JP2009045294A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent the situation that a new player can not easily play a game though nobody is playing the game, and to enhance the operating rate of each table installed in a game hall. <P>SOLUTION: A variable display device includes a plurality of reel lamps provided corresponding to the stop positions of respective patterns, and a plurality of pay lines for determining a winning when a symbol combination of a winning combination is arranged on one of them are set. Tokens owned by a player are stored as credits up to a prescribed number, the bet number of each game can be set from the credits, and the tokens as an allotment are imparted by adding the credits to the prescribed number when a small winning combination is won. When the winning is generated in each game, the reel lamp corresponding to the pay line on which the symbol combination of the winning combination is arranged is made to flicker. The flicker of the reel lamp corresponding to the pay line is ended when the bet number for the next game is set and also when the player operates an account settlement button to settle the credits. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, and particularly, when a winning display result is derived as a display result of a variable display device, corresponding to a winning display result derived from a plurality of identification information stopped by the variable display device The present invention relates to a slot machine that irradiates light to a stop position of identification information.

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

  Winning in a slot machine occurs when a combination of symbols derived from a plurality of reels constituting the variable display device becomes a predetermined combination, but generally each reel constituting the variable display device A number of symbols (usually three on each reel) are stopped, and a winning line connecting the predetermined stop positions of each reel is set ( (Middle and lower tiers and five pay lines on the diagonal are set). Then, it is determined whether or not a combination of symbols in any of the plurality of winning lines is a combination of symbols for winning. In this way, when a plurality of winning lines are set on the variable display device, the winning lines from which combinations of winning symbols are derived are different even among games where winning has occurred. is there.

  Therefore, among the reel lamps provided on the back side of the reels constituting the variable display device corresponding to the stop positions of the symbols, in order to indicate to the player which winning line the winning symbol combination has been derived. There is a slot machine in which a reel lamp corresponding to a winning line from which a winning symbol combination is derived is caused to emit light in a predetermined manner, and the winning line from which the winning symbol combination is derived is indicated to the player. Here, if all of the reels constituting the variable display device have stopped rotating, a combination of symbols that has already won a prize at that time may be led out to any one of the winning lines.

  However, among the winning combinations, there are a medal payout (small role) and a non-medal (bonus, replay). For example, if a bonus symbol combination that does not pay out medals is derived to any winning line, the game process ends when the symbol is derived, so immediately after the symbol combination is derived. The process proceeds to the next game (ie, the number of bets for the next game can be set). On the other hand, if a combination of small figures with medals is paid out to any winning line, the medals must be paid out as processing of the game. Immediately after being derived, the process is not shifted to the next game process.

  Then, the reel lamp corresponding to the winning line from which the symbol combination is derived from the time when the winning symbol combination is derived (that is, when all of the reels constituting the variable display device stop rotating) has a predetermined form. If it is lit, it is confusing whether or not the next game can be started, so it is possible to shift to processing of a new game (that is, the number of bets for a new game can be set), and the winning symbol combination is Some reel lamps corresponding to the derived pay line are lit in a predetermined manner. Also, if the player sets the number of bets for a new game, the player is also willing to play a new game. At this point, the winning symbol combination was derived in the previous game. Some reel lamps corresponding to a winning line are lit in a predetermined manner (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-111091 (Claim 1, paragraph 0116, etc.)

  However, in the slot machine of Patent Document 1, unless the player sets the number of bets for a new game, the reel lamp corresponding to the winning line from which the winning symbol combination was derived in the previous game is in a predetermined manner. It will continue to be lit. On the other hand, the player may stop the game and return as long as the winning game has occurred. If the previous player has already stopped playing and the reel lamp continues to be lit in a predetermined manner, a new player will be able to It becomes difficult to play games. Then, there is a problem that the operating rate of each slot machine installed in the store becomes low on the game shop side, and the problem that the player side is restricted from selecting a table to play a game. It will occur.

  The present invention provides a slot machine that can increase the operating rate of each unit installed in a game store without causing a new player to have difficulty playing a game even when no one is playing a game. The purpose is to provide.

To achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the present invention includes:
A variable display device that allows a game to be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value (medal), and displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other in a variable manner. In the slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is completed by the display result being derived to the (variable display device 2) and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device.
A light effect unit (reel lamp 3LP) that includes a plurality of light emitters that irradiate light to the variable display device, and that produces an effect by changing the light emission mode of the light emitters;
Game value storage means (RAM 112, credit indicator 52) for storing the player's own game value;
Bet number setting means (one bet button 14, MAXBET button 15, steps S334, S335, S342, S343) for setting a bet number using at least the game value stored in the game value storage means;
Return control means (steps S404 to S406) for performing return control for returning the game value stored in the game value storage means in response to an operation of a predetermined game value return operation means (checkout button 16);
Winning display results (regular bonus, big bonus (1), big bonus (2), watermelon) including a small role display result (watermelon, bell, cherry) accompanied by the awarding of gaming value as display results of the variable display device , Bell, cherry, replay), winning determination means for determining whether or not (Step S602),
Game value giving means (step S702) for giving a predetermined number of game values to a player when it is determined that the small combination display result has been derived by the winning determination means;
Game transition determining means (step S805: determining reception of gaming state command) for determining transition to a game preparation state in which a betting number for starting a new game can be set by the betting number setting means;
After it is determined that the winning display result is derived by the winning determination means, and the transition to the game preparation state is determined by the game transition determination means, a plurality of light emitters included in the light effect means are determined. A winning notification means (step S829) for notifying that the winning display result has been derived by setting the light emitting mode to a predetermined light emitting mode (flashing of the reel lamp 3LP corresponding to the winning line);
A winning notification end means (step) for ending the notification by the winning notification means when the gaming value return operation means is operated when the winning notification means is informing that the winning display result has been derived. And S811).

