JP2009000454A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of enhancing the amusement of a game by enhancing a player's sense of expectancy for control in a game state with a high probability of establishing a replay, and without annoying players in the periphery if the game is interrupted while serial sound effects are continuously output. <P>SOLUTION: In the slot machine, the probability of establishment of the replay in an initial game state to be controlled when a prescribed condition for initialization is satisfied is set higher than in RT1-RT4 states to be controlled when an orange symbol winning combination or cherry symbol winning combination is won. In the RT1-RT4 state, the RT state is terminated when a prescribed number of game rounds are consumed, and the game state is controlled in the initial game state. The volume of the serial sound effects is reduced by executing the account adjustment process (release control) according to the operation of an account adjustment switch to return the bet number while the serial game sound effects are continuously output. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

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

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

  In order for winning of each combination including the bonus combination to occur, generally, a winning flag must be set by winning an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when the start lever is operated). In addition, the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination in the internal lottery is aligned with the effective line, and the combination of symbols configuring the winning combination not selected in the internal lottery is not aligned with the effective line. Reel control is performed.

  For such a slot machine, the player can obtain the benefit of not having to consume medals for setting the number of bets by winning a replay. Some RTs (Replay Time) that change the winning probability of replay (improve the winning probability) without changing it are determined as a gaming state other than a bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus. In addition, the period during which such RT is controlled is a period from the end of the big bonus until the game is played a predetermined number of times (see, for example, Patent Document 1), or a predetermined game after a predetermined RT symbol is derived. There was a thing until it was performed (for example, refer patent document 2).

  In addition, a slot machine generally has a built-in speaker, which produces a variety of game sound effects when a prize is generated, and in particular during the above big bonus and regular bonus. Many game sound effects are continuously output at appropriate level volumes.

In this type of game, if the game is interrupted, for example, when the player leaves the seat during the above big bonus or regular bonus, a special game effect is output from the speaker even though the player is not playing. The sound was left as it was and the surrounding players could be inconvenienced. Therefore, in a state where such special game sound effects are continuously output, if the state in which no game has been made since the end of the previous game has continued for a predetermined time, the volume of the speaker is increased. In some cases, the lowering control is performed (for example, see Patent Document 3).
Japanese Patent No. 3581379 JP 2005-131323 A Japanese Patent No. 3770856

  In a conventional slot machine, RT is finished when a game is played a predetermined number of times under the control of RT, and in order to make RT control again, it is essential to win a big bonus by internal lottery or to derive an RT symbol It was a condition. However, in the slot machines of Patent Literature 1 and Patent Literature 2, whether or not to win a combination constituting a big bonus or an RT symbol is drawn according to a certain probability. For this reason, the expectation with respect to being controlled by RT could not be raised, and there was a possibility of reducing the interest of the game.

  In addition, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 3, for example, when the player interrupts the game while continuously producing special game sound effects, the predetermined time from when the previous game is ended. Until the time elapses, the volume of the speaker does not decrease, and in the meantime, there is a problem in that surrounding players are inconvenienced.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to improve the interest of the game by increasing the expectation for being controlled to a gaming state with a high probability of winning for replay, and continuously. It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine that does not cause trouble to surrounding players even when the game is interrupted in a state where game sound effects are continuously output.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) It becomes possible to start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets (3, but 1 during regular bonus) for one game using game values (medals, credits). The display result is derived to the variable display device that displays the identification information of the game in a variable manner, so that one game is completed, and a slot machine (slot machine 1) that can generate a prize according to the display result derived to the variable display device. ) And
Prior determination means (S402) for determining whether or not to allow the generation of each of a plurality of types of winnings before the display result of the variable display device is derived;
Derivation control means (S403) for deriving the display result of the variable display device according to the determination result of the prior determination means;
Gaming state control means (S404, S405) for controlling the gaming state;
Bet number setting means (RAM 41c, step S527 in FIG. 18) for setting the bet number using the gaming value;
A release control means (settlement process, S609 in FIG. 19) for performing a release control to release at least the setting of the bet number in response to an operation of a predetermined operation means (settlement switch 10);
Sound output control means for controlling to output sound effects, and for controlling to continuously output continuous game sound effects over one game when controlled in the initial gaming state (FIG. 27 Ss306)
Means for controlling the volume of a sound effect that is being output at a normal volume (MAX), wherein the release is performed when the sound output control means is outputting the continuous game sound effect at a normal volume. When the control is performed, the volume reduction control means (Ss601 in FIG. 29B, FIG. 32B) performs control for lowering the volume of the continuous game effect sound or control for stopping the sound output of the continuous game effect sound. ))
The gaming state control means includes
When a predetermined initialization condition (bonus end, use of RT1 to RT4 as a prescribed number of games) is established, the predetermining means does not use the gaming value among the plurality of types of winnings, and the next game The probability that it is determined that the occurrence of a re-game winning (replay) that can be performed is permitted is higher than a predetermined probability (about 1 / 7.3, in the following embodiments, about 1 / 7.2). Initial gaming state control means (S211b in FIG. 14, S907, S909 in FIG. 22, S1012 in FIG. 23) for controlling to the initial gaming state (initial gaming state, see the replay determination value number in FIG. 9A);
On the condition that a predetermined transition prize (one of oranges A to X and cherries A to X) among the plurality of types of prizes has occurred while being controlled to the initial gaming state, the advance The determination means determines that the occurrence of the re-game win is permitted with the predetermined probability, and is a disadvantageous game state (RT1 to RT4, the replay determination value in FIG. 9B) that is more disadvantageous to the player than the initial game state. A disadvantageous gaming state control means (S1011c, S1011d, S1011g, S1011h in FIG. 23) for controlling
The initial gaming state control means, when the number of games digested after the disadvantaged gaming state is started reaches a prescribed number of games (RT1: 500 games, RT2: 10 games, RT3: 330 games, RT4: 10 games). Then, the disadvantageous gaming state is ended and the initial gaming state is controlled (see S1012 in FIG. 23).

  According to such a configuration, at least the disadvantaged gaming state is obtained by digesting the prescribed number of games after the disadvantaged gaming state having a predetermined probability of being determined to allow the occurrence of the re-game winning is started. The initial gaming state is controlled such that the probability of determining that the occurrence of the re-game winning is to be permitted after completion of the game is higher than a predetermined probability. In other words, even when the game state is controlled to the disadvantaged game state, the player can play the game for the prescribed number of games to end the disadvantageous game state and control the game state to the initial game state. For this reason, for example, compared to a slot machine in which a player who ends the disadvantaged gaming state cannot be involved due to, for example, an internal decision to end the disadvantaged gaming state, the player plays the game with a specified number of games. Since the disadvantageous gaming state can be ended by performing the game, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by increasing the degree of intervention of the player in the game.

  The disadvantageous gaming state control means controls any one of a plurality of kinds of disadvantageous gaming states having different probabilities of being determined to allow the occurrence of the re-game winning by the prior decision means. May be. In addition, the disadvantageous game state control means occurs when the predetermining means controls to any one of a plurality of kinds of disadvantageous game states having different probabilities of being determined to allow the occurrence of the re-game winning. You may control to the unfavorable game state according to the kind of transfer prize which was made. In this case, the initial gaming state control means determines that the probability that the pre-determining means allows the occurrence of the re-game winning is determined by the pre-deciding means in the plurality of types of disadvantaged gaming states. What is necessary is just to control to an initial gaming state higher than any probability among a plurality of probabilities determined to allow the occurrence of game winning (see Modification (29)). That is, the predetermined probability is the highest probability among the plurality of probabilities when the plurality of probabilities are set as the probability that the re-game winning in the unfavorable gaming state is allowed to occur. .

  In addition, the release control is performed in accordance with the operation of the operation means by the player while the continuous game effect sound is output, so that the volume of the continuous game effect sound is reduced or the continuous game effect sound is output. The sound stops. In other words, in the state where a continuous game sound effect is being output, if the game is interrupted by the player's intention, the volume of the continuous game sound effect is reduced or the sound output of the continuous game sound effect is stopped. can do. For this reason, it does not cause trouble to surrounding players.

  The volume reduction control means is configured to reduce the volume of the continuous game sound effect when a state in which an operation related to the progress of the game (BET operation, game start operation, stop operation, etc.) is not performed for a predetermined time period or You may perform control which stops the sound output of a continuous game effect sound.

  The control for lowering the volume of the continuous game effect sound means control for lowering the volume of the continuous game effect sound to a predetermined volume, control for muting the continuous game effect sound, or the like. In addition, the control to stop the sound output of the continuous game sound effect is a control to stop the output of the continuous game sound effect, a control to change to another music (for example, a music with a quiet volume, a slow music, etc.) (Refer to Modification (12)).

  The release control may release at least the setting of the bet number and return the game value for the released bet number.

  Further, the release control is to release at least the setting of the bet number and store the game value for the released bet number in the game value storage means for storing the game value owned by the player. (Refer to Modification (3)).

  The release control means performs the release control in accordance with an operation of a predetermined operation means, and plays a game of a size stored in the game value storage means for storing the game value owned by the player. You may perform return control which returns a utility value (refer modification (3)).

  In addition, in a slot machine that emits a predetermined notification sound when return control or release control is performed (including when control is started, during control, when control is completed, etc.), the volume reduction control means causes the continuous game sound effects to be generated. By controlling to lower the volume or to stop the continuous game sound effect, after the sound output of the notification sound is finished, the volume is reduced compared to before the sound output and the continuous game sound effect is muted. It may be changed to a song that stops the output of the continuous game sound effect, or a song that is different from the song before the start of sound output (for example, a song with a quiet volume, a gentle song, etc.).

(2) The variable display device includes a plurality of variable display areas (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) for variably displaying the plurality of types of identification information.
The slot machine can generate a prize according to a combination of display results derived in the plurality of variable display areas,
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) for instructing the display result to be derived in the variable display area according to the player's operation;
The variation control means (reel) continues the variable display in the variable display area corresponding to the derivation operation until the player operates the derivation operation means after the identification information variation display (reel rotation) is started. Rotation processing),
When the derivation operation means is operated by the player, the derivation control means derives a display result in the variable display area corresponding to the operation (when YES in S807 of FIG. 21, the processes after S811 are performed). Execution),
The volume reduction control means is configured so that the continuous game effect is provided on the condition that the variable display is performed in any of the plurality of variable display areas and the derivation operation means is not operated for a predetermined time. Control for lowering the volume of the sound or control for stopping the sound output of the continuous game effect sound is performed (see Ss601 in FIG. 29B and FIG. 34).

  According to such a configuration, in a state where sound effects are being emitted, the variable display is performed in any of the plurality of variable display areas, and the derivation operation means is operated for a predetermined time. When the game is substantially interrupted, the volume of the continuous game effect sound can be lowered, or the sound of the continuous game effect sound can be stopped. For this reason, it does not cause trouble to surrounding players.

(3) It further includes continuous production execution means (Ss306 in FIG. 27) for executing a predetermined continuous production over one game,
The sound output control means performs control to continuously output a continuous effect sound effect when the continuous effect is being executed,
The volume reduction control means is a control for lowering the volume of the continuous game sound effect when the release control is performed in a state where the sound output control means is outputting the continuous effect sound effect at a normal sound volume. Alternatively, control for stopping the sound output of the continuous game effect sound is performed (Ss601 in FIG. 29B, FIG. 32B).

  According to such a configuration, the volume of the continuous game sound effect when the game is interrupted by the player's intention such that the release control is performed while the continuous effect sound effect is being output. Or the sound of the continuous game sound effect can be stopped. For this reason, it does not cause trouble to surrounding players.

(4) an image display device (liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image;
It corresponds to each of a plurality of types of effects executed by displaying an image on the image display device including the continuous effect and a demonstration effect that is executed when a state in which the game is not progressing after the game ends. Image element data storage means (CGROM 142) that stores a plurality of types of image element data (effect data) in advance;
Means for storing data in a readable and writable manner, wherein a temporary storage area (temporary storage memory 155) in which image element data corresponding to an effect being executed among the plurality of types of image element data is temporarily written; Image data storage means including a frame area (frame buffer memory 156) in which image data is drawn based on image element data written in the temporary storage area;
Production control means (CPU 91a, display control circuit 92) for controlling execution of production by displaying images on the image display device as the game progresses,
The production control means includes
Continuous effect data writing means for reading the image element data of the continuous effect from the image element data storage means and writing the read image element data of the continuous effect in the temporary storage area in the game in which the execution of the continuous effect is started. (Transfer control circuit 152);
Demo effect data writing means (transfer control circuit 152) that reads the image element data of the demonstration effect from the image element data storage means after the game is finished, and writes the read image element data of the demonstration effect in the temporary storage area. When,
Image data drawing means (drawing circuit 154) for reading image element data written in the temporary storage area and drawing image data in the frame area based on the read image element data;
Display control means (display circuit 157) for causing the image display device to display an image corresponding to the image data drawn in the frame area for each predetermined frame period;
The demonstration effect at the time of continuous production for which the execution of the demonstration effect is prohibited after the continuous production data writing means writes the image element data of the continuous production in the temporary storage area until the execution of the continuous production ends. Forbidden means (when the effect data for performing the continuous effect is stored in the temporary storage memory 155, until the continuous effect ends, for example, when the game is not performed for a predetermined time without betting. Even so, the display control circuit 92 prohibits writing to the temporary storage memory 155 and does not perform the demonstration effect so that the effect data for performing the demonstration effect is not stored in the temporary storage memory 155. ).

  According to such a configuration, the image element data of the continuous effect is written in the temporary storage area, and the demonstration effect is prohibited until the continuous effect corresponding to this is completed, and as a result, the continuous effect is ended. During this period, the demonstration effect image element data is not written to the temporary storage area, and therefore, the demonstration effect image element data is not erased from the temporary storage area. For this reason, in order to produce a demonstration effect unrelated to the progress of the game, generally, the image element data of a continuous effect with a large amount of data is read from the image element data storage means and written in the temporary storage area of the image data storage means. It is possible to eliminate the occurrence of duplicate overhead.

  The demonstration effect data writing means may write the image element data of the demonstration effect in the temporary storage area when a state where the game is not progressing after the game is finished continues for a predetermined time. In this case, the image data of the demonstration effect is drawn in the frame area after the image element data of the demonstration effect is written. On the other hand, the demonstration effect data writing means may write the image element data of the demonstration effect in the temporary storage area immediately after the game ends. In this case, when a state where the game has not progressed after the game is finished continues for a predetermined time, the image data is drawn in the frame area based on the image element data of the demonstration effect written immediately after the game is finished. It becomes.

  Moreover, the said continuous production | presentation may be able to forcibly end the execution in the middle of execution according to a player's instruction | indication. In this case, the demonstration effect prohibiting means during the continuous effect can prohibit the execution of the demonstration effect until the execution of the continuous effect is forcibly terminated by an instruction from the player.

  Further, when the demonstration effect prohibiting means at the time of continuous production is configured to operate by program control, the demonstration effect is not limited to that realized by a program that performs a control that actively prohibits execution of the demonstration effect. This includes a program that has been created so that a routine that implements execution of the program is not called.

  (5) The pre-determining means includes a special prize (Big Bonus (1)) accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state (Big Bonus) that is more advantageous to the player than the initial gaming state among the plurality of types of winnings. , That the occurrence of big bonus (2)) is allowed, the reciprocal is the expected value of the specified number of games (RT average specified number of games when winning orange: (0.3 × 500 + 0.7 × 10) = 157, RT average prescribed number of games when winning a cherry: (0.4 × 330 + 0.6 × 10) = 138, the probability of winning an orange and the probability of winning a cherry are the same, so the average number of RT prescribed games is (157 + 138) / 2 = 147.5) greater than probability (big bonus judgment value number is (10 + 10 + 50 + 50 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 50 + 50) = 300, winning probability is 300 / 65536≈1 / 218).

  According to such a configuration, even if it is controlled to the disadvantageous gaming state, the disadvantageous gaming state is ended and controlled to the initial gaming state before it is determined that the special winning is allowed to occur. On the other hand, the player can have a sense of expectation, and the player's expectation can be moderately raised.

  (6) The pre-determined gaming state control means is determined in advance on condition that a specific transfer winning (orange X, cherry X) of the transfer winnings has occurred while being controlled to the initial gaming state. Probability that the occurrence of the specific transition prize is permitted by the means (the number of determination values of orange A to X and cherry A to X is (50 + 50 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 50 + 50 + 940 + 2195 + 1254 + 1881) = 6550, and the winning probability is 6550 / 65536≈1 / 10. Specific disadvantageous game state control means for controlling to a specific disadvantageous game state (the prescribed number of games of RT2 and RT4: 10) having a prescribed game number smaller than the reciprocal of 00549).

  According to such a configuration, in the case of being controlled to a specific disadvantaged gaming state, the player is to be finished and controlled to the initial gaming state before the decision to allow the occurrence of the transfer prize is made. Can give the player a sense of expectation, and can appropriately raise the player's expectation.

(7) A game control means (main control unit 41) that has a wiring pattern formed thereon and has a connector (board-side connector 620a) that is electrically connected to the wiring pattern and that controls the progress of the game is mounted. A game control board (game control board 40);
The game includes at least one of a first electronic component that outputs a signal related to the progress of the game to the game control board and a second electronic component that receives a signal related to the progress of the game from the game control board. Electronic components (introduction medal sensor 31);
A relay board having a first connector (connector 621a) and a second connector (connector 622g) for connecting cables, and relaying signal input / output between the gaming electronic component and the gaming control board (Operation unit relay board 110);
A connector connected to the connector on the game control board side is provided at one end, and a connector connected to the first connector on the relay board side is provided on the other end, and the game control board and the relay board are electrically connected. A first cable (cable 600a) connected to
A second cable (cable 601g) having a connector connected to the second connector on the relay board side at one end, and the gaming electrical component connected to the other end;
Connector connection part (connector 620a, connector 610a part) between the first cable and the game control board, connector connection part (connector 611a, connector 621a part) between the first cable and the relay board, and the second cable Each of the connector connection portions (connector 622g, connector 612g portion) to the relay board is in a connection release restriction state that cannot be released unless the release restriction portion related to the connector connection is destroyed (connector restriction member 500). 650).

  According to such a configuration, a connector connection portion between the first cable and the game control board, a connector connection portion between the first cable and the relay board, and a connector connection between the second cable and the relay board. Each of the portions is in a connection release restricted state that cannot be released unless the release restriction part related to the connector connection is destroyed, so in any of the three connector connection parts on the game control board and the relay board, Unauthorized devices such as driving tools cannot be connected without leaving traces. As a result, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts using the driving tool as much as possible.

  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 slot machine 1 includes a housing (not shown) whose front surface is open, and a front door pivotally supported at a side end of the housing.

  Inside the casing of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are arranged in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged so that they can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have “melon”, “grape”, “banana”, “cherry”, “orange”, “star”, “red 7” (FIG. 2). In FIG. 2, a plurality of mutually distinguishable symbols such as 7), “white 7 (white 7 in FIG. 2)”, and “BAR” are drawn in a predetermined order. . The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively. In addition, the portions other than the portions on which the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are drawn are white, and light is transmitted with high transmittance. The portions on which the symbols are drawn also correspond to the colors of the symbols. It is designed to transmit light.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 3), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously provided in the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, a reel sensor 33 that detects a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R with white light from the back, Is provided.

  Further, a display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 3) is arranged at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door. The liquid crystal display 51 has a normally white type liquid crystal panel having transparency in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and includes a transmission region corresponding to the transparent window 3 in the display region 51a, and The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side through the see-through window 3. There are two types of liquid crystal displays: a non-glare type liquid crystal display with non-glare processing on the surface of the liquid crystal panel and a glare type liquid crystal display with glare processing (gloss processing). In the embodiment, a glare type liquid crystal display in which glare processing is applied to the surface of the display area 51a is used. In addition, a backlight (not shown) for irradiating the display area 51a from behind is provided on the back surface of the display area 51a excluding the transmissive area, and a concealing member (for concealing the inside) is provided on the back surface. (Not shown) is provided.

  The liquid crystal display 51 is configured by enclosing a liquid crystal element between liquid crystal panels in which a plurality of pixels are formed in a matrix. The voltage of each pixel is determined by a drive signal output from a liquid crystal driver (not shown). The transmittance of light is changed by changing the alignment state of the liquid crystal element by controlling.

  Each pixel of the liquid crystal display 51 includes a liquid crystal element in the backlight white light on the back side and the white light of the reel LED 55 (however, in the pattern portion, the white light may be lost depending on the color of the pattern). R (red), G (green), and B (blue) light are transmitted in accordance with the orientation state, and a color image is displayed.

  Each pixel displays 32 gradations for each of RGB. The RGB values of each pixel are expressed as (R, G, B). If (0, 0, 0), the white light of the backlight or the white light of the reel LED 55 is not transmitted, but a black display is obtained. , (31, 31, 31), the display is transparent, and the portion of the symbol drawn on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is displayed in the color, and the other portions are displayed in white. For RGB values other than (0, 0, 0) and (31, 31, 31), the red, green, and blue colors become stronger as each value increases.

  Further, on the front door, a medal insertion portion 4 capable of inserting medals, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value) are used for one medal. 1 bet switch 5 that is operated when setting the number of bets, and using a credit, a specified number of bets determined in accordance with the gaming state within the range (the normal gaming state described later in this embodiment) (Also called the initial gaming state), RT (replay time) 1 to 5 is set, 3 in the regular bonus described later 1) MAXBET switch 6 that is operated, medal and bet number stored as credit The checkout switch 10 operated when the medals used for setting are set up (returning medals used for setting credits and bets) and the game Browsing and initialization of game history data relating to already played games, start switch 7 operated when starting, stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R operated when stopping rotation of reels 2L, 2C and 2R, respectively A selection switch 56 and a determination switch 57 that are operated when selecting the production mode are provided so as to be operable by the player. A winning combination panel 89 on which a combination of symbols constituting a plurality of types of winning combinations is written is attached to the front door.

  The front door also displays a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals acquired in a big bonus, which will be described later, and an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs. An auxiliary indicator 12 and a payout indicator 13 for displaying the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize are provided.

  Also, on the front door, 1 BET LED 14 that notifies that the bet number is set by 1 is turned on, 2 BET LED 15 that notifies that the bet number is set 2 is turned on, and that the bet number is set to 3 is turned on 3BETLED 16 to notify, the insertion request LED 17 to notify that the medal can be inserted by lighting, the start effective LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, and the weight (previous game) (Waiting for starting reel rotation since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start) LED 19 during waiting to notify that it is on, LED 20 during replay notifying that it is in a replay game to be described later Is provided.

  Further, inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 3) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is effective. In the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R that indicate that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective are turned on. (See FIG. 3).

  Further, inside the front door, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for canceling an error state excluding a RAM abnormality error described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, a setting value described later is being changed. And a set value indicator 24 for displaying the set value at that time during confirmation of the set value, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, which will be described later, is provided in a hopper tank (not shown). ) Side or medal payout outlet 9 side, a flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching, and a medal insertion sensor 31 for detecting a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowing down to the hopper tank side are provided. ing.

  Inside the casing, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, the reel sensor 33, and the reel LED 55, and a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are stored. A hopper tank (not shown), a hopper motor 34 for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank from the medal payout opening 9, a payout sensor 35 for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34, and a power box (shown) Abbreviation) is provided.

  On the front of the power supply box is a stop switch for selecting whether to enable / disable a stop function for controlling the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at the end of a big bonus, which will be described later 36, automatic selection for enabling / disabling the automatic settlement function for controlling automatic settlement at the end of the big bonus, which will be described later (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) It functions as a settlement switch 29, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change mode at startup, and a reset switch for releasing an error state and a stop state except for a RAM abnormality error in a normal state. Reset / setting that functions as a setting switch to change the set value of the winning probability (outtake rate) of the internal lottery Switch 38, the power switch 39 is provided which is operated to ON / OFF the power.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using a credit. In order to use credits, the single BET switch 5 or the MAX BET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line determined according to the gaming state among the winning lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the start switch 7 is operated. Is in a valid state, that is, a state where the game can be started. When medals are inserted beyond the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged in the upper stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the symbols arranged in the lower stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R are displayed. The winning line L2, the lower stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L3, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, The five types of winning lines L4 are set in the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L4 set across the symbols arranged in the lower right direction, and the winning line L5 is set up in the middle of the symbols of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. In the normal gaming state, RT1 to RT5, when a specified number of bets are set, all of the winning lines L1 to L5 are valid, and in the regular bonus Only winning the bet number of prescribed number is set lines L1, L2 is valid.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3.

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter, a combination of symbols) on any activated pay line (hereinafter referred to as an effective line). (Also referred to as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R), a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit. . Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of active lines, the number of payouts determined for each combination of symbols aligned on the effective line is totaled, and the total number of medals is It will be given to the player. However, an upper limit (15 in this embodiment) is set for the number of medals to be awarded in one game. When the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is given. Will be. In addition, when a combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on any active line, the gaming state according to the combination of symbols is shifted. ing.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start changing the symbols, any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is When operated, the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R stop rotating and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 milliseconds. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 x 21 (number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the symbols of 4 frames at maximum are available in 190 milliseconds. Can be pulled in. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

  For this reason, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, as a result, the symbols from the symbol to six frames ahead can be displayed in the upper row. That is, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated, within 7 frames including the symbols displayed on the lower row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The arranged symbols can be displayed on the winning line.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 100. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The power supply board 100 generates drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies the drive power to each unit.

  The power supply board 100 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the.

  In particular, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, voltages are supplied to at least a sub control unit 91 (CPU 91a) described later and a display control circuit 92 described later, among power supply lines that supply the voltage generated by the power supply substrate 100 to each unit. A power supply line for supplying power, a power supply line for supplying voltage to a liquid crystal drive circuit 215 (described later) mounted on the liquid crystal display 51, a power supply line for supplying voltage to an LED drive circuit 93 (described later), and a voltage applied to a reel LED 55 (described later). And a power supply line for supplying power are electrically wired independently of each other.

  Note that electrically independent wiring means that these wiring lines are provided in an electrically non-contact state even when wired on the same cable or the same substrate.

  Further, the above-described hopper motor 34, payout sensor 35, stop switch 36, automatic settlement switch 29, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply substrate 100.

  Connected to the game control board 40 are the above-described one-sheet BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, settlement switch 10, reset switch 23, insertion medal sensor 31, and reel sensor 33. In addition, the above-described payout sensor 35, stop switch 36, automatic settlement switch 29, setting key switch 37, and reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply substrate 100, and detection of these connected switches is detected. A signal is input.

  Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the payout display 13, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 10, and the BET. The switch effective LED 21, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are connected to each other, and are described above via the power supply board 100. The hopper motor 34 is connected, and these electric components are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 described later mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 controls the game, and random numbers in a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment). A random number generation circuit 42 that generates a random number, a sampling circuit 43 that acquires a random number from the random number generation circuit, and a switch detection circuit that detects a detection signal input from switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 100 44, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, a solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, and a drive control of various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40 LED drive circuit 47 for performing power supply voltage supplied to slot machine 1 A power interruption detection circuit 48 that monitors and detects a voltage drop when the voltage drop is detected, and outputs a voltage drop signal to the main control unit 41. When the power is turned on or when an initialization command is not input from the CPU 41a, the CPU 41a A reset circuit 49 for supplying a reset signal to the device and other various devices and circuits are mounted.

