JP2008142405A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of sustaining a player's sense of expectancy for whether the winning is generated or not to the final stop and capable of enhancing the amusement of the play by giving the player appropriate sense of expectancy for generation of a game state advantageous to the player by the successive winning of a prescribed winning combination. <P>SOLUTION: A presentation symbol is stopped/displayed in a variation area of a liquid crystal display corresponding to the kind of the stopping operation whenever the stopping operation is detected, and it is made impossible for the player to recognize the achievement of winning till the final stop (S1110). It is made also impossible for the player to recognize that the play is in a big bonus game state (2) in which the probability of winning a watermelon combination is increased and the game state is controlled to be RT after the termination, and when the watermelon combination is won in three consecutive game rounds in the regular game state or in the big bonus game state (2), the possibility of RT is announced (S1116). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine such as a coin gaming machine, for example. Specifically, the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a variable display having a plurality of variable display units for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which one game is completed when a display result is derived to the apparatus and a winning can be generated according to the result of the game.

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

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

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

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

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

Therefore, in a slot machine that stocks a bonus winning so-called stock machine and releases a corresponding selection when a predetermined condition is satisfied, there is one that performs a stock release lottery when three replays continue (for example, Patent Document 2). In this slot machine, 3 consecutive replays and the occurrence of bonuses do not correspond completely, so 3 consecutive replays give a reasonable expectation for the occurrence of bonuses and improve the fun of the game. It can be planned.
Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-131323 (paragraph 0035) JP 2004-194756 A

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

  The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to prevent occurrence of a gaming state advantageous to the player by continuously winning a predetermined role while following the original gaming characteristics of the slot machine. It is an object to provide a slot machine that gives a player a reasonable expectation and improves the interest of the game, and can keep the expectation as to whether or not a winning occurs until the final stop.

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 (effects) 1 game is completed by deriving the display result to a variable display device (liquid crystal display 4) having a plurality of variable display portions (left variation region, middle variation region, right variation region) for variably displaying symbols. In a slot machine (slot machine 1) where winning can occur according to the result of the game,
A means for determining whether or not a winning is allowed before the display result of the variable display device is derived for each game, wherein a plurality of kinds of small roles (watermelon, accompanied by the addition of the gaming value) Bell, Cherry) The small role determination means for determining that the occurrence of a winning is permitted, and the probability that it is determined that the occurrence of a specific small role (watermelon) winning among the plurality of types of small winnings is determined. Predetermining means (step S403) including special deciding means for deciding to allow the occurrence of a special (big bonus (2)) winning with a transition to a special gaming state (regular bonus) that is higher than the gaming state; ,
A plurality of stop operation detecting means (stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R) for detecting a stop operation by the player (stop operation to each of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R);
Displaying the display result including the winning-corresponding display result corresponding to the winning type allowed to be generated in the game by stopping and displaying the plurality of variable display units according to the determination result of the pre-determining means. Derivation control means (step S1110) to be derived by the variable display device;
A means for controlling the gaming state to the special gaming state when the special winning occurs, so that an expected value of the number of games continuously controlled in the special gaming state becomes a predetermined number of games (three games). Special gaming state control means (step S910, step S1011) for controlling the gaming state to the special gaming state;
Specific game state control means (step S1013) for controlling the game state to a specific game state (RT) that is more advantageous for the player than the normal game state after the special game state is ended;
Game state notification control means (control unit 110, control unit 120, FIG. 27, etc.) for performing control to notify information related to control of the gaming state,
The derivation control means includes
In response to detection of a stop operation by the stop operation detection means (every time a reel stop command is received), a predetermined variable corresponding to the stop operation detection means (type of reel stop command) that detected the stop operation Corresponding display unit stop display control means (step S1253) for stopping and displaying the display unit;
In the game in which the winning is allowed by the predetermining means, when the first stop variable display section other than the last stop variable display section that is finally stopped and displayed by the corresponding display section stop display control means is stopped and displayed. Regardless of the type of identification information displayed on the final stop variable display unit, the display result of the variable display device displays identification information other than the identification information that becomes the winning-corresponding display result (steps S1258 to S1263). When the final stop variable display section is stopped and displayed, the variable display device derives the winning-corresponding display result (steps S1205, S1208, S1209, step S1257, when winning a role other than the big bonus (2) in FIG. 9). Distribution, refer to the display pattern of FIG. 8) and control means for deriving the display result corresponding to winning at the time of final stop (see FIG. 30) It includes,
The gaming state notification control means includes
Special game state disabling control means for controlling the player to be unable to specify that the player is controlled to the special game state between the occurrence of the special prize and the end of the special game state. (When the big bonus (2) is won, the display pattern of pattern number 14 is set in steps S1206 and S1208, and the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed in step S1257. In FIG. 21, the big bonus (2) winning and big bonus (2 ) Even if it is ended, it is not controlled to freeze, Big Bonus (2) Winning and Big Bonus (2) No effect will be given even if it ends, no notification by the bonus notification unit 36, notification by the hit display unit 34 Not)
Information relating to control to the specific game state when the specific small role winning is generated in succession for the predetermined number of games in the normal game state or the special game state that cannot be specified by the special game state specification disabler. Predetermined continuous time notification control means (step S1116) for notifying (RT possibility notification).

  According to such a configuration, the variable display unit corresponding to the stop operation detecting unit that has detected the stop operation is stopped and displayed in response to the stop operation being detected by the stop operation detecting unit. In addition, winning information is generated in the first stop variable display section because identification information other than the identification information that is the display result corresponding to winning is displayed regardless of the type of identification information displayed on the final stop variable display section. The player cannot be specified, and the player cannot be specified until the identification information is displayed on the final stop variable display section. For this reason, the player can have a sense of expectation as to whether or not a winning will occur until the final stop variable display unit is stopped and the display result is derived to the variable display device.

  In addition, in the configuration described above, information that can specify that the game is controlled to the special game state after the special prize is generated until the special game state is ended is not notified, or is controlled to the special game state. Special game state specifying / disabling control means for controlling the player to be incapable of specifying the special game state by notifying information that cannot be specified. For this reason, the player cannot know anything about the information related to the control to the special gaming state.

  On the other hand, when a special prize is generated, the gaming state is controlled to a special gaming state in which the probability that it is determined to allow the occurrence of the specific small role winning is higher than that in the normal gaming state. This special gaming state is expected to end when the predetermined number of games have been consumed. Then, after the special game state ends, the game state is controlled to a specific game state that is advantageous to the player, which is different from the special game state. Therefore, in the special game state controlled before being controlled to the specific game state, there is a high probability that it is determined that the occurrence of the specific small role winning is permitted. There are many things that continue. Therefore, the information related to the control to the specific gaming state is notified if the occurrence of the specific small role winning is continued for a predetermined number of games.

  Even when the game state is controlled in the normal gaming state, it may be determined that the specific small role winning is permitted. Therefore, the information related to the control to the specific gaming state is not limited to the special gaming state but also to the normal gaming state, the occurrence of the specific small role winning is continued for the predetermined number of games. If it does, it will be notified.

  For this reason, when the occurrence of the specific small role winning is continued for a predetermined number of games, even if it is not actually controlled to the specific gaming state, that is, when it is controlled to the normal gaming state, A player can be expected to control to a specific game state, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the occurrence of a specific small role winning with a relatively low value that only gives gaming value without a transition of the gaming state, and can improve the interest of the game it can.

  It should be considered that the predetermined continuous time notification control means is not restrictive. In the normal game state or the special game state that cannot be specified by the special game state specification disabling means, the control of the specific game state is performed when the specific small role winning is continuously generated for the predetermined number of games. Any configuration having at least a function of notifying information corresponds to the predetermined continuous time notification control means. Specifically, for example, in a normal gaming state or a special gaming state, a predetermined number of games (for example, three games) are continuously specified, and a plurality of types of small role winnings (bell, cherry, watermelon) other than a specific small role are not specified. Specified when winning a small role (bell, cherry) or specific small role (watermelon) (when any combination of all possible combinations of bell, cherry, watermelon is derived) Even in a configuration having a function of notifying information relating to control to the gaming state (notification of RT possibility), information relating to control to the specific gaming state is notified when a specific small role winning occurs continuously for a predetermined number of games. (There is a case where a watermelon may be derived for 3 consecutive games by chance, and an RT possibility is also notified in that case) Corresponding to the known control means.

  Note that the slot machine described above is provided with a plurality of types of small role winnings as display results accompanied by the addition of game value. An explanation has been given of the case where it is decided to allow the occurrence of a kind of small role winning. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one kind of small role is provided as a display result accompanied by the addition of gaming value (for example, bell or cherry is not set as a small role and only watermelon is used as a small role. It may be a slot machine). In this case, the small role determining means included in the pre-determining means determines that the occurrence of a specific small role winning accompanied by the addition of game value is permitted, and the special determining means includes the specific small role winning (watermelon ) Is determined to allow the generation of a special prize (big bonus (2)) accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state (regular bonus) in which the probability that it is determined to allow the generation is higher than the normal gaming state. It may be a thing.

  Note that the gaming state notification control means described above further includes the plurality of types of small games continuously in the predetermined number of games in the normal gaming state or the special gaming state that is not specified by the special gaming state specifying disable means. You may comprise so that the small part continuous time alert | report control means which alert | reports the information regarding the control to the said specific game state when either of the winning combination occurs. When configured in this way, the special gaming state has a higher total probability that it is determined to allow the occurrence of the plurality of types of small role winnings than when the gaming state is different from the special gaming state. It may be in a gaming state. As a result, it is possible to increase opportunities to give the player a sense of expectation for control to the specific gaming state.

  Further, the above-described derivation control means only needs to include a final stop-time winning correspondence display result derivation control means. For example, the final stop-time winning correspondence display result derivation control means performs control according to the type of winning. It may be a thing.

  Moreover, the variable display part mentioned above may display one identification information by carrying out a stop display, and may display several identification information. Further, the stop display of the final stop variable display section may be to stop display of a predetermined variable display section, or to stop display of two or more variable display sections belonging to a predetermined group. Also good.

  The display result of the variable display device may be a combination of display contents displayed on the plurality of variable display units. For example, when a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed on the variable display unit, a combination including a plurality of pieces of identification information stopped and displayed on one variable display unit may be used, or on two or more variable display units. It may be a combination of displayed identification information.

  In addition, the above-mentioned small role may be only a winning combination (small role) such as a watermelon, bell, cherry, etc., for which a medal is paid out or credits are added, and a gaming value is given. For example, it may include a re-game player that is substantially equivalent to a predetermined number of medals being paid out by making it possible to start the next game without setting the bet amount.

Further, the following slot machine may be used. A variable display device for winning that variably displays a plurality of types of winning identification information (the symbol shown in FIG. 2), and a variable display device that is provided separately from the variable variable display device for winning, and variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (designation symbols). And a variable display device (liquid crystal display 4) having a plurality of variable display sections (left variation region, middle variation region, right variation region) to be played, and predetermined for one game using game values (medals, credits) The game can be started by setting the number of bets (for example, 3), and one game is ended by deriving the display result to the winning variable display device (variable display device 2). A slot machine capable of generating a winning according to a display result derived to the winning variable display device,
A means for determining whether or not derivation of the winning display result is permitted before the display result of the winning variable display device is derived for each game, and a plurality of kinds of small-scales accompanied by the addition of the gaming value. The small role determination means for determining that the derivation of the combination display result (watermelon, bell, cherry) is allowed, and the derivation of the specific small combination display result (watermelon) among the multiple types of small combination display results Special decision means for deciding to permit the derivation of a special display result (big bonus (2)) accompanying a transition to a special gaming state (regular bonus) that makes the probability of being determined higher than the normal gaming state A pre-determining means (step S403);
A plurality of stop operation detecting means (stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R) for detecting a stop operation by the player;
A winning derivation control means (step S404) for causing the variable winning display device to derive a display result in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means;
Derivation control means (step S1110) for causing the variable display device to derive a display result corresponding to the display result derived to the winning variable display device;
Means for controlling the gaming state to the special gaming state when the special display result is derived to the variable display device for winning, wherein an expected value of the number of games continuously controlled in the special gaming state is predetermined. Special game state control means (step S910, step S1011) for controlling the game state to the special game state so that the number of games (3 games) is reached;
Specific game state control means (step S1013) for controlling the game state to a specific game state (RT) that is more advantageous for the player than the normal game state after the special game state is ended;
Game state notification control means (control unit 110, control unit 120, FIG. 27, etc.) for performing control to notify information related to control of the gaming state,
The derivation control means includes
In response to detection of a stop operation by the stop operation detection means (every time a reel stop command is received), a predetermined variable corresponding to the stop operation detection means (type of reel stop command) that detected the stop operation Corresponding display unit stop display control means (step S1253) for stopping and displaying the display unit;
In a game in which derivation of the winning display result is allowed by the pre-determining means, the first stop variable display section other than the last stop variable display section that is finally stopped by the corresponding display section stop display control means is stopped and displayed. Sometimes, the winning-corresponding display result corresponding to the type of the winning display result that the display result of the variable display device is allowed to be derived in the game regardless of the type of identification information displayed on the final stop variable display unit Identification information other than the identification information to be displayed is displayed (steps S1258 to S1263), and when the final stop variable display unit is stopped and displayed, the variable display device derives the winning correspondence display result (steps S1205, S1208, (S1209, step S1257, allocation at the time of winning other than the big bonus (2) in FIG. 9, refer to the display pattern in FIG. 8) And a time final stop performing your prize corresponding display result derivation control unit (see FIG. 30 etc.),
The gaming state notification control means includes
Special game state disabling control for controlling the player to be unable to specify that the special game state is controlled between the time when the special display result is derived and the time when the special game state ends. Means (Big Bonus (2) When winning a prize, the display pattern of pattern number 14 is set in steps S1206 and S1208, and the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed in step S1257. In FIG. 2) No freeze control at the end, Big Bonus (2) Winning and Big Bonus (2) No effect at the end, no notification by the bonus notification section 36, no notification by the hit display section 34 Not)
In the normal game state or the special game state that cannot be specified by the special game state specifying means, the control to the specific game state when the specified small role display result is derived continuously for the predetermined number of games. Predetermined continuous time notification control means (step S1116) for notifying information (RT possibility notification).

  (2) When the final stop winning display-related display result derivation control means stops displaying the final stop variable display unit, the display information of the variable display device is identification information other than the identification information that becomes the winning-corresponding display result. Change display control means (refer to the display pattern of pattern number 15) for changing the display result of the variable display device to the winning-corresponding display result after the display (after the combination of the off symbol is stopped and displayed) is included.

  According to such a configuration, the final stop variable display unit can be stopped and displayed, and the player can have a sense of expectation as to whether or not a winning will occur until after the display result is derived on the variable display device. .

(3) The correspondence display unit stop display control means includes:
Corresponding display unit determining means (step S1253) for determining, from the plurality of variable display units, a variable display unit that displays a stop corresponding to each of the plurality of stop operation detecting units,
Of the plurality of variable display units, the variable display unit determined by the corresponding display unit determination unit corresponding to the stop operation detection unit that detected the stop operation is stopped and displayed (steps S1256, S1257, S1259, S1262, and S1263). reference).