  In the slot machine, the game value used for setting the number of bets in each game and given to the player when the small combination display result is derived can be stored in the game value storage means. . Here, when the player operates the game value return operation means, the game value stored in the game value storage means is returned. In addition, when the winning display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device, it is included in the light effect means when it is determined that a game preparation state in which a bet amount for starting a new game can be set is determined. The fact that the winning display result is derived is notified by setting the light emission modes of the plurality of light emitters to the predetermined light emission modes.

  By the way, the player can play a new game by setting the number of bets using the game value stored in the game value storage means. However, after the winning display result is derived, a new game can be performed. It is also possible to stop the game there without playing the game. When the game is stopped without playing a new game, the player usually receives a return of the game value stored in the game value storage means. In order to receive the return of the game value stored in the game value storage means, the game value return operation means must be operated. When this game value return operation means is operated, the winning notification means The notification, that is, the light emission mode of the plurality of light emitters included in the light effect means is terminated.

  In this way, when the player stops the game as far as the game concerned, when the game value return operation means that is normally operated is operated, the notification by the winning notification means is terminated, However, in a slot machine that no longer plays a game, the light emission modes of the plurality of light emitters included in the light effect means do not continue to be the predetermined light emission mode. This makes it difficult for new players to play games in slot machines that are not actually played, increasing the operating rate of each unit installed in the game store, From now on, it is possible to increase the range of selection of the table to the player who is going to start the game.

  In the slot machine, the variable display device derives a display result by stopping the identification information at each of a plurality of stop positions (upper middle and lower stages of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R). The plurality of light emitters included in the rendering means may be provided for each of the stop positions of the plurality of identification information in the variable display device. In this case, the winning notification means is a light emitter corresponding to a stop position where predetermined identification information is stopped according to the derived winning display result among the plurality of stop positions of the identification information in the variable display device. It is possible to notify that the winning display result has been derived by changing the light emission mode of the light emitter (or the light emitter corresponding to other than the stop position).

  In addition, when the game value giving means determines that the winning combination display result is derived by the winning determination means, the number of game values stored in the game value storage means is a predetermined limit number. The game value is given to the player by adding the number of game values stored in the game value storage means until it reaches (50) (adding the number of credits until 50). There may be.

  In this case, at least a predetermined number of game values are stored in the game value storage means immediately after the small combination display result is derived. In addition, generally, there are few players who stop the game as long as the winning display result (for example, bonus, replay) other than the small role display result is derived, so only the game where the winning display result is derived. When the player stops the game, the player receives the return of the game value by operating the game value return operation means, so that the notification by the winning notification means is ended. For this reason, it is difficult for a new player to become difficult to play a game despite the fact that no one is playing a game.

In the above slot machine,
The winning notification notifying means also notifies the winning notification means when the betting number is set by the betting number setting means when the winning notification means is informed that the winning display result has been derived. Can be terminated (step S847).

  When the bet number is set by the bet number setting means, it means that the player has a will to play a new game. This also ends the notification by the winning notification means, so that the next game has already been started. There is no annoyance to the player while dragging the situation of the previous game while trying to go.

The slot machine is
A bet number return control means (step for performing return control for returning a game value corresponding to the bet number set by the bet number setting means in response to an operation of a predetermined game value return operation means (settlement button 16). S408 to S410) may be further provided.

  Even after the player has once set a bet amount for a new game, the game may end without playing a new game. In this case, the player has already It is normal to receive a return of the set bet number. Here, when the notification by the winning notification means cannot be terminated depending on the setting of the bet number, when the gaming value return operating means is operated to receive the bet number return, the notification by the winning notification means is performed. That is, the light emission mode of the plurality of light emitters included in the light effect means is changed to the predetermined light emission mode.

  In this way, when the player stops the game after receiving the return of the bet number, the notification by the winning notification means is terminated, so that it is included in the light effect means in the slot machine where no one is playing the game. The light emission modes of the plurality of light emitters remain the predetermined light emission modes. This makes it difficult for new players to play games in slot machines that are not actually played, increasing the operating rate of each unit installed in the game store, From now on, it is possible to increase the range of selection of the table to the player who is going to start the game.