  The CPU 41a 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 41b to perform processing related to the progress of the game. Each part of the control circuit mounted on the control board 40 is controlled directly or indirectly. The ROM 41b stores fixed data such as programs executed by the CPU 41a and various tables. The RAM 41c is used as a work area when the CPU 41a executes a program. The I / O port 41d inputs / outputs a control signal to / from each circuit connected via a signal input / output terminal included in the main control unit 41.

  The main control unit 41 is also supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and while the backup power is being supplied, the CPU 41a performs a refresh operation to hold the data stored in the RAM 41c. It is like that.

  The random number generation circuit 42 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates the value every time a predetermined number of pulses are generated, as will be described later, and the sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42. . The random number generation circuit 42 defines a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number, and in the present embodiment, 0 to 65535 is defined as the range. The CPU 41a sends an instruction to the sampling circuit 43 in accordance with the processing to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random number (this function is hereinafter referred to as a hardware random number function). Random numbers for internal lottery, which will be described later, are processed by software instead of using the random numbers extracted by the hardware random number function as they are. The CPU 41a also has a function of updating a numerical value of a specific register by the above-described timer interrupt process (main), and acquiring the updated numerical value as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a software random number function).

  The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and detects a voltage drop (for example, whether or not the voltage drops below a predetermined voltage). Is a circuit that outputs the signal. Although not shown in particular, the main control unit 41 includes an interrupt input terminal. When a voltage drop signal is input to the interrupt input terminal, an external interrupt occurs, and the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 The power interruption processing is executed according to the external interrupt.

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

  Next, after all output ports are initialized, the RAM parity is calculated based on all data stored in the RAM, set in the parity storage area 41c-7 (see FIG. 7), and RAM access is prohibited. Then, a loop process in which no process is performed is entered. That is, when the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the main control unit 41 reliably stops operation when power is interrupted.

  Thus, in the power interruption interrupt processing, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area 41c-7, and by comparing with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup, It is possible to confirm whether or not the data stored in the RAM is normal.

  Next, the reset circuit 49 outputs a reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the voltage rises to a level at which the main control unit 41 can be activated when the power is turned on, and activates the main control unit 41. When the value of the reset counter is counted up without being cleared based on a signal periodically output from the main control unit 41, that is, when the main control unit 41 does not operate for a certain time, The reset signal is output to restart the main control unit 41.

  The CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. The transmission line of the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is composed of a strobe (INT) signal line, a data transmission line, and a ground line, and is connected via the effect relay board 80. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not directly connected. The effect relay board 80 is a board provided to ensure one-way information transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90. The effect relay board 80 does not check the game control board 40 or the effect control board 90 by checking this state, and thus an illegal signal (especially an input to the effect control board 90 from the outside) is sent to the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40. In other words, it is possible to check whether or not modification has been made so that the signal is input).

  The effect control board 90 is connected with the selection switch 56 and the determination switch 57 described above, and detection signals of these connected switches are input.

  Electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), a rendering effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and a reel LED 55 disposed on the front door of the slot machine 1 are connected to the rendering control board 90. The components are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

  The effect control board 90 is composed of a microcomputer having a CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d in the same manner as the main control part 41. The effect control board 90 includes a sub control unit 91 for effect control and an effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 for controlling the display of the connected liquid crystal display 51, an LED effect circuit 52 for controlling the driving of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 for controlling audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, and a power source A reset circuit 95 that provides a reset signal to the CPU 91a when the initialization command from the CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, or a switch detection circuit 96 that detects a detection signal input from switches connected to the effect control board 90; Clock device for outputting time information including date information and time information 7, other circuits, etc. are mounted, and the CPU 91a receives various commands for performing an effect upon receiving a command transmitted from the game control board 40 and a switch connected to the effect control board 90. And each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90 is controlled directly or indirectly.

  Similar to the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41, the CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). An interrupt terminal (not shown) of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command among command transmission lines. An interrupt is generated based on the input to acquire a command from the main control unit 41 and execute a command reception interrupt process to be stored in the buffer. The CPU 91a executes a timer interrupt process (sub) to be described later by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval. Also, when an unused interrupt occurs in the CPU 91a, an unused interrupt process for immediately returning to the original process is executed.

  Unlike the CPU 41a, the CPU 91a executes interrupt processing based on interrupts other than the interruption interrupt processing (sub) when an interrupt is generated based on the input of the strobe signal (INT). Even if it is in the middle, interrupt the corresponding process and execute the command reception interrupt process, and execute the command reception interrupt process with the highest priority even if other interrupts other than the power interruption interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time It is supposed to be.

  The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power in the event of a power failure, and while the backup power is supplied, the CPU 91a performs a refresh operation so that the data stored in the RAM 91c is retained. It has become.

  Next, details of wiring connection states between the game control board 40 and various game electronic components connected to the game control board 40 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing a wiring connection state between the game control board 40 and the game electronic components connected to the game control board 40.

  FIG. 4 shows a single BET switch 5, a MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the number of bets among electronic components such as various switches and sensors connected to the game control board 40, and when starting a game. A start switch 7 that is operated, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, a inserted medal sensor 31 that detects a medal inserted to set a bet number; Reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R for rotating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R for detecting the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and medals stored in the hopper tank A hopper motor 34 for paying out from the exit 9, a payout sensor 35 for detecting a medal to be paid out when a winning occurs, and a performance Control board 90 and is shown, other switches, shown sensors, and the like are omitted.

  The gaming electronic components 5, 6, 7, 8, 31, 32 L, 32 C, 32 R, 33 L, 33 C, 33 R, 34, and 35 excluding the effect control board 90 send signals related to the progress of the game to the game control board 40. It is an electronic component that inputs and outputs. The signal related to the progress of the game is, for example, an operation for setting the number of bets for making the game startable, an operation for starting the game, or an operation for deriving the display results of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Such as signals output to the game control board 40 in accordance with the progress of the game, detection of inserted medals, detection of the reference position of the reels, detection of the payout medals, etc., output from the game electronic components in accordance with the progress of the game And a signal input to the game control board 40, a drive signal for driving the reels 2L, 2C, 2R according to the detection of the start operation, and a hopper for paying out medals when a winning occurs. A signal that is output from the game control board 40 in accordance with the progress of the game and that is input to the game electronic component.

  These gaming electronic components 5, 6, 7, 8, 31, 32L, 32C, 32R, 33L, 33C, 33R, 34, and 35 output signals to the game control board 40 as the game progresses. 1 electronic component and a second electronic component to which a signal from the game control board 40 is input as the game progresses.

  Specifically, the single bet switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 that are operated when setting the bet number and the inserted medal sensor 31 that detects a medal inserted to set the bet number are used for the operation or medal of the medal. This is a first electronic component that outputs a BET signal to the game control board 40 based on the detection. Since the main control unit 41 performs the betting number setting process based on the reception of the BET signal, the betting number cannot be set without these electronic components. That is, since the game cannot be started unless the number of bets is set, the one-sheet BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, and the inserted medal sensor 31 are electronic components for games necessary for the progress of the game.

  The start switch 7 that detects an operation for starting a game is a first electronic component that outputs a start signal to the game control board 40 based on the detection of the operation. Since the main control unit 41 performs a process (reel rotation process or the like) for starting the game based on the reception of the start signal, the game cannot be started without this electronic component. That is, the start switch 7 is a game electronic component necessary for the progress of the game.

  Stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that detect an operation for deriving the display results of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are first electronic components that output a stop signal to the game control board 40 based on the detection of the operation. is there. The main control unit 41 performs the process of deriving the display result by stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R based on the reception of the stop signal. The display result of cannot be derived. That is, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are game electronic components necessary for the progress of the game.

  The reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are first electronic components that output a detection signal for the reference position of the reel to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 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 2L, 2C, 2R based on the reception of the detection signal of the reference position of the reels. In addition, the display results of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R cannot be derived, and winning determinations cannot be performed. That is, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are game electronic components necessary for the progress of the game.

  A payout sensor 35 that detects medals to be paid out when a winning occurs is a first electronic component that outputs a medal payout signal to the game control board 40 based on the detection of the medals. The main control unit 41 performs a payout process for paying out the number of medals corresponding to the generated winning based on the reception of the payout medal detection signal, so that the number of medals corresponding to the generated winning is obtained without this electronic component. Cannot be paid out. That is, the payout sensor 35 is a game electronic component necessary for the progress of the game.

  The reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R that rotate the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are second electronic components to which a drive signal output from the game control board 40 is input. The reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R rotate the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R based on the input of the drive signal output from the game control board 40 and start the symbol variation display. Even if the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are not actually rotated based on the above, the main control unit 41 receives the signals from the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R after outputting the reel drive signals. The game can be controlled to proceed as the reel rotates. However, the timing at which signals are input to the game control board 40 from the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R is an error unless the reel drive signal is output. In order to measure the output timing of the signal based on the detection of the rotation of the reel, a reel drive signal is required. That is, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are game electronic components necessary for the progress of the game.

  The hopper motor 34 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 40 in response to the occurrence of a prize. The hopper motor 34 drives the hopper tank based on the input of the drive signal output from the game control board 40 and pays out medals, but does not actually drive the hopper tank based on the signal input. Even if the main control unit 41 outputs the hopper tank drive signal and then receives the signal from the payout sensor 35, the main control unit 41 can perform control to advance the game as if the medal has been paid out. it can. However, the timing at which a signal is input from the payout sensor 35 to the game control board 40 is an error unless the hopper tank drive signal is output. Therefore, when the game is advanced by the driving tool described above, In order to measure the output timing of the signal based on the detection, a driving signal for the hopper tank is required. That is, the hopper motor 34 is a gaming electronic component necessary for the progress of the game.

  These gaming electronic components 5, 6, 7, 8, 31, 32L, 32C, 32R, 33L, 33C, 33R, 34, and 35 are basically electronic devices that are continuously used in common for a plurality of models. Since it is a component and there are few opportunities to remove it from the main body and replace it 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 40, the effect control board 90, 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 40, it is necessary to release the connection with the game electronic components 5, 6, 7, 8, 31, 32L, 32C, 32R, 33L, 33C, 33R, 34, 35. The gaming electronic components 5, 6, 7, 8, 31, 32L, 32C, 32R, 33L, 33C, 33R, 34, 35 and the game control board 40 are connected via a relay board, and these 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.

  More specifically, the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the inserted medal sensor 31 are connected to the game control board 40 via the operation unit relay board 110. The reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R and the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R are connected to the game control board 40 via the reel relay board 120, and the hopper motor 34 and the payout sensor 35 are connected via the power supply board 100. Thus, the game control board 40 is connected to the game control board 40, and the effect control board 90 is connected to the game control board 40 via the effect relay board 80.

  The operation unit relay board 110, the reel relay board 120, the power supply board 100, and the effect control board 90 include the game control board 40 and the electronic components 5, 6, 7, 8, 31, 32L, 32C, 32R, 33L, 33C, Wiring patterns (not shown) for connecting 33R, 34, and 35 are provided, and each electronic component 5, 6, 7, 8, 31, 32L, 32C, 32R, 33L, 33C, 33R, 34, A detection signal output from 35 to the game control board 40 or power or a signal supplied (input) from the game control board 40 can be relayed.

  In addition, the game control board 40 is connected by wiring the various electronic components and the game control board 40 via the relay boards 110, 120, 100, and 80 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 connection portion is always provided on the relay board or the game control board 40. 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 40 and the operation unit relay board 110 are connected via a cable 600a, and the game control board 40 and the reel relay board 120 are connected via a cable 600b, and the game control board 40 and the power supply board 100 are connected to each other. Are connected via a cable 600c, and the effect control board 90 and the effect relay board 80 are connected via a cable 600d.

  The operation unit relay board 110 and the single BET switch 5 are connected via a cable 601a, and the operation unit relay board 110 and the MAXBET switch 6 are connected via a cable 601b, and the operation unit relay board 110 and the start switch 7 are connected to each other. Are connected via a cable 601c, the operation part relay board 110 and the stop switch 8L are connected via a cable 601d, and the operation part relay board 110 and the stop switch 8C are connected via a cable 601e. The board 110 and the stop switch 8R are connected via a cable 601f, and the operation unit relay board 110 and the inserted medal sensor 31 are connected via a cable 601g.

  The reel relay board 120 and the reel motor 32L are connected via a cable 601h, the reel relay board 120 and the reel motor 32C are connected via a cable 601j, and the reel relay board 120 and the reel motor 32R are connected to a cable 601l. Connected through. The reel relay board 120 and the reel sensor 33L are connected via a cable 601i, the reel relay board 120 and the reel sensor 33C are connected via a cable 601k, and the reel relay board 120 and the reel sensor 33L are connected to a cable 601m. Connected through. The power supply board 100 and the hopper motor 34 are connected via a cable 601n, the power supply board 100 and the payout sensor 35 are connected via a cable 601o, and the effect relay board 80 and the effect control board 90 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. One cable-side connector 610a is a connector that can be connected to a board-side connector 620a fixed to the game control board 40. The other cable side connector 611a is a connector that can be connected to the board side connector 621a fixed to the operation unit relay board 110. 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 40, and the other side. The cable-side connector 611b is a connector that can be connected to the board-side connector 621b fixed to the reel relay board 120. 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 a board-side connector 620c fixed to the game control board 40. 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 40, and the other The cable-side connector 611d is a connector that can be connected to the board-side connector 621d fixed to the effect relay board 80.

  Further, a cable-side connector 612 a that can be connected to a board-side connector 622 a fixed to the operation unit relay board 110 is provided at the other end of the cable 601 a that has one end connected to the BET switch 5. At the other end of the cable 601b whose one end is connected to the MAXBET switch 6, a cable-side connector 612b that can be connected to the board-side connector 622b fixed to the operation unit relay board 110 is provided. At the other end of the cable 601c whose one end is connected to the start switch 7, a cable-side connector 612c that can be connected to the board-side connector 622c fixed to the operation unit relay board 110 is provided. At the other end of the cable 601d, one end of which is connected to the stop switch 8L, a cable side connector 612d that can be connected to the board side connector 622d fixed to the operation unit relay board 110 is provided. At the other end of the cable 601e whose one end is connected to the stop switch 8C, a cable-side connector 612e that can be connected to the board-side connector 622e fixed to the operation unit relay board 110 is provided. At the other end of the cable 601f whose one end is connected to the stop switch 8R, a cable-side connector 612f that can be connected to the board-side connector 622f fixed to the operation unit relay board 110 is provided. A cable-side connector 612g that can be connected to a board-side connector 622g fixed to the operation unit relay board 110 is provided at the other end of the cable 601g that has one end connected to the inserted medal sensor 31.

  Further, the other end of the cable 601h whose one end is connected to the reel motor 32L and the other end of the cable 601i whose one end is connected to the reel sensor 33L can be connected to the board-side connector 622h fixed to the reel relay board 120. A cable-side connector 612h is provided. A cable that can be connected to the board-side connector 622i fixed to the reel relay board 120 at the other end of the cable 601j whose one end is connected to the reel motor 32C and the other end of the cable 601k whose one end is connected to the reel sensor 33C. A side connector 612i is provided. A cable connectable to a board-side connector 622j fixed to the reel relay board 120 at the other end of the cable 601l having one end connected to the reel motor 32R and the other end of the cable 601m connected to the reel sensor 33R. A side connector 612j is provided.

  Further, the other end of the cable 601n whose one end is connected to the hopper motor 34 and the other end of the cable 601o whose one end is connected to the payout sensor 35 can be connected 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, and one cable-side connector C2 is a connector that can be connected to the board-side connector C1 fixed to the game control board 40. The other cable side connector C3 is a connector that can be connected to a board side connector C4 fixed to the effect control board 90.

  In the present embodiment, wiring is extended from each electronic component 5, 6, 7, 8, 31, 32L, 32C, 32R, 33L, 33C, 33R, 34, and 35 without a connector. However, 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 40, the operation part relay board 110, the reel relay board 120, the power board 100, and the effect control board 90 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 40 and the effect control board 90 can be easily replaced.

  First, the first electronic component will be described in detail. One of the BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, or the connector of a cable provided between the inserted medal sensor 31 and the game control board 40 is driven into a connector. If the BET signal is illegally output from the driving tool to the game control board 40, there is a possibility that the bet number is 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 a cable provided between the start switch 7 and the game control board 40, and a start signal is illegally output from the driving tool to the game control board 40 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 switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the game control board 40, and the stop signal is illegally transmitted from the driving tool to the game control board 40. 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 33L, 33C, 33R and the game control board 40, and the reel rotation signal is illegal from the driving tool to the game control board 40. Is output, the display results of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R 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 35 and the game control board 40, and a medal payout signal is illegally output from the driving tool to the game control board 40. There is a risk that the medals will be counted without paying out medals.

  The second electronic component will be described in detail. The game control board 40 is released by disconnecting one of the connectors of the cable provided between the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R and the game control board 40. When the driving signal output from the game control board 40 can be acquired by the driving tool, the timing at which the driving signal of the reel is output from the game control board 40 can be specified on the driving tool side, so game control is originally performed from the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R. There is a possibility that the reel rotation detection signal input to the substrate 40 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 40 can be acquired by a driving tool or the like after the connection at any of the connectors of the cable provided between the hopper motor 34 and the game control board 40 is released. Then, since the timing at which the driving signal of the hopper tank is output from the game control board 40 can be specified on the driving instrument side, the payout medal detection signal originally input from the payout sensor 35 to the game control board 40 is sent from the driving tool to the hopper tank. May be output at an appropriate timing after driving.

  As described above, the signals that are output from the first electronic components 5, 6, 7, 8, 31, 33L, 33C, 33R, and 35 according to the progress of the game and that are originally input to the game control board 40 are provided. When output from the driving tool, the main control unit 41 can perform control to advance the game based on the reception of the signal, and is output from the game control board 40 according to the progress of the game. When a signal input to the second electronic component 32L, 32C, 32R, 34 is input to the driving tool, on the driving tool side, an output timing of a signal output from the main control unit 41 after driving the reel motor or the hopper motor When a new signal is input to the game control board 40 based on this, the main control unit 41 plays the game based on the reception of the signal. It is possible to perform the control of the line, there is a possibility that fraud such causes game automatically proceed is performed. Therefore, in this embodiment, various measures are taken to prevent fraud by connecting the driving tool.

  Next, the structure around the power supply to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40 will be described. The game control board 40 is supplied with + 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 VDD input terminal as a drive power supply for the main control unit 41, and branches on the game control board 40 as shown in FIG. 5 to + 5V (VBB). A DC voltage supply line is formed. The + 5V (VBB) DC voltage supply line is connected to the memory backup power supply input terminal VBB of the main control unit 41 via a backflow prevention diode 312 and is set to the ground level on the power supply substrate 100 side. A large capacity capacitor (not shown) is provided between them. Accordingly, a DC voltage of +5 V (VBB) can be stored in the capacitor, and when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is cut off, the voltage stored in the capacitor is held in the storage state of the RAM 41c in the main control unit 41. It can be supplied as a backup power source.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the + 5V (VBB) DC voltage supply line is not directly connected to the memory backup power input terminal VBB of the main control unit 41 on the game control board 40, but in FIG. As shown, the cable 600a for wiring connection between the game control board 40 and the operation section relay board 110, the operation section relay board 110, and the cable 601g for wiring connection between the operation section relay board 110 and the insertion medal sensor 31 are further inserted. It is turned back by the medal sensor 31 and connected again to the game control board 40 via the cable 601g, the operation part relay board 110, and the cable 600a, and is connected to the memory backup power input terminal VBB of the main control part 41. That is, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is cut off, the voltage stored in the capacitor is from the game control board 40 to the cable 600a-operation part relay board 110-cable 601g-inserted medal sensor 31-cable 601g-operation part relay. After passing through the board 110-cable 600a, it is supplied to the main control unit 41, and the storage state of the RAM 41c in the main control unit 41 is maintained.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in a state where power supply to the slot machine 1 is cut off, the connection between the board-side connector 620a of the game control board 40 and the cable-side connector 610a of the cable 600a, and the cable-side connector of the cable 600a 611a and the board-side connector 621a of the operation unit relay board 110, and the connection between the board-side connector 622g of the operation unit relay board 110 and the cable-side connector 612g of the cable 601g are released, and the backup is performed. The power supply line is cut off, and the data in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 cannot be held and will be lost. That is, when even one connection between the game control board 40 and the inserted medal sensor 31 is released, the backup data held in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is lost.

  Next, the configuration of the display control circuit 92 mounted on the effect control board 90 will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the display control circuit 92 mounted on the effect control board 90. As illustrated, the display control circuit 92 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) 141 and a CGROM (Character Generator ROM) 142. The VDP 141 has a high-speed drawing function and a display output function for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51, and executes image processing in accordance with a command from the sub-control unit 91. The CGROM 142 stores image element data and moving image data (effect data) displayed as effects on the liquid crystal display 51.

  The VDP 141 includes a host interface 151, a transfer control circuit 152, a CGROM interface 153, a drawing circuit 154, a temporary storage memory 155, a frame buffer memory 156, a display circuit 157, and a moving image decoder 158. Yes.

  The host interface 151 includes an address input terminal and a data input / output terminal for exchanging various data with the sub-control unit 91. The transfer control circuit 152 performs control to transfer the effect data read from the CGROM 142 to the effect data area of the temporary storage memory 155 based on a command from the sub control unit 91. The CGROM interface 153 includes an address output terminal and a data input terminal for reading effect data stored in the CGROM 142.

  The drawing circuit 154 executes a drawing process for creating image data of an image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the effect data stored in the effect data area of the temporary storage memory 155. The temporary storage memory 155 is composed of, for example, a VRAM (Video RAM) or the like, and includes an effect data area for storing effect data read from the CGROM 142. Further, in the temporary storage memory 155, based on a command from the sub-control unit 91, information indicating the rendering mode, information indicating that the reel transparent object is set in the transparent area, and information indicating that the transparent area is semi-transparent Etc. are also memorized.

  The frame buffer memory 156 is configured using, for example, a VRAM that is different from the temporary storage memory 155, and stores image data of an image created by a drawing process by the drawing circuit 154. The frame buffer memory 156 has two frames, and switching between image data writing and reading is performed every frame period. The display circuit 157 uses the image data read from the frame buffer memory 156 (for reading) as gradation data, and outputs the image signal to which the synchronization signal is added to the liquid crystal driver of the liquid crystal display 51. The moving picture decoder 158 is a circuit that decodes the moving picture data when it is read out from the CGROM 142 as effect data.

  Next, the configuration of the RAM 41c of the game control board 40 will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the configuration of the storage area of the RAM 41c. As illustrated, the RAM 41c includes an important work 41c-1, a general work 41c-2, a special work 41c-3, a set value work 41c-4, a non-saved work 41c-5, a stack area 41c-6, and a parity storage area. A plurality of storage areas including 41c-7 and an unused area 41c-8 are provided.

  Among these storage areas, in particular, the set value work 41c-4 is an area for storing a set value for determining a winning probability of an internal winning which will be described later. The parity storage area 41c-7 is an area for storing the RAM parity when the power is turned off. Further, the RAM 41c is supplied with power by a backup power source even in the event of a power failure, and stores stored data.

  The general work 41c-2 is an area that is cleared at the end of each game, and a winning combination and a winning flag setting area for a small role and a replay are provided here. The special work 41c-3 is not cleared in a payout process to be described later for each game, and a flag indicating a gaming state to be described later and a setting area for a winning flag for the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) are as follows: It is provided here.

  The stack area 41c-6 is an area in which data saved from the register of the CPU 41a is stored. As the game progresses, an unused stack area in which no data is stored, that is, an unused stack area is stored. And a stack area in use. The stack area 41c-6 is assigned with an area corresponding to a predetermined start address to a final address among the areas of the RAM 41c. The in-use stack area is an area corresponding to the storage address where data is actually stored from the start address of the stack area 41c-6. The storage address is an address that changes every time data is stored. The unused stack area refers to an area corresponding to the address next to the storage address to the last address of the stack area 41c-6. The unused stack area of the stack area 41c-6 is an area that is cleared for each game (for example, at the start of the game) as described later.

  The unused area 41c-8 is an area that is not defined to be used without reading and writing data updated as the game progresses. This area is cleared at the time of start.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value, and the winning probability of the internal lottery described later is determined according to the set value. Hereinafter, the setting value changing operation will be described.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 in the ON state, 1 is displayed as the initial value of the setting value on the setting value display 24, and the setting change mode in which the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38 is set. Transition. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change mode, the setting value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 4, the setting value is returned to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the set value is confirmed, and the confirmed set value is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  In the slot machine 1, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are arranged on any winning line of the variable display device 2. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the game state, but can be broadly divided into special roles with a shift to the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) and small roles with a medal payout. And a re-gamer who can start the next game without the need to set a bet. The big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) may be simply referred to as a big bonus. The big bonus may be indicated as BB. Sometimes a big bonus is simply called a bonus.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations in the slot machine 1, the combination of symbols in the variable display device 2, the bonus ending conditions, and the types of RTs to be transferred from the next game. As the types of RTs in the present embodiment, RT1 to RT5 having different probabilities of winning the re-game player are provided. The gaming state controlled by RT1 to RT5 may be simply referred to as RT.

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

  In the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), the regular bonus is repeatedly controlled until the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) ends. While the gaming state is the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), the big bonus (1) medium flag or the big bonus (2) medium flag is set in the RAM 41c, respectively. Further, during the regular bonus, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c. That is, while the big bonus (1) medium flag or the big bonus (2) medium flag is set to the ON state, when the regular bonus medium flag is not set to the ON state when the game is started, The repeat regular bonus flag is set to ON.

  The big bonus (1) ends on the condition that the number of medals paid out to the player is 270 or more. On the other hand, the big bonus (2) ends on the condition that the number of medals paid out to the player is 270 or more.

  The game state is controlled by RT5 from when the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) are won internally until the selected big bonus is won. Further, after either the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is finished, the gaming state is controlled to the initial gaming state.

  Also, when the big bonus (1) is won, when the big bonus (2) is won, after the big bonus (1) is finished, and after the big bonus (2) is finished, credit adjustment is excluded. Any operation of the player is invalidated and controlled in a frozen state in which the game cannot be progressed for a certain period of time. When the big bonus (1) ends and the big bonus (2) ends when the stop function is enabled, any operation of the player is invalid except for the payment of credits. Thus, the control is performed until the reset / setting switch 38 is operated to the stop state where the progress of the game becomes impossible.

  Even if the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won in the internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing to be able to win these roles, these I won't win a role. This is because the symbols constituting each of the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. However, if the winning combination has not been won because the player has not been operated at an appropriate timing, a predetermined chance (in terms of winning) may be derived.

  On the other hand, when the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), 12 sheets A to 12 C described later, oranges A to X, and cherries A to X are won in the internal lottery described later, Since the symbols constituting the role are arranged within 5 frames on each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, in principle, it is possible to win regardless of the timing of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Yes.

  Twelve A are awarded when a combination of “Red 7-Orange-Orange” is arranged on any of the pay lines, and 12 medals are paid out in the initial game state and RT. Twelve Bs are awarded when a combination of “white 7-orange-orange” is aligned on any of the pay lines, and 12 medals are paid out in the initial gaming state and during RT. Twelve Cs are awarded when a combination of “BAR-orange-orange” is arranged on any of the pay lines, and twelve medals are paid out in the initial gaming state and RT. Even if one of 12 sheets A to 12 C is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switch 8L is not operated at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win these roles, it will win these roles. There is no. This is because the symbols (“red 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”) of the reel 2L constituting the 12 sheets A to 12 C are not arranged within 5 frames on the reel 2L.