  According to such a configuration, even when the same stop operation is performed, the variable display unit to be stopped and displayed corresponding to each of the plurality of stop operation detecting units is determined by the corresponding display unit determining unit, A variety of variable display portions for stopping and displaying corresponding to the stop operation detecting means that detected the operation can be provided, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  The correspondence display unit determining unit described above may determine a variable display unit to be stopped and displayed based on the stop operation detecting unit that detects the stop operation when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting unit. Good. In this case, the corresponding display unit stop display control unit is configured to stop display the variable display unit determined by the corresponding display unit determining unit in response to the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting unit. May be.

  (4) The correspondence display unit determination unit determines a variable display unit to be stopped and displayed corresponding to each of the plurality of stop operation detection units based on the determination result (winning situation) of the prior determination unit (step) S1251 to S1253).

  According to such a configuration, the player has an expectation whether or not the occurrence of a prize is permitted by the predetermining unit by the variable display unit that is stopped and displayed in response to the stop operation detecting unit that has detected the stop operation. The feeling can be different.

  (5) The small role determination means determines with the highest probability that the occurrence of the specific small role winning is permitted among the plurality of types of small role winnings in the normal gaming state (see FIG. 6C). ).

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

  In addition, when there are a plurality of types of the specified small role winnings, it is determined that the total probability that it is determined that the plurality of types of specified small role winnings are permitted allows the derivation of other small role winnings. It may be higher than the probability of being played.

  (6) The gaming state notification control means is configured so that the specific game is played at a predetermined rate when the specific small role winning is continuously generated in a number of specific games (two games) less than the predetermined game number in the special gaming state. It further includes specific continuous time notification control means (see step S1114, (28) in the modification) for notifying information related to the control to the state.

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

(7) Winning variable display device (variable display device 2) having a plurality of winning variable display portions (reels 3L, 3C, 3R) each displaying a plurality of types of winning identification information (designs shown in FIG. 2) in a variable manner. When,
And a winning derivation control means (step S404) for causing the variable winning display device to derive a display result in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means,
The special game state control means is a special display result ("Bell-JAC-watermelon" shown in FIG. 6A) that causes the special winning display as a display result of the winning variable display device by the winning derivation control means. Control the gaming state to the special gaming state when is derived,
Each of the special display results is constituted by a combination of different types of identification information (Bell-JAC-Watermelon) for each of the plurality of winning variable display units.

  According to such a configuration, the special display result can be configured by a combination of different types of identification information for each winning variable display unit, so it is difficult for the player to identify whether or not the special display result has been derived. Thus, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice the special display result.

(8) a variable display device for winning (variable display device 2) for variably displaying a plurality of types of winning identification information (designs shown in FIG. 2);
In addition to the winning display result corresponding to the winning (a combination of winning symbols) and the winning on the variable display device for winning according to the determination result of the pre-determining means and the stopping operation detected by the stopping operation detecting means A winning derivation control means (step S404) for deriving any display result from the corresponding non-winning display results (combination of combinations of symbols),
The special gaming state control means controls the gaming state to the special gaming state when a special display result ("Bell-JAC-Watermelon" shown in FIG. 6A) is derived as the winning display result,
The derivation control means includes
Causing the variable display device to derive a display result corresponding to the display result derived to the variable display device for winning (see the combination of the winning symbol combination and the winning winning symbol combination in FIG. 6A);
When the special display result is derived as the winning display result, the variable display device is caused to derive the same display result as the display result (combination of combinations of symbols) corresponding to the non-winning display result (FIG. 6A )reference).

  According to such a configuration, a display result corresponding to one of the winning display result and the non-winning display result derived to the winning variable display device is derived to the variable display device. In many cases, the game can be advanced even if only the display result of the variable display device is seen and the variable display device for winning is not seen. Since the variable display device is provided more easily than the variable display device for winning, it is easier to attract the player's attention to the variable display device, and even if a special display result is derived to the variable display device for winning. This can make it difficult for the player to notice. Even if the special display result derived to the variable display device for winning is constituted by a combination of identification information of the same type (although not limited to such a case), the variable display for winning is used. Since the same display result as the display result derived when the non-winning display result is derived to the device is derived to the variable display device, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice the special display result.

  Thus, by making it difficult for the player to notice the derivation of the special display result also by the display result derived to the variable display device for winning, it is difficult for the player to know that the game is controlled to the special game state as a result. The fact that the player is not in the special gaming state may mean that the player may not know that the player has not been controlled in the special gaming state. For this reason, even in the normal game state that is not controlled to the special game state, the player can have a sense of expectation for the transition to the specific game state, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, you may comprise so that the information regarding control of a specific gaming state may be alert | reported by a variable display apparatus.

  The above-described special gaming state disabling control means is a display result determining means for determining whether or not a winning display result corresponding to a winning other than the special winning is derived on the winning variable display device (step S1206). ) And a display corresponding to the winning display result so that the player can identify the occurrence of the winning when it is determined that the winning display result corresponding to the winning other than the special winning is derived by the display result determining means. A result is derived, and when it is determined by the display result determination means that a special display result corresponding to the special prize is derived, the non-winning display result is determined so that the player cannot specify the occurrence of the special prize. And a means for deriving a corresponding display result.

  The slot machine described above may include the following means. Hereinafter, specific examples of the means and effects thereof will be described.

(A) The slot machine described above
Based on the operation of predetermined setting operation means (setting key switch 92, setting switch 91), a plurality of types of allowable stages (settings) with different ratios for determining that the advance determination means allows the derivation of the winning display result. A permissible stage setting means (steps S201 to S210) for selecting and setting one of the permissible stages among the values 1 to 6);
Data indicating the allowable level set by the allowable level setting means (set value stored in the set value work 112-4) and data updated in accordance with the progress of the game (stored in other than the set value work 112-4) Data storage means (RAM 112, see FIG. 5) for storing each of the read data and the like in a readable and writable manner,
Stored data determination means (steps S105 and S106) for determining whether or not the data stored in the data storage means is normal;
Disabling means for disabling the progress of the game when the stored data determination means determines that the data stored in the data storage means is not normal (NO in step S106, step S301);
In a state where the progress of the game is disabled by the disabling unit (RAM abnormal error state), the allowable step is newly set by the allowable step setting unit based on the operation of the setting operation unit (setting) On the condition that the set value is newly selected and set by the change process), the disabled state cancellation means for canceling the disabled state of the game and enabling the progress of the game (step S111, FIG. 11). ).

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

(B) The slot machine described above
Plural types of permissible stages (setting values 1 to 6) having different ratios for determining that the predetermination means permits the derivation of the winning display result based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means (setting switch 91) An allowable stage setting means (steps S201 to S210) for selecting and setting one of the allowable stages from the above,
Data indicating the allowable level set by the allowable level setting means (setting value stored in the setting value work 112-4) and data updated in accordance with the progress of the game (other than the setting value work 112-4) Data storage means (RAM 112, see FIG. 5) for storing each of the stored data and the like in a readable and writable manner,
Initialization means (step S109) for initializing data stored in the data storage means based on an operation of predetermined initialization operation means (second reset switch 93);
Stored data determination means (steps S105 and S106) for determining whether or not the data stored in the data storage means is normal;
Disabling means for disabling the progress of the game when the stored data determination means determines that the data stored in the data storage means is not normal (NO in step S106, step S301);
Data stored in the data storage means based on the operation of the initialization operation means (second reset switch 93) in a state where the progress of the game is disabled by the disabling means (RAM abnormal error state). Is initialized by the initialization means (step S109), and the allowable stage is newly set by the allowable stage setting means based on the operation of the setting operation means (a new set value is set by the setting change process). On the condition that it has been selected / set), disabling cancellation means (step S111, FIG. 11) that cancels the state in which the progress of the game is disabled and enables the progress of the game.

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

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

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

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

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

(C) The slot machine described above
For each game (for example, lottery process), data indicating the allowable level stored in the data storage means is read, and the data indicating the read allowable level indicates an allowable level that can be set by the allowable level setting means. It further includes an allowable stage data determination means (steps S706 and S707 in the lottery process) for determining whether or not the data is appropriate (range of setting values 1 to 6),
The disabling means disables the progress of the game even when the allowable stage data determining means determines that the data indicating the allowable stage read from the data storage means is not appropriate data (step S707). NO, S301).

  According to such a configuration, for each game, it is determined whether or not the data indicating the allowable stage that determines the ratio at which the occurrence of the winning is allowed is appropriate, and if not, the ratio based on the predetermined allowable stage In this case as well, it is not determined whether or not the winning is permitted. In this case, if the progress of the game is disabled and a new allowable stage is not selected and set based on the operation of the setting operation means, The state where progress has been disabled is not released. Thereby, for example, when it is not possible to properly determine whether or not to allow the derivation of the winning display result in the pre-decision means, based on the allowable stage selected and set based on the operation of the setting operation means Since it is ensured that the game is played, the fairness of the game can be achieved.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  It should be noted that when the power is turned on as described above, when the game control means for controlling the progress of the game is activated in response to the start of power supply to the slot machine (power on), the game control means has a problem. This corresponds to the case where the game control means is restarted due to the occurrence.

(G) The slot machine described above
For each game (for example, lottery process), data indicating the allowable level stored in the data storage means is read, and the data indicating the read allowable level indicates an allowable level that can be set by the allowable level setting means. Provided with permissible stage data determination means (steps S706 and S707 in the lottery process) for determining whether the data is appropriate (range of set values 1 to 6);
The disabling means disables the progress of the game even when the allowable stage data determining means determines that the data indicating the allowable stage read from the data storage means is not appropriate data (step S707). NO, S301).

  According to such a configuration, for each game, it is determined whether or not the data indicating the allowable stage that determines the ratio at which the occurrence of the winning is allowed is appropriate, and if not, the ratio based on the predetermined allowable stage In this case as well, it is not determined whether or not the winning is permitted. In this case, if the progress of the game is disabled and a new allowable stage is not selected and set based on the operation of the setting operation means, The state where progress has been disabled is not released. Thereby, for example, when it is not possible to properly determine whether or not to allow the derivation of the winning display result in the pre-decision means, based on the allowable stage selected and set based on the operation of the setting operation means Since it is ensured that the game is played, the fairness of the game can be achieved.

(H) In the storage area of the data storage means described above, work areas (important work 112-1, general work 112-2, special work 112-3) for storing data updated as the game progresses. The set value work 112-4, the non-saved work 112-5, the stack area 112-6, and the parity storage area 112-7), and the data updated and updated as the game progresses. Unused area (unused area 112-8) with no space allocated (see FIG. 5),
For each game, a game initialization means (for example, an unused stack area of the stack area 112-6) in which no data is stored in the work area and the unused area are initialized (for example, An initial process in step S401).

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

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

(I) The slot machine described above
A game value storage means (credit counter stored in the RAM 112) for storing the magnitude (credit) of the game value owned by the player;
Bet number setting means (BET process in step S402) for setting a bet number using at least the game value stored in the game value storage means;
A game value return operation means (settlement switch 47) operated when returning the game value stored in the game value storage means;
Based on the operation of the game value return operation means, return control means (settlement process) for performing return control for returning the game value of the size stored in the game value storage means;
It is worth performing a value-adding process (step S1002) for providing a game value of a size determined according to the type of the small role winning that occurs when any of the plurality of types of small winnings occurs. Grant processing means (payout processing in step S406);
When the game is started, the betting number setting prohibiting means for prohibiting the setting of the betting number by the betting number setting means (after step S506 or S521, YES, step S524 and until the BET processing is performed again) The determination process of S525 is not performed and the BET counter is not added in step S503),
Return control prohibiting means for prohibiting return control by the gaming value return means when the game is started (after determining YES in step S506 or S521, the settlement switch 47 until the payout process in step S406 is completed. Is not detected)
A means for determining whether or not the game has ended, and when the winning combination has not occurred (when it is determined in step S902 that combinations of small roles are not complete), the display result When it is determined that the game has ended due to derivation, and the small role winning is generated (when it is determined in step S902 that the combination of small roles is complete), the small winning combination is generated. And a game end determination means for determining that the game has ended due to the end of the value addition process (step S1002) (after determining NO in step S1001 or after performing the process of step S1002). ,
A bet number setting prohibition canceling means for canceling the bet number setting prohibition by the betting number setting prohibiting means on condition that the game end determination means determines that the game has ended (the BET process is performed again). When,
Return control prohibition release means (freeze process, BET process) for canceling the prohibition of return control by the return control prohibition means on condition that the game end determination means determines that the game has ended,
The pre-determining means further includes a transition to a second special gaming state (a regular bonus accompanying a big bonus (1) winning) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, which is different from the special gaming state. Including a second special decision means for deciding to allow the occurrence of two special prizes (big bonus (1)),
In the game in which the special winning has occurred, when the game end determining means determines that the game has ended, the betting number setting prohibition canceling means cancels the prohibition of setting the betting number by the betting number setting prohibiting means. (NO in steps S1060 and S1065 and the process proceeds to BET processing again), and the return control prohibition canceling means cancels the prohibition of return control by the return control prohibiting means (NO in steps S1060 and S1065). (Sometimes it is again transferred to BET processing)
In the game in which the second special winning has occurred, the bet number setting is performed when a predetermined time (big bonus (1) winning waiting time at winning) elapses after the game end determining means determines that the game has ended. The prohibition canceling means cancels the prohibition of the setting of the betting number by the betting number setting prohibiting means (YES is determined in step S1060, and after YES is determined in step S1064, the process proceeds to BET processing again), and the game ends. When it is determined by the determining means that the game has ended, the return control prohibition canceling means cancels the prohibition of return control by the return control prohibiting means (when it is determined YES in step S1060, the checkout switch 47 in step S1062). May be detected).

  According to such a configuration, it may be determined that the occurrence of the specific small role winning is permitted even when the second special gaming state is controlled. Therefore, the gaming state notification control means notifies the information that can specify that the state is controlled to the second special gaming state between the occurrence of the second special prize and the end of the game for the predetermined number of games. The information cannot be specified from the means, or information that cannot be specified that the second special gaming state is controlled is notified from the notification means, so that the player cannot be specified that the control is in the second special gaming state. You may comprise so that the 2nd special game state specific disabling control means to control may be included. In this case, even if the game is controlled to the second special game state, the player can expect control to the specific game state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when a second special prize is derived (YES in step S907), a second special gaming state control means (not shown) that controls the gaming state to the second special gaming state (a state in which the big bonus (1) flag is set) ( Probability of determining that at least the occurrence of a specific small role winning is permitted among a plurality of types of small winnings when the second special gaming state control means controls the second special gaming state by step S908) Special game control means (step S912) for controlling a predetermined period (until determined as YES in step S1014) to a special game (regular bonus) that makes the game higher than the normal game in the normal gaming state may be provided. Good. According to such a configuration, among the plural types of small role winnings, a small role winning with a high appearance frequency even in the second special gaming state becomes the specific small role winning. Therefore, of the special gaming state or the second special gaming state, In many cases, the player can have a sense of expectation that it may be controlled by any of them, and the player can be given an appropriate sense of expectation.

  In the game in which the second special prize has occurred, the prohibition of the return control is canceled when the end of the game is determined, and the setting of the bet amount is prohibited until a predetermined time has elapsed after the game ends ( For example, even if it is a big bonus (1) period during which a winning effect is performed), it is possible to return the game value stored in the game value storage means, so that the player is as much as possible. Reflecting the will of the player, the game value stored as owned by the player can be returned. Thereby, for example, in the game for which the second special prize is derived, before starting the game in the second special gaming state, a part of the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means is awarded (for example, refreshing Although it may be desired to exchange for drinking water, tobacco, etc., it is possible to receive a return of gaming value reflecting such a player's will.

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

(J) The slot machine described above
In the game in which the second special prize has occurred, the game end determination means determines the end of the game, and the predetermined time (the big bonus (1) winning effect waiting time) elapses. Special winning effect execution means (step S1120, effect control by the control unit 120) for executing a special winning effect (big bonus (1) winning effect) indicating that the second special winning has occurred may be provided. .

  According to such a configuration, when the second special prize is generated, the special prize effect indicating that the second special prize has occurred is executed over the period during which the setting of the bet number is prohibited. It is possible to effectively enhance the interest of the player when shifting to the second special game state with the occurrence of a special prize.

  The special prize effect execution means is the special prize effect in the game in which the second special prize has occurred even after the predetermined time has elapsed after the game end determination means determines the end of the game. May be executed continuously. As a result, the special winning effect can be provided to the player until the predetermined time elapses, and the prohibition of the setting of the bet amount is canceled even if the special winning effect is performed after the predetermined time elapses. Therefore, the number of bets can be set.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(N) The predetermining means described above further shifts to a second special game state (big bonus (1) regular bonus accompanying winning) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, which is different from the special game state. Including a second special decision means for deciding to allow the generation of a second special prize (Big Bonus (1)) with
The slot machine described above
Second special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to the second special gaming state (a state in which the big bonus (1) flag is set) when the second special winning is generated (YES in Step S907) (Step S907) S908),
When the second special gaming state control means is controlled to the second special gaming state, the probability that it is determined that the occurrence of at least one small combination winning among the plurality of types of small combinations is determined Special game control means (step S912) for controlling a special game (regular bonus) that is higher than the normal game in the normal gaming state for a predetermined period (until determined as YES in step S1014);
Special game determination means (step S702) for determining whether or not the game is controlled by the special game,
The special game determination unit determines whether or not the special game is controlled when at least the second special game state control unit is controlled to the second special game state (YES in step S701). (Step S702),
The special game control means starts control to the special game when the special game determination means determines that the special game is not controlled (step S703).

  According to such a configuration, it may be determined that the occurrence of the specific small role winning is permitted even when the second special gaming state is controlled. Therefore, the gaming state notification control means notifies the information that can specify that the state is controlled to the second special gaming state between the occurrence of the second special prize and the end of the game for the predetermined number of games. The notification means is controlled so that the player cannot specify that it is controlled to the second special gaming state by notifying the information that cannot be specified that it is controlled to the second special gaming state. You may comprise so that the 2nd special game state specific disabling control means to be included may be included. In this case, even if the game is controlled to the second special game state, the player can expect control to the specific game state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, a small combination that has a higher probability of being determined to be permitted to be derived in the special game than in the normal game may be configured to include a specific small combination. According to such a configuration, since the specific small role is included in the small special characters having a high appearance frequency even in the second special game state among the plurality of types of small roles, either the special game state or the second special game state is selected. In many cases, the player can have a sense of expectation that it may be controlled by the player, and a moderate expectation can be given to the player.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(P) The special game control means described above controls the special game until the predetermined period elapses after the control to the special game starts or until the second special game state ends (step S703). , S1007a),
The special game determination means determines whether or not the special game is controlled when the predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the special game control (step S702).

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

(Q) The slot machine described above
External output control means (output control of an external output signal by the CPU 111, external output board 105) that performs control for externally outputting a special game signal (regular bonus medium signal) indicating that it is controlled by a special game,
The external output control means stops the output of the special game signal for a predetermined time when the special game ends and is again controlled by the special game (in response to the regular bonus flag being erased in step S1007a). Then, the control for starting the output again is performed (the output is started in response to the regular bonus flag being set in S703).

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

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

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

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

  (S) The predetermined number of bets described above is at least one bet number, and a game can be started by setting a bet number of two or more or a maximum bet number. It may be.

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

  (U) There may be a plurality of types of the specific small role winnings described above. In this case, it is only necessary that the total probability that it is determined to allow the generation of the multiple types of specific small winnings is higher in the special gaming state than in the normal gaming state. For example, the probability that it is determined that the occurrence of the first specific small role winning is permitted does not change between the special gaming state and the normal gaming state, but the probability that it is determined that the second specific small role winning is permitted is determined. It may be higher in the special gaming state than in the normal gaming state.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to this embodiment. The front door of the slot machine 1 can be opened by inserting a key into the locking device 19 and rotating it clockwise. A variable display device 2 corresponding to a winning variable display device is provided on the upper front side of the slot machine 1. The variable display device 2 includes a reel unit 3 (see FIG. 4). In the reel unit 3, reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described later, and reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR (see FIG. 4) for rotating / stopping the reels with respect to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, respectively. Reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR (see FIG. 4) for detecting the reference position, and a reel lamp 3LP (see FIG. 4) for irradiating light from the back surface are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have “7”, “BAR”, “JAC”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, “Bell”, “Blank” ) "Are drawn in a predetermined order. “7” and “BAR” are symbols that are larger than “JAC”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, “Bell”, “Blank”, especially wide, and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate. The player can recognize the symbols relatively easily even when playing. “JAC”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, “Bell”, and “Blank design” 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.

  A liquid crystal display 4 corresponding to the variable display device is provided below the variable display device 2 and at a substantially central position on the front side of the slot machine 1. 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 addition, when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating, three variable regions are formed in the display region of the liquid crystal display 4: a left variable region, a middle variable region, and a right variable region (see FIG. 3). ). FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a left variation region, a middle variation region, and a right variation region formed in the liquid crystal display 4. Each of the three variable areas includes a plurality of types such as “red 7”, “blue 7”, “cherry”, “watermelon”, “gold watermelon (golden watermelon)”, “bell”, and “replay”. The effect design is displayed. A pseudo reel (referred to as a virtual reel) is constituted by the effect symbols displayed in each of these variable areas. Then, the effect symbols displayed in each variation area are displayed while changing downward, and by stopping the variation, three effect symbols (effect effects) are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages of each variation area. Display result) is derived.

  The liquid crystal display 4 includes a first effect winning line Ls1 composed of the middle stage of each of the three variable areas, a second effect winning line Ls2 composed of the upper part of each of the three variable areas, and each of the three variable areas. The third stage winning line Ls3 composed of the lower stage, the fourth stage winning line Ls4 composed of the upper stage of the left fluctuation area, the middle stage of the middle fluctuation area, and the lower stage of the right fluctuation area, the lower stage of the left fluctuation area, 5th effect winning line Ls5 composed of the middle stage of the middle variation area and the upper stage of the right variation area, a sixth effect prize line Ls6 composed of the upper, middle and lower stages of the left variation area, and the upper, middle and lower stages of the middle variation area. A total of eight effect winning lines Ls7 are configured, including a seventh effect paying line Ls7 and an eighth effect paying line Ls8 composed of the upper, middle, and lower stages of the right variation region. That is, the effect winning line includes all straight lines formed by combinations of upper, middle, and lower stages of the three variable regions. The liquid crystal display 4 can notify the occurrence of winning in an easy-to-understand manner by stopping and displaying symbols constituting each role described later on any of eight winning winning lines composed of straight lines.

  Further, in the liquid crystal display 4, when a watermelon is won for three consecutive games according to the display result of the variable display device 2, an RT possibility notification 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. 4), and displays the number of medals to be paid out when winning a small role described later. The credit display unit 22 is configured by a credit display 52 (see FIG. 4) using a 7-segment display, and displays the number of credits accumulated as data according to the number of inserted medals and the number of paid-out coins as will be described later.

  The bonus notification unit 36 notifies the player that the bonus notification lamp 66 (see FIG. 4) is in a lit state, so that a special role can be won except for the big bonus (2) described later. The insertion instruction display unit 29 indicates that a medal can be inserted by turning on the insertion instruction lamp 59 (see FIG. 4). The start display unit 30 indicates that the start lamp 60 (see FIG. 4) is lit, 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. 4) is turned on. When the HIT lamp 54 (see FIG. 4) is turned on, the hit display unit 34 notifies the player that the gaming state is in a special bonus other than the big bonus (2) and is in a regular bonus or the like.

  On the right side of the liquid crystal display 4, winning display sections 25a to 25d and watermelon consecutive winning number display sections 25e to 25g are provided. The winning display units 25a to 25d indicate that winning display results corresponding to the variable display device 2 have been derived by the blinking of the winning display lamps 45a to 45d (see FIG. 4). The watermelon continuous winning number display units 25e to 25g notify the number of times that the watermelon has been continuously won by the number of lighting of the watermelon continuous winning number lamps 45e to 45g.

  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. 4), 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 the insertion medal sensor 44 (see FIG. 4) detects the insertion of a medal 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. 4) or the MAXBET switch 46 (see FIG. 4), the bet amount from the credit is set.

  The number of bets that can be set in each game by the insertion of medals from the medal insertion slot 13, the operation of 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 the payout of credits. When an operation is detected by the settlement switch 47 (see FIG. 4), 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. 4), 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, the operation enable lamps 63L, 63C, and 63R provided therein (FIG. 4). (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. 4). 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 2 to 6 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.

  The stop switches 42L, 42C, and 42R are also switches for detecting an operation for stopping any one of the change areas in the change area being changed and displayed at a desired timing by the player. In the present embodiment, every time an operation is detected by the stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R, the variation display in the variation region associated with the type of reel stop command received is stopped, and the display result of the effect design is displayed. Display control is performed. The stop of the virtual reel is not limited by a maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds like the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R of the variable display device 2.

  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. 4) 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. 4) installed therein.

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

  Further, on the front side of the slot machine 1, an effect by light is performed by light emission of game effect lamps 75 </ b> A to 75 </ b> E (see FIG. 4) 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. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration of the control circuit of the slot machine 1. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the slot machine 1 includes a power supply board 100, a game control board 101, an effect control board 102, a reel relay board 103, a reel lamp relay board 104, an external output board 105, and an effect relay board 106. It is divided roughly.

  The power supply board 100 transforms an external power supply voltage of AC 100V and supplies operating power to the game control board 101 and other parts of the slot machine 1. In FIG. 4, only the game control board 101, the hopper 80, and the switches 91 to 94 are illustrated as being connected, but the power supply board 100 also supplies power to the other units. The power supply board 100 is provided inside the slot machine 1 and is connected to a hopper 80 including a hopper motor 82 for performing a medal payout operation and a payout sensor 81 for detecting the medal payout.

  The power supply board 100 sets a winning probability for an internal lottery to be described later, and a setting switch 91 and a setting switch 91 for changing setting values (setting 1 to setting 6) of medal payout rates calculated based on the probability. Are connected to a setting key switch 92 for enabling the operation, a second reset switch 93 for resetting the internal state (RAM 112), and a main switch 94 for switching the power ON / OFF. Is sent to the game control board 101. These switches 91 to 94 are provided inside the slot machine 1. As will be described later, 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 timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, and executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 113 to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and in the slot machine 1 Control each part of the control circuit directly or indirectly. 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, execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited as the process starts. 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 output ports are initialized, a RAM parity is calculated based on all data stored in the RAM, set in the parity storage area 112-7 (see FIG. 5), and 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 multiple types of software random number functions 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, a bonus notification lamp 66, and a watermelon consecutive winning number lamp 45e to 45g. 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. For example, in response to the operation detected by the start switch 41, the control unit 120 of the effect control board 102 performs display control for variably displaying effect symbols in each variable region. Further, the control unit 120 of the effect control board 102 stops the change display of the change region associated with the type of the reel stop command received every time an operation is detected by the stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R, and the effect pattern. Control to display.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 6A is a view for explaining the types of winning combinations in the slot machine 1, combinations of winning symbols on the variable display device 2, and combinations of effects winning symbols on the liquid crystal display 4.

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

  The big bonus (1) is won when a combination of “7-Bell-JAC” is arranged on either the winning line in the normal gaming state or RT. The big bonus (2) is awarded when the combination of “Bell-JAC-Watermelon” is aligned on either the winning line in the normal gaming state or RT. When the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) wins, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), respectively. In the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2), the upper limit of the number of payout medals and a predetermined number of games after the end of the normal gaming state are replayed without changing the winning probabilities other than the replay. There is a difference whether or not to shift to RT (Replay Time) which increases the winning probability of.

  In the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), the regular bonus is repeatedly controlled for each game until the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) ends. While the gaming state is the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), the big bonus (1) medium flag or the big bonus (2) medium flag is set in the RAM 112, respectively. That is, while the big bonus (1) medium flag or the big bonus (2) medium flag is set, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 when one game is started, and when the game ends. The regular bonus medium flag is deleted.

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

  On the other hand, the big bonus (2) ends when the end condition is satisfied when the number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 30. After the end of the big bonus (2), the gaming state is controlled to RT only for 100 games defined in advance. However, when the gaming state is controlled by RT, if any of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is won, even if the prescribed number of games remains, the RT will be Be terminated.

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

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

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

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

  Cherry is awarded when the symbol “Cherry” is derived on any winning line for the left reel 3L in any gaming state, and two medals are paid out per winning line. When “cherry” is stopped at the upper or lower stage of the left reel 3L, the derivation is made on two pay lines, so that a total of four medals are paid out. In this embodiment, the cherry is described as an example of winning when the symbol “cherry” is derived on any of the winning lines for the left reel 3L. For 3R, a winning combination may be obtained when a predetermined symbol combination (for example, cherry-cherry-cherry) is arranged on any winning line.

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

  Next, a combination of effect winning symbols that are stopped and displayed on the effect winning line of the liquid crystal display 4 when a winning occurs will be described. When a regular bonus winning is generated, “red 7-red 7-red 7” or “blue 7-” is added to any of the stage winning lines of the liquid crystal display 4 as a combination of stage winning symbols corresponding to the regular bonus. The combination of “blue 7-blue 7” is stopped and displayed. When a big bonus (1) winning is generated, “red 7-red 7-red 7” is added to any of the winning winning lines of the liquid crystal display 4 as a combination of winning winning symbols corresponding to the big bonus (1). "Or a combination of" blue 7-blue 7-blue 7 "is stopped. When the big bonus (2) is won, the off symbol combination is stopped and displayed. The combination of outlier symbols refers to a combination other than the combination of winning winning symbols in FIG. When a watermelon winning occurs, “Bell-ANY-Bell”, “Watermelon-ANY-Watermelon”, “Bell-” are displayed on the staged winning line of the liquid crystal display 4 as a combination of staged winning symbols corresponding to the watermelon. Any combination of “bell-bell”, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon”, and “gold watermelon-gold watermelon-gold watermelon” is stopped and displayed. When a winning of a bell occurs, a combination of “Bell-ANY-Bell” or “Watermelon-ANY-Watermelon” is added to any of the effect winning lines of the liquid crystal display 4 as a combination of a winning winning symbol corresponding to the bell. Is stopped. When a cherry winning is generated, the combination “ANY-ANY-Cherry” is stopped and displayed on the effect winning line of the liquid crystal display 4 as a combination of effect winning symbols corresponding to the cherry. When a replay winning occurs, the combination of “replay-replay-replay” is stopped and displayed on the effect winning line of the liquid crystal display 4 as a combination of effect winning symbols corresponding to the replay.

  As described above, when the winning combination display result of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is a combination of the big bonus (1), regular bonus, watermelon, bell, cherry, and replay aligned on any of the first to eighth lines. In the fluctuation area of the liquid crystal display 4, a combination of effect winning symbols corresponding to the winning combination is arranged in any of the first to eighth effect winning lines Ls1 to 8, whereas the display result for winning is shown. When the combination of the big bonus (2) is won on any of the first to eighth lines, any part of the variation area of the liquid crystal display 4 is displayed as the winning display result of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. In addition, in the same display mode as when no winning was made, that is, in the first to eighth effect winning lines Ls 1 to 8, a combination of outlier symbols that do not have a combination of effect winning symbols is displayed. .

  Next, the internal lottery will be described. In the internal lottery, whether or not the above winning combination (derivation of winning symbol combinations) is allowed is determined before the display result of the variable display device 2 is derived and displayed (actually, the operation of the start lever 11). When). 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. 6B 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. Here, a plurality of winning combinations may be subject to lottery at the same time.

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

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined for the target part of the internal lottery is sequentially added to the random number for the internal lottery, and when the result of the addition overflows, it is determined that the target part is won. Is done. If the winning combination is determined, the winning flag of the combination is set in the RAM 112. The number of determination values is read in accordance with the storage address of the number of determination values registered in the role table stored in advance in the ROM 113. FIG. 6C is a diagram illustrating an example of the role-specific table. Watermelons, bells, and cherries are subject to internal lottery in any gaming state, and the storage address for the number of judgment values corresponding to the regular bonus and the storage address for the number of judgment values corresponding to the normal gaming state and RT are registered. Has been. The number of determination values may be 256 or more, and cannot be stored for one word. Therefore, each determination value number is registered using a storage area for two words.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Even if the internal winning situation is different, if the same control is applied, the same address is stored as the start address of the area where the data for table creation is stored. In this case, the stop control table is created with reference to the same table creation data. Here, the table creation data is made up of drawn-in frame number data indicating the number of drawn-in frames corresponding to the stop operation position, and 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 to according to the reel stop status is whether all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating, only the left reel 3L is stopped, only the middle reel 3C is stopped, or the right reel Depending on whether only 3R is stopped, left and middle reels 3L and 3C are stopped, left and right reels 3L and 3R are stopped, and middle and right reels 3C and 3R are stopped. In addition, in a situation where any 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. 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one reel. These areas are areas 1 to 21 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned.

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

  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 1 to 21, the timing corresponding to each area number is positioned at the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the lower symbol area of the fluoroscopic window 3) (reel 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 where all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating is acquired from the specified table creation data. Then, the drawing frame number data of each reel stored at the acquired address is developed to create a stop control table for all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

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

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

  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). For this reason, 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 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 losing, a table creation data address in which the number of frames to be pulled in is determined so that none of the roles are arranged is stored. 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 a loss, a stop control table in which the number of drawn frames that do not have any combination is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if the symbols of the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed to align and stop the winning combination. The symbol of the winning combination is controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of up to 4 frames.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  First, an effect of deriving a display result corresponding to a symbol derived to the variable display device 2 by changing / stopping the virtual reel will be described. When receiving the reel rotation command, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs display control for starting the change display of the effect symbols in each of the three change areas. Further, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs a display pattern distribution process for selecting a display pattern of each variable area to be applied to the started game based on the winning status notification command and the game state command. Then, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs display control so that the effect symbols according to the selected display pattern are stopped in the variation area associated with the type of the received reel stop command.

  Here, the contents of the display pattern that can be selected in the display pattern distribution process and the display pattern distribution table used at the time of selection will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the contents of display patterns that can be selected in the display pattern distribution process. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a display pattern distribution table in which the number of determination values that are display pattern distribution ratios (selection ratios) are registered. The display pattern distribution table is stored in the ROM 123 and is referred to in the display pattern distribution process.

  First, referring to FIG. 8, a plurality of types of display patterns that can be selected include pattern numbers 1 to 15. The display pattern of pattern number 1 is a pattern in which the combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is stopped on any one of the first to eighth effect winning lines Ls1-8. The display pattern of pattern number 2 is a pattern in which the combination of “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is stopped on any one of the first to eighth effect winning lines Ls1-8. The display pattern of pattern number 3 is a pattern in which the combination of “bell-ANY-bell” is stopped at any one of the first to eighth effect winning lines Ls1-8. The display pattern of pattern number 4 is a pattern in which the combination of “watermelon-ANY-watermelon” is stopped on any one of the first to eighth effect winning lines Ls1-8. The display pattern of the pattern number 5 is a pattern in which the combination of “ANY-ANY-Cherry” is stopped on any one of the first to eighth effect winning lines Ls1-8.

  The display pattern of pattern number 6 is a pattern in which the combination of “ANY-ANY-cherry” is stopped on any two of the first to eighth effect winning lines Ls1-8. The display pattern of pattern number 7 is a pattern that stops the combination of “replay-replay-replay” to any one of the first to eighth effect winning lines Ls1-8. The display pattern of pattern number 8 is a pattern in which the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is stopped at any one of the first to eighth effect winning lines Ls1-8. The display pattern of pattern number 9 is a pattern in which the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is stopped at any two of the first to eighth effect winning lines Ls1 to Ls8. The display pattern of pattern number 10 is a pattern that stops the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” on any one of the first to eighth effect winning lines Ls1-8.

  The display pattern of pattern number 11 is a pattern in which the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is stopped on any two of the first to eighth effect winning lines Ls1-8. The display pattern of pattern number 12 is a pattern in which the combination of “gold watermelon-gold watermelon-gold watermelon” is stopped at any one of the first to eighth effect winning lines Ls1-8. The display pattern of the pattern number 13 is a pattern in which the combination of “gold watermelon-gold watermelon-gold watermelon” is stopped on any two of the first to eighth effect winning lines Ls1-8. The display pattern of the pattern number 14 is a pattern for displaying any combination of symbols that does not stop the combination of any of the winning winning symbols for effects on the first to eighth effect winning lines Ls1-8. The display pattern of the pattern number 15 is displayed when a winning combination is generated after displaying a combination of symbols that do not stop any combination of winning winning symbols for effects on the first to eighth effect winning lines Ls1-8. This is a pattern to be changed to a combination of effect winning symbols (see FIG. 6A) of the display pattern having the highest selection probability among the display patterns corresponding to the winning combination.

  As described above, the combination of the effect winning design symbols of the display pattern described above is displayed on the effect winning line selected from the first to eighth effect winning lines Ls1-8. Among the display patterns, when the display patterns with pattern numbers 1, 2, and 7 to 13 are displayed on any of the first to fifth effect winning lines Ls1 to 5, the effect design is displayed in the last variation area. It is not determined that it will be a combination of effect winning symbols until it is made, but if it is displayed on any of the sixth to eighth effect winning lines Ls6-8, the variation corresponding to the selected effect winning line Unless the area (for example, the variation area corresponding to the sixth effect winning line Ls6 is the left variation area) is not stopped lastly, it is determined that the combination of the effect winning symbols is obtained. In addition, when the display patterns of pattern numbers 3 and 4 among the display patterns are displayed on any of the first to fifth effect winning lines Ls1 to 5, the left variation area or the right variation area is stopped last. If it is not, it is determined that the combination of the winning winning symbols will be used, and if it is displayed on any of the sixth to eighth winning pay lines Ls6 to 8, the variation area corresponding to the selected winning pay line for the selected effect. If it is not finally stopped, it is determined that the combination of the winning winning symbols for production is obtained. In addition, when the display patterns of pattern numbers 5 and 6 are displayed on any of the first to fifth effect winning lines Ls1 to 5 among the display patterns, unless the right variation area is stopped last, the display pattern When it is confirmed that the combination of winning symbols is to be displayed and displayed on any of the 6th to 8th effect winning lines Ls6 to 8, the variable area corresponding to the selected effect winning line is finally stopped. Otherwise, it will be determined that the combination of the winning winning design will be a combination. In this embodiment, when it is determined that the combination of the winning design symbols for the display patterns of pattern numbers 1 to 13 is determined by the time all three variable regions are stopped, the effect for later-described in FIG. Control is performed to change the display pattern so that the winning combination is not determined.

  The CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 refers to the display pattern distribution table shown in FIG. 9 when selecting one display pattern from the pattern numbers 1 to 15 in the display pattern distribution process. The display pattern distribution table is configured so that one display pattern is specified according to the winning status notification command and the distribution rate specified from the gaming state based on the random number value extracted by the software random number function for specifying the display pattern Has been. In addition, the random number used when specifying one display pattern shall be updated in the range of 0-255 by the software random number function for display pattern specification.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in a game in which either the regular bonus or the big bonus (1) is won, one of the display patterns of pattern number 1, pattern number 2, and pattern number 15 is selected. .

  For example, in a game where a regular bonus is won, pattern number 1 is obtained when the obtained random number is within a range of “0 to 99”, and pattern number 2 is obtained when it is within a range of “100 to 254”. When “255”, pattern number 15 is selected as the display pattern. Further, in the game won for the big bonus (1), when the acquired random number is in the range of “0 to 154”, the pattern number 1 is in the range of “155 to 254”. When 2 is “255”, the pattern number 15 is selected as the display pattern. As described above, in the present embodiment, the display pattern with pattern number 1 is selected at a higher rate in the game in which the big bonus (1) is won than in the game in which the regular bonus is won. The distribution is set as follows. For this reason, “red 7-red 7-red 7” is more than the case where the combination of “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is arranged in any of the first to eighth stage pay lines Ls1-8. When the combination is complete, the player can have a sense of expectation that he may have won a big bonus (1) with a large number of payouts.

  In a game won for Big Bonus (2) (including a game won for Big Bonus (2) + Cherry), pattern number 14 is selected, and any combination of winning winning designs for production is first to first. A combination of out-of-order symbols that are not stopped is displayed on the eighth effect winning lines Ls1 to Ls8. For this reason, the player cannot specify that the big bonus (2) has been won and won from the combination of symbols stopped and displayed in the respective variable areas of the liquid crystal display 4.

  In a game in which any one of regular bonus + cherry, big bonus (1) + cherry, and cherry is won, one of the display patterns of pattern number 5, pattern number 6, and pattern number 15 is selected.

  For example, in a game in which Cherry is won at the same time as the regular bonus or big bonus (1), the pattern number 5 is “0 to 99” when the acquired random number is “0 to 99”, and the pattern number is “100 to 254”. When 6 is “255”, the pattern number 15 is selected as the display pattern. Also, in a game where Cherry is selected alone, when the acquired random number is “0 to 154”, the pattern number 5 is “155 to 254”, and the pattern number 6 is “255”. Pattern number 15 is selected as the display pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the pattern number 6 is higher in the game where the cherry is won at the same time as the regular bonus or the big bonus (1) than the game where the cherry is won alone. Distribution is set so that the display pattern is selected. For this reason, when the combination of “ANY-ANY-Cherry” is aligned with one of the first to eighth effect winning lines Ls1-8, the bonus is simultaneously increased. The player can have a sense of expectation that he may have won.

  Next, the display pattern selected in the game where watermelon is won will be described. In the game where the watermelon is won, the display pattern is selected according to the game state being controlled. Furthermore, in a game in which watermelons are won, the type of display pattern is selected according to the proportion corresponding to the number of consecutive winnings that have been continuously won in watermelons.

  First, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state or during RT, one of the display patterns of pattern numbers 3, 4, 8-11 and 15 is selected. Further, as the number of consecutive winnings is increased, the ratio of selecting the display patterns of pattern numbers 3 and 4 is reduced, and the distribution is set so that the ratio of selecting the display patterns of pattern numbers 9 and 11 is improved. .

  When the game state is a regular bonus (excluding the regular bonus during the big bonus (2)), the display pattern of the pattern number 8 or 15 is selected regardless of the number of consecutive winnings.

  Further, when the gaming state is in the big bonus (2), one of the pattern numbers 12 and 13 is selected in addition to the display patterns of the pattern numbers 3, 4, 8 to 11 and 15. Further, as the number of consecutive winnings is increased, the ratio of selecting the display patterns of pattern numbers 3 and 4 is decreased, and the ratio of selecting the display patterns of pattern numbers 9, 11, 12, 13, and 15 is improved. Distribution is set.

  As described above, for example, the rate at which pattern number 3 or 4 is selected when winning a watermelon is greater during the big bonus (2) than during the normal gaming state or RT. The distribution is set to be low. On the other hand, the percentage of pattern numbers 8 to 11 selected when winning a watermelon is greater during the big bonus (2) than during the normal gaming state or RT. The distribution is set to be higher. For this reason, the display pattern of pattern numbers 8-11 is the 1st-8th effect winning line rather than the case where the display pattern of pattern numbers 3 and 4 is displayed on the 1st-8th effect winning line Ls1-8. In the case of being displayed on Ls1 to 8, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that it may be controlled by the big bonus (2).

  In addition, when the game is in the normal gaming state or RT, and a watermelon is won, a combination of effect winning symbols is displayed on one effect paying line with pattern numbers 3, 4, 8, 10 The ratio at which one of them is selected is higher than the ratio at which one of the display patterns of pattern numbers 9 and 11 in which the combination of effect winning symbols is displayed on the two effect winning lines is selected. The distribution is set to. On the other hand, when the watermelon is won, the ratio of selecting one of the display patterns of pattern numbers 9 and 11 in which the combination of effect winning symbols is displayed on the two effect winning lines is in the normal gaming state or The distribution is set to be higher during the big bonus (2) than during the RT. For this reason, when a combination of effect winning symbols is displayed on two effect winning lines, a big bonus is displayed rather than when a combination of effect winning symbols is displayed on one effect winning line. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that it may be controlled in (2).

  Further, the pattern numbers 12 and 13 are set so that they can be selected only when the watermelon is won and when the big bonus (2) is in effect. For this reason, the player indirectly displays that the display patterns of the pattern numbers 12 and 13 are displayed on the first to eighth effect pay lines Ls 1 to 8 to be controlled to the big bonus (2). Can be recognized. In the present embodiment, if the game is a big bonus (2) and wins a watermelon, the game is applied to the game even if the number of consecutive watermelon wins is 0 and 1 The example in which the pattern numbers 12 and 13 can be selected as the display pattern has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pattern numbers 12 and 13 are not selected when the number of consecutive winnings of the watermelon is 0 game and 1 game. Distribution may be set so that pattern numbers 12 and 13 are selected only when the number of consecutive winnings is two games.

  In addition, the higher the number of consecutive watermelon winnings when winning a watermelon, the higher the proportion of the display patterns of pattern numbers 9 and 11 in which the combination of effect winning symbols is displayed on the two effect winning lines is selected. Distribution is set to be. For this reason, when the combination of effect winning symbols is displayed on the two effect winning lines, the expectation that the player may be controlled by the big bonus (2) can be further increased. As the number of consecutive watermelon winnings when winning a watermelon is increased, the proportion of pattern numbers 9 and 11 in which the combination of effect winning symbols is displayed on the two effect winning lines is increased. Instead of or in addition, the distribution may be set so that the ratio of selecting one of the pattern numbers 8 to 11 is high.

  In addition, when the big bonus (2) is in progress and the number of consecutive watermelon winnings when the watermelon is won is increased, the ratio of the display patterns of the pattern numbers 12 and 13 to be selected is increased. ing. Therefore, the player's expectation that the combination of the winning winning symbols corresponding to the watermelon is displayed in addition to the combination of the winning winning symbols according to the display patterns of the pattern numbers 12 and 13 is displayed. The feeling can be further enhanced.

  Furthermore, the proportion of pattern number 15 selected when winning a watermelon is distributed so that it is higher during the big bonus (2) than during normal gaming or RT. Is set. Therefore, when the display pattern of the pattern number 15 is displayed on the first to eighth effect pay lines Ls1 to 8, the player has a sense of expectation that the player may be controlled to the big bonus (2). You can make it.

  Next, display patterns to be selected in the game where the bell and replay are won will be described. In the game where the bell is won, one of the display patterns of pattern numbers 3, 4, and 15 is selected. In the game where the replay is won, the display pattern of pattern number 7 is selected.

  If a small role cherry and a special role are won in duplicate, or if a bonus win is carried over, a small role other than a cherry or a replay role and a special role will be won in duplicate. Will occur. For example, in the case where the replay and the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) are overlapped, since the replay is not missed, the replay has priority, so the display pattern of pattern number 7 is displayed. Is selected. In addition, in the case of overlapping winning with a small bonus other than cherry and a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2), the bonus is prioritized in the reel control in the variable display device 2, but the liquid crystal In the display pattern on the display device 4, the small combination other than the cherry is given priority, and the display pattern corresponding to the small combination other than the cherry is selected. In addition, when a bonus combination is won without winning a small role other than Cherry, once the combination of effect winning symbols corresponding to the small role other than Cherry is stopped and displayed, the selection probability corresponding to the winning bonus is displayed. The combination is changed to the winning winning design combination with the highest display pattern. Further, in the case of winning of overlapping cherry and regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2), the bonus is given priority in the reel control in the variable display device 2, but the liquid crystal display 4 In the display pattern, the cherry is given priority, and the display pattern corresponding to the cherry is selected. If you don't win a cherry and you win a bonus, once you stop displaying the combination of the winning winning symbols corresponding to the cherry, then you win the winning for the display pattern with the highest selection probability corresponding to the winning bonus It is changed to a combination of symbols.

  As described above, even when the big bonus (2) is won, the combination of effect winning symbols for notifying that the winning has been won't be displayed in a stopped state, and the combination of outlier symbols is stopped and displayed. The symbol derived to the virtual reel of the liquid crystal display 4 when winning the big bonus (2) is the same as the symbol derived to the virtual reel when the shift result is derived to the variable display device 2. Become.

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

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

  As long as there is no need to push the game, the player only needs to know what role he won as a result, and then the game can be advanced sufficiently even if only the virtual reel is viewed. Become. Even if the big bonus (2) is won according to the display result of the variable display device 2, no medal is paid out, and the same combination of symbols as the out of the virtual reel is derived, so it is easy to miss these winnings. Even when the display result of the big bonus (2) is derived on the variable display device 2, the combination of the shift symbols is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 that is easy for the player to visually recognize. It is easy for the player to miss the derivation of the display result. That is, even if the gaming state is controlled to the big bonus (2), the player is controlled so that it is difficult for the player to recognize that fact.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a startup process executed by the CPU 111 of the game control board 101. This activation process is a process performed when a reset signal is input from the reset circuit 118 of the game control board 101 and the control unit 110 is activated. Since the reset signal is a signal that is output when the power is turned on and when the operation of the control unit 110 is stagnant, the start-up process is accompanied by a start-up of the control unit 110 that accompanies power-on and a malfunction of the control unit 110. This process is performed when restarting.

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

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

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

  If the setting key switch 92 is in the ON state in step S103, all the data stored in the RAM 112 except for the stack area in use in the stack area 112-6 is initialized (other than the setting value work 112-4). Is rewritten to 0 and the set value work 112-4 is rewritten to 0) (step S109), the prohibition of interruption is canceled (step S110), and the process proceeds to the setting change process shown in FIG. 11 (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. 11 is a flowchart showing in detail the setting change process executed by the CPU 111 in step S111. In the setting change process, first, a setting changing flag indicating that the setting changing mode is being set is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 112 (step S201), and the setting value (setting change) stored in the setting value work 112-4 is set. Before shifting to the processing, the value of the set value work 112-4 has been rewritten to 1, so it is 1 here) (step S202).

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

  When the operation of the start switch 41 is detected in step S204, the changed set value selected at that time is stored in the set value work 112-4 and the set value is confirmed (step S208). Thereafter, the process waits until the setting key switch 92 is turned off (step S209). If it is determined in step S209 that the setting key switch 92 has been turned off, the setting changing flag set in step S201 is cleared (step S210). Then, when returning to the flowchart of FIG. 10, the game can be progressed and the game control process is started.

  FIG. 12 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the BET process in step S402 will be described in detail. 14 and 15 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. 16 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. 17 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 S704 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, the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 112, and the gaming state is controlled to the regular bonus (step S703). Thereby, when it is in the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), it can control to a regular bonus for every game. Then, the process proceeds to step S704. If the gaming state is a regular bonus, the process proceeds to step S704 as it is. In the present embodiment, as described above, the regular bonus is repeatedly controlled for each game until the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is completed. Therefore, if it is normal, it is determined in step S702 that it is not a regular bonus. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S702 that it is a regular bonus, an abnormality has occurred in the RAM 112, so that an abnormality notification may be performed.

  In the present embodiment, in response to the regular bonus medium flag being set in step S703 from the external output board 105 to the external device, the above-described regular bonus medium signal is output, and FIG. 20 is used. In response to the regular bonus medium flag being erased in either S1006 or S1007a 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 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. 12 is performed. When the read bet number is 3, the process proceeds to step S706.

  In step S706, the setting value stored in the setting value work 112-4 of the RAM 112 is read. Here, it is determined whether or not the read set value is in a range of 1 to 6 that is a value that should be originally taken (step S707). If the read set value is not in the range of 1 to 6, a RAM abnormality error occurs and the RAM abnormality error process shown in FIG. 12 is performed.

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

  Next, corresponding to the current gaming state, the lottery target combination registered in the gaming state-specific winning combination table of FIG. 6B is sequentially read (step S709). Next, the common flag setting status registered in the role-specific table of FIG. 6C for the read lottery target role is acquired (step S710). As a result, it is determined whether the common flag is set (step S711).

  If the common flag is set, the number of determination values stored in the address registered in the role-specific table of FIG. 6C corresponding to the gaming state is acquired for the read lottery target character (step S712). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S714. If the common flag is not set, the setting value set in the RAM 112 is read, and the determination value stored at the address registered in the role-specific table corresponding to the gaming state and setting value for the lottery target role The number is acquired (step S713). Then, the process proceeds to step S714.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the reel rotation process in step S404 will be described in detail. FIG. 18 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). The CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 stops the change display in the change area associated with the type of the reel stop command to be received (whether it is a left reel stop command, a middle reel stop command, or a right reel stop command). Display control to be performed.

  When the rotation of the reel (3L, 3C, or 3R) corresponding to the operated stop button is stopped, 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. 19 is a flowchart showing in detail the winning determination process executed by the CPU 111 in step S405. In the winning determination process, the winning combination corresponding to the gaming state is read in order from the beginning (step S901). Next, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination of the read combination is aligned with any of the five winning lines of the variable display device 2 (step S902).

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S913, winning information indicating the type of winning combination based on the winning flag set in the RAM 112 (however, the winning flag is not set in the case of losing) 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. 20 is a flowchart showing in detail the payout process executed by the CPU 111 in step S406. In the payout process, it is determined whether or not there has been a small role winning accompanied by paying out medals depending on whether or not a winning flag of watermelon, bell, or cherry is set in the RAM 112 (step S1001). If the small role is not won, the process proceeds to step S1003.

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

  Here, it is determined in step S1001 that the small role has not been won, or it is determined that one game has been completed by finishing the medal payout in step S1002. 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 the current gaming state is a regular bonus controlled by winning a regular bonus. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 and only the regular bonus medium flag is set. If the current gaming state is not a regular bonus controlled by winning the regular bonus, the process proceeds to step S1007. If the current gaming state is a regular bonus controlled by winning a regular bonus, the number of games and the number of 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 the regular bonus end condition by the regular bonus winning is satisfied (step S1005). If the regular bonus end condition is satisfied, the regular bonus medium flag in the RAM 112 is deleted. In addition, a counter value for counting the number of games and the number of winnings in the regular bonus is initialized (step S1006). Then, the process proceeds to step S1007. If it is not a regular bonus end condition, the process directly proceeds to step S1007.

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

  If the current gaming state is the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) in step S1007, the regular bonus medium flag is deleted when the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S1007a). To do. Thereby, the control to the regular bonus during the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) can be ended for each game. Then, the number of payout medals in the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is counted using the counter of the RAM 112 (step S1010). Here, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the big bonus (2), the counted number of payout medals exceeds 30 and the end condition for the big bonus (2) is satisfied (step S1011).

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S1023, 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 regular bonus winning flag or big bonus (1) winning flag is set in this game and the regular bonus or big bonus (1) is not won, the special role work 112-2 is not cleared. The regular bonus winning flag or the big bonus (1) winning flag is carried over to the next game. Since the big bonus (2) is won without missing, the big bonus (2) winning flag is not carried over. Then, the payout process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the freeze process in step S407 will be described in detail. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing in detail the freeze process executed by the CPU 111 in step S407. In the freeze process, first, it is determined whether or not the finished game is a game in which a big bonus (1) win has occurred (step S1060), and if it is a game in which a big bonus (1) win has occurred, a credit counter If the value of the credit counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the operation of the settlement switch 47 is detected (step S1062). If detected, the settlement process shown in FIG. 16 is executed (step S1063), and after the settlement process is executed, the process proceeds to step S1064.

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

  If it is determined in step S1060 that the game has not received a big bonus (1), it is determined whether or not the finished game is an end game of the big bonus (1) (step S1065), and the end of the big bonus (1) is completed. If it is not a game, the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is a big bonus (1) end game, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S1067). If the value of the credit counter is not 0, the operation of the settlement switch 47 is detected. If the operation of the settlement switch 47 is detected (step S1068), the settlement process shown in FIG. 16 is executed (step S1069). After the settlement process is executed, the process proceeds to step S1070. .

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

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

  If the stop function is not set to be valid in step S1066, the process returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. 13 without controlling the stop state. On the other hand, if the stop function is set to be valid in step S1066, the stop state is entered. In the stop state, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S1071). If the value of the credit counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the operation of the settlement switch 47 is detected (step S1072). ) If the operation of the settlement switch 47 is detected, the settlement process shown in FIG. 20 is executed (step S1073), and after the settlement process is executed, the process proceeds to step S1074.

  If the value of the credit counter is 0 in step S1071, the operation of the settlement switch 47 is not detected in step S1072, or after the settlement process is performed in step S1073, It is determined whether or not an operation of the second reset switch 93 has been detected (step S1074). If no release operation has been detected, the process returns to step S1071, and if a release operation has been detected, the stop state is set. It cancels and it returns to the flowchart shown in FIG. Here, when returning to the flowchart of FIG. 13, the process in the current one game ends.

  Next, a period during which the setting of the bet number is allowed and a period during which the credit settlement is allowed will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 to 26 are timing charts showing a period during which the setting of the bet number is allowed and a period during which the credit settlement is allowed.

  As shown in FIG. 22, while the game is not being executed, that is, while the BET process described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15 is being performed, the setting of the bet amount and the payment of credits are permitted. In this state, it is controlled so that a medal can be inserted or the bet number can be set using credits. In a state where the bet number can be set and a prescribed number of bets is not set, the bet number is incremented by one each time a medal is detected. Further, if a prescribed number of bets is set, a credit is added by one each time a medal is detected. When the credit reaches the upper limit, the flow path switching solenoid 49 is turned OFF, the flow path of the inserted medal is switched to the medal payout outlet 71 side, and the insertion of the medal is prohibited. If credits remain, the number of bets is set according to these switches by operating the 1BET switch 45 or the MAXBET switch 46, and the amount is subtracted from the credits. Further, if the credits remain or the bet number is set, the operation of the settlement switch 47 is used for setting the medal and the bet amount stored as credits by driving the hopper motor 82. The given amount of medals is paid out and returned to the player, and credits and bets are subtracted according to the medals paid out.

  When the bet setting and credit settlement are permitted, the start switch 41 is operated, and when the game starts, YES is determined in step S506 or S521 in FIG. 14 and the BET process ends. Neither setting nor credit settlement is prohibited. Specifically, the flow path switching solenoid 49 is turned OFF, the flow path of the inserted medal is switched to the medal payout outlet 71 side, and the operations of the 1BET switch 45, the MAXBET switch 46, and the settlement switch 47 are invalidated. Specifically, the determination processing in steps S524 and S525 is not performed until the BET processing is performed again, and the BET counter is not added in step S503, so that the operations of the 1BET switch 45 and the MAXBET switch 46 are invalidated. Further, since the settlement switch 47 is not detected until the payout process in step S406 is completed, the operation of the settlement switch 47 is invalidated. The time when the game is started is not the time when the rotation of the reel is started, but the time when the control stage is shifted by operating the start switch 41. This is because although a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, there is a case where a weight is applied. At this point, the game starts as a control stage although the reel rotation is on standby.

  Thereafter, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, and the display result is derived for all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. When the display result is derived, it is determined that the game is over, and when the end of the game is determined, the medals are not paid out and the freezing state is not controlled, so the BET process in FIG. 14 is started. For this reason, the setting of the bet number and the prohibition of the credit settlement are lifted, and the setting of the bet number and the credit settlement are permitted. As an exception, when a replay win occurs, the bet number is automatically set, so setting of the bet number by the player's operation remains prohibited. Credit settlement is also prohibited.

  As a result of stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, if a winning with medal payout has occurred, display results are derived for all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as shown in FIG. Since the end of the game is not determined at the time, the end of the game is determined at the time when the payout of medals accompanying the occurrence of the winning is completed, and NO is determined in steps S1060 and S1065 in FIG. , The BET process of FIG. 14 is started. For this reason, the setting of the bet number and the prohibition of the credit settlement are lifted, and the setting of the bet number and the credit settlement are permitted.

  In addition, if the big bonus (1) win has occurred as a result of the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R being stopped, display results are derived for all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R as shown in FIG. At the time, the end of the game is determined, but at the time when the end of the game is determined, it is determined YES in step S1060 of FIG. 21, and the big bonus (1) is a period in which the effect at the time of winning is executed ( 1) Since it is determined as NO in step S1064 in FIG. 21 and the frozen state is controlled until the waiting time for winning effect at the time of winning has passed, the BET process in FIG. 14 is not started, and the setting of the number of bets remains prohibited. The BET process in FIG. 14 is started when the big bonus (1) winning effect waiting time has elapsed, the bet number setting prohibition is released, and the bet number setting is permitted. On purpose becomes. On the other hand, with regard to the credit settlement, even in the frozen state, the settlement switch 47 is detected in step S1062 in FIG. 21 and the settlement process shown in step S1063 is performed when the settlement switch 47 is operated. The prohibition is lifted at the time when the end of the credit card is determined, and the credit settlement is permitted from that time.

  In addition, in the game in the big bonus (1), as a result of the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R being stopped, the game in which the end condition of the big bonus (1) is satisfied, that is, some winning occurs and the payout in the big bonus If the game has reached 465 in total and the stop function is not set, as shown in FIG. 25, the end of the game is determined at the end of the medal payout. When the end is determined, it is determined as YES in step S1065 in FIG. 21, and it is determined as NO in step S1070 in FIG. 21 until the ending effect waiting time, which is a period in which the ending effect is executed, and enters the freeze state. 14, the BET process in FIG. 14 is not started, and the setting of the bet number remains prohibited, and the ending effect When the local time has elapsed, the prohibition of betting amount set is released, a state in which betting amount set is permitted. On the other hand, with regard to the credit settlement, even in the frozen state, the settlement switch 47 is detected in step S1068 in FIG. 21 and the settlement process shown in step S1069 is performed when the settlement switch 47 is operated. The prohibition is lifted at the time when the end of the credit card is determined, and the credit settlement is permitted from that time.

  On the other hand, if the stop function is set, as shown in FIG. 26, the end of the game is determined at the time when the payout of medals is completed, but after the end of the game is determined, the ending effect is determined. Even if the waiting time has elapsed, YES is determined in step S1066 in FIG. 21 and NO is determined in step S1074 until the second reset switch 93 is operated, so that it is controlled to the stop state. The process is not started and the setting of the bet number remains prohibited. When the second reset switch 93 is operated and the stop state is released, the prohibition of the setting of the bet number is also released. The setting of is allowed. On the other hand, regarding the settlement of credits, even when the settlement is stopped, the settlement switch 47 is detected in step S1072 in FIG. 21 and the settlement process shown in step S1073 is performed when the settlement switch 47 is operated. When the end of the game is determined, the prohibition is lifted and credit settlement is permitted from that point.

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

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

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing 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 received command type is the BET command transmitted in step S504, S517, S528 or S532, it is determined whether or not the BET command indicates that the currently set bet number is 1 (Step S1103). If it is indicated that the currently set bet number is not 1, the process directly returns to step S1101.

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

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

  If the received command type is the winning status notification command transmitted in step S724, the winning status indicated by the received winning status notification command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step S1108). Then, a display pattern distribution process for selecting a display pattern is performed based on the winning situation stored in the RAM 122 and the gaming state stored in S1121, which will be described later (step S1108a), and 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 performs variation start processing for starting the variation of the effect symbols in the three variation regions (step S1109). . Then, the process returns to step S1101.

  If the received command type is the reel stop command transmitted in step S812, a result display process is performed to stop and display the effect symbols in the variable area associated with the received reel stop command type ( Step S1110). Then, the process returns to step S1101.

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

  Next, a watermelon continuous winning number updating process is performed to update the number of times a watermelon has been won in a continuous game (step S1111a). Then, referring to the gaming state saved in step S1121 until the previous game and the winning information saved in step S1111 until the current game, the gaming state other than the regular bonus or big bonus (1) until the current game. It is determined whether or not the watermelon has been won three times in succession (big bonus (2), normal gaming state, RT) (step S1112). If the watermelon is won three consecutive times in a gaming state other than the regular bonus or the big bonus (1), the process proceeds to step S1116.

  If you haven't won three consecutive watermelons in a gaming state other than the regular bonus or big bonus (1), you won another two consecutive watermelons in a gaming state other than the regular bonus or big bonus (1). It is determined whether or not (step S1113). When a watermelon is won twice consecutively in a gaming state other than the regular bonus or big bonus (1), for example, RT possibility notification lottery based on the random number value extracted by the software random number function for continuous winning Is performed (step S1114).

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

  In step S1113, if the watermelon is not won twice in a row other than the regular bonus or the big bonus (1), the received winning information command is provided in the regular bonus (big bonus (2)). Whether or not a big bonus (1) is won (step S1117). If neither the regular bonus nor the big bonus (1) is shown, the process returns to step S1101.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the display pattern distribution process in step S1108a will be described in detail. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing in detail the display pattern distribution processing executed by the CPU 121 in step S1108a. In the display pattern distribution process, first, it is determined whether or not the watermelon has been won based on the winning situation stored in step S1108 (step S1201).

  If the watermelon is won in step S1201, it is further determined whether the game state of the game is the normal game state, RT, or big bonus (2) (step S1202). If the game state of the game is any one of the normal game state, RT, and big bonus (2), the display state distribution table shown in FIG. 9 is referred to, and the current game state and the number of consecutive winnings of watermelon are supported. The number of judgment values for each display pattern is acquired (step S1203), and the process proceeds to step S1204.

  If the watermelon is not won in step S1201, it is determined whether any combination is won or the big bonus (2) is won (step S1206). If it is determined in step S1206 that no winning combination has been won or if it is determined that the big bonus (2) has been won, a display pattern of pattern number 14 is set (step S1208). The distribution process ends. In step S1208, based on the random number value extracted by the aforementioned software random number function for identifying the outlier design, the effect symbols to be displayed in the upper, middle, and lower stages of the left, middle, and right variation areas are combined with the outlier design. Randomly determined to be The combination of effect symbols determined in this way is stored in the RAM 122.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1206 that a combination other than the big bonus (2) is won, or in step S1202, the game state of the game is any of the normal game state, RT, and big bonus (2). If not, the number of determination values of each display pattern corresponding to the winning combination is acquired (step S1207), and the process proceeds to step S1204. In addition, the winning combination in step S1207 includes a watermelon winning when the player is not in any of the normal gaming state, RT, and big bonus (2), that is, during regular bonus excluding during big bonus (2). It is.

  In step S1204, a determination table indicating the allocation range of determination values for each display pattern is created from the number of determination values for each display pattern acquired in step S1203 or step S1206, and the process proceeds to step S1205. For example, when the watermelon is won in the big bonus (2) and the watermelon has won two games in succession, the number of determination values corresponding to the pattern numbers 3, 4, and 8 to 13 is 30 respectively. , 50, 15, 30, 15, 30, 33, 33, and 20, the determination value ranges are 0 to 29, 30 to 79, 80 to 94, 95 to 124, 125 to 139, and 140 to 169, respectively. 170-202, 203-235, 236-255.

  In step S1205, the distribution random number value extracted by the display pattern specifying software random number function described above is compared with the determination value range created in step S1204, and the determination value including the distribution random number is determined. A display pattern corresponding to the range is selected and set as the display pattern of the game (step S1205). Then, the effect winning line for displaying the effect winning symbol combination of the display pattern selected in step S1205 is randomly selected and set based on the random number value extracted by the software random function for line identification (step S1209). ), The display pattern distribution process is terminated. In step S1209, after setting an effect winning line for displaying a combination of effect winning symbols, an effect symbol to be displayed other than the effect winning line and pattern number 15 are temporarily displayed. The combination of outliers is also determined randomly based on the random number value extracted by the software random number function for identifying outliers described above. As a result, the effect symbols to be displayed in the upper, middle, and lower stages of the left, middle, and right variation areas are determined. The combination of effect symbols determined in this way is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Then, when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable area, the effect symbol corresponding to the variable area is read out from the combination of effect symbols stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 and displayed.

  Next, the watermelon continuous winning number updating process in step S1111a will be described in detail. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing in detail the watermelon consecutive winning number updating process executed by the CPU 121 in step S1111a. In the watermelon consecutive winning number updating process, first, based on the winning information stored in step S1111, it is determined whether or not the watermelon has won (step S1210). If the watermelon has won, the game is further updated. It is determined whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state, RT, or big bonus (2) (step S1211).

  If the game state of the game is any one of the normal game state, RT, and big bonus (2) in step S1211, the value of the watermelon consecutive winning number counter set in the RAM 122 is incremented by 1 (step S1212), and step S1213 Go to step.

  If it is determined in step S1210 that no watermelon has been won, or if the game state of the game is not a normal game state, RT, or big bonus (2) in step S1211, a watermelon consecutive winning number counter Is cleared (0) (step S1214), and the process proceeds to step S1213. In addition, although the example of clearing when the value of the watermelon consecutive winning number counter in this embodiment is not the watermelon winning in step S1210 has been described, this is not limiting, and the case where the big bonus (2) is in progress is described. You may comprise so that it may be cleared when the combination other than the combination (refer FIG.6 (b)) used as a lottery wins (for example, when a replay etc. wins).

  In step S1213, the lighting mode of the watermelon continuous winning number lamps 45e to 45g is updated according to the value of the watermelon continuous winning number counter, and the watermelon continuous winning number update process is ended. Specifically, if the value of the continuous watermelon winning number counter is 0, all the watermelon continuous winning number lamps 45e to 45g are turned off. If the value of the watermelon continuous winning number counter is 2, the watermelon continuous winning number lamps 45e and 45f are turned on. If the value of the watermelon continuous winning number counter is 3, the watermelon continuous winning number lamps 45e to 45g. Turn all on.

  Next, the result display process in step S1110 will be described in detail. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing in detail the result display process executed by the CPU 121 in step S1110. In the result display process, first, it is determined whether or not the received reel stop command is the first reel stop command received from the start of reel rotation, that is, the first stop (step S1250). When it is determined that it is not the first stop, the process proceeds to step S1254 described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined to be the first stop, stop display is performed for each type of received reel stop command based on the winning status stored in step S1108 and the random number value extracted by the software random number function for change determination. It is determined whether or not to change the association pattern set as the variable region (step S1251). For example, if the value of the random number extracted by the change determining software random number function is a predetermined value, it is determined to change the association pattern, and if it is not the predetermined value, it is determined that the association pattern is not changed. In this case, the number set as the predetermined value is a predetermined combination (for example, a combination excluding big bonus (2) (big bonus (1), regular bonus, watermelon, etc.)) than when the winning situation is out of place. You may comprise so that it may be set more in the case of winning. Thereby, when the association pattern is changed, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the player may have won a predetermined role.

  In step S1252, it is determined whether or not it is determined in step S1251 to change the association pattern. When it is determined not to change the association pattern, the process proceeds to step S1254 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the association pattern is to be changed, the association pattern is determined at random based on the random number value extracted by the software random number function for determining the association pattern, and the determined association pattern is set (step S1253). In step S1253, the left reel stop command is left, the middle reel stop command is centered, the right reel stop command is associated with the right variation area, the left reel stop command is left, the middle reel stop command is right, and the right reel is stopped. Pattern 2 that associates the variable region in the command with the left reel stop command, pattern 3 that associates the right variable region with the left reel stop command, and the pattern 3 with the left reel stop command. Pattern 4 that associates the left variation area with the right command to the stop command and the left variation area with the right reel stop command, Pattern 5 that associates the left variation area with the left, reel stop command, and the middle variation area with the right reel stop command Fluctuation of right to reel stop command, middle to middle reel stop command, left to right reel stop command The pattern correspondence from the pattern of a total of 6, including a pattern 6 for associating the frequency is set is determined. In addition, you may comprise so that determination of the matching pattern in step S1253 may also be determined based on a winning situation. For example, the pattern when the winning combination is a predetermined combination (for example, a combination excluding Big Bonus (2) (Big Bonus (1), Regular Bonus, Watermelon, etc.)) is more effective than when the winning situation is out of place. The probability that the patterns 4 to 6 are determined may be higher than the probability that 1 to 3 is determined. Thereby, the expectation that the player may have won a predetermined role depending on the type of the association pattern after the change can be varied. When the power is turned on, pattern 1 is set as a default.

  In step S1254, it is determined whether the received reel stop command is the third reel stop command received from the start of reel rotation, that is, whether it is the final stop. If it is determined that it is not the final stop, it is determined whether or not the display pattern set in the display pattern distribution process is the pattern number 14 or 15 (step S1258). When it is determined that the pattern number is 14 or 15, as described above, at least until all reels are stopped, the combination of the detachment symbols determined in step S1208 or S1209 is displayed in order to stop display (including display once). Of the combinations, the effect symbols to be displayed in the variable region associated with the type of reel stop command received based on the set association pattern are stopped (step S1259), and the result display process is terminated. Thereby, the effect design which does not determine the combination (winning) of the effect winning design of the display patterns of pattern numbers 1 to 13 is stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1258 that the pattern number is not 14 or 15, the reel received based on the set association pattern among the combination of effect winning symbols displayed on the effect winning line set in step S1209. It is determined whether or not it is determined that the combination of the winning winning symbols for display of the display patterns of pattern numbers 1 to 13 will be confirmed when the symbols for rendering to be displayed in the variable region associated with the type of stop command are stopped. (Step S1260).

  As described above, for example, the display pattern with the pattern number 5 or 6 is set to be displayed on any of the first to fifth effect winning lines Ls1 to 5, and the right variation region is stopped first. Alternatively, when the second stop is performed, the “cherry” is stopped in the right variation area in the first stop or the second stop, so that it is determined that the winning is determined. Further, the display pattern of pattern number 3 is set to be displayed on any one of the first to fifth effect winning lines Ls1 to 5, and the “bell” is already displayed in the left or right fluctuation region by the first stop. Is stopped, and when the right or left variation area is stopped at the second stop, it is determined that the winning is determined. The same applies when the display pattern of pattern number 4 is set. Further, in the case of stopping the combination of effect winning symbols for display patterns of pattern numbers 1 to 13 in any of the sixth to eighth effect winning lines Ls6 to 8 during the first stop or the second stop. It is determined that the winning will be confirmed.

  When it is determined in step S1260 that the combination of effect winning symbols for the display patterns of pattern numbers 1 to 13 is not confirmed, among the effect winning symbol combinations displayed on the effect winning line set in step S1209 Then, the effect symbols to be displayed in the variable region associated with the type of the reel stop command received based on the set association pattern are stopped and displayed (step S1263), and the result display process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1260 that the combination of effect winning symbols for the display patterns of pattern numbers 1 to 13 is confirmed, the display pattern is changed to the display pattern of pattern number 15 and the variation area that has not been stopped yet. The combination of the missing symbols once displayed as the upper, middle, and lower effect symbols is randomly determined based on the random number value extracted by the aforementioned software random number function for identifying the missing symbols (step S1261). Further, the combination of effect symbols stored in the RAM 122 is updated according to the effect combination determined in this way. Then, among the combinations of out-of-order symbols determined in step S1261, the effect symbols to be displayed in the variation area associated with the type of reel stop command received based on the set association pattern are stopped and displayed ( Step S1262), the result display process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1254 that the final stop has occurred, it is determined whether or not a winning symbol combination is stopped on the first to eighth lines of the variable display device 2 and a winning has occurred (step S1255). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a winning has occurred in the variable display device 2 based on a stop symbol table of the RAM 122 in which symbols stopped on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are registered based on the reel stop command. To do.

  When it is determined in step S1255 that the variable display device 2 has won a prize, among the combination of effect winning symbols of the display pattern set in step S1205 displayed on the effect winning line set in step S1209, Based on the set association pattern, the effect symbols to be displayed in the variable region associated with the type of the last received reel stop command are stopped (step S1257), and the result display process is terminated. If the big bonus (2) has been won, the off symbol determined in step S1208 is stopped and displayed. Further, when the display pattern of pattern number 15 is set as the display pattern, the combination of missed symbols determined in step S1209 or S1261 is temporarily stopped and then displayed in response to the winning combination actually generated in the variable display device 2. An effect of changing to a combination of effect winning symbols having the highest selection probability among the display patterns to be performed is performed. Further, when the combination of effect winning symbols stopped and displayed according to the set display pattern is not a combination of effect winning symbols corresponding to the winning combination generated in the variable display device 2 (specifically, For example, when the special combination is won and the special combination is won, etc., an effect of changing to a combination of effect winning symbols corresponding to the winning combination generated in the variable display device 2 is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1255 that no winning has occurred in the variable display device 2, it is stopped and displayed in other variable areas so that no combination of effect winning symbols is displayed on any effect winning line. The effect design is determined based on the random number value extracted by the software random number function for designating the design for which the combination of the design for the design is a combination of the design and the design for the design of the design. The symbol is stopped and displayed in the variation area associated with the type of the reel stop command received last based on the set association pattern (step S1256), and the result display process is terminated.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1-1) In the above-described embodiment, every time a stop operation is detected by the stop switches 42L, 42C, and 42R corresponding to the rotating reel among the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, step S812 in FIG. In response to the reception of the reel stop command transmitted in step 120, the control unit 120 of the effect control board 102 sets the corresponding association pattern set in step S1253 of FIG. 30 in the left / middle / right variation region. The effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the fluctuation region associated with the type of the reel stop command received based on (Steps S1256, S1257, S1259, S1262, and S1263 in FIG. 30). Then, the occurrence of winnings excluding the big bonus (2) is based on the association pattern set in step S1257 or S1256 when the third reel stop command is received from the reel rotation in steps S1258 to S1263 in FIG. The player is configured to be unidentifiable until the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable area associated with the type of the reel stop command received last. Specifically, among the combinations of effect winning symbols to be displayed on the effect winning line set in step S1209, the variation associated with the type of reel stop command received based on the set association pattern. When it is determined in step S1260 that it is determined that the combination of effect winning symbols of the display patterns of pattern numbers 1 to 13 is determined when the effect symbols displayed in the area are stopped and displayed, the display pattern is displayed in step S1261. Control to change to the display pattern of pattern number 15 is performed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing the occurrence of a prize before the final stop, so that the effect is produced in the fluctuation region associated with the type of the reel stop command received last based on the set association pattern. The player can have a sense of expectation as to whether or not a winning will occur until the symbol is stopped and displayed.

  (1-2) In the embodiment described above, in a game in which a watermelon is won by internal lottery, the game state of the game is in the normal game state or RT, or in the big bonus (2). Depending on whether a regular bonus other than that in the big bonus (2) is being used, one display according to the distribution ratio described in FIG. 9 from the display patterns of pattern numbers 3, 4, 8-13, and 15 When a pattern is selected (step S1205) and a watermelon winning occurs, a combination of effect winning symbols of the display pattern selected in step S1257 of FIG. 30 is displayed. For this reason, the player can guess the game state of the game from the displayed combination of the winning winning design symbols, and if the big bonus (2) is presumed to be in the big bonus (2), It is possible to increase the player's expectation for the transition to RT controlled after the completion.

  (1-3) In the above-described embodiments, in any game state, a watermelon may be won in the internal lottery (the player always wins without missing) but is more regular than in the normal game state or RT. The winning probability (that is, the winning probability) of the watermelon is higher when it is in the bonus (including the regular bonus provided when it is the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2)).

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

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

  Here, the fact that the gaming state is controlled by the big bonus (2) means that no player until the end, except that the combination of “Bell-JAC-Watermelon” is derived on the winning line of the variable display device 2. Is not shown. For example, even if the big bonus (2) is won, the combination of outlier symbols determined in S1208 in FIG. 28 is stopped and displayed as a result of the variable display on the liquid crystal display 4. Further, as described in the freeze process of FIG. 21, even if the big bonus (2) is won or the big bonus (2) is ended, the freeze state is not controlled. Further, even if the big bonus (2) is won or the big bonus (2) is ended, the effect as the big bonus (1) is not performed. Further, even when the big bonus (2) is won, the bonus notification unit 36 does not notify, and even during the big bonus (2), the hit display unit 34 does not. On the other hand, if there is a 3-game consecutive win of watermelon that is likely to occur in the big bonus (2) but also occurs in the normal gaming state or RT, the liquid crystal display 4 will notify the RT possibility. .

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

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

  (1-4) In the above-described embodiment, even in a game that is continuously performed after a watermelon prize has been generated, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the changing area that is finally stopped according to the set stop order. It is possible to prevent the player from recognizing whether or not the watermelon has been won. As a result, after the watermelon winning has occurred, until the effect design is stopped and displayed in the variable area to be finally stopped in a continuously played game, a sense of expectation as to whether or not to continuously win the watermelon is played. Can be held by the player, and the player can be expected to control the RT, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  (2) In the display pattern in the above-described embodiment, a winning combination is displayed after any combination of winning symbols for effects is displayed on the first to eighth effect winning lines Ls1 to 8 so as not to stop. When it has occurred, a display pattern of pattern number 15 that is changed to a combination of effect winning symbols of the display pattern having the highest selection probability among the display patterns corresponding to the winning combination is included. Thus, based on the set association pattern, whether or not a winning occurs until after the effect design is stopped and displayed in the variation area associated with the type of the reel stop command received last. The player can have a sense of expectation.

  (3) As for the association pattern in the above-described embodiment, one association pattern is selected and set from patterns 1 to 6 in step S1253. For this reason, even when the same stop operation is performed, the left / middle / right variation areas are stopped and displayed according to the set association pattern. It can be varied and the fun of games can be improved.

  (4) In the embodiment described above, whether or not to change the association pattern is determined based on the winning situation in step S1251. Thereby, it is possible to vary the player's expectation for winning / winning a predetermined combination depending on whether or not the association pattern has changed.

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

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

  (7) In the embodiment described above, the display result of the big bonus (2) derived to the variable display device 2 that is more difficult to visually recognize than the liquid crystal display 4 on which the virtual reel is displayed is shown in FIG. Each reel is composed of different types of symbol combinations, such as “Bell-JAC-Watermelon”. For this reason, even if the display result of the variable display device 2 is viewed, it is difficult for the player to recognize the big bonus (2) winning.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, even if the big bonus (2) is won, the liquid crystal display 4 displays a combination of shift symbols. In the big bonus (2) winning, no medals are paid out. Therefore, when the player plays a game by looking only at the virtual reel of the liquid crystal display 4, the gaming state is controlled to the big bonus (2). It is possible to prevent the player from being detected.

  (9) In the embodiment described above, the result of each game in the slot machine 1 is indicated by the display result derived to the variable display device 2 composed of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Except when the bonus (2) is won, a symbol corresponding to the display result of the variable display device 2 is derived on the virtual reel winning line displayed on the liquid crystal display 4. The display area of the liquid crystal display 4 is larger than the display area of the variable display device 2. Further, the liquid crystal display 4 is arranged at a position that is closer to the player's eye level and easier to visually recognize than the variable display device 2, and the player is determined based on the relationship between the winning probability of each role and the presence or absence of missing. With the virtual reel display, the game can be advanced with little viewing of the variable display device 2. Therefore, the player's attention can be directed to the liquid crystal display 4 rather than the variable display device 2, and it is easier to overlook that the winning symbol combination of the big bonus (2) has been derived to the variable display device 2. When the predetermined number of watermelon winnings are continued, the game is not actually controlled by the big bonus (2) and is not controlled by RT, that is, when it is controlled by the normal gaming state. However, it is controlled by the big bonus (2), and the player's expectation for the subsequent transition to RT can be effectively increased.

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

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, in the game in which the watermelon is won in the normal gaming state or RT, the display patterns of the pattern numbers 3 and 4 are the pattern numbers 8 to 8, as shown in FIG. The distribution is set so that eleven display patterns are selected at a higher rate than the selection rate. In addition, the display pattern of pattern numbers 8 to 11 is selected at a higher rate in the game where the watermelon is won in the big bonus (2) than in the game where the watermelon is won in the normal gaming state or during the RT. Distribution is set to be. For this reason, when the combination of the winning design symbols for the display patterns with the pattern numbers 8 to 11 is prepared, the big bonus ( Since the possibility of shifting to RT after that is controlled, that is, to RT is increased, it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation for the transition to RT.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, in a game in which a watermelon is won in the normal game state or RT, as shown in FIG. 9, a combination of effect winning symbols is combined with one effect winning line. The display pattern of pattern numbers 3, 4, 8, and 10 in which is displayed is the ratio of the selection of the display patterns of pattern numbers 9 and 11 in which the combination of effect winning symbols is displayed on the two effect winning lines. The distribution is set so that a high ratio is selected. In addition, the game where the watermelon is won in the big bonus (2) is directed to the two prize-winning lines at a higher rate than the game where the watermelon is won in the normal gaming state or during the RT. The distribution is set so that the display patterns of the pattern numbers 9 and 11 in which the winning symbol combinations are displayed are selected. For this reason, when the combination of effect winning symbols is aligned on two effect winning lines, the big bonus (2) is greater than when the effect winning symbol combinations are aligned on one effect winning line. Therefore, the possibility of shifting to RT after that increases, so that the player's expectation for shifting to RT can be effectively increased.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, as the number of consecutive watermelon winnings when winning a watermelon is increased, the combination of effect winning symbols is displayed on the two effect winning lines. The distribution is set so that the display pattern selection ratio is high. For this reason, when the combination of effect winning symbols is displayed on the two effect winning lines, the expectation that the player may be controlled by the big bonus (2) can be further increased.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, the pattern numbers 12 and 13 are set so that they can be selected only when the watermelon is won and during the big bonus (2). For this reason, the player can indirectly recognize that the bonus is controlled to the big bonus (2) when the combination of the winning design symbols for the display patterns of the pattern numbers 12 and 13 is complete. It is possible to maximize the player's expectation for the transition to RT.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, the distribution is set such that the higher the number of consecutive watermelon winnings when winning a watermelon, the higher the ratio of the display patterns of pattern numbers 12 and 13 being selected. . For this reason, in addition to continuous winning of watermelons, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation that the combinations of the winning winning symbols for presentation of the display patterns of pattern numbers 12 and 13 are aligned.

  (15) In the embodiment described above, as described in the watermelon continuous winnings number updating process of FIG. 29, the game in which the watermelon has continuously won in the normal gaming state, the RT, or the big bonus (2). The number is counted (step S1212), and the watermelon consecutive winning number lamps 45e to 45g are turned on according to the number of games that the watermelon has continuously won (step S1213). Notification is made, and the player's expectation for the transition to RT can be increased step by step.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, when the number of games that watermelon has continuously won does not win the watermelon before the number of games reaches three games (for example, the big bonus (2) is not eligible for lottery) (Including the case where a replay is won) including clearing the count and turning off the watermelon consecutive winning number lamps 45e to 45g that have been lit up so far, and being in the big bonus (2) If the player can determine that the game will not shift to RT after that, the notification of the number of games won by the watermelon will end, so there is no meaningless notification. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable without being continuously performed.

  (17) The watermelon winning probability in the above-described embodiment is the highest among the regular bonuses. For this reason, the big bonus (2) ends without generating a watermelon prize, and the player is not aware of the fact that the big bonus (2) has been controlled, and cannot have a sense of expectation. Can be prevented.

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, when an abnormality occurs in the data stored in the RAM 112, the RAM abnormality error state is controlled to disable the progress of the game and shift to the setting change mode. 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.

  (19) 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 ~ 6), instead of determining whether or not to win with a probability based on a default setting value (for example, setting 1), in this case too, it is controlled to a RAM abnormal error state, 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.

  (20) Further, the data stored in the RAM 112 is abnormal in most cases when the control cannot be continued due to a malfunction 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.

  (21) 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.

  (22) In the embodiment described above, when an abnormality occurs in the data in the RAM 112 and the progress of the game is disabled, the set value that is 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.

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

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

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

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

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

  (26) In the above-described embodiment, when the big bonus (1) winning is generated, the big bonus (1) indicating that the big bonus (1) winning has been generated over the period in which the setting of the bet number is prohibited. ) Since the winning effect is executed, it is possible to effectively enhance the interest of the player when shifting to the big bonus (1) with the occurrence of the big bonus (1).

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

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

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

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

  (29) 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 or not the regular bonus is in operation, and if it is determined that the regular bonus is not activated, the regular bonus is activated again, so that the big bonus (1) or the 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.

  (30) 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. In other words, if the big bonus end condition is not satisfied, it is determined whether the regular bonus is inactive. If not, the regular bonus is activated, so the big bonus ends. In spite of this, the determination for reactivating the regular bonus, that is, the unnecessary determination is not performed.

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

  (32) 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, 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 according to 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.

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

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

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

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

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

  (1) In the above embodiment, when the reel stop command is received for the first time from the start of reel rotation, that is, when the first stop is detected, the processing of steps S1251 to S1253 in FIG. And an example of performing association pattern determination). However, the timing of performing the processing of steps S1251 to S1253 in FIG. 30 is not limited to this, and may be configured to be performed when a winning status notification command is received. For example, after step S1108 in FIG. 27, processing similar to steps S1251 to S1253 in FIG. 30 may be performed before processing in step S1108a is performed.

  Further, the control unit 110 mounted on the game control board 101 may be configured to perform the same processing as the processing in steps S1251 to S1253 (association pattern change determination and association pattern determination) in FIG. . For example, after step S724 in FIG. 17, processing similar to steps S1251 to S1253 in FIG. 30 may be performed, and the lottery process may be terminated. As processing similar to steps S1251 to S1253 in FIG. 30, when the association pattern change determination is performed based on the winning situation, and the association pattern is changed, the change areas corresponding to the stop switches 42L, 42C, and 42R are specified. A pattern to be selected is selected from a plurality of types of patterns and set. Then, in step S812 in FIG. 18, a reel stop command further including information for specifying the fluctuation region associated with the detected stop switch type is transmitted based on the set pattern. do it. The control unit 120 mounted on the effect control board 102 can specify a variable area to be stopped and displayed from the received reel stop command.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, there are different combinations of effects winning symbols and effects winning symbols depending on whether or not the game state at the time of winning the watermelon is in the big bonus (2). The example which selects any one display pattern from the several display pattern from which the number of pay lines for productions differs was demonstrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, whether or not there is only one type (for example, only one) of the winning line for production in which the combination of the winning winning symbols is arranged, and the gaming state when winning the watermelon is in the big bonus (2). Any one display pattern may be selected from a plurality of display patterns that differ only in the combination of the winning winning symbols at different ratios. In addition, there is only one type of winning winning combination for production (for example, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” only), and the game state at the time of winning the watermelon is different depending on whether or not the big bonus (2) is in effect. Any one display pattern may be selected from a plurality of display patterns having different numbers of effect winning lines with a combination of effect winning symbols.

  (3) The winning line for production in the above embodiment has been described as being randomly selected in step S1209. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect winning line may be determined at different rates according to the gaming state being controlled. For example, when winning a watermelon, depending on whether the controlled gaming state is the normal gaming state or RT or the big bonus (2), the first to fifth effect winning lines Ls1 to 5 You may comprise so that the ratio which selects either and the ratio which selects any one among the 6th-8th production pay lines Ls1-5 may be determined differently. When the controlled game state is the big bonus (2), one of the first to fifth effect winning lines Ls1 to 5 is selected at a higher rate than in the normal game state or RT. You may comprise as follows. As a result, the player's interest can be directed not only to whether or not the combination of the winning winning symbols corresponding to the watermelon is derived to the virtual reel, but also to the types of winning winning lines that are aligned. Will be improved.

  (4) In the above embodiment, when the set value is changed, all the data in the RAM 112 is initialized except for the stack area being used. However, in order to initialize the data in the RAM 112, a separate initialization operation (for example, when the power is turned on with the setting key switch 92 turned on) is performed when the set value is changed. It may be necessary to operate the reset switch 93). It may be possible to recover from the RAM abnormal error state by initializing the data in the RAM 112 by performing not only the setting value changing operation but also the initialization operation. Specifically, after determining “YES” in step S103 of FIG. 10, a step of determining whether or not the second reset switch 93 is operated 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.

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

  Specifically, after step S102 of FIG. 10 is performed, a step is provided for determining whether or not the second reset switch 93 is operated, and the second reset switch 93 is operated by this step. When the determination is made, processing is performed to initialize all data in the RAM 112 except for the set value work 112-4 and the stack area being used, and whether or not the setting key switch 92 is in an ON state. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, in such a configuration, the watermelon continuous winning number counter wins one of a plurality of small roles, for example, either watermelon or bell (for example, watermelon → watermelon → watermelon, watermelon → bell → bell). , Bell → watermelon → bell, etc.), and the lighting mode of the watermelon consecutive winning number lamps 45e to 45g may be updated in step S1213 according to the watermelon consecutive winning number counter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Even if the beginner is relatively unfamiliar with the game and cannot determine whether or not the display result of the variable display device 2 is the chance, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus You will be able to know with certainty that you may have won (2). It should be noted that since the chance is not in terms 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.

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

  (16) 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).

  (17) 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.

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

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

  (20) In the above embodiment, in a game in which the gaming state is the big bonus and the big bonus medium flag (the big bonus (1) medium flag or the big bonus (2) medium flag) is set in the RAM 112, the start lever It is determined whether or not the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 112 during the operation of No. 11. If the regular bonus flag is not set, this is set to control the regular bonus. Even when the regular bonus is 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). By winning JACIN (for example, “Bell-JAC-JAC”, which will be the subject of an internal lottery during the small role game) based on JACIN winning in the game, the gaming state is set to a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2) A regular bonus in the above may be provided. If the regular bonus for one set is ended during the big bonus and the end condition of the big bonus is not yet satisfied, the game can be controlled again as the small role game.

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

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

  (22) In the above embodiment, the variable display device 2 is provided with the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R having a plurality of symbols arranged in a predetermined order on the outer peripheral portion, and the rotation of these reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The symbols are variably displayed by driving. However, it is also possible to use a device that virtually displays a symbol on a display device such as a liquid crystal display instead of the variable display device 2 described above. Further, the slot machine may be provided with only the liquid crystal display 4 without the variable display device 2.

  (23) In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting a bet number and giving a game value accompanying 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.

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

  (25) In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the ending effect waiting time has elapsed in step S1070 of FIG. 21, and the ending effect waiting time has elapsed unless the stop function is set to be valid. An example of releasing the freeze state from time to time has been described. However, the time for releasing the frozen state at the end of the big bonus (1) is not limited to the waiting time for the ending effect, but may be shorter than the waiting time for the ending effect. It may be a long time.

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

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

  (28) In the above embodiment, it is determined in step S1105 of FIG. 27 whether or not the big bonus (2) has ended in the previous game. An example of notifying information indicating that the gaming state is controlled to RT in S1106 and notifying information indicating that the gaming state is not controlled to RT when the big bonus (2) has not ended in the previous game. Explained. That is, an example has been described in which false information indicating that the gaming state is not controlled by RT is notified until the big bonus (2) ends even during the big bonus (2). However, the present invention is not limited to this. In step S1105 of FIG. 27, in addition to whether or not the big bonus (2) has been completed in the previous game, it is determined whether or not the big bonus (2) is in progress. Also good. Then, when it is determined that the big bonus (2) has ended or is in the big bonus (2) in the previous game, the process proceeds to step S1106, and information indicating that the gaming state is controlled to RT. You may comprise so that it may alert | report. As a result, even if the watermelon has not won three consecutive wins, information related to the control to RT may be notified when consecutive wins are made. Can be improved. In the case of such a configuration, when it is determined in step S1105 that the big bonus (2) is being performed, the process proceeds to step S1106 based on the random number value extracted by the software random number function, and true notification is performed. Or you may make it transfer to step S1107 and determine so that it may determine at random whether false notification is performed.

  (29) In the liquid crystal display 4 in the above embodiment, a left variation area, a middle variation area, and a right variation area are formed, and three effect symbols can be derived in the upper, middle, lower, and third stages of each variation area. The configured example has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and each effect area may be configured such that one effect design can be stopped and displayed.

  Further, on the liquid crystal display 4 in the above embodiment, one variable region associated with the type of reel stop command received each time an operation is detected by the stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R is stopped and displayed. An example has been described. That is, the example in which the fluctuation region corresponding to the number of stop switches is provided has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the liquid crystal display 4 may be formed with a plurality of three or more variable regions larger than the number of stop switches. In this case, it may be configured such that two or more variable regions are stopped and displayed in association with the type of reel stop command.

  Specifically, the liquid crystal display 4 is formed with nine variable areas arranged in a matrix of 3 rows × 3 columns, and the various types of effect designs described above are scroll-displayed in each variable area. Configure. And in the variable region formed in the liquid crystal display 4, one design for presentation can be derived, and by these matrices, three lines in the horizontal direction, three lines in the vertical direction, and 2 diagonal lines. A total of eight production pay lines may be formed by the book. In this case, for example, two variable regions (upper left and lower right) (collectively referred to as “A group region”), the second row (“middle left”) of the leftmost column, the first row and the third row of the center row Four variable regions (referred to as “B group region”) (the “middle top” and “middle lower” respectively) and the second row in the rightmost row (“middle right”), and the third row in the leftmost row (“lower left”) ) And the first row (“upper right”) in the rightmost column and the second row (“middle and middle”) in the middle row, among the three variable regions (referred to as C group regions), stop switches 42L, 42C, and 42R You may comprise so that the change area | region of the group area | region matched with the kind of reel stop command received whenever operation is detected may be stopped-displayed.

  For example, when pattern 1 is set, pattern 2 is set by associating the left reel stop command with the A group area, the middle reel stop command with the B group area, and the right reel stop command with the variable area of the C group area. The left reel stop command is associated with the A group area, the middle reel stop command is associated with the C group area, the right reel stop command is associated with the variable area of the B group area, and when the stop order pattern 3 is set, the left reel stop When the command 4 is associated with the B group area, the middle reel stop command is associated with the A group area, the right reel stop command is associated with the variable area of the C group area, and the pattern 4 is set, the left reel stop command is associated with the B group area, the middle reel. C group area for stop command, A group for right reel stop command When the pattern 5 is set, the variable area of the group area is associated with the left reel stop command, the group A area with the middle reel stop command, and the group B area with the right reel stop command. When the pattern 6 is set, the left reel stop command may be associated with the C group area, the middle reel stop command with the B group area, and the right reel stop command with the variable area of the A group area. Depending on the type of reel stop command received, the variable area of the group area to be stopped lastly is stopped and displayed when a stop button operation corresponding to the final stop is detected. You may comprise so that the remaining fluctuation | variation area | region may be stopped and displayed when operation to a button is cancelled | released. For example, when the group area to be stopped last is the C group area, the fluctuation area of the C group area is “lower left” and “upper right” when an operation to the stop button corresponding to the final stop is detected. The area may be displayed in a stopped state, and when the operation on the stop button corresponding to the final stop is released, the “medium” variable area may be displayed in a stopped state. In this case, a release command for specifying that the operation to the stop button has been released is configured to be transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102, and the stop button is sent to the stop button by the last reel stop command. The operation is detected, and it is determined that the operation on the stop button has been released by the release command.

  The effect symbols and effect winning lines to be stopped and displayed in each variable area are set in the display pattern distribution process of FIG. 28 as in the above embodiment. Then, in the result display process of FIG. 30, the process is performed in the same manner as in the above embodiment. In particular, in step S1260, among the combinations of effect winning symbols to be displayed on the effect winning line set in step S1209. When the effect symbols to be displayed in the group area associated with the type of the reel stop command received based on the set association pattern are stopped and displayed, the combination of effect winning symbols for the display patterns of pattern numbers 1 to 13 It is determined whether or not it will be confirmed, and when it is confirmed, the process proceeds to step S1261, so that it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing the occurrence of a win before the final stop. So that As a result, a sense of expectation as to whether or not a prize will be generated until the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the group area associated with the type of the reel stop command received last based on the set association pattern. Can be held by a player.

  (30) In the above embodiment, the example in which the association pattern to be applied to the game is determined when the first stop is performed as shown in FIG. 30 is not limited to this. Each time a stop operation is detected, based on the type of the reel stop command (that is, based on which stop button is the stop operation), the stop is performed based on the variable region to be stopped based on the stop operation or the next stop operation. You may comprise so that the fluctuation | variation area | region to display may be determined.

  (31) It should be understood 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 figure for demonstrating the left fluctuation area, middle fluctuation area, and right fluctuation area which are formed in a liquid crystal display. 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 kind of winning combination, a combination of winning symbols, and a combination of winning winning symbols, (b) is a diagram showing an example of a winning combination table by gaming state, c) is a diagram showing an example of a role-specific table. It is a figure which shows the structure of the table index stored in ROM in a game control board. It is a figure which shows the content of the display pattern which can be selected in a display pattern distribution process. It is a figure which shows a display pattern distribution table. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process which the control part in a game control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the setting change process which the control part in a game control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the RAM abnormality error process which the control part in a game control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process which the control part in a game control board performs for every game. It is a flowchart which shows a BET process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows a BET process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows a payment process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows a lottery process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows a reel rotation process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows a winning determination process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows a payout process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows a freeze process in detail. It is a timing chart which shows the period when the setting of a bet number is permitted, and the period when adjustment of a credit is permitted. It is a timing chart which shows the period when the setting of a bet number is permitted, and the period when adjustment of a credit is permitted. It is a timing chart which shows the period when the setting of a bet number is permitted, and the period when adjustment of a credit is permitted. It is a timing chart which shows the period when the setting of a bet number is permitted, and the period when adjustment of a credit is permitted. It is a timing chart which shows the period when the setting of a bet number is permitted, and the period when adjustment of a credit is permitted. It is a flowchart which shows the process which the control part in an effect control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows a display pattern distribution process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the watermelon continuous winnings number update process. It is a flowchart which shows a result display process in detail.

Explanation of symbols

  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)

It is possible to start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value, and display on a variable display device having a plurality of variable display units for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information. In the slot machine where one game is completed by deriving the result and winning can be generated according to the result of the game,
A means for determining whether or not to allow a prize to be generated before a display result of the variable display device is derived for each game, and generating a plurality of types of small part prizes accompanied by the addition of the gaming value To a special gaming state in which the probability of determining to allow the occurrence of a specific small role winning among the plurality of types of small winnings is higher than the normal gaming state. A pre-determining means including a special deciding means for deciding to allow the occurrence of a special prize accompanied by
A plurality of stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation by the player;
Displaying the display result including the winning-corresponding display result corresponding to the winning type allowed to be generated in the game by stopping and displaying the plurality of variable display units according to the determination result of the pre-determining means. Deriving control means for deriving to the variable display device;
Means for controlling the gaming state to the special gaming state when the special winning occurs, wherein the special game is such that an expected value of the number of games continuously controlled in the special gaming state becomes a predetermined number of games. Special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to the state;
Specific game state control means for controlling the game state to a specific game state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal game state different from the special game state after the special game state has ended;
Game state notification control means for performing control to notify information related to control of the gaming state,
The derivation control means includes
A corresponding display unit stop display control unit for stopping and displaying a predetermined variable display unit corresponding to the stop operation detecting unit detecting the stop operation in response to the stop operation being detected by the stop operation detecting unit;
In the game in which the winning is allowed by the predetermining means, when the first stop variable display section other than the last stop variable display section that is finally stopped and displayed by the corresponding display section stop display control means is stopped and displayed. Regardless of the type of identification information displayed on the final stop variable display unit, the display result of the variable display device displays identification information other than the identification information that becomes the winning correspondence display result, and the final stop variable display unit is displayed. A final stop-winning corresponding display result deriving control means for performing control to cause the variable display device to derive the winning-corresponding display result when stopping display,
The gaming state notification control means includes
Special game state disabling control means for controlling the player to be unable to specify that the player is controlled to the special game state between the occurrence of the special prize and the end of the special game state. When,
Information relating to control to the specific game state when the specific small role winning is generated in succession for the predetermined number of games in the normal game state or the special game state that cannot be specified by the special game state specification disabler. A slot machine comprising: a predetermined continuous time notification control means for reporting   The final stop winning-corresponding display result derivation control means displays identification information other than the identification information in which the display result of the variable display device becomes the winning-corresponding display result when the final stop variable display unit is stopped and displayed. 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising a change derivation control means for changing the display result of the variable display device to the winning-corresponding display result later. The correspondence display unit stop display control means includes:
Corresponding display part determining means for determining a variable display part to be stopped and displayed corresponding to each of the plurality of stop operation detecting means from the plurality of variable display parts,
The variable display unit determined by the corresponding display unit determining unit is stopped and displayed in correspondence with the stop operation detecting unit that detects the stop operation among the plurality of variable display units. Item 3. The slot machine according to Item 2.   The said corresponding | compatible display part determination means determines the variable display part made to stop-display corresponding to each of these several stop operation detection means based on the determination result of the said prior determination means, The said display part is characterized by the above-mentioned. The slot machine described in.   The said small combination determining means determines with the highest probability that the occurrence of the specific small combination winning is allowed among the plurality of types of small winning combinations in the normal gaming state. The slot machine according to claim 4.   The gaming state notification control means provides information on the control to the specific gaming state at a predetermined rate when the specific small role winning is continuously generated in a number of specific games less than the predetermined number of games in the special gaming state. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a notification control means for specific continuous time notification. A variable display device for winning having a plurality of variable display units for winning, each of which variably displays a plurality of types of winning identification information;
A winning derivation control unit that causes the variable display device for winning to derive a display result in accordance with a determination result of the pre-determining unit and a stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting unit;
The special gaming state control means controls the gaming state to the special gaming state when the special display result for generating the special winning is derived as the display result of the winning variable display device by the winning derivation control means. ,
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein each of the special display results includes a combination of different types of identification information for each of the plurality of winning variable display units. . A variable display device for winning that variably displays a plurality of types of winning identification information;
In accordance with the determination result of the pre-determining means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means, the variable display device for winning receives a winning display result corresponding to the winning and a non-winning display result corresponding to other than the winning. A winning derivation control means for deriving one of the display results,
The special gaming state control means controls the gaming state to the special gaming state when a special display result is derived as the winning display result,
The derivation control means includes
Causing the variable display device to derive a display result corresponding to the display result derived to the winning variable display device;
When the special display result is derived as the winning display result, the variable display device is made to derive the same display result as the display result corresponding to the non-winning display result. Item 8. The slot machine according to any one of Items 7.

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