this reason, even when replay (2) and replay (3) have already won and are controlled by RT1, or when the three choices A to C have already won and are controlled by RT2, the delay counter Until the value reaches “0”, the player's expectation for winning the three choice roles A to C and the player's sense of tension for winning the replay (2) and replay (3) Can last.

  (2-7) Even when configured as in (2-6), when the value of the delay counter becomes “0”, as described in step S1236, an effect corresponding to the gaming state is executed. Therefore, the player's attention can be attracted to the change in the aspect of the effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the predetermined number of games are played and the value of the delay counter becomes “0” is taken as an example of the disabling end condition. Even if it is determined that the condition is satisfied, similarly, the advantageous display result is derived until the disabling termination condition is satisfied, even if it is already controlled to the normal gaming state or the advantageous state. It is possible to maintain a sense of expectation and a sense of tension with which a normal display result is derived. Further, after such disabling end condition is established, it is informed whether the normal gaming state or the advantageous state is being controlled, so that the player's attention can be attracted to the change in performance.

  (2-8) In the above-described embodiment, as described in step S1120 and the like, an effect corresponding to the display result displayed when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R of the variable display device 2 are stopped is displayed on the liquid crystal display. Since the game is performed in the device 4, the game can be advanced in many cases even if the player sees only the performance performed in the liquid crystal display 4 and does not look at the variable display device 2. Since the liquid crystal display 4 is provided more easily than the variable display device 2, the player's attention is easily attracted to the liquid crystal display 4. Even if (2), Replay (3), etc. wins, it can be made difficult for the player to notice this. Further, even if the three alternative combinations A to C derived from the variable display device 2, the replay (2), the replay (3), etc. are configured by a combination of symbols of the same type (in this case) Although not limited to this, the same effects as the effects performed when grapes and replays (1) other than the three alternatives A to C, replay (2), and replay (3) win the variable display device 2 ( For example, there are three combinations of watermelon symbols shown in the winning display section 25b shown in FIG. 1, and three effects of REPLAY symbols shown in the winning display section 25d shown in FIG. It is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice the winning combination of the roles A to C, Replay (2), and Replay (3).

  In the above-described embodiment, in the liquid crystal display 4 as the production means, when the three choice combinations A to C as the advantageous display results win, the display result with the same game value is given. When the grape as a prize is won (display of three watermelon symbols shown in the prize display section 25b) is performed, and when the replay (2) and replay (3) as a normal display result are awarded, An example is shown in which an effect (a display of three replay symbols shown in the winning display portion 25d) is performed when replay (1) as a display result having the same game value is awarded. However, in the effect means, if the effect means performs the same effect as the effect that is performed when a predetermined display result other than the advantageous display result other than the normal display result is derived, the advantage is similarly provided. It is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice the display result and the normal display result.

  (2-9) In the above-described embodiment, as explained in FIG. 6 (d), when controlled by RT3, replay (2) and replay (3) are not won. The probability of winning a prize will be higher than the probability of winning replay (2) and replay (3). Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of security when controlled by RT2.

  In the above-described embodiment, when controlled to RT3 as the specific initial gaming state, it is not controlled to RT1 as the normal gaming state, but is controlled to RT2 as an advantageous state rather than the probability of being controlled by RT1. The case of increasing the probability is taken as an example, but when it is controlled to the specific initial gaming state, it is controlled to the normal gaming state, but the probability of controlling to the advantageous state is higher than the probability of controlling to the normal gaming state Similarly, it is possible to improve the game willingness to be controlled to the advantageous state during the specific initial gaming state.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, 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.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, when determining whether or not to win the lottery role in the internal lottery, the set value stored in the set value work 112-4 is an appropriate value (1 If it is not a value in the range of -4, it is not determined whether or not to win with a probability based on a default setting value (for example, setting 1), but in this case as well, it is controlled to a RAM abnormal error state, The progress of the game is disabled, and the state in which the progress of the game is disabled is not canceled unless the setting change mode is entered and a setting value is newly selected and set based on the setting change operation. 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.

  (5) Further, 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.

  (6) 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.

  (7) 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 serving 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.

  (8) In the embodiment described above, 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 by using an unused area of the RAM 112 such as an unused stack area and an unused area 112-8 in the stack area 112-6, the illegal program can be prevented from being resident. .

  (9) 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.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, while the challenge bonus is in operation, the medals can be increased most quickly during the challenge bonus by always being controlled to the challenge time. It can increase the interest of the accompanying players.

  In particular, like the big bonus (1) and big bonus (2) in the above-described embodiment, for example, the total number of medals paid out in the big bonus without ending the big bonus at the number of times of transition to the regular bonus. When the end condition is satisfied when the value reaches the specified value (for example, 351), the number of net increase in the bonus can be increased, so that the interest of the player accompanying the shift to the big bonus is further increased. Can do.

  (10) 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.

  (11) In the embodiment described above, before determining whether the regular bonus is inactive, it is determined whether the big bonus is being performed, and when it is determined that the big bonus is being performed in the determination. That is, when the big bonus end condition is not satisfied, it is determined whether or not the regular bonus is not activated. If not, the regular bonus is activated. In spite of this, the determination for reactivating the regular bonus, that is, the unnecessary determination is not performed.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, a regular bonus medium signal indicating that the regular bonus is in progress is output in response to the regular bonus medium flag being set in step S703a, and the regular bonus medium flag is erased in step S1006a. 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.

  In the above-described embodiment, a signal during the challenge time indicating that the challenge time is in progress is output in response to the flag during the challenge time being set in step S703c, and the flag during the challenge time is cleared in step S1006c. The output is stopped accordingly. That is, even when the challenge time is activated continuously during the challenge bonus, the output of the signal during the challenge time is stopped until the flag during the challenge time is cleared and then set again. For this reason, it is possible to determine that the challenge time has been interrupted by an external device that has input a signal during the challenge time. For example, whether the slot machine is operating normally from the externally output signal, etc. Tests can be properly performed with external equipment.

  (13) 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 the reels are rotating in the table, a stop control table uniquely determined for the internal winning state for each gaming state is selected, and the 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.

  (14) In the embodiment described above, the storage address of the number of determination values of each lottery target 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-described embodiment, an example in which the initial gaming state ends because the game is controlled to RT1 by winning the replay (2) among the replays (1) + (2) to be simultaneously won. In addition, the example in which the initial gaming state ends because the game is controlled to RT1 by winning the replay (3) among the replays (1) + (3) to be won simultaneously. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured to control the RT1 by winning the replay (1) among the replays (1) + (2) to be simultaneously won and to finish the initial gaming state. Further, it may be configured to control to RT1 by winning the replay (1) among the replays (1) + (3) to be simultaneously won and to finish the initial gaming state. When configured in this way, the process may proceed to step S1202 even when the replay (1) is won in step S1201 of FIG. In step S1205, when the replay (1) is won, a navigation effect corresponding to the replay (1) and the lottery result may be set and started. Thereby, the player can recognize whether or not the replay (1) is won by performing the winning combination notification effect. Therefore, the player avoids winning the replay (1) depending on which stop button of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R that can be operated by his / her own intention is operated first, The initial gaming state can be continued without shifting to RT1. Therefore, the degree of intervention by the player in the game can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved. Although the replay (1) is taken as an example of the first winning display result as described above, even if the first winning display result is composed of other types of winning combinations, By operating in a desired order according to the intention, it is possible to avoid winning the first winning display result and to continue the initial gaming state. Therefore, the degree of intervention by the player in the game can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (2) In the above embodiment, as an example of the combination of the first winning display result and the second winning display result and the combination of the first winning display result and the third winning display result, Replay that allows a game to be played without setting the number of bets used, that is, replay (1 in which the payout number of medals substantially changed according to the number of bets set in the game is changed) ) And replay (2), and replay (1) and replay (3). However, the combination of the first winning display result and the second winning display result, and the combination of the first winning display result and the third winning display result are not limited to this, for example, a medal given when winning A combination of small combinations with a fixed number of payouts (for example, a combination of three-choice A and three-choice B, a combination of three-choice A and three-choice C, or a combination of grape and three-choice A) A combination and a combination of grape and 3 alternative roles B) may be used. In this case, similarly to the replay (1) + (2) and the replay (1) + (3), the internal lottery is performed so that the small roles can be simultaneously won. Further, if the set bet number is a combination in which medals corresponding to substantially the same number of payouts are paid out in the same game, a combination of replay and a predetermined small combination in which, for example, 3 pieces are set as the number of payouts. There may be. In a slot machine that can be set within a range of 1 to 3 bets, for a game with 2 bets, a replay and, for example, a predetermined small role with 2 set as the number of payouts For a game with one bet, it may be a combination of replay and a predetermined small combination in which, for example, one payout is set.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which a navigation right can be acquired on condition that a cherry tree has been won a predetermined number of times. However, the condition for acquiring the right of navigation is not limited to this, but a game controlled on the side of the presentation control board 102 (for example, a pressing order that applies an operation order of stop buttons in a game during a predetermined period) In the case of a game or the like, it may be established by achieving the purpose of the game (for example, the number of games in the pressing order reaches a predetermined number of games).

  In addition, the period for determining whether or not the condition for acquiring the navigation right is established has been described by taking the period controlled by the big bonus (1) or (2) and the period controlled by RT2 as an example. However, the period for determining whether or not the condition for acquiring the right of navigation is determined is not limited to this period, the period controlled by the challenge bonus, the period controlled by RT1 to 4, and controlled to the initial gaming state. Any period such as a period may be used.

  (4) In said embodiment, the symbol which comprises replay (1)-(3) is each arrange | positioned within seven frames. For this reason, when replay (1) and replay (2) are won simultaneously, and when replay (1) and replay (3) are won simultaneously, the procedure is performed regardless of the operation timing of the stop button. In the above description, the example in which any one of the replays (1) to (3) can be won on condition that the operation is performed in a predetermined operation order has been described. However, the condition for winning any one of the replays (1) to (3) may be that the operation is performed at a predetermined operation timing in addition to being operated in a predetermined operation sequence as a procedure.

  In addition, a combination of the first winning display result and the second winning display result, and a combination of the first winning display result and the third winning display result are, for example, combinations of roles not arranged within 7 frames (for example, In the case of a combination of 3 choices A and 3 choices B, a combination of 3 choices A and 3 choices C, etc., a predetermined operation timing (for example, pulling in a desired 3 choices) It may be only a condition that it is operated at a possible timing.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the winning combination notification effect has been described by taking the effect of notifying the winning combination itself specified from the received winning situation notification command as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be an effect to notify the operation order of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning the winning combination specified from the received winning situation notification command. It may be an effect informing the operation order of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for preventing the winning combination specified from If the winning combination identified from the winning status notification command is replay (2) or (3) and replay (1) is also won simultaneously, the initial gaming state advantageous to the player is continued. The effect which alert | reports the operation order of the stop button 12L, 12C, 12R for making a winning combination, ie, replay (1), a prize may be sufficient.

  (6) In the above embodiment, in order to lower the probability of shifting to RT2 when being controlled by RT1, as described in steps S913 to S915 in FIG. RT2 is controlled on the condition that the three-choice winning combination is won during RT3 or in the initial gaming state, and even if the three-choice winning combination is controlled by RT1, RT2 It was configured not to be controlled. However, the configuration for lowering the probability of transition to RT2 when controlled by RT1 is not limited to that in the initial gaming state, for example, when controlled by RT1 The probability of winning the 3-choice combination may be lowered by reducing the number of determination values for the 3-choice combination as compared with that in the initial gaming state. It may be set to “0”, or the 3-choice combination may not be set as a target for internal lottery when controlled by RT1.

  (7) In the above embodiment, in order to make the probability of shifting to RT1 when controlled by RT3 lower than in the initial gaming state, as described in FIG. The replay (2) and the replay (3) are not controlled as internal lotteries when controlled, and are not controlled by the RT1. However, the configuration for lowering the probability of transitioning to RT1 when controlled by RT3 is not limited to this, for example, when controlling by RT3. The probability of winning replay (2) and replay (3) is reduced by making the number of determination values of replay (2) and replay (3) smaller than the number of determination values in the initial gaming state (see FIG. 6 (a)). The number of determination values for replay (2) and replay (3) when controlled by RT3 may be “0”.

  (8-1) The winning probabilities of the three-choice roles A to C that trigger the control in RT2 in the above embodiment are the internal lottery when the gaming state is in the initial gaming state and during RT3. Since the same number of determination values is used in FIG. However, the winning probabilities of the three choice combinations A to C may be higher when controlled by RT3 than when in the initial gaming state. Specifically, it is set so that the number of determination values of the three-choice roles A to C in the case of RT3 is larger than the number of determination values of the three-choice roles A to C in the initial gaming state. Also good. Thereby, since the probability of being controlled to RT2 increases when controlled to RT3, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for being controlled by RT3. That is, since the probability of being controlled to RT2 as an advantageous state increases when controlled to RT3 as a specific initial gaming state, the player's sense of expectation for being controlled to the specific initial gaming state is improved. be able to.

  (8-2) Furthermore, even when controlled by RT3, the number of determination values for replay (2) and replay (3) that trigger the control of RT1 is set and controlled by RT1. In a slot machine that has a possibility, the number of judgment values of the three alternative roles A to C when controlled by RT3 is set to be larger than the number of judgment values of replay (2) and replay (3). May be. That is, when controlled by RT3, the probability of winning the three-choice roles A to C can be made higher than the probability of winning the replay (2) and the replay (3). Thereby, when controlled by RT3, the probability of being controlled by RT2 is higher than the probability of being controlled by RT1, so that it is possible to improve the willingness to play to be controlled by RT2 during RT3. . That is, when controlled by RT3 as the specific initial gaming state, the probability of being controlled by RT2 as the advantageous state can be made higher than the probability of being controlled by RT1 as the normal gaming state. It is possible to improve the willingness to play to be controlled in an advantageous state.

  (8-3) Further, the number of determination values of the three alternative combinations A to C when controlled to the initial gaming state is set to be smaller than the number of determination values of replay (2) and replay (3). May be. That is, when controlled to the initial gaming state, the probability of winning the replay (2) and the replay (3) can be made higher than the probability of winning the three-choice roles A to C. As a result, when controlled to the initial gaming state, the probability of being controlled by RT1 is higher than the probability of being controlled by RT2, so the player is given a sharpness during the initial gaming state and during RT3. Appropriate expectations and tension can be given, and the fun of the game can be improved. That is, when controlled to the initial gaming state, it is controlled to RT1 as the normal gaming state rather than the probability of being controlled to RT2 as the advantageous state, contrary to when it is controlled to RT3 as the specific initial gaming state Since the probability increases, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation and tension that is appropriate between the initial gaming state and the specific initial gaming state, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  (8-4) In the above-described embodiment, the three-choice roles A to C have been described as examples of the role that triggers the control of RT2. However, the role that triggers the control to RT2 is not limited to this, and for example, a specific re-playing role may be included instead of or in addition to the 3 alternative roles A to C. . In the case of such a configuration, replay (4) may be included as a specific regame player in addition to replays (1) to (3) as a regame player. Also, a plurality of types of replays (for example, replay (4), replay (5), etc.) may be included as specific replaying roles as triggers for controlling the RT2.

  In this case, in the same way as when the three-choice roles A to C described in the above embodiment are won, for example, when winning a specific re-game player during RT3 or in the initial game state, RT2 is controlled over a predetermined number of games.

  (8-5) In addition, the number of determination values for replay (4) may be set to be larger when controlled by RT3 than when in the initial gaming state. That is, the replay (4) may be more likely to win when it is controlled by RT3 than when it is in the initial gaming state. Thereby, since the probability of being controlled to RT2 increases when controlled to RT3, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for being controlled by RT3.

  (8-6) Furthermore, even when controlled by RT3, the number of determination values for replay (2) and replay (3) that are triggered by RT1 is set and controlled by RT1. In a slot machine that has a possibility, the number of determination values for replay (4) when controlled by RT3 may be set to be larger than the number of determination values for replay (2) and replay (3). Good. That is, when controlled by RT3, the probability of winning replay (4) can be made higher than the probability of winning replay (2) and replay (3). Thereby, when controlled by RT3, the probability of being controlled by RT2 is higher than the probability of being controlled by RT1, so that it is possible to improve the willingness to play to be controlled by RT2 during RT3. .

  (8-7) Further, the number of determination values for replay (4) when controlled to the initial gaming state may be set to be smaller than the number of determination values for replay (2) and replay (3). Good. That is, when controlled to the initial gaming state, the probability of winning replay (2) and replay (3) can be made higher than the probability of winning replay (4). As a result, when controlled to the initial gaming state, the probability of being controlled by RT1 is higher than the probability of being controlled by RT2, so the player is given a sharpness during the initial gaming state and during RT3. Appropriate expectations and tension can be given, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  (8-8) Furthermore, when a specific re-playing role and a special re-playing role such as replay (2) or replay (3) as a trigger for controlling RT1 are simultaneously won in the internal lottery There may also be a configuration. In the case of such a configuration, when a specific re-game player and a special re-game player are simultaneously won, for example, first when the stop button 12L is operated to stop the reel 3L It may be configured such that a special re-game player can be drawn in when a stop button 12C or 12R is operated to stop a reel other than the reel 3L. .

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which control is performed to RT1 having a different number of games depending on whether Replay (2) wins or Replay (3) wins. Similarly, the three-choice combinations A to C may be configured to be controlled to RT2 having a different number of games according to the type of the three-chosen winning combination. For example, when it is determined in step S914 in FIG. 17 that the three-choice role A has won, the RT counter value is set to “100”, and when it is determined that the three-choice role B has been won, the RT counter value is set. When “200” is set and it is determined that the three-choice combination C has won, the RT counter value is set to “300”, so that the number of games differs depending on the type of the three-chosen winning combination RT2 You may comprise so that it may control to. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous by controlling the gaming state to a plurality of types of RT1 or a plurality of types of RT2, and to improve the interest of the game. The types of RT1 and RT2 have been described as different in the number of games, but are not limited to this, and the number of determination values of the re-gamer may differ depending on the type. Different types of effects may be performed. In this example, three-choice roles A to C are taken as examples of a plurality of types of advantageous display results, and replay (2) and replay (3) are taken as examples of a plurality of types of normal display results, depending on the winning display results. As described above, the game state is controlled for a plurality of types of RT1 or a plurality of types of RT2 having different numbers of games, and the game state is controlled for an RT having a different number of replaying player judgment values. The game can be prevented from becoming monotonous and improve the fun of the game if the game state can be controlled to a plurality of types of advantageous states or a plurality of types of normal game states. Can do.

  (10) The symbols constituting each of the three alternative combinations A to C in the above embodiment are such that the reel 3L is any one of “red 7”, “white 7”, and “BAR”, and the reel 3C and the reel 3R are An example of “grape” has been described. However, the symbols constituting each of the three alternative combinations A to C are not limited to such a combination of symbols, and may be a combination of symbols different in each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. For example, the symbol constituting the three-choice role A is composed of “red 7-grape-banana”, and the symbol constituting the three-choice role B is composed of “white 7-melon-grape”. May be composed of “BAR-banana-melon”.

  Similarly, the symbols constituting each of the replays (1) to (3) may be combined with different symbols in the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. For example, the symbol constituting the replay (1) is composed of “melon-vine-banana”, the symbol constituting the replay (2) is composed of “melon-banana-vine”, and the symbol constituting the three-choice role C is , "Melon-grape-banana" may be used.

  (11) In the above embodiment, the number of determination values for replay (2) in the initial gaming state is set to be larger than the number of determination values for replay (3). That is, replay (2) is easier to win than replay (3). For this reason, even if the above-described navigation effect is not performed, and even if the winning combination notification effect is not performed as the navigation effect, the replay (2) and the replay (3) are replay (2). Since the probability of winning is high, the replay (1) + (2) operation of the stop button 12L, 12C, 12R in the procedure of winning the replay (1) assuming the winning time is the replay (1) + ( 3) Since the possibility of being controlled by RT1 is lower than operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R in the procedure of winning the replay (1) on the assumption of winning, it can be said that it is advantageous for the player.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, the replay (2) and the replay (3) of the re-game players have been described as examples of winning combinations that trigger the control of RT1. However, the winning combination that triggers the control of RT1 is not limited to the display result of the re-playing combination, but may be the display result of a specific winning combination among other winning combinations, or the display of specific loses. It may be a result.

  Similarly, the winning combination that triggers the control of RT2 has been described by taking the three selected combinations A to C of the small combinations as an example. However, the winning combination that triggers the control of RT2 is not limited to the three-choice roles A to C, and may be a display result of a specific winning combination among other winning combinations, or display of a specific loss It may be a result.

  (13) 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, a step for determining whether or not the second reset switch 93 is operated after the determination of YES in step S103 of FIG. 8 is provided, and the second reset switch 93 is operated by this step. When it is determined that the process has been performed, the process may proceed to step S109.

  (14) 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 in use 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. 8 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.

  (15) In the above embodiment, as shown in steps S701 to S703a 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 or not the regular bonus end condition is 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 S703a. 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.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, when the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus are won and the result of losing is displayed, the chance is derived to the variable display device 2. It was. 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 a beginner is relatively unfamiliar with the game and cannot determine whether or not the display result of the variable display device 2 is a chance, the big bonus (1) and big bonus (2) , You will know for sure that you may have won the Challenge Bonus. 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.

  (17) In the above embodiment, when some of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are already stopped, the internal winning state for each gaming state, 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.

  (18) In the above embodiment, the number of determination values stored at the address registered in the role-specific table is added to the random number for internal lottery, and when an overflow occurs as a result of the addition, 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).

  (19) 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 acquired random value 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.

  (20) In the above-described 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 judgment values for a special combination cannot be set to exceed 255 in any gaming situation. 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.

  (21) In the above embodiment, the number of determination values is stored in common for all of the set values 1 to 4 or is stored separately for each of the set values 1 to 4 . However, it is assumed that the number of determination values is not stored in common for all of the setting values 1 to 4 (the common flag for the setting value is not set). About 3-4, the number of judgment values can also be made common.

  (22) 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 medium flag is set in the RAM 112 during the operation of No. 11, and if the regular bonus medium flag is not set, this is set and controlled to the regular bonus. Even when the regular bonus is first controlled 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). Based on the JACIN winning in the game, JACIN (for example, a target combination of an internal lottery in a small-combination game with a combination of predetermined symbols) wins the gaming state to a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2 ) Medium regular bonus 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.

  (23) 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, the operation sequence of the stop button, and the setting status of the winning flag, pull-in control is performed so that the symbol of the winning combination is aligned, 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 that the symbols of the winning combinations that are not won are not 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 for a role with a winning flag set (in the case of duplicate winning, it will be judged from the symbol of the role that priority is given to the operation order of the stop button and derivation), select the symbol for winning the winning combination and win If there is a reel that is already stopped, the winning display result is displayed along with the symbols on the stopped reel. Otherwise, a symbol for not winning any combination is selected and derived. That is, even when stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by this control method, it can be derived by stopping the symbol 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 operation order of the stop button and the setting status of the winning flag is derived as the display result of the variable display device 2.

  (24) In the above embodiment, the variable display device 2 is provided with the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in which a plurality of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order on the outer peripheral portion, and the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated. 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.

  (25) In the above embodiment, a slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting a bet number or 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.

  (26) In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the challenge bonus are controlled to be in a frozen state both at the time of winning and at the time of finishing. However, the control is not limited to the freeze state in both, but may be controlled to the freeze state only at the time of winning, or may be controlled to the freeze state only at the end.

  (27) In the above-described embodiment, the three alternative roles A to C that are the opportunity to control the RT 2 have been described as examples of being subject to lottery alone. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the three-choice roles A to C are subject to lottery simultaneously with other winning combinations as in the case of replay (1) + (2) and replay (1) + (3). It may be configured. For example, each of the three choice combinations A to C may be configured to be a lottery object at the same time as grapes. Then, due to the internal lottery, when the third choice combination A and grapes were won at the same time and the reel 3L could not derive “Red 7”, the failure of the third choice combination A was confirmed. Sometimes, reel control may be performed so that grapes win. Similarly, when 3 choice roles B and grapes are elected simultaneously, and when 3 choice roles C and grapes are elected simultaneously, when the choice of 3 choice roles B or 3 choice roles C is confirmed The reel control may be performed so that grapes win.

  (28) 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 gaming state. 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 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 the process which the control part in an effect control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows a navigation effect setting process in detail. It is a figure for demonstrating a navigation acquisition time table and a navigation non-acquisition time table. It is a flowchart which shows a navigation profit and loss process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows RT2 rush possibility alerting | reporting process in detail.

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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 (8)

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 stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation by a player for causing the variable display device to derive a display result;
Prior determination means for determining whether or not derivation of each of a plurality of types of winning display results is allowed before the display result of the variable display device is derived for each game;
Derivation control means for deriving the display result of the variable display device in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detection means;
When any one of the plurality of types of winning display results is derived, a gaming value giving means for giving the gaming value of a predetermined size to the derived winning display results,
The game value giving means is:
In a game with the same number of bets set, when the first winning display result predetermined among the plurality of types of winning display results is derived by the derivation control means and when the second winning display result is derived Giving the gaming value of the same size as when the third prize display result is derived,
The derivation control means includes
The stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means when the predetermination means permits the derivation of the first prize display result and the second prize display result among the plurality of types of prize display results. The first winning display result is derived to the variable display device on the condition that is a stop operation according to a predetermined first procedure, and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means is the first procedure. The variable display device derives the second winning display result on the condition that it is a stop operation according to a procedure other than
The stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means when the first determining means is allowed to derive the first winning display result and the third winning display result among the plural types of winning display results. The first winning display result is derived to the variable display device on the condition that is a stop operation according to a predetermined second procedure different from the first procedure, and the stop detected by the stop operation detecting means A slot machine characterized by causing the variable display device to derive the third winning display result on condition that the operation is a stop operation according to a procedure other than the second procedure. 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 stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation by a player for causing the variable display device to derive a display result;
Prior determination means for determining whether or not derivation of each of a plurality of types of winning display results is allowed before the display result of the variable display device is derived for each game;
Derivation control means for deriving the display result of the variable display device in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detection means;
The game value is not used when any one of a predetermined first prize display result, second prize display result, and third prize display result is derived among the plurality of types of prize display results. Re-game giving means for giving a re-game capable of playing a game,
The derivation control means includes
The stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means when the predetermination means permits the derivation of the first prize display result and the second prize display result among the plurality of types of prize display results. The first winning display result is derived to the variable display device on the condition that is a stop operation according to a predetermined first procedure, and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means is the first procedure. The variable display device derives the second winning display result on the condition that it is a stop operation according to a procedure other than
The stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means when the first determining means is allowed to derive the first winning display result and the third winning display result among the plural types of winning display results. The first winning display result is derived to the variable display device on the condition that is a stop operation according to a predetermined second procedure different from the first procedure, and the stop detected by the stop operation detecting means A slot machine characterized by causing the variable display device to derive the third winning display result on condition that the operation is a stop operation according to a procedure other than the second procedure. The gaming state is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player until one of the second winning display result and the third winning display result is derived by the derivation control means after a predetermined start condition is established. Specific gaming state control means to perform,
A predetermined first specific effect is performed on the condition that derivation of the first winning display result and the second winning display result among the plurality of types of winning display results is permitted by the predetermining means, A second specific effect different from the first specific effect on condition that derivation of the first winning display result and the third winning display result among the plurality of types of winning display results is allowed by the article predetermining means. The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a specific effect executing unit that performs the following. Specific game state control means for controlling the game state to a specific game state advantageous to the player until the first winning display result is derived by the derivation control means after a predetermined start condition is established;
A predetermined first specific effect is performed on the condition that derivation of the first winning display result and the second winning display result among the plurality of types of winning display results is permitted by the predetermining means, A second specific effect different from the first specific effect on condition that derivation of the first winning display result and the third winning display result among the plurality of types of winning display results is allowed by the article predetermining means. The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a specific effect executing unit that performs the following. It is determined whether or not to perform the first specific effect when derivation of the first winning display result and the second winning display result among the plurality of types of winning display results is allowed by the prior determination means. Whether or not to perform the second specific effect when the predetermination means permits the derivation of the first winning display result and the third winning display result among the plurality of types of winning display results. A specific performance execution determining means for determining
The slot according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the specific effect execution means performs the first specific effect or the second specific effect according to a determination result by the specific effect execution determination means. Machine.   The specific effect execution determining means performs the first specific effect or the second specific effect at a higher rate when the predetermined advantageous condition is satisfied than when the predetermined advantageous condition is not satisfied. The slot machine according to claim 5, wherein the slot machine is determined as follows.   When the derivation of the second prize display result is permitted among the plurality of types of prize display results by the pre-determining means, and when the derivation of the third prize display result is allowed, a predetermined allowable effect is provided. The slot machine according to any one of claims 3 to 6, further comprising a permissible performance executing means. A first substrate including at least the pre-determining means;
A second board including at least the specific effect executing means;
The first substrate is
A decision result information transmitting means for transmitting decision result information for specifying the decision result of the prior decision means to the second substrate;
The said specific effect execution means performs the said 1st specific effect or the said 2nd specific effect based on the said determination result information from the said determination result information transmission means, The any of Claims 3-7 characterized by the above-mentioned. The slot machine described in Crab.

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