  A melon is awarded when a combination of “melon-melon-melon” is arranged on any winning line, and 10 medals are paid out in the initial gaming state and RT. In addition, 12 medals A to 12 C and melon are paid out in the big bonus, and 15 medals are paid out.

  Replay is awarded when the combination of “banana-banana-banana” is aligned on either the winning line in the initial gaming state or RT. As described above, melon and replay can be awarded in principle regardless of the timing at which the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated.

  When winning a replay, there is no payout of medals, but the next game can be started without setting the number of wagers again, so three medals corresponding to the number of bets 3 that are not required to be set in the next game are paid out. This is essentially the same as.

  Next, the orange winning combination will be described. Orange A is awarded when the “orange” symbol is derived on the left reel 2L and the “red 7” symbol is derived on the right reel 2R in either the initial game state or the winning line in RT. . Orange B is awarded when an “orange” symbol is derived for the left reel 2L and a “white 7” symbol is derived for the right reel 2R in either the initial gaming state or the winning line in RT. . Similarly, in orange C to orange X, the symbol for the left reel 2L is “orange”, and the symbols for the right reel 2R are “BAR”, “banana”, “orange”, “melon”, “cherry”, respectively. , "Star", "grape". Any of the oranges A to X does not matter what kind of symbol is derived to the middle reel 2C, but “any” means that any kind of symbol is acceptable.

  In the internal lottery of orange A to orange X, as will be described later, lottery is performed for all of orange A to orange H and all of orange A to orange X. In the internal lottery, when orange A to orange X is won, it stops at the timing when orange can be pulled in (the timing when one of symbols of symbols 15 to 20 and 0 is located in the lower part of reel 2L) When the switch 8L is operated, the “orange” symbol stops at the upper or lower level of the left reel 2L (it will not stop at the middle level except for the regular bonus), and “grape” is arranged within 7 frames for the right reel 2R. Therefore, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8R, “grape” stops at either the upper stage or the lower stage and wins the orange X. You won't win Orange A to Orange H without winning Orange X. Here, when “Grape” stops at the upper or lower level of the right reel 2R, either “melon”, “orange”, “star”, “cherry” or “banana” stops at the lower or upper level. When winning orange X, one of orange D to orange H wins at the same time. In the present embodiment, the orange X prize is applied in preference to the orange A to orange H prizes. Note that when Orange X wins, none of Orange A to Orange H may win the other winning lines. For example, in the symbol arrangement of the right reel 2R, the symbols arranged two above and two below “grape” may be different from the symbols of the right reel 2R of orange A to orange H (for example, a blank symbol). Good.

  Stop switch at the timing when orange A to orange H is won in the internal lottery (when one of symbols numbered 15-20 and symbol number 0 is located in the lower part of reel 2L) When the 8L is operated, the “orange” symbol stops at the upper or lower stage of the left reel 2L (it will not stop at the middle stage except for the regular bonus), and the upper and lower stages of the right reel 2R regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8R. None of the "grape" will stop. In this case, two of the oranges A to H are won simultaneously according to the symbols stopped at the upper and lower stages of the right reel 2R. When any one of orange A to orange H wins, another orange hand may not be won on the other pay lines. For example, in the symbol arrangement of the right reel 2R, the symbols arranged two above and two below the symbols of the right reel 2R of orange A to orange H are different from the symbols of the right reel 2R of orange A to orange X ( For example, you may make it a blank design.

  However, since the “orange” symbol for the left reel 2L is not necessarily arranged within 7 frames, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 8L, orange A to orange X or orange A to orange H is selected. But sometimes I miss it.

  When any of orange A to orange X is won, two medals are paid out per winning line. In game states other than the regular bonus, “Orange” stops at the top or bottom of the left reel 2L, and two of the oranges A to Orange X are awarded on the two pay lines, so a total of four medals are paid out. It is. When winning orange A to orange X in the initial gaming state, only a predetermined number of games (however, big bonus (1) or big bonus ( The game state is controlled to RT until it wins 2). When winning orange A to orange H, the specified number of games is controlled to RT1 set to 500, and when winning orange X, the gaming state at the time of orange X winning is preferentially applied and the specified number of games is 10. It is controlled by RT2 set to.

  Next, the winning combination of cherry is explained. Cherry A is awarded when the “Cherry” symbol is derived on the left reel 2L and the “Red 7” symbol is derived on the right reel 2R in either the initial gaming state or the winning line in RT. . Cherry B is awarded when the “Cherry” symbol is derived on the left reel 2L and the “White 7” symbol is derived on the right reel 2R in either the initial game state or the winning line in RT. . Similarly, in cherry C to cherry X, the symbol for the left reel 2L is “cherry”, and the symbols for the right reel 2R are “BAR”, “banana”, “orange”, “melon”, “cherry”, respectively. , "Star", "grape". Any of the cherry A to the cherry X does not matter the type of symbol derived to the middle reel 2C, but “any” represents that the symbol does not matter.

  In the internal lottery of Cherry A to Cherry X, as will be described later, the winners of all of Cherry A to Cherry H and the winners of Cherry A to Cherry X are drawn. In the internal lottery, when the cherry A to the cherry X are won, the stop switch 8L at the timing when the cherry can be pulled in (the timing at which one of the symbols of the symbol numbers 1 to 14 is located in the lower stage of the reel 2L). When the is operated, the “cherry” symbol stops at the upper or lower level of the left reel 2L (it will not stop at the middle level except for the regular bonus), and “grape” is arranged within 7 frames for the right reel 2R. Regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8R, the “grape” stops at either the upper stage or the lower stage and wins the cherry X. You won't win Cherry A through Cherry H without winning Cherry X. Here, when “Grape” stops at the upper or lower level of the right reel 2R, either “melon”, “orange”, “star”, “cherry” or “banana” stops at the lower or upper level. When winning a cherry X, one of cherry D to cherry H wins at the same time. In the present embodiment, the winning of the cherry X is applied in preference to the winning of the cherry A to the cherry H. When Cherry X wins, none of Cherry A to Cherry H may win the other winning lines. For example, in the symbol arrangement of the right reel 2R, the symbols arranged two and above “grape” may be different from the symbols of the cherry A to cherry H right reel 2R (for example, a blank symbol). Good.

  When the cherries A to H are selected in the internal lottery, the stop switch 8L is turned on at the timing when the cherry can be pulled in (the timing when one of the symbols of symbols 1 to 14 is located in the lower part of the reel 2L). When operated, the “cherry” symbol stops at the upper or lower stage of the left reel 2L (it will not stop at the middle stage except for the regular bonus), and regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8R, either the upper or lower stage of the right reel 2R But “grape” never stops. In this case, two of the cherry A to cherry H are won simultaneously according to the symbols stopped at the upper and lower stages of the right reel 2R. Note that when any one of Cherry A to Cherry H wins, it may be so that no other cherry role wins the other winning lines. For example, in the symbol arrangement of the right reel 2R, the symbols arranged two above and two below the symbols of the right reel 2R of cherry A to cherry H are different from the symbols of the right reel 2R of cherry A to cherry X ( For example, you may make it a blank design.

  However, since the symbol “cherry” is not necessarily arranged within 7 frames for the left reel 2L, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 8L, it is selected as Cherry A to Cherry X or Cherry A to Cherry H. But sometimes I miss it.

  When any of Cherry A to Cherry X is won, two medals are paid out per winning line. In game states other than the regular bonus, “Cherry” stops at the top or bottom of the left reel 2L, and two medals are awarded to two of Cherry A to Cherry X, so a total of four medals are paid out. It is. When winning a cherry A to a cherry X in the initial gaming state, only a prescribed number of games (however, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus ( The game state is controlled to RT until it wins 2). When winning a cherry A to cherry H, the controlled game number RT3 is controlled to 330, and when winning a cherry X, the cherry X winning is preferentially applied and the specified game number is set to 10. It is controlled by RT4.

  In the winning combination panel 89 described above, combinations of winning combinations described with reference to FIG. 8 are described. For example, "BB: red 7-red 7-red 7or white 7-white 7-white 7, 12 sheets: red 7 / white 7 / BAR-orange-orange, melon: melon-melon-melon, replay: banana-banana -Banana, orange: orange-any-any, cherry: cherry-any-any ". For both orange and cherry, only the symbol of the left reel 2L is represented on the winning combination panel 89, and the symbols of the middle and right reels 2C and 2R are not represented. For orange and cherry, when “orange” or “cherry” is derived to the left reel 2L, the winning is determined regardless of the symbols derived to the middle and right reels 2C and 2R. Because. Thereby, the player can recognize that the orange or cherry is won by deriving the orange or cherry symbol on the left reel 2L. However, since it is possible to make it impossible to specify that a plurality of types of winning combinations for orange and cherry are set, it is possible to make it impossible to specify which type of orange or cherry is won. As a result, for example, the player can make it impossible to specify that Orange X or Cherry X has won, so it cannot be specified whether RT1 or RT2 is controlled or RT3 or RT4. Can be.

  Next, the internal lottery will be described. In the internal lottery, whether or not the above-described winning combination (derivation of a winning display result) is allowed is determined before the display result of the variable display device 2 is derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is operated). , To decide. In the internal lottery, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number generation circuit 42. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the acquired random number for internal lottery, the gaming state, and the number of determination values of each combination determined according to the set value set by the reset / setting switch 38 Depending on the situation.

  In the ROM 41b described above, a winning combination table used for determining a combination determined to be a winning in the internal lottery is stored in advance. The registered content of the winning combination table indicates a predetermined combination. In each game, a combination to be a lottery target is referred. The winning combination table in the present embodiment is stored in the ROM 41b, and a predetermined combination is read out as a lottery target.

  Specifically, in the winning combination table, when the gaming state is a state other than the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), the big bonus (1) + orange A to orange H, the big bonus (1 ) + Orange A to Orange X, Big Bonus (1) + Cherry A to Cherry H, Big Bonus (1) + Cherry A to Cherry X, Big Bonus (2) + Orange A to Orange H, Big Bonus (2) + Orange A to Orange X, Big Bonus (2) + Cherry A to Cherry H, Big Bonus (2) + Cherry A to Cherry X, 12 A, 12 B, 12 C, Melon, Orange A to Orange H, Orange A-Orange X, Cherry A-Cherry H, Cherry A-Cherry X, and Replay are read out as lottery objects in order. It is configured to. Note that “+” and “˜” are written between winning combinations to indicate that a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery. For example, when “Big Bonus (1) + Orange A to Orange H” is described, Big Bonus (1), Orange A, Orange B, Orange C,... Indicates that In the present embodiment, the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) are, respectively, orange A to orange H, orange A to orange X, cherry A to cherry H, and cherry A to cherry X. Can be won simultaneously. As for the orange winning combination, orange A to orange H may be simultaneously read as a lottery target combination and orange A to orange X may be simultaneously read as a lottery target role. As for the winning combination of cherries, there are cases where cherries A to H are simultaneously read out as lottery targets and cherries A to X are simultaneously read out as lottery targets. Further, the winning combination table is configured such that when the gaming state is a regular bonus provided during the big bonus, 12 sheets A to 12 C and melon are sequentially read out as the lottery target combination.

  Note that the winning combination table may be configured such that the same winning combination is read as the lottery target combination regardless of the gaming state. In this case, when the gaming state is a regular bonus, even if a special combination such as a big bonus (1) or a re-playing combination such as a replay is read out as a lottery target combination, no lottery or lottery is performed. The winning flag may not be set even if the winning is performed.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined for the target part of the internal lottery is sequentially added to the random number for the internal lottery, and when the result of the addition overflows, it is determined that the target part is won. Is done. If the winning combination is determined, the winning flag for the combination is set in the RAM 41c. When it is determined that a winning combination is obtained when a plurality of winning combinations are read as lottery winning combinations, a winning flag corresponding to each of the plurality of read winning combinations is set in the RAM 41c. For example, when Big Bonus (1) + Orange A to Orange H is read out as a lottery target and determined to be a win, a big bonus (1) win flag, an orange A win flag, an orange B win flag, An orange C winning flag,... And an orange H winning flag are set in the RAM 41c. The number of determination values is read in accordance with the storage address of the number of determination values registered in the role table stored in advance in the ROM 41b. The number of determination values for each combination may be common regardless of the set value, or may be different depending on the set value. If the number of determination values is common regardless of the set value, a common flag is set (value is set to “1”).

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the number of determination values of each lottery target combination acquired based on the gaming state and the set value. This number of determination values is stored in the RAM 41c in the development model and in a storage area provided in the address area allocated to the ROM 41b in the mass production model.

  FIG. 9A is a diagram illustrating the number of determination values of each lottery target combination acquired in the internal lottery when the gaming state is the initial gaming state. For example, when the set value is 1, “10” is the big bonus (1) + when the target character of the internal lottery is the big bonus (1) and “10” is the big bonus (2). “50” when orange A to orange H is “big bonus (1) + orange A to orange X” “50” is “big bonus (1) + cherry A to cherry H”. “20” is big bonus (1) + cherry A to cherry X, “20” is big bonus (2) + orange A to orange H, and “20” is big bonus (2) + When orange A to orange X is “20”, big bonus (2) + cherry A to cherry H When “50” is big bonus (2) + cherry A to cherry X “270” is 12 sheets A when “50” is 12 sheets A, “270” is 12 sheets B, “270” is 12 sheets C, “10200” is melon “940” when orange A to orange H, “2195” when orange A to orange X, and “1254” when cherry A to cherry H are cherry A to cherry X Sometimes “1881” is acquired as the number of determination values, and “47956” is acquired as replay. FIG. 9A similarly shows the number of determination values of each lottery target combination acquired in the internal lottery when the set value is 2 to 4.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the larger the value set as the set value, the larger the number of determination values acquired in the internal lottery of the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2). As a result, the larger the set value, the higher the probability of winning the special combination in the internal lottery.

  The big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) are both orange A to orange H, orange A to orange X, cherry A to cherry H, and cherry A to cherry X, rather than the probability of winning alone. The number of determination values is set so that the probability of winning in duplicate with any combination is higher. For this reason, when orange or cherry wins, the player can have a sense of expectation for winning the big bonus.

  FIGS. 9B and 9C are diagrams showing the number of replay determination values acquired in the internal lottery when the gaming state is RT. Note that the number of determination values acquired in the internal lottery of the winning combination other than replay when the gaming state is RT is the same as the number of determination values shown in FIG. That is, the number of determination values of each lottery target combination acquired in the internal lottery when the gaming state is RT is the number of determination values acquired in the internal lottery of replay shown in FIG. This is replaced with the number of judgment values acquired in the replay internal lottery shown in b) and (c).

  FIG. 9B is a diagram showing the number of determination values acquired in the internal lottery of replay, which is one of RT1 to RT4 controlled after the game state wins orange or cherry. For example, when the set value is 1 to 4, “9100” is acquired as the number of determination values when the target combination of the internal lottery is replay.

  FIG. 9C is a diagram showing the number of determination values acquired in the internal lottery for replay when the gaming state is controlled RT5 controlled when a bonus is won internally. For example, when the set value is 1 to 4, “21000” is acquired as the number of determination values when the target combination of the internal lottery is replay.

  As shown in FIG. 9A to FIG. 9C, when the probability of winning the replay is in the initial gaming state, 47956/65536 (when the set value is 1) ≈73.17% to 47986 / 65536 (when the set value is 4) ≈73.22%, 9100 / 65536≈13.88% when RT1 to RT4, and 21000 / 65536≈32.04% when RT5 The number of judgment values is set. Thus, the number of determination values is set so that the probability of winning the replay is extremely higher in the initial gaming state than at least in the case of RT1 to RT4. For this reason, the initial gaming state can be said to be an advantageous gaming state for the player in that the probability of winning the replay is much higher than when it is RT1 to RT4. On the contrary, RT1 to RT4 can be said to be disadvantageous for the player in that the probability of winning the replay is much lower than that in the initial gaming state.

  As described above, the transition to RT1 to RT4 is made by winning orange or cherry in the initial gaming state. The total number of determination values for each of oranges A to H and oranges A to X when in the initial gaming state is (50 + 50 + 20 + 20 + 940 + 2195) = 3275. Therefore, the probability of winning Orange A to H or Orange A to X in the initial gaming state is 3275 / 65536≈5%. Further, the total number of determination values of the cherry A to H and the cherry A to X in the initial gaming state is (50 + 50 + 20 + 20 + 940 + 2195) = 3275. Therefore, the probability of winning the cherry A to H or the cherry A to X in the initial gaming state is 3275 / 65536≈5%. Thus, the probability of winning an orange is the same as the probability of winning a cherry. Therefore, the probability of being controlled by RT1 or RT3 is the same as the probability of being controlled by RT2 or RT4.

  In addition, when RT2 or RT4 is controlled among RT1 to RT4 described above, since the prescribed number of games is 10, the game is controlled again to the initial gaming state by using 10 games. On the other hand, when it is controlled to RT1 or RT3, since the specified number of games is extremely larger than 10 games (RT1: 500, RT3: 330), it is controlled to RT2 or RT4 unless a bonus is won. If the game is not performed in an unfavorable gaming state for a long period of time as compared to the case where the game is played, the initial gaming state is not controlled. In addition, the number of RT1 games transferred after winning oranges A to H is greater than the number of games RT3 (330 games) transferred after winning cherry A to H (500 games). It is set. Further, even when orange or cherry is won, it is possible to avoid the transition to RT without winning the winning orange or cherry according to the operation timing of the stop switch 8L. For this reason, if the probability controlled by RT1 and the probability controlled by RT3 are the same, paying attention to the fact that the specified number of games is different, orange with more specified games than the RT at the time of winning a cherry It is conceivable that the player operates the stop switch 8L at a timing not to win a prize and plays a game so as not to win an orange.

  However, in the present embodiment, as described below, the probability of being controlled by each of RT1 to RT4 is made different, and it is advantageous for the player depending on how the game is played with the different probabilities. It is possible to vary the number of times that the game can be performed in the initial game state. Therefore, in consideration of the prescribed number of games, the probability controlled by each of RT1 to RT4, and various theoretical values obtained based on the probability, the game is operated by operating the stop switch 8L so as not to win either orange or cherry. It is possible to make a strategy for performing a game or playing a game, and to improve the interest of the game.

[Probability of being controlled by each of RT1 to RT4]
Transition to RT1 is made by winning oranges A to H other than orange X in the initial gaming state. The number of determination values of oranges A to H when in the initial gaming state is (50 + 20 + 940) = 1010. Therefore, the probability of winning the oranges A to H in the initial gaming state is 1010 / 65536≈1.54%.

  Transition to RT2 is made by winning Orange X when in the initial gaming state. The number of determination values of oranges A to X including orange X in the initial gaming state is (50 + 20 + 2195) = 2265. For this reason, the probability of winning oranges A to X in the initial gaming state is 2265 / 65536≈3.45%.

  Transition to RT3 is made by winning the cherries A to H other than the cherry X in the initial gaming state. The number of determination values of cherries A to H when in the initial gaming state is (20 + 50 + 1254) = 1324. For this reason, the probability of winning the cherries A to H in the initial gaming state is 1324 / 65536≈2.02%.

  Transition to RT4 is made by winning the cherry X in the initial gaming state. The number of determination values of cherries A to X including the cherry X when in the initial gaming state is (20 + 50 + 1881) = 1951. Therefore, the probability of winning the cherries A to X in the initial gaming state is 1951 / 65536≈2.97%.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, RT1 to RT4 are controlled by setting different numbers of determination values for oranges A to H, oranges A to X, cherries A to H, and cherries A to X. Different probabilities.

  The ratio of the probability controlled by RT1 and the probability controlled by RT2 is (RT1 probability: RT2 probability) = (1.54: 3.45). For this reason, when a game is played by operating the stop switch 8L so as not to win a cherry, Orange X wins about 3.45 times out of about 5 wins and is controlled by RT2. . On the other hand, the ratio between the probability controlled by RT3 and the probability controlled by RT4 is (RT3 probability: RT4 probability) = (2.02: 2.97). For this reason, when a game is played by operating the stop switch 8L so as not to win the orange, the cherry X wins 2.97 times out of about 5 wins and is controlled by the RT4. . Thus, when the game is performed by operating the stop switch 8L so as not to win the cherry, the ratio controlled by RT4 when the game is operated by operating the stop switch 8L so as not to win the orange Rather than RT2 at a higher rate.

  In addition, as described above, RT2 and RT4 are set with a number of games that is much smaller than RT1 and RT3 as the prescribed number of games. For this reason, it is considered that the player desires to be controlled to RT2 or RT4 if controlled to RT. Therefore, when paying attention to the ratio controlled by RT2 or RT4, the player operates the stop switch 8L at the timing when the player does not win the cherry, contrary to the case where the prescribed number of games is different. It may be possible to play a game so as not to win. As a result, the player can devise different strategies for playing the game as follows by selecting whether to focus on the number of prescribed games or the ratio controlled by RT2 or RT4. The interest of the game can be improved.

  For example, when emphasizing the ratio controlled by RT2 or RT4, there is a risk that the maximum number of games in RT can be controlled by RT1 set as the prescribed number of games, but the prescribed number of games is 10 games. The game can be performed so that the cherry is not won so that the ratio controlled by RT2 is higher than when the orange is won. In addition, when the specified number of games is emphasized, there is a risk that the ratio of the specified number of games controlled to RT4 of 10 games is reduced, but the maximum number of games when controlled to RT is 500 games of RT1. The game can be played so as not to win the orange so that the number is reduced.

  Note that the player desires to digest the game so as not to consume medals as much as possible until the big bonus occurs. For this reason, the player is expecting that more games can be digested in the initial gaming state in which the replay winning probability is extremely high and in RT2 and RT4 in which the prescribed number of games is extremely small. As a result, not only the probability of being controlled by each of RT1 to RT4, but also various theoretical values such as the continuation rate, the number of continuations, and the average number of continued games determined based on the probability, how to play the game This is an extremely important value for players to consider whether to make a suitable strategy. For example, the continuation rate refers to a rate at which control is resumed to the initial gaming state after a big bonus is generated while being controlled to the initial gaming state or after being controlled by RT2 or RT4. The number of continuations refers to the number of times the game is controlled again to the initial gaming state after shifting to one of the big bonus, RT2 and RT4. The average number of continued games refers to the average number of games that can be digested in an initial game state that is continuously controlled. In the following, the extent to which the various theoretical values such as the continuation rate, the number of continuations, and the average number of continued games will vary depending on how the game is played and what strategy is adopted will be described.

  In the following description, A indicates a substantial probability of winning big bonus (1), big bonus (2), orange X, and cherry X, and B does not win orange X and cherry X, and orange A to A Indicates the actual probability of winning only H or Cherry A to H (excluding the probability of winning simultaneously with the big bonus), and C is substantially determined by winning 12 to 12 A, C, melon, and replay. Indicates the probability that the initial gaming state will not end.

Moreover, the value calculated using the following (Formula 1) is employ | adopted for the continuation rate.
Continuation rate = A / (A + B) (Formula 1)
Moreover, the value calculated using the following (Formula 2) is employ | adopted for the frequency | count of continuation.

Number of continuations = 1 / (1-continuation rate) (Equation 2)
In addition, the average number of continued games employs a value calculated using the following (Equation 3).

Average number of continuing games = [1 / (1-C) +30] × number of continuing times (Expression 3)
Note that, as will be described later, when the winning is won for orange or cherry after being controlled to the initial gaming state, the navigation effect for notifying the selected winning combination is performed up to three times. In addition, since the probability of winning an orange or cherry is 1/20 × 2 = 1/10, a navigation effect is performed once in about 10 games. Therefore, at least 10 × 3 = 30 games can be played in the initial gaming state by not winning the winning combination notified by the navigation effect. For this reason, 30 is added in (Expression 3).

[Theoretical values-When playing games without making a strategy]
First, a case where a game is played without adopting a strategy such as playing a game so as not to win either orange or cherry will be described.

  If no strategy is adopted, A is 4376/65536, which is the probability of winning Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2), Orange X and Cherry X, and B is Orange X and Cherry X. Probability of winning only Orange A to H or Cherry A to H without winning will be 2194/65536, and C will be 12966 A to 12 C, melon, and 58966/65536 to be won for replay .

Substituting these values into (Equation 1) to (Equation 3) above,
Continuation rate ≒ 66.6%
The number of continuous times≈2.99 times The average number of continuous games≈119.7 games.

[Various theoretical values-When playing a game that won't win Orange]
Next, a case where a game is played so as not to win an orange will be described.

  If you play the game without winning Orange, A will be 21811/65536, which is the probability of winning Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2), and Cherry X, and B will not win Cherry X. Probability of winning only A to H will be 1254/65536, and C will be 12101 to 1212 C, melon, replay, orange (excluding big bonus and simultaneous winning) 62101/65536 Become.

Substituting these values into (Equation 1) to (Equation 3) above,
Continuation rate ≒ 63.4%
Number of continuous times≈2.73 times Average number of continuous games≈134.0 games.

[Various theoretical values-When playing games so that cherries are not won]
Next, a case where a game is played so as not to win a cherry will be described.

  If a game is played without winning a cherry, A is a big bonus (1), big bonus (2), and the probability of winning Orange X is 2495/65536, and B is not winning Orange X and orange. 940/65536, which is the probability of winning only A to H, and C is 62101/65536, which is the probability of winning 12 sheets A to 12 C, melon, replay, and cherry (excluding big bonus and simultaneous winning) Become.

Substituting these values into (Equation 1) to (Equation 3) above,
Continuation rate ≒ 72.6%
The number of continuous times≈3.64 times The average number of continuous games≈179.0 games.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the continuation rate described above depends on how the game is performed and what strategy is adopted due to the different probability of being controlled by RT1 to RT4. In the above, the points at which various theoretical values such as the number of continuations and the average number of continuation games open are explained. As a result, in addition to selecting whether the player emphasizes the number of prescribed games or the ratio controlled by RT2 or RT4, the player can select various types such as the continuation rate, the number of continuations, and the average number of continuous games. Based on the theoretical value, it is possible to make a strategy how to play the game, and to improve the interest of the game.

  For example, by playing the game without winning a cherry, the average number of continued games can be increased, and the rate at which the game until the next big bonus is generated can be increased in the initial gaming state. In addition, by playing the game so as not to win the orange, even if it is controlled by RT3, the maximum number of games is 330 games, which is smaller than 500 games of RT1, so that the so-called humming period is shortened as much as possible. Can advance the game.

  When a game is played without winning a cherry, there is a risk that the maximum number of games (500 games) in RT can be controlled to RT1 set as the prescribed number of games. In addition, when playing a game without winning Orange, there is a risk that the degree of advantage of the various theoretical values described above is lower (for example, the average number of continued games is smaller) than when playing a game without winning Cherry. Bear. Therefore, there is a possibility that a player's balance in a short period (for example, one day) will be greatly different depending on the adopted strategy. However, the player's balance over a long period (for example, one week) is set so as not to vary depending on the strategy adopted, and to converge within a certain value or within a certain range if the same set value.

  Further, as can be seen from the average number of continued games among the calculated theoretical values, the number of games that are continuously executed in the initial game state changes depending on the game method. For this reason, based on the number of games executed after the end of the big bonus of the slot machine 1, it is possible to make it difficult to perform a so-called hyena action in which a player is in a state that is advantageous for the player. For example, for a slot machine in which a player has finished playing a game after being controlled by RT1 or RT3, even if the other player confirms the number of games in the slot machine, It is impossible to specify how many games have been controlled by RT1 or RT3 and how many games have been digested since being controlled by RT1 or RT3. For this reason, other players cannot determine whether or not the player is in an advantageous state based on the number of games. As a result, in the slot machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to make it difficult for other players to perform a hyena action regardless of the timing at which the player finishes the game. It is possible to prevent inconveniences such as lowering the operating rate.

  Note that the number of determination values of each lottery target combination acquired in the internal lottery when the gaming state is a regular bonus, for example, when the set value is 1 to 4, the target lots of the internal lottery are 12 A-12 “6200” is acquired as the determination value for the sheet C, and “54100” is acquired as the determination value for the melon. In this way, the number of determination values is set so that the probability of winning a small role is higher in the regular bonus than in the initial gaming state. For this reason, the regular bonus can be said to be a gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than in the initial gaming state.

  As described above, when the winning combination table is configured so that the same winning combination is read out as the lottery target regardless of the game state, the internal lottery target in the internal lottery when the game state is a regular bonus “6200” is acquired as a judgment value when the combination is 12 A to 12 C, and “54100” is acquired as a determination value when the combination is a melon. You may comprise so that the determination value number may not be acquired at the time of a combination.

  Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described. The CPU 41a refers to the table index and the table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts to rotate and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Create a stop control table for each reel. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to, and the referred stop control table is drawn. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the table index stored in the ROM 41b. As shown in the figure, the table index stores the top address of the area where the data for table creation is stored for each internal winning situation.

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

  The number-of-drawing frame data referred according to the reel stop status is whether all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotating, only the left reel 2L is stopped, only the middle reel 2C is stopped, or the right reel Depending on whether only 2R is stopped, left and middle reels 2L and 2C are stopped, left and right reels 2L and 2R are stopped, and middle and right reels 2C and 2R are stopped. In addition, in a situation where any one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, it may differ depending on the stop position of the stopped reel.

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

  In addition, the number of drawn frames data is data that can specify the number of drawn frames for each timing at which the stop operation is performed. As the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, stepping motors that make one round with a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) per reel are defined, and these areas are set to 0 to 20 (see FIG. 2) is assigned.

  On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. The number of drawn frames by area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule in the number of drawn frames data so that the number of drawn frames by area number can be acquired by expanding the number of drawn frames data. It has become.

  The stop control table is created by referring to the table index and the table creation data as described above. In the stop control table, corresponding to the area numbers 0 to 20, the timing corresponding to each area number is the timing (reel) at which the area corresponding to each area number is positioned at the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the lower symbol area). The number of frames to be drawn when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected at the timing at which the number of steps from the reference position is included in the range of the number of steps of each area number is set.

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning situation in the game is acquired. Then, the table creation data is specified based on the acquired head address, and the address of the drawing frame number data of each reel corresponding to the state where all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotating is acquired from the specified table creation data. Then, the drawing frame number data of each reel stored at the acquired address is developed to create a stop control table for all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R.

  Also, when any one of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped or when any two are stopped, a table is created according to the top address acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the internal winning situation in the game. The table creation data is identified based on the start address of the data, and the address of the number of frames to be drawn in the unreacted reel corresponding to the stopped reel and the area number of the stop position of the reel is obtained from the identified table creation data. Then, the drawing frame number data of each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  Next, when the CPU 41a effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel will be described.

  If any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively, the area number of the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. And the number of drawn frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of drawn frames until it is stopped is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of frames to be drawn from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the lower symbol Will stop in the area).

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

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

  In addition, in the table index, the number of drawn-in frames is drawn so that the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames and no winning combination is arranged, corresponding to the case where any combination is won. Stores the address of the predetermined table creation data. Therefore, if any winning combination is won, there will be a stop control table in which the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames and the number of drawing frames to be drawn is set so that the winning combination is not aligned. The reel is controlled to be stopped.

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

  In the table index, when a special combination and a small combination are won at the same time, or when a special combination is won in a state where the special combination has been carried over from before the previous game (Big Bonus (1) + Orange A to H, Corresponding to Big Bonus (1) + 12 A, etc.), the number of draws is determined so that the winning special role is drawn within the range of 4 frames, and the winning special role is 4 frames maximum For the stop operation position that cannot be drawn in the range, the address of the table creation data in which the number of drawn frames is determined so that the selected small role is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames is stored, and the reel stop control is performed. It is. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if the symbols of the special roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames can be stopped on the winning line, the control is performed to stop them together. If you can't draw a special role that you have won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, you can align the symbols of the small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line. If they can be stopped, the control is performed to align them and stop, and the symbol of the winning combination that has not been won is controlled to be stopped within the drawing range of 4 frames. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the special combination on the winning line over the small combination, and the small combination can be won only when the special combination cannot be drawn.

  In addition, the table index includes a range of 4 re-games corresponding to the case where a re-game is won (big bonus (1) + replay) when the special game has been carried over from before the previous game. The address of the table creation data in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be pulled in as much as possible is stored, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed in which the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames. If the re-gamer is elected in a state where the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the re-gamer will always win and win regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. It will be. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win.

  In addition, in the case of winning the replay, as the stop control table for all the reels, the number of frames to be drawn to identify the symbols constituting the winning replay for all the area numbers as the display result is determined. A stop control table is created and stop control of all reels is performed.

  In the table index, the “orange” symbol of the left reel 2L is pulled to the maximum in the range of 4 frames and stopped at the upper or lower level, corresponding to the case where oranges A to H or oranges A to X are won. When the oranges A to H are elected for the right reel 2R, the “grape” is not stopped at the upper or lower level, and when the oranges A to X are elected for the right reel 2R, the “grape” is set to the upper or lower level. Thus, the address of the table creation data in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined is stored, and reel stop control is performed.

  In the table index, the “cherry” symbol is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames for the left reel 2L and stopped at the upper or lower level, corresponding to the case where Cherry A to H or Cherry A to X are won. When the cherry reels A to H are elected for the right reel 2R, the “grape” is not stopped at the upper or lower level, and when the cherry A to X is elected for the right reel 2R, the “grape” is the upper or lower level. Thus, the address of the table creation data in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined is stored, and reel stop control is performed.

  On the game control board 40 side, the internal lottery is performed as described above, and the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped according to the result and the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and a prize is generated. It will be a thing. As a result of winning a prize, a medal is paid out or a game state is transferred as a payout. Thus, depending on the progress of the game on the game control board 40 side, an original effect is performed on the effect control board 90 side. It is. In order to perform such an effect, the CPU 91a of the effect control board 90 must be able to recognize the progress of the game on the game control board 40 side. Is transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90.

  Commands transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 include at least a BET command, a winning status notification command, a reel rotation command, a reel stop command, a winning information command, a payout start command, a payout end command, a game state command, A stop command, an error command, a setting start command, an initialization command, a power-on command, a BET release command, and a credit return command are included. The commands transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 include other commands, but since they are not directly related to the present invention, a detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The BET command is a command that can specify the number of medals inserted, that is, the number of medals used to set the bet number. When a medal is inserted, the one-BET switch 5 or the MAX BET switch 6 is operated to set the bet number. Sent when

  The winning status notification command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag and the type of the internal winning flag that has been established, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game.

  The reel rotation command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation, and is transmitted when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started.

  The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. And is transmitted every time stop control of each reel is performed.

  The winning information command is a command that can specify the presence / absence of a winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, and is transmitted after all reels are stopped and a winning determination is made.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals is started by paying out a prize or credit (including medals used for setting the number of bets). The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and winning a credit is completed.

  The game state command is a command that can specify the game state of the next game (whether it is a normal game state, during RT, during a big bonus, etc.) and the number of remaining RT games, and at the end of the game Sent.

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state, and after the end of the BB, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted when the ending effect waiting time has elapsed, and the reset operation is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or release of an error state. When an error is determined and controlled to the error state, an error command that indicates the occurrence of the error state is sent, and a reset operation is performed to release the error state. At that time, an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is transmitted.

  The setting start command is a command indicating the start of the setting change mode, and is transmitted when the setting is started, that is, when the mode is changed to the setting change mode.

  The initialization command is a command indicating that the gaming state has been initialized, and is transmitted when the setting ends, that is, when the setting change mode ends. The power-on command is a command indicating that power is turned on. The BET release command is a command indicating that the BET has been released, and is transmitted when the settlement switch 10 is operated and the value of the BET counter becomes 0. The credit return command is a command indicating that the credit has been returned, and is transmitted when the settlement switch 10 is operated and the value of the credit counter becomes zero.

  As described later, the CPU 91a of the effect control board 90 performs various effects based on the commands sent from the CPU 41a of the game control board 40 in this way.

  In the effect control board 90, a stop symbol table for determining the display result of the variable display device 2 based on the reel stop command is provided in the RAM 91c. However, since the reel stop command includes only the type of the stopped reel and the number of the symbol stopped in the middle as information, it is not possible to determine what symbol is stopped by this alone, so the ROM 91b does not have the reel 2L. Tables indicating all symbols arranged in 2C, 2R are stored in advance, and symbols stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are registered in the stopped symbol table with reference to this table.

  In order to produce an effect, the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91 has various counters, areas for setting various flags, a game state command, a reel stop command, a winning information command, and a winning status notification command. The area for storing the winning status, the combination of the display results derived to the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the information indicating whether or not a winning has occurred, and the gaming state applied in the game running on the gaming control board 40 side (The winning situation and the game state are twice) are also provided in the RAM 91c.

  Among the effects executed by the control of the sub-control unit 91, as effects by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51 based on a command output to the display control circuit 92, a game effect corresponding to the game state, an initial game There is a navigation effect in which information advantageous to a player involved in winning a small role is notified when a predetermined notification condition is established when the state is in progress.

  Game effects include bonus medium effects that are executed when the gaming state is a big bonus (including bonus winning effects that are executed when the big bonus is won, and bonus end effects that are executed when the big bonus ends) When the game state is the initial game state and when RT5 is transferred after winning the bonus during the initial game state, it is a high-probability continuous effect that is executed over a plurality of games. Resurrection to notify the result related to whether or not the game is controlled again in the initial gaming state (that is, whether the controlled RT is RT2 or RT4) before the game is executed once (for example, 10 times). This includes the case of transition to RT1 or RT3, and the low-probability effect executed after the revival continuous effect is performed. Image element data and moving image data for performing a game effect are stored in the CGROM 142.

  Since the continuous performance is continuously executed across a plurality of game periods, the next game in which the start switch 7 is operated next is started after all reels are stopped during the actual execution period. It is executed continuously including the period up to.

  In the bonus bonus effect, as shown in FIG. 11, a strip-like image drawn as “BONUS GAME” is displayed across the middle area of each reel. During the big bonus, the regular bonus is always controlled, and in the regular bonus, the valid winning lines are limited to L1 and L2, that is, the winning line straddling the upper area of each reel and the winning line straddling the lower area. Since the symbols stopped in the middle area are not subject to winning determination, a band-shaped image is displayed across the middle area of each reel, making it easy to recognize the winning line that is valid during the regular bonus, During the regular bonus, the effect of displaying an image using the area on the front of the reel that is not subject to winning determination is achieved, so that an impactful effect can be realized and the visual recognition of the symbol subject to winning determination is hindered. There is no such thing.

  The bonus winning effect is executed when the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), or the regular bonus is won, and the bonus medium effect described above when the wager number is set for the next game in which the winning is generated. Is started.

  When continuous effects such as the above-described bonus medium effect, high-probability continuous effect, and revival continuous effect are performed, a series of game sounds are continuously output over a plurality of games. In this way, game sounds that are continuously output over a plurality of games are referred to as continuous game sound effects. Game sound data for generating game sounds (including continuous game effect sounds) for performing a game effect is stored in a ROM mounted on the audio output circuit 94. The generation of the game sound is generated when the sub-control unit 91 outputs a game sound data read command, a generation start command, an end command, or the like corresponding to the current game state to the voice output circuit 94. Controlled and executed by.

  In addition, depending on the winning combination up to 3 times when any of 12 sheets A to 12 sheets C, orange A to X, and cherry A to X is won after the navigation effect is controlled to the initial gaming state An effect of notifying the winning winning combination by displaying the selected character. As a navigation effect, for example, when any one of 12 sheets A or cherries A to X is won, an effect of causing a red character to appear is performed. Further, when any one of 12 sheets B or oranges A to X is won, an effect of causing a white character to appear is performed. Further, when any one of 12 sheets C or oranges A to X is won, an effect of causing a black character to appear is performed.

  Further, the CPU 91a of the effect control board 90 performs a history display effect in which a predetermined game history stored in the RAM 91c is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the operation of the player's selection switch 56 and determination switch 57. . In the history display effect, not only the game history is simply displayed as information, but the CPU 91a further performs an operation for advancing the game for a predetermined period or longer (however, the reel 2L, 2C and 2R except for the case where the game is from the start to the stop of the game), the liquid crystal display 51 performs a predetermined demonstration effect. The history display effect and the demonstration effect are performed during a period in which the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is not in progress.

  These effects are controlled and executed by the VDP 141 of the display control circuit 92 by outputting an effect data write command, an effect start command, an end command, and the like to the display control circuit 92. When the VDP 141 receives the effect data write command, the VDP 141 reads the effect data corresponding to the command from the CGROM 142 and writes it in the effect data area of the temporary storage memory 155. When an effect start command is received, if effect data is written in the effect data area of the temporary storage memory 155, it is written by the drawing circuit 154 frame by frame in each frame period until the effect end command is received. The image data corresponding to the effect data is expanded in the frame buffer memory 156 and output to the liquid crystal display 51 by the display circuit 157.

  Data for displaying an effect image on the liquid crystal display 51 under the control of the VDP 141 is stored in advance in the CGROM 142 as effect data. The effect data is prepared for each effect mode, and the effect data written in the effect data area of the temporary storage memory 155 based on the write command from the sub-control unit 91 corresponds to the effect mode at that time. It will be a thing. Further, the effect data of the history display effect and the effect data of the demonstration effect are stored in the CGROM 142 in advance.

  However, since the liquid crystal display 51 is also provided over the transmission area on the front side of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, depending on the state of the image displayed in the transmission area, the liquid crystal display 51 is drawn on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. The visibility of the displayed symbols may be impaired, and the progress of the game may be affected. In view of this, until the rotation of all of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R after the start switch 7 is operated, at least the winning determination area to be determined for winning among the transparent areas is not displayed (that is, the transparent area (winning determination area). ), The RGB value of each pixel is set to (31, 31, 31) to be in a completely transmissive state).

  When all of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R stop rotating, the liquid crystal display 51 starts to produce effects, but each pixel in the transmission area (winning determination area) has higher transparency than the image that is originally displayed ( That is, even if the RGB value is controlled to a semi-transparent state (close to (31, 31, 31)) and an image is displayed in a region including the transmissive region (winning determination region), the back surface of the transmissive region (winning determination region) The symbols drawn on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are visible. However, when a small role wins according to the display results of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and medals are paid out accordingly, in order to ensure that the winning combination can be confirmed during the payout of medals. The transparent area (winning determination area) remains hidden, and the image of the transparent area (winning determination area) is controlled to be in a semi-transparent state after the medal payout is completed.

  The image data of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is developed in the frame buffer memory 156 (for writing) in each frame period. When the image data is written in the frame buffer memory 156, the image of the object on the front side is displayed. The Z buffer method is used so that data remains. In the period from the operation of the start switch 7 to the stop of all of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R (however, when the medals are paid out until the payout is completed), the forefront of the position corresponding to the transparent area (winning determination area) A transparent area object is set in

  The transparent area object is a completely transparent object having RGB values of (31, 31, 31), and the processing of writing image data to the frame buffer memory 156 is performed with the highest priority in each frame period. ing. When the image data of the transparent area object is written, the Z value written in the Z buffer corresponding to the transparent area (winning determination area) becomes the minimum value indicating the foreground value. Image data of an image or a still image is not written in a portion corresponding to the transmission area (winning determination area).

  In addition, as a method for setting the transmissive area (winning determination area) to the semi-transmissive state, there are two methods of white addition processing and semi-transparent processing, and either of them can be applied. Whether to perform white addition processing or semi-transparency processing depending on the type of effect data and the state of the image that is displayed together with the area other than the original transmission area (winning determination area) Also good. Here, it is assumed that the RGB value in the original image data is (Rs, Gs, Bs), and the RGB value in the image data after undergoing the process of making the translucent state is represented by (Rd, Gd, Bd).

  When the white addition process is performed, the RGB values in the image data of the transmissive area (winning determination area) are calculated as follows.

Rd = Rs + 16 (if Rd> 31 then Rd = 31)
Gd = Gs + 16 (if Gd> 31 then Gd = 31)
Bd = Bs + 16 (if Bd> 31 then Bd = 31)
When translucent processing is performed, the RGB values in the image data of the transmissive area (winning determination area) are calculated as follows (where α is an α value representing translucency).

Rd = 16 * α + Rs * (1−α)
Gd = 16 * α + Gs * (1−α)
Bd = 16 * α + Bs * (1−α)
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a display mode of an effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. 12A shows an example in which the transmissive area (winning determination area) corresponding to the front side of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is not hidden or semi-transmissive. Demonstration effects and history display effects are performed in this state, but as shown in the figure, an image displayed in the transmission area (winning determination area) (especially when a dark image with low transparency is displayed) Depending on the situation, the symbols drawn on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R on the back of the transmission area (winning determination area) become almost invisible.

  FIG. 12B shows an example in which the transparent area (winning determination area) on the front side of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is not displayed. From the operation of the start switch 7 until the reels 2L, 2C, 2R all stop rotating and the display result is derived on the variable display device 2 (until the payout is completed if there is a payout of medals). In this case, the image is displayed in this state. Here, as shown in the figure, the pattern drawn on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the back of the transparent area (winning determination area) is completely displayed without displaying an image in the transparent area (winning determination area). It will be permeated and seen by the player.

  FIG. 12C shows an example in which the transmissive area (winning determination area) on the front side of the transmissive areas 3L, 3C, and 3R is made semi-transmissive. After all of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R stop rotating and the display result is derived on the variable display device 2 (however, after paying out medals, the start switch 7 is turned on in the next game). Until the operation, the image is displayed in this state. Here, as shown in the figure, although an effect is displayed by displaying an image integrally in all areas of the liquid crystal display 51 including the transmission area (winning determination area), the back of the transmission area (winning determination area) is provided. The symbols drawn on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be seen through with some transparency.

  Among the effects executed by the control of the sub control unit 91, there is a prize effect as an effect by changing the lighting state of the reel LED 55 based on a command output to the LED drive circuit 93.

  In principle, the winning effect is an effect of notifying the winning combination by blinking the reel LED 55 corresponding to the constituent symbols of the winning combination aligned on the effective line when any winning combination is aligned on the effective line.

  Hereinafter, processing in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. In the slot machine 1, the game is progressed by repeatedly performing the game process one game at a time. For this purpose, the game must be in a state where the game can be progressed. In order to be able to advance the game, the setting value of the normal range is stored in the setting value work 41c-4 with the main control unit 41 including the CPU 41a activated, and the data stored in the RAM 41c. The condition is that there is no abnormality.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a startup process executed by the CPU 41a of the game control board 40. This activation process is a process performed when a reset signal is input from the reset circuit 49 of the game control board 40 and the main control unit 41 is activated. Since the reset signal is a signal that is output when the power is turned on and when the operation of the main control unit 41 is stagnant, the activation process is performed when the main control unit 41 is activated and the main control unit 41 is activated. This process is performed when restarting due to a problem.

  In the startup process, first, the built-in device, peripheral IC, stack pointer, etc. are initialized (step S101), and access to the RAM 41c is permitted (step S102). Then, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is ON (step S103). If the setting key switch 37 is not ON, the RAM parity is calculated based on all the data stored in the RAM 41c except the parity storage area 41c-7 (step S104).

  Next, the RAM parity calculated here is compared with the RAM parity stored in the parity storage area 41c-7, that is, the RAM parity calculated and stored at the previous power-off (step S105), and both the RAM parities are compared. Whether or not the data stored in the RAM is normal (step S106). In the present embodiment, the determination of whether or not the RAM 41c is normal based on the RAM parity is performed only in the startup process.

  If the RAM parities do not match in step S106, the data stored in the RAM 41c is not normal, and the process proceeds to the RAM abnormality error process shown in FIG. If the RAM parities match, the data stored in the RAM 41c is normal, and the register stored in the stack area 41c-6 is restored (step S107). Next, it is determined whether or not any special role is won in the state before the power interruption (step S107a). A power-on command indicating a winning combination is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 90 (step S107b), and the process proceeds to step S108. On the other hand, if no special role is won in the state before the power interruption, a power-on command indicating that the special role is not won is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 90 (step S107c). The process proceeds to S108. In step S108, the prohibition of interruption is canceled, and the process returns to the process before power-off.

  If the setting key switch 37 is ON in step S103, the prohibition of interruption is canceled (step S110), and the process proceeds to the setting change process shown in FIG. 14 (step S111). Then, after the setting change process is completed, the game can be progressed and the process proceeds to the game control process.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing in detail the setting change process executed by the CPU 41a in step S111. In the setting change process, first, a setting change flag indicating that it is in the setting change mode is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (step S201), and the setting value (setting change process) stored in the setting value work 41c-4 is set. Before shifting to (1), the value of the set value work 41c-4 has been rewritten to 1, so it is 1) (step S202).

  Thereafter, the operation waits for detection of the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 and the start switch 7 (steps S203 and S204). When the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is detected in step S203, 1 is added to the setting value read in step S202 (step S205), and whether or not the setting value after addition is 5, that is, the normal range is set. It is determined whether or not it has been exceeded (step S206). If the set value after addition is not 5, the process returns to the state of waiting for detection of the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 and the start switch 7 in steps S203 and S204. If the set value after addition is 5, the set value is corrected to 1 (step S207), and the process returns to the state of waiting for detection of the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 and the start switch 7 in steps S203 and S204.

  When the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in step S204, the changed set value selected at that time is stored in the set value work 41c-4 and the set value is confirmed (step S208). Thereafter, the process waits until the setting key switch 37 is turned off (step S209). If it is determined in step S209 that the setting key switch 37 has been turned off, the setting change flag set in step S201 is deleted (step S210). Next, it is determined whether or not the gaming state before power interruption is a big bonus (step S211a). If it is not a big bonus, the process proceeds to step S211c. On the other hand, if it is a big bonus, the value of the gaming state flag stored in the special work 41c-3 is updated to a value indicating the initial gaming state (step S211b), and the process proceeds to step S211c. In step S211c, the data stored in the RAM 41c (the data in the stack area being used in the stack area 41c-6, the setting value stored in the setting value work 41c-4, and the special work 41c-3 are stored. The game state is excluded (except for the value indicating the gaming state) (step S211c), and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. When the setting change process is performed by the processing of steps S211a to S211c, if the gaming state before the setting is a big bonus, the gaming state is shifted to the initial gaming state, while before the setting is performed. When the game state is the initial game state or RT, the game state is restored.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing in detail the RAM abnormality error processing executed by the CPU 41a of the game control board 40. In the RAM abnormality error process, the payout display unit 13 is controlled to display the RAM abnormality error code on the payout display unit 13 (step S301), and then the process proceeds to a loop process in which no process is performed.

  As described above, in the startup process, when the setting key switch 37 is not in the ON state, the data stored in the RAM 41c is compared by comparing the RAM parity calculated at the time of power-off with the RAM parity calculated at the time of startup. It is determined whether or not it is normal, and the routine proceeds to RAM abnormality error processing. In the RAM abnormality error process, since the RAM abnormality error code is displayed on the payout display 13, the process proceeds to a loop process in which no process is performed, so that the progress of the game is disabled.

  If the RAM parity does not match, the interrupt is not permitted. Therefore, once the RAM abnormality error process is started, the setting key switch 37 is activated in the ON state until the interrupt prohibition is canceled. Even if the power is cut off, the power interruption processing is not performed. In other words, since no new RAM parity is calculated and stored in the power interruption processing, the RAM is always stored except when the setting key switch 37 is activated even when the main control unit 41 is activated. Since the parities do not match, the main control unit 41 cannot be activated to start (resume) the game.

  Once the RAM abnormal error state is entered, the setting key switch 37 is activated and the setting change process is performed until a new setting value is selected and set by operating the reset / setting switch 38. The game cannot be progressed. In other words, in the state that has shifted to the RAM abnormal error state, the state in which the game cannot be progressed is canceled and the game is started on the condition that a new set value is selected and set by operating the reset / setting switch 38 ( Can be resumed). In an error state other than an abnormal RAM error, there is no problem of inconsistency in RAM parity. Therefore, the state in which the game cannot be progressed is released only by operating the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38, and the game is resumed. Can do.

  As described above, when the game can be progressed, the game processing is repeated one by one in the slot machine 1. Hereinafter, each game in the slot machine 1 will be described. The “game” in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Since the setting of the bet number before the operation of No. 7 and the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are performed after the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense. And It should be noted that the command transmission from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 will be described only for those necessary for the explanation of the present invention, and the explanation for the command transmission that is not so will be omitted.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a game control process performed by the CPU 41a of the game control board 40 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 reset / setting switch 38. When processing of one game is started, first, the number of bets is set by operating the one-sheet BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 or by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 4, and operating the start switch 7. Thus, a BET process for instructing the substantial start of the game is performed (step S401). If the player has won a replay in the previous game, the same number of bets as in the previous game (3 in this embodiment) is automatically set by the flag during the replay game (the flag during the replay game is deleted at this stage) ). Details of the BET process will be described later.

  When the number of bets is set by BET processing and the start switch 7 is operated, a random number for internal lottery is extracted, and winnings for each combination determined according to the gaming state are allowed based on the extracted random number value. A lottery process for determining whether or not to perform is performed (step S402). In the lottery process, a winning status notification command indicating the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 41c is transmitted to the effect control board 90. Details of the lottery process will be described later.

  When the lottery process is completed, a reel rotation process is performed (step S403). 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 2L, 2C, and 2R in the previous game. 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven to start rotation of all the left, middle, and right reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. When a predetermined condition (the reference position is detected by the reel sensors 333SL, 3SC, 3SR after the rotation speed reaches a constant speed) from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is satisfied, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R Is enabled. Thereafter, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by the player, the driving of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is stopped, and the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped. When the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started and stopped, a reel rotation command and a reel stop command are transmitted to the effect control board 90, respectively. Details of the reel rotation process will be described later.

  When the driving of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, a winning determination process is performed for determining whether any of the above-described role symbols is derived and displayed on the winning line in the display result at the time of stopping (step S404). ). If it is determined in this winning determination process that one of the winning combinations has been won, various processes corresponding to the winning generated on the game control board 40 are performed. Here, a winning information command indicating a winning determination result is sent to the effect control board 90. Details of the winning determination process will be described later.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed (step S405). In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the number of payouts set in the winning determination process. However, when the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, the hopper motor 34 is driven to pay out the excess number of medals from the medal payout exit 9. In addition, various processes not related to winning (for example, a process related to the end control of the big bonus and the deletion of the winning flag without carryover) are also performed. In the payout process, the winning flags for the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) stored in the special work 41c-3 are not erased. Thereby, the winning flags of the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) are carried over to the next game. 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 90. 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 S401 will be described in detail. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing in detail the BET process executed by the CPU 41a in step S401. In the BET process, the value of the BET counter in which the value of the betting number is stored in the RAM 41c is cleared (step S501). Next, whether or not the game is a replay game is determined based on whether or not the replay game flag based on the previous game replay winning is set in the RAM 41c (step S502).