In the above slot machine,
When the game transition determination unit determines that the small role display result is derived by the winning determination unit, the transition to the game preparation state is determined upon completion of the provision of the game value by the game value provision unit. When it is determined that the small combination display result has not been derived, the transition to the game preparation state can be determined by the display result being derived to the variable display device (step S710, S713, S715: If a small role is won, a gaming state command is transmitted after the medal payout (step S702) is completed. The gaming state command is transmitted at the timing when is derived).

  In this case, the notification by the winning notification means is performed after the transition to the game preparation state is determined, but the game transition determination means is configured to provide the game value when the small role display result is derived. On the other hand, when the small combination display result is not derived, the transition to the game preparation state is determined based on the display result derived on the variable display device.

  That is, even after the display result is derived to the variable display device, when the derived display result is the small role display result, the notification by the winning notification means, i.e. Since the light emission modes of the plurality of light emitters included in the rendering means are not set as the predetermined light emission modes, it is not difficult for the player to confirm the small role display result derived to the variable display device. In addition, since the notification by the winning notification means is performed, the transition to the game preparation state can be clearly understood, so that the player can smoothly advance the game in which the game is repeated. become able to.

The slot machine is
There may be further provided delay means (steps S716 to S720) for delaying the transition to the game preparation state when a predetermined condition is established in the game. In this case,
The winning notification means is configured to display the winning display from the start of the delay when the delay means delays the transition to the game preparation state when it is determined that the winning combination display result is derived by the winning determination means. It can be notified that the result has been derived (step S715: the game state command is transmitted before the freeze, step S829: if the game state command is received, the blinking display of the winning line is started even during the freeze. ).

  Here, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the game, the transition to the game preparation period is delayed, but even if the number of bets for starting a new game cannot be set due to the delay, the light effect means is also used. By making the light emission mode of the plurality of light emitters included a predetermined light emission mode, it is easy for the player to understand that the game so far has been completed.

  It should be noted that the return value is stored in the game value storage means when the game value return operation means is operated even when the transition to the game preparation state is delayed. It is good also as what performs return control which returns. In this case, a player who does not intend to play a new game can end the game without waiting for the end of the disabled state. Further, it is easy for the player to understand that the game value stored in the game value storage means can be returned by the notification by the winning notification means.

The slot machine is
Effect control means (effects) for performing a predetermined effect corresponding to the progress of the game in effect means (liquid crystal display 4, game effect LED 75, speakers 7L, 7R, 7U, etc.) provided separately from the light effect means A control board 102 (especially CPU 121) may be further provided. In this case,
The effect control means terminates the effect that is performed by the effect means when the game value return operation means is operated when the effect means is performing the effect. Means (step S814) may be included.

  In this way, when it is considered that the player has stopped the game due to the operation of the game value return operation means, the light emission modes of the plurality of light emitters included in the light effect means shall be the predetermined light emission modes. As well as being finished, the predetermined production by other production means will also be terminated, so it will be easier to see if each slot machine installed in the amusement store is a game for someone. It will be a thing.

  It should be noted that the fact that the effect ending means ends the predetermined effect performed by the effect means does not only end the effect that was performed before the game value return operation means was operated, This includes an effect (demonstration effect) other than a predetermined effect that is not performed before the value return operation means is operated.

Here, the effect means may include an image display device (liquid crystal display 4) capable of displaying an image. In this case,
The production control means includes
The predetermined including a continuous effect (continuous effect) that continues for a predetermined continuous effect period longer than one game and a demo effect (demonstration effect) that is executed after the gaming value return operation means is operated. Image effect data storage means (ROM 123) that stores in advance a plurality of types of image effect data respectively corresponding to a plurality of types of effects performed by displaying an image on the image display device as an effect of
Means for storing data in a readable and writable manner, an execution effect data area (execution effect data area 122-2) in which image effect data corresponding to the effect being executed among the plurality of types of image effect data is written; Image effect data including an image data area (frame buffer 122-3) in which display image data indicating an image to be displayed on the image display device created based on the image effect data written in the execution effect data area is written. Storage means (RAM 122);
According to the display image data written in the image data area, the execution of the effect by displaying the image on the image display device including the continuous effect and the demonstration effect is controlled, and the display image data written in the image data region Image production control means (production control board 102 (especially CPU 121)) for outputting a corresponding image signal and displaying the image on the image display device.
The image effect control means
When the predetermined start condition is satisfied, the continuous effect data write is performed to read the image effect data of the continuous effect from the image effect data storage unit and write the read image effect data of the continuous effect in the execution effect data area. Means (steps S831, S834);
After the game value return operation means has been operated, the demonstration effect data is read from the image effect data storage means and the demonstration effect image effect data is written in the execution effect data area. Writing means (steps S813, S849);
After the continuous effect data writing means writes the image effect data of the continuous effect in the execution effect data area until the end of the continuous effect period, the demonstration effect data writing means has the execution effect data area. Demo production prohibition means (step S830 (YES), S833 (YES), S836 (YES): the demonstration invalid flag is not erased in bonus or RT) is prohibited. be able to.

