JP2008302157A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance the amusement of the play by raising a player's interest in to which game state the display result is extracted to shift the current game state, and to prevent input/output of fraudulent signals to/from an electronic component for the play. <P>SOLUTION: If one of three optional results A-C is won, the play is controlled in RT2 which is advantageous to the player, but if Replay A is won, the play is controlled in RT1 which is disadvantageous to the player. In the RT2 game state, the number of continuous game rounds is 100 as the maximum, but the RT2 state is not terminated only with establishment of a bonus unless the bonus is won. A relay board for relaying the input/output of signals is disposed between a game control board, in which a game control means for controlling the play in such a way as mentioned above is mounted, and the electronic component for the play, to which signals related to the progress of the play are input/output, so that the connection between connectors on the wiring of both members can not be released unless a connection release restraining means is destroyed. The connection release restraining means includes a means for making the connection between connectors of the wiring between the relay board and the electronic component for the play unreleasable. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, and more particularly, to a mechanism for preventing the use of an unauthorized device such as a driving device, and a normal game state and an advantageous state that are shifted from an initial game state according to a display result of a variable display device. Regarding control.

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

  The types of winning combinations include small roles, bonuses, and replays. Here, in the winning of a small role, the player can obtain a profit that a predetermined number of medals (or game balls) 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, it is possible to obtain a profit that the next game can be performed without consuming a new medal (or game ball) for setting the bet number.

  In order for a winning combination including a bonus combination to occur, generally, a winning flag must be set by winning an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when a start lever is operated). Here, using the fact that a player can obtain the benefit of not having to spend medals (or game balls) for setting the number of bets by winning a replay, the normal game state is determined by a predetermined number of games. There was a slot machine that controls the gaming state in RT (Replay Time) which increases the winning probability of replay without changing the winning probability of a role other than replay. Here, as an opportunity to shift to RT, there is one in which a predetermined display result is derived to the variable display device as in the trigger to shift to bonus (for example, see Patent Documents 1 and 2).

  A microcomputer (game control means) that constitutes means for controlling the progress of the game as described above in the slot machine is mounted on a game control board. Here, in order to prevent the ROM such as game control means mounted on the game control board from being illegally replaced, the game control board is housed in a sealed board case and mounted inside the slot machine. Yes.

  In addition, on various boards including game control boards in the slot machine, cables (harnesses) connected to electronic parts made up of switches and the like that allow the player to proceed with the game are connected to the cable side connector and the board side connector. Are connected with each other. Then, there is a risk of fraud in which a cable in which an unauthorized part is connected to the cable side connector is inserted into the board side connector. There is also a risk that the stored contents of the RAM may be illegally reset by connecting or disconnecting the cable.

  Therefore, in a gaming machine such as a slot machine, in order to prevent the harness (cable) from being pulled out of the game control board, the board side connector has a harness insertion hole formed with a smaller diameter than the harness side connector. The connector cover that covers the connection point between the connector and the harness side connector is removed from the board case containing the game control board and attached to the board case so that the connector cannot be pulled out without destroying the connector cover or board case. (For example, see Patent Document 3). In addition, after connecting the board-side connector and the harness-side connector, the board case cover was attached together with the connector so that it could not be removed, so that the connector could not be pulled out without destroying the board case ( For example, see Patent Documents 4 and 5).

JP-A-2005-131323 (paragraphs 0034, 0035, 0040, 0041, etc.) JP-A-6-335560 (paragraph 0106) JP 2006-198091 A (FIGS. 4 to 9) Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2006-230652 (FIGS. 3 to 5) Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2006-230653 (FIGS. 3 to 5)

  The slot machine of Patent Document 2 simply shifts to one type of RT triggered by the derivation of the RT symbol, and the control to the RT is monotonous. On the other hand, in the slot machine of Patent Document 1, the gaming state is controlled to RT when triggered by the derivation of the RT symbol in the normal gaming state, but a plurality of types of RTs having different advantages are triggered by the derivation of the RT symbol. It was possible to control either. However, it is determined by RT lottery which type of RT is distributed, and there is only one type of RT symbol that allows the RT to control the gaming state. For this reason, in relation to the display result of the variable display device, the opportunity for the gaming state to be controlled by RT is monotonous.

  Further, in the methods described in Patent Documents 3 to 5, since traces remain on the connector cover or the board case, it is possible to prevent the connector from being pulled out from the game control board. However, even if legitimate electronic components are used as they are, fraudulent acts may occur if signals output from each electronic component are illegally detected or signals are illegally input to each electronic component. There is a risk of being performed.

  Here, since the electronic components used in the slot machine are not necessarily gathered in one place, the wiring from each component is connected to the relay board in order to facilitate the assembly, and the relay board and the game connection board are connected. Is connected to the cable. In the methods described in Patent Documents 3 to 5, since no countermeasure is considered for the route from the game control board to the previous electronic component (particularly, connection with the relay board), it is output from each electronic component. It is not possible to prevent unauthorized detection of signals or illegal input of signals to electronic components.

  The present invention improves the interest of the game by raising the player's interest in which display result to be shifted to which game result is derived, and illegal signal input / output to the electronic components for gaming It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine that can prevent the above-described problem.

To achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the present invention includes:
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game value (medal), and a variable display device (variable display device 2) that displays a plurality of types of identification information in a variable manner. ) In the slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is ended by deriving the display result and winning can be generated according to the display result derived in the variable display device.
A first electronic component (one-sheet BET switch 45, MAXBET switch 46, inserted medal sensor 44, start switch 41, stop switches 42L, 43C, 42R, reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, A game electronic component including at least one of a payout sensor 81) and a second electronic component (reel motor 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, hopper motor 82) to which a signal related to the progress of the game is input;
Game control means for controlling to advance a game by being electrically connected to the gaming electronic component and receiving a signal from the first electronic component and / or outputting a signal to the second electronic component A game control board (game control board 101) equipped with (game control unit 110);
The gaming electronic component and the game control board are detachable by connection between connectors (board side connector 620a and cable side connector 610a / board side connector 621a and cable side connector 611a / board side connector 622g and cable side connector 612g) And at least one wiring (cables 601a, 601g) for electrically connecting the gaming electronic component and the gaming control board;
A relay board (operation part relay board 107) that is connected at least between the wiring and the connector and relays signal input and output between the gaming electronic component and the gaming control board;
A connection release restriction state in which the connection between the connectors on the wiring between the gaming electronic component and the game control board is unreleasable unless the release restriction member related to the connection between the connectors is destroyed. Connection release restricting means (connector restricting members 500, 650) to be formed,
The disconnection restricting means includes
The connection of the wiring (cable 601a) between the game control board and the relay board (board side connector 620a and cable side connector 610a / board side connector 621a and cable side connector 611a) cannot be released. First disconnection restricting means (connector restricting member 500);
Second connection release restricting means (connector) that disables the connection between the connectors (board side connector 622g and cable side connector 612g) of the wiring (cable 601g) between the relay board and the gaming electronic component Regulating member 650),
The game control means includes
Before the display result of the variable display device is derived for each game, the special display result (regular bonus, accompanied by transition to a special gaming state (regular bonus, big bonus) that is more advantageous to the player than other gaming states , Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2)) and a special display result different from the normal display result (Replay A) and advantageous display results (3 choices A to C) are allowed to be derived. Pre-determining means for determining whether or not (step S203);
Derivation control means (step S204) for causing the variable display device to derive a display result according to a determination result of the prior determination means;
An initial gaming state (normal gaming state), a normal gaming state (RT1) controlled from the initial gaming state, and an advantageous state (from the initial gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state) RT2) and gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state among a plurality of gaming states including the special gaming state (steps S709, S711, S713, S715, S718, S806, S807, S811, S813, S815, S817) )
The gaming state control means includes
Special gaming state control means (steps S711, S713, S715) for controlling the gaming state to the special gaming state when the special display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device;
Initial gaming state control means (steps S806, S811, S813, S815, S817: RT1 counter, RT2 counter, RT3 counter values) for controlling the gaming state to the initial gaming state when a predetermined initialization condition is established When is subtracted to 0, it becomes a normal gaming state)
When the normal display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device when the gaming state is controlled to the initial gaming state, the normal gaming state control means (step) for controlling the gaming state to the normal gaming state S709),
Advantageous state control means for controlling the gaming state to the advantageous state when the advantageous display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device when the gaming state is controlled to the initial gaming state (step S718). Including
Even if it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, the advantageous state control means does not end the advantageous state, and the predetermined number of games until the special display result is derived or from the start of the advantageous state. The game state is controlled to the above-described advantageous state until the game is consumed (Step S815: When the value of the RT2 counter is subtracted to 0, the normal gaming state is obtained).
It is characterized by that.

  In the above slot machine, not only the wiring connector between the game control board and the relay board, but also the release of the connection between the relay board and the game electronic component is restricted, so that the game The release of the connection between all the connectors of the wiring provided between the electronic component for use and the game control board is regulated. As a result, it is difficult to perform any illegal act such as illegally inputting a signal related to the progress of the game to the game control board by replacing any connector with a connector such as an unauthorized driving tool, etc. Implementation etc. can be effectively prevented.

  In addition, since the connection release restriction state is formed by the connection release restriction means, in order to release the connection between the connectors, the release restriction member must be destroyed, thereby releasing the connection again after releasing the connection. Since it becomes extremely difficult to form a restricted state and takes time and effort, it is possible to more effectively suppress the cheating. Further, since the connection release restricting means includes the second connection release restricting means that makes it impossible to release the connection between the connectors of the wiring between the relay board and the game electronic component, illegal connection to the game electronic component is prevented. Signal input / output can also be prevented.

  Furthermore, in the above slot machine, there are a normal gaming state and an advantageous state having a higher advantage as gaming states controlled from the initial gaming state, and the normal display result and the advantageous display result are derived in the initial gaming state, respectively. It will be controlled when it is done. Both the normal gaming state and the advantageous state are shifted from the initial gaming state, and when the normal gaming state or the advantageous state is already controlled to the advantageous state, the normal display result or the advantageous display result is derived. However, the game state is not controlled again to the normal game state or the advantageous state.

  Thus, there is a difference in the advantage of the controlled gaming state depending on whether the normal display result is derived as the first display result derived after being controlled to the initial gaming state or the advantageous display result is derived. Therefore, the player can be interested in the display result derived in the initial game state, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, by making it possible to shift from the initial gaming state to the normal gaming state and the advantageous state, the progress of the game becomes various, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the advantageous state continues for a predetermined number of games unless a special display result is derived and controlled to the special gaming state. In other words, the player does not lose the profit of the advantageous state of the duration of the predetermined number of games because the advantageous state does not end only when it is determined by the predetermining means that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. That's it.

  One or more relay boards may be connected between one game electronic component and the game control board. When a plurality of relay boards are connected, the connection release restricting means It is preferable to include a third release restricting means for disabling the connection between the connectors of the wiring between one relay board and another relay board, and in this way, the electronic component for gaming And the release of connection between all connectors of the wiring provided between the game control board and the game control board are restricted.

  In addition to the special display result, the winning display result may be, for example, a small role display result with the addition of the game value, or the next game without using the game value for setting the number of bets. It can be set as a replay display result that can be executed. Here, the advantageous display result may be a small combination display result or a replay display result among the winning display results.

In the above slot machine,
The expected value of the number of games (5 games or 36.92 games (variation)) that the normal game state control means controls the game state to the normal game state is derived by the prior determination means by the derivation of the special display result. May be less than the reciprocal of the probability (1 / 188.3) that it is determined to be acceptable.

  In this case, even if the normal display result is derived in the initial gaming state and the gaming state is controlled to the normal gaming state, the expected value of the number of continued games is the start of the next special gaming state from the end of the special gaming state. It will be less than the expected number of games until. For this reason, it is often controlled to the initial gaming state again before the start of the next special gaming state, and the player's expectation is not reduced by the control to the normal gaming state. Further, the control to the normal gaming state can be appropriately performed between the special gaming state and the special gaming state.

  Further, the advantageous state control means has a number of games (100 games) smaller than the reciprocal of the probability (1 / 188.3) that the predetermination means determines that the derivation of the special display result is allowed. The gaming state can be controlled to the advantageous state only for a while.

  In this case, even if the advantageous display result is derived in the initial gaming state and the gaming state is controlled to the advantageous state, the number of continued games is expected to be the number of games from the end of the special gaming state to the start of the next special gaming state. It will be less than the value. For this reason, it is often controlled to the initial gaming state again before the start of the next special gaming state, and the control to the advantageous state can be appropriately performed between the special gaming state and the special gaming state. Become.

In the above slot machine,
The pre-determining unit may determine with a predetermined probability (1 / 7.3) that the derivation of the specific normal display result (Replay A) of the normal display results is permitted. In this case,
When the specific normal display result is derived when the gaming state is controlled to the initial gaming state, the normal gaming state control means has a number of games (5 games) smaller than the reciprocal of the predetermined probability. The gaming state can be controlled to the normal gaming state only for a period of time.

  In this case, if the specific normal display result is derived in the initial gaming state, the normal gaming state is controlled, but this normal gaming state is more than the reciprocal of the probability that it is determined to permit the specific display result to be derived. The game ends with a small number of games and returns to the initial gaming state again. Thereby, it can control to a normal game state moderately. In particular, when the probability of allowing the derivation of the specific normal display result is relatively high (for example, 1 / 7.3), the frequency of control in the normal game state is relatively high, but the normal game The number of continuous games in the state is also very small, and the initial game state and the normal game state are repeated (unless controlled to an advantageous state). As a result, the transition of the game state is sharpened, and the entertainment of the game can be further improved.

In the above slot machine,
The game control board has a wiring pattern for outputting an electrical signal corresponding to the control state of the game control means, and a board-side connector (board-side connector 620a) that is electrically connected to the wiring pattern. Have
The slot machine is
A connection cable (cable 600a) having a cable-side connector (cable-side connector 610a) connected to the board-side connector, constituting a wiring between the game control board and the relay board;
A substrate case (substrate case 200) for accommodating the substrate;
A regulating member (connector) that is provided separately from the board case, and that cannot be released from the connection between the board side connector and the cable side connector of the board housed in the board case when attached to the board case A regulating member 500);
Unless the predetermined removal restricting portion (sealing piece 232) is destroyed, the slot machine body (mounting base 250) and the board case are connected so that the board case cannot be removed from the slot machine body. A connection means (one way screw) can be further provided. in this case,
The first connection release restricting means makes at least the connection between the cable side connector of the connection cable and the board side connector of the game control board unreleasable by the restriction member and the connecting means,
By connecting the board case and the slot machine main body by the connecting means, a restricting member removal restricting means for restricting removal of the restricting member from the substrate case may be configured.

  In this case, by attaching the regulating member to the board case, the connection between the board-side connector and the cable-side connector of the board accommodated in the board case cannot be released, and in this state, the board case is connected by the connecting means. And the slot machine body are connected to each other, so that the removal of the restricting member from the board case is restricted. If the removal restricting part is broken and the connection between the board case and the slot machine body is not released, the board side The connector cannot be disconnected from the cable side connector. In other words, the cable-side connector cannot be separated from the board case without leaving a trace of destruction of the removal restricting portion, and an unauthorized instrument such as a driving instrument cannot be connected without leaving a trace.

  In addition, when replacing the board together with the board case containing the board case due to a failure or the like, if the removal restriction part is destroyed and the connection between the board case and the slot machine body is released, the restriction member is removed from the board case. Since the connection between the cable-side connector and the board-side connector can be released, the cable-side connector can be separated from the board-side connector and removed from the slot machine body together with the board-side connector without damaging the regulating member. Become. On the other hand, when replacing only the cable, the restriction member can be destroyed and the connection between the board-side connector and the cable-side connector can be released. The cable can be detached from the board case by separating the connector.

In the above slot machine,
The game control means includes
When it is determined by the prior determination means that the special display result is derived, and the special display result is not derived based on the determination, the special determination carry-over means for carrying over the determination after the next game (step S818) : Regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag, big bonus (2) winning flag is not erased),
The game control means including special decision information (regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag, big bonus (2) winning flag) indicating that it is decided to permit the derivation of the special display result Has a storage area in which data for performing operations can be read and written, and retains data stored in the storage area even when power supply to the slot machine is stopped Data storage means (RAM 112) capable of
At the time of starting the game control means, based on data stored in the data storage means, game control state return processing means for executing a game control state return process for returning the control state of the game control means (step S115, S116)
Special decision determining means (step S112) for determining whether or not the special decision information is stored when the game control state return processing means returns the control state of the game control means;
When the special determination determining unit determines that the special determination information is stored, a special determination notification control unit at startup (step S908) that notifies that it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. ).

  In this case, it is necessary to turn off the power once in order to connect an unauthorized device such as a driving device (disconnecting the connector without turning off the power), but the connection of the connector is forcibly released. Is used, and it is determined to allow the derivation of the special display result when the game control means is restarted even if it is set to the state in which the derivation of the special display result is illegally permitted. It can be easily determined from the outside that it is in a state. This effectively prevents illegal sales such as providing slot machines that have been determined to permit the derivation of special display results using a driving tool to the players at the start of business at the amusement store. Can be deterred.

In the above slot machine,
The game control means includes
A microcomputer constituting the game control means, including game state information (regular bonus medium flag, big bonus medium flag, RT1 counter, RT2 counter, RT3 counter) indicating a game state controlled by the game state control means; Data storage having a storage area for storing data for performing operations so as to be readable and writable, and capable of holding data stored in the storage area even when power supply to the slot machine is stopped Means (RAM 112);
At the time of starting the game control means, based on data stored in the data storage means, game control state return processing means for executing a game control state return process for returning the control state of the game control means (step S115, S116)
When the control state of the game control means is returned by the game control state return processing means, a start-up game state notification control means (step S908) that notifies the game state according to the game state information stored in the storage area. ).

  In this case, it is necessary to turn off the power once in order to connect an unauthorized device such as a driving device (disconnecting the connector without turning off the power), but the connection of the connector is forcibly released. The game state that is advantageous to the player when the game control means is restarted even if the game control means is illegally set to the state that is controlled to the player's advantageous game state such as a special game state or an advantageous state. Therefore, it can be easily determined from the outside that it is in a controlled state. This effectively suppresses illegal sales such as providing slot machines set to a gaming state advantageous to the player using a driving device to a player at the start of business at a gaming store, etc. be able to.

In the above slot machine,
The game control means includes
The microcomputer which comprises the said game control means has a memory area which memorize | stores the data for operation so that reading and writing are possible, and it is memorize | stored in this memory area even if the power supply to the said slot machine stops Data storage means (RAM 112) capable of holding data;
At the time of starting the game control means, based on data stored in the data storage means, game control state return processing means for executing a game control state return process for returning the control state of the game control means (step S115, S116), and
The slot machine is configured to initialize data held in the data storage means when the connection between the board-side connector and the cable-side connector is released while the power supply is stopped. Data initialization means (FIG. 5: Configuration of a backup power supply line to the main control unit 110) may be further provided.

  In this case, in order to connect an unauthorized instrument such as a driving instrument, it is necessary to cancel the connection of the connector, but the connection of the connector is forcibly canceled and the driving instrument is used. Even if the gaming state or the like is set, the data in the data storage means is initialized by releasing the connection of the connector in order to exchange it with a regular connector. This effectively prevents unauthorized sales such as using slot machines to provide the gaming machine with slot machines that have been pre-determined by the pre-determining means and the gaming status. can do.

  The data stored in the data storage means is initialized when the connection between the board-side connector and the cable-side connector is released due to the failure of power supply to the slot machine. The data initialization means during power failure is stored in the data storage means when the connection between the board-side connector and the cable-side connector is released in a state where the power supply to the slot machine is stopped due to the circuit structure. The stored data may be lost, or monitoring whether or not the connection between the board side connector and the cable side connector is released in a state where the power supply to the slot machine is stopped Monitoring means that stores the information when the connection is released, and stores data indicating that the connection is released at the time of startup. Data held in or may be controlled to initialize.

  In addition, when the connection between the board-side connector and the cable-side connector is released, the connection between the board-side connector and the cable-side connector is mechanically released and when the connection is electrically released. Either of them may be used.

The slot machine is
Stop operation means (12L, 12C, 12R) operated by a player to stop the variable display of the identification information;
Clocking means for starting timing based on the start of the game (step S948);
Specific game effect sound output control means (step S947) for continuously outputting specific game sound effects (music in game) from when the game is started until the stop operation means is operated may be further provided. . In this case,
The derivation control means is conditioned on the operation procedure of the stop operation means and the determination result of the prior determination means on condition that the stop operation means is operated (the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are not automatically stopped). The variable display device can derive the display result,
The slot machine is configured to reduce the volume of sound output from the slot machine when a predetermined time has elapsed since the stop means has not been operated since the time measuring means has started to time. It is possible to further include a silent control means (step S1002) for performing the above.

  In this case, the specific game sound effect is output from the start of the game until the stop operation means is operated and the display result is derived on the variable display device. As time elapses, the volume of sound output from the slot machine is reduced. That is, if the stop operation means has not been operated for a long time since the start of the game, it is considered that the game is temporarily interrupted while the identification information is variably displayed. In this way, the game is temporarily interrupted. Since the specific game sound effect is not output at a large volume while the game is being played, it is possible to avoid inconvenience to surrounding players.

  The silent control means does not change the output sound itself (in this case, the specific game sound effect) (while continuing to reproduce the sound output up to the predetermined time), and adjusts the volume. It may be lowered to a predetermined level (may be 0). The silent control means may stop the reproduction of the sound to be output (here, the specific game sound effect). The silent control means may be switched to another sound having a low volume level (here, another sound having a volume level lower than that of the specific game effect sound). The same applies to the sound control means for continuous production described later.

Here, the variable display device includes a plurality of variable display portions (reels 3L, 3C, 3R) each of which variably displays a plurality of types of identification information, and the stop operation means corresponds to the plurality of variable display portions. When there are a plurality of buttons (stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R),
The specific game sound effect output control means can continuously output the continuous specific game sound effect until all of the plurality of stop operation means are operated after the game is started,
The time counting means may start counting again from the beginning when any one of the plurality of stop operation means is operated and all the stop operation means have not been operated yet (step S951). .

  In this case, even if all the stop operation means are not operated, if some stop operation means are operated, the timing of the time measuring means is started again, and a predetermined time must pass from there. For example, the sound volume output from the slot machine is not reduced. That is, the volume of the sound (here, the specific game sound effect) output from the slot machine is reduced while the player is playing a game (operating the stop operation means), and the specific game effect The effect of sound production is not reduced.

The slot machine is
Game value storage means (RAM 112, credit indicator 52) for storing the player's own game value;
Bet number setting means (step S202) for setting a bet number using at least the game value stored in the game value storage means;
Return control means (step S348) for performing return control for returning the game value stored in the game value storage means in response to an operation of a predetermined game value return operation means (checkout button 16);
Effect control means (effect control board 102: in particular CPU 121) for controlling the execution of effects including a continuous effect (continuous effect) that lasts for a predetermined continuous effect period longer than one game;
Continuous game sound output control means (step S976) for performing control to continuously output continuous game sound effects (songs during continuous performance) when the continuous performance is being executed;
When the game value return control means is operated, it may further comprise a continuous effect silent control means (step S911) for performing control to reduce the volume of the sound output from the slot machine. .

The slot machine is also
Bet amount setting means (step S202) for setting the predetermined number of bets using the gaming value;
Return control means for performing return control for returning the game value according to the bet number set by the bet number setting means in accordance with the operation of the predetermined game value return operation means (the settlement button 16) (step S348). When,
Effect control means (effect control board 102: in particular CPU 121) for controlling the execution of effects including a continuous effect (continuous effect) that lasts for a predetermined continuous effect period longer than one game;
Continuous game sound output control means (step S976) for performing control to continuously output continuous game sound effects (songs during continuous performance) when the continuous performance is being executed;
When the game value return control means is operated, it is further possible to further include a silent effect control means (step S911) during continuous performance that performs control to reduce the volume of the sound output from the slot machine. .

The slot machine further includes
Game media storage means (parrot top plate) for storing game media (game balls, medals, etc.) as game value owned by the player;
Bet number setting means (paret BET button) for setting a bet number using at least the game medium stored in the game value storage means;
Return control means for performing return control for returning the game value stored in the game value storage means in accordance with an operation of a predetermined game value return operation means (returning the game balls stored in the parrot upper plate) Process)
Effect control means (effect control board 102: in particular CPU 121) for controlling the execution of effects including a continuous effect (continuous effect) that lasts for a predetermined continuous effect period longer than one game;
Continuous game sound output control means (step S976) for performing control to continuously output continuous game sound effects (songs during continuous performance) when the continuous performance is being executed;
When the game value return control means is operated, it is further possible to further include a silent effect control means (step S911) during continuous performance that performs control to reduce the volume of the sound output from the slot machine. .
In this case, the return control performed by the return control means is for returning the game medium stored in the game medium storage means to the outside of the slot machine or provided with a discharge section for releasing the game medium to the outside. It can be made to move to a storage means (lower pan).

  In these cases, the continuous effect is executed even if it continues for a predetermined continuous effect period longer than one game, but a continuous game sound effect is also output while the continuous effect is being executed. But return control is performed according to operation of the game value return operation means by the player, and the volume of the sound output from the slot machine is reduced. That is, when the game value return operation means is operated and the return control is performed, it is considered that the game is interrupted by the player's will, but the continuous game sound effect is also generated while the game is interrupted in this way. Since it is not output at a high volume, it is possible to avoid inconvenience to surrounding players.

  The continuous performance period may be determined in a period that is not controlled to the advantageous state, or may be determined in a period that is controlled to the advantageous state. In the latter case, even if the entire period controlled to the advantageous state is determined as the continuous performance period, a part of the period controlled to the advantageous state (however, a period longer than one game) May be defined as the continuous performance period.

In the slot machine in this case, for example,
Whether the pre-determining means permits the derivation of a re-game display result (replay) that allows the next game to be played without using the game value for setting the bet amount as the winning display result. Decide
When it is determined by the prior determination means that the special display result is derived, and the special display result is not derived based on the determination, the special determination carry-over means for carrying over the determination after the next game (step S818) : Regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag, big bonus (2) winning flag is not erased)
The derivation control means determines that the pre-determination means allows derivation of the re-game display result in a state where the determination that the derivation of the special display result is allowed is carried over by the special determination carry-over means. When this is done, the replay display result is given priority over the special display result (replay A and replay B are given priority over the regular bonus, big bonus (1), and big bonus (2)). ,
The advantageous state control means is a re-game high probability state (RT2) in which a probability that the derivation of the re-game display result is permitted by the pre-determining means as the advantageous state is higher than the initial gaming state. To control
The continuous effect starts when a predetermined start condition is satisfied in the game controlled to the advantageous state, continues for a continuous effect period longer than one game, and ends in the game where the advantageous state ends. Can be.

  As described above, when the high probability state of replay is applied as an advantageous state and the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result is carried forward, the replay is determined when it is determined to permit the derivation of the replay display result. If priority is given to the derivation of the game display result, the special display result is likely to be derived if it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted when the high-replay probability state as the advantageous state ends. Become. In addition, there is a high possibility that it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted immediately before the end of the advantageous state. In this way, by performing a continuous performance until the end of the advantageous state immediately before the possibility that the special display result is derived, the player's expectation for the control from the derivation of the special display result to the special gaming state is further increased. It can be increased effectively, and the fun of the game can be further improved.

The slot machine is
An image display device (liquid crystal display 4) capable of displaying an image;
Includes a continuous production (continuous production) that lasts for a predetermined continuous production period longer than one game, and a demonstration production (demo production) that is executed when the game is not progressing after the game ends. Image effect data storage means (ROM 123) for storing a plurality of types of image effect data respectively corresponding to a plurality of types of effects by displaying images on the image display device;
Means for storing data in a readable and writable manner, an execution effect data area (execution effect data area 122-4) in which image effect data corresponding to the effect being executed among the plurality of types of image effect data is written; Image effect data including an image data area (frame buffer 122-5) in which display image data indicating an image to be displayed on the image display device created based on the image effect data written in the execution effect data area is written. Storage means (RAM 122);
According to the display image data written in the image data area, the execution of the effect by displaying the image on the image display device including the continuous effect and the demonstration effect is controlled, and the display image data written in the image data region It may further include an effect control means (effect control board 102: in particular, the CPU 121) that outputs an image signal corresponding to the image display device to display an image. In this case,
The production control means includes
According to the display image data written in the image data area, the execution of the effect by displaying the image on the image display device including the continuous effect and the demonstration effect is controlled, and the display image data written in the image data region Outputting the corresponding image signal and displaying the image on the image display device,
When the predetermined start condition is satisfied, the continuous effect data write is performed to read the image effect data of the continuous effect from the image effect data storage unit and write the read image effect data of the continuous effect in the execution effect data area. Means (step S978);
Demo effect data writing means (step S998) for reading the image effect data of the demonstration effect from the image effect data storage means after the game is over and writing the read image effect data of the demonstration effect in the execution effect data area. ,
After the special effect data writing means writes the image effect data of the continuous effect in the execution effect data area until the end of the continuous effect period, the demonstration effect data writing means has the execution effect data area. Demo effect prohibiting means (step S974 (YES): if the value of the RT2 counter is 3 or less, step S979 is not executed).

  Here, the continuous effect is executed even if it continues for a predetermined continuous effect period longer than one game. However, since the continuous effect continues for a longer period than one game, The amount of data will inevitably increase. By prohibiting the writing of the image effect data of the demonstration effect until the specific gaming state is ended after the execution of the continuous effect is determined, the image effect data of the continuous effect with a large amount of data is read from the image effect data storage means. Thus, it is possible to eliminate the overhead of writing in the execution effect data area of the image effect data storage means.

  The demonstration effect data writing means may write the image effect data of the demonstration effect in the execution effect data area when a state in which the game is not progressing after the game is finished continues for a predetermined time. . In this case, the display image data of the demonstration effect is written in the image data area after the image effect data of the demonstration effect is written. On the other hand, the demonstration effect data writing means may write the image effect data of the demonstration effect in the execution effect data area immediately after the game ends. In this case, if the state in which the game is not progressing after the game is finished continues for a predetermined time, the display image data is written in the image data area based on the image effect data of the demonstration effect written immediately after the game is finished. It will be a thing.

  When the demonstration effect data writing means and the demonstration effect prohibiting means are configured to operate by program control, the demonstration effect prohibiting means includes the special effect image effect data in the execution effect data area. The special effect is not limited to that realized by a program that controls to positively prohibit the writing of the image effect data by the demonstration effect data writing means between the time of writing and the end of the special gaming state. A program is created so that a routine for realizing the demonstration effect data writing means is not called between the time when the image effect data is written in the execution effect data area and the end of the special gaming state. Including.

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

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

  The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages on the variable display device 2 when the driving of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, “red 7”, “white 7” “BAR”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “bell”, “JAC” are provided on the outer periphery of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively. , “◆”, “☆”, “★”, a plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols are drawn in a predetermined order.

  As shown in FIG. 2, for any of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, “JAC” and “Bell” are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less at the maximum. The “cherry” for the left reel 3L has a place where the arrangement interval is larger than 5 frames. “Red 7”, “White 7”, “BAR”, and “Watermelon” have locations where the arrangement interval is larger than 5 frames in any one or more of reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Regarding the reel 3L, “red 7”, “white 7”, or “BAR” are arranged at intervals of 7 frames.

  In the reel unit 3, for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR (see FIG. 3) for detecting the reference position, and a reel lamp 3LP (see FIG. 3) for irradiating light from the back surface. 3). In this slot machine 1, in any game state, the game can be started only when the bet number is set to 3, and a total of 5 winning lines, 3 in the upper, middle and lower tiers and 2 in the diagonal line, are provided. Is set.

  Various display units are provided around the variable display device 2. Below the variable display device 2, a game number display unit 21, a credit display unit 22, and a payout display unit 23 are provided. The game number display unit 21 is configured by a game number display 51 (see FIG. 3) using a 7-segment display, and displays the value of a counter for counting the number of games and the number of winnings in a regular bonus described later. Furthermore, the game number display unit 21 is also used to display a code (error code) corresponding to the type of error that has occurred when an error has occurred.

  The credit display unit 22 is constituted by a credit display 52 (see FIG. 3) using a 7-segment display, and displays the number of credits accumulated as data according to the number of inserted medals and the number of paid-out coins as will be described later. The payout display unit 23 is composed of a 7-segment display payout display 53 (see FIG. 3), and displays the number of medals to be paid out when winning is achieved.

  On the left side of the variable display device 2, a one-bet display unit 24, two-bet display units 25 and 26, and three-bet display units 27 and 28 are provided. The 1-sheet, 2-sheet and 3-sheet betting display sections 24 to 28 indicate that the one-sheet, two-sheet and three-sheet betting lamps 54 to 58 (see FIG. 3) are turned on corresponding to the winning line, respectively. The number of bets set in is shown to the player. The 1-sheet, 2-sheet, 3-sheet betting display sections 24 to 28 are also configured so that the 1-sheet, 2-sheet, 3-sheet betting lamps 54-58 are in a blinking state when a winning combination to be described later is made, The winning line that won the role described later is shown to the player.

  On the right side of the variable display device 2, an insertion instruction display unit 29, a start display unit 30, a weight display unit 31, a replay display unit 32, and a game over display unit 33 are provided. The insertion instruction display unit 29 indicates that a medal can be inserted by turning on the insertion instruction lamp 59 (see FIG. 3). The start display unit 30 indicates that the start lamp 60 (see FIG. 3) is turned on, so that the start can be started, that is, the operation of the start lever 11 can be accepted. The weight display unit 31 indicates that a weight to be described later is applied when the weight lamp 61 (see FIG. 3) is turned on. The replay display unit 32 indicates that a replay winning that will be described later has been made when the replay lamp 62 (see FIG. 3) is turned on. The game over display unit 33 indicates that the slot machine 1 has been stopped by turning on the game over lamp 63 (see FIG. 3).

  On the upper side of the variable display device 2, a liquid crystal display 4 is provided as a production means. The liquid crystal display 4 displays images for various effects according to the gaming state, the setting state of the winning flag, the type of symbol derived to the variable display device 2, or the player's selection. Further, the liquid crystal display 4 can display various information directly or indirectly related to the game such as a game history.

  Further, on the horizontal surface of the trapezoidal portion provided below the variable display device 2, there are a medal slot 13, a single BET button 14, a MAXBET button 15, a settlement button 16, and an effect stage switching button 17. Is provided. The BET button lamps 70a and 70b (see FIG. 3), which are turned on when the number of bets can be set from the credits (maximum 50) accumulated as data, are arranged inside the single BET button 14 and the MAX BET button 15. Has been.

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

  The settlement button 16 is a button for instructing the payout of medals that have already been set as bets or medals corresponding to accumulated credits. When the operation of the checkout button 16 is detected by the checkout switch 47 (see FIG. 3), if the bet number is set, first, medals corresponding to the set bet number are paid out and the bet number is set. If not (including the case where medals corresponding to the number of bets are paid out by operating the settlement button 16), medals corresponding to the credits accumulated as data are paid out. The effect stage switching button 17 is a button for instructing to switch the effect stage (described later) of the effect to be executed and to display the game history on the liquid crystal display 4.

  A start lever 11 and stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are provided on the vertical surface of the trapezoidal portion. The start lever 11 is operated by the player when starting the game. When the operation is detected by the start switch 41 (see FIG. 3), the reel drive motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR are started to be driven. 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate. When the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R can be operated when a predetermined condition is satisfied after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate, operation enable lamps 63L, 63C, and 63R (FIG. 3) provided therein are provided. (See) is lit, and the player is informed.

  The stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are buttons that the player operates to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R at a desired timing, respectively, and the operations are stop switches 42L, 42C, and 42R (see FIG. 3). Is detected, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R to the stop of rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R is 190 milliseconds.

  The reels 3L, 3C and 3R rotate 80 times per minute and change the design of 80 x 21 (number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so a maximum of 4 symbols in 190 milliseconds Can be pulled in. That is, the stop symbols selected by the stop control table described later are the symbols 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 frames. It is a design.

  Further, a panel that covers the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is applied as the bonus notification section 36. The bonus notification unit 36 notifies the player that the bonus bonus lamp 66 (see FIG. 3) is in a lit state, so that a regular bonus winning and a big bonus winning, which will be described later, are possible. Further, on the right side of the stop button 12R, there is provided a medal clogging elimination button 18 that mechanically vibrates the slot machine 1 when a medal is jammed.

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

  Speakers 7U, 7L, and 7R are provided as rendering means on the lower front side of the slot machine 1 and on the left and right sides of the upper front side, respectively. The speakers 7U, 7L, and 7R have their own effects during the game in a game state advantageous to the player, such as a big bonus, a regular bonus, and RT2, which will be described later, or when a continuous performance described later is being performed. Output sound (music) continuously. In addition, a predetermined sound effect is output when the start lever 11 and the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated or when winning a prize. Furthermore, an alarm sound at the time of abnormality is output, and a sound for various effects according to the gaming state is output.

  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> M (see FIG. 3) as effect means so as to surround the variable display device 2 and the liquid crystal display 4. Game effect display sections 5A to 5M are provided. The game effect display units 5A to 5M 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 units 5A to 5M may be either single colors or multiple colors.

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

  The power supply board 100 transforms an external power supply voltage of AC 100V and supplies operating power to the game control board 101 and other parts of the slot machine 1. In FIG. 3, it is shown that only the game control board 101, the hopper 80, and each of the switches 91 to 94 are connected, but the power supply board 100 also supplies power to other parts. The power supply board 100 is provided in the slot machine 1 and is connected to a hopper 80 that includes a hopper motor 82 that performs a medal payout operation and a payout sensor 81 that detects a medal payout operation.

  The power supply board 100 sets a winning probability for an internal lottery to be described later, and a setting switch 91 for changing a setting value (setting 1 to setting 6) of a virtual medal payout rate calculated based on the probability. The switch 91 is also 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. A detection signal is sent to the game control board 101. These switches 91 to 94 are provided inside the slot machine 1.

  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 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 other circuits 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. The RAM 112 is used as a work area when the CPU 111 executes a program. The configuration of the RAM 112 will be described later. The ROM 113 stores programs executed by the CPU 111 and fixed data. 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 a value every time a pulse is generated, and the sampling circuit 116 acquires a 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).

  The power monitoring circuit 117 monitors the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply substrate 100, and outputs a voltage drop signal to the control unit 110 when detecting a voltage drop. Although not particularly shown, the control unit 110 includes an interrupt input terminal connected to the power supply monitoring circuit 117, and an external interrupt is generated in the CPU 111 when a voltage drop signal is input to the interrupt input terminal. The CPU 111 executes a power interruption interrupt process.

  The reset circuit 118 outputs a reset signal when the voltage rises to a level at which the control unit 110 can be activated when the power is turned on to start the control unit 110, and generates a signal periodically output from the control unit 110. When the count is incremented without being cleared based on the reset counter, that is, when the control unit 110 does not operate for a certain time, a reset signal is output to the control unit 110 and the control unit 110 is restarted. .

  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. 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 game number display 51, a credit display 52, a payout display 53, a loading instruction lamp 59, a single betting lamp 54, two betting lamps 55, 56, Three betting lamps 57 and 58, a game over lamp 63, a start lamp 60, a replay lamp 62, BET button lamps 70a and 70b, and operation valid lamps 63L, 63C, and 63R are connected, and the CPU 111 follows the progress of the game. These operations are controlled.

  The game control board 101 is connected to reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR via a reel relay board 103. The CPU 111 controls the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR via the reel relay substrate 103 and stops the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to a winning flag set in the RAM 112 by an internal lottery to be described later. 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 obtains the value counted by the random number generation circuit 125 by the sampling circuit 126, so that the hardware random number function similar to that of the game control board 101 is obtained. Is forming. It also has a software random number function by interrupt processing.

  The CPU 121 executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 123 to perform processing related to the execution of the effect, and controls each circuit in the effect control board 102 and each circuit connected thereto. The performance is performed based on a command received from the game control board 101 via the I / O port 124. The RAM 122 is used as a work area when the CPU 121 executes a program. The configuration of the RAM 122 will be described later. The ROM 123 stores programs executed by the CPU 121 and fixed data. The effect data stored in the ROM 123 will be described later. 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 75M, a liquid crystal display 4, speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U, a fluorescent lamp 6, a weight lamp 61, and a bonus notification lamp 66. A reel lamp 3LP is connected via a reel lamp relay substrate 104. An audio signal reproduced by an audio reproduction device (not shown) based on an output signal from the CPU 121 is output to the speakers 7L, 7U, and 7R. The audio reproduction device outputs an output sound based on an instruction from the CPU 121. Has a function of adjusting the sound volume level, and a mute function for setting the sound volume level to zero. In addition, the control unit 120 of the effect control board 102 performs these effects by controlling each of these parts. An effect stage changeover switch 67 is connected to the effect control board 102, and detection signals of these switches / sensors are input.

  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, regular bonus medium signal, reel control signal, stop signal input from the game control board 101 via the reel relay board 103. The switch signal, medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, and winning status signal are output to the external device.

  FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a wiring connection state between the game control board 101 and the game electronic components connected to the game control board 101. FIG. 4 shows a single BET switch 45, a MAXBET switch 46, which is operated when setting a bet number among various electronic components such as various switches and sensors connected to the game control board 101, and when starting a game. A start switch 41 that is operated, stop switches 42L, 43C, and 42R that are operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R; a inserted medal sensor 44 that detects a medal that is inserted to set the bet number; Reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, and 3SR for detecting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and detection of medals to be paid out when a winning occurs The payout sensor 81 and the effect control board 102 are shown, and other switches, sensors, etc. are not shown. .

  The gaming electronic components 45, 46, 41, 42L, 43C, 42R, 44, 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, 82, and 81, excluding the effect control board 102, play signals related to the progress of the game. It is an electronic component that inputs and outputs to the control board 101. The signal related to the progress of the game is, for example, an operation for setting the number of bets to make the game startable, an operation for starting the game, or an operation for deriving the display results of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Such as signals output to the game control board 101 in accordance with the progress operation of the game, detection of inserted medals, reference position of the reel, detection of payout medals, etc. In order to drive the signal input to the game control board 101, the drive signal for driving the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to the detection of the start operation, and the hopper 80 for paying out medals when a winning is generated. And a signal output from the game control board 101 in accordance with the progress of the game and input to the game electronic component.

  These gaming electronic components 45, 46, 41, 42L, 43C, 42R, 44, 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, 82, 81 are sent to the game control board 101 as the game progresses. And a second electronic component to which a signal from the game control board 101 is input as the game progresses.

  Specifically, the single bet switch 45, the MAXBET switch 46, which are operated when setting the bet number, and the inserted medal sensor 44 which detects a medal inserted to set the bet number, It is a first electronic component that outputs a BET signal to the game control board 101 based on the detection. Since the game control unit 110 performs a bet number setting process based on reception of the BET signal, the bet number cannot be set without these electronic components. That is, since the game cannot be started unless the bet number is set, the one-sheet BET switch 45, the MAXBET switch 46, and the inserted medal sensor 44 are game electronic components necessary for the progress of the game.

  A start switch 41 that detects an operation for starting a game is a first electronic component that outputs a start signal to the game control board 101 based on the detection of the operation. The game control unit 110 performs a process of starting a game (reel rotation process or the like) based on the reception of the start signal. Therefore, the game cannot be started without this electronic component. That is, the start switch 41 is a game electronic component necessary for the progress of the game.

  Stop switches 42L, 43C, and 42R that detect an operation for deriving the display results of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are first electronic components that output a stop signal to the game control board 101 based on the detection of the operation. is there. Since the game control unit 110 performs a process of deriving a display result by stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on the reception of the stop signal, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R do not have this electronic component. The display result of cannot be derived. That is, the stop switches 42L, 43C, and 42R are game electronic components necessary for the progress of the game.

  The reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, and 3SR that detect the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are first electronic components that output a detection signal for the reference position of the reel to the game control board 101. The game control unit 110 does not have this electronic component because it performs processing to stop the rotation by grasping the positions of the symbols of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on reception of the detection signal of the reference position of the reels. In addition, derivation of display results of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, determination of winning, etc. cannot be performed. That is, the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR are game electronic components necessary for the progress of the game.

  A payout sensor 81 that detects medals to be paid out when a winning is generated is a first electronic component that outputs a medal payout signal to the game control board 101 based on the detection of the medals. The game control unit 110 performs payout processing for paying out the number of medals corresponding to the generated winning based on the reception of the payout medal detection signal, and therefore, the number of medals corresponding to the generated winning without this electronic component. Cannot be paid out. That is, the payout sensor 81 is a game electronic component necessary for the progress of the game.

  The reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR that rotate the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are second electronic components to which a drive signal output from the game control board 101 is input. The reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR rotate the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on the input of the drive signal output from the game control board 101, and start the symbol variation display. Even if the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are not actually rotated based on the above, the game control unit 110 receives the signals from the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, and 3SR after outputting the reel drive signal. The game can be controlled to proceed as the reel rotates. However, the timing at which signals are input to the game control board 101 from the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, and 3SR is an error unless the reel drive signal is output. In order to measure the output timing of a signal based on the detection of rotation, a reel drive signal is required. That is, the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR are game electronic components necessary for the progress of the game.

  The hopper motor 82 that drives the hopper tank that pays out medals is a second electronic component that receives a drive signal output from the game control board 101 in response to the occurrence of a prize. The hopper motor 82 drives the hopper 80 based on the input of the drive signal output from the game control board 101 to pay out medals, but does not actually drive the hopper 80 based on the signal input. Even if the game control unit 110 outputs the drive signal of the hopper 80, the game control unit 110 can control to advance the game as a medal is paid out by inputting the signal from the payout sensor 81. it can. However, since the timing at which a signal is input from the payout sensor 81 to the game control board 101 is an error unless the drive signal of the hopper 80 is output, the payout medal is detected when the game is advanced by a driving tool. In order to measure the output timing of the signal based on this, a driving signal for the hopper tank is required. That is, the hopper motor 82 is a game electronic component necessary for the progress of the game.

  Also, these gaming electronic components 45, 46, 41, 42L, 43C, 42R, 44, 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, 82, 81 are basically common to multiple models. Since it is an electronic component to be used and there is little opportunity to remove and replace it from the main body unless a failure or the like occurs, it is fixed at a predetermined position of the main body of the slot machine. On the other hand, the game control board 101, the effect control board 102, and the like need to be replaced when changing the model, and are removed from the main body at that time.

  That is, when removing the game control board 101, the connection with the game electronic components 45, 46, 41, 42L, 43C, 42R, 44, 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, 82, 81 is released. Because it is necessary, gaming electronic components 45, 46, 41, 42L, 43C, 42R, 44, 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, 82, 81 and game control board 101 are relay boards 100, 103 , 106, 107, and the boards and the board and the game electronic component are connected via a cable. The cable and the board are electrically connected by connecting a cable side connector provided at an end of the cable and a board side connector electrically connected to the wiring pattern of the board.

  Specifically, the single BET switch 45, the MAXBET switch 46, the start switch 41, the stop switches 42L, 43C, 42R, and the inserted medal sensor 44 are connected to the game control board 101 via the operation unit relay board 107. The reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR and the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR are connected to the game control board 101 via the reel relay board 103, and the hopper motor 82 and the payout sensor 81 are connected via the power supply board 100. Then, the game control board 101 is connected to the game control board 101, and the effect control board 102 is connected to the game control board 101 via the effect relay board 106.

  The operation unit relay board 107, the reel relay board 103, the power supply board 100, and the effect control board 102 include a game control board 101 and electronic components 45, 46, 41, 42L, 43C, 42R, 44, 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, A wiring pattern (not shown) for connecting 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, 82, 81 is provided, and each electronic component 45, 46, 41, 42L, 43C, 42R, 44, 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, A detection signal output from 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, 82, 81 to the game control board 101 or power or a signal supplied (input) from the game control board 101 can be relayed.

  In addition, the game control board 101 is connected by wiring the various electronic components and the game control board 101 via the relay boards 100, 103, 106, and 107 attached to predetermined positions of the main body of the slot machine 1 as described above. From the above, it becomes easy to organize wiring with a plurality of electronic components individually arranged at predetermined positions of the main body of the slot machine 1, and the connector connecting portion is always provided on the relay board or the game control board 101. As a result, the connector connecting portion of each electronic component is fixed, so that it is possible to prevent the connector connecting portion from being searched for during the wiring connecting operation or to make a mistake in the type of wiring to be connected.

  The game control board 101 and the operation unit relay board 107 are connected via a cable 600a, and the game control board 101 and the reel relay board 103 are connected via a cable 600b, and the game control board 101 and the power supply board 100 are connected to each other. Are connected via a cable 600c, and the effect control board 102 and the effect relay board 106 are connected via a cable 600d.

  The operation unit relay board 107 and the single BET switch 45 are connected via a cable 601a, and the operation unit relay board 107 and the MAXBET switch 46 are connected via a cable 601b, and the operation unit relay board 107 and the start switch 41 are connected to each other. Are connected via a cable 601c, the operation part relay board 107 and the stop switch 42L are connected via a cable 601d, and the operation part relay board 107 and the stop switch 43C are connected via a cable 601e, and the operation part relay is provided. The board 107 and the stop switch 42R are connected via a cable 601f, and the operation unit relay board 107 and the inserted medal sensor 44 are connected via a cable 601g.

  The reel relay board 103 and the reel motor 3ML are connected via a cable 601h, the reel relay board 103 and the reel motor 3MC are connected via a cable 601j, and the reel relay board 103 and the reel motor 3MR are connected to a cable 601l. Connected through. The reel relay board 103 and the reel sensor 3SL are connected via a cable 601i, the reel relay board 103 and the reel sensor 3SC are connected via a cable 601k, and the reel relay board 103 and the reel sensor 3SR are connected to a cable 601m. Connected through. The power supply board 100 and the hopper motor 82 are connected via a cable 601n, the power supply board 100 and the payout sensor 81 are connected via a cable 601o, and the effect relay board 106 and the effect control board 102 are connected with a cable 601p. Connected through.

  Each of these cables 600a to 600c and 601a to 601o is connected to each board by a connector so that the wiring connection with the board can be released. Specifically, cable-side connectors 610a and 611a are provided at both ends of the cable 600a, and one cable-side connector 610a can be connected to a board-side connector 620a fixed to the game control board 101. The other cable side connector 611 a is a connector that can be connected to the board side connector 621 a fixed to the operation unit relay board 107. Cable side connectors 610b and 611b are provided at both ends of the cable 600b. One cable side connector 610b is a connector that can be connected to the board side connector 620b fixed to the game control board 101, and the other side. The cable-side connector 611 b is a connector that can be connected to the board-side connector 621 b fixed to the reel relay board 103. Cable side connectors 610c and 611c are provided at both ends of the cable 600c. One cable side connector 610c is a connector that can be connected to the board side connector 620c fixed to the game control board 101, and the other side. The cable-side connector 611c is a connector that can be connected to the board-side connector 621c fixed to the power supply board 100. Cable-side connectors 610d and 611d are provided at both ends of the cable 600d. One cable-side connector 610d is a connector that can be connected to a board-side connector 620d fixed to the game control board 101. The cable-side connector 611d is a connector that can be connected to the board-side connector 621d fixed to the effect relay board 106.

  A cable-side connector 612 a that can be connected to a board-side connector 622 a fixed to the operation unit relay board 107 is provided at the other end of the cable 601 a that has one end connected to the single BET switch 45. At the other end of the cable 601b whose one end is connected to the MAXBET switch 46, a cable-side connector 612b that can be connected to the board-side connector 622b fixed to the operation unit relay board 107 is provided. At the other end of the cable 601c whose one end is connected to the start switch 41, a cable-side connector 612c that can be connected to the board-side connector 622c fixed to the operation unit relay board 107 is provided. At the other end of the cable 601d whose one end is connected to the stop switch 42L, a cable-side connector 612d that can be connected to the board-side connector 622d fixed to the operation unit relay board 107 is provided. At the other end of the cable 601e whose one end is connected to the stop switch 43C, a cable-side connector 612e that can be connected to the board-side connector 622e fixed to the operation unit relay board 107 is provided. At the other end of the cable 601f whose one end is connected to the stop switch 42R, a cable-side connector 612f that can be connected to the board-side connector 622f fixed to the operation unit relay board 107 is provided. A cable-side connector 612g that can be connected to a board-side connector 622g fixed to the operation unit relay board 107 is provided at the other end of the cable 601g whose one end is connected to the insertion medal sensor 44.

  Further, the other end of the cable 601h whose one end is connected to the reel motor 3ML and the other end of the cable 601i whose one end is connected to the reel sensor 3SL can be connected to the board-side connector 622h fixed to the reel relay board 103. A cable-side connector 612h is provided. One end of the cable 601j connected to the reel motor 3MC and the other end of the cable 601k connected to the reel sensor 3SC are connected to a board-side connector 622i fixed to the reel relay board 103. A side connector 612i is provided. A cable that can be connected to a board-side connector 622j fixed to the reel relay board 103 at the other end of the cable 601l having one end connected to the reel motor 3MR and the other end of the cable 601m having one end connected to the reel sensor 3SR. A side connector 612j is provided.

  Further, the other end of the cable 601n whose one end is connected to the hopper motor 82 and the other end of the cable 601o whose one end is connected to the payout sensor 81 are connectable to a board-side connector 622k fixed to the power supply board 100. A cable-side connector 612k is provided.

  Further, cable-side connectors C2 and C3 are provided at both ends of the cable 601p. One cable-side connector C2 is a connector that can be connected to the board-side connector C1 fixed to the game control board 101. The other cable-side connector C3 is a connector that can be connected to the board-side connector C4 fixed to the effect control board 102.

  In this embodiment, each electronic component 45, 46, 41, 42L, 43C, 42R, 44, 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, 82, 81 is wired without a connector. Although extended, it may be connected to wiring via a connector.

  As described above, each board and each cable includes board-side connectors 620a to 620d, 621a to 621d, 622a to 622k, C1 and C4 provided on the board side, and cable side connectors 610a to 610d provided on the cable side. Wiring is connected via a pair of connectors (male connector and female connector) consisting of 611a to 611d, 612a to 612k, C2, and C3, and the wiring connection is released by removing the cable side connector from the board side connector. Can be done. In particular, the game control board 101, the operation unit relay board 107, the reel relay board 103, the power supply board 100, and the effect control board 102 are attached to predetermined locations on the casing or front door of the slot machine 1, so that the board side Since the cable side connector can be easily removed from the connector, the game control board 101 and the effect control board 102 can be easily replaced.

  First, the first electronic component will be described in detail. One of the BET switch 45, the MAXBET switch 46, or the inserted medal sensor 44 and the game control board 101 is inserted into one of the connectors of the cable. If the BET signal is illegally output from the driving tool to the game control board 101, the bet number may be set even though the bet number setting operation is not performed. When a connector of a driving tool is connected to one of the connectors of the cable provided between the start switch 41 and the game control board 101, and a start signal is illegally output from the driving tool to the game control board 101 There is a possibility that the game is started without performing the game start operation. The connector of the driving tool is connected to one of the connectors of the cable provided between the stop switch 42L, 43C, 42R and the game control board 101, and the stop signal is illegally transmitted from the driving tool to the game control board 101. If output, the rotation of the reel may be stopped without performing a stop operation.

  The connector of the driving tool is connected to one of the connectors of the cable provided between the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR and the game control board 101, and the reel rotation signal is illegal from the driving tool to the game control board 101. Is output, the display results of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R may be derived and winning decisions may be performed without rotating the reels. The connector of the driving tool is connected to one of the connectors of the cable provided between the payout sensor 81 and the game control board 101, and a medal payout signal is illegally output from the driving tool to the game control board 101. There is a possibility that the medals are counted without paying out medals.

  The second electronic component will be described in detail. The game control board 101 is released by disconnecting one of the cable connectors provided between the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR and the game control board 101. When the driving signal output from the game control board 101 can be acquired by the driving tool, the timing at which the driving signal of the reel is output from the game control board 101 can be specified on the driving tool side, so game control is originally performed from the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR. There is a possibility that the reel rotation detection signal input to the substrate 101 may be output from the driving tool at an appropriate timing after the reel rotation.

  In addition, the drive signal output from the game control board 101 can be obtained with a driving tool or the like after the connection at any of the connectors of the cable provided between the hopper motor 82 and the game control board 101 is released. Then, since the timing at which the driving signal of the hopper tank is output from the game control board 101 can be specified on the driving instrument side, the payout medal detection signal originally input from the payout sensor 81 to the game control board 101 is sent from the driving instrument to the hopper tank. May be output at an appropriate timing after driving.

  In this way, the first electronic components 45, 46, 41, 42L, 43C, 42R, 44, 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, 81 are output according to the progress of the game, and originally input to the game control board 101. When a signal to be played is output from the driving tool, the game control unit 110 can perform control to advance the game based on reception of the signal. On the other hand, when a signal that is output from the game control board 101 according to the progress of the game and is originally input to the second electronic components 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, 82 is input to the driving tool, When the game control unit 110 can specify the output timing of a signal output after driving the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3ML and the hopper motor 82, a new signal is input to the main control board 101 based on this. Since the game control unit 110 can perform control to advance the game based on the reception of the signal, there is a risk that an illegal act such as automatically progressing the game may be performed. In the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, various measures are taken to prevent frauds due to the connection of a driving tool, as will be described later.

  Next, a configuration around the power source to the game control unit 110 in the game control board 101 will be described. FIG. 5 is a circuit diagram showing a backup power supply line for the game control unit 110.

The game control board 101 is supplied with a + 5V DC voltage generated by the voltage generation circuit of the power supply board 100. The + 5V DC voltage supplied from the power supply board 100 is supplied to the V _DD input terminal as a driving power supply for the game control unit 110, and also branches on the game control board 101 as shown in FIG. _BB ) DC voltage supply line is formed. The +5 V (V _BB ) DC voltage supply line is connected to the memory backup power input terminal V _BB of the game control unit 110 via the backflow prevention diode 312 and is connected to the ground on the power supply board 100 side. A capacitor (not shown) having a large capacity is provided between them. As a result, a DC voltage of +5 V (V _BB ) can be stored in the capacitor, and when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is interrupted, the voltage stored in the capacitor is stored in the RAM 112 in the game control unit 110. It can be supplied as a backup power source.

Further, the + 5V (V _BB ) DC voltage supply line is not directly connected to the memory backup power input terminal V _BB of the game control unit 110 on the game control board 101, but as shown in FIG. Via the cable 600a for wiring connection between the game control board 101 and the operation part relay board 107, the operation part relay board 107, the cable 601g for wiring connection between the operation part relay board 107 and the insertion medal sensor 44, and the insertion medal sensor 44 folded back, cable 601g, the operation unit relay board 107 is connected to the game control board 101 again via the cable 600a, and is connected to a memory backup power input terminal _{V BB} gaming controller 110. That is, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is cut off, the voltage accumulated in the capacitor is changed from the game control board 101 to the cable 600a-operation part relay board 107-cable 601g-inserted medal sensor 44-cable 601g-operation part. After passing through the relay board 107-cable 600a, it is supplied to the game control unit 110, and the storage state of the RAM 112 in the game control unit 110 is maintained.

  Therefore, in a state where the power supply to the slot machine 1 is cut off, the connection between the board-side connector 620a of the game control board 101 and the cable-side connector 610a of the cable 600a, the cable-side connector 611a of the cable 600a and the operation unit relay board The connection line of the backup power supply is disconnected by releasing any of the connection between the board side connector 621a of the board 107 and the board side connector 622g of the operation unit relay board 107 and the cable side connector 612g of the cable 601g. As a result, the data in the RAM 112 of the game control unit 110 cannot be held and will be lost. That is, when even one connection between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44 is released, the backup data held in the RAM 112 of the game control unit 110 is lost.

  In the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, it is difficult to connect the driving tool by restricting the release of the connector connection between the game control board 101 and the game electronic component. Specifically, the connector connection between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44, that is, the connection between the board side connector 620a of the game control board 101 and the cable side connector 610a of the cable 600a, the cable side connector 611a of the cable 600a. And the connection between the board-side connector 621a of the operation unit relay board 107 and the connection between the board-side connector 622g of the operation part relay board 107 and the cable-side connector 612g of the cable 601g are restricted from being released from each other. The connection between the board side connector 620a and the cable side connector 610a is restricted by the connector restricting member 500, the connection between the cable side connector 611a and the board side connector 621a, and the connection between the board side connector 622g and the cable side connector 612g. The release of the connection is regulated by the connector regulating member 650.

  Next, the detailed structure of the board case 200 for housing the game control board 101 and the connector restricting member 500 will be described.

  6 and 7 are exploded perspective views showing the board case 200 and the mounting base 250 for attaching the board case 200 to the casing forming the main body of the slot machine 1 and the connector restricting member 500. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a state in which 200 is assembled to the mounting base 250. FIG. 9 is an enlarged perspective view of the main part of the mounting side member 510 and the connector cap 520 constituting the connector restricting member 500. FIG. FIG. 10B and FIG. 10C are cross-sectional views taken along the line BB of FIG. 9, and FIG. 11 shows that the board case 200 is assembled to the mounting base 250, and further the mounting side. FIG. 12A is a perspective view showing a state where a connector cap is attached to the member 510, FIG. 12A is a sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG. 11, and FIG. 12B is a sectional view taken along the line DD in FIG. FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the board case 200 includes a lower case 201 as a case body that covers the back side of the game control board 101, and an upper case 203 that covers the mounting surface side of the game control board 101. And assembled so as to sandwich the game control board 101. The mounting surface of the game control board 101 is connected to electronic elements such as a CPU 111, a ROM 123, and a RAM 112, a cable-side connector provided at one end of a cable from another board, etc., although not shown in detail. Many board-side connectors 620a to 620c are mounted.

  The lower case 201 is made of a transparent synthetic resin, and is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape whose upper surface is opened by a bottom plate 201a formed in a substantially rectangular shape and side walls formed so as to surround the periphery of the bottom plate.

  The two short side walls 201c of the lower case 201 are provided with two sealing pieces 211 and 211 protruding outward, and the other short side wall 201d has two pairs of locking portions. 210 protrudes outward. In addition, engagement grooves 212 are formed at both ends of the long side from the side wall 201d on the back surface of the bottom plate 201a of the lower case 201 to engage engagement pieces 511 of the attachment side member 510 described later.

  The upper case 203 is made of a transparent synthetic resin, and as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the lower surface is open, the center of the upper surface is bulged, and stepped portions 203a and 203b are formed on both short sides. It is shaped like a box. The lower surface of the upper case 203 has the same shape as the lower case 201. By assembling the lower case 201 and the upper case 203, a space for accommodating the game control board 101 is formed therein.

  On the side wall 203c on one short side of the upper case 203, sealing pieces 231 and 231 are disposed outwardly at locations corresponding to the sealing pieces 211 and 211 provided on the side wall 201c on one short side of the lower case 201, respectively. The four sealing pieces 232 are provided so as to protrude outward at equal intervals in the question of the sealing pieces 231 and 231. The other short side wall 203d of the upper case 203 is engaged with the pair of locking portions 210 at locations corresponding to the two pairs of locking portions 210 provided on the other short side wall of the lower case 201, respectively. Engaging engaging portions 230 are provided. Further, on the other short side wall 203d of the upper case 203, a locking piece 235 that engages with locking holes 251a and 251a of the mounting base 250, which will be described later, at a position outward from the engaging portion 230. 235 is provided.

  The step portions 203a and 203b on both short sides of the upper case 203 are formed with recesses 203e and 203f, respectively. In particular, the bottom surface of the recess 203f of the step portion 203b is accommodated in the substrate case 200. An insertion hole 234 through which the board-side connector 620a can be inserted is formed at a position corresponding to the board-side connector 620a of the gaming control board 101.

  The mounting base 250 is a member for fixing the substrate case 200 to a housing forming the main body of the slot machine 1. The mounting base 250 is made of synthetic resin, and, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the bottom plate 250 a formed in a substantially rectangular shape larger than the bottom plate 201 a of the lower case 201, and two of the peripheral edges of the upper plate The side walls 250b and 250c formed on the long edges are formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape whose upper surface is open. Screw holes 252 are formed at a plurality of locations on the bottom plate 250a of the mounting base 250, and a side wall 250d having a notch 250e at the center is formed on one short side of the bottom plate 250a. Are provided with a pair of guides 254, 254 from the notch 250e of the side wall 250d toward the center. Guide grooves 254a and 254a into which engaging portions 257 and 257 formed at both ends of a fixing member 255 described later are fitted are formed on the opposing surfaces of the guides 254 and 254, respectively.

  The fixing member 255 is made of synthetic resin, and drooping pieces 255b and 255b extending downward (rearward in the figure) from both ends of the fixing piece 255a having four fixing holes 256 formed on the upper surface, and further the drooping piece 255b. The engaging portions 257 and 257 are formed in a substantially U-shape formed in the left and right direction (up and down direction in the drawing) from both ends of the 255b. The fixing member 255 is attached to the attachment base 250 by fitting the locking portions 257 and 257 into the guide grooves 254a and 254a formed in the guides 254 and 254 of the attachment base 250, respectively.

  On the short side of the mounting base 250 on which the side wall 250d is formed, a locking column 253 having an inward locking claw 253a at the tip is provided upright from the bottom plate 250a, and on the opposite short side. Engagement holes 251 and 251 in which engagement holes 251 a and 251 a into which the engagement parts 230 of the upper case 203 are inserted are connected to the bottom plate 250 a are provided upright at both ends.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the connector restricting member 500 is attached to the board case 200 and the cable side attached to the board side connector 620a. A connector cover 520 that covers a part of the connector 610a, and the attachment side member 510 is attached to the board case 200, and the connector cover 520 is attached to the cable side connector 610a from the board side connector 620a. Removal is regulated.

  The attachment side member 510 is made of a transparent synthetic resin, and is formed into a shape along the surface shape of the lower case 201 and the upper case 203 constituting the substrate case 200 as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. Specifically, the attachment side member 510 is attached to the short side where the engaging portion 230 of the upper case 203 is provided, and the shape thereof is the step portion 203b in the upper case 203 when attached to the board case 200. Standing piece that stands up from both ends of a base piece 510a that is in contact with the bottom surface of the recessed portion 203f and that has a notch 512 that allows the cable-side connector 610a to escape and a cylindrical locking hole portion 513 that has a locking hole 513a inside. Upper pieces 510c and 510c that contact the upper surfaces of both end portions of the stepped portion 203b in the upper case 203 are extended through 510b and 510b, and are further engaged through side pieces 510d and 510d depending from both ends of the upper pieces 510c and 510c. The stoppers 257 and 257 have a shape extending inward, and the base piece 51 of the attachment side member 510 is attached to the board case 200. a, upper piece 510c, the opposing surface is adapted to abut respectively on the bottom surface of the top surface and the recess 203f of the stepped portion 203b of the upper case 203 relative to the board case 200 of 510c.

  As shown in FIG. 9, a locking groove 514 is provided on the inner surface of the locking hole 513 in the locking hole 513 at a position facing the center from the lower end of the locking hole 513 a. Yes. The locking groove 514 has a substantially L shape including a shallow groove portion 514a having a shallow depth from the lower end of the locking hole 513a and a deep groove portion 514b deeper than the shallow groove portion 514a, and the shallow groove portion 514a of the opposing locking grooves 514 and 514. 514a and deep groove portions 514b and 514b are formed at positions facing each other across the center. That is, the locking grooves 514 and 514 are formed symmetrically with respect to the center.

  The connector cover 520 is made of a transparent synthetic resin and, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, is a cable connected to the board-side connector 620a when attached to the attachment-side member 510 attached to the board case 200. A covering portion 521 having a substantially U-shaped cross-sectional view covering a part of the side connector 610a is formed, and one side surface 521a of the side surface in the longitudinal direction of the covering portion 521 is formed with a locking hole portion 513 in the attachment side member 510. A locking cylinder 522 having substantially the same diameter as the inner periphery of the locking hole 513a is provided via the connection piece 522a.

  The lower end of one side surface 521a of the covering portion 521 contacts the upper surface of the base piece 510a when attached to the attachment-side member 510, and ribs 521b and 521b are provided on the back surface of the side surface 521a. The lower surface of 521b is also in contact with the upper surface of the base piece 510a.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the locking cylinder 522 has an outward locking claw 523a formed at the tip at a position facing the center, and engagement portions 523 and 523 that are elastically deformable inward. It has been. The engaging portions 523 and 523 have engaging holes 523a and 523a when the connector cover 520 is attached to the attachment-side member 510 with the cable-side connector 610a connected to the board-side connector 620a. The locking grooves 514 and 514 formed in the 513a are provided at positions that engage with the shallow groove portions 514a and 514a.

  Next, the state of attachment of the connector restricting member 500 to the board case 200 and the state of attachment of the board case 200 to the housing will be described.

  First, the game control board 101 is accommodated in the lower case 201 and the upper case 203 constituting the board case 200, and the board case 200 is sealed. In order to seal the lower case 201 and the upper case 203, the engaging portions 230 of the corresponding upper case 203 are engaged with the two pairs of locking portions 210 of the lower case 201, respectively, One of the sealing pieces 211 of the case 201 and the corresponding sealing piece 231 of the upper case 203 are fixed with a one-way screw.

  As is well known, a one-way screw can be screwed by rotation in one direction, but cannot be rotated even if it is rotated in the other direction, that is, the screw cannot be loosened. It is a screw. For this reason, when one sealing piece 211 of the lower case 201 and the corresponding sealing piece 231 of the upper case 203 are fixed with a one-way screw, either the sealing piece 211 or the sealing piece 231 is broken. Without this, these sticking cannot be released.

  Then, by fixing the sealing piece 211 and the sealing piece 231, the longitudinal movement of the upper case 203 with respect to the lower case 201 is restricted, and as a result, the upper case 203 is engaged with the locking portion 210 of the lower case 201. The release of the engagement of the joint portion 230 is also restricted, and the upper case 201 and the lower case 203 are integrated with the game control board 101 accommodated therein, and the sealing piece 211 and the sealing piece 231 are broken. Otherwise, it will not be possible to open.

  Next, the attachment side member 510 is attached to the substrate case 200 in which the game control board 101 is sealed. The attachment-side member 510 is elastically deformed on both side pieces 510 d and 510 d outward and attached to the stepped portion 203 b of the upper case 203. Then, by releasing the elastic deformation, the engaging pieces 511 and 511 are attached by engaging with the engaging grooves 212 and 212 on the back surface of the lower case 201. At this time, the base piece 510a and the upper pieces 510c and 510c of the attachment-side member 510 are in contact with the top surface of the step 203b and the bottom surface of the recess 203f of the upper case 203, respectively, and the notch 512 provided in the base piece 510a The board-side connector 620a of the game control board 101 housed in the board case 200 is connected to the inside of the board case 200 through the notch 512 and the insertion hole 234 so as to coincide with the insertion hole 234 provided in the recess 203f of the upper case 203. To be exposed to the outside.

  Next, the mounting screw 259 is screwed into the housing side wall through the screw hole 252 of the mounting base 250 to fix the mounting base 250 to the housing, and the locking portions 257 and 257 of the fixing member 255 are fixed. The fixing member 255 is attached to the mounting base 250 by fitting into the engaging grooves 254a and 254a of the mounting base 250, respectively.

  Next, the board case 200 to which the attachment side member 510 is attached is assembled to the attachment base 250. Specifically, after inserting the locking pieces 235 and 235 protruding to one end side of the substrate case 200 into the locking holes 251a and 251a of the locking hole portions 251 and 251 of the mounting base 250, respectively, as shown in FIG. The substrate case 200 is accommodated between the side walls 250b and 250c of the mounting base 250, and the upper surface of the other end side step portion 203a of the substrate case 200 is locked by the locking claws 253a of the locking column 253, thereby fixing the substrate case 200. Temporarily fix to the mounting base 250. In this state, the four sealing pieces 232 provided at one end of the upper case 203 and the fixing holes 256 of the fixing member 255 attached to the mounting base 250 are in corresponding positions, and in this state, any of the sealing pieces The sealing piece 232 and the fixing member 255 are fixed by screwing the aforementioned one-way screw into the corresponding fixing hole 256 from above the H.232.

  Then, by fixing the sealing piece 232 and the sealing piece fixing member 255, the movement of the substrate case 200 in the removal direction from the mounting base 250 at the end of the substrate case 200 on the sealing piece 232 side is restricted and the locking is performed. Since the horizontal movement of the substrate case 200 toward the sealing piece 232 side is also restricted by the pillar 253, the locking pieces 235 and 235 protruding to one end side of the substrate case 200 are removed from the locking holes 251 a and 251 a of the mounting base 250. It becomes impossible. Further, in this state, the screw holes 252 of the bottom plate 250a of the mounting base 250 are all covered with the substrate case 200, and access to the mounting screws 259 is impossible, and the mounting base 250 cannot be removed from the housing. Become. In this way, the substrate case 200 to which the attachment-side member 510 is attached is fixed to the housing via the attachment base 250, and the substrate case 200 is attached to the housing unless the sealing piece 232 or the fixing member 255 is broken. It will be in the state which cannot be removed from.

  When the board case 200 to which the attachment side member 510 is attached is fixed to the attachment base 250 (housing) so as not to be detached, as shown in FIG. 12A, the side piece 510d of the attachment side member 510 is provided. 510d abuts against the inner surfaces of the side walls 250b, 250c of the mounting base 250 and is held between them so that deformation of the both side pieces 510d, 510d of the mounting side member 510 outward is restricted. It becomes impossible to remove from 200.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8, the cable 600a is connected to the board-side connector 620a of the game control board 101 exposed through the insertion hole 234 of the board case 200 and the notch 512 of the base piece 510a in the attachment-side member 510. After the cable-side connector 610a is connected, with the board-side connector 620a and the cable-side connector 610a connected, as shown in FIG. 11, the cover 521 of the connector cover 520 covers the upper side of the cable-side connector 610a. Then, the locking cylinder 522 of the connector cover 520 is fitted into the locking hole 513 a of the locking hole 513 in the attachment side member 510. As a result, the engaging portions 523 and 523 of the locking cylinder 522 abut against the inner periphery of the locking hole 513a and elastically deform inward. At this time, when the engaging portions 523 and 523 are positioned to cover the cable-side connector 610a with the covering portion 521, the shallow groove portions 514a and 514a among the engaging grooves 514 and 514 formed on the inner surface of the locking hole 513a. The locking cylinder 522 is further fitted, and the locking claws 523a and 523a at the tips of the engaging portions 523 and 523 reach the shallow groove portions 514a and 514a of the engaging grooves 514 and 514, As shown in FIG. 10A, the inward elastic deformation of the engaging portions 523 and 523 is released, and the locking claws 523a and 523a engage with the shallow groove portions 514a and 514a, respectively. The upward movement is restricted, and the side surface 521a of the covering portion 521 is brought into contact with the side surfaces of the board-side connector 620a and the cable-side connector 610a, so that the locking cylinder 522 is locked. By rotating against the part 513 is restricted, and ligated with the mounting member 510 and the connector cover 520, a state of integrated connector regulating member 500 is formed. In this state, since the engaging portions 523 and 523 are covered with the locking hole portion 513, it is impossible to elastically deform the engaging portions 523 and 523 inward from the outside, and the connector cover 520 or the attachment side member Unless 510 is broken, the connector cover 520 cannot be removed from the attachment side member 510.

  When the connector cover 520 is detachably attached to the attachment side member 510, a part of the upper surface of the cable side connector 610a is covered by the covering portion 521 as shown in FIGS. The movement of 610a in the pulling direction from the board side connector 620a is restricted, and the removal of the cable side connector 610a from the board side connector 620a is restricted.

  As described above, with the mounting side member 510 attached to the board case 200, the board case 200 is fixed to the housing, and then the cable side connector 610a is connected to the board side connector 620a. By attaching a part of 620a to the attachment side member 510 so as to cover from above, the cable side connector 610a cannot be removed from the board side connector 620a.

  Next, a situation when the connection between the cable side connector 610a and the board side connector 620a is released will be described.

  To release the connection between the cable-side connector 610a and the board-side connector 620a, the attachment-side member 510 or the cable cover 520 is broken and the connector cover 520 is removed from the attachment-side member 510, or the sealing piece 232 of the board case 200 is removed. Alternatively, it is necessary to break the fixing member 255, remove the board case 200 from the mounting base 250, and remove the mounting side member 510 with the connector cover 520 attached thereto from the board case 200.

  For example, when it is necessary to remove the cable-side connector 610a from the board-side connector 620a due to a failure of the cable 600a or the like, the latter method is used when the board case 200 is to be removed and replaced by the former method. Just remove it.

  First, when replacing the cable 600a, when it is necessary to remove the cable-side connector 610a from the board-side connector 620a, a method for removing the connector cover 520 from the attachment-side member 510 will be described. First, a connector such as a nipper is used. The connecting piece 522a that connects the covering portion 521 of the cover 520 and the locking cylinder 522 is broken. As a result, the covering portion 521 is separated and the locking cylinder 522 can be rotated with respect to the locking hole portion 513. In this state, by rotating the locking cylinder 522 counterclockwise as viewed from above, the engaging portions 523 and 523 move from the shallow groove portions 514a and 514a of the engaging grooves 514 and 514 to the positions of the deep groove portions 514b and 514b. Then, as shown in FIG. 10A, from the state where the locking claws 523a and 523a are engaged with the shallow groove portions 514a and 514a, as shown in FIG. 10B, the locking claws 523a and 523a The shallow groove portions 514a and 514a are disengaged. As a result, the locking cylinder 522 can be moved upward. As shown in FIG. 10C, when the locking cylinder 522 is pulled upward, the locking claws 523a and 523a are engaged with the deep grooves 514b and 514b. However, in this state, since the engaging portions 523 and 523 are exposed, the engaging portions 523 and 523 can be elastically deformed inward, and the engaging claws 523a can be elastically deformed inwardly. 523a and the deep groove portions 514b and 514b are disengaged, and the locking cylinder 522 can be detached from the attachment side member 510, whereby the connector cover 520 is completely separated from the attachment side member 510, and the connector cover 520 Since the restriction of the movement in the pulling direction of the cable side connector 610a due to is also released, the connection between the cable side connector 610a and the board side connector 620a is released. Door will be able to.

  When the connector cover 520 is removed from the attachment-side member 510, the covering portion 521 and the locking cylinder 522 are broken, and once broken, the original state is not restored. Therefore, the connection between the cable-side connector 610a and the board-side connector 620a There will be traces of unlocking.

  Next, when it is necessary to remove the cable side connector 610a from the board side connector 620a when replacing the whole board case 200, a method of removing the attachment side member 510 from the board case 200 together with the connector cover 520 will be described. The sealing piece 232 of the substrate case 200 fixed to the fixing member 255 is broken with a tool such as a nipper. As a result, the end of the substrate case 200 on the side of the sealing piece 232 can be moved away from the mounting base 250, so that the locking claw 253 a of the locking column 253 and the stepped portion 203 e of the substrate case 200 Release the engagement. Accordingly, the horizontal movement toward the sealing piece 232 is also possible, so that the locking pieces 235 and 235 of the board case 200 are removed from the locking holes 251a and 251a of the mounting base 250. Thereby, the board case 200 is detached from the attachment base 250, and the side pieces 510d and 510d of the attachment side member 510 can be deformed outwardly, without removing the connector cover 520 from the attachment side member 510. The attachment-side member 510 can be removed from the board case 200. With this, the attachment-side member 510 is removed from the board case 200 in a state of being integrated with the connector cover 520, whereby the cable-side connector 610a is removed by the connector cover 520. Since the restriction on the movement in the direction is also released, the connection between the cable side connector 610a and the board side connector 620a can be released.

  In order to remove the attachment side member 510 from the substrate case 200 also by this method, the sealing piece 232 of the substrate case 200 fixed to the fixing member 255 needs to be broken. Therefore, a trace of releasing the connection between the cable side connector 610a and the board side connector 620a remains.

  Further, according to this method, the sealing piece 232 of the board case 200 is broken and remains on the fixing member 255, but the attachment side member 510 can be removed from the board case 200 without removing the connector cover 520 from the attachment side member 510. Therefore, by attaching the attachment side member 510 in a state where the connector cover 520 is assembled to the new board case 200 in which the game control board 101 is accommodated for replacement, the cable side connector 610a and the board side in the new board case 200 are attached. The connection with the connector 620a is disabled, the new fixing member 255 is mounted on the mounting base 250, and the new board case 200 with the mounting side member 510 with the connector cover 520 assembled is mounted on the mounting base. 250 and the fixing member 255 and the sealing piece 232 are fixed to each other. Doing, becomes again impossible removably mounting member 510, when releasing the connection between the cable-side connector 610a and the substrate-side connector 620a is in a state leave its mark. That is, in such a case, the attachment side member 510 and the connector cover 520 can be reused.

  Next, the detailed structure of the connector restricting member 650 will be described.

  13 is an exploded perspective view showing the mounting table 660 and the cover member 680 constituting the connector restricting member 650. FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a state in which the cover member 680 is assembled to the mounting table 660. FIG. 15A is a cross-sectional view taken along line EE in FIG. 14, and FIG. 15B is a cross-sectional view taken along line FF in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the connector restricting member 650 includes a mounting table 660 on which the operation unit relay board 107 is mounted, and a cover member 680 that covers the mounting table 660 from above, and the mounting table 660. After accommodating the operation unit relay board 107, the cable side connectors 611a and 612g of the corresponding cables 600a and 601g are connected to the board side connectors 621a and 622g of the operation unit relay board 107, and then the cover member 680 is attached to the case. By attaching to the body 610, removal of the cable side connectors 611a and 612g from the board side connectors 621a and 622g is restricted.

  The mounting table 660 is made of a transparent synthetic resin and is formed in a substantially rectangular shape having a larger diameter than the operation unit relay board 107. As shown in FIG. 13, board-side connectors 621 a, 622 a, 622 b, 622 c, 622 d to 622 f, 622 g are mounted on the operation unit relay board 107, and both side surfaces on the long side of the mounting table 660 and the short side The board side connectors 622a, 622b, 622c, and 622d to 622f whose insertion holes open in the horizontal direction with respect to the mounting surface when the operation part relay board 107 is placed on one side surface on the side side. Each of the locking holes 661 having the locking holes 661b is provided via the connection piece 661a so as to protrude outward, avoiding the portion where the 622g is located. On the inner peripheral surface of the locking hole 661b, a pair of locking claws 661c and 661c facing the center are formed at positions facing each other across the center.

  The cover member 680 is made of a transparent synthetic resin and is formed in substantially the same shape as the mounting table 660. On one long side, a position corresponding to the board-side connector 621a of the operation unit relay board 107 is on the near side. A cover portion 681 that bulges toward the front side, and a cover portion 688 that bulges toward the near side at positions corresponding to the board-side connectors 622a and 622b of the working portion relay board 110 on the other long side. Cover portions 689 that bulge toward the front are formed at positions corresponding to 622c, 622g, and 622d to 622f, respectively.

  On the upper surface 681a of the cover portion 681, a notch 681b for releasing the cable 600a connected to the board side connector 621a, which is narrower than the long side of the cable side connector 611a of the cable 600a, is formed on the outer side surface. Thereby, covering surfaces 681c and 681 are formed on both side ends of the upper surface 681a, respectively.

  The cover portion 688 has notches 682a for releasing the cables 612a and 612b connected to the board side connectors 622a and 622b, and the cover portion 689 has a cable 612c connected to the board side connector 622c. A notch 682b for releasing the cable, a notch 632c for releasing the cable 612g connected to the board-side connector 622g, and a notch 682d for releasing the cables 612d-f connected to the board-side connectors 622d-f are formed. Has been. In particular, the notch 682c for releasing the cable 612g connected to the board-side connector 622g is formed to be narrower than the length of the long side of the cable 601g, and both ends of the notch 682c are covered from the cover portion 689. Pieces 683 and 683 are respectively provided.

  Further, on both side surfaces on the long side and one side surface on the short side of the cover member 680, the locking holes are projected so as to protrude outward at positions corresponding to the locking holes 661 of the mounting table 660. A locking cylinder 684 having substantially the same diameter as the inner peripheral surface of 661b is provided via a connection piece 684a. Lock holes 684 are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the lock cylinder 684 at locations corresponding to the pair of lock claws 661c provided on the inner periphery of the lock hole 661b. Can be combined.

  Next, the mounting state of the mounting table 660 and the cover member 680 will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 13, the operation unit relay board 107 is mounted on the mounting table 660, and the board-side connectors 621a, 622a, 622b, and 622c. , 622d to 622f and 622g are connected to cable side connectors 611a, 612a, 612b, 612c, 612d to 612f and 612g, respectively. After connecting these cable side connectors to the board side connector, the cover member 680 is attached to the mounting table 660.

  Specifically, the locking cylinder 634 of the cover member 680 is fitted into the locking hole 661 b of the corresponding locking hole 661 of the mounting table 660. Then, by pushing the locking cylinder 634 into the locking hole 661b, the locking claw 661c in the locking hole 661b is engaged with the locking hole 684 of the locking cylinder 684. As a result, it becomes impossible to release the engagement between the locking claw 661c and the locking hole 684 from the outside, and as shown in FIG. 14, the mounting table 660 and the cover member 680 are connected to the locking hole. If the part 661 or the locking cylinder 634 is not broken, it is in a state where it is assembled so that it cannot be removed.

  When the mounting table 660 and the cover member 680 are assembled, as shown in FIG. 15A, the upper surfaces of both ends of the cable side connector 611a connected to the board side connector 621a of the operation unit relay board 107 are covered with the cover member. Covered by the covering portions 681c and 681c of 680, the movement of the cable side connector 611a in the pulling direction from the board side connector 621a is restricted, and the removal of the cable side connector 611a from the board side connector 621a is restricted. ing.

  When the mounting table 660 and the cover member 680 are assembled, as shown in FIG. 15B, the upper surfaces of both ends of the cable side connector 612g connected to the board side connector 622g of the operation unit relay board 107 are covered with the cover member. 680 is covered with the covering pieces 683 and 683 so that the movement of the cable-side connector 621g from the board-side connector 622g is restricted, and the removal of the cable-side connector 621g from the board-side connector 622g is restricted. ing.

  Next, the situation when the connection between the cable side connector 611a and the board side connector 621a and the connection between the cable side connector 621g and the board side connector 622g are released will be described.

  To release the connection between the cable-side connector 611a and the board-side connector 621a and the connection between the cable-side connector 621g and the board-side connector 622g, a connection piece 684a that connects the locking cylinder 684 of the cover member 680 with a tool such as a nipper is provided. Break. As a result, the main body of the cover member 680 and the locking cylinder 684 are separated, and the cover member 680 can be removed from the mounting table 660. By removing the cover member 680 from the mounting table 660, the covering portions 681c and 681c. The restriction on the movement of the cable-side connector 611a in the removal direction is released, and the restriction on the movement of the cable-side connector 621g in the removal direction by the covering pieces 683 and 683 is also released, so the cable-side connector 611a and the board-side connector 621a are released. And the connection between the cable-side connector 621g and the board-side connector 622g can be released.

  When the cover member 680 is removed from the mounting table 660, the main body of the cover member 680 and the locking cylinder 684 are broken. Once the cover member 680 is broken, the original state is not obtained and the separated locking cylinder 684 is removed from the mounting table 660. Therefore, there remains a trace that the connection between the cable-side connector 611a and the board-side connector 621a and the connection between the cable-side connector 621g and the board-side connector 622g are released. It will be.

  Next, the configuration of the RAM 122 of the effect control board 102 will be described. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the RAM 122 of the effect control board 102. The RAM 122 of the effect control board 102 includes at least an effect stage storage area 122-1, a game history data area 122-2, an RT navigation effect data area 122-3, an execution effect data area 122-4, and a frame buffer 122. -5.

  In the effect stage storage area 122-1, data indicating the currently selected effect stage among the effect stages of the effect by displaying the image on the liquid crystal display 4 is stored. Here, there are two types of production stages, stage 1 and stage 2. The stage 1 and the stage 2 are different in the characters appearing in the production and the types of images used for the production background. However, since the execution probabilities and execution modes of the effects are the same, there are effects of the same effect pattern for stage 1 and stage 2 respectively.

  Further, the effect stage is switched alternately between the stage 1 and the stage 2 by the player's operation of the effect stage switching button 17. However, in the case of the game from the operation of the start lever 11 to the derivation of the display result to the variable display device 2 and in the case where the continuous effect or the bonus effect (described later) is executed even if it is not in the game, Since the operation of the effect stage switching button 17 is invalidated, the effect stage cannot be switched.

  In the game history data area 122-2, the history of games so far in the slot machine 1 is stored. Examples of the game history stored in the game history data area 122-2 include the number of games executed, regular bonuses, and the number of big bonus winnings. Further, the player may include the number of medals obtained by the player in the regular bonus or the big bonus (subtracting the number of bets set by the player from the number of medals paid out). In the RT navigation effect data area 122-3, RT navigation effect data is resident and stored.

  The execution effect data area 122-4 stores at least effect data (see FIG. 18) of the currently executed effect. As the effects executed in the slot machine 1, a bonus winning effect that is performed when a regular bonus, a big bonus, or a challenge bonus is won, and each game when the gaming state is controlled by the regular bonus, the big bonus, or the challenge bonus are performed. There is an effect during bonus, but since the effect during bonus is performed following the bonus prize effect, these effect data are prepared in advance as bonus effect data. In addition, as an effect executed in the slot machine 1, there is a continuous effect that is continuously performed until the RT2 is finished after the remaining number of games in RT2 becomes three. Production data for continuous production is also prepared in advance as continuous production data.

  The execution effect data area 122-4 has a capacity capable of storing at least either bonus effect data or continuous effect data. However, the execution effect data area 122-4 does not have a capacity for storing demonstration effect or history display effect (both described later) along with bonus effect data or continuous effect data. If there is not enough free space to store the effect data for the newly executed effect in the execution effect data area 122-4, the effect data for the effect to be newly executed has been written so far. The data is overwritten.

  The frame buffer 122-5 is an area where image data of an effect currently being executed is developed in accordance with the effect data written in the execution effect data area 122-4. An image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 according to the image data developed in the frame buffer 122-5. The frame buffer 122-5 has two frames, and a moving image can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 by alternately switching between writing image data and reading image data every frame period.

  In this way, the effect data stored in the ROM 123 is read and once written in the execution effect data area 122-4, and then the image data is expanded in the frame buffer 122-5. This is because the speed of reading data from the RAM 122 is faster than the speed of reading from the ROM 123, so that it takes less time to read and write data as a whole.

  In the slot machine 1, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are arranged on any winning line of the variable display device 2. The type of winning combination is determined according to the gaming state. In addition to the normal gaming state, the gaming state includes regular bonuses and big bonuses as special gaming states, and RT1, RT2, and RT3 as replaying high probability states that the replay winning probability is higher than the normal gaming state. There is.

  The types of winning combinations can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to special gaming status (regular bonus, big bonus), small roles with payout of medals, and no need to set the number of bets. There is a re-player who can start the next game. FIG. 17A is a view for explaining the combination of the types of winning combinations in the slot machine 1 and the symbols in the variable display device 2.

  The regular bonus is awarded when the combination of “BAR-BAR-Red 7” is aligned on any winning line in the normal gaming state, RT1, RT2, RT3. When the regular bonus is won, the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the regular bonus. When a regular bonus is won at RT1, RT2, RT3, RT1, RT2, RT3 are terminated. The regular bonus ends when 12 games are consumed or when 8 games are won (any kind of combination is possible), whichever comes first. While the 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 the combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is aligned on any winning line in the normal gaming state, RT1, RT2, RT3. The big bonus (2) is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-red 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state, RT1, RT2, RT3. When the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus. When the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won at RT1, RT2, RT3, RT1, RT2, RT3 are terminated.

  In the big bonus, the regular bonus described above is repeatedly provided until the end. While the gaming state is the big bonus, the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112. The big bonus ends when the number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 465. Here, since the maximum payout number per game is 15, the upper limit of the payout medal number in the big bonus is 480. After the big bonus is over, the gaming state is controlled to RT3 only for the subsequent 15 games (however, until the regular bonus, big bonus (1), big bonus (2), three choices A to C are won) ).

  Even if the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is won in the internal lottery to be described later, “Red 7”, “White 7” and “BAR” within 5 frames for reels 3L, 3C and 3R Since these are not arranged at intervals, there is a case where these combinations are not won depending on the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R.

  A watermelon is awarded when a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state, and five medals are paid out. Since the “watermelons” for the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are not arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less, even if the watermelon is won in the internal lottery that will be described later, the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R Depending on the procedure, you may not win.

  A bell is awarded when a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on any winning line in any gaming state. When winning the bell, 10 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 the bell is selected alone, the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is concerned. Without winning the bell.

  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.

  The third choice A is awarded when a combination of “red 7-bell-ANY” (ANY represents any symbol) is arranged on any winning line in any gaming state. The third choice B is awarded when a combination of “White 7-Bell-ANY” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state. The third choice C is awarded when the combination of “BAR-Bell-ANY” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state. When one of the three choices A to C is won, three medals are paid out.

  In addition, in the normal gaming state or when any of the three choices A to C is won in RT3, the gaming state is controlled to RT2 only for the subsequent 100 games (however, regular bonus, big bonus ( 1), until winning the big bonus (2). In other cases, the gaming state is not controlled by RT2.

  In the internal lottery to be described later, the three choices A to C may be won alone, or may be won in duplicate with either the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2). Even if the three selections A to C are won in the internal lottery to be described later, the “red 7”, “white 7”, and “BAR” are not arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less for the reel 3L. Depending on the operation procedure of the buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, there is a case where these winning combinations are not won.

  When the three choices A to C are won and the winning combination is not won by the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, chances (losing from the viewpoint of winning) may be derived. Opportunities are the case where you have won three choices A to C and regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2), and regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) It can also be derived when winning alone. As will be described later, when one of the three choices A to C is won, the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R that can be removed regardless of which one is won. There is no.

  Replay A is awarded when the combination of “JAC-JAC-JAC” is aligned on any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state, RT1, RT2. Replay B is awarded when the combination of “JAC-JAC-Bell” is aligned on any winning line at RT3. When you win Replay A or Replay B, you will not be paid out medals, but you can start the next game without setting the number of bets again. This is essentially the same as when medals are paid out. Since all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have “JAC” arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less, and for the reel 3R, “bell” is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less. If there is, the player will win Replay A and Replay B regardless of the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R.

  In addition, when a replay A is won in the normal gaming state, the gaming state is controlled to RT1 only for the subsequent five games (however, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2) are won). Until you do). In other cases, the gaming state is not controlled by RT1. When the gaming state is in RT3, the player will not win Replay A as will be described later (instead, wins Replay B with the same winning probability as the winning probability of Replay A in the normal gaming state) and wins Replay A Therefore, the game state is not controlled to RT1 for 15 games from the end of the big bonus that will be controlled to RT3.

  As will be described later, a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), or a big bonus (2) may be won in a small role (watermelon, bell, cherry), replay A, or replay B. . Replay A and Replay B are derived in preference to regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2), so there is no loss, but regular bonus, big bonus (1) or small bonus The derivation of the big bonus (2) will be prioritized.

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

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values registered for each game state and set value for each combination is sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery. It is judged that it was won. If the winning combination is determined, the winning flag of the combination is set in the RAM 112. The number of determination values is registered in the ROM 113 in the winning combination table by gaming state.

  FIG. 17B is a diagram showing a winning combination table by gaming state. The winning combination table by game state is stored in advance in the ROM 113, and is a table in which the number of determination values for each lottery target for each gaming state in the internal lottery is registered. Here, only a predetermined set value is shown, but a slightly different value is registered according to a difference in the set value. In the internal lottery, a plurality of combinations may be subject to lottery at the same time.

  In accordance with this winning state-specific winning table, in internal lottery, regular bonus, regular bonus + 3 choice A, regular bonus + 3 choice B, regular bonus + 3 choice C, big bonus (1), big bonus (1) + 3 Choice A, Big Bonus (1) + Three Choice B, Big Bonus 1 + Three Choice C, Big Bonus (2), Big Bonus (2) + Three Choice A, Big Bonus (2) + Three Choice B, Big Bonus (2 ) +3 choices C, watermelon, bell, cherry, 3 choices A, 3 choices B, 3 choices C, replay A, and replay B are sequentially obtained according to the gaming state.

  However, regular bonuses (including those offered during the Big Bonus) game status are Regular Bonus, Regular Bonus + 3 Alternative A, Regular Bonus + 3 Alternative B, Regular Bonus + 3 Alternative C, Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (1) + Three Choice A, Big Bonus (1) + Three Choice B, Big Bonus 1 + Three Choice C, Big Bonus (2), Big Bonus (2) + Three Choice A, Big Bonus ( 2) +3 choice B, big bonus (2) +3 choice C, replay A, and replay B are registered as 0, so that the combination is not won.

  In the normal gaming state or RT3, when one of the three choices A to C is won, if the player knows which of the three choices A to C, the stop button 12L is set so that the player wins the three choices A to C. Can be operated, and the gaming state can be controlled by RT2. On the other hand, if you don't know which of the three choices A to C is won, no matter how high the player's skill is, he will miss the three choices A to C at a certain rate, and the three choices A Even if ~ C is won, RT2 cannot control the gaming state.

  Note that in the setting values in the example of FIG. 17B, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus in the case of including the normal gaming state, the overlapping winning combinations with the three choices A to C in RT1, RT2, and RT3. The total number of determination values in (2) is 348, and the probability of winning either the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is 348/65536. The reciprocal 65536/348 (≈188.3) is larger than 5 which is the number of continuing games of RT1, and is larger than 100 which is the number of continuing games of RT2.

  Further, the number of replay determination values in the normal gaming state, RT1, RT2, and RT3 is the same for each set value. However, the total number of determination values for replay (the total number of determination values for Replay A and Replay B) is 8932 in the normal gaming state and RT3, whereas it is 8983 and RT2 in RT1. Then it is 50604. The replay winning probability in RT1 (probability of winning Replay A or Replay B) is substantially 1 / 7.3 with no substantial difference from the normal gaming state. On the other hand, the replay winning probability in RT2 is approximately 1 / 1.4. The replay winning probability of RT3 is not different from the normal gaming state, but the winning probability of Replay A that causes RT1 to control the gaming state is zero.

  By setting the replay winning probability in this way, in the normal gaming state, RT1 and RT3, the medal payout rate is smaller than 1 (that is, internal to the number of medals inserted for setting the bet number). Although the number of medals to be paid out for the small role won in the lottery is smaller) in RT2, the replay winning probability becomes higher, so that the medal payout rate becomes larger than 1 (that is, the number of bets) The number of medals to be paid out for the small role won in the internal lottery is larger than the number of medals to be inserted for the setting of). However, the medal payout rate in RT2 is also smaller than the medal payout rate in the regular bonus (including the big bonus). The relationship of the medal payout rates according to the gaming state described here is the same when the set value is any of 1-6.

  Next, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R constituting the variable display device 2 rotate on condition that the start lever 11 is operated and a predetermined time has passed since the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the previous game. Be started. When the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated by the player, the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are within the maximum stop delay time range of 190 milliseconds (4 frames pull-in range). In)).

  The reels 3L, 3C and 3R stop rotating so that the winning symbol set in the winning line is aligned on the winning line within the range of the maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds, and the maximum stop of 190 milliseconds It is controlled so that the symbol of the combination for which the winning flag is not set within the delay time is not aligned on the winning line.

  Here, when the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag or the big bonus (2) winning flag and the replay A winning flag or the replay B are set redundantly, the replay A or replay B symbol is given priority. Then, it is controlled to align on the winning line. Regardless of the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, the replay A and the replay B are won. In this case, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is not won.

  If the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag or big bonus (2) winning flag and watermelon winning flag or bell winning flag are set in duplicate, the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big Control is performed so that the symbol of bonus (2) is preferentially aligned on the winning line. When the symbols of regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) cannot be aligned on any winning line due to the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, the “watermelon” or “bell” "Can be aligned on the winning line," watermelon "or" bell "can be aligned on the winning line and the watermelon or bell can be awarded.

  If the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag or big bonus (2) winning flag and cherry winning flag are set in duplicate, the regular bonus, big bonus (1) winning flag or big bonus ( 2) Control is performed so that the winning flag pattern is preferentially aligned on the winning line. When the symbols of the regular bonus, big bonus (1) winning flag or big bonus (2) winning flag cannot be aligned on any winning line according to the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, If the “cherry” can be derived to the upper or lower stage of the reel 3L, the “cherry” is derived to the upper or lower stage to win the cherry.

  If the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag or big bonus (2) winning flag and three-choice A winning flag, three-choice B winning flag, three-choice C winning flag are set in duplicate, First, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) symbols are controlled so as to be preferentially aligned on the winning line. If the symbols for regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) cannot be aligned on any winning line due to the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, the three choices A to C Is controlled so that it is aligned on the winning line.

  If the symbols of the three choices A to C cannot be aligned on the winning line due to the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, control is performed so that the symbols of the chances are aligned. Only the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag or big bonus (2) winning flag is set, and the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (by the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R ( Even when the symbols of 2) cannot be aligned on any winning line, the control is performed so that the symbols of chance chances are aligned.

  Only the 3 choice A winning flag, 3 choice B winning flag or 3 choice C winning flag is set, and the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is selected from the three choices A to C. When it is possible to align on the winning line, the three choices A to C are controlled to align on the winning line. When the symbols of the three choices A to C cannot be aligned on the winning line by the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, the control is performed so that the symbols of the chances are aligned.

  Here, for example, when aligning the symbols of the three choices A to C on the winning line, when the reel 3L on the left side of the inner reel 3C is stopped first, “red 7”, “white 7” or The symbol corresponding to the winning one of “BAR” can be stopped at either the upper stage or the lower stage. Thereafter, when the reel 3C in the middle is stopped, the “bell” can be stopped at an arbitrary position, so that “red 7” and “white 7” are selected according to the winning one of the three choices A to C. ”Or“ BAR ”is led out to the left reel 3L, the player always wins one of the three choices A to C.

  When the inner reel 3C is stopped before the left reel 3L, the “bell” of the reel 3C is stopped at the middle stage. Thereafter, when the left reel 3L is stopped, the symbol corresponding to the winning one of “red 7”, “white 7” or “BAR” can be stopped at either the upper stage or the lower stage. As long as “Red 7”, “White 7” or “BAR” can be derived to the left reel 3L according to the winning choices of the three choices A to C, be sure to win one of the three choices A to C. .

  For example, if the left reel 3L is selected as the 3rd choice A and the stop button 12L is operated at the timing when the “bell 7” from the “12” to the “red 7” from the 18th is positioned in the lower stage, the “red 7 Is derived. If the third choice B is won and the stop button 12L is operated at the timing when the fifth “watermelon” to the eleventh “white 7” are positioned in the lower stage, “white 7” is derived. If the third choice C is won and the stop button 12L is operated at the timing when the fourth “BAR” is located in the lower row from the “19th” “JAC”, “BAR” is derived.

  Note that the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described above is based on the stop operation position of the reels that have not yet stopped according to the gaming state and the setting state of the winning flag (and the symbols derived for the reels that have already stopped). A stop control table that defines the relationship between the stop position and the stop position is created in advance for unreacted reels, and when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated, the stop control table created in advance is referred to and The rotation of the reel to be stopped is to be stopped. In the stop control table, the stop position is uniquely determined with respect to the stop operation position.

  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. In this way, depending on the progress of the game on the game control board 101 side, an original effect is performed on the effect control board 102 side. Is called. 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.

  Commands transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 include at least a power-on command, an initialization command, a BET command, a payment command, a winning status notification command, a reel rotation command, a reel stop command, a winning information command, and A game state command is included. 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 power-on command is transmitted when the slot machine 1 is activated without turning on the setting key switch 92 and returns to the state before power interruption, and the game state and regular bonus in the game that starts after the return, Indicates whether the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) has been won. The initialization command is transmitted when the setting key switch 92 is turned on to activate the slot machine 1 and the setting value is set again.

  The BET command indicates the number of bets set up to now, and is transmitted whenever the number of bets set by the player's operation or the replay game is increased by one. In this embodiment, since the number of bets for playing one game is 3, the BET command is transmitted three times before the start of one game. The checkout command indicates that the number of bets set for games that have not yet been started by operating the checkout button 16 (except for those based on replay winnings) or credits have been settled. Alternatively, it is transmitted when a medal corresponding to the credit is paid out.

  The winning status notification command indicates the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 112, and is transmitted when the start lever 11 is operated and an internal lottery is performed. The reel rotation command is transmitted when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R start to rotate. The reel stop command is transmitted when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated. That is, the reel rotation command is transmitted three times before the end of one game.

  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 to be applied in the next game. When the gaming state is at RT2, the remaining number of games is 4 games or more, 3 games, 2 games, and 1 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. Examples of such effects include RT navigation for notifying a player of information for making it easy to control from RT3 to RT2 in the normal gaming state, and RT navigation notification for notifying the player that RT navigation is to be performed. The RT navigation notification is performed when the gaming state is in the big bonus, and is part of the effect during the big bonus. When the gaming state is a regular bonus, an effect during the regular bonus is performed. The production during the big bonus and the production during the regular bonus are collectively referred to as the bonus production. The RT navigation is performed in the normal gaming state or the gaming state of RT3.

  Further, when the number of remaining games in RT2 becomes 3 or less, a continuous effect is performed. Bonus effects and continuous effects including RT navigation notifications are performed on the liquid crystal display 4, and while these effects are being performed, the bonus medium music and the continuous effect music are respectively output from the speakers 7L, 7U, and 7R. Output continuously. Other than when the continuous performance is performed, while the gaming state is controlled to RT2, music during RT2 is continuously output from the speakers 7L, 7U, and 7R. Further, even in other cases, the in-game music is output from the speakers 7L, 7U, and 7R from the start to the end of the game (that is, from the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R to all stops). Is done.

  In addition, when the operation for proceeding with the game is not performed for a predetermined period or longer except during a game in which at least one of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is rotating, a demonstration effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4. And a history display effect of displaying the game history stored in the game history data area 122-2 on the liquid crystal display 4 based on the player's operation of the effect stage switching button 17. Furthermore, when the game is resumed from the state before the power interruption based on the data backed up in the RAM 112 without changing the setting value when the slot machine 1 is started up, the resumption effect indicating the gaming state and the presence / absence of bonus winning is shown. Is performed by the liquid crystal display 4.

  The effect during bonus is performed by updating the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 for each game until the bonus is ended, except when performing RT navigation notification (limited to during the big bonus). When a regular bonus or a big bonus is won, a bonus winning effect is performed according to the stage selected separately from the bonus effect and the type of bonus that has been won. The execution mode of the bonus winning effect and the medium bonus effect varies depending on the type of bonus and the effect stage stored in the effect stage storage area 122-1.

  The continuous effect is performed by updating the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 for each game until the end of RT2. The execution mode of the continuous production is determined by whether the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won when the remaining number of games in RT2 becomes 3, and the production stage storage area 122-1. It differs depending on the stage stage that is stored. In addition, there are a plurality of patterns depending on whether the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is won.

  Among the effects described above, the bonus medium effect, RT navigation, history display effect, and demonstration effect, which are effects performed by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 4, are executed effect data stored in the ROM 123. 4, the image data corresponding to the written effect data is expanded in the frame buffer 122-5, and an image corresponding to the expanded image data is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4.

  Data corresponding to the type of each bonus for causing the liquid crystal display 4 to display images in the bonus winning effect and the bonus medium effect for each effect stage is stored in advance in the ROM 123 as bonus effect data. In addition, data corresponding to various continuous effect patterns for displaying a continuous effect image on the liquid crystal display 4 for each effect stage is stored in advance in the ROM 123 as continuous effect data. Further, the effect data of the history display effect and the effect data of the demonstration effect are stored in the ROM 123 in advance. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a configuration of various effect data stored in the ROM 123.

  As shown in the figure, regular bonus effect data for performing regular bonus winning effects and regular bonus effects, big bonus effect data for performing big bonus winning effects and big bonus effects, and continuous effects in various patterns. Are produced for each stage of stage 1 and stage 2 and stored in the ROM 123. Also, RT navigation effect data, demonstration effect effect data, and history display effect effect data are prepared in common with stage 1 and stage 2 and stored in ROM 123.

  Here, the bonus winning effect and the bonus medium effect (including the RT navigation notification) are effects continuously executed over a period of a plurality of games of each game during the bonus from the time of winning the bonus. This is an effect that is continuously executed over a period of up to three games until the end of RT2. Accordingly, the bonus effect data and the continuous effect data have a larger data amount than the effect data of the demonstration effect and the history display effect. Although the RT navigation effect data may be performed while in the normal gaming state or RT3, it only informs the type of the winning combination when the three choices A to C are won Because it is a thing, the amount of data is not so big.

  As described above, since the bonus effect data and the continuous effect data have a large amount of data, the continuous effect and the bonus are not included in the period from the operation of the start lever 11 to the derivation of the display result to the variable display device 2. When the medium effect is being executed, a demonstration invalid flag is set in the RAM 122, and the operation of the effect stage switching button 17 is invalidated. As a result, during the execution of the continuous effect or the bonus effect, the effect stage is not switched, and effect data of a different effect stage is not newly written in the execution effect data area 122-4. Further, since the demonstration effect and the history display effect are invalidated, the effect data of the demonstration effect and the history display effect is not overwritten on the bonus effect data or the continuous effect data and written in the execution effect data area 122-4.

  The RT navigation can be shifted to RT2 where the payout rate of medals is larger than 1 for 100 games only when the gaming state is controlled in the normal gaming state or RT3. When winning C, based on the presentation data resident in the RT Navi presentation data area 112-3, an image showing which of those types has been won is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4. To inform the player.

  When the RT navigation is performed, for example, when it is notified that the third choice A is won, the player operates the stop button 12L at the timing when “red 7” is derived to the left reel 3L. Thus, it is possible to win the third choice A and control the RT 2 which is advantageous to the player.

  In addition, the RT navigation is not necessarily performed if the gaming state is controlled by the normal gaming state or RT3, but it is determined that the RT navigation is performed. When it is not decided to perform RT navigation, if the game state is controlled by the normal game state or RT3 and three choices A to C are won, either of the three choices A to C is won. Will not be shown until it is won. When it is determined that RT navigation is to be performed, RT navigation notification is performed.

  Whether or not to perform RT navigation is first determined when the gaming state has a big bonus, and when it is determined that RT navigation is to be performed, RT navigation notification is performed as part of the bonus medium effect. There are three types of triggers for determining whether or not to perform RT navigation in the big bonus game state, and which of the triggers is selected by the player at the start of the big bonus.

  That is, before the first game of the big bonus is started, the three types of characters A, B, and C are switched and displayed for a certain period of time on the liquid crystal display 4, and the number of bets for the first game of the big bonus is displayed. The character switching display is stopped at the timing when the player performs the determining operation. The type of the character stopped here is a trigger for determining whether to perform RT navigation. In addition, the selection of the character type makes a difference in the effect during the big bonus performed during the big bonus even if the effect stage is the same.

  When the character A is selected and the winning probability is 54100/65536, winning a bell, RT navigation lottery for determining whether or not to perform RT navigation is performed. The winning probability of the RT navigation lottery here is 1/32. In addition, even if the RT navigation lottery is won in this case, the RT navigation notification is not performed immediately, and the image of the character B is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 as part of the bonus medium effect at the end of the big bonus. RT navigation notification will be performed.

  When the character B is selected, RT navigation lottery for determining whether or not to perform RT navigation is performed when either a cherry with a winning probability of 6200/65536 or a watermelon with a winning probability of 300/65536 is won. The winning probability of the RT navigation lottery here is 1/4. In addition, when the RT navigation lottery is won in this case, the image of the character B is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 as a part of the bonus effect when the number of bets set for the next game is determined. Thus, RT navigation notification is performed.

  When the character C is selected, if the winning probability is one of the three choices A to C of 720/65536, it is determined that RT navigation is performed with a probability of 100% without passing through the RT navigation lottery. In this case, immediately after winning the three choices A to C, the image of the character C is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 as part of the bonus effect, and RT navigation notification is performed. The RT navigation notification during the big bonus or at the end of the big bonus is performed by displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 4 as an effect during the big bonus, which is selected by the player at the start of the big bonus. This is done by displaying an image of a character of a type according to the stage of production.

  By the way, in the bonus display in the liquid crystal display 4, the music in bonus is played, the music in continuous presentation is performed in the continuous presentation, and the RT2 music is played in the game state being controlled to RT 2. In other cases, the music during the game is output from the speakers 7L, 7U, and 7R from the start to the end of one game to enhance the fun of the game. It is not always playing games. If a music is played and output at a high volume from a slot machine 1 that is not playing a game, a player playing a game on another slot machine or the like installed in the vicinity will be inconvenienced. .

  Therefore, when the bonus music, the continuous production music, or the RT2 music is output, the settlement button 16 is operated, and the bet number set for the next game (excluding automatic setting by replay winning) or credit is set. Is settled (cannot be settled while playing music during the game), the output of these music from the speakers 7L, 7U, 7R is stopped by the mute function (the music playback process is continued) )

  In addition, when the bonus medium music, the continuous production music, the RT2 music, or the in-game music are being output, the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is performed for a certain period after the game is started (some stop buttons are displayed). If operated, the output from these speakers 7L, 7U, 7R is stopped by the mute function even when it has not been performed for a certain period of time (the music playback process is continued). ) Further, when the demonstration effect or the history display effect is performed, if the bonus music or the continuous music is output, the output from the speakers 7L, 7U, and 7R is temporarily stopped by the mute function (the music The playback process continues.)

  When a game operation is performed in a state where the audio output from the speakers 7L, 7U, and 7R is muted, the mute function is canceled, and if the music playback process is continued, the output is resumed. However, if only one of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is rotating and the output of the in-game music is stopped by the mute function, the operation of the third stop button is used to select the in-game music. Since the playback is stopped, the output of the music during the game is not resumed.

  In addition, in the RAM 122 of the effect control board 102, in addition to the effect stage storage area 122-1, the game history data area 122-2, the execution effect data area 122-4, and the frame buffer 122-5 shown in FIG. An area for setting an RT navigation flag indicating that RT navigation has been determined and RT navigation notification has already been performed is provided. The RT navigation flag is erased when the gaming state is controlled from the next game to the regular bonus, big bonus, or RT2, but the RT navigation flag is not erased even when the gaming state is controlled by RT1.

  When it is determined that RT navigation is performed when the character A or character B is selected in the big bonus, the RT navigation notification is not performed immediately. Therefore, in these cases, it is determined that RT navigation is performed. However, an area for setting an A notification flag and a B notification flag indicating that RT navigation notification has not yet been performed is also provided in the RAM 122. An area for setting the demo invalidation flag is also provided in the RAM 122. The demonstration invalid flag also indicates whether the effect stage switching button 17 is valid / invalid.

  Furthermore, since it is necessary to determine the winning situation in the RAM 122 of the effect control board 102 other than the timing of receiving the winning situation notification command, the winning situation indicated by the winning situation notification command received from the game control board 101 is stored. This area is also provided. Further, since it is necessary to determine the game state other than the timing at which the game state command is received, an area for storing the game state indicated by the game state command received from the game control board 101 is also provided. For a specific gaming state, it is necessary not only to be controlled by the game (or next game), but also to determine whether it will start or end, so the area for saving the gaming state is Two games are provided.

  Hereinafter, a gaming operation in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. Here, first, a special process executed when the slot machine 1 is activated will be described, and then a process when each game is repeatedly performed in the slot machine 1 will be described. In the following description, the term “game” means, in a narrow sense, from the operation of the start lever 11 until the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. However, when a game is played, the number of bets before the operation of the start lever 11 is set, and medals are paid out and the game state is shifted after the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. Is also included in the “game” in a broad sense. In the following description, descriptions of processes not related to the present invention may be omitted.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a startup process executed when the control unit 110 in the game control board 101 receives a reset signal from the reset circuit 118. Since the reset signal is a signal output when the power is turned on and when the operation of the game control unit 110 is stagnant, the activation process is performed when the CPU 111 is activated when the power is turned on and when the CPU 111 is restarted due to a malfunction of the CPU 111. It is processing.

  In the startup process, first, after the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, etc. are initialized (step S101), the detection data of the voltage drop signal is acquired from the input port, and the voltage drop signal is input. Whether or not the voltage is stable (step S102). If a voltage drop signal is input, any process other than the determination of whether or not the voltage drop signal is input is performed. It moves to the loop processing which does not perform.

  If it is determined in step S102 that the voltage drop signal has not been input, the values of the I register and IY register are initialized (step S103). By initialization of the I register and IY register, the address of the interrupt table to be referred to when an interrupt occurs is set in the I register, and the reference address for referring to the storage area of the RAM 112 is set in the IY register. . These values are fixed values and are always initialized at startup.

  Next, access to the RAM 112 is permitted (step S104), and it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 92 is ON (step S105). If the setting key switch 92 is not in the ON state in step S105, the RAM parity of all storage areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) of the RAM 112 is calculated (step S106). Is determined (step S107). If the power interruption interrupt process (main) is normally performed, the RAM parity should be 0. If the RAM parity is not 0 in step S107, the data stored in the RAM 112 is not normal. Then, an error code indicating a RAM abnormality is set in the register (step S109), and the process proceeds to a RAM abnormality error process.

  If the RAM parity is 0 in step S108, it is further determined whether or not the destructive diagnosis data is normal (step S108). If the power interruption interrupt process (main) is performed normally, the data for destruction diagnosis should be set, and even if the data for destruction diagnosis is not normal in step S108, the data in the RAM 112 is not normal. Since there is no error, an error code indicating a RAM abnormality is set in the register (step S109), and the process proceeds to a RAM abnormality error process.

  If the error processing is other than a RAM abnormality error, the first reset switch 48 or the second reset switch 93 is operated to return to the original processing even if the error state is canceled. If it is an error process, the error state is not canceled even if the setting switch 91 or the reset switch 23 is operated.

  If it is determined in step S108 that the destructive diagnosis data is normal, the data in the RAM 112 is normal, and initialization 3 is performed to initialize the non-saved work, the unused area, and the unused stack area in the RAM 112. After that (step S110), the destruction diagnosis data is cleared (step S111). Next, it is determined whether or not any special role (regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2)) is won in the state before the power interruption (step S112). If any special role is won in the state before the power interruption, a power-on command indicating the gaming state in the state before the power interruption and indicating the special role is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (Step S113). Then, the process proceeds to step S115. If no special role is won in the state before the power interruption, a power-on command indicating the gaming state in the state before the power interruption and not winning the special role is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (Step S114). Then, the process proceeds to step S115.

  In step S115, each register is returned to the state before power interruption, that is, the state stored in the stack. Thereafter, the interruption is permitted (step S116), and the process returns to the last execution before the power interruption.

  If the setting key switch 92 is ON in step S105, initialization 1 for initializing all storage areas in the RAM 112 excluding the used stack area is executed (step S117). The value stored in the set value work (0 at this time) is corrected to 1 (step S118). Next, after permitting an interrupt (step S119), the process shifts to a setting change mode (step S120). After completion of the setting change process in step S120, an initialization command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S122). Then, the process proceeds to the game control process shown in FIG.

  FIG. 20 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 S201).

  Next, the number of bets is set by operating one BET button 14 or 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 S202). 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 replay game flag (the replay game flag is erased 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 to 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 S203). 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 S204). 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. . 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 to determine whether any of the above-mentioned role symbols is derived and displayed on any winning line in the display mode at the time of stopping. (Step S205). If it is determined in this winning determination process that a winning 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 S206). In the payout process, the credit is increased by 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 that are not related to winning (for example, a process related to the end control of the big bonus and the deletion of a winning flag that does not carry over) 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. Then, the process for one game ends, and the process for the next one game starts.

  Next, the BET process in step S202 described above will be described in detail. 21 and 22 are flowcharts showing in detail the BET process executed by the CPU 111 in step S202. In the BET process, first, the value of the BET counter in which the value of the betting number is stored in the RAM 112 is cleared (step S301), and the specified number (3) of the betting number for starting one game is set in the RAM 112 (step S301). S302), the standby counter is initialized, that is, the counter value of the standby counter is set to 30 seconds (counter value reset) (step S303). Next, it is determined whether or not the game is a replay game based on whether or not a replay game flag indicating that the game is a replay game is set in the RAM 112 (step S304).

  If it is determined in step S304 that the game is a replay game, the value of the BET counter is incremented by 1 and a BET command corresponding to the number of bets set so far is transmitted to the effect control board 102. (Step S305). Next, with reference to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 112, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (step S306). If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, the process of step S305 If the value of the BET counter is a specified number, an insertion disable flag indicating that the medal cannot be inserted is set in the RAM 112 (step S307), and the process proceeds to step S309.

  If it is determined in step S303 that the game is not a replay game, settings before waiting for input are performed (step S308), and the process proceeds to step S309. In the setting before waiting for loading, the loading disable flag set in the RAM 112 is cleared, the one-sheet BET switch 45, the MAXBET switch 46, the start switch 41, the check switch 47, the one-sheet BET button 14, the MAXBET button 15, and the start lever. 11. Enable the detection of the operation of the settlement button 16.

  In step S309, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the standby counter is 0, that is, whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed since the start of timing (step S309), and the counter value is 0 After setting a standby state including setting a standby flag, transmitting a standby command, turning off various LEDs, and the like (step S310), the process proceeds to step S311.

  In step S311, it is determined whether or not a medal can be inserted based on whether or not the insertion disable flag is set in the RAM 112. If it is determined in step S311 that the medal can be inserted, the flow path switching solenoid 49 is turned on, and the medal flow path is set to a state on the hopper 80 side so that the medal can be inserted. (Step S312), the process proceeds to Step S314, and if it is determined that the medal cannot be inserted, the flow path switching solenoid 49 is set to the off state, and the medal flow path is set to the path on the medal payout exit side. As a result, the insertion of a new medal is prohibited (step S313), and the process proceeds to step S314.

  In step S314, it is determined whether the inserted medal sensor 44 has detected the passage of the inserted medal. If the passage of the inserted medal is not detected in step S314, the process proceeds to step S324. If the passage of the inserted medal is detected, the medal is inserted based on whether or not the insertion disable flag is set in the RAM 112. Is determined to be possible (step S315). If the medal cannot be inserted, the process proceeds to step S324.

  If a medal can be inserted in step S315, it is determined whether or not it is in a standby state based on whether or not a standby flag is set (step S316). After the flag is cleared (step S317), the standby counter is initialized, that is, the counter value of the standby counter is set to 30 seconds (counter value reset), and the time measurement is started again (step S318). The process proceeds to step S319.

  In step S319, with reference to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 112, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (step S319). While the counter value is incremented by 1, a BET command corresponding to the number of bets set up to the present time is transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S320). Then, the process returns to step S309.

  If the value of the BET counter is a specified number in step S319, 1 is added to the value of the credit counter in which the credit value is stored in the RAM 112 (step S321). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is the upper limit value 50 (step S322). If the value of the credit counter is not 50, the process returns to step S309, and the value of the credit counter is 50. If there is, the insertion disable flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S323), and the process returns to step S309.

  In step S324, it is determined whether an operation of the start lever 11 is detected. If the operation of the start lever 11 is not detected in step S324, the process proceeds to step S328. If the operation of the start lever 11 is detected, the specified number of bets set in the RAM 112 is referred to and the BET counter It is determined whether or not the value is a specified number (step S325).

  If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number in step S325, the process returns to step S309, and if the value of the BET counter is the specified number, the input impossible flag is set in the RAM 112 and the flow path switching solenoid 49 is turned off. The state is set, a medal flow path is used as a path on the medal payout exit side, and insertion of a new medal is prohibited (step S326), and setting at the start of the game is performed (step S327). In the setting at the start of the game, the detection of the operation of the one-sheet BET button 14, the MAXBET button 15, the start lever 11, and the adjustment button 16 by the one-sheet BET switch 45, the MAXBET switch 46, the start switch 41, and the adjustment switch 47 is invalidated. . Then, the BET process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Accordingly, setting of the bet number based on the detection of the operation of the settlement button 16 is prohibited while the setting of the bet number based on the detection of the operation of the medal insertion, the single BET button 14 and the MAXBET button 15 is prohibited. It becomes. Note that the insertion impossible flag is not cleared until the BET process of the next game, and the detection of the operation of the single BET button 14 and the MAX BET button 15 is not cleared until the BET process of the next game. The bet number setting is prohibited until the BET process. Further, since the detection of the operation of the settlement button 16 is not cleared until the next game BET processing, the settlement of the medals used for the credit settlement and the setting of the bet number is prohibited until the next game BET processing. It will be.

  In step S328, it is determined whether or not an operation of the single BET button 14 is detected. If the operation of the single BET button 14 is not detected in step S328, the process proceeds to step S336. If the operation of the single BET button 14 is detected, the standby state is set based on whether or not the standby flag is set. If it is determined whether or not there is a standby state, the standby flag is cleared (step S330), and then the standby counter is initialized, that is, the counter value of the standby counter is set. 30 seconds is set (counter value is reset), and time counting is started again (step S331). Then, the process proceeds to step S332.

  In step S332, the specified number of bets set in the RAM 112 is referred to and it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (step S332). If the value of the BET counter is a specified number in step S332, the process returns to step S309. If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, it is determined whether the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S333). If the value of the credit counter is 0, the process returns to step S309. If the value of the credit counter is not 0 in step S333, the credit counter value is decremented by 1 (step S334), the BET counter value is incremented by 1 and a BET command corresponding to the number of bets set up to the present time Is transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S335). Then, the process returns to step S309.

  In step S336, it is determined whether or not an operation of the MAXBET button 15 is detected. If the operation of the MAXBET button 15 is not detected in step S336, the process proceeds to step S344, and if the operation of the MAXBET button 15 is detected, whether or not the standby state is set based on whether or not the standby flag is set. (Step S337), if it is determined that the standby state is set, the standby flag is cleared (step S338), and then the standby counter is initialized, that is, the counter value of the standby counter is set to 30 seconds. (Reset the counter value) and start counting again (step S339), and proceed to the process of step S340.

  In step S340, the specified number of bets set in the RAM 112 is referred to and it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (step S340). If the value of the BET counter is the specified number in step S340, the process returns to step S309. If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, it is determined whether the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S341). If the value of the credit counter is 0, the process returns to step S309. If the credit counter value is not 0 in step S341, the credit counter value is decremented by 1 (step S342), the BET counter value is incremented by 1 and a BET command corresponding to the number of bets set up to the present time Is transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S343). Then, the process returns to step S340.

  In step S344, it is determined whether or not an operation of the settlement button 16 is detected. If the operation of the settlement button 16 is not detected in step S344, the process returns to the process of step S309. If the operation of the settlement button 16 is detected, it is based on whether or not the replaying game flag is set in the RAM 112. It is determined whether or not the game is a replay game (step S345). If the game is a replay game, the process returns to step S309.

  If the game is not a replay game in step S345, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0 (step S346). If the value of the BET counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S348, and the value of the BET counter is set. If it is not 0, a bet amount settlement flag indicating that the already set bet amount is to be settled is set in the RAM 112 (step S347), and the process proceeds to step S348. In step S348, the hopper motor 82 is driven to pay out medals for the value stored in the credit counter or the BET counter, that is, medals stored as credits or medals used for setting the number of bets are returned. Checkout processing is performed in which control is performed. Then, after the settlement process in step S348, the input impossible flag set in the RAM 112 is cleared (step S349), and the process returns to step S309.

  Next, the payment process in step S348 will be described in detail. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing in detail the settlement process executed by the CPU 111. In the settlement process, first, it is determined whether or not the medals used to set the bet amount are settled based on whether or not the bet amount settlement flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S401).

  If it is not the settlement of the medals used for setting the bet amount in step S401, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S402). If the value of the credit counter is 0, the settlement process is terminated. Then, the process returns to the original process.

  If the value of the credit counter is not 0 in step S402, that is, if a medal is stored in the credit, the insertion disable flag is set in the RAM 112, the flow path switching solenoid 49 is set to the off state, and the medal flow Inserting medals is prohibited using the path as a path on the medal payout exit side (step S403), and a medal payout process for performing payout control of one medal is performed (step S404).

  In the medal single payout process in step S404, if the driving state of the hopper motor 82 is not on, the driving state of the hopper motor 82 is set to on. Then, the detection state of the payout sensor 35 is monitored, and when the payout sensor 35 detects the payout of one medal, it is determined that the medal is paid out, and the process proceeds to the next process. Further, when medals are continuously detected by the payout sensor 35 for a predetermined time or more, it is determined that the medals are jammed, the driving state of the hopper motor 82 is set to off, and an error code indicating a medal jammed error is set in the register. After that, the routine proceeds to predetermined error processing.

  If no medal is detected by the payout sensor 35 for a predetermined time or longer, the driving state of the hopper motor 82 is once turned off, and no medal is detected by the payout sensor 35 even if the driving of the hopper motor 82 is retried several times. In this case, an error code indicating a hopper error (an error indicating a lack of medals in the hopper) is set in the register, and then the process proceeds to a predetermined error process. The error processing due to the medal jamming error or the hopper error is canceled by operating the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38, and after the cancellation, the processing returns to the first processing of the single medal payout processing.

  When one medal is paid out by the medal payout process in step S404, the value of the credit counter is decremented by 1 (step S405), and it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S406). If the value of the credit counter is not 0 in step S406, the process returns to step S404. If the value of the credit counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S412.

  If the medals used for setting the number of bets in step S401 are settled, the insertion impossible flag is set in the RAM 112, the flow path switching solenoid 49 is turned off, and the medal flow path is set on the medal payout exit side. As a route, the medal insertion is prohibited (step S407), and the same medal payout process as in step S404 is performed (step S408).

  When one medal is paid out by the medal payout process in step S408, the value of the BET counter is decremented by 1 (step S409), and it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0 (step S410). If the value of the BET counter is not 0 in step S410, the process returns to step S408. If the value of the BET counter is 0, the betting amount adjustment flag set in the RAM 112 is cleared (step S411). ), The process proceeds to step S412.

  In step S412, a settlement command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102. After that, the driving state of the hopper motor 82 is set to off and the driving is stopped (step S413), and then the standby state is set including the setting of the standby flag, the transmission of the standby command, and the process of turning off various LEDs. Later (step S414), the settlement process is terminated and the process returns to the BET process.

  Next, the lottery process in step S203 will be described in detail. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing in detail the lottery process executed by the CPU 111 in step S203. In the lottery process, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the big bonus depending on whether or not the big bonus flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S501). If the gaming state is not the big bonus, the process proceeds to step S504 as it is.

  If the gaming state is in the big bonus, it is determined whether the gaming state is in the regular bonus depending on whether the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S502). If the game state is not in the regular bonus, it is the first game of the big bonus, or the game is a game when the regular bonus for one set in the big bonus has ended and the big bonus has not ended yet. The regular bonus medium flag is set to the game state, and the gaming state is controlled to the regular bonus (step S503). Then, the process proceeds to step S504. If the gaming state is in the regular bonus, the process proceeds to step S504 as it is.

  In step S504, random number acquisition processing is performed, and by outputting a sampling command, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 115 is extracted by the sampling circuit 116 and stored in a random number storage area for internal lottery in the RAM 112. 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.

  Next, corresponding to the current gaming state, the lottery target combination registered in the winning combination table according to gaming state in FIG. 17B is sequentially read (step S505). Next, the number of determination values stored in the address registered in the role-specific table corresponding to the gaming state and setting value read for the lottery target is acquired (step S506). Then, the acquired number of determination values is added to the internal lottery random value stored in the determination area of the RAM 112, and the result of the addition is used as a new internal lottery random value (step S507). 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 S508).

  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 S509). If there is something that has not yet been processed, the process returns to the process of step S505, and the processing is continued with the next lottery target registered in the winning combination table by gaming state as the processing target. If there is nothing not to be processed, the process proceeds to step S517.

  If an overflow occurs, it is determined whether or not the lottery target combination read in the previous step S505 is a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2) + three choices A, B or C (step). S510). In the case of regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) + three choices A, B or C, regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag, or big bonus (2) winning in RAM 112 It is determined whether or not a flag is set (step S511).

  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 three-choice A winning flag, the three-choice B-selecting flag or the three-choice C winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S512). Then, the process proceeds to step S517.

  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 S511, the three-choice A winning flag, three according to the read lottery target role is read. Only the selection B selection flag or the three selection C winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S513). Then, the process proceeds to step S517.

  If the lottery target role is not regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) + three choices A, B or C in step S510, the lottery target role is regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big It is determined whether the bonus is (2) (step S514). If the lottery target is neither a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), or a big bonus (2), the process proceeds to step S516.

  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 S515). 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 S517. If none of the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, and the big bonus (2) winning flag are set, the process proceeds to step S516.

  In step S516, 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 over 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 S517.

  In step S517, a winning status notification command is generated according to the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 112, and is transmitted to the effect control board 102. Then, the lottery process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the reel rotation process in step S204 will be described in detail. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing in detail the reel rotation process executed by the CPU 111 in step S204. 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 S601), 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 S602).

  Next, the 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 S603). 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 S604). Then, with reference to the table index, the table creation data is identified, and based on the identified table creation data, a stop control table corresponding to the game state of the game, the internal winning situation, and the other reels stop situation is created. Then, it is created for each reel being rotated (step S605), and the work initialization code at the time of completion of stop preparation is set in the register (step S606). Thereby, the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R becomes valid.

  Next, it is determined whether or not any valid operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R has been detected (step S607). If no stop button operation 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 S608). If no reel rotation error has occurred, the process returns to step S607.

  If it is determined in step S608 that a reel rotation error has occurred, an error code indicating the reel rotation error is set in the register (step S609), and the process proceeds to a predetermined error process (step S610). Along with this, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is also temporarily stopped. If the error is released, the process returns to step S603 again, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is resumed.

  If the operation of the stop button 12L, 12C, or 12R is detected in step S607, the reel motor (any of 3ML, 3MC, and 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 S611). 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 S612). Thereafter, the process waits until the rotation of the reel (3L, 3C, or 3R) corresponding to the operated stop button stops (step S613).

  When the rotation of the reel (3L, 3C, or 3R) corresponding to the operated stop button stops, it is determined whether or not all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have stopped (step S614). If the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is not stopped, the process returns to step S605. If the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, the reel rotation process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the winning determination process in step S205 will be described in detail. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing in detail the winning determination process executed by the CPU 111 in step S205. In the winning determination process, winning combinations corresponding to the gaming state are read in order from the beginning (step S701). 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 S702).

  If the symbol combination of the combination is complete, a winning flag for the combination is set in the RAM 112 (step S703), and the process proceeds to step S704. If the symbol combination of the combination is not complete, the process proceeds to step S704 as it is. In step S704, it is determined whether or not there is a combination that has not yet been determined as a winning determination among the combinations according to the gaming state. If there is a winning combination that has not yet been determined for winning, the process returns to step S701, 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 the replay winning is made depending on whether or not the replay A or replay B winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S705). ). If a replay prize has been won, a replay game flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S706). The replay game in-progress flag is deleted when the bet number is automatically set in the next game.

  Next, it is determined whether the gaming state in the current game is a normal gaming state based on whether the values of the RT1 counter, the RT2 counter, and the RT3 counter are all 0 (step S707). When the game state in the current game is a normal game state, it is determined whether or not the replay A is won depending on whether or not the replay A winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S708).

  If the player has won the replay A, 6 is set as the initial value of the RT1 counter of the RAM 112. Here, instead of 5 which is the number of continuing games of RT1, 6 is set because the value of the RT1 counter is subtracted by 1 in the current game in step S813 (step S709). Then, the process proceeds to step S719. If the game state in the current game is not the normal game state, or if the game state has not won the replay A even in the normal game state, the process proceeds to step S719.

  If it is determined in step S705 that no replay has been won, whether or not the big bonus (1) has been won is determined based on whether or not the big bonus (1) winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S710). If the big bonus (1) has been won, the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 and the big bonus (1) winning flag set in the RAM 112 is erased. Also, the values of the RT1 counter, RT2 counter, and RT3 counter in the RAM 112 are all initialized to 0 (step S711). Then, the process proceeds to step S719.

  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 S712). If the big bonus (2) is won, the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 and the big bonus (2) winning flag set in the RAM 112 is deleted. Also, the values of the RT1 counter, RT2 counter, and RT3 counter in the RAM 112 are all initialized to 0 (step S713). Then, the process proceeds to step S719.

  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 S714). If the regular bonus is won, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 and the regular bonus winning flag set in the RAM 112 is erased. Also, the values of the RT1 counter, RT2 counter, and RT3 counter in the RAM 112 are all initialized to 0 (step S715). Then, the process proceeds to step S719.

  If the regular bonus is not won, neither the regular bonus medium flag nor the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112, and the game state in the current game depends on whether the RT1 counter and the RT2 counter are both 0. It is determined whether the game state is normal or RT3 (step S716). If the game state in the current game is neither the normal game state nor RT3, the process directly proceeds to step S719.

  If the game state in the current game is the normal game state or RT3, whether or not a prize has been won in any of the three choices A to C depending on whether or not the three-choice A to C winning flag is set in the RAM 112 Is determined (step S717). If one of the three choices A to C is won, 101 is set as the initial value of the RT2 counter of the RAM 112 and the value of the RT3 counter is initialized to zero. Here, instead of 100, which is the number of continuing games of RT2, 101 is set because the value of the RT2 counter is decremented by 1 in the current game in step S815 (step S718). Then, the process proceeds to step S719.

  In step S719, winning information indicating the type of winning combination based on the winning flag set in the RAM 112 (however, in the case of losing, the winning flag is not set) and the number of medals to be paid out with the winning. A command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102. Then, the winning determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the payout process in step S206 will be described in detail. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing in detail the payout process executed by the CPU 111 in step S206. In the payout process, it is determined whether or not there is a small prize winning accompanied by a medal payout depending on whether or not any one of the watermelon, bell, cherry, and three choice A to C winning flags is set in the RAM 112 (step S801). If the small role is not won, the process proceeds to step S803 as it is.

  If the small role winning is achieved, the number of medals is sequentially paid out by controlling the hopper 80. However, until the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, instead of paying out medals, the number of credits is increased (step S802). Then, the process proceeds to step S803.

  In step S803, it is determined whether or not the game state of the game is a big bonus depending on whether or not the big bonus flag is set in the RAM 112. However, when the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) winning flag is set in the RAM 112, it is a big bonus (1) winning or a big bonus (2) winning in the game, and the game Since the game state is not a big bonus, even if the big bonus medium flag is set, it is not determined that the big bonus is being performed. If the game state of the game is not a big bonus, the process proceeds to step S808.

  If it is determined that the big bonus is in progress, the counter provided in the RAM 112 counts the total number of medals paid out after the big bonus starts (step S804). As a result of this count, it is determined whether or not the total number of medals paid out exceeds 465 (step S805). If the total number of medals paid out does not exceed 465, the process proceeds to step S808.

  When the total number of paid-out medals exceeds 465, the big bonus medium flag set in the RAM 112 is erased, and the counter value for counting the total number of paid-out medals is initialized to 0 (step S806). ). Since the big bonus is ended here, 15 which is the maximum number of continued games of RT3 is set in the RT3 counter of the RAM 112 (step S807), and the process proceeds to step S811.

  In step S808, it is determined whether or not the game state of the game is a regular bonus (including a case where a big bonus is provided) depending on whether or not the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 112. However, if the regular bonus winning flag is set in the RAM 112, it is a regular bonus winning in the game, and the game state of the game is not a regular bonus, so the regular bonus flag is set. Even if it is, it is not determined that the regular bonus was in effect.

  If the game state of the game is a regular bonus, the counter provided in the RAM 112 starts the regular bonus (after a new regular bonus starts in the big bonus) The number of digest games and the number of winning games are counted (step S809). As a result of this counting, it is determined whether the number of winning games in the regular bonus has reached 8 or the number of digested games in the regular bonus has reached 12 (step S810).

  If the number of winning games in the regular bonus is 8 or the number of digested games in the regular bonus is 12, the process proceeds to step S811. If the number of winning games in the regular bonus is not eight and the number of digest games in the regular bonus is not twelve, the process proceeds to step S818. In step S811, the regular bonus flag set in the RAM 112 is erased, and the counter values for counting the number of digest games and the number of winning games in the regular bonus are both initialized to zero. Then, the process proceeds to step S818.

  If the game state of the game is not a regular bonus in step S808, it is determined whether the RT1 counter value in the RAM 112 is 0 (step S812). If the RT1 counter value is not 0, the RT1 counter value is decremented by 1 (step S813), and the process proceeds to step S818. If the value of the RT1 counter is 0, it is determined whether or not the value of the RT2 counter in the RAM 112 is 0 (step S814). If the RT2 counter value is not 0, the RT2 counter value is subtracted by 1 (step S815), and the process proceeds to step S818. If the value of the RT2 counter is 0, it is determined whether or not the value of the RT3 counter in the RAM 112 is 0 (step S816). If the RT3 counter value is not 0, the RT3 counter value is subtracted by 1 (step S817), and the process proceeds to step S818. If the value of the RT3 counter is 0, the process directly proceeds to step S818.

  In step S818, if the watermelon winning flag, the bell winning flag, the cherry winning flag, the three-choice A to C winning flag, the replay A, and the B winning flag are set in the RAM 112, these are deleted. The big bonus (1) winning flag, the big bonus (2) winning flag, and the regular bonus winning flag are not erased here and are carried over to the next game. If a winning flag is set in the RAM 112 in step S703, it is deleted.

  Next, based on the big bonus medium flag and the regular bonus medium flag in the RAM 112 and the values of the RT1 counter, the RT2 counter, and the RT3 counter, a gaming state command indicating a gaming state to be applied in the next game is generated. It transmits to the control board 102 (step S819). Then, the payout process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. Here, when returning to the flowchart of FIG. 20, the process in the current one game ends.

  As described above, when the values of the RT1, RT2, and RT3 counters become 0 in steps S813, S815, and S817, RT1, RT2, and RT3 are ended, respectively, and the normal gaming state is controlled. The values of the RT1 counter, the RT2 counter, and the RT3 counter become 0 if the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is won (steps S708, S710, and S712), but the regular bonus and the big bonus (1 ) Or the big bonus (2) is won, the values of the RT1, RT2, and RT3 counters are not initialized to 0, and the gaming states of RT1, RT2, and RT3 are not terminated.

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 shifts the game state between the normal game state, RT1, RT2, RT3, regular bonus, and big bonus, and the progress of the game In response, a command is transmitted to the effect control board 102. On the other hand, based on the command received from the game control board 101, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 includes a bonus effect and a continuous effect, an effect selection during a big bonus, RT navigation, and output of various music. Production processing is performed. Hereinafter, the process of the effect performed by the control on the effect control board 102 side will be described.

  28 to 31 are flowcharts 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 S901). When any command is received from the game control board 101, the time measurement by the demo transition timer is started again from 0 (step S902).

  Next, the effect data of the demonstration effect is stored in the execution effect data area 122-4, and based on this, it is determined whether the demonstration effect is being executed (step S903). If the demonstration effect is being executed, the demonstration effect is terminated (step S904), and the process proceeds to step S907. If the demonstration effect is not being executed, the effect data of the history display effect is stored in the execution effect data area 122-4, and based on this, it is determined whether the history display effect is being executed (step S905). If the history display effect is being executed, the history display effect is terminated (step S906), and the process proceeds to step S907. If the history display effect is not being executed, the process directly proceeds to step S907. In step S907, when any command is received from the game control board 101, the type of the received command is determined.

  When the received command type is the power-on command transmitted in step S113 or S114, the gaming state indicated by the received power-on command and the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 to notify the player so that the player can understand (step S908). Then, the process returns to step S901.

  If the received command type is the initialization command transmitted in step S121, since the RAM 112 of the game control board 101 has been initialized, the RAM 122 of the effect control board 102 is also initialized (step S909). . After that, among the data stored in advance in the ROM 123, data to be resident in the RAM 122 such as RT navigation effect data is written in the RT navigation data area 122-3 (step S910). Then, the process returns to step S901.

  If the received command type is the settlement command transmitted in step S412, the settlement button 16 is operated by the player, and the number of bets set for the next game (excluding those based on replay winnings) Or credits are settled. In this case, it is considered that the player has interrupted the game, but there may be a regular bonus or a big bonus or during RT2. In this case, since the bonus music, the RT2 music, or the continuous production music are being played back, the audio output is muted so that the sound is not output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U with a high volume (step). S911).

  Here, for example, when the bet number is set using credits, only the bet number is settled by the first settlement button 16 operation, and the bonus song is transmitted by the settlement command transmitted at this time, The output of music during RT2 or music during continuous production is muted. Even if the payment command is transmitted when the credit is settled by the operation of the second settlement button 16, the state where the output of these songs is muted continues. When the checkout button 16 is operated in a state where the bet number has not yet been set, the output of these songs is muted by the checkout command transmitted here. In addition, when the settlement button 16 is operated in a state where the demonstration production or the like is executed first and the output of the music is muted, these songs are not affected regardless of whether the bet number is settled or the credit is settled. It just keeps muting the output. Then, the process returns to step S901.

  If the received command type is the BET command transmitted in step S305, S320, S335 or S343, an operation for causing the player to advance the game except when the player has won a replay in the previous game Therefore, if the audio output from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U is muted, it is canceled (step S912). If the number of bets is automatically set based on the replay winning, it cannot be said that it is due to the player's operation, but this process is almost the same as the timing when the third stop button was operated in the previous game. Since it is done, there is no particular problem.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the received BET command indicates that 3 is set as the bet number (step S913). If it is indicated that 3 is not yet set as the betting number, the process directly returns to step S901. If it is shown that 3 is set as the number of bets, the game state for the second time stored in the RAM 122 in step S960 (described later) of the previous game is referred to, and the game to be started is 1 after the end of the big bonus. It is determined whether or not it becomes a game (step S914).

  If it is the first game after the end of the big bonus, the character switching display started at step S967 (described later) and performed on the liquid crystal display 4 is stopped (step S915). Then, information indicating the type of the stopped character is stored in the RAM 122 (step S916). Then, the process returns to step S901.

  If the game to be started is not the first game after the end of the big bonus, it is determined whether or not the B notification flag is set in the RAM 122 by RT navigation winning in the selection of the character B (step S917). If the B notification flag is set, it is determined whether or not the watermelon or cherry has been won in the previous game with reference to the winning information indicated by the winning information command received in the previous game (step S918).

  If the watermelon or cherry is won in the previous game, RT navigation notification is given on the liquid crystal display 4 with the effect by the character B (step S919), and the process proceeds to step S920. If neither watermelon nor cherry has been won in the previous game, RT navigation notification is not performed (although RT navigation is performed), the process proceeds to step S920. In step S920, the B notification flag set in the RAM 122 is deleted, and an RT navigation flag is set to perform RT navigation after the end of the big bonus. Then, the process returns to step S901. If the B notification flag is not set in step S917, the process directly returns to step S901.

  If the received command type is the winning status notification command transmitted in step S517, the player has performed an operation (operation of the start lever 11) to advance the game. If the audio output from 7L, 7R, 7U is muted, it is canceled (step S921). Next, the winning situation indicated by the received winning situation notification command (that is, the setting situation of the winning flag in the current game) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step S922).

  Next, since one game is started, the history display effect and the effect stage are not switched regardless of whether or not a bonus effect or a continuous effect is being executed. The demonstration invalid flag is set to “” to invalidate the operation of the effect stage switching button 17. (Step S923). If the gaming state is a regular bonus or a big bonus, or if the number of remaining RT games is 3 games or less, the state where the demo invalid flag is set is continued as it is, so a demonstration effect is performed. No situation will only continue after the game starts.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the gaming state in the current game is a big bonus with reference to the gaming state stored in the RAM 122 in step S960 (described later) of the previous game (step S924). If the game state in the current game is a big bonus, depending on the character type stored in step S916 and the progress status of the big bonus according to the bonus effect data written in the execution effect data area 122-4 in step S958 (described later). The displayed image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 and an effect during the big bonus is performed (step S925).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the character type stored in step S916 is the character A, and the received winning status notification command indicates that the current game has won the bell (step S926). If the character type is character A and the bell is won, RT navigation lottery is performed by random number lottery with a winning probability of 1/32 (step S927), and as a result, it has been decided to perform RT navigation It is determined whether or not (step S928). If it is determined that RT navigation is to be performed, the A notification flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S929), and the process returns to step S901. If it is determined not to perform RT navigation, the process directly returns to step S901.

  If the character type is not character A, or if the winning status notification command does not indicate that the bell is won, the character type stored in step S916 is character B, and received. It is determined whether or not the winning status notification command indicates that a watermelon or cherry is won in the current game (step S930).

  If the character type is character B and watermelon or cherry is won, RT navigation lottery by random lottery with a winning probability of 1/4 is performed (step S931), and it is determined that RT navigation is performed as a result. It is determined whether it has been done (step S932). If it is determined that RT navigation is to be performed, a B notification flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S933), and the process returns to step S901. If it is determined not to perform RT navigation, the process directly returns to step S901.

  If the character type is not character B, or if the winning status notification command does not indicate that the watermelon or cherry is won, the character type stored in step S916 is character C, and It is determined whether the received winning status notification command indicates that one of the three choices A to C is won in the current game (step S934). If the character type is not character C, or if it does not indicate that one of the winning status notification commands 3 to A to C has been won, the process returns to step S901.

  If the character type is character C and one of the three choices A to C is won, RT navigation notification is immediately made on the liquid crystal display 4 with the effect by the character C (step S935). Also, an RT navigation flag is set in the RAM 122 to perform RT navigation after the end of the big bonus (step S936). Then, the process returns to step S901.

  If the game state of the current game is not a big bonus in step S924, the game state stored in the RAM 122 in step S960 (described later) of the previous game is further referred to, and the game state in the current game is a regular bonus. It is determined whether or not (except for those provided during the big bonus) (step S937). If the game state in this game is a regular bonus, an image corresponding to the progress status of the regular bonus is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 according to the bonus effect data written in the execution effect data area 122-4 in step S958 (described later). Then, the regular bonus production is performed (step S938). Then, the process returns to step S901.

  If the game state of the current game is not a regular bonus, the game state of the current game is set to the normal game state by referring to the game state for two times stored in the RAM 122 in step S960 (described later) of the previous game. It is determined whether the game state or RT3 is set (step S939). If the game state in the current game is the normal game state or RT3, it is determined whether the received winning status notification command indicates one of the three choices A to C (including duplicate winnings) (step) S940).

  If one of the three choices A to C is won, it is determined whether or not the RT navigation flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S941). If the RT Navi flag is set in the RAM 122, the speaker 7L, 7R, 7U outputs a sound capable of specifying which of the three choices A to C is won, and notifies the player (step) S942). Then, the process returns to step S901. If the RT navigation flag is not set, one of the three choices A to C is won, but the sound that cannot be specified until which one is won is output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U. The player is notified (step S943). Then, the process returns to step S901.

  If the received winning status notification command does not indicate any of the three choices A to C, the gaming state stored in the RAM 122 in step S960 (described later) of the previous game is referred to and the gaming state in the current game is determined. It is determined whether it is RT2 and the number of remaining games is within 3 games (step S944). If the gaming state is not RT2 (that is, the normal gaming state) or the remaining game number is 4 games or more even in RT2, the process returns to step S901.

  If the game state in this game is RT2 and the remaining number of games is within 3 games, the number of remaining RT games is determined according to the continuous effect data written in the execution effect data area 122-4 in step S977 (described later). An image corresponding to is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4, and a continuous effect for the current game is performed (step S945). Then, the process returns to step S901.

  If the received command type is the reel rotation command transmitted in step S604, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have started to rotate at this timing, so the timer of the game timer starts counting from 0 ( Step S946). Next, referring to the gaming state saved in step S960 (described later) of the previous game, it is determined whether the gaming state in the current game is a regular bonus, a big bonus, or RT2 (step S947).

  If the game state in this game is neither a regular bonus, a big bonus, nor RT2, none of the bonus music, RT2 music, or continuous production music is played. To start. The reel rotation command is received at a timing immediately after receiving the winning status notification command (substantially the same timing if no weight is applied), so it is not muted. The in-game music starts to be output from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U (step S948). Then, the process returns to step S901. If the game state in the current game is a regular bonus, a big bonus, or RT2, the process directly returns to step S901.

  If the received command type is the reel stop command transmitted in step S612, the player has performed an operation (operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R) to advance the game. Therefore, if the audio output from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U is muted, it is canceled (step S949). Next, it is determined whether the reel stop command received this time indicates that the reel is the third stopped reel among the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (step S950).

  If the reel stop command indicates that the reel is not the third stopped reel, the game timer starts again from 0 (step S951). Here, by starting the timing of the in-game timer again, it is a condition that the next stop operation has not been performed until a predetermined time has elapsed from this timing, not from the timing at which the reels 3L, 3C, 3R start to rotate. As a result, the output of the music during the game is muted. Then, the process returns to step S901.

  If the reel stop command indicates that the reel has been stopped third, first, the timing of the in-game timer is stopped and the value is cleared to 0 (step S952). Next, referring to the gaming state saved in step S960 (described later) of the previous game, it is determined whether the gaming state in the current game is a regular bonus, a big bonus, or RT2 (step S953).

  If the game state in the current game is neither a regular bonus, a big bonus, nor RT2, the in-game music is being played, and the playback is stopped (step S954). If the game state in the current game is a regular bonus, a big bonus, or RT2, the process directly returns to step S901.

  If the received command type is the winning information command transmitted in step S719, the winning information indicated by the received winning information command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step S955). Further, the game history stored in the game history data area 122-2 is updated according to the result of the current game (in particular, the winning information indicated by the winning information command received here) (step S956). Next, it is determined whether or not the winning information indicated by the received winning information command indicates that a regular bonus or a big bonus has been won (step S957).

  If it indicates that a regular bonus or a big bonus has been won, the bonus stage data corresponding to the stage and the type of bonus won are read from the ROM 122 and stored in the stage stage storage area 122-1. Then, it is written in the execution effect data area 122-4 (step S958). Next, according to the bonus effect data written here, a bonus winning effect among the bonus effects is performed on the liquid crystal display 4 (step S959). Then, the process returns to step S901. If neither the regular bonus nor the big bonus is shown, the process returns to step S901.

  If the received command type is the gaming state command transmitted in step S819, the gaming state stored in the gaming state storage area for two games in the RAM 122 is shifted (received in the previous game). The gaming state indicated by the gaming state command is evicted), and the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command received in the current game is stored (step S960). Next, it is determined whether or not the game state of the next game indicates a big bonus or a regular bonus (step S961).

  If the game state of the next game is a big bonus or a regular bonus, refer to the game state for two times stored in the RAM 122, and a regular bonus (not including the one provided in the big bonus) from the next game or It is determined whether or not the big bonus starts (step S962). If neither the regular bonus nor the big bonus starts from the next game, the process directly returns to step S901.

  When a regular bonus or a big bonus starts from the next game, playback of the music in the bonus is started. Here, it is immediately after the third stop button is operated, and the mute is surely released, so that the reproduced bonus music is started to be output from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U (step S963).

  Further, it is determined whether or not the RT navigation flag is set in the RAM 122, that is, whether a new regular bonus or big bonus starts without being controlled by RT1 or RT2 after the end of the big bonus (step S964). If the RT navigation flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S966 as it is. If the RT navigation flag is set, the RT navigation flag is deleted from the RAM 122 (step S965), and the process proceeds to step S967.

  In step S966, it is determined whether the big bonus starts from the next game instead of the regular bonus. If the big bonus starts from the next game, the character switching display for switching the characters A, B, and C to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 for a certain period is started (step S967). Then, the process returns to step S901. If the big bonus does not start from the next game, the process returns to step S901.

  If the game state of the next game is neither a big bonus nor a regular bonus in step S961, the game state for two times stored in the RAM 122 is further referred to and the big bonus or regular bonus (provided during the big bonus is provided in this game). It is determined whether the process has been completed (step S968).

  If the Big Bonus or Regular Bonus (excluding those provided during the Big Bonus) has ended in this game, it means that the game state so far was a Regular Bonus or Big Bonus. Is playing. Therefore, the reproduction of the bonus medium music is stopped so that it is not output from the speakers 7L, 7U, 7R even if it is not muted (step S969). Further, it is determined whether or not the A notification flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S970).

  If the A notification flag is not set, the process directly proceeds to step S978. If the A notification flag is set, since the RT navigation lottery is won by the end of the big bonus with the character A selected, a predetermined image of the character A indicating that the RT navigation is performed is displayed on the liquid crystal display. 4 is displayed to the player (step S971). Further, the A notification flag is deleted from the RAM 122, and the RT navigation flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S972). Then, the process proceeds to step S978.

  Unless the big bonus or regular bonus (excluding those provided during the big bonus) has ended in this game, the gaming state of the next game is RT2 with reference to the gaming state stored in the RAM 122. In addition, it is determined whether the number of remaining games is 3 or less (step S973). If the gaming state is not RT2 or the remaining game number is 4 or more even if it is RT2, the process proceeds to step S978.

  If the number of remaining games in RT2 is 3 or less, it is further determined whether or not the number of remaining games in RT2 is 3 (step S974). If the remaining number of games in RT2 is 3, continuous production will start from the start timing of the next game, so that the music in continuous production is output from the speakers 7L, 7R and 7U instead of the music in RT2. Therefore, playback of the music during the continuous production is started. Here, it is immediately after the third stop button is operated, and the mute is always cancelled, so that the output of the reproduced midway-playing music is started from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U (step S975). ).

  Further, depending on the stage stage stored in stage stage storage area 122-1, and whether the winning status stored in RAM 122 in step S922 indicates the winning of regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2). Then, the pattern of the continuous effect is determined (step S976). Then, the continuous effect data of the determined pattern is written in the execution effect data area 122-4 (step S977). Then, the process proceeds to step S979. If the remaining number of games in RT2 is not 3, since the continuous effect data has already been written, the process proceeds to step S979 as it is.

  In step S978, since the game state of the next game is not a bonus, and it is not the case where the remaining number of games is 3 or less in RT2, neither the continuous effect nor the bonus effect is performed in the next game. Become. In this case, the demonstration invalid flag set in the RAM 122 is erased, and the operation of the effect stage switching button 17 is also validated. Then, the process proceeds to step S979.

  In step S979, it is determined whether RT2 starts from the next game with reference to the game state for two times stored in RAM122. If the next RT2 starts, reproduction of music during RT2 is started. Here, it is immediately after the third stop button is operated, and the mute is always released, so that the reproduced music in RT2 starts to be output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U (step S980). Next, it is determined whether or not the RT navigation flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S981). If the RT navigation flag is not set, the process directly returns to step S901. If the RT navigation flag is set, the RT navigation flag is erased from the RAM 122 (step S982), and the process returns to step S901.

  If RT2 does not start from the next game, it is determined whether RT2 has been completed in the current game with reference to the game state stored twice in the RAM 122 (step S983). If RT2 has not ended in the current game, the process directly returns to step S901.

  If RT2 is completed in this game, it means that the game state so far was RT2, and music in RT2 or music in continuous production is being played. Therefore, the reproduction of the music during RT2 or the music during continuous production is stopped so that these music are not output from the speakers 7L, 7U, 7R even if they are not muted (step S984). Further, it is determined whether or not the R notification flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S985).

  If the R notification flag is not set, the process returns to step S901. If the R notification flag is set, the RT navigation lottery is won until RT2 is finished, so that a predetermined image indicating that RT navigation is to be performed is further displayed on the liquid crystal display 4. (Step S986). Further, the R notification flag is erased from the RAM 122, and the RT navigation notification flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S987). Then, the process returns to step S901.

  If the received command type is another command, processing corresponding to each command type is executed (step S988). Since the processing here is not related to the present invention, detailed description thereof is omitted. Thereafter, the process returns to step S901.

  If it is determined in step S901 that a command has not been received, it is determined whether a demo invalid flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S989). As described later, the demonstration invalid flag is displayed in the narrow sense game from the operation of the start lever 11 until the display result is derived to the variable display device 2, or even during the game, the bonus medium effect or the continuous effect is displayed. It is set when it is executed.

  If the demonstration invalid flag is not set, it is determined whether or not a short-term operation of the effect stage changeover switch 17 is detected and the player has instructed to change the effect stage (step S990). When switching of the production stage is instructed, the production stage stored in the production stage storage area 122-1 is different from the current stage (for example, if the current production stage is stage 1, the stage 2) (step S991). Then, the process returns to step S901.

  If the instruction stage switching has not been instructed, it is determined whether or not a long-term operation of the effect stage changeover switch 17 has been detected and the player has instructed execution of the history display effect (step S992). When the execution of the history display effect is instructed, the effect data of the history display effect is read from the ROM 123 and written in the execution effect data area 122-4 (step S993). Further, the history display effect is started on the liquid crystal display 4 according to the effect data of the history display effect and the game history stored in the game history data area 122-2 (step S994). Further, the sound output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U is muted so that the music is not output even when the music is being played back (step S995). Then, the process returns to step S901.

  Note that starting the history display effect means that the history display effect is designated as an effect that is being executed, and thereafter, an image corresponding to the execution progress is executed by an image display routine that is started every frame period different from this flowchart. Data is developed in the frame buffer 122-5, and an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 according to the developed image data. This is the same for other effects.

  If execution of the history display effect is not instructed in step S992, it is determined whether or not the demo transition timer has timed a predetermined time (step S996). If the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S901. If the predetermined time has elapsed, the demonstration effect effect data is read from the ROM 123 and written in the execution effect data area 122-4 (step S997). Furthermore, the demonstration effect is started on the liquid crystal display 4 according to the written demonstration effect data (step S998). Further, the sound output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U is muted so that the music is not output even if the music is played back (step S999). Then, the process returns to step S901.

  If the demonstration invalid flag is set in step S989, the operation of the effect stage changeover switch 17 is also invalid, and not only the demonstration effect but also the effect stage switching and the history display effect cannot be performed. If the demo invalid flag is set, there may be a game, and it is determined whether or not the in-game timer has counted a predetermined time (step S1000). If the in-game timer has not timed the predetermined time, the process directly returns to step S901. If the in-game timer is counting the predetermined time, the audio output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U is muted so that the music is not output even if the music is played (step S1001). Then, the process returns to step S901.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, after the regular bonus is finished, it is controlled to the normal gaming state, and after the big bonus is finished, it is changed to the normal gaming state through RT3 of 15 games. Be controlled. When winning the three choices A to C in RT3 or the normal gaming state, the gaming state is controlled to RT2 having a high replay winning probability. When winning a replay A in the normal gaming state, the gaming state is controlled to RT1 in which the replay winning probability is substantially the same as the normal gaming state. When controlled by RT1 or RT2, it is not directly controlled by RT2 or RT1.

  In addition, there is a difference in the replay winning probability depending on which of the three alternatives A to C or Replay A is derived first after being controlled to the normal gaming state (or RT3), and the medal payout rate is greatly different Therefore, the player can be interested in the display result derived to the variable display device 2 in the normal gaming state (or RT3), and the interest of the game can be improved. Also, from the normal gaming state, the medal payout rate can be controlled to RT1 lower than 1 or RT2 higher than 1 medal payout rate according to the display result derived to the variable display device 2. Therefore, the progress of the game becomes various, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, the number of RT2 continuation games controlled by winning the three choices A to C is determined to be 100 games, but unless the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is won, the regular bonus, RT2 does not end just by winning the internal lottery for Big Bonus (1) or Big Bonus (2). Therefore, the RT2 profit of 100 games is not lost without the player's involvement.

  However, the number of RT2 continuous games of 100 games is smaller than the reciprocal of the probability of winning the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2). Since the maximum number of continued games of RT2 is smaller than the expected value of the number of games between bonuses, even if it is once controlled by RT2, until the next regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is won Since the game state is controlled again to the normal game state, the RT2 can be appropriately controlled between the bonuses.

  On the other hand, RT1 whose medal payout rate is lower than 1 is controlled when winning a replay A with a relatively high probability of 1 / 7.3 in a normal gaming state, and won't miss out, The number of continuous games of RT1 is set to a relatively small number of games of five games. The number of RT1 continuation games of five games is naturally smaller than the expected value of the bonus game, so even if it is once controlled to RT1, it is controlled to the normal gaming state again until the next bonus win, and the game is played to RT2. More often, players can be given a chance to control their status.

  In addition, the winning probability of Replay A that shifts the gaming state to RT1 is relatively high (the winning probability of the three choices A to C that shift to RT2 is low), but the number of games of RT1 that continue there is relatively short, so a bonus From the end of the game to the start of the next bonus, the game state is transitioned many times between the normal game state and RT1. As a result, the transition of the game state is sharpened, and the entertainment of the game can be further improved.

  Further, after the regular bonus is finished, the normal gaming state is controlled as it is, but after the big bonus is finished, the gaming state is controlled by RT3 instead of the normal gaming state. In RT3, the winning probability of the entire replay is not different from the normal gaming state at all, but not all of Replay A that shifts the gaming state to RT1, but all of them are won in Replay B. For this reason, after the end of the big bonus, the game can be advanced without worrying about the gaming state being controlled by RT1, thereby giving the player a sense of security.

  In addition, RT2 is a game state that is advantageous to a player who is controlled on the condition that a normal game state or three choices A to C are won in RT3. It is necessary to win. The three choices A to C are not won at the same time, but each of the left reels 3L is operated by operating the stop button 12L at a timing at which "red 7," "white 7," and "BAR" can be derived. It has become something that can be. That is, if the operation timing of the stop button 12L is not appropriate, even if one of the three choices A to C is won, no winning is made and the gaming state is not controlled by RT2.

  Here, if the RT navigation flag is not set in the normal gaming state or RT3, that is, if it is not decided to perform RT navigation, any of the three choices A to C will be determined even if the three choices A to C are won. You will not be notified until you have won the type. In this case, since the player cannot operate the stop button 12L at a timing for reliably winning the winning one of the three choices A to C, there is a possibility of causing the RT2 to control in the internal lottery. Even if it occurs, RT2 cannot be controlled at a constant rate.

  On the other hand, if the RT navigation flag is set in the normal gaming state or RT3, that is, if it is determined to perform RT navigation, any one of the three choices A to C is won. The player is notified of whether or not it is present. The player operates the stop button 12L at a timing at which the one of the three choices A to C that has been notified can win, thereby allowing the three choices A to C to win and controlling the gaming state to RT2. It can be. Thereby, a player can intervene in a game by his / her own operation regarding control to RT2 which is a game state advantageous to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the operation timing of the stop button 12L for winning the three choices A to C controlled by the RT2 is completely different depending on which of the three choices A to C is won. Depending on which of the three choices A to C is won, the player has to change the timing of operating the stop button 12L in order to control the RT2, so the player's sense of intervention in the game In addition, since the technicality of timing the operation of the stop button 12L when performing an operation to intervene in the game is also required, the interest of the game can be further improved.

  Here, the three choices A to C are won and the RT selection is not performed, or even if the RT navigation is performed, the player mistakes the stop operation to win the three choices A to C. If not, not only missed the opportunity to control the gaming state to RT2, but also the profit for the medal that should have been paid out by winning the three choices A to C, which is a small role The person is lost.

  However, since the number of medals to be paid out by winning the three choices A to C is only 3, which is the same as the number of bets set per game, the player's sense of loss of profit will not be too great. Even if you miss the three choices A to C, RT1 does not mean that the gaming state will be controlled by RT1, and if you win three choices A to C, you will have another chance to control the gaming state to RT2. Therefore, the player's sense of loss of profits will not be too great.

  In addition, when the winning of the three choices A to C controlled by RT2 is missed, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won as the display result of the variable display device 2. Opportunities that can be derived when are being derived. Therefore, even if there is a profit lost due to the loss of the three choices A to C, the player can expect to win the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2). Can improve the interest of

  In addition, each of the three choices A to C is a role that can be won simultaneously in one game for each of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2) in the internal lottery. For this reason, when winning the three choices A to C and being controlled by RT2, it is possible to expect a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), or a big bonus (2). Thereby, it becomes possible to give the player a sense of expectation more than being controlled by RT2 by winning three choices A to C, and it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

  By the way, as described above, whether or not to perform RT navigation for notifying the selection of the three choices A to C in RT3 so as to be controlled by RT2, first, the gaming state is controlled to a big bonus. It will be decided when. When the gaming state is controlled to the big bonus, the effect during the big bonus is performed in each game.

  Here, before the first game of the big bonus is started, the characters A to C are sequentially switched and displayed on the liquid crystal display 4, and the first game of the big bonus is performed by the player's betting number setting operation. When the betting number for the game is determined, the character type displayed at that time is the character type applied to the big bonus medium effect. As described above, since the contents of the effect during the big bonus change depending on the selection of the character type according to the setting timing of the bet number, the fun of selecting the character type is increased.

  Further, when the big bonus is controlled to determine whether or not to perform RT navigation after the end of the big bonus, when the character A is selected, the winning of the bell is selected, and when the character B is selected, the winning of the watermelon or cherry is selected. When the character C is selected, the selection of the three choices A to C differs depending on the type of the selected character. In addition, the probability that RT navigation is determined at each opportunity is also different from 1/32, 1/4, and 1/1. However, considering the winning probabilities of each combination, the probability that RT navigation will be performed before the end of the big bonus does not differ greatly regardless of which type of character is selected. Thus, since the selection of the character at the start of the big bonus affects not only mere production but also the progress of the game itself, the player's sense of intervention in the game can be enhanced, thereby improving the interest of the game. .

  Furthermore, when it is decided to perform RT navigation in the big bonus, RT navigation notification is performed to notify the player of this, but the images displayed at the time of RT navigation notification are respectively selected. This is an image of the selected character. Furthermore, RT navigation notifications are also made at the end of the big bonus when character A is selected, when the number of bets for the next game is determined when character B is selected, and when the character C is selected, three options are selected. Depending on the type of the selected character, it differs immediately after winning A to C. As described above, the selection of the character at the start of the big bonus also makes a difference in the RT navigation notification method performed when it is determined that the RT navigation is to be performed, so that the fun of selecting the character type is further increased. Will be able to.

  In addition, in the game from the 3 games before the end of RT2 to the end of RT2, a continuous production is also performed. In RT2, where the last three games are played continuously, the replay winning probability derived in preference to the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is very high, so regular bonus, big bonus (1 ) Or the big bonus (2), it is difficult to win the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2). Furthermore, 97 games are consumed at RT2 until the continuous performance is started, and 100 games are consumed at RT2 until the continuous performance is completed, so regular bonus, big bonus (1) or until the end of RT2 The possibility of winning the big bonus (2) is very high.

  In the game after the end of RT2, there is a high possibility that the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) has already been won. Since the probability is low, the possibility of winning the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is very high. As a result, immediately after the end of RT2, the player's expectation for winning the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, by performing a continuous performance immediately before the game immediately after the end of RT2, which is very likely to win the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2), that is, the last three games of RT2, The player's expectation for winning the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) can be increased more effectively, and the fun of the game can be further improved.

  The bonus medium effect (and the bonus winning effect performed immediately before) when the above-mentioned gaming state is a regular bonus or a big bonus and the continuous effect performed in the last three games of RT2 are given to the liquid crystal display 4. It is performed by displaying an image, and is an effect performed over a period of a plurality of games. Bonus production and continuous production are executed at either stage 1 or stage 2 according to the player's selection, but the stage of production varies depending on the progress of the game regardless of the player's selection. is not.

  Further, although it is not an effect indicating the current progress of the game, it is not a period during the game from the operation of the start lever 11 to the derivation of the display result of the variable display device 2, and in a predetermined period, If no game operation is performed, a demonstration effect is executed. When the player instructs execution of a history display effect by long-pressing the effect stage switching button 17, the history display effect is executed. Furthermore, the stage can be switched by operating the stage switch button 17 (except for a long press) during the period between the games.

  When performing an effect performed by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 4, it is necessary to first read the effect data of the effect to be executed from the ROM 123 and write it into the execution effect data area 122-4 of the RAM 122. There is a processing overhead required to read / write the effect data. Since the bonus effect data for performing the bonus winning effect and the effect during the bonus, or the continuous effect data for performing the continuous effect, it is necessary to execute the effect over a plurality of games. The amount of data is larger than that of the effect data, and the overhead required for reading / writing is larger than the effect data of the demonstration effect and the history display effect.

  Here, even if a bonus effect or a continuous effect is being executed, if the game operation is not performed for a predetermined period in the period between games, the demonstration effect is executed. Data must be read from the ROM 123 and written to the execution effect data area 122-4. In this case, since the demonstration effect production data must be overwritten on the bonus production data or continuous production data, if the demonstration production is ended after some game operation, the original bonus medium production or continuous production will be resumed. Then, the bonus effect data or the continuous effect data must be read again from the ROM 123 and written in the execution effect data area 122-4. In addition to this, data indicating how far the bonus medium effect or the continuous effect has been executed at the start of the demonstration effect must be saved and restored at the end of the demonstration effect. The same applies when a history display effect is about to be executed by a long press operation of the effect stage switching button 17 by the player.

  Further, even during the execution of the bonus effect or the continuous effect, the effect stage can be switched during the period between the games, and the effect stage during the bonus or the continuous effect can be switched from there by operating the effect stage switching button 17. If this is the case, the effect data corresponding to the new effect stage must be read from the ROM 123 and written in the execution effect data area 122-4. If this is allowed, the same process must be performed many times each time the effect stage switching button 17 is operated.

  On the other hand, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, the demonstration invalid flag is not erased even if one game is finished during execution of the bonus effect or the continuous effect, and the effect stage switching button 17 The operation of is also disabled. In other words, since the demonstration effect data and the history display effect data are prohibited from being read from the ROM 123 and written into the execution effect data area 122-4, the bonus effect data corresponding to the bonus effect being executed, The continuous effect data corresponding to the continuous effect is not overwritten by the effect data of the demonstration effect or the history display effect and is not erased from the execution effect data area 122-4. Since it is not erased, there is no need to read out bonus effect data and continuous effect data from the ROM 123 and write them in the execution effect data area 122-4.

  For this reason, in order to execute a demonstration effect or a history display effect that is not directly related to the current game progress, bonus effect data and continuous effect data with a large amount of data are read from the ROM 123 and executed effect data in the RAM 122. The overhead of the processing for writing in the area 122-4 will not be duplicated. Further, there is no processing overhead of saving data indicating how far the bonus medium effect or the continuous effect has been executed at the start of the demonstration effect or the history display effect, and returning the data when the demonstration effect ends.

  In addition, since the operation of the effect stage switching button 17 is also invalidated during the execution of the bonus effect or the continuous effect, the effect stage is not switched, and the same situation is dealt with only by changing the effect stage. It is possible to prevent the overhead that the effect data has to be read from the ROM 123 and written to the execution effect data area 122-4 of the RAM 122.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, when the gaming state is the big bonus or the regular bonus, the bonus medium music is continuously played, and when the last three games of RT2 are continuously produced, the continuous production is being performed. The music is continuously played, and the music during RT2 is continuously played during the previous RT2. These music pieces are reproduced without interruption between games and are output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U.

  If the player has not performed a game operation (betting number setting operation or start operation) for a predetermined time between the games, it is considered that the player has interrupted the game. At this time, the outputs from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U are muted. In addition, even before the predetermined time has passed without the player performing a game operation, when the settlement button 16 is operated by the player and the bet number or credit set for the next game is settled, It is considered that the player has interrupted the game, and the outputs from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U are muted. As a result, even though the game is interrupted, the bonus medium music, the continuous production music, or the music during RT2 are continuously output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U at a high volume, causing trouble for the surrounding players. This is no longer the case.

  In addition, during the game from the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R to all stoppages, the music in bonus is in the big bonus or regular bonus, and the music in continuous production is in continuous production before the continuous production. If it is during RT2, the music in RT2 is reproduced, and in other cases, the music in game is reproduced and output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U. On the other hand, after starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, the player must operate the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R to stop each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  Here, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have started to rotate by the operation of the start lever 11, but when the reels are left as they are and are not stopped, it is considered that the player has temporarily stopped the game. In such a case, when the in-game timer that counts the time from the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R times a predetermined time, the outputs from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U are muted. As a result, although the game is interrupted, the bonus medium music, the continuous production music, the music during RT2 or the music during the game are continuously output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U at a large volume, which is annoying to the surrounding players. It will not be over.

  The in-game timer starts counting from 0 when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate. However, when the player operates a part of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, the timer starts from 0 again. It is supposed to start timing from. For this reason, the player is playing a game (that is, operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R), but the output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U is stopped, and the music is played back. The production effect will not be lowered.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, by attaching the connector restricting member 500 including the attachment side member 510 and the connector cover 520 to the board case 200, the game control board accommodated in the board case 200 is stored. The board-side connector 620a and the cable-side connector 610a are restricted from being removed, and in this state, the board case 200 is attached to the mounting base 250, and the fixing member 255 and the sealing piece 232 are fixed to each other. If the removal of the connector restricting member 500 is restricted and the sealing piece 232 of the board case 200 is broken to release the fixation between the board case 200 and the housing (mounting base 250), the board side connector The cable-side connector 610a cannot be removed from the 620a. In other words, the cable-side connector 610a cannot be removed without leaving a trace that the sealing piece 232 is broken, and a fraudulent instrument such as a driving instrument cannot be connected without leaving a trace. You will be able to discover that there is a possibility that

  Further, when the game control board 101 is replaced together with the board case 200 containing the game control board 101 due to a failure or the like, the sealing piece 232 is broken to fix the board case 200 and the housing (mounting base 250). If released, the connector restricting member 500 can be detached from the board case 200 and the cable side connector 610a can be removed from the board side connector 620a. Therefore, the connector restricting member 500 can be destroyed or the board case 200 can be destroyed. The cable-side connector 610a can be separated from the board-side connector 620a without opening.

  Further, the connector restricting member 500 is composed of an attachment side member 510 and a connector cover 520. After the attachment side member 510 is attached to the board case 200, the cable side connector 610a is connected to the board side connector 620a, and the board is in that state. The cable-side connector 610a cannot be removed from the board-side connector 620a by being attached to the attachment-side member 510 so as to cover a part of the cable-side connector 620a from above. Is connected to the board-side connector 620a, and then the locking cylinder 522 of the connector cover 520 is fitted into the locking hole 513a of the locking hole 513 of the attachment-side member 510 located around the board-side connector 620a. The connector cover 520 is simply attached to the attachment side member 510. Since part of the cable-side connector 610a is covered and the movement of the cable-side connector 610a in the unplugging direction is restricted, the assembly work is reduced in restricting the removal of the cable-side connector 610a from the board-side connector 620a. it can.

  Further, even when the game control board 101 is housed in the board case 200, it is only necessary to connect the cable side connector 610a to the board side connector 620a as it is and then attach the connector cover 520. In this case, the assembly work can be more effectively reduced when the removal of the cable-side connector 610a from the board-side connector 620a is restricted.

  In addition, the connector cover 510 does not cover the entire connection portion between the cable-side connector 610a and the board-side connector 620a, but covers only a part of the cable-side connector 610a in the pulling direction side. Not only can the connector 610a be securely removed from the board-side connector 620a, but also the material required for manufacturing the connector cover 510 can be reduced.

  In addition, the connector cover 520 is attached to the attachment side member 510 with only one locking cylinder 522, but a rib that contacts the surface of the base piece 510a of the attachment side member 510 is provided on one side wall of the connector cover 520. Since 521b and 521b are formed and the movement of the connector cover 520 is restricted, the removal of the cable side connector 610a from the board side connector 620a can be reliably restricted.

  In addition, inwardly engaging portions 511 and 511 are formed at both ends extending from the base piece 510a of the attachment side member 510, and the engaging portions 511 and 511 are elastically deformed outward. In this state, the mounting member 510 is attached to the board case 200 by being assembled to the board case 200 and engaged with the locking grooves 514 and 514 formed on the back surface of the board case 200. Since the member 500 can be attached to the board case 200 without using other members such as screws and pins, the number of components can be reduced.

  Further, when the attachment side member 510 constituting the connector restricting member 500 is attached to the board case 200, the opposing surfaces of the attachment side member 510 to the base case 510 a and the upper pieces 510 c, 510 c with respect to the board case 200 are the steps in the upper case 203. Since the upper surface of the portion 203b and the bottom surface of the concave portion 203f are in contact with each other, it is possible to effectively prevent unauthorized parts from being attached to the connector regulating member 500 and the surface of the board case 200.

  Further, since the attachment side member 510 and the connector cover 520 constituting the connector restricting member 500 are both made of a transparent synthetic resin material, the visibility in the board case 200 may be impaired by the connector restricting member 500. Therefore, there is no problem in monitoring the game control board 101. Further, even when an unauthorized part is attached to the gap between the connector restricting member 500 and the board case 200, it can be easily found.

  Further, the connector connection between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44, that is, the connection between the board side connector 620a of the game control board 101 and the cable side connector 610a of the cable 600a, the cable side connector 611a of the cable 600a and the operation unit. Regarding the connection between the board-side connector 621a of the relay board 107 and the connection between the board-side connector 622g of the operation part relay board 107 and the cable-side connector 612g of the cable 601g, the connection between these connectors is released. It is restricted by the member 650. As a result, any one of the connectors of the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44 is replaced with a connector such as an illegal driving tool and connected to the game control board 110 of the game control board 101, and signals relating to the progress of the game. Since it is difficult to perform illegal acts such as illegally inputting and outputting the information, it is possible to effectively prevent illegal sales.

  Further, in order to release the connector connection between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44, the sealing piece 232 of the board case 200, the connection piece 522a of the connector cover 520, and the connection piece 684a of the cover member 680 are broken. As a result, when even one of the connector connections between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44 is released, the trace remains and it is extremely difficult to erase the trace. , The above fraud can be more effectively suppressed.

  In addition, there is only one relay board for the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44, but when a plurality of relay boards are used, the removal of all connector connections existing between them is restricted. In this way, the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44 are connected to the game control unit 110 of the game control board 101 by replacing one of the connectors between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44 with a connector such as an illegal driving tool. Since it becomes difficult to perform an illegal act such as illegally inputting / outputting a signal related to the progress of the game, it is possible to effectively prevent the implementation of illegal business.

  Further, the first electronic components 45, 46, 41, 42L, 43C, 42R, 44, 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, 81 that input signals to the game control board 101 according to the progress of the game and the progress of the game Of the second electronic components 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, 82 for which a signal is output from the game control board 101 in response, a connector restricting member is provided only for the connector connection between the inserted medal sensor 44 and the game control board 101. The release of the connection between each other is regulated. In other words, if there is no signal, the inserted medal sensor 44 cannot advance the game (if the signal from the inserted medal sensor 44 is not input, the number of bets cannot be set and the game cannot be started) and the game control. Only the connector connection with the board 101 is provided with a connector restricting member to restrict the release of the connection between the connectors, and the connection between the other electronic components and the game control board 101 is released to drive the instrument. Even if it is replaced with a connector, it will be impossible to automatically advance the game automatically, so that it is possible to prevent fraud with the minimum restrictions, and to disconnect these connectors The number of parts can be reduced.

  In addition, there is one signal line connecting the game control unit 110 and a plurality of electronic components that perform input / output of signals necessary for the progress of the game, for the game control board 101 and the operation unit relay board 107. By connecting the cable 600a to the board connector 610a of the game control board 101 and the cable connector 620a, that is, by restricting the release of only one connector connection, a plurality of signal lines are connected to each other. It is possible to restrict the release of the connection, and it is not necessary to prepare a plurality of parts for restricting the release of the connector connection, and the number of these parts can be reduced.

  Even when a plurality of signal lines connecting the game control unit 110 and a plurality of electronic components that perform input / output of signals necessary for the progress of the game are connected via a plurality of cables, the board side connectors are brought close to each other. It is necessary to prepare a plurality of parts for restricting the release of the connector connection by restricting the release of the connection between the plurality of board side connectors and the plurality of cable side connectors with one part. The number of these parts can be reduced.

  Also, the connection between the cable side connector 611a of the cable 600a connecting the game control board 101 and the operation part relay board 107 and the board side connector 621a of the operation part relay board 107 is released, and the operation part relay board 107 and the insertion medal sensor 44. Since the release of the connection between the cable-side connector 612g of the cable 601g and the board-side connector 622g of the operation unit relay board 107 is simultaneously restricted by one connector restricting member 650, the connection of the plurality of connectors is released. It is not necessary to prepare a plurality of parts for regulating the number of parts, and the number of parts can be reduced.

  Further, after the backup power source of the game control unit 110 passes from the game control board 101 via the cable 600a-operation unit relay board 107-cable 601g-inserted medal sensor 44-cable 601g-operation unit relay board 107-cable 600a, Connection to the board side connector 620a of the game control board 101 and the cable side connector 610a of the cable 600a in the state where the power supply to the slot machine 1 is cut off and the cable 600a. The connection between the cable side connector 611a of the operation unit relay board 107 and the board side connector 621a of the operation unit relay board 107 and the connection of the board side connector 622g of the operation unit relay board 107 and the cable side connector 612g of the cable 601g is released. Backup power supply Supply line is disconnected, it can not hold data RAM112 the game control unit 110, so that the lost. That is, when even one connection between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44 is released, the backup data held in the RAM 112 of the game control unit 110 is lost.

  On the other hand, in order to connect an unauthorized device such as a driving device, it is necessary to insert / remove the connector. However, even if a special device is selected or a gaming state is illegally used, it is replaced with a regular connector. Therefore, since the data in the RAM 112 is initialized by releasing the connection of the connector, the slot machine 1 set in a state in which the special role is won using the driving tool or in a game state advantageous to the player is used as a game. Unauthorized sales such as providing to a player at the start of business of a store can be prevented.

  Also, when the game control unit 110 is activated and returns to the state before the power interruption, the CPU 111 transmits a power-on command indicating the winning status of the special role and the game state, and the effect control unit 120 receives the power-on command. Then, the winning situation and game state of the special combination are displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 and notified.

  Here, in order to connect an unauthorized device such as a driving device, it is necessary to turn off the power once (disconnecting the connector without turning off the power will cause a failure). Even if you cancel and use a driving device to illegally win a special role or set a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, when you restart the game control unit 110, Since it can be easily determined from the outside that it is controlled to an advantageous gaming state, the slot machine 1 set to a state in which a special role is won using a driving tool or a gaming state advantageous to a player It is possible to effectively prevent illegal sales such as providing to a player at the start of business of a store.

  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.

  In the above embodiment, the engaging portions 511 and 511 of the attachment side member 510 are elastically deformed outward and engaged with the engaging grooves 514 and 514 formed on the back surface of the substrate case 200. When the attachment member 510 is attached to the substrate case 200 and the substrate case 200 to which the attachment side member 510 is attached is fixed to the attachment base 250 (housing) so as not to be detached, the side piece of the attachment side member 510 510d and 510d are in contact with the inner surfaces of the side walls 250b and 250c of the mounting base 250, and are held between them so that the deformation of the both side pieces 510d and 510d of the mounting side member 510 to the outside is restricted. The configuration is such that it cannot be removed from the case 200.

  On the other hand, for example, when a part of the attachment side member is fixed on the back surface of the substrate case 200 with a screw or a detachable locking pin, and the substrate case 200 is detachably attached to the housing (attachment base). In addition, the screws and the locking pins may be concealed, and the board case 200 may be attached to the housing so that the attachment side member is prevented from being removed from the board case 200. In addition to this, any structure can be used as long as the attachment-side member cannot be detached from the substrate case 200 after the attachment-side member is attached to the substrate case 200 and the substrate case 200 is fixed to the housing. A simple configuration may be adopted.

  In the above embodiment, the connector cover 520 is attached to the attachment side member 510 with only one locking cylinder 522. This configuration is preferable in that the structure of the connector cover 520 and the attachment side member 510 can be simplified. On the other hand, the connector cover 520 is provided with a plurality of locking cylinders 522, and the attachment side member 510 is provided with a locking hole 513a at each corresponding position, so that the connector cover 520 is attached to the attachment side member 510 at a plurality of locations. You may make it attach. By doing in this way, the removal | extraction with respect to the board | substrate side connector 620a of the cable side connector 610a can be controlled more firmly. Furthermore, in this case, it is preferable to attach the connector cover 520 to the attachment side member 510 at a plurality of locations across the connection portion between the cable side connector 610a and the board side connector 620a. The removal of the cable-side connector 610a from the board-side connector 620a can be more firmly regulated.

  In the above embodiment, only the connector connection between the inserted medal sensor 44 and the game control board 101 is provided with the connector restricting member to restrict the connection between the connectors. In contrast to this, only the connector connection between the start switch 41 and the game control board 101 may be provided with a connector restricting member to restrict the release of the connection between the connectors. Also, if the reel is not configured to stop until the reel is operated after the reel starts rotating, only the connector connection between the stop switch 42L, 42C, 42R and the game control board 101 is restricted. A member may be provided to restrict the release of the connection between the connectors. In these cases, the same effect as the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  In the above embodiment, the backup power is returned from the game control board 101 to the game control board 101 via the inserted medal sensor 44 and supplied to the game control unit 110, so that the connector connection between them is established. When released, the data in the RAM 112 was lost. On the other hand, an electronic component that always inputs and outputs signals necessary for the progress of the game (for example, the start switch 41 or a configuration that does not stop the reel until the reel is stopped after the reel starts rotating. The same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained even through the stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R, etc.

  Capacitors and batteries that store backup power are mounted on electronic component mounting boards and relay boards (operation unit relay board 107, etc.) for these electronic components, which are required to input and output signals necessary for the progress of the game. A backup power supply line from a capacitor or a battery mounted on the mounting board or the relay board is connected to the game control board via a cable together with a signal line of the electronic component, and is supplied to the game control unit 110. You may make it do. Even in this case, the data in the RAM 112 will be lost when the connector connection between the mounting board or the relay board and the game control board 101 is released. Since the control board 101 is supplied with backup power via a cable from a capacitor or battery mounted on the mounting board or relay board, the backup power is supplied to the game control unit 110 when the cable is disconnected. In order to continue supply, it is necessary to short-circuit the backup power supply line across the board, and it is very difficult to release the connector connection while continuing to supply backup power. Connection can be effectively prevented.

  In addition, for example, it is equipped with a signal output circuit that always outputs a specific signal even in the event of a power failure, and always detects a specific signal even in the event of a power failure, and if the detection of a specific signal is interrupted, that fact Is mounted on the game control board 101, and the output path of this specific signal is controlled from the game control board 101 via electronic components that are required to input and output signals necessary for the progress of the game. Returning to the board 101, it is configured to be input to the signal monitoring circuit, and when the game control unit 110 is activated, it is confirmed whether or not the fact that the detection of the specific signal is interrupted is stored in the signal monitoring circuit, and the specific signal In the case where it is stored that the detection is interrupted, the initialization 1 described above may be executed to clear the data stored in the RAM 112. Even in such a case, it is possible to prevent illegal sales such as providing the game machine with the slot machine 1 set in a state where the special role is won using the driving tool at the start of the business of the game shop.

  In the above embodiment, when the game control unit 110 is activated and returns to the state before the power interruption, the CPU 111 transmits a power-on command, and the effect control unit 120 receives the power-on command. The winning status of the combination and the game state are notified on the liquid crystal display 4. On the other hand, when the game control unit 110 is activated and returned to the state before the power interruption, the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, and the payout display 13 which are directly controlled by the game control unit 110 are used as special roles. Even if the presence / absence of the winning or the gaming state is notified, the same effect as the above embodiment can be obtained. In addition, a notification LED for notifying the winning of a special role or a gaming state is provided as an electronic component directly controlled by the game control unit 110, and the notification LED is used when the game control unit 110 is returned to the state before power interruption when the game control unit 110 is activated. In this case, the winning situation of the special role and the game state may be notified.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the bonus medium music, the RT2 music, or the continuous production music is being played, the settlement button 16 is operated, and the bet number or credit already set for the next game is settled. When a demonstration effect is performed without a game operation for a predetermined time, or when a history display effect is performed according to the player's operation, the reproduced music from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U Was muted so that those players could not hear these sounds. Also, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R or the last stop button operation, the output from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U of the music being played is muted, These sounds were made inaudible to surrounding players.

  However, in these cases, the output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U may not be muted, but only the volume level of the output audio may be lowered to a certain level. Moreover, it is good also as what switches the music reproduced | regenerated in these cases to another music with a low audio | voice level. That is, the sound of the music may be output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U even in such a case as long as the volume is not high enough to cause trouble for surrounding players. Alternatively, in these cases, the reproduction of the music itself may be stopped. In the case where the reproduction of the music itself is stopped, the reproduction of the music may be started again if necessary in the scene where the mute release event has occurred.

  Also, even if a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, or the operation of the last stop button, in this case, there is a possibility that the player is only temporarily interrupting the game. However, when the settlement button 16 is operated and the set bet number and / or credit is settled, or when a demonstration performance is performed without a game operation for a predetermined time, the player temporarily It is hard to say that the game is simply interrupted. Therefore, in the former case, the volume of the music to be output is reduced or switched to another music with a low audio level. In the latter case, the reproduction of the music itself may be stopped. Good.

  In the above embodiment, the gaming state of RT1 and RT2 does not end only by winning the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), except when the prescribed number of games is consumed. If these bonuses were not actually won, they could not be terminated. However, the gaming state of RT1 and RT2 may be ended only by winning the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2). Since RT1 has no substantial difference between the normal gaming state and the replay winning probability, and the number of continuous games is only 5 games, only RT2 is won by regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) It may be terminated.

  If RT2 (and RT1) is not finished waiting for the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2), but only ends in the internal lottery, the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1 ) Winning flag or big bonus (2) Replay A is less likely to win when the winning flag is carried over. That is, as a result of giving priority to the derivation of Replay A, it is unlikely that a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2) will be won, so a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2) Immediately after winning, the player will be able to earn regular bonuses and big bonuses.

  In the above embodiment, the RT navigation notifications are all displayed on the liquid crystal display, although there is a difference in timing when any of the characters A, B, and C is selected by the player at the start of the big bonus. It was supposed to be performed by displaying an image on the device 4. However, RT navigation notification may be performed in a manner different from the display of images on the liquid crystal display 4 in some or all of the three types of characters. For example, when sound is output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U, predetermined sound may be output according to the type of the selected character.

  In the above embodiment, in the RT navigation, a stop operation that can be controlled by the RT 2 by displaying an image corresponding to the type of the selected one of the three choices A to C on the liquid crystal display 4. The player was able to specify the procedure. However, the information to be notified in the RT navigation does not directly notify the winning result of the internal lottery in this way, but it is some information that allows the player to specify the procedure of the stop operation that can be controlled by the RT2. Any information may be used, and the information may be the procedure of the stop operation itself, or may be information unrelated to the winning result of the internal lottery or the stop operation on the surface.

  For example, in response to the selection of the three choices A to C, the background color of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 is red (corresponding to “red 7”), white (corresponding to “white 7”), black (“ Or the character type displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 may be changed. Further, if different symbols are arranged in the vicinity of “red 7”, “white 7”, and “BAR” in the left reel 3L, such symbols may be notified.

  In the above embodiment, there are three types of three choices A to C that allow RT2 advantageous to the player to control the gaming state. However, even if any of the three choices A to C is won, the RT2 continuation game The number was the same. On the other hand, the number of continued games in RT2 may differ depending on which of the three choices A to C is won. Thereby, it becomes interested to which of the three choices A to C wins, and the interest of the game can be further improved. In addition, there may be a plurality of types of symbols for controlling the gaming state by RT1, which is disadvantageous to the player, and the number of continuing games of RT1 may be different depending on the type.

  For example, as a symbol for causing RT1 to control the gaming state, cherry is determined in addition to the above-mentioned replay A, and the number of RT1 continuous games controlled by winning a cherry is 500 games. In this case, the expected value of the number of continuation games of RT1 per time (however, RT1 will not be terminated in the middle due to regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) winning, winning the cherry If it is, it is assumed that a prize will be won.) Is 5 × 8992 / (8992 + 620) + 500 × 620 / (8992 + 620) ≈36.92.

  In this way, RT1 is controlled not only for a short period of 5 games by winning Replay A, but also for RT1 for a long period of 500 games by winning Cherry, so that RT1 can be triggered by any design Since the player can be interested in whether it is controlled, the interest of the game can be further improved. However, even in this case, the expected value of the number of continued games in RT1 is smaller than the reciprocal of the probability of winning the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2). Can be controlled.

  In the above-described embodiment, the symbols whose gaming state is controlled by RT2 are the three-choice A to C symbols which are small roles in which three medals are paid out by winning. However, the number of medals to be paid out when winning the three choices A to C is not limited to three but can be any number up to fifteen. However, in order to reduce the player's feeling of loss due to the fact that he / she did not win these roles, the number (one, two or three) less than three, which is the maximum bet number in one game, is set. Is preferred.

  In addition, the symbol whose gaming state is controlled by RT2 may be a symbol as a replay instead of a small role. On the other hand, the symbol whose gaming state is controlled by RT1 may be a small role. For example, in addition to Replay A (JAC-JAC-JAC) and Replay B (JAC-JAC-Bell) in the above embodiment, Replay 1 (Red 7-JAC-JAC), Replay 2 (White 7-JAC-) JAC) and Replay 3 (BAR-JAC-JAC) may be determined as winning combinations, and Replays 1 to 3 may be applied instead of the above three choices A to C. Also in this case, the player loses a sense of loss because the player loses only 3 cards that must be used for setting the number of bets for the next game. .

  In the above embodiment, the symbols of the left reel 3L constituting the display modes of the three choices A to C are “red 7”, “white 7”, and “BAR”, respectively. Here, with respect to the left reel 3L, “red 7”, “white 7”, and “BAR” are arranged one by one, and the stop button 12L of the stop button 12L can be operated regardless of the order in which the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R are operated. It was possible to win the three choices A to C by operating timing. The operation timing of the stop buttons 12C and 12R corresponding to the middle and right reels 3C and 3R did not affect the presence or absence of the derivation of the three choices A to C.

  On the other hand, depending on the arrangement of the symbols on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, if the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated in a predetermined order, the RT2 will surely win a role for controlling the gaming state, There are cases where operating in an order other than the order may not win a combination in which the gaming state is controlled by RT2. For example, when the three-choice A symbol combination is “red 7-bell-bell” and three “red 7” are arranged at intervals of 7 frames for the left reel 3L (any of reels 3L, 3C, 3R). Assuming that “bells” are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less), when the 3rd choice B is won, if the left reel 3L is operated first, the 3rd choice B will always be won, but the left If the reel 3L is not operated first, there is a case where the third choice B is not won depending on the operation timing.

  Similarly, if the three-choice B symbol combination is “bell-white 7-bell” and three “white 7” are arranged at an interval of 7 frames for the reel 3C in the middle, is it sure to win the three-choice B? No is determined by the order in which the inner reel 3C is operated. If the symbol combination of 3 options C is “Bell-Bell-BAR” and 3 “BARs” are arranged at intervals of 7 frames on the right reel 3R, whether or not to win 3 options C is determined by whether or not The order in which the reels 3R are operated is determined.

  In this case, in the RT navigation, when the three choices A to C are won, only the operation order of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R that always wins the three choices A to C may be notified. However, even when the type of the winning one of the three choices A to C is notified, the player specifies the operation order of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R that always wins the three choices A to C depending on the type. be able to. Thereby, according to the notified operation order (or the operation order specified according to the notified type of combination), the player can select the stop buttons 12L, 12C, By operating 12R, the gaming state can be controlled by RT2.

  In the above embodiment, before the first game of the big bonus is started, the characters A to C are sequentially switched and displayed on the liquid crystal display 4, and the timing when the bet number for the first game of the big bonus is determined. In accordance with the type of character displayed in, the type of effect in the big bonus is selected. However, the type of performance during the big bonus is not selected by the operation related to the progress of the game like the setting of the number of bets, but the player can be selected by an operation completely independent of the progress of the game. Also good. Also, the RT navigation notification may be the only effect whose contents are changed in the big bonus according to the player's selection.

  In the above embodiment, whether or not to perform RT navigation at a different opportunity is determined according to the type of character selected by the player at the start of the big bonus. When it is determined that RT navigation is to be performed, RT navigation notification is performed in a different manner depending on the type of character selected by the player at the start of the big bonus, and at a different timing. On the other hand, only the RT navigation notification mode differs according to the type of character selected by the player, or only the timing for performing the RT navigation notification depends on the character type selected by the player. You can also.

  In addition, RT Navi does not require RT Navi lottery or three choices A to C, but it is always performed in RT3 after the end of the big bonus and the normal gaming state following this, and the prescribed game in RT1 or RT2 When returning to the normal gaming state by digesting the number, RT navigation may not be performed. Also, RT navigation may always be performed when a predetermined number of games or more have been consumed since the end of the big bonus or regular bonus.

  In the above embodiment, only the big bonus of the regular bonus and the big bonus is selected by the player's operation by selecting the type of character (effect mode) executed during the big bonus at the start of the bonus. Whether or not to perform RT navigation is determined in accordance with the type of RT navigation, and RT navigation notification is performed. However, these things can be performed not only in the big bonus but also in the regular bonus, and can be performed only in the regular bonus without being performed in the big bonus.

  In the above embodiment, the operation means for the player to instruct execution of the history display effect is also used as the effect stage switching button 17 for instructing to switch the effect stage, but is separate from the effect stage switching button 17. Operation means may be provided. In addition, the production stages that are switched by operating the production stage switching button 17 are not limited to the two types of stages 1 and 2, and there may be three or more types of stages. In this case, effect data such as a bonus medium effect may be prepared for each type of effect stage and stored in the ROM 123 in advance.

  Further, the difference in the production stage is not limited to the type of character appearing in the production and the type of background image used in the production. Only one of the type of character appearing in the production and the type of background used in the production may be different depending on the production stage. For example, only the character appearing in the production and / or the background color used for the production may be different depending on the production stage. Moreover, the difference in effect stage can also cause a difference in the execution probability of the effect and the execution mode of the effect. For example, the execution probability of the winning notification effect may be different depending on whether stage 1 or stage 2 is selected.

  Furthermore, the images displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 may be exactly the same even if the performance stages are different. In addition to displaying images on the liquid crystal display 4, the effects in the slot machine are not only the display of images but also the sound output from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U, the reel lamp 3LP and the game effect lamp. Many of them are performed by combining lighting of 75A to 75M. Therefore, for example, the images displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 in the stage 1 and the stage 2 are the same, but the BGM (Back Ground Music) of the effect may be different.

  In the above embodiment, only one CPU 121 is mounted on the effect control board 102, and the CPU 121 reads the effect data from the ROM 123 and stores the effect data to the execution effect data area 122-4 in the RAM 122. All of writing, development of image data in the frame buffer 122-5, and display of an image corresponding to the image data developed in the frame buffer 122-5 on the liquid crystal display 4 are controlled. On the other hand, a video processor that controls display of an image on the liquid crystal display 4 may be provided separately from the CPU 121. Here, the video processor may have its own memory (VRAM) separately from the RAM 122.

  When the video processor has its own VRAM, only the frame buffer can be provided in the VRAM, or both the execution effect data area and the frame buffer can be provided in the VRAM. In the former case, the CPU 121 performs reading data from the ROM 123 to the execution effect data area 122-4 and sends a command to the video processor, and the video processor sends the effect data from the execution effect data area 122-4. And the image data can be developed in a frame buffer in the VRAM.

  In the latter case, the CPU 121 may read the effect data from the ROM 123 and pass it to the video processor, and the video processor may write the effect data passed to the execution effect data area in the VRAM. The image data may be developed in a frame buffer in the VRAM based on the effect data written in the execution effect data area in the VRAM.

  On the other hand, if the video processor does not have its own VRAM, both the CPU 121 and the video processor may write data to the RAM 122. In this case, the CPU 121 controls from the reading of the effect data to the ROM 123 to the writing to the execution effect data area 122-4 to the frame buffer 122-5 based on the effect data written in the execution effect data area 122-4. The video processor can control the development of the image data and the display of the image on the liquid crystal display 4.

  The CPU 121 and the video processor control the reading of the effect data from the ROM 123 by the CPU 121 and the video processor and the writing of the effect data to the execution effect data area 122-4 (or the execution effect data area in the VRAM) for each word. You don't have to. For example, the first address and the last address (or data size) of the effect data to be read from the ROM 123 are specified, and the data in the specified range is collected in the execution effect data area 122-4 (or the execution effect data area in the VRAM). Even when the data is transferred and written, the CPU 121 or the video processor controls the reading of the effect data from the ROM 123 and the writing of the effect data to the execution effect data area 122-4 (or the execution effect data area in the VRAM). Will be.

  In the above embodiment, the demonstration effect has been started because the game has not progressed for a predetermined time in a period other than during the game, but this demonstration effect effect data is the first time the execution effect data area of the RAM 122 It was supposed to be written in 122-4. On the other hand, when one game is over (for example, triggered by reception of a winning information command or a gaming state command), demonstration effect effect data may be written in the execution effect data area 122-4. However, the demonstration effect data is not written in the bonus even if one game ends. In this case, when it is determined that the game is not progressing for a predetermined time in a period other than during the game, the demonstration effect is executed using the effect data written in the execution effect data area 122-4 at the end of the game. What should I do?

  Further, in a period other than during the game in which the display result of the variable display device 2 is derived from the operation of the start lever 11, even after the bet number is set for the next game, the start lever 11 is not operated after that for a predetermined time. However, the demonstration effect may not be executed even if a predetermined time elapses without the start lever 11 being operated after the betting number is set. In this case, regardless of whether or not the effect is during the bonus, the demonstration invalid flag is set in response to the reception of the BET command transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 when the bet number is set. It is only necessary to disable the operation of the switching button 17.

  In the embodiment described above, even during a period other than during the game from the operation of the start lever 11 to the derivation of the display result on the variable display device 2, the period from the bonus winning until the bonus ends, or the RT2 In the period from when the remaining number of games becomes 3 games or less until RT2 ends, the demonstration invalidation flag is set and the demonstration stage, Switching between the history display effect and the effect stage is prohibited.

  On the other hand, the stage is rewritten by a program executed during the period from the bonus winning until the bonus is ended, or the period until the RT2 is ended after the RT2 remaining number of games is 3 games or less. It is also possible to prohibit the switching of the production stage by not calling the module. Furthermore, when the demonstration effect and history display effect production data is written by a module different from the bonus production data, the period from the bonus winning until the bonus ends or the number of remaining games in RT2 The demonstration program and the history display effect are executed without calling the module that writes the demonstration data of the demonstration effect and the history display effect in the program that is executed during the period from when the game becomes 3 games or less until the end of RT2. It can also be prohibited.

  In the above embodiment, display on the variable display device 2 except for the period from the bonus winning until the bonus is ended and the period until the RT2 is ended after the remaining number of games in RT2 is three games or less. In the period between the game from the derivation of the result to the operation of the start lever 11, the stage can be switched between the stage 1 and the stage 2 by simply operating the stage switching button 17 for a short time. On the other hand, the stage switching procedure is not realized by a single operation in this way, but first, the stage switching screen for performing stage switching by the first stage operation is displayed on the liquid crystal display. The stage may be switched by performing the second stage operation according to the displayed stage switching screen displayed on the device 4.

  In this case, the ROM 123 further stores effect data for causing the liquid crystal display 4 to display an effect stage switching screen (a type of effect). Further, for example, assuming that three types of stage stages 1 to 3 are prepared, the stage 123 and the stage 2 have the same configuration as stage 1 and stage 2, and the stage 123 winning stage presentation data and various bonus stage data are stored in the ROM 123. Will be stored.

  When the effect stage switching button 17 is operated for a short period of time between the game from the derivation of the display result on the variable display device 2 to the operation of the start lever 11, the ROM 123 displays the effect stage switching screen. It is assumed that the effect data is read and written in the execution effect data area 122-4 of the RAM 122. By operating any of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R according to the effect stage switching screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 according to the effect data of the effect stage switching screen written in the execution effect data area 122-4, the stage Any stage of stage 1 to stage 3 can be selected.

  Even when the stage is selected as described above, the demo invalid flag is set in the period from the bonus winning until the bonus is ended and the period from the remaining number of RT2 games of 3 or less until RT2 ends. Since the operation of the effect stage switching button 17 is invalidated, the effect data on the effect stage switching screen is not read from the ROM 123 and written into the execution effect data area 122-4. Since the production stage switching screen is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 because the production data of the production stage switching screen is not written in the execution production data area 122-4, the operation of the production stage is performed by operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R. It cannot be switched.

  Thus, since the reading of the effect data on the effect stage switching screen from the ROM 123 and the writing to the execution effect data area 122-4 are prohibited, the bonus effect being executed is being executed during the execution of the bonus effect or the continuous effect. The data is not overwritten by the effect data on the effect stage switching screen and is not erased from the execution effect data area 122-4. Since it is not erased, there is no need to read bonus effect data from the ROM 123 and write it in the execution effect data area 122-4.

  For this reason, in order to display an effect stage switching screen that is not directly related to the current game progress, bonus effect data and continuous effect data with a large amount of data are read from the ROM 123 and the execution effect data area 122 of the RAM 122 is read. The overhead of the process of writing to -4 is not duplicated. Furthermore, if the effect stage switching screen is not displayed, it is impossible to switch the effect stage. Therefore, the effect data corresponding to the same situation is read from the ROM 123 and only written in the execution effect data area 122-4 of the RAM 122. It is possible to prevent the overhead of not becoming necessary. In addition, there is no processing overhead of saving data indicating how much of the effect during the bonus has been executed when displaying the effect stage switching screen, and returning the data after the effect stage has been switched.

  It should be noted that the modification described here can also be applied to the case where the types of effects that can be executed are set by the same two-stage operation as described above, even if there is no demarcation stage. For example, this modification is also possible when an effect type setting screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 by the first operation and an effect type that can be executed according to the effect type setting screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 is set. It is possible to apply the method shown in the example. Moreover, in the modification demonstrated here, even if it is a case where there is no difference in the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 according to the difference in production stage, there exists an effect of this invention.

  In the above embodiment, the continuous effect is executed until the RT2 ends after the RT2 remaining number of games becomes three. Here, the pattern of the continuous performance depends on whether the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won at the end of the game in which the remaining number of games in RT2 is 3 from the next game. The continuous effect data of the selected pattern is written in the execution effect data area 122-4.

  However, the regular bonus, big bonus (1), or big bonus (2) is not won from the next game until the game where the remaining number of RT2 games is three, but by the time RT2 ends, You may win a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2). In this case, if the continuous production is simply ended by the end of RT2, the content of the executed continuous production is the winning status of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) at the end of RT2. May become different.

  Therefore, it is determined whether the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won again in the game in which the RT2 is finished and the continuous production is finished. You may decide to continue performing an additional production. In this case, the effect data of the additional effect is also stored in the ROM 123 in advance according to the effect stage, and when it is determined to perform the additional effect, the effect data of the additional effect is written in the execution effect data area 122-4, and the next It is good also as what performs an additional effect in this game. When the additional effect is executed, the demonstration prohibition flag is not erased even when RT2 is finished, and the demonstration prohibition flag may be erased after the additional effect is finished.

  Alternatively, it is determined whether the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is won at the start of the game when the RT2 ends, and if it is won, the content of the effect is decided to be replaced. May be. In this case, the effect data of the replacement effect is stored in advance in the ROM 123 according to the effect stage, and when it is decided to replace the content of the effect, the effect data of the replacement effect is stored in the execution effect data area 122-4. What is necessary is just to perform writing and replacement production.

  When a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2) is newly won after the continuous production is started in this way, the regular bonus can be obtained by executing an additional production or replacing the content of the production. The situation that is different from the winning situation of the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) does not remain informed to the player, and the player can be prevented from feeling distrust.

  In addition, when it is assumed that an additional effect can be executed after the continuous effect, the content of the effect executed in the continuous effect is not won for the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2). Even if it is shown, the player's interest in winning the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is not reduced. Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, the continuous effect is executed until the RT2 ends after the RT2 remaining number of games becomes three. However, when the chance result is derived as the display result of the variable display device 2, It is good also as what performs a continuous production only for a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 games) from there. If the chance is derived, it means that there is a possibility that the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is won. By performing the continuous production over the period of, you can continuously give the player a sense of expectation for winning the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2), further improving the interest of the game Can be made.

  In the above embodiment, when some of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are already stopped, the internal winning state for each gaming state and the stop position of the stopped reel are unique. A stop control table that is determined in a specific manner is selected, and reel stop control is performed in accordance with 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.

  In the above embodiment, the number of determination values for the lottery target determined according to the gaming state is sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery, and is read as the lottery target at the time when an overflow occurs as a result of the addition. He was supposed to win the role that had been put out. On the other hand, the number of determination values may be sequentially subtracted from the internal lottery random value, and the result of the subtraction may be used as a new internal lottery random value. When the number of determination values is subtracted from the random number value for internal lottery, it can be determined whether or not an overflow has occurred in the subtraction result (here, the subtraction result becomes negative). In addition, according to the number of determination values of each combination according to the gaming state, a winning determination table that determines a determination value for determining each combination as winning is created for each game, and the acquired random number for internal lottery is set. It is good also as what performs an internal lottery by comparing with the determination value of each combination.

  In the above embodiment, in any gaming state, the game can be started only by setting 3 as the bet number. However, the number of bets that can be set to start the game can be any number in the range of 1 to 3. The number of bets that can be set for each gaming state may be different. Here, when 1 or 2 is set as the bet number in the normal gaming state or RT, the winning probability of the small part in the internal lottery is lowered and the small part is reduced as compared with the case where 3 is set as the bet number. It is possible to increase the number of medals to be paid out when winning.

  In the above embodiment, in a game in which the gaming state is the big bonus and the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112, it is determined whether or not the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 when the start lever 11 is operated. If the regular bonus medium flag is not set, this is set to control the regular bonus. Thus, even when the regular bonus is controlled first after the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is won, the regular bonus is controlled again when the regular bonus for one time has ended and the big bonus has not yet ended. Even in this case, the same processing should be performed.

  On the other hand, when the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won, a regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 together with the big bonus medium flag, and when the regular bonus end condition is established in the big bonus, Clear regular bonus medium flag. Here, when the regular bonus medium flag is deleted, if it is determined that the big bonus end condition is not satisfied and the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112, the regular bonus medium is again set. The flag may be set in the RAM 112 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 is not finished, you can immediately return to the regular bonus.

  The gaming state of the big bonus provides a small role game by winning the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), and further, JACIN (for example, “Bell-JAC-” based on JACIN winning in the small role game. It is also possible to provide a regular bonus among the big bonuses in the gaming state by winning a prize in an internal lottery during a small role game in “JAC”. If the regular bonus for one set is completed during the big bonus and the number of payout medals has not exceeded 465, it can be controlled again as a small role game.

  In the above embodiment, the stop control table is selected in advance based on the setting status of the winning flag, the stop position of the symbol is determined with reference to the stop control table when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, and the stop The slot machine that stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by the table system that stops the reel at the position has been described as an example. In contrast, based on the current symbol position when the stop condition is satisfied and the setting status of the winning flag, pull-in control is performed so that the symbol of the winning symbol is aligned, or the symbol of the symbol that is not winning 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 align.

  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 (determined from the symbol of the role that is given priority for derivation in duplicate wins), select the symbol for winning the winning combination and select the winning line (already stopped) When there is a reel, the winning display mode can be derived along with the symbols on the stopped reel. 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 mode corresponding to the setting status of the winning flag is derived as the display result of the variable display device 2.

  In the above embodiment, when the bet number has already been set and credits remain, medals corresponding to the bet number set by the operation of the first settlement button 16 are settled first, and the second time The medals corresponding to the credits are settled by operating the settlement button 16. On the other hand, the credit may be settled by operating the first settlement button 16 and the bet number set by the second manipulation button 16 may be settled. In this case, when the credit is settled by the first operation of the settlement button 16, the output of the bonus medium music, the continuous production music, or the RT2 music is muted. Moreover, it is good also as what settles both the number of bets and credit only by operation of the settlement button 16 once. In this case, the output of the bonus medium music, the continuous production music, or the RT2 music is muted by operating the check button 16 for adjusting both the bet amount and the credit.

  In the above embodiment, the variable display device 2 includes the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in which a plurality of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order on the outer periphery, and the symbols are driven by rotational driving of these reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Was variably displayed. However, a device that virtually displays a symbol on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device may be used instead of the variable display device 2 described above.

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

  In a so-called parrot, game balls used as game media are stored in a storage tray in the same physical form, and when the player operates the BET button, the game balls stored in the storage tray (upper plate) are stored. The number of game balls corresponding to the BET operation is taken into the parrot via a predetermined take-in route. The number of bets for playing one game is set by the game balls taken inside.

  In addition, when the player operates the checkout button in the parrot, if the bet number has already been set (except when the bet number is automatically set after the replay win), it depends on the set bet number. A number of game balls are discharged to the lower pan provided at the bottom of the slot machine. If the bet number is not set (including the case where the bet number is settled first), the game balls stored in the storage tray are discharged to the lower tray through a predetermined route. The lower plate is provided with a hole through which a game ball stored by a player operating a predetermined lever is passed through the lower plate, and the game ball box (so-called dollar box) is placed under the lower plate. If operated, the game ball owned by the player can be easily transferred to the game ball box.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a control circuit of the slot machine of FIG. 1. It is the schematic which shows the wiring connection state of the game control board and the electronic component for games connected to a game control board. It is a circuit diagram which shows the supply line of the backup power supply with respect to a game control part. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the attachment base for attaching a board | substrate case and a board | substrate case to the housing | casing which makes the main body of a slot machine, and a connector control member. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the attachment base for attaching a board | substrate case and a board | substrate case to the housing | casing which makes the main body of a slot machine, and a connector control member. It is a perspective view which shows the state which assembled | attached the substrate case to the attachment base. It is a principal part expansion perspective view of the attachment side member and connector cap which comprise a connector control member. (A) is AA sectional drawing of FIG. 9, (b), (c) is BB sectional drawing of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state which assembled | attached the board | substrate case to the attachment base, and also attached the connector cap with respect to the attachment side member. (A) is CC sectional drawing of FIG. 11, (b) is DD sectional drawing of FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the mounting base and cover part which comprise a connector control member. It is a perspective view which shows the state which assembled | attached the cover part with respect to the mounting base. (A) is EE sectional drawing of FIG. 14, (b) is FF sectional drawing of FIG. It is a figure which shows the storage area of RAM in an effect control board. (A) is a figure which shows the symbol combination of the winning combination, (b) is a figure which shows the example of the winning combination table according to gaming state. It is a figure which shows the structure of the various effect data stored in ROM in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process which the control part in a game control board performs when a reset signal is input. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process which the control part in a game control board performs for every game. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing details of the BET processing of FIG. 20. FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing details of the BET processing of FIG. 20. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the payment process of FIG. 21 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery process of FIG. 20 in detail. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing details of the reel rotation process of FIG. 20. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the winning determination process of FIG. 20 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the payout process of FIG. 20 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the process which the control part in an effect control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process which the control part in an effect control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process which the control part in an effect control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process which the control part in an effect control board performs.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 2 Variable display device 4 Liquid crystal display 7L, 7R, 7U Speaker 12L, 12C, 12R Stop button 16 Checkout button 101 Game control board 111 CPU
112 RAM
113 ROM
102 Production control board 121 CPU
122 RAM
123 ROM
200 board case 232 sealing piece 250 mounting base 500 connector restricting member 600a cable 610a cable side connector 620a board side connector

Claims (11)

The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value, and the display result is derived to a variable display device that displays a plurality of types of identification information in a variable manner. In a slot machine in which one game is completed and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
A gaming electronic component including at least one of a first electronic component that outputs a signal related to the progress of the game and a second electronic component that receives a signal related to the progress of the game;
Game control means for controlling to advance a game by being electrically connected to the gaming electronic component and receiving a signal from the first electronic component and / or outputting a signal to the second electronic component A game control board equipped with
At least one wiring for electrically connecting the gaming electronic component and the game control board, provided between the gaming electronic component and the gaming control board so as to be detachable by connection between connectors; ,
A relay board that is connected at least between the wiring and the connector, and relays signal input and output between the gaming electronic component and the gaming control board;
A connection release restriction state in which the connection between the connectors on the wiring between the gaming electronic component and the game control board is unreleasable unless the release restriction member related to the connection between the connectors is destroyed. A connection release regulating means to form,
The disconnection restricting means includes
A first connection release regulating means for disabling the connection between the connectors of the wiring between the game control board and the relay board;
Second connection release restricting means for making the connection between the connectors of the wiring between the relay board and the gaming electronic component unreleasable,
The game control means includes
Before the display result of the variable display device is derived for each game, the special display result with the transition to the special game state advantageous to the player over the other game states and the normal display different from the special display result A pre-determining means for determining whether or not to allow the derivation of the winning display result including the result and the advantageous display result;
Derivation control means for causing the variable display device to derive a display result according to a determination result of the prior determination means;
A plurality of initial game states, a normal game state controlled from the initial game state, an advantageous state controlled from the initial game state and more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and a plurality of the special game states Gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state between the gaming states of,
The gaming state control means includes
Special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to the special gaming state when the special display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device;
Initial gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to the initial gaming state when a predetermined initialization condition is established;
Normal gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to the normal gaming state when the normal display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device when the gaming state is controlled to the initial gaming state;
Advantageous state control means for controlling the gaming state to the advantageous state when the advantageous display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device when the gaming state is controlled to the initial gaming state;
Even if it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, the advantageous state control means does not end the advantageous state, and the predetermined number of games until the special display result is derived or from the start of the advantageous state. The gaming machine is controlled to the advantageous state until the game is digested. The expected value of the number of games that the normal gaming state control means controls the gaming state to the normal gaming state is greater than the reciprocal of the probability that the predetermining means determines that the derivation of the special display result is allowed. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein there are few. The pre-decision means determines with a predetermined probability that the derivation of a specific normal display result among the normal display results is allowed,
The normal gaming state control means is configured such that when the gaming state is controlled to the initial gaming state and the specific normal display result is derived, the normal gaming state control means is only for the number of games less than the reciprocal of the predetermined probability. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming state is controlled to a gaming state. The game control board has a wiring pattern for outputting an electrical signal corresponding to the control state of the game control means, and has a board side connector electrically connected to the wiring pattern,
The slot machine is
A connection cable having a cable-side connector connected to the board-side connector, comprising wiring between the game control board and the relay board,
A substrate case for accommodating the substrate;
A regulating member that is provided separately from the board case, and that prevents the connection between the board-side connector and the cable-side connector of the board housed in the board case in a state of being attached to the board case;
A connection means for connecting the main body of the slot machine and the substrate case so that the removal of the substrate case from the slot machine main body is impossible unless the predetermined removal restricting portion is destroyed,
The first connection release restricting means makes at least the connection between the cable side connector of the connection cable and the board side connector of the game control board unreleasable by the restriction member and the connecting means,
4. The restricting member removal restricting means for restricting the removal of the restricting member from the substrate case is configured by connecting the substrate case and the slot machine main body by the connecting means. The slot machine of any one of Claims. The game control means includes
When it is determined that the special display result is derived by the prior determination unit, and the special display result is not derived based on the determination, a special determination carry-over unit that carries over the determination after the next game;
A storage area for storing data to be read and written by the microcomputer constituting the game control means, including special determination information indicating that it is determined to permit the derivation of the special display result Data storage means capable of holding data stored in the storage area even when power supply to the slot machine is stopped,
A game control state return processing means for executing a game control state return process for returning the control state of the game control means based on the data stored in the data storage means when the game control means is activated;
Special decision determination means for determining whether or not the special decision information is stored when the game control state return processing means returns the control state of the game control means;
A startup special decision notification control means for notifying that it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted when the special determination determination unit determines that the special determination information is stored; The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the slot machine is provided. The game control means includes
Including a storage area for storing data to be read and written by the microcomputer constituting the game control means, including game state information indicating the game state controlled by the game state control means; Data storage means capable of holding data stored in the storage area even when power supply to the slot machine is stopped;
A game control state return processing means for executing a game control state return process for returning the control state of the game control means based on the data stored in the data storage means when the game control means is activated;
A start-up gaming state notification control means for notifying the gaming state according to the gaming state information stored in the storage area when the gaming control state return processing means returns the control state of the gaming control means; The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the slot machine is provided. The game control means includes
The microcomputer which comprises the said game control means has a memory area which memorize | stores the data for operation so that reading and writing are possible, and it is memorize | stored in this memory area even if the power supply to the said slot machine stops Data storage means capable of holding data;
And a game control state return processing means for executing a game control state return process for returning the control state of the game control means based on data stored in the data storage means when the game control means is activated. ,
The slot machine is configured to initialize data held in the data storage means when the connection between the board-side connector and the cable-side connector is released while the power supply is stopped. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising data initialization means. Stop operation means operated by a player to stop the variation display of the identification information;
Timing means for starting timing based on the start of the game;
Specific game effect sound output control means for continuously outputting the specific game sound effect from the start of the game until the stop operation means is operated,
The derivation control means, on the condition that the stop operation means is operated, causes the variable display device to derive a display result according to an operation procedure of the stop operation means and a determination result of the prior determination means,
The slot machine is configured to reduce the volume of sound output from the slot machine when a predetermined time has elapsed since the stop means has not been operated since the time measuring means has started to time. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising silent control means for performing the following. Game value storage means for storing a player-owned game value;
Bet number setting means for setting a bet number using at least the game value stored in the game value storage means;
Return control means for performing return control for returning the game value stored in the game value storage means in response to an operation of a predetermined game value return operation means;
Effect control means for controlling execution of effects including continuous effects that last for a predetermined continuous effect period longer than one game;
Continuous game sound output control means for performing control to continuously output a continuous game sound effect when the continuous performance is being executed;
9. A silent production control unit for continuous performance that performs control to reduce the volume of sound output from the slot machine when the gaming value return control unit is operated. The slot machine according to any one of the above. Bet amount setting means for setting the predetermined number of bets using the gaming value;
A return control means for performing return control for returning the game value according to the bet number set by the bet number setting means in response to an operation of a predetermined game value return operation means;
Effect control means for controlling execution of effects including continuous effects that last for a predetermined continuous effect period longer than one game;
Continuous game sound output control means for performing control to continuously output a continuous game sound effect when the continuous performance is being executed;
10. A silent production control unit for continuous performance that performs control to reduce the volume of sound output from the slot machine when the gaming value return control unit is operated. The slot machine according to any one of the above. An image display device capable of displaying an image;
The image to the image display device includes a continuous effect that lasts for a predetermined continuous effect period longer than one game, and a demo effect that is executed when a state in which no game is progressing after the game ends. Image effect data storage means for storing a plurality of types of image effect data respectively corresponding to a plurality of types of effects by display;
A means for storing data in a readable and writable manner, and an execution effect data area in which image effect data corresponding to an effect being executed among the plurality of types of image effect data is written, and written in the execution effect data area Image effect data storage means including an image data area in which display image data indicating an image to be displayed on the image display device created based on the image effect data is written;
According to the display image data written in the image data area, the execution of the effect by displaying the image on the image display device including the continuous effect and the demonstration effect is controlled, and the display image data written in the image data region And an effect control means for outputting a corresponding image signal and displaying the image on the image display device,
The production control means includes
According to the display image data written in the image data area, the execution of the effect by displaying the image on the image display device including the continuous effect and the demonstration effect is controlled, and the display image data written in the image data region Outputting the corresponding image signal and displaying the image on the image display device,
When the predetermined start condition is satisfied, the continuous effect data write is performed to read the image effect data of the continuous effect from the image effect data storage unit and write the read image effect data of the continuous effect in the execution effect data area. Means,
Demo effect data writing means for reading the image effect data of the demonstration effect from the image effect data storage means after the game is finished, and writing the read image effect data of the demonstration effect in the execution effect data area;
After the special effect data writing means writes the image effect data of the continuous effect in the execution effect data area until the end of the continuous effect period, the demonstration effect data writing means has the execution effect data area. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10, further comprising: a demonstration effect prohibiting unit that prohibits writing of the image effect data of the demonstration effect.

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