  If it is determined that the game is a replay game, the BET counter value is incremented by 1 (step S503), a BET command indicating the current BET counter value is generated, and transmitted to the effect control board 90. (Step S504). In addition, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (the replay is not selected by lottery during the regular bonus, so 3 in the case of YES in S502) (step S505). The processes in steps S503 and S504 are repeated until the value of the BET counter reaches the specified number. When the value of the BET counter reaches the specified number, the process waits in a state waiting for detection of the operation of the start switch 7 (step S506). . When the operation of the start switch 7 is detected, the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the game is not a replay game, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (that is, 1 or 3) (step S507). If the value of the BET counter is a specified number, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter in which the credit value is stored in the RAM 41c is 50 (step S508). If the value of the credit counter is 50, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off, and the insertion of a new medal is prohibited with the medal flow path set as the payout side (step S509). Then, the process proceeds to step S511. When the value of the BET counter is not a specified number, or when the value of the credit counter is not 50, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on, and the medal flow path is set to the hopper tank side so that a medal can be inserted. (Step S510). Then, the process proceeds to step S511.

  If both the value of the credit counter and the value of the BET counter are 0, or if the operation of the settlement switch 10 is not detected, it is determined whether or not the inserted medal sensor 31 has detected passage of the inserted medal (step S514). . If the passage of the inserted medal is detected, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (that is, 1 or 3) (step S515). If the value of the BET counter is not a specified number, the BET counter value is incremented by 1 (step S516), a BET command indicating the current BET counter value is generated, and transmitted to the effect control board 90 (step S516). S517). Then, the process returns to step S507.

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

  If the passage of the inserted medal is not detected, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (that is, 1 or 3) (step S520). If the value of the BET counter is a specified number, it is determined whether or not an operation of the start switch 7 has been detected (step S521). If the operation of the start switch 7 is not detected, the process returns to step S507. If the operation of the start switch 7 is detected, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off, and the insertion of a new medal is prohibited with the medal flow path as the payout side. Further, the operations of the single BET switch 5, the MAX BET switch 6, and the settlement switch 10 are invalidated (step S522). Then, the BET process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the value of the BET counter is not a specified number, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S523). If the value of the credit counter is 0, the process returns to step S507. If the value of the credit counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not an operation of the single BET switch 5 is detected by the single BET switch 5 (step S524). If the operation of the single BET switch 5 has not been detected, it is determined whether or not the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 has been detected by the MAXBET switch 6 (step S525). If the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is not detected, the process returns to step S507.

  If the operation of the single BET switch 5 is detected, the credit counter value is decremented by 1 (step S526), the BET counter value is incremented by 1 (step S527), and the current BET counter value is set. A BET command shown is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 90 (step S528). Then, the process returns to step S507.

  If the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S529). If the credit counter value is not 0, the credit counter value is decremented by 1 (step S530), the BET counter value is incremented by 1 (step S531), and a BET command indicating the current BET counter value is issued. It produces | generates and transmits to the production | presentation control board 90 (step S532). Here, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter has reached a specified number (that is, 1 or 3) (step S533). If the value of the BET counter is a specified number, the process returns to step S507. If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, the process returns to step S529. If it is determined in step S529 that the value of the credit counter is 0, the process returns to step S507.

  Next, the payment process in step S513 will be described in detail. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing in detail the settlement process executed by the CPU 41a in step S513. In the settlement process, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off, and the insertion of a new medal is prohibited with the medal flow path set as the payout side (step S601). Further, the hopper motor 34 is driven in an ON state (step S602).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the BET number is to be settled (step S603). That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0. When it is not 0, it is determined that the BET number is to be settled, and when it is 0, it is determined that the BET number is not to be settled.

  When it is determined that the BET number is to be settled, the value of the BET counter is decremented by 1 (step S609), and it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0 (step S610). When it is determined in step S610 that the value of the BET counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S609, and when it is determined that the value of the BET counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S611. When it is determined that the value of the BET counter is 0, a BET cancellation command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the BET number is not settled, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S604). When it is determined that the value of the credit counter is 0, the settlement process is terminated without paying out medals. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not 0, the value of the credit counter is decremented by 1 (step S606), and it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter has become 0 (step S607). When it is determined in step S607 that the value of the credit counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S606, and when it is determined that the value of the credit counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S611. When it is determined that the value of the credit counter is 0, a credit return command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  In step S611, the hopper motor 34 is turned off to stop driving. Then, the settlement process is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

  Next, the lottery process in step S402 described above will be described in detail. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing in detail the lottery process executed by the CPU 41a in step S402. In the lottery process, the number of bets (the number of bets) set in the current game is read (step S701). Next, it is determined whether or not the read bet number is a prescribed number (for example, 1 or 3) (step S702). When the read number of bets is not the prescribed number, a RAM abnormality error occurs, and the RAM abnormality error process shown in FIG. 15 is performed. When the read number of bets is the specified number, the process proceeds to step S703.

  In step S703, the setting value stored in the setting value work 41c-4 of the RAM 41c is read. Here, it is determined whether or not the read setting value is in the range of 1 to 4 that is a value that should be originally taken (step S704). If the read set value is not in the range of 1 to 4, a RAM abnormality error occurs, and the RAM abnormality error process shown in FIG. 15 is performed.

  If the read set value is in the range of 1 to 4, the lottery target combination corresponding to the gaming state is sequentially read out of the lottery target combinations registered in the winning combination table described above (step S705). Next, the setting state of the common flag registered in the role-specific table for the read lottery target is referred (step S706), and it is determined whether or not the common flag is in an ON state (step S707).

  If the common flag is ON, the number of determination values stored in the address registered in the role-specific table corresponding to the gaming state is acquired for the read lottery target character (step S708). Then, the process proceeds to step S710. If the common flag is not in the ON state, the setting value set in the RAM 41c is read, and the determination value stored in the address registered in the role-specific table corresponding to the gaming state and the setting value for the lottery target role The number is acquired (step S709). Then, the process proceeds to step S710.

  In step S710, the number of determination values acquired in step S708 or S709 is stored in the determination area of the RAM 41c. (Including random numbers processed in a predetermined procedure, random numbers added in step S710, etc.), and the result of the addition is used as a new random number for internal lottery. Then, it is determined whether or not an overflow has occurred when the number of determination values is added to the random number for internal lottery (step S711).

  If no overflow has occurred, it is determined whether there is a combination that has not yet been processed among the combinations to be selected (step S712). If there is a combination that has not yet been processed, the process returns to step S705, and the process continues with the next lottery target registered in the winning combination table as the processing target. If there is no combination not to be processed, the process proceeds to step S721.

  If an overflow has occurred, the process proceeds to step S720. In step S720, the winning flag of the lottery object combination read in step S705 is set to ON. When the read lottery winning combination is a plurality of winning combinations, the winning flag of each of the plurality of winning combinations is set to the ON state. 0 when the lottery subject includes a big bonus and the RT1-RT4 counter value indicating that the RT-RT4 is controlled and the remaining number of RT games being controlled is set to 0 After initialization, the RT5 counter value indicating that RT5 is controlled is set to 1, and the gaming state is controlled by RT5. The values of various flags and various counters are stored and updated in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c.

  In step S721, a winning status notification command is generated according to the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 41c, and is transmitted to the effect control board 90. Then, the lottery process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the reel rotation process in step S403 will be described in detail. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing in detail the reel rotation process executed by the CPU 41a in step S403. In the reel rotation process, first, it is determined whether or not a wait time (for example, about 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game (step S801), and if the wait time has not elapsed, Wait until the wait time has elapsed. If the wait time has elapsed, a new wait time is set and the timing is newly started (step S802a). The wait time is measured by subtracting and updating values stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c at predetermined intervals.

  Next, a work initialization code at the time of starting the rotation of the reel motor is set in the register, and the rotation of the reel is started (step S803). Here, a reel rotation command indicating that the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have started to rotate is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 90 (step S804). Then, with reference to the table index, the table creation data is identified, and based on the identified table creation data, a stop control table corresponding to the game state of the game, the internal winning situation, and the other reels stop situation is created. Then, it is created for each reel being rotated (step S805), and a work initialization code at the time of completion of stop preparation is set in the register (step S806a). Thereby, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective.

  Next, it is determined whether or not any valid operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R has been detected (step S807). If no stop switch operation is detected, it is determined whether or not a reel rotation error (error determined when the reel reference position is not detected by the reel sensor 33 for a certain period or longer) has occurred (step S808). ). If no reel rotation error has occurred, the process returns to step S807.

  If it is determined in step S808 that a reel rotation error has occurred, an error code indicating the reel rotation error is set in the register (step S809), and the process proceeds to a predetermined error process (step S810b). Along with this, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is also temporarily stopped. If the error is released, the process returns to step S803 again, and the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is resumed.

  If operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected in step S807, the reel motor (any one of 32L, 32C, 32R) corresponding to the operated stop switch from the reel reference position at that time. The number of steps (stop operation position) is acquired, the number of frames to be drawn is specified with reference to the stop control table of the corresponding reel, and the stop position is set to the work corresponding to the stop reel (step S811). Here, a reel stop command indicating the type of reel to be stopped and the symbols to be stopped for the reel is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 90 (step S812). After that, it waits until the rotation of the reel (2L, 2C, or 2R) corresponding to the operated stop switch stops (step S813).

  Then, when the rotation of the reel (2L, 2C, 2R) corresponding to the operated stop switch stops, it is determined whether or not all of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped (step S814). If the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is not stopped, the process returns to step S805. If the rotations of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the reel rotation process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the winning determination process in step S404 will be described in detail. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing in detail the winning determination process executed by the CPU 41a in step S404. In the winning determination process, the winning combination corresponding to the gaming state is read in order from the beginning (step S901). Next, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination of the read combination is aligned with any of the five winning lines L1 to L5 (step S902).

  If the symbol combination of the combination is complete, the winning flag for the combination is set in the RAM 41c (step S903), and the process proceeds to step S904. If the symbol combination of the combination is not complete, the process proceeds to step S904 as it is. In step S904, it is determined whether there is a combination that has not yet been determined as a winning determination among the combinations corresponding to the gaming state. If there is a winning combination that has not yet been determined for winning, the process returns to step S901, and the next winning combination corresponding to the gaming state is read out.

  If all of the winning combinations corresponding to the gaming state are targeted for winning determination, it is next determined whether or not a replay winning is made based on whether or not a replay winning flag is set in the RAM 41c (step S905).

  If no replay winning is made, it is determined whether or not the big bonus (1) is won according to whether or not the big bonus (1) winning flag is set in the RAM 41c (step S906). If the big bonus (1) has been won, the big bonus (1) flag is set to ON in the RAM 41c, and the big bonus (1) winning flag is set to OFF. Further, the RT5 counter value set in the RAM 41c is initialized and the RT is terminated, and a bonus counter (B counter) value indicating the remaining payout number is set to 270 (step S907). In step S907, a bonus winning effect waiting time for controlling the frozen state after the big bonus (1) winning is further set. Then, the process proceeds to step S913. Also, during the period when the big bonus (1) flag is set to the ON state, the regular bonus is controlled.

  If the big bonus (1) has not been won, it is determined whether or not the big bonus (2) has been won according to whether or not the big bonus (2) winning flag is set in the RAM 41c (step S908). If the big bonus (2) is won, the big bonus (2) medium flag is set to the ON state and the big bonus (2) winning flag is set to the OFF state in the RAM 41c. Also, the RT5 counter value set in the RAM 41c is initialized and the RT is terminated, and the bonus counter value indicating the remaining payout number is set to 270 (step S909). In step S909, a bonus winning effect waiting time for controlling to the frozen state after the big bonus (2) winning is further set. Then, the process proceeds to step S913. Further, during the period when the big bonus (2) medium flag is set to the ON state, the regular bonus is controlled. If no big bonus (2) has been won, the process proceeds to step S913.

  If the replay is won in step S905, the replay game is set by setting the replay game flag in the RAM 41c to the ON state in step S912. This replay game in-progress flag is deleted when the bet amount is automatically set in the next game. Then, the process proceeds to step S913.

  In step S913, the type of winning combination based on the winning flag set in the ON state in the RAM 41c (the winning flag is not set in the case of deviation) and the number of medals to be paid out with the winning are displayed. A winning information command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 90. Then, the winning determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the payout process in step S405 described above will be described in detail. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing in detail the payout process executed by the CPU 41a in step S405. In the payout process, first, a winning flag set to ON in the RAM 41c is read (step S1001), and the process proceeds to step S1002. In step S1002, it is determined whether or not the winning flag read in step S1001 is a winning flag for a small part among 12 sheets A to 12 C, melon, oranges A to X, and cherries A to X. By determining, it is determined whether or not there has been a small role winning accompanied by a medal payout (step S1002). If the small role is not won, the process proceeds to step S1009.

  If the small role is won, by controlling the hopper 80, the number of medals is paid out or credits are added (step S1003), and the number of payouts is counted (step S1004). The number of payouts counted in step S1004 is stored in the RAM 41c. Then, the process proceeds to step S1009.

  Here, it is determined in step S1002 that a small role has not been won, or it is determined in step S1004 that one game has been completed by counting the number of payouts. In other words, if the small role is won, it is determined that the game is over when the payout of the medals is completed and the number of payouts is counted, but if the small role is not won, the medals are not paid out. This is the same as determining that the game is over when all reels have stopped rotating.

  In step S1009, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a big bonus (in this case, excluding the game that won the big bonus) depending on whether or not the bonus-in-progress flag is set in the RAM 41c. If the current gaming state is not in the big bonus, the process proceeds to step S1011.

  In step S1011, whether RT1 to RT4 are controlled and all values of RT1 counter to RT4 counter indicating the number of remaining RT games being controlled are 0, that is, RT1 to RT4 It is determined whether neither is controlled. When it is determined that any one of the RT1 counter to RT4 counter is not 0, that is, it is controlled by any of RT1 to RT4, the value of the corresponding RT counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S1023. If the value of the corresponding RT counter becomes 0 as a result of the subtraction in step S1012, the RT is terminated and the initial gaming state is entered. If it is determined that all the values of the RT1 counter to RT4 counter are 0, that is, not in RT1 to RT4, the process proceeds to step S1005.

  In step S1005, based on the value of the RT5 counter, it is determined whether RT5 is in progress. When it is determined that RT5 is in progress, the process proceeds to step S1023. When it is determined that RT5 is not in progress, it is determined whether or not any of oranges A to X has won (step S1011a). When it is determined that one of the oranges A to X has won, it is determined whether or not the orange X has won (step S1011b). When it is determined that Orange X has won, in step S1011c, the above-described RT2 counter value is set to 10 as the prescribed game number, and the process proceeds to step S1023. On the other hand, when it is determined that Orange X has not won, since any one of Oranges A to H has won, in step S1011d, the above-mentioned RT1 counter value is set to 500, which is the specified number of games. The process proceeds to S1023.

  When it is determined that none of the oranges A to X has won, it is determined whether or not one of the cherries A to X has won (step S1011e). When it is determined that any one of the cherries A to X has won, it is determined whether or not the cherry X has won (step S1011f). When it is determined that Cherry X has won, in step S1011g, the prescribed game number 10 is set as the value of the RT4 counter described above, and the flow proceeds to step S1023. On the other hand, if it is determined that cherry X has not won, any of cherries A to H has won, so in step S1011h, the above-mentioned RT3 counter value is set to 330 as the specified number of games, and step The process proceeds to S1023.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1009 that the current gaming state is a big bonus, a value obtained by subtracting the number of payouts counted in step S1004 from the value of the bonus counter in the RAM 41c is updated as the value of the bonus counter, The value of the payout counter is cleared and initialized (step S1010). The process proceeds to step S1013. In step S1010, the number of games and prizes in the bonus are counted using the counter of the RAM 41c.

  In step S1013, it is determined whether or not the value of the bonus counter is zero. That is, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of medals has been paid out corresponding to the bonus. When it is determined that the value of the bonus counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S1023. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the bonus counter is 0, it is determined whether or not it is during the big bonus (1) (step S1014). When it is determined that the big bonus (1) is in progress, the big bonus (1) middle flag is set to the OFF state, and the value of the counter for counting the number of games and winnings in the big bonus is cleared and initialized. (Step S1015), the process proceeds to Step S1023. In step S1015, an ending effect waiting time for controlling the frozen state after the end of the big bonus (1) is set. When it is determined in step S1014 that the big bonus (1) is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S1017.

  In step S1017, it is determined whether or not a big bonus (2) is in progress. When it is determined that the big bonus (2) is in progress, the big bonus (2) middle flag is set to the OFF state, and the value of the counter for counting the number of games and winnings in the big bonus is cleared and initialized. (Step S1018), the process proceeds to Step S1023. In step S1018, an ending effect waiting time for controlling the frozen state after the end of the big bonus (2) is set. When it is determined in step S1017 that the big bonus (2) is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S1023. When the big bonus is won, since the value of the RT5 counter is initialized in step S907 or S909, the game state is controlled to the initial gaming state after the end of the big bonus.

  In step S1023, based on the big bonus (1) medium flag, the big bonus (2) medium flag, and the RT counter in the RAM 41c, a game state command indicating a game state to be applied in the next game is generated. It transmits to the control board 90 (step S1023). Then, the payout process is ended, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. 16 to complete the process of one game.

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the CPU 41a of the game control board 40 performs the transition of the game state among the initial game state, RT1 to RT5, and the big bonus, and controls the command according to the progress of the game. It is transmitted to the substrate 90. On the other hand, the CPU 91a of the effect control board 90 performs an original effect based on the command received from the game control board 40.

  Next, various control contents executed by the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 in the present embodiment will be described based on FIGS.

  In the effect control board 90, when the supply of power supply voltage is received from the power supply board 100, the sub-control unit 91 is activated. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91. When the effect control main process is started, first, a predetermined effect initial setting process is executed (Ss1). Details of the effect initial setting process will be described later.

  When the effect initial setting process is completed, an effect control restoration process for restoring the control state in the effect control board 90 such as the internal state of the sub-control unit 91 to the state when the power supply is stopped is executed (Ss2). Details of the effect control restoration process will also be described later.

  After executing the effect control restoration process, after interrupting is prohibited (Ss3), the effect side random value update process is executed (Ss4), and the interruption is permitted (Ss5). . The effect random number value update process executed in Ss4 is a process for updating all or part of the random value used on the effect control board 90 side by software.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing in detail an effect initial setting process executed by the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 in Ss1 of FIG. In the effect initial setting process, first, interruption is prohibited (Ss101), and an interrupt mode is set (Ss102).

  Next, settings relating to the stack pointer, such as setting of the designated address of the stack pointer, are performed (Ss103). Also, the built-in device register is set (initialized) in the sub-control unit 91 (Ss104). Then, the CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in peripheral circuits in the sub-control unit 91, are set (initialized) (Ss105). Thereafter, the RAM 91c is set to be accessible (Ss106).

  Thereafter, the VDP 141 is initialized, for example, after transmitting a predetermined initialization signal to the VDP 141 and then transmitting initial setting data for setting in the internal register of the VDP 141 (Ss107). Thereby, in the VDP 141, for example, the storage contents of the temporary storage memory 155 and the frame buffer memory 156 are initialized based on the initialization signal and the initialization data received from the sub-control unit 91, the transfer control circuit 152, the drawing circuit, and the like. 154 or the moving picture decoder 158 or the like is interrupted, or the storage area in the frame buffer memory 156 corresponding to the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is assigned to set the display area. When the display image update cycle in the liquid crystal display 51 is set, at least one of various setting operations performed is executed.

  Next, for example, setting for generating a random number used on the side of the effect control board 90 is performed such as setting the operation of the random number circuit 134 based on the random number initial setting data stored in the ROM 91b (Ss108). Further, for example, an interrupt is set by setting a reset / interrupt controller or a CTC register based on the interrupt initial setting data stored in the ROM 91b (Ss109). Thereby, in the sub-control unit 91, a timer interrupt for controlling the rendering operation is generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds). Then, the effect initial setting process ends.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing in detail the effect control restoration process executed by the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 in Ss2 of FIG. First, a data check of the RAM 91c is performed to determine whether the check result is normal (Ss201). In this process, for example, a checksum is calculated using data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and the calculated checksum and an effect checksum buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit of the RAM 91c are stored. Compare with checksum. The effect checksum buffer stores a checksum calculated by the same processing when the power supply was stopped last time. This effect checksum buffer is included in the backup area of the RAM 91c backed up by the backup power source, and the contents of the effect checksum buffer are stored for a predetermined period even when the power supply is stopped. If the comparison result between the calculated checksum and the checksum stored in the effect checksum buffer does not match, it is determined that the check result is not normal.

  When the check result of the data in the RAM 91c is normal, it is determined whether or not the effect backup flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit of the RAM 91c is ON (Ss202). The state of the effect backup flag is set in the effect control flag setting unit when the power supply is stopped. And the setting location of this production backup flag is backed up by the backup power source, so that the state of the backup flag is saved even when the power supply is stopped.

  When the production backup flag is ON, the production backup flag is cleared to the OFF state (Ss203), and then the internal state of the sub-control unit 91 is restored to the state when the power supply is stopped. Setting is made (Ss204). For example, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 91b is set as a pointer, and the contents of the backup table are sequentially set in the work area in the RAM 91c. Here, when the work area of the RAM 91c is backed up by a backup power source, it is only necessary to set initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area in the backup setting table. Subsequently, the production backup data for restoring the control state is read from the backup area of the RAM 91c backed up by the backup power source, and the settings of the internal register of the CPU 91a and the work area of the RAM 91c are sub-controlled according to the read data. The state before the unit 91 is restarted is restored.

  Thereafter, based on the setting in step Ss204, for example, a display control command corresponding to the restored state is transmitted to the VDP 141, and various settings in the VDP 141 are resumed (Ss205). Note that after executing the process of Ss205, for example, the process may return to the process corresponding to the contrast value set in the program counter by the return of the control state in Ss204.

  If the data check result of the RAM 91c is abnormal in Ss201, or if the effect backup flag is OFF in Ss202, the RAM 91c is initialized (Ss206). Subsequent to the initialization of the RAM 91c, the initial setting for setting the internal state of the sub-control unit 91 to the initial state is performed (Ss207).

  In the effect control restoration process, when a power-on command is received from the main control unit 41, if the power-on command indicates that the special role is won, a notice effect indicating that the special role is won is executed by the liquid crystal display 51 or the like. Then, while the control is continued until the special combination is won, if it is a power-on command indicating that the special combination is not won, the effect control restoration process is terminated.

  Also, in the production control recovery process, until the power-on command or initialization command is received, even if the production backup is normal, it does not return to the production state, and even if other commands are received, The production is not controlled. For this reason, even if the command transmission lines of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are disconnected at the time of startup and the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are connected thereafter, the sub control unit 91 can Since the initialization command is not received, the production control is not performed, and even if the command transmission line of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 is disconnected at the time of activation, the power-on command is issued on the sub control unit 91 side. It is impossible to avoid the reception of the special announcement and the announcement effect indicating that the special role is won.

  That is, when the main control unit 41 is activated, it returns to the state before the power interruption, and when the special role is elected before the power interruption, a power-on command indicating that the special role is elected is transmitted. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the power-on command indicating the winning, the sub-control unit 91 executes a notification effect indicating the winning of the special role, and avoids receiving the power-on command on the side of the sub-control unit 91 to notify the winning of the special role. Since it is impossible to avoid the execution of the production, when the main control unit 41 is restored to the state before the power interruption and the special role is elected before the power interruption as described above, The winning of special role will be notified.

  Further, the sub control unit 91 generates an interrupt for controlling the progress of the production at a predetermined time interval (for example, 2 milliseconds) according to the setting of the interrupt in Ss109, and the timer / allocation of the RAM 91c is performed by the reset / interrupt controller. Is set to the ON state. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an effect control interrupt process executed by the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 in response to the timer interrupt flag being set to the ON state.

  In the effect control interrupt process, first, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (Ss301), and the contents of the internal register are saved (Ss302). Next, an effect backup process, which will be described later in detail, is executed, and when the sub control unit 91 is restarted, data necessary for restoring the control state before the restart is backed up (Ss303). Then, the reset circuit 95 is cleared by setting control data for turning on the initialization signal in a predetermined output port included in the I / O port 91d (Ss304).

  Next, a command analysis process for analyzing various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 is executed (Ss305), and an effect control process described in detail later is executed (Ss306). By this effect control process, various effects are performed by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51 and generating a game sound from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the progress of the game in the slot machine 1. Next, a volume adjustment process to be described later is executed (Ss306a). By this volume adjustment process, the volume of the game sound generated from the speakers 53 and 54 is adjusted according to the progress of the game in the slot machine 1. Next, effect random number value update processing is performed, and various random values counted by a random number circuit (not shown) or the like are updated on the effect control board 90 side (Ss307). Thereafter, the contents of the register saved in Ss302 are restored (Ss308), and the effect control interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing in detail the effect backup process executed by the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 in Ss303 of FIG. In the effect backup process, data for effect backup is set using stored data in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Ss401). Here, for example, depending on the values of various flags provided in the effect flag setting unit of the RAM 91c and the values of various timers provided in the effect control timer setting unit of the RAM 91c, the control state in the sub control unit 91 and the display control circuit 92 If the progress of various processes can be specified, the production backup data may be configured by data indicating the values of these flags and timers. Further, if the control state of the sub-control unit 91 and the progress of various processes in the display control circuit 92 can be specified from the stored value of the internal register (for example, program counter) of the CPU 91a, for example, the stored value of such internal register The production backup data may be configured with the data indicating. Alternatively, the effect backup data may be configured by combining data indicating the value of the flag or timer and data indicating the stored value of the built-in register. In addition, even if any data that can be recovered after restarting by specifying the control state in the sub-control unit 91 and the progress of various processes in the display control circuit 92 is included in the production backup data Good.

  Next, check data is created, for example, by calculating a checksum using data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Ss402). And the effect backup flag provided in the effect control flag setting part of RAM91c is set to ON state (Ss403), and effect backup processing is complete | finished. When a part of the RAM 91c is backed up by the backup power source, the production backup data created in Ss401, the check data created in Ss402, the data indicating the production backup flag set in the ON state in Ss403, etc. Then, it may be stored in the backup area of the RAM 91c at the end of the effect backup process.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process and the volume adjustment process executed by the CPU 91a of the sub control unit 91 in Ss306 and Ss306a of FIG.

  FIG. 29A is a flowchart showing the effect control process. In the effect control process, the CPU 91a performs a demonstration effect execution process for executing a demonstration effect (step Ss501) and performs other processes (step Ss504) when the demonstration period is described later. The demo period is, for example, a period excluding a continuous production and a bonus production being executed, and is a period from when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed after the game ends until a BET command is newly received. Thereby, for example, in the demonstration period, a predetermined demonstration effect is executed until a new BET command is received.

  When starting the demonstration effect, the CPU 91a outputs a demonstration effect start signal for instructing the demonstration effect start to the display control circuit 92. When the display control circuit 92 receives the demonstration effect start signal, the display control circuit 92 reads effect data for performing the demonstration effect from the CGROM 142, stores it in the temporary storage memory 155, and the image data drawn in the frame buffer memory 156 by the drawing circuit 154 The display circuit 157 starts a predetermined demonstration effect on the liquid crystal display 51.

  On the other hand, in the effect control process, a game effect execution process for executing a game effect (including a continuous effect) according to the game state is performed when it is outside the demonstration period (step Ss502). Further, when a predetermined notification condition is established, a navigation execution process for executing a navigation effect that notifies the winning combination is performed (step Ss503), and other processes are performed (step Ss504). The predetermined notification condition is, for example, that 12 sheets A to 12 sheets C, orange, and cherries are selected from 12 sheets A to 12 sheets C, orange, and cherry, It means that the number of times one of the cherries is won is within 3 times.

  When starting a game effect, the CPU 91a outputs a game effect start signal for instructing a corresponding game effect start to the display control circuit 92. When receiving the game effect start signal, the display control circuit 92 reads effect data for performing the corresponding game effect from the CGROM 142, stores it in the temporary storage memory 155, and the image drawn in the frame buffer memory 156 by the drawing circuit 154. The game effect corresponding to the liquid crystal display 51 is started by the display circuit 157. When the effect data for performing the continuous effect is stored in the temporary storage memory 155, the game is not performed for a predetermined time without betting, for example, until the continuous effect ends. However, the display control circuit 92 prohibits writing to the temporary storage memory 155 and performs other effects such as a demonstration effect so that the effect data for performing the demonstration effect is not stored in the temporary storage memory 155. Absent.

  Further, in other processing, for example, processing for generating game sounds corresponding to the game effects from the speakers 53 and 54 is performed. When performing an effect of generating game sound from the speakers 53 and 54, the CPU 91a outputs a command signal for generating a game sound corresponding to the game effect to the audio output circuit 94.

  In other processes, for example, based on the player's operation of the selection switch 56 and the decision switch 57 during a period other than during the continuous production and during the execution of the bonus production, and during the period when the game is not being performed, A history display effect execution process for executing a history display effect for displaying a predetermined game history on the liquid crystal display 51 is performed. During the continuous production, the operation of the selection switch 56 and the decision switch 57 is invalidated so that the history display production is not executed.

  Here, the contents of the game effect execution process and the navigation execution process executed by the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 will be described based on the timing chart shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 30, the horizontal axis indicates the passage of time. From the top of the vertical axis, the (a) column indicates the gaming state, the (b) column indicates the game effect, and the (c) column indicates the high probability. The winning status of 12 sheets A to 12 C, orange, and cherry during the continuous production is shown, and the execution of the navigation production is shown in the (d) column. In addition, the numbers with circles shown in the lower column in FIG. 30 indicate the timing in each of (a) to (d), and are simply expressed as timing 1 to timing 13 below.

  Timing 1 indicates one of the timing when the big bonus is ended and when the RT is ended by digesting the prescribed number of games in any of RT1 to RT4. At timing 1, the initial gaming state is controlled as shown in the (a) column, and the high-probability continuous performance performed during the initial gaming state is performed as shown in the (b) column.

  Timing 2 shows the timing when a bonus effect is started by winning a big bonus during the initial gaming state. At the timing 2, the bonus is controlled as shown in the (a) column, and the bonus medium effect is started as shown in the (b) column.

  Timing 3 shows the timing when the big bonus ends. At timing 3, the game state is again controlled to the initial gaming state as shown in the (a) column, and the high-probability continuous effect is started as shown in the (b) column.

  Timing 4 shows the timing when winning one of 12 A to 12 C, orange, and cherry for the first time after being controlled to the initial gaming state. At timing 4, as shown in the column (c), the winning combination of 12 A to 12 C, orange, or cherry is won, and the winning combination is notified as shown in the column (d). Production is being performed.

  Timing 5 indicates a timing when winning is one of 12 A to 12 C, orange, and cherry, and is the third winning since the winning is controlled to the initial gaming state. ing. At the timing 5, as shown in the (c) column, the winning combination of 12 A to 12 C, orange, and cherry is won, and the winning combination is announced as shown in the (d) column. Production is being performed. Between timing 4 and timing 5, any one of 12 sheets A to 12 C, orange, and cherry is won three times, and all the navigation effects are performed for the three winnings. Thus, until the player wins three of 12 A to 12 C, orange, and cherry three times, the player maintains the initial gaming state and plays the game so as not to win the orange or cherry. Can do.

  Timing 6 indicates a timing when winning is one of 12 A to 12 C, orange, and cherry and is the fourth winning since the winning is controlled to the initial gaming state. ing. At timing 6, as shown in the column (d), the navigation effect that notifies the winning winning combination is not executed.

  In addition, even when the winning is one of 12 sheets A to 12 C, orange, and cherry, even when the winning is the fourth winning or more after the winning is controlled to the initial gaming state, You may comprise so that it may determine and determine whether to perform a navigation effect at random according to a predetermined probability.

  In addition, when any one of 12 sheets A to 12 C, orange, and cherry is won, and when the winning is the fourth or more wins after being controlled to the initial gaming state, 12 sheets A to 12 You may comprise so that the effect (for example, the effect of making a predetermined character appear irrespective of a winning combination) which notifies that any one of 12 sheets C, orange, and cherry is elected may be performed.

  Timing 7 indicates the timing when one of orange and cherry is won. Timing 8 indicates the timing when the winning combination won at timing 7 is won and controlled by any one of RT1 to RT4. At timing 8, RT1 to RT4 are controlled as shown in the (a) column, and a revival continuous effect is started over 10 games after the transition to RT1 to RT4 as shown in the (b) column. ing. If the RT controlled at the timing 8 is RT2 or RT4, a successful resurgence effect that the initial game state has been revived or revived is performed during the rebirth continuous effect. If RT controlled at timing 8 is RT1 or RT3, RT1 or RT3 is controlled, and a revival failure effect that the initial gaming state does not revive during the revival continuous performance is performed. The timing for notifying the success or failure of the revival may be any timing from when the revival continuous effect is started until the BET command is newly received after 10 games have ended.

  Timing 9 indicates the timing when the RT controlled at timing 8 is RT2 or RT4, and the RT is completed by having consumed 10 games. At time 9, since the revival was successful, the initial gaming state is again controlled as shown in the (a) column, and the high-probability continuous effect is started as shown in the (b) column. In addition, after the timing 9, as explained in the timing 4 to the timing 6, it is a time when one of the 12 sheets A to 12 sheets C, orange, and cherry is won after being controlled to the initial gaming state, On the other hand, the navigation effect is performed for all the winnings where the number of wins is three or more, while the navigation effect is not executed for winnings where the number of wins is four or more.

  Timing 10 shows the timing when one of orange and cherry is won. Timing 11 indicates the timing when the winning combination won at timing 10 is won and controlled by any one of RT1 to RT4. At timing 11, RT1 to RT4 are controlled as shown in the (a) column, and a revival continuous effect is started over 10 games after shifting to RT1 to RT4 as shown in the (b) column. ing.

  Timing 12 shows the timing when the RT controlled at timing 11 is RT1 or RT3 and 10 games are consumed. At time 12, since the restoration has failed, the RT is continuously controlled as shown in the (a) column, and the low-probability effect is started as shown in the (b) column. After timing 12, the control to RT1 or RT3 is maintained until the big bonus is won and the big bonus ends or the prescribed number of games is exhausted.

  Timing 13 shows the timing when the prescribed number of games has been consumed. At the timing 13, the initial gaming state is controlled as shown in the (a) column, and the high-probability continuous effect is started as shown in the (b) column.

  In addition, while controlled to the initial gaming state, high-probability continuous effects are executed, but the mode (effect contents) of the high-probability continuous effects is changed according to the number of times of continuous control in the initial gaming state. You may let them. For example, the initial gaming state started at timing 1 in FIG. 30 is continuously controlled twice over a period from timing 3 to timing 8 and a period from timing 9 to timing 11. For this reason, the aspect of a high-probability continuous effect may be varied in the period from timing 1 to timing 2, the period from timing 3 to timing 8, and the period from timing 9 to timing 11.

  Further, the number of medals acquired while the initial game state is continuously controlled may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 or the game auxiliary display 12. For example, during the period from timing 1 to timing 8 in FIG. 30 (the big bonus may be included or the big bonus may not be included), the number of medals is counted every time a medal is acquired. The counted total number of medals may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, since it is controlled again to the initial gaming state at the timing 9, the medal number is displayed again from the timing 9 to the timing 10, and the total medal number counted until the timing 8 is obtained. The total number of medals obtained by adding the number of medals may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The display of the total number of medals is displayed while being controlled in the initial gaming state, and the count of the total number of medals is reset once controlled by RT1 or RT3.

  Returning to FIG. 29, FIG. 29B is a flowchart showing the volume adjustment processing. In the volume adjustment process, the CPU 91a performs mute to minimize (mute) the volume of the currently playing game sound when a predetermined mute condition is satisfied when the game sound is played at a normal volume (here, maximum). Processing (step Ss601) is performed. The predetermined mute condition is, for example, that a predetermined time has elapsed since the game state command was received (from the end of the previous game), a credit return command has been received (credit settlement), and a BET command has been received ( A predetermined time has passed since the BET operation was performed, a BET cancellation command was received (BET cancellation), and a predetermined time has passed without receiving a reel stop command (from the start of the game) after receiving the winning status notification command This means that a predetermined time has elapsed without receiving a new reel stop command after receiving a reel stop command (after a stop operation).

  On the other hand, when the game sound is muted, a canceling process (step Ss602) is performed in which the muting is canceled when a predetermined canceling condition is satisfied and the game sound is output at a normal volume. The predetermined release condition refers to, for example, receiving a BET command, receiving a winning status notification command, receiving a reel stop command, and the like.

  Next, the content of the volume adjustment process executed by the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 will be described based on the timing charts shown in FIGS.

  Here, for example, an example of the volume adjustment processing of the continuous game sound effect during the time when the above-described continuous production is performed and after the previous game is finished until the next game is started is shown in FIG. This will be described based on the timing chart (a). First, when the continuous production is started, the sound output is started with the maximum volume (MAX) of the continuous game sound effect corresponding to the type of the continuous production (ta1). Thereafter, the game progress is interrupted when 30 seconds have passed without setting the bet amount (ta3) from the time when the predetermined game in the continuous production is ended and the gaming state command is acquired (ta2). As a result, the volume of the continuous game sound effect currently being played is minimized (silenced).

  After that, when the player performs a betting number setting operation and obtains a BET command (ta4), assuming that the progress of the game is resumed, the volume of the continuous game sound effect is increased to the original level, that is, the maximum (original Back to the level).

  Next, an example of the case where the credit is settled before 30 seconds have elapsed since the last game was finished when the above-described continuous performance is being performed is shown in the timing chart of FIG. Based on First, when the continuous effect is started, the sound output is started with the volume of the continuous game sound effect corresponding to the type of the continuous effect being maximized (MAX) (tb1). Thereafter, at the predetermined time point before the time point (tb4) when 30 seconds have passed without the setting of the betting number from the time point when the predetermined game in the continuous production is finished and the gaming state command is acquired (tb2). When the credit is settled by the settlement operation by the player (tb3), the volume of the continuous game sound effect currently being played is minimized (mute).

  After that, when the player performs a betting number setting operation and obtains a BET command (tb5), assuming that the progress of the game is resumed, the volume of the continuous game sound effect is raised to the original level, that is, the maximum (original Back to the level).

  Next, an example in which the bet number is set before 30 seconds have elapsed from the end of the previous game, and then a predetermined time has passed without setting a new bet number is shown in FIG. A description will be given based on the timing chart of a).

  First, when the continuous effect is started, the sound output is started with the volume of the continuous game sound effect corresponding to the type of the continuous effect being maximized (MAX) (tc1). After that, the bet amount is set before the time (tc4) when 30 seconds elapse from the time when the predetermined game in the continuous production ends and the gaming state command is acquired (tc4). When the BET command transmitted based on this is acquired (tc3), the current volume is maintained without decreasing the volume of the continuous game sound effect.

  Next, at the time when 30 seconds have passed without acquiring a new BET command or winning status notification command after the bet number is set and the BET command is acquired at tc3 (tc5), Minimize the volume of continuous game sound effects.

  After that, when the bet number setting operation is performed by the player and a new BET command is acquired (tc6), the progress of the game is resumed, and the volume of the continuous game sound effect is increased to the original level, that is, the maximum. (Return to the original level).

  Next, an example in which the bet number is set before 30 seconds have passed since the last game ended, and the bet number is settled after that, based on the timing chart of FIG. explain.

  First, when the continuous production is started, the sound output is started with the maximum volume (MAX) of the continuous game effect sound corresponding to the type of the continuous production (td1). Thereafter, the bet amount is set before the time (td5) when 30 seconds elapse (td2) from the time when the predetermined game in the continuous performance is finished and the gaming state command is acquired. When the BET command transmitted based on this is acquired (td3), the current volume is maintained without decreasing the volume of the continuous game sound effect.

  Next, from the time when the bet number is set at td3 and the BET command is acquired, the time before 30 seconds elapses (td6) without acquiring a new BET command or winning status notification command, When the player has settled the bet amount (BET cancellation) (td4), the volume of the continuous game sound effect currently being played is minimized (silenced).

  After that, when the bet number setting operation is performed by the player and a new BET command is acquired (td7), it is assumed that the progress of the game is resumed, and the volume of the continuous game sound effect is increased to the original level, that is, the maximum. (Return to the original level).

  As described above, in this embodiment, the CPU 91a starts timing after the previous game is finished, and if the BET command is acquired before 30 seconds have elapsed since the timing has been started, the CPU 91a At the time of acquisition, a new timing is started, and the volume of the continuous game sound effect is reduced even when 30 seconds have elapsed without acquiring a new BET command or winning status notification command from that point. However, when a BET command is acquired before 30 seconds have elapsed since the start of time measurement, it is not necessary to newly start time measurement.

  Here, an example of the volume adjustment process as a modified example of the present embodiment will be described based on the timing chart of FIG. 33. When the continuous effect is started, the volume of the continuous game sound effect according to the type of the continuous effect Is set to the maximum (MAX) and the sound output is started (te1). Thereafter, the bet number is set before the time (te4) when 30 seconds elapse (te2) from the time when the predetermined game in the big bonus is completed and the gaming state command is acquired. When the BET command transmitted based on the received command is acquired (te3), the current volume is maintained without lowering the volume of the continuous game sound effect, and is kept as it is without starting a new timing from that point. To do.

  Next, at the time (te4) when 30 seconds have elapsed without acquiring the winning status notification command from the time (te2) when the game ends in te2, the volume of the continuous game sound effect currently being played is minimized (silenced). To do.

  After that, when the game is started by the player and the winning status notification command is acquired (te5), assuming that the progress of the game is resumed, the volume of the continuous game sound effect is raised to the original level, that is, the maximum ( Return to the original level).

  Next, an example of the volume adjustment processing of the continuous game sound effect after the game is started when the continuous performance is performed will be described based on the timing chart of FIG.

  For example, when the continuous effect is started, the sound output is started with the volume of the continuous game sound effect corresponding to the type of the continuous effect being maximized (MAX) (tf1). After that, when a predetermined game is started during continuous production and a winning status notification command is acquired (tf2), when a reel stop operation is performed and 60 seconds have elapsed without acquiring the reel stop command (tf3) ) At that time, it is assumed that a predetermined time of 60 seconds has passed without acquiring a reel stop command by the player since the game started, that is, the progress of the game is interrupted, Minimize the sound effect volume.

  Thereafter, when the player performs a stop operation on the first reel and obtains a reel stop command (tf4), assuming that the progress of the game is resumed, the volume of the continuous game sound effect is increased to the original level, that is, the maximum. (Return to the original level).

  Next, an example of the volume adjustment processing of the continuous game sound effect after the stop operation of the first or second reel will be described based on the timing chart of FIG.

  For example, when the continuous effect is started, the sound output is started with the volume of the continuous game sound effect corresponding to the type of the continuous effect being maximized (MAX) (tg1). Thereafter, after a predetermined game is started during continuous production and a winning status notification command is acquired (tg2), a stop operation of the first or second reel is performed and a reel stop command is acquired (tg3). When the second or third reel is stopped, that is, when 60 seconds have elapsed without acquiring a new reel stop command (tg4), the stop operation of the first or second reel is performed at that time. Assuming that the predetermined time of 60 seconds has passed without acquiring a new reel stop command, that is, the progress of the game is interrupted, the volume of the continuous game sound effect currently being played is minimized (silenced).

  After that, when the player performs a stop operation on the second or third reel and obtains a reel stop command (tg5), assuming that the progress of the game is resumed, the volume of the continuous game sound effect is set to the original level, that is, Increase to maximum (return to original level).

  Next, in order to make it difficult for the driving tool to be connected, a description will be given of the restriction on the release of the connector connection between the game control board 40 and the game electronic component. Specifically, the connector connection between the game control board 40 and the inserted medal sensor 31, that is, the connection between the board side connector 620a of the game control board 40 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 110 and the connection between the board-side connector 622g of the operation part relay board 110 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 structures of the board case 200 and the connector restricting member 500 that house the game control board 40 will be described.

  35 and 36 are exploded perspective views showing the board case 200 and the mounting base 250 for attaching the board case 200 to the housing forming the main body of the slot machine 1 and the connector restricting member 500, and FIG. FIG. 38 is an enlarged perspective view of the main part of the attachment side member 510 and the connector cap 520 constituting the connector restricting member 500, and FIG. 38 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A in FIG. 38, FIGS. 39B and 39C are cross-sectional views taken along the line BB in FIG. 38, and FIG. 41A is a perspective view showing a state in which the connector cap is attached to the member 510, FIG. 41A is a sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG. 40, and FIG. 41B is a sectional view taken along the line D- in FIG. It is a cross-sectional view.

  As shown in FIGS. 35 and 36, the board case 200 includes a lower case 201 as a case body that covers the back side of the game control board 40, and an upper case 203 that covers the mounting surface side of the game control board 40. And assembled so as to sandwich the game control board 40. The mounting surface of the game control board 40 is connected to electronic elements such as a CPU 41a, ROM 41b, and RAM 41c, and a cable-side connector provided at one end of a cable from another board, 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. 35 and 36, 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, and a space for accommodating the game control board 40 is formed inside by assembling the lower case 201 and the upper case 203 together.

  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 to protrude outwardly at equal intervals between 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 40.

  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. 35 and 36, a bottom plate 250a formed in a substantially rectangular shape larger than the bottom plate 201a 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 opened. 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. 35 and 36, the connector restricting member 500 is attached to the board case 200 and the cable side attached to the board side connector 620a and attached to the board side connector 510. 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 that conforms to the surface shape of the lower case 201 and the upper case 203 constituting the substrate case 200, as shown in FIGS. 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 the base piece 510a that is in contact with the bottom surface of the concave 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 that hang down from both ends of the upper pieces 510c and 510c. The stoppers 257 and 257 have a shape extending inward, and the base piece 5 of the attachment-side member 510 is attached to the board case 200. 0a, upper piece 510c, the opposing surface is adapted to abut respectively on the bottom 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. 38, a locking groove 514 is provided on the inner surface of the locking hole 513 in the locking hole 513 at a position opposed to the center from the lower end of the locking hole 513a. 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. 35 and 36, when attached to the attachment side member 510 attached to the substrate case 200, the cable connected to the substrate side connector 620a. 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 provided 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, and the rib 521b The lower surface of 521b is also in contact with the upper surface of the base piece 510a.

  As shown in FIG. 38, 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 40 is accommodated in the lower case 201 and the upper case 203 constituting the board case 200 to be in a sealed state. 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 40 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 board case 200 in which the game control board 40 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 40 accommodated 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 board case 200 into the locking holes 251a and 251a of the locking holes 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 claw 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 on the sealing piece 232 side of the substrate case 200 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. 41A, 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. 37, the cable 600a is connected to the board-side connector 620a of the game control board 40 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 connecting the cable side connector 610a, with the board side connector 620a and the cable side connector 610a connected, as shown in FIG. 40, 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. 39 (a), 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. By rotating relative to the hole 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 by 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 with 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.

  In this way, 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. As shown in FIG. 39 (a), from the state where the locking claws 523a, 523a are engaged with the shallow groove portions 514a, 514a, as shown in FIG. 39 (b), the locking claws 523a, 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. 39C, 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 is not possible. The trace that canceled is left.

  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 with the connector cover 520 assembled to the new board case 200 in which the game control board 40 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. Attached to 250, the fixing member 255 and the sealing piece 232 are fixed. In Rukoto, 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.

  In this embodiment, the engaging portions 511 and 511 of the attachment side member 510 are engaged with the engaging grooves 514 and 514 formed on the back surface of the substrate case 200 in a state where the engaging portions 511 and 511 are elastically deformed outward. 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 attachment side member 510 side Since the pieces 510d and 510d abut against the inner surfaces of the side walls 250b and 250c of the attachment base 250 and are sandwiched, the deformation of the attachment-side members 510 on both sides 510d and 510d to the outside is restricted. Although it is a structure that cannot be removed from the substrate case 200, for example, a part of the attachment side member can be screwed or removed on the back surface of the substrate case 200. The board case 200 is fixed to the casing by fixing the board case 200 to the casing (mounting base) so that the screws and the locking pins are concealed. Thus, the attachment-side member may be restricted from being removed from the substrate case 200, and the attachment-side member is fixed to the housing in a state where the attachment-side member is attached to the substrate case 200. Any configuration may be adopted as long as the configuration cannot be removed from the substrate case 200.

Next, the detailed structure of the connector restricting member 650 will be described.
42 is an exploded perspective view showing the mounting table 660 and the cover member 680 constituting the connector restricting member 650. FIG. 43 is a perspective view showing a state in which the cover member 680 is assembled to the mounting table 660. 44A is a cross-sectional view taken along line EE in FIG. 43, and FIG. 44B is a cross-sectional view taken along line FF in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 42 and 43, the connector restricting member 650 includes a mounting table 660 on which the operation unit relay board 110 is mounted, and a cover member 680 that covers the mounting table 660 from above. After accommodating the operation unit relay board 110, 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 110, 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 substrate 110. As shown in FIG. 42, board-side connectors 621a, 622a, 622b, 622c, 622d to 622f, and 622g are mounted on the operation unit relay board 110, both side faces on the long side of the mounting table 660, and short boards. 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 110 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, and on one long side, a position corresponding to the board-side connector 621 a of the operation unit relay board 110 is on the near side. The cover portion 681 that bulges toward the front side has a cover portion 688 that bulges toward the front side at a position corresponding to the board side connectors 622a and 622b of the operation 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 part 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 to f connected to the board side connectors 622d to 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 side and one side surface on the short side side of the cover member 680, the locking holes are projected so as to protrude outward at positions corresponding to the locking hole portions 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. On the outer peripheral surface of the locking cylinder 684, locking holes 684 are formed at locations corresponding to the pair of locking claws 661c provided on the inner periphery of the locking 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. 42, the operation unit relay board 110 is mounted on the mounting table 660, and the board-side connectors 621a, 622a, 622b, 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 661 b, the locking claw 661 c in the locking hole 661 b 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. 43, 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. 44A, 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 110 are the cover members. 680 is covered with the covering portions 681c and 681c, 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. 44B, 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 110 are covered. 680 is covered with the covering pieces 683 and 683, and the movement of the cable side connector 612g in the pulling direction from the board side connector 622g is restricted, and the removal of the cable side connector 612g 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 612g and the board side connector 622g are released will be described.

  In order to release the connection between the cable side connector 611a and the board side connector 621a and the connection between the cable side connector 612g and the board side connector 622g, a connecting piece 684a for connecting 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 unplugging direction is released, and the restriction on the movement of the cable side connector 612g in the unplugging 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 612g 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 612g and the board-side connector 622g are released. It will be.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 9A, when the big bonus is ended, or when RT is ended after digesting the prescribed number of games in any of RT1 to RT4. The number of determination values is set so that the probability of winning a replay is higher in the initial gaming state controlled at any timing than in RT1 to RT4 which are controlled by winning orange or cherry. RT1 to RT4 are controlled to the initial game state by digesting a predetermined number of games. For this reason, for example, a player who terminates RT1 to RT4 cannot be involved, for example, by internally determining that RT1 to RT4 is to be ended or internally determining that RT1 to RT4 is to be controlled. Compared with the slot machine, since the player can finish the RT1 to RT4 by playing the game for the specified number of games, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by increasing the player's degree of intervention in the game. it can.

  In addition, RT1 to RT4 with different numbers of prescribed games are controlled according to the type of prize winning among orange and cherry. Thereby, the number of digest games required before being controlled again in the initial game state can be varied depending on the type of orange or cherry that has been won, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  (2) In the slot machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the game control board accommodated in the board case 200 is obtained by attaching the connector restricting member 500 including the attachment side member 510 and the connector cover 520 to the board case 200. The board-side connector 620a and the cable-side connector 610a are restricted from being detached, and in this state, the board case 200 is attached to the attachment base 250, and the fixing member 255 and the sealing piece 232 are fixed to each other. If the removal of the connector regulating member 500 from the board 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 The cable side connector 610a cannot be removed from the connector 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. It will be possible to reliably discover that there is a possibility that

  Further, when the game control board 40 is replaced together with the board case 200 containing the game control board 40 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 regulating 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 regulating 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 40 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 amount of material required for manufacturing the connector cover 510 can be reduced.

  Further, since the connector cover 520 is attached to the attachment side member 510 with only one locking cylinder 522, the structure of the connector cover 520 and the attachment side member 510 can be simplified. A plurality of stop cylinders 522 may be provided, and a locking hole 513a may be provided at a location corresponding to each of the attachment side members 510, and the connector cover 520 may be attached to the attachment side member 510 at a plurality of locations. By doing so, the removal of the cable-side connector 610a from the board-side connector 620a can be more firmly regulated. Furthermore, in this case, it is preferable that the connector cover 520 is attached 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 and removal of the side connector 610a with respect to the board side connector 620a can be more firmly regulated.

  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. The upper surface of the portion 203b and the bottom surface of the concave portion 203f are in contact with each other, so that it is possible to effectively prevent unauthorized parts and the like from being attached between the connector restricting 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 trouble in monitoring the game control board 40. 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.

  In the present embodiment, the connector connection between the game control board 40 and the inserted medal sensor 31, that is, the connection between the board side connector 620a of the game control board 40 and the cable side connector 610a of the cable 600a, the cable of the cable 600a. Connection between the side connector 611a and the board-side connector 621a of the operation unit relay board 110, and connection between the board-side connector 622g of the operation unit relay board 110 and the cable-side connector 612g of the cable 601g. The restriction member 500 and the connector restriction member 650 are used for restriction. As a result, one of the connectors between the game control board 40 and the inserted medal sensor 31 is replaced with a connector such as an illegal driving tool and connected to the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 for illegal actions relating to the progress of the game. Since it is difficult to perform illegal acts such as inputting / outputting various signals, it is possible to effectively prevent illegal sales.

  Further, in order to release the connector connection between the game control board 40 and the inserted medal sensor 31, 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 connector connection between the game control board 40 and the inserted medal sensor 31 is released, the trace remains and it is extremely difficult to erase the trace. , The above fraud can be more effectively suppressed.

  In the present embodiment, there is only one relay board between the game control board 40 and the inserted medal sensor 31. However, when a plurality of relay boards are used, all the connector connections existing between them are connected. It is preferable to restrict the removal, and in this way, one of the connectors between the game control board 40 and the inserted medal sensor 31 is replaced with a connector such as an unauthorized driving tool, and the game control board 40 is connected. Since it is difficult to perform an illegal act such as causing the main control unit 41 to input / output an illegal signal related to the progress of the game, it is possible to effectively prevent the unauthorized operation.

  In the present embodiment, the first electronic components 5, 6, 7, 8, 31, 33L, 33C, 33R, and 35 that input signals to the game control board 40 as the game progresses and the game Of the second electronic components 32L, 32C, 32R, 34 for which signals are output from the game control board 40 according to progress, a connector restricting member is provided only for connector connection between the inserted medal sensor 31 and the game control board 40. The release of connections between connectors is regulated. That is, the inserted medal sensor 31 which cannot advance the game without the signal (the bet number cannot be set and the game cannot be started unless the signal from the inserted medal sensor 31 is input) and the game control. The connector restricting member is provided only for the connector connection with the board 40 to restrict the release of the connection between the connectors, and the connection between the connectors is released between the other electronic components and the game control board 40 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 the present embodiment, only the connector connection between the inserted medal sensor 31 and the game control board 40 is provided with a connector restricting member to restrict the release of the connectors, but the start lever 7 and the game control board Even if the connector restricting member is provided only for the connector connection between the connectors 40 and the release of the connection between the connectors is restricted, the same effect can be obtained. Also, if the reel is not configured to stop until the reel is operated after the reel starts rotating, only connector connection between the stop switch 8L, 8C, or 8R and the game control board 40 is restricted. Even if a member is provided to restrict the release of the connection between the connectors, the same effect can be obtained.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of signal lines connecting the main control unit 41 and a plurality of electronic components that perform input / output of signals necessary for the progress of the game are the game control board 40 and the operation unit relay board 110. Are connected by a single cable 600a. Therefore, by restricting the connector connection between the board side connector 610a and the cable side connector 620a of the game control board 40, that is, the connection of only one connector is restricted. The release of the connection between the plurality of signal lines can be restricted, 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 main control unit 41 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 connector is connected. A plurality of parts are prepared for restricting the release of these connector connections by restricting the release of the connection between the plurality of board-side connectors and the plurality of cable-side connectors with a single part, as well as being arranged in close proximity. There is no need, and the number of these parts can be reduced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the connection between the cable side connector 611a of the cable 600a connecting the game control board 40 and the operation unit relay board 110 and the board side connector 621a of the operation part relay board 110 is released, and the operation unit relay board. Since the release of the connection between the cable-side connector 612g of the cable 601g connecting the 110 and the inserted medal sensor 31 and the board-side connector 622g of the operation unit relay board 110 is simultaneously restricted by one connector restricting member 650, these It is not necessary to prepare a plurality of parts for restricting the release of a plurality of connector connections, and the number of these parts can be reduced.

  (3) In the present embodiment, the backup power source of the main control unit 41 is connected from the game control board 40 to the cable 600a-operation unit relay board 110-cable 601g-inserted medal sensor 31-cable 601g-operation unit relay board 110. -After being routed through the cable 600a, it is supplied to the main control unit 41, and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is cut off, and the board-side connector 620a of the game control board 40 and the cable of the cable 600a Connection between the side connector 610a, connection between the cable side connector 611a of the cable 600a and the board side connector 621a of the operation unit relay board 110, connection between the board side connector 622g of the operation unit relay board 110 and the cable side connector 612g of the cable 601g. Disconnect any of In, it is cut the supply line of the backup power supply, can not hold data RAM41c of the main control unit 41, so that the lost. That is, when even one connection between the game control board 40 and the inserted medal sensor 31 is released, the backup data held in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 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. Even if a special device is selected by using the driving device, the connector must be replaced with a regular connector. Since the data in the RAM 41c is initialized by releasing the connection, the slot machine 1 set in a state in which the special role is elected using the driving tool is provided to the player at the time of starting the business of the game shop. Unauthorized sales such as doing can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, the backup power is returned from the game control board 40 to the game control board 40 via the inserted medal sensor 31 and supplied to the main control unit 41, so that the connector connection between them is performed. The data in the RAM 41c is lost when the game is released, but the electronic components (for example, the start lever 7 and the reels after the reel starts rotating after the signal input / output necessary for the progress of the game) are performed. The same effect as described above can be obtained even if the operation is performed via stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc., which are not configured to stop the reel until the stop operation is performed.

  (4) In addition, a capacitor or a battery for storing a backup power supply, an electronic component mounting board for inputting / outputting signals necessary for the progress of the game, and a relay board for these electronic parts (operation unit relay board 110, etc.) The backup power supply line from the capacitors and batteries mounted on the mounting board and the relay board is connected to the game control board through the cable together with the signal lines of the electronic components, and is connected to the main control unit 41. Even in this case, the data in the RAM 41c will be lost when the connector connection between the mounting board or the relay board and the game control board 40 is released. In addition to obtaining the same effect, the game control board 40 is connected to a mounting board or a relay board from a capacitor or battery via a cable. Since the backup power is supplied, it is necessary to short-circuit the backup power supply line across the boards in order to continue supplying the backup power to the main controller 41 when the cable is disconnected. Since it becomes very difficult to release the connector connection in a state in which the backup power supply is continuously supplied, the connection of the driving tool can be effectively prevented.

  (5) In this embodiment, the backup power is supplied to the main control unit 41 via the electronic component, so that the data in the RAM 41c is lost when the connector connection is released. For example, if a signal output circuit that always outputs a specific signal even in the event of a power failure is installed, a specific signal is always detected even in the event of a power failure, and the detection of a specific signal is interrupted Is mounted on the game control board 40, and the output path of this specific signal is controlled from the game control board 40 via electronic components that are required to input and output signals necessary for the progress of the game. It returns to the substrate 40 and is configured to be input to the signal monitoring circuit. When the main control unit 41 is activated, the signal monitoring circuit stores information indicating that the detection of a specific signal is interrupted. If the fact that the detection of a specific signal is interrupted is stored, initialization may be executed and the data stored in the RAM 41c may be cleared. Even in this case, it is possible to prevent illegal sales such as providing the slot machine 1 that is set in a state where the special role is won using the driving tool to the game player at the start of the business of the game shop.

  (6) In the present embodiment, when the main control unit 41 is activated, the CPU 41a returns to the state before the power interruption, and when the special role is won before the power interruption, the CPU 41a wins the special role. When the sub-control unit 91 receives a power-on command indicating that the special role is won, the sub-control unit 91 executes a notification effect indicating that the special role is won. The information is continuously executed until an information command is received, that is, until the winning special combination wins.

  (7) Further, the sub-control unit 91 is in the effect state even if the backup is normal until it receives a power-on command or an initialization command indicating that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized. Even if another command is received, the production control is not performed accordingly. For this reason, even if the command transmission lines of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are disconnected at the time of startup and the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are connected thereafter, the sub control unit 91 can Since the initialization command is not received, the production control is not performed, and even if the command transmission line of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 is disconnected at the time of activation, the power-on command is issued on the sub control unit 91 side. It is impossible to avoid the reception of the special role and to avoid the execution of the announcement effect indicating that the special role is won. Thus, when the main control unit 41 is activated, the state before the power interruption is restored, and before the power interruption When the special role is elected, the winning of the special role is always notified.

  On the other hand, it is necessary to turn off the power once to connect unauthorized tools such as driving tools (disconnecting the connector without turning off the power). With the above configuration, the connector is forcibly released. Even if the special tool is won by using a driving tool, it can be easily determined from the outside that the special role is won when the main control unit 41 is restarted. In addition, it is possible to effectively prevent illegal sales such as providing the gaming machine with the slot machine 1 set in a state in which the special role is won using the driving tool at the start of the business of the game shop.

  In addition, since the announcement effect is continuously executed until the winning information command indicating the winning of the special role is received, that is, until the winning special role is won, the winning of the special role, that is, the winning flag of the special role is set. The notification effect will not stop until it is cleared, and it will not be possible to cancel the notification effect while maintaining the special role election by the amusement store. Unauthorized sales such as providing a slot machine 1 to a player at the start of sales at a game shop can be more effectively suppressed.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, since the RT average prescribed game number when winning the orange is RT1: RT3 = 0.3: 0.7, (0.3 × 500 + 0.7 × 10) = 157. Further, the RT average prescribed number of games when winning the cherry is RT2: RT4 = 0.4: 0.6, so (0.4 × 330 + 0.6 × 10) = 138. The probability of winning an orange and the probability of winning a cherry are the same. Therefore, the RT average prescribed game number is (157 + 138) /2=147.5. On the other hand, the winning probability of the big bonus is 300 / 65536≈1 / 218 since the total judgment value number of the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) is (10 + 10 + 50 + 50 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 50 + 50) = 300. As described above, the reciprocal (218) of the big bonus winning probability is set to be larger than the RT average prescribed game number (147.5). Therefore, even if it is controlled to any of RT1 to RT4, the RT1 to RT4 are finished and controlled to the initial gaming state until the average number of games until the big bonus is won is consumed. On the other hand, the player can have a sense of expectation, and the player's expectation can be moderately raised.

  (9) In the embodiment described above, the probability of winning either orange or cherry is 6550 / 65536≈1 / 10.00549 because the total number of judgment values is (50 + 50 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 50 + 50 + 940 + 2195 + 1254 + 1881) = 6505. Further, 10 is set as the prescribed number of games for RT2 and RT4. As described above, the prescribed number of games RT10 and RT4 (10) is set to be smaller than the reciprocal (10.00549) of the probability of winning either orange or cherry. For this reason, in the case of being controlled by RT2 and RT4, the player is in contrast to the fact that the RT ends and is controlled to the initial gaming state until the average number of games until the winning of either orange or cherry is exhausted. Can give the player a sense of expectation, and can appropriately raise the player's expectation.

  (10) In the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, continuous game sound effects are continuously output when the bonus medium effect, the high-probability continuous effect, and the revival continuous effect are executed. In the state, when a predetermined time of 30 seconds has passed without the bet number being set since the previous game ended, that is, the operation related to the progress of the game is not performed after the previous game ends. Is settled in response to a credit settlement operation (return control) according to the credit settlement operation performed by the settlement switch 10 or a bet number return operation performed by the settlement switch 10. The volume of the continuous game sound effect is also reduced by performing the process (release control). That is, in a state where a continuous game sound effect is being produced, the volume of the continuous game sound effect is set according to the player's intention even before the predetermined time of 30 seconds has elapsed since the end of the previous game. Since it can be lowered, there is no inconvenience to surrounding players even if the game is interrupted.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated effectively for 60 seconds after the game starts, that is, when the reels 2L, 2C, 2R start to rotate. Alternatively, the rotation of any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, and after the display result is derived to the variable display unit corresponding to the stopped reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the display result is not yet derived. If there is a display unit, the volume of the game sound will be reduced when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated effectively for 60 seconds since the last stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated effectively. By lowering, even if the game is interrupted, the surrounding players are not disturbed.

  In the state where the continuous game effect sound is being output, after the promotion notification is started in one game and the volume of the continuous game effect sound is once reduced, the game is resumed in the game and the promotion notification ends. The reel corresponding to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the variable display is displayed after the reel stop operation corresponding to any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is performed again after the volume of the continuous game sound effect is restored. It may be configured such that the volume of the game sound is lowered even when the state where the stop operation is not performed continues for a volume reduction waiting time shorter than a predetermined volume reduction waiting time of 60 seconds (for example, 30 seconds).

  (12) In the embodiment described above, the demonstration effect and the history display effect are not executed during the execution of the continuous effect. In other words, since the demonstration effect data and the history display effect data are prohibited from being read from the CGROM 142 and written into the effect data area, the effect data of the continuous effect being executed is the effect of the demonstration effect and the history display effect. The data is not overwritten and deleted from the effect data area. Since it is not erased, there is no need to read the effect data of the continuous effect from the CGROM 142 and write it in the execution effect data area.

  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, the effect data of the continuous effect with a large amount of data is read from the CGROM 142, and the execution effect of the temporary storage memory 155 is executed. The overhead of processing to write in the data area is not duplicated. Since the operations of the selection switch 56 and the decision switch 57 are also invalidated during the execution of the continuous production, the production mode is not switched, and the production data corresponding to the same situation is obtained only by the production mode being different. It is also possible to prevent the overhead of having to read from and write to the execution effect data area of the temporary storage memory 155.

  Further, since the process for performing the continuous effect is performed on the effect control board 90 side, the control burden for performing the process on the game control board 40 side can be shared to the effect control board 90 side, and the control on the game control board 40 side The burden can be reduced.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, whether or not the symbol of the left reel 2L among the symbols constituting the orange and cherry winning combinations that are controlled by RT1 to RT4 can be drawn on the winning line is determined by the game Depends on the operation timing of the stop switch 8L. For example, when the orange is won, the orange is drawn onto the winning line when the stop switch 8L is operated at the timing when the symbols of symbol numbers 15 to 20 and 0 are located in the lower stage of the left reel 2L. be able to. In addition, when the cherry is won, the cherry can be drawn onto the winning line when the stop switch 8L is operated at the timing when the symbols of symbol numbers 1 to 14 are located in the lower stage of the left reel 2L. . For this reason, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 8L of the player, the winning orange or cherry can be prevented from winning. As a result, it is possible to intervene the player's game technique on whether to control to RT1 to RT4, and to improve the interest of the game.

  On the other hand, the symbols of the right reel 2R among the symbols constituting the orange and cherry winning combinations that trigger the control of RT1 to RT4 are not affected by the operation timing of the player's stop switch 8R, and are on the winning line. It can be retracted. As a result, it is possible to prevent the winning orange or cherry from being overlooked because at least the symbols constituting the winning combination of orange and cherry cannot be drawn on the winning line. . As a result, the probability of winning orange and cherry can be brought closer to the probability set in the development stage, and as a result, the probability of being controlled by RT1 to RT4 can be easily set.

  (14) In many conventional slot machines, the symbol “cherry” is derived on the left reel 2L, so that a small prize is awarded regardless of the types of symbols derived on the middle and right reels 2C, 2R. The role is applied. In the winning combination panel 89 in the above-described embodiment, “orange-any-any” is written as a combination of symbols for winning oranges A to X, and “cherry” is used as a combination of symbols for winning cherry A to X. -Any-any ". Furthermore, the combination of symbols constituting the orange X that triggers the control to RT2 and the combination of symbols constituting the oranges A to H that trigger the control to RT1 are only symbols derived to the right reel 2R. . The number of medals to be paid out is the same. Even when the derivation of “orange” to the left reel 2L, which was necessary to push the eyes, can be recognized when looking at the display mode derived to the variable display device 2, Unless the difference in the symbols derived to the right reel 2R can be recognized, the player can only know that the player has won any one of orange A to orange X, and cannot distinguish whether or not the player has won orange X. For this reason, the player cannot distinguish between orange X and oranges A to H which are common in the design of the left reel 2L as “orange”, and similarly, the design of the left reel 2L is common in “cherry”. Cherry X and cherry A to H cannot be distinguished. As a result, even if it can be recognized that it has been controlled by RT, it is configured so that it cannot be recognized whether it has been controlled by RT2 or RT4. As a result, the number of digested games required until RT is finished and controlled to the initial gaming state can be made unspecified, and the player has a sense of expectation that RT may end in the next game. And can improve the fun of the game.

  (15) In the internal lottery in the above-described embodiment, nine types of orange A to orange X, nine types of cherry A to cherry X, eight types of orange A to orange H, and eight types of cherry A to cherry H are simultaneously used. Although it is a lottery target, the winning flag is set separately for each of orange A to orange X and cherry A to cherry X. Also, winning flags are separately set for each of orange A to orange X and cherry A to cherry X. For example, when a new slot machine is designed using the specifications of the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment by setting different winning flags and different winning flags for different winning combinations. Even if only the orange X is determined as a winning combination and the oranges A to H are not determined as winning combinations in the new slot machine, the design can be easily changed.

  (16) In the embodiment described above, when an abnormality occurs in the data stored in the RAM 41c, the RAM is controlled to an abnormal error state of the RAM, the game progress is disabled, and the setting change mode is entered. If the setting value is not newly selected / set based on the setting change operation, the state where the progress of the game is disabled is not released. That is, even if an abnormality occurs in the data stored in the RAM 41c, it is not the setting value automatically set by the slot machine 1, but the setting value selected and set based on the setting change operation (generally, the setting Since the change operation is performed by an employee of the game store, it is ensured that the game is played based on the setting value selected by the game store side), so that the fairness of the game can be achieved.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, when determining whether or not to win the lottery role in the internal lottery, the set value stored in the set value work 41c-4 is an appropriate value (1 If it is not a value in the range of ~ 4), instead of determining whether or not to win with a probability based on a default setting value (for example, setting 1), in this case too, it is controlled to a RAM abnormal error state, If the progress of the game is disabled and the mode is changed to the setting change mode and a setting value is not newly selected and set based on the setting change operation, the disabled state of the game is not released. Similarly, when the betting number is not an appropriate value, the RAM abnormal error state is controlled. In other words, even if it is not possible to properly determine whether or not to win the winning lot in the internal lottery, the game will be played again based on the setting value selected and set based on the setting change operation. Is secured, so that the fairness of the game can be achieved.

  (18) In addition, the data stored in the RAM 41c is abnormal in most cases when the control cannot be continued due to a malfunction such as a power failure or the main control unit 41 running away. Since it is determined whether or not the data is normal only when the main control unit 41 is activated after recovering from these states, it is determined whether or not the data stored in the RAM 41c is normal. This can only be done in situations where there is a high probability that an abnormality has occurred. That is, in a situation where there is a low possibility that an abnormality has occurred in the data stored in the RAM 41c, it is not necessary to make this determination, and the load on the main control unit 41 can be reduced.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, the RAM parity is calculated based on the data stored in the RAM 41c, particularly in the power interruption interrupt process executed by the input of the voltage drop signal generated when the power is turned off. The RAM parity is set in the parity storage area 41c-7, and at the next startup, the RAM parity obtained by the calculation is compared with the RAM parity stored in the parity storage area 41c-7, and the data in the RAM 41c is compared. Whether or not is normal. In this way, since it is possible to determine whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal only by comparing the RAM parity at the time of input of the voltage drop signal generated when the power is shut off and at the time of start-up, the determination is performed accurately and simply. Can do.

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, when an abnormality occurs in the data in the RAM 41c and the progress of the game is disabled, the set value as a condition for canceling the disabled state of the game is set. The data stored in the RAM 41c is initialized in accordance with the transition to the setting change mode (setting change process) in which the change operation is valid. For this reason, the initialization of data associated with the occurrence of an abnormality in the data of the RAM 41c and the initialization of data associated with selection / setting of the set value can be performed at one time, so that useless processing can be omitted. .

  Furthermore, when the main control unit 41 is activated, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is in an ON state before determining whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal. At that time, the setting key switch 37 is determined. When it is determined that is in the ON state, the setting shift mode is entered without determining whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal. In this way, a new set value is selected and set without determining whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal, so that useless processing can be omitted.

  (21) In the embodiment described above, since the unused stack area and the unused area 41c-8 of the stack area 41c-6 in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 are initialized for each game, the stack area 41c Even if an illegal program is stored using unused areas of the RAM 41c such as the unused stack area 41 and the unused area 41c-8 among −6, the illegal program can be prevented from being resident.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, while the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is operating, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is always controlled by the regular bonus. ), The number of medals can be increased the fastest, so that the player's interest in the transition to the big bonus can be enhanced rather than the regular bonus operating in accordance with the JACIN winning as in the past.

  In particular, like the big bonus (1) and big bonus (2) in the above-described embodiment, for example, the total number of medals paid out in the big bonus without ending the big bonus at the number of times of transition to the regular bonus. When the end condition is satisfied by reaching a specified value (for example, 270 or more), it is possible to increase the net increase in the bonus, and further increase the interest of the player accompanying the shift to the big bonus be able to.

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

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

  Here, even if the number of determination values adjusted by the simulation is the same regardless of the set value, the number of determination values is stored in the ROM 41b with the same address assignment as that in the development stage. It can be used as a model for mass production. For this reason, it is not necessary to change the method for storing the number of judgment values from the development model in the mass production model, and the development from the initial design stage to the transition to the mass production model can be easily performed. Become.

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

  (24) In the embodiment described above, until the game is started by operating the start switch 7 and all of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R stop rotating and the display result is derived on the variable display device 2, When medals are paid out according to the display result, the transmissive area object is set and the transmissive area (winning determination area) of the liquid crystal display 51 is not displayed (completely transmissive state) until the medal payout is completed. Set to In other words, while the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotating, the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, particularly the area that is the target of winning determination, is ensured by the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Does not affect the progress of the game. Further, even when all of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have stopped rotating, if there is a payout of medals, the transparent area (winning determination area) is set to non-display until this is completed. For this reason, it is possible to reliably grasp the winning of the small role that caused the medal to be paid out.

  Furthermore, after all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have stopped rotating, an effect is produced as an integrated image in an area other than the transmission area (winning determination area) and the transmission area (winning determination area) of the liquid crystal display 51. However, even after all of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have stopped rotating, the transmission area (winning determination area) is set to a semi-transmission state (however, when there is a medal payout, the medal payout is not performed). Once completed, it is set to a semi-transparent state). Even though the transmission area (winning determination area) is in a semi-transparent state, it is possible to produce an effect by displaying images integrally in areas other than the transmission area (winning determination area) and the transmission area (winning determination area). Therefore, it is possible to perform a dynamic effect utilizing the large screen of the liquid crystal display 51 that is larger than that of the variable display device 2. When there is a medal payout, the image is displayed up to the transparent area (winning determination area) after the medal payout is completed, but the reel 2L, If rotation of all of 2C and 2R stops, an effect by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51 is started. Since the start timing of the presentation can be unified in this way, the control of the start timing of the presentation can be simplified, and the player can start the presentation by displaying the image on the liquid crystal display 51. It becomes easy to understand the opportunity.

  In addition, even when the original effect image color is dark (ie, the transparency is low), the image color in the transmissive area is light (ie, the transparency is high), so the reels behind A certain level of visibility can be ensured for symbols that are displayed stopped at 2L, 2C, and 2R. Since the visibility of the symbol can be secured, the display result related to the presence / absence of a special role such as a reach eye, a chance eye, or a losing eye can be confirmed as a display result of the variable display device 2. Does not impair the gameplay.

  The transparent area (winning determination area) is set to non-display until the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start rotating from the operation of the start switch 7 (however, when the medals are paid out until the payout is completed). As a process for that, a transparent area object corresponding to the range of the transparent area (winning determination area) is set. Here, when image data of an image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is written in the frame buffer memory 156 in each frame period, the transparent area object is processed first. For this reason, even if some problem occurs during one frame period and image data cannot be drawn normally, the transparent area (winning determination area) is always set to non-display. For this reason, while the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continue to rotate, the visibility of the symbols drawn on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be ensured.

  Also, a transparent area object is set from the operation of the start switch 7 until the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R all start rotating (however, when the payout of medals is completed), the transparent area (winning determination area) The non-display) is a control that is always performed regardless of the game state in which the game is performed. Therefore, the visibility of the symbols drawn on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is ensured while the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continue to rotate, regardless of the gaming state of the slot machine 1. can do.

  Further, when the image signal is not supplied from the VDP 141, the liquid crystal driver of the liquid crystal display 51 outputs a drive signal corresponding to a transparent image as a drive signal for each pixel of the liquid crystal panel. Even when there is a failure in the circuit 92, it is possible to ensure the visibility of the symbols drawn on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the back of the transmission area (winning determination area) of the liquid crystal display 51.

  On the other hand, even if all of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R stop rotating and an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the RGB of each pixel included in the transmission area (winning determination area) of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. The value is higher than the RGB value of the original image by performing white addition processing or semi-transparency processing, and transparency is increased. For this reason, it is possible to perform a dynamic effect as a whole in a wide area including the transparent area (winning determination area) and the area other than the transparent area (winning determination area), and is drawn on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. The visibility of the displayed pattern can be increased.

  The white addition processing and semi-transparency processing performed here need only be relatively simple calculations with only four arithmetic operations, and therefore, the processing load is not increased for the calculations for increasing the RGB values of the pixels included in the transmission region. Furthermore, by making it possible to select and apply white addition processing or semi-transparency processing according to the presentation data and the display state of the image, it is possible to integrate with images displayed in areas other than the transmission area (winning determination area). , The visibility of the symbols drawn on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R on the back of the transparent area (winning determination area) can be balanced (if the emphasis is on ensuring the visibility of the symbols, white addition processing Translucent processing is better if the emphasis is on image integrity.

  Further, although it is not an effect indicating the current game progress, it is not a period during the game from the operation of the start switch 7 to the derivation of the display result of the variable display device 2, in a period between games. If no game operation is performed, a demonstration effect is executed. When the player instructs execution of the history display effect by operating the selection switch 56 and the decision switch 57, the history display effect is executed. Furthermore, the presentation mode can be switched by operating the selection switch 56 and the decision switch 57 during the period between the games.

  When these demonstration effects and history display effects are performed, the transparent area object is not set, and the transparent area (winning determination area) is not set to the semi-transparent state. That is, in the demonstration effect and the history display effect, the image is displayed in the same state in the liquid crystal display 51 other than the transmission area (winning determination area) and the area other than the transmission area (winning determination area). However, when these demonstration effects and history display effects are performed, the game is not progressing by the player (it is not simply an interval during the transition from the game to the game), and the reels 2L, 2C, The visibility of the pattern drawn on 2R is not a problem at all. In this way, where the visibility of the symbols drawn on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R does not matter at all, the transmissive area (winning determination area) is not hidden or semi-transmissive, so that the liquid crystal display 51 The whole area can be used to dynamically create a unified production.

  The liquid crystal panel constituting the liquid crystal display 51 for displaying the above-described effect image is subjected to surface gloss treatment. Such a liquid crystal panel does not scatter light irradiated from the back as compared with a non-glare-processed liquid crystal panel (that is, has a higher transparency than a non-glare-processed liquid crystal panel). It reaches the eyes. For this reason, the visibility of the symbols drawn on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be further improved.

  Furthermore, the light emitted from the back surface of the liquid crystal display 51 is the light of the reel LED 55 provided inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the transmission region, and the back in the liquid crystal display 51 in the region other than the transmission region. It will be the light of the light. Here, since the power supply circuit for supplying the operating power to the reel LED 55 and the power supply circuit for supplying the operating power to the backlight in the liquid crystal display 51 are different systems, the reel LED 55 and the backlight are caused to fall together. Since it is almost impossible for light (excluding reflected light) to be irradiated from the back surface of the liquid crystal display 51, it is possible to prevent the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 from becoming invisible. .

  The occurrence of an event interrupt is detected when the event interrupt signal from the VDP 141 is turned on by the reset / interrupt controller included in the sub-control unit 91. When the event interrupt generation is not detected by the reset / interrupt controller and the event interrupt wait timer value is generated in the time limit determination value, the CPU 91a enters a predetermined loop process, and produces an effect control interrupt corresponding to the occurrence of the timer interrupt. Do not start the process. Then, since the reset circuit 95 is not cleared, a timeout occurs, and an ON-state reset signal is input to the reset terminal of the sub-control unit 91, causing the sub-control unit 91 to reset and restart. In this case, similarly to the case where the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the effect initial setting process of step S401 is executed, and the initial setting of the VDP 141 is performed. For this reason, when a predetermined waiting period elapses without the occurrence of an event interrupt in the VDP 141 being detected on the side of the sub-control unit 91, the VDP 141 can be initialized without executing dedicated processing. Thus, it is possible to appropriately recover from an abnormal display state while preventing an increase in program capacity and complication.

  In addition, when the sub control unit 91 executes the effect control interruption process in response to the occurrence of the timer interruption, the effect control process is executed therein, and the effect backup data is set in the backup area of the RAM 91c. To remember. When the effect control restoration process is executed in response to the restart of the sub control unit 91, the control state of the sub control unit 91 is restarted by the effect backup data stored in the backup area of the RAM 91c. Restore the previous state. As a result, when a predetermined standby time elapses without detecting the occurrence of an event interrupt in the VDP 141 on the side of the sub-control unit 91, the display operation that has been halfway can be executed continuously after restarting. This makes it possible to properly recover from an abnormal display state. In addition, when the sub-control unit 91 is restarted, it is not necessary to perform special control for restoring the control state, and thus it is possible to appropriately restore from an abnormal display state while preventing the processing from becoming complicated. Can do.

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

  (1) Operation unit provided in the slot machine 1 (start lever 7, single BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6, settlement switch 10, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, selection switch 56, determination switch 57, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, etc.) may be detected so that the RT state can be initialized (the value of the gaming state flag is updated to a value indicating the initial gaming state). For example, the specific operation may be a combination of predetermined operations of two or more operation units. However, the procedure may be completely different from the operation related to the setting change. The operation procedure may be a combination of other operations including some operations.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, when the main control unit 41 is activated, it returns to the state before the power interruption, and when the special role is elected before the power interruption, the CPU 41a indicates that the special role is won. An example has been described in which a power-on command is transmitted, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives a power-on command indicating that the special role is won, a notification effect indicating that the special role is won is executed. However, not only a notification effect indicating that the special role is won, but also a notification effect that notifies the game state to be returned may be executed. For example, when the game state to be returned is the initial game state, the CPU 41a may transmit the power-on command indicating the initial game state and execute the notification effect indicating the initial game state to the sub-control unit 91. Good. Further, when the game state to be returned is RT, the CPU 41a may transmit a power-on command indicating the RT type and execute a notification effect indicating the RT type to the sub-control unit 91. . Note that the gaming state to be restored may be all the gaming states to be controlled (for example, the initial gaming state, RT1 to RT5, a bonus, etc.), and a predetermined gaming state (for example, the gaming state to be controlled) , Initial gaming state, RT1 to RT5, bonus, etc., initial gaming state and bonus only).

  In addition, as a notification device, a dedicated notification device may be provided, or the credit display device 11, the game auxiliary display device 12, the payout display device 13, and the sub control unit 91 that are directly controlled by the main control unit 41 control. A display used in the progress of the game, such as the liquid crystal display 51, may be used.

  (3) In the embodiment described above, in S603 of FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0. When it is not 0, the release control for adjusting the BET number is performed. In the above, an example is described in which return control is performed in which it is determined that the BET number is not settled and the credit is settled based on the value of the credit counter. That is, the example in which the release control and the return control are performed separately and independently has been described. However, the release control and the return control may be performed by a single operation. For example, when the settlement switch 10 is operated, the release control and the return control may be performed based on the values of the BET counter and the credit counter. The release control is not limited to paying out medals corresponding to the number of BETs, but may be anything that can release the number of BETs, such as adding a BET number to a credit.

  In the above-described embodiment, the betting amount and the credit amount can be settled by one settlement switch 10, that is, when the betting amount is set, the switch for returning the number of medals corresponding to the betting amount. When there are both bets and credits, it was designed to function as a switch that returns only the number of medals corresponding to credits. May be.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, when the big bonus is won in the initial game state or controlled from RT1 to RT4, the replay is won at RT5 winning 21000 / 65536≈1 / 3.1. Be controlled. This makes it difficult for the player to determine whether or not the big bonus has been won from the combination of symbols stopped on the reels, and whether or not the big bonus has been won by the liquid crystal display 51a or other directing means. The effect of the performance can be enhanced by making the player pay attention to the performance.

  It should be noted that the winning probability of replay in RT5 is increased to the same level as the initial gaming state (for example, the number of judgment values is 40000), and the above-mentioned is continued even during RT5 controlled by winning the big bonus during the initial gaming state. In the case of performing the high-probability continuous performance, there is a very high possibility that a winning combination will be won even during the initial gaming state or during RT5. However, when controlled to RT5, the probability of losing in the internal lottery increases as the winning probability of replay is lower than in the initial gaming state. When configured in this way, during high-probability continuous production, whether or not a bonus has been won is notified on the condition that no winning combination has been won or a predetermined number of consecutive winnings have not been won. You may comprise so that the production to perform may be performed. As a result, when a high-probability continuous performance is being performed, the player has a sense of expectation for being controlled again in the initial gaming state and a sense of expectation for winning the big bonus. It can be improved effectively.

  Further, even during RT5 which is controlled by winning a big bonus during RT1 to RT4, in the case where the reviving continuous effect described above is continuously performed, the replay is temporarily performed a predetermined number of times (when the reviving continuous effect is performed). For example, it may be configured to perform a bonus winning effect for notifying whether or not a big bonus has been won when winning three times in succession. As shown in FIG. 9, orange and cherry may be won at the same time as the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2). If you win the orange or cherry, the big bonus will also be won. It is also possible that the gaming state is controlled by RT5, especially when it is controlled by RT5 because the probability of winning a replay is higher than when controlled by RT1 to RT4. is there. As a result, when a rebirth continuous performance is being performed, the player has a sense of expectation that the game will be controlled again in the initial gaming state, and also has a sense of expectation that the player has won the big bonus. Can be improved.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, a method for restricting connector removal by attaching the connector restricting member 500 to the substrate case 200 is a cable 600a for connecting the game control board 40 and the operation unit relay board 110; Although applied to the connector connection with the game control board 40, other connector connections, for example, the connector connection between the operation part relay board 110 and the cable 600a, the cable for connecting the operation part relay board 110 and the game electronic component Connector connection between 601a-g and operation unit relay board 110, cable 600b connecting game control board 40 and reel relay board 120, connector connection between game control board 40, connector between reel relay board 120 and cable 600b Connection, cable 601h for connecting the reel relay board 120 and the game electronic component m, connector connection between operation unit relay board 110, cable 600c connecting game control board 40 and power supply board 100, connector connection between game control board 40, connector connection between power supply board 100 and cable 600c, power supply board Cable 601n for connecting 100 and game electronic components, connector connection between o and power supply board 100, cable 600d for connecting game control board 40 and effect relay board 80, connector connection between game control board 40 and effect Application to connector connection between relay board 80 and cable 600d, connection of cable 601p connecting effect relay board 80 and effect control board 90, connection of effect relay board 80, connector connection between cable 600p and effect control board 90, etc. May be. That is, in the configuration in which a plurality of gaming electronic components are connected to the game control board via the relay board, all of the connector connection portions on the relay board side to which the gaming electronic component side cable and the game control board side cable are connected, The restriction method may be applied without omission to all connector connection portions on the game control board side to which the relay board side cable is connected.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the method for restricting the release of the connection between the connectors has been described. For example, input / output of signals necessary for the progress of the game such as the inserted medal sensor 31 and the start lever 7 is performed. It is preferable to attach a covering member that covers the electronic parts to be performed and the connection points between the electronic parts and the cables so that they cannot be accessed from the outside. By doing so, input / output of signals necessary for the progress of the game is performed. It is possible to prevent a fraudulent instrument such as a driving instrument from being attached to the connection portion between the electronic component and the cable for performing the above. In addition, it is preferable to adopt a structure in which a trace remains (such as a structure that cannot be removed unless a part of the covering member is destroyed) when the covering member that covers the connection portion between the electronic component and the cable is removed. By doing so, it becomes possible to leave a trace on which the illegal device is attached, and it is possible to grasp the possibility that there was an illegal act after the fact.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the connector regulating member 500 is configured separately from the board case 200, and the board case 200 is removed from the mounting base 250, whereby the connector regulating member 500 is removed from the board case 200, and the connector The removal restriction can be released. For example, when the connector restriction member 500 is once attached to the board case 200, the connector case 500 or a part of the connector restriction member 500 must be destroyed unless the connector is broken. The restriction member 500 may be removed from the board case 200 so that the restriction on the removal of the connector cannot be released.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the connector regulating member 500 includes the attachment side member 510 and the connector cover 520. After the attachment side member 510 is attached to the board case 200, the cable side connector is connected to the board side connector. With the connector connected, the connector cover 520 is attached to the attachment-side member 510, so that the connector can be prevented from being removed. By attaching the connector regulating member 500 that has been made to the board case 200, the connector can be prevented from being removed.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the connector restricting member 500 is used as the method for restricting the release of the connection between the board-side connector and the cable-side connector of the board accommodated in the board case has been described. It may be a method.

  (10) In the embodiment described above, an example in which continuous game sound effects are continuously output over a plurality of games during execution of a continuous effect such as a bonus medium effect, a high-probability continuous effect, and a revival continuous effect has been described. However, these continuous game sound effects may be different sound effects (music or the like) for the bonus medium effect, the high-probability continuous effect, and the revival continuous effect. The continuous game sound effect is a continuous game sound effect that is continuously output over a plurality of games, but a continuous game sound effect that is continuously output over one game, that is, a game If, for example, a continuous game sound effect is output after the game is finished, the game is continued after the game is finished, until the next and subsequent games are started. For example, after one game is over, until at least the next game can be started (until a predetermined number of bets are set). (B) Includes continuous sounds.

  (11) In the embodiment described above, when the sound effect volume is lowered, the sound volume is reduced from maximum (MAX) to level 0 (silence). However, for example, the sound volume may be gradually reduced. (Fade out), the volume may be decreased stepwise according to the elapsed time. Furthermore, when the game is resumed, the volume may be gradually increased, or the volume may be increased in stages according to the elapsed time.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, as an example of performing the control for lowering the volume of the sound effect from the maximum (MAX) to the level 0 as the control for lowering the volume of the sound effect output from the slot machine, for example, The volume of the sound effect may be controlled to a volume lower than the maximum, or when lowering, if the volume is lowered to a volume lower than the current volume, the volume level is not necessarily 0, that is, the sound is not muted. Alternatively, the volume may be lowered to a level 0 or higher as long as the volume does not bother nearby players. In addition, the control for lowering the volume of the sound effect output from the slot machine is not limited to the control for lowering the volume, but the control for stopping the output of the sound effect, or other music (for example, music with a quiet volume, slow music) Etc.) may be performed.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, the special bonus is described using the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) as an example. However, the special prize is not limited to these. The special winning may be, for example, a challenge bonus in which the maximum stop delay time from the operation of a predetermined stop button until the corresponding reel stops rotating is shortened to 75 milliseconds.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the initial gaming state is a gaming state having a higher probability of winning the replay than RT1 to RT4 has been described. However, the initial gaming state is not limited to a gaming state that has a higher probability of winning for replay than RT1 to RT4. For example, the initial gaming state may be an AT (Assist Time) that notifies the player by a lamp or the like when a predetermined winning combination is won in the internal lottery.

  (15) In the above embodiment, when the set value is changed, all the data in the RAM 41c is initialized except for the stack area being used. However, in order to initialize the data in the RAM 41c, a separate initialization operation is performed when changing the set value (for example, when the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 turned ON, a data clear reset / It may be necessary to operate the setting switch 38). From the RAM abnormal error state, it may be possible to recover not only by simply changing the set value but also by initializing the data in the RAM 41c. Specifically, after the determination in step S103 of FIG. 13 is YES, a step for determining whether or not the reset / setting switch 38 is operated is provided, and the reset / setting switch 38 is operated by this step. When it is determined that the process has been performed, the process may proceed to step S109.

  (16) In the above embodiment, all the data in the RAM 41c is initialized except for the stack area in use, in addition to the set value work 41c-4, in accordance with the change of the set value. . However, not only the data in the RAM 41c other than the stack area being used is initialized in accordance with the change of the set value as described above, but an initialization operation separate from the operation for changing the set value. As a result of (for example, operation of the reset / setting switch 38), all data in the RAM 41c is initialized except for the setting value work 41c-4 and the stack area being used, and as the setting value is changed. Thus, a new set value may be stored in the set value work 41c-4.

  Specifically, after step S102 of FIG. 13 is performed, a step for determining whether or not the reset / setting switch 38 is operated is provided, and the reset / setting switch 38 is operated by this step. When the determination is made, a process of initializing all data in the RAM 41c except for the set value work 41c-4 and the stack area in use is performed, and whether or not the setting key switch 37 is in an ON state is determined. Processing to determine is performed, and when the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state by the processing, the process proceeds to step S110, and when the setting key switch 37 is not in the ON state, processing for canceling the prohibition of interruption is performed. The game control process may be performed. Note that, when the reset / setting switch 38 is not operated, the process may proceed to step S104. Thereby, it is possible to recover from the RAM abnormal error state by initializing the data in the RAM 41c by performing not only the setting value changing operation but also the initialization operation. Further, from the RAM abnormality error state excluding the set value abnormality, the data in the RAM 41c can be initialized and restored by performing only the initialization operation.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (for each symbol) are defined for one reel, and each area (area number) is defined as a stop control table. ), A stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn in (stop position) is uniquely determined, that is, a stop control table in which the stop position is uniquely determined corresponding to an area in which one symbol varies. The reel stop control is performed by using, for example, the number of drawing steps and the number of drawing frames (stop position) for each area less than one symbol, for example, one step, that is, every minimum unit when driving the reel motor. Reel stop control may be performed using a uniquely determined stop control table, and in this way, the stop position can be changed in units of the number of steps of the reel motor. Ri, it is possible to further diversify the stop position relative to the stop operation position. Also in this case, similarly to the selection of the stop control table in the above embodiment, it is possible to obtain an effect that the control for stopping the reel does not become complicated.

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

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

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, the determination value number storage area stores a determination value number in each case using a 2-byte area. However, in a general slot machine, the number of judgment values for a special combination cannot be set to exceed 255 in any gaming situation. Thus, for those that do not need to set the number of determination values exceeding 255, the number of determination values may be stored using only a 1-byte area.

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

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

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

  (24) In the above embodiment, the VDP 141 of the display control circuit 92 reads the effect data corresponding to the command from the CGROM 142 in response to the command for writing the effect data from the sub-control unit 91, and the effect data in the temporary storage memory 155. It was supposed to be transferred to the area. Then, when the image data of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is expanded in the frame buffer memory 156, the effect data transferred to the effect data area is read. However, development of the image data in the frame buffer memory 156 is performed by an effect start command different from the command for transferring the effect data from the CGROM 142 to the effect data area of the temporary storage memory 155. On the other hand, if there is no effect continuously executed over a period of a plurality of games as a continuous effect as an effect executed according to the progress of the game, the CGROM 142 is used when starting each effect. The effect data can be transferred to the effect data area of the temporary storage memory 155 and the expansion of the image data to the frame buffer memory 156 can be started as it is, and the CPU 91a can output a command to the VDP 141 only once. In particular, if the display frequency is high, such as an image according to the effect mode, it is convenient to make it resident in the temporary storage memory 155.

  (25) In the above embodiment, the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the rotation of the reel starts and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. The stop control table is created for each reel that is rotating, and the internal winning state for each gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stopped position of the stopped reel or the stopped reel) Stop operation position) Another stop control table is registered in the ROM 41b in advance, and based on the table index, the required stop control table is specified according to the internal winning state for each gaming state and the reel stop state. Enabled, when the reel starts to rotate and when the reel is stopped and the reel is still rotating. When there are still, by referring to the table index may be set a stop control table for each rotating reel.

  (26) In the above-described embodiment, among the plurality of stop control tables that uniquely determine the number of draw-in frames with respect to the stop operation position, the internal winning state of each gaming state, the reel stop state (and the stopped state) The stop control table uniquely determined for the reel stop position or the stopped reel stop operation position) is selected, and the reel stop control is performed according to the selected stop control table. A plurality of stop position specification tables that uniquely define stop positions are used in place of the stop control table, and when a stop operation is detected, the stop position specification table is referred to and unique corresponding to the stop operation position. Control may be performed to stop the reel at the stop position specified in FIG.

  Further, by defining a stop priority for the stop position, a plurality of stop priority tables that uniquely determine the stop position with respect to the stop operation position (the number of steps from the reel reference position) are used instead of the stop control table. When a stop operation is detected, the stop priority table is referenced, and the stop priorities of all stop positions within the retractable range (up to 5 frames) from the stop operation position are compared, and the highest stop priority is obtained. You may make it perform the control which stops a reel in a stop position.

  Also, select the number of draws that are uniquely determined for the respective internal winning status of each gaming state, the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel or the stop operation position of the stopped reel). When a stop operation is performed, if the target stop position is within the range of the number of frames to be pulled in, pull-in control is performed to pull the stop position and stop, and the stop is prohibited. Kicking control (so-called control method control) may be performed in which other stop positions are pulled in and stopped so as not to stop the stop position. By performing the pull-in control and the kick-off control in this way, the stop position is uniquely determined with respect to the stop operation position (the number of steps from the reel reference position). Therefore, the control for deriving the display result by the pull-in control and the kick-off control is It can be said that this is a control pattern for uniquely specifying the stop position with respect to the stop operation position.

  In addition, a control pattern uniquely determined for each internal winning state of each gaming state, the stop status of the reel (and the stop position of the stopped reel or the stop operation position of the stopped reel), If the reel stop control is performed according to the control pattern, the reel stop control by the stop control table, the reel stop control by the stop priority table, the reel stop control by the pull-in control and the kicking control are performed in combination. For example, only the reels that have stopped first may be controlled to stop the reels using the stop control table, and the other reels may be controlled to be stopped by pull-in control and kicking control.

  (27) In the above-described embodiment, each winning state is uniquely determined for each internal winning state and the reel stop status (and the stopped position of the stopped reel or the stopped operation position of the stopped reel). The selected control pattern is selected, and reel stop control is performed according to the control pattern. At least the control pattern determined for each internal winning state of each gaming state is selected, and the selected control pattern is selected. As long as the reel stop control is performed according to the above.

  (28) In the above embodiment, the slot machine for setting the bet number using medals and credits is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the bet number is set using a game ball. Or a fully credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets.

  Further, in addition to the medal insertion mechanism such as the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the insertion medal sensor 31, a ball take-in device that takes in game balls, and a take-in ball that detects game balls taken in by the ball take-in device In addition to a medal payout mechanism, such as a hopper motor 34 and a payout sensor 35, a ball payout device for paying out a game ball, and a payout ball detection switch for detecting a game ball paid out by the ball payout device It is possible to set the number of bets using both medals and game balls and play a game, and the present invention may be applied to a slot machine in which medals and game balls are paid out when a winning occurs.

  (29) The example in which the replay winning probability in RT1 to RT4 in the above-described embodiment is the common probability (about 1 / 7.2) has been described. However, the replay winning probabilities in RT1 to RT4 may be set so that the number of replay determination values is different. For example, the number of replay determination values may be set such that 9100 is set for RT1, 9200 is set for RT2, 9050 is set for RT3, and 9000 is set for RT4. In this case, the replay winning probability of RT1 to RT4 is in the range of 1 / 7.28 to 1 / 7.12. Even in this case, since the replay winning probability in the initial gaming state is about 1 / 1.36, it is higher than 1 / 7.12 having the highest replay winning probability among RT1 to RT4 described above. It is set high. As described above, the replay winning probability in the initial gaming state may be set higher than the highest probability even when a plurality of replay winning probabilities RT1 to RT4 are set.

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

It is a front view showing the whole structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the control circuit of a slot machine. It is the schematic which shows the wiring connection state of the game control board and the electronic component for games connected to this game control board. It is a circuit diagram which shows the supply line of the backup power supply with respect to a main control part. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the display control circuit mounted in the production control board. It is a figure which shows the storage area of RAM in a game control board. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination of the winning combination. It is a figure which shows the example of the storage area of the number of judgment values. It is a figure which shows the structure of the table index stored in ROM in a game control board. It is a figure which shows the effect during bonus in a big bonus. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the image of the effect displayed on a liquid crystal display. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process which the control part in a game control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the setting change process which the control part in a game control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the RAM abnormality error process which the control part in a game control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process which the control part in a game control board performs for every game. It is a flowchart which shows a BET process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows a BET process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows a payment process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows a lottery process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows a reel rotation process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows a winning determination process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows a payout process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main process which the sub control part in an effect control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows an effect initial setting process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows an effect control recovery process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows production control interruption processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect backup process in detail. It is a flowchart which shows an effect control process and a volume control process. It is a timing chart which shows an example of game production execution processing and navigation execution processing. It is a timing chart which shows an example of a volume adjustment process. It is a timing chart which shows an example of a volume adjustment process. It is a timing chart which shows an example of a volume adjustment process. It is a timing chart which shows an example of a volume adjustment process. 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. 38, (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. 40, (b) is DD sectional drawing of FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the mounting base and cover member which comprise a connector control member. It is a perspective view which shows the state which assembled | attached the cover member with respect to the mounting base. (A) is EE sectional drawing of FIG. 43, (b) is FF sectional drawing of FIG.

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  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number generation circuit, 43 sampling circuit, 51 liquid crystal display , 60a, 60b effect door, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM, 92 display control circuit, 141 VDP, 142 CGROM, 155 temporary storage memory, 156 frame buffer memory, 200 Board case, 250 mounting base, 500 connector regulating member, 510 mounting side member, 520 connector cover.

Claims (7)

The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value, and the display result is derived to a variable display device that displays a plurality of types of identification information in a variable manner. 1 is 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,
Prior determination means for determining whether or not to allow the generation of each of a plurality of types of winnings before the display result of the variable display device is derived;
Derivation control means for deriving the display result of the variable display device according to the determination result of the prior determination means;
Gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state;
Bet number setting means for setting a bet number using the gaming value;
A release control means for performing a release control for releasing at least the setting of the betting number in response to an operation of the predetermined operation means;
Sound output control means for controlling to output a sound effect, the sound output control means performing control to continuously output a continuous game sound effect over one game when controlled in the initial gaming state;
Means for lowering the volume of a sound effect being output at a normal volume, wherein the release control is performed while the sound output control means is outputting the continuous game sound effect at a normal volume Volume reduction control means for performing control to lower the volume of the continuous game sound effect or control to stop the sound output of the continuous game sound effect when
The gaming state control means includes
When a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied, re-game winning that allows the next game to be played without using the gaming value among the plurality of types of winnings is allowed by the pre-determining means. An initial gaming state control means for controlling to an initial gaming state in which the probability of being determined is higher than a predetermined probability;
The fact that the pre-determining means allows the occurrence of the re-game prize on condition that a predetermined transition prize among the plurality of types of prizes has occurred when being controlled in the initial gaming state. A disadvantageous gaming state control means for controlling to a disadvantaged gaming state that is determined with a predetermined probability and is more disadvantageous to the player than the initial gaming state;
The initial gaming state control means is characterized in that when the number of games digested after the disadvantageous gaming state is started reaches a specified number of games, the disadvantageous gaming state is terminated and controlled to the initial gaming state. A slot machine. The variable display device has a plurality of variable display areas for variably displaying the plurality of types of identification information,
The slot machine can generate a prize according to a combination of display results derived in the plurality of variable display areas,
Derivation operation means for instructing the display result to be derived in the variable display area in accordance with a player's operation;
A variable control means for continuing the variable display in the variable display area corresponding to the derivation operation until the player operates the derivation operation means after the identification information variation display is started,
The derivation control means, when the derivation operation means is operated by a player, causes a display result to be derived in a variable display area corresponding to the operation,
The volume reduction control means is configured so that the continuous game effect is provided on the condition that the variable display is performed in any of the plurality of variable display areas and the derivation operation means is not operated for a predetermined time. 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein control for lowering the volume of sound or control for stopping output of the continuous game effect sound is performed. 3. The system further includes continuous production execution means for executing a predetermined continuous production over one game,
The sound output control means performs control to continuously output a continuous effect sound effect when the continuous effect is being executed,
The volume reduction control means is a control for lowering the volume of the continuous game sound effect when the release control is performed in a state where the sound output control means is outputting the continuous effect sound effect at a normal sound volume. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein control for stopping the sound output of the continuous game effect sound is performed. An image display device capable of displaying an image;
It corresponds to each of a plurality of types of effects executed by displaying an image on the image display device including the continuous effect and a demonstration effect that is executed when a state in which the game is not progressing after the game ends. Image element data storage means for storing a plurality of types of image element data in advance;
A means for storing data in a readable / writable manner, wherein among the plurality of types of image element data, image element data corresponding to an effect being executed is temporarily written, and the temporary storage area is written to the temporary storage area Image data storage means including a frame area in which image data is drawn based on the image element data obtained;
Further comprising an effect control means for controlling execution of an effect by displaying an image on the image display device as the game progresses;
The production control means includes
Continuous effect data writing means for reading the image element data of the continuous effect from the image element data storage means and writing the read image element data of the continuous effect in the temporary storage area in the game in which the execution of the continuous effect is started. When,
Demo effect data writing means for reading the demo effect image element data from the image element data storage means after the game is over, and writing the read demo effect image element data to the temporary storage area;
Image data drawing means for reading image element data written in the temporary storage area and drawing image data in the frame area based on the read image element data;
Display control means for causing the image display device to display an image corresponding to the image data drawn in the frame area for each predetermined frame period;
The demonstration effect at the time of continuous production for which the execution of the demonstration effect is prohibited after the continuous production data writing means writes the image element data of the continuous production in the temporary storage area until the execution of the continuous production ends. The slot machine according to claim 3, further comprising prohibition means.   The pre-determining means allows the occurrence of a special prize accompanying a transition to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the initial gaming state among the plurality of types of winnings, and the reciprocal is the prescribed game. 5. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the slot machine is determined with a probability larger than an expected value of the number.   The disadvantageous gaming state control means allows the generation of the specific transition prize by the predetermining means on condition that a specific transition prize among the transition prizes has occurred when being controlled to the initial gaming state. 6. A specific disadvantageous game state control means for controlling to a specific disadvantageous game state in which a prescribed number of games is smaller than a reciprocal of the probability of being decided to perform, according to any one of claims 1 to 5. Slot machine. A game control board on which a wiring pattern is formed and has a connector that is electrically connected to the wiring pattern, and on which a game control means for controlling the progress of the game is mounted;
The game includes at least one of a first electronic component that outputs a signal related to the progress of the game to the game control board and a second electronic component that receives a signal related to the progress of the game from the game control board. Electronic components,
A relay board having a first connector and a second connector for connecting a cable, and relaying signal input and output between the gaming electronic component and the gaming control board;
A connector connected to the connector on the game control board side is provided at one end, and a connector connected to the first connector on the relay board side is provided on the other end, and the game control board and the relay board are electrically connected. A first cable connected to the
A connector connected to the second connector on the relay board side at one end, and the second electrical cable connected to the other end of the gaming electrical component;
Each of the connector connection part between the first cable and the game control board, the connector connection part between the first cable and the relay board, and the connector connection part between the second cable and the relay board is connected to the connector. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the slot machine is in a connection release restricted state that cannot be released unless the release restricted part related to is destroyed.

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