  Here, the continuous effect is executed even if it continues for a predetermined continuous effect period longer than one game. However, since the continuous effect continues for a longer period than one game, The amount of data will inevitably increase. During the period from the writing of the continuous effect image effect data to the end of the continuous effect period, the writing of the demo effect image effect data is prohibited, so that the image effect data storage means stores the large effect data effect data. It is possible to eliminate the redundant overhead of reading from and writing to the execution effect data area of the image effect data storage means.

  The demonstration effect is assumed to start when the gaming value return operation means is operated, or when the return control based on the operation of the gaming value return operation means ends. Also good. The game value return operation means may be started when a state in which the game is not progressing continues for a predetermined time after the game value return operation means is operated or after the return control based on the game value return operation means ends. The demonstration effect data writing means writes the image effect data of the demonstration effect in the execution effect data area at an arbitrary timing from when the gaming value return operation means is operated until the demonstration effect is started. Can be.

  Further, when the demonstration effect data writing means and the demonstration effect prohibiting means are configured to operate by program control, the demonstration effect prohibiting means includes the continuous effect image effect data in the execution effect data area. The continuous production is not limited to that realized by a program that performs control to positively prohibit the writing of the image production data by the demonstration production data writing means between the time of writing and the end of the continuous production period. The program is created so that the routine for realizing the demonstration effect data writing means is not called until the continuous effect period ends after the image effect data is written in the execution effect data area. Including.

The slot machine is
When the progress of the game is in a predetermined state, continuous sound effects (songs for continuous production, music for bonuses) are continuously output from the sound effect output means (speakers 7L, 7R, 7U) over one game. Continuous sound output control means (steps S832, S835);
Silence control means for performing control to reduce the volume level of the continuous sound effect when the gaming value return operation means is operated when the continuous sound effect is output by the continuous sound effect output control means ( Step S809) may be further included.

In the above slot machine,
The return control means performs return control for returning the game value according to the bet number set by the bet number setting means in accordance with the operation of the game value return operation means (steps S408 to S410). In this case, the slot machine is
When the progress of the game is in a predetermined state, continuous sound effects (songs for continuous production, music for bonuses) are continuously output from the sound effect output means (speakers 7L, 7R, 7U) over one game. Continuous sound output control means (steps S832, S835);
Silence control means for performing control to reduce the volume level of the continuous sound effect when the gaming value return operation means is operated when the continuous sound effect is output by the continuous sound effect output control means ( Step S845) can be further provided.

  In these cases, a continuous sound effect is output over one game when the progress of the game is in a predetermined state, but return control is performed according to the operation of the game value return operation means by the player. The volume level of the continuous sound effect is lowered. That is, when the game value return operation means is operated and the return control is performed, it is considered that the game is interrupted due to the player's will, but the continuous sound effect is loud while the game is interrupted. Since it is not output at the volume, it is possible to avoid inconvenience to surrounding players.

The slot machine is
First electronic components (one-sheet BET switch 45, MAXBET switch 46, insertion medal sensor 44, start switch 41, stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R, reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, A game electronic component including at least one of a payout sensor 81) and a second electronic component (reel motor 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, hopper motor 82) to which a signal related to the progress of the game is input;
At least the game that is controlled to advance the game by being electrically connected to the gaming electronic component and receiving a signal from the first electronic component and / or outputting a signal to the second electronic component Game control board (game control board 101) equipped with game control means (game control unit 110) including value storage means, bet number setting means, return control means, winning determination means, and game transition determination means When,
The gaming electronic component and the game control board are detachable by connection between connectors (board side connector 620a and cable side connector 610a / board side connector 621a and cable side connector 611a / board side connector 622g and cable side connector 612g) And at least one wiring (cables 601a, 601g) for electrically connecting the gaming electronic component and the gaming control board;
A relay board (operation part relay board 107) that is connected at least between the wiring and the connector and relays signal input and output between the gaming electronic component and the gaming control board;
A connection release restriction state in which the connection between the connectors on the wiring between the gaming electronic component and the game control board is unreleasable unless the release restriction member related to the connection between the connectors is destroyed. Connection release restricting means (connector restricting members 500, 650) to be formed,
The disconnection restricting means includes
The connection of the wiring (cable 601a) between the game control board and the relay board (board side connector 620a and cable side connector 610a / board side connector 621a and cable side connector 611a) cannot be released. First disconnection restricting means (connector restricting member 500);
Second connection release restricting means (connector) that disables the connection between the connectors (board side connector 622g and cable side connector 612g) of the wiring (cable 601g) between the relay board and the gaming electronic component Restricting member 650).

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

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

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

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

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

  The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages on the variable display device 2 when the driving of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. In addition, on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, a plurality of types that can be distinguished from each other, such as “red 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “bell”, and “JAC”. Are drawn 21 pieces in a predetermined order.

  Among these symbols, at least “JAC” and “Bell” are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less at the maximum for any of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. On the other hand, “red 7”, “white 7”, and “BAR” have locations where the arrangement interval is larger than 5 frames in at least one of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. For the left reel 3L, three “cherries” are arranged at intervals of 7 frames, and “red 7”, “white 7”, and “BAR” are 3 frames or 4 frames from “cherry”, respectively. It is located at a distance.

  In the reel unit 3, reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, and 3SR (see FIG. 2) that detect the respective reference positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and the upper, middle, and lower symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R A total of nine reel lamps 3LP (see FIG. 2) for irradiating light from the back are provided. The nine reel lamps 3LP can individually change the light emission mode.

  In this slot machine 1, in any game state, the game can be started only when the bet number is set to 3, and a total of 5 winning lines, 3 in the upper, middle and lower tiers and 2 in the diagonal line, are provided. Is set. A winning combination occurs when any of the five winning lines has a combination of symbols that will be described later, and when the winning combination is reached, the reel lamp 3LP included in the winning line that generated the winning is displayed. It is lit in a predetermined light emission mode (for example, blinking, increasing brightness, etc.) different from the normal time.

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

  The credit display unit 22 includes a credit display 52 (see FIG. 2) using a 7-segment display, and displays the number of credits accumulated as data according to the number of inserted medals and the number of paid-out coins as will be described later. The payout display unit 23 is composed of a 7-segment display payout display 53 (see FIG. 2), and displays the number of medals to be paid out when winning is achieved.

  On the left side of the variable display device 2, a one-bet display unit 24, two-bet display units 25 and 26, and three-bet display units 27 and 28 are provided. The 1-sheet, 2-sheet and 3-sheet betting display sections 24 to 28 indicate that the one-sheet, two-sheet and three-sheet betting lamps 54 to 58 (see FIG. 2) are lit in correspondence with the winning line. The number of bets set in is shown to the player.

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

  On the upper side of the variable display device 2, a liquid crystal display 4 is provided as a production means. The liquid crystal display 4 displays images for various effects according to the gaming state, the setting status of the winning flag, or the type of symbol derived to the variable display device 2. The effects performed in the liquid crystal display 4 include a continuous effect and a demonstration effect, which will be described later. Further, the liquid crystal display 4 can display various information directly or indirectly related to the game such as a game history.

  A medal slot 13, a single BET button 14, a MAXBET button 15, and a checkout button 16 are provided on a horizontal surface of a trapezoidal portion provided below the variable display device 2. The BET button lamps 70a and 70b (see FIG. 2) that are turned on when the number of bets can be set from the credits (maximum 50) accumulated as data are arranged inside the single BET button 14 and the MAX BET button 15. Has been.

  The medal insertion slot 13 is for a player to insert a medal from here, and when insertion of a medal is detected by the insertion medal sensor 44 (see FIG. 2) when the insertion instruction display unit 29 is lit, A bet number is set or credits are stored as data. The single BET button 14 and the MAX BET button 15 are buttons operated by the player when setting the number of bets (1, 3 respectively) from the credits accumulated as data. When detected by the sheet BET switch 45 (see FIG. 2) or the MAXBET switch 46 (see FIG. 2), the number of bets from the credit is set.

  The settlement button 16 is a button for instructing the payout of medals that have already been set as bets or medals corresponding to accumulated credits. When the operation of the checkout button 16 is detected by the checkout switch 47 (see FIG. 2), if a bet number is set, first, medals corresponding to the set bet number are paid out and the bet number is set. If not (including the case where medals corresponding to the number of bets are paid out by operating the settlement button 16), medals corresponding to the credits accumulated as data are paid out.

  A start lever 11 and stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are provided on the vertical surface of the trapezoidal portion. The start lever 11 is operated by the player when starting the game. When the operation is detected by the start switch 41 (see FIG. 2), the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR are started to be driven, and the reel 3L 3C and 3R start to rotate. When the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R can be operated when a predetermined condition is satisfied after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate, operation enable lamps 63L, 63C, and 63R (FIG. 2) provided therein are provided. (See) is lit, and the player is informed.

  The stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are buttons that the player operates to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R at a desired timing, respectively, and the operations are stop switches 42L, 42C, and 42R (see FIG. 2). Is detected, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R to the stop of rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R is 190 milliseconds.

  The reels 3L, 3C and 3R rotate 80 times per minute and change the design of 80 x 21 (number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so a maximum of 4 symbols in 190 milliseconds Can be pulled in. That is, the stop symbols selected by the stop control table described later are the symbols displayed when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five frames. It is a design.

  Further, a panel that covers the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is applied as the bonus notification section 36. The bonus notification unit 36 notifies the player that the bonus bonus lamp 66 (see FIG. 2) is in a lit state, so that a regular bonus winning and a big bonus winning to be described later are possible. Further, on the right side of the stop button 12R, there is provided a medal clogging elimination button 18 that mechanically vibrates the slot machine 1 when a medal is jammed.

  On the lower front side of the slot machine 1, a medal payout port 71 and a medal storage tray 72 are provided. The medal payout port 71 discharges medals paid out by the hopper 80 (see FIG. 2) to the outside. The medal storage tray 72 is for storing paid-out medals. The front panel on the medal storage tray 72 is irradiated with light emitted from the fluorescent lamp 6 (see FIG. 2) installed therein.

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

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

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration of the control circuit of the slot machine 1. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the slot machine 1 includes a power supply board 100, a game control board 101, an effect control board 102, a reel relay board 103, a reel lamp relay board 104, an external output board 105, and an effect relay board 106. It is divided roughly.

  The power supply board 100 transforms an external power supply voltage of AC 100V and supplies operating power to the game control board 101 and other parts of the slot machine 1. In FIG. 2, only the game control board 101, the hopper 80, and the switches 91 to 94 are connected, but the power supply board 100 also supplies power to other units. The power supply board 100 is provided in the slot machine 1 and is connected to a hopper 80 that includes a hopper motor 82 that performs a medal payout operation and a payout sensor 81 that detects a medal payout operation.

  The power supply board 100 sets a winning probability for an internal lottery to be described later, and a setting switch 91 for changing a setting value (setting 1 to setting 6) of a virtual medal payout rate calculated based on the probability. The switch 91 is also connected to a setting key switch 92 for enabling the operation, a second reset switch 93 for resetting the internal state (RAM 112), and a main switch 94 for switching the power ON / OFF. A detection signal is sent to the game control board 101. These switches 91 to 94 are provided inside the slot machine 1.

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

  The CPU 111 has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, and executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 113 to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and in the slot machine 1 Control each part of the control circuit directly or indirectly. The RAM 112 is used as a work area when the CPU 111 executes a program. The RAM 112 is provided with an area for a counter that counts the number of steps of the stepping motors that respectively constitute the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR. The ROM 113 stores programs executed by the CPU 111 and fixed data. The I / O port 114 inputs and outputs control signals to and from each circuit connected to the game control board 101.

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

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

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

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

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

  The game control board 101 also includes a flow path switching solenoid 49, a game number display 51, a credit display 52, a payout display 53, a loading instruction lamp 59, a single betting lamp 54, two betting lamps 55, 56, Three betting lamps 57 and 58, a game over lamp 63, a start lamp 60, a replay lamp 62, BET button lamps 70a and 70b, and operation valid lamps 63L, 63C, and 63R are connected, and the CPU 111 follows the progress of the game. These operations are controlled.

  The game control board 101 is connected to reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR via a reel relay board 103. The CPU 111 controls the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR via the reel relay substrate 103 and stops the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to a winning flag set in the RAM 112 by an internal lottery described later. An effect control board 102 is further connected to the game control board 101 via an effect relay board 106.

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

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

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

  The effect control board 102 is connected with game effect lamps 75A to 75M, a liquid crystal display 4, speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U, a fluorescent lamp 6, a weight lamp 61, and a bonus notification lamp 66. A reel lamp 3LP is connected via a reel lamp relay substrate 104. An audio signal reproduced by an audio reproduction device (not shown) based on an output signal from the CPU 121 is output to the speakers 7L, 7U, and 7R. The audio reproduction device outputs an output sound based on an instruction from the CPU 121. Has a function of adjusting the sound volume level, and a mute function for setting the sound volume level to zero. In addition, the control unit 120 of the effect control board 102 performs these effects by controlling each of these parts.

  The reel relay board 103 relays between the game control board 101, the external output board 105 and the reel unit 3. The reel lamp relay board 104 relays between the effect control board 102 and the reel unit 3. The reel relay substrate 103 is also connected with a full sensor 90, and its detection signal is input. The full tank sensor 90 is provided inside the slot machine 1 and detects that the medals in the overflow tank storing the medals overflowed from the hopper 80 are full.

  When a full tank is detected by the full tank sensor 90, a full tank error occurs. Note that whether or not a full tank is detected by the full sensor 90 can be checked once per game, for example, at a timing when the number of bets is fixed. However, when the player has won a replay in the previous game, the full tank sensor 90 does not check whether the full tank is detected.

  The external output board 105 is connected to an external device such as a hall management computer and receives a big bonus medium signal, regular bonus medium signal, reel control signal, stop signal input from the game control board 101 via the reel relay board 103. The switch signal, medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, winning status signal, and security signal are output to the external device. The big bonus medium signal, regular bonus medium signal, reel control signal, stop switch signal, medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, winning status signal, and security signal are output from individual output terminals. Of course, the security signal includes a door opening signal, a set value change signal, a closing error signal, a payout error signal, another error signal, and a settlement in progress signal as described later. Output from the output terminal.

  The external output board 105 is equipped with a door opening sensor 95 that detects that the front door is in an open state, and a door opening signal of the security signal is output based on a detection signal of the door opening sensor 95. . The external output board 105 stores electricity when power is supplied to the slot machine 1 (that is, when the slot machine 1 is ON) and also when power supply is interrupted (that is, the slot machine 1). A backup power source constituted by a storage battery that supplies the stored electric power to the external output board 105 when 1 is OFF) is mounted.

  When the power of the slot machine 1 is ON, the external output board 105 detects that the front door is open by the door open sensor 95 by supplying power from the power supply board 100, and the front door is opened. A security signal including a door opening signal indicating the presence is output to the external device. On the other hand, when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off, the external output board 105 is supplied with power from this backup power supply, detects that the front door is open by the door open sensor 95, and the front door is open. A security signal including a door opening signal indicating that the device is in the state is output to the external device. The details of the security signal output from the external output board 105 will be described later.

  Next, stepping motors constituting the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR will be described. The stepping motor that constitutes each of the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR is, for example, a hybrid type stepping motor, and includes a stator and a rotor facing the stator. The rotor has a large number of gear-like projections, and permanent magnets magnetized in the same direction as the rotation shaft are incorporated therein.

  The stepping motor receives a pulse signal (excitation pulse) from the CPU 111 of the game control board 101, an excitation current sequentially flows through each of the excitation phases φ1 to φ4 of the stator, and these excitation phases φ1 to φ4 are excited in a predetermined order. Thus, the rotor is rotationally driven, and the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated by the rotation of the rotation shaft. As a control method for rotationally driving the stepping motor, for example, a 1-2 phase excitation method is applied. In the 1-2 phase excitation method, the excitation phases for inputting a pulse signal among the excitation phases φ1 to φ4 are (φ1, φ2), (φ1), (φ4, φ1), (φ4), (φ3, φ4), (Φ3), (φ2, φ3), (φ2), (φ1, φ2)... Are sequentially switched, and the excitation phase for inputting the pulse signal is alternately switched to one phase or two phases. Yes.

  Thus, each time a pulse signal for applying an excitation current to the excitation phases φ1 to φ4 is input, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor rotates one step at a time. The rotation step of the stepping motor is counted by a counter provided in the RAM 112 for each of the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR. Then, it is understood how to switch the excitation phase of the pulse signal input according to the counted stepping motor rotation step.

  Further, when the reference position is detected by the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR as the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate, the counter value is cleared. Therefore, the rotation angles of the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR, that is, the symbol positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be understood by referring to the counter value (number of steps) counted by the rotation step.

  When stopping the rotation of the stepping motor, the rotor is suddenly braked by two-phase excitation control, which will be described in detail later, in accordance with the target stop position, and then the rotor is stopped by three-phase excitation control, which will be described later. This stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are integrally coupled to the rotors of the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, a configuration around the power source to the game control unit 110 in the game control board 101 will be described. FIG. 4 is a circuit diagram showing a backup power supply line for the game control unit 110.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the configuration of the external output board 105 and the security signal output from the external output board 105 will be described in detail. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an output format of the security signal output from the external output board 105. As described above, the security signal is for outputting a plurality of types of signals from the same external output terminal. As shown in the figure, the security signal is time-divided every Xms (where X is an arbitrary number), and one frame period. Is output as 14Xms.

  The first Xms period in one frame period is a period for outputting a start bit, the last 6 Xms period is a blank period, and the Xms period immediately before the blank period is a period for outputting a stop bit. In the period of 6Xms, time-division is performed every Xms period, and 6 types of signals are output: door open signal, set value change signal, closing error signal, payout error signal, other error signal, and adjusting signal. It has become a thing.

  The door open signal is a signal indicating that the front door is open when it is in the ON state, and the setting key switch 92, the setting switch 91, or the various boards 101 to 106 and the cable connecting the boards are slot machines. Since it is installed inside the front door of 1 open, it is output because there is a possibility of fraud when the front door is open. The set value change signal is a signal indicating that the set value has been changed in the ON state, and the change of the set value is fraudulent because it directly affects the payout rate of medals. It is output because there is a possibility of being.

  The insertion error signal is a signal that indicates that an error has occurred in the insertion of a medal when it is in the ON state and has not yet been restored. When an insertion error occurs, an illegal medal insertion action (actually from the medal insertion slot 13) Is output because there is a possibility that a credit is filled using an unauthorized device without inserting medals). The payout error signal is a signal indicating that an error has occurred in paying out medals when it is in the ON state and has not yet returned. When a payout error occurs, an illegal act such as removing a medal from the hopper 80 is performed. It is output because there is a possibility that it has been done.

  The other error signal is a signal indicating that an error other than the input error and the payout error has occurred in the ON state and has not yet been recovered. Errors other than throw-in errors and payout errors do not occur in an attempt to increase medals directly, but some sort of fraud may occur at the time of error occurrence. Another error signal is output. The payment in progress signal is a signal indicating that the medal is being settled when it is in the ON state, and although the medals are not necessarily fraudulent, it is an action that is normally performed, but it is illegal if this is done frequently. It is output because there is a possibility that various actions are being performed.

  The start bit is always in the ON state, and the stop bit and the blank period are always in the OFF state. There are six types of signals indicating the actual contents as security signals: door open signal, set value change signal, input error signal, payout error signal, other error signal, and adjustment signal. In this case, since the period in which the security signal is OFF continues only for 6Xms, it can be determined that the period of Xms in which the security signal is in the ON state after the period of OFF for 7Xms or longer is the start bit period it can.

  The security signal output from the external output board 105 is a serial output of a door opening signal, a set value change signal, a closing error signal, a payout error signal, another error signal, and a settlement signal. A predetermined output terminal board is provided between the external output board 105 and an external device such as a hall management computer, a serial door opening signal, a set value change signal, a closing error signal, a payout error signal, other error signals, In addition, the adjustment signal may be converted into parallel and output to an external device.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the side wall 203c on one short side of the upper case 203, sealing pieces 231 and 231 are disposed outwardly at locations corresponding to the sealing pieces 211 and 211 provided on the side wall 201c on one short side of the lower case 201, respectively. The four sealing pieces 232 are provided 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 101.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The lower end of one side surface 521a of the covering portion 521 contacts the upper surface of the base piece 510a when attached to the attachment-side member 510, and ribs 521b and 521b are provided on the back surface of the side surface 521a, 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. 9, the locking cylinder 522 has an outward locking claw 523a formed at the tip at a position facing the center, and engagement portions 523 and 523 that are elastically deformable inward. It has been. The engaging portions 523 and 523 have engaging holes 523a and 523a when the connector cover 520 is attached to the attachment-side member 510 with the cable-side connector 610a connected to the board-side connector 620a. The locking grooves 514 and 514 formed in the 513a are provided at positions that engage with the shallow groove portions 514a and 514a.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the board case 200 to which the attachment side member 510 is attached is assembled to the attachment base 250. Specifically, after inserting the locking pieces 235 and 235 protruding to one end side of the substrate case 200 into the locking holes 251a and 251a of the locking hole portions 251 and 251 of the mounting base 250, respectively, as shown in FIG. The substrate case 200 is accommodated between the side walls 250b and 250c of the mounting base 250, and the upper surface of the other end side step portion 203a of the substrate case 200 is locked by the locking 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 of the substrate case 200 on the sealing piece 232 side is restricted and the locking is performed. Since the horizontal movement of the substrate case 200 toward the sealing piece 232 side is also restricted by the pillar 253, the locking pieces 235 and 235 protruding to one end side of the substrate case 200 are removed from the locking holes 251 a and 251 a of the mounting base 250. It becomes impossible. Further, in this state, the screw holes 252 of the bottom plate 250a of the mounting base 250 are all covered with the substrate case 200, and access to the mounting screws 259 is impossible, and the mounting base 250 cannot be removed from the housing. Become. In this way, the substrate case 200 to which the attachment-side member 510 is attached is fixed to the housing via the attachment base 250, and the substrate case 200 is attached to the housing unless the sealing piece 232 or the fixing member 255 is broken. It will be in the state which cannot be removed from.

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

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8, the cable 600a is connected to the board-side connector 620a of the game control board 101 exposed through the insertion hole 234 of the board case 200 and the notch 512 of the base piece 510a in the attachment-side member 510. After the cable-side connector 610a is connected, with the board-side connector 620a and the cable-side connector 610a connected, as shown in FIG. 11, the cover 521 of the connector cover 520 covers the upper side of the cable-side connector 610a. Then, the locking cylinder 522 of the connector cover 520 is fitted into the locking hole 513 a of the locking hole 513 in the attachment side member 510. As a result, the engaging portions 523 and 523 of the locking cylinder 522 abut against the inner periphery of the locking hole 513a and elastically deform inward. At this time, when the engaging portions 523 and 523 are positioned to cover the cable-side connector 610a with the covering portion 521, the shallow groove portions 514a and 514a among the engaging grooves 514 and 514 formed on the inner surface of the locking hole 513a. The locking cylinder 522 is further fitted, and the locking claws 523a and 523a at the tips of the engaging portions 523 and 523 reach the shallow groove portions 514a and 514a of the engaging grooves 514 and 514, As shown in FIG. 10A, the inward elastic deformation of the engaging portions 523 and 523 is released, and the locking claws 523a and 523a engage with the shallow groove portions 514a and 514a, respectively. The upward movement is restricted, and the side surface 521a of the covering portion 521 is brought into contact with the side surfaces of the board-side connector 620a and the cable-side connector 610a, so that the locking cylinder 522 is locked. By rotating against the part 513 is restricted, and ligated with the mounting member 510 and the connector cover 520, a state of integrated connector regulating member 500 is formed. In this state, since the engaging portions 523 and 523 are covered 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 by the covering portion 521 as shown in FIGS. The movement of 610a in the pulling direction from the board side connector 620a is restricted, and the removal of the cable side connector 610a from the board side connector 620a is restricted.

  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. Then, as shown in FIG. 10A, from the state where the locking claws 523a and 523a are engaged with the shallow groove portions 514a and 514a, as shown in FIG. 10B, the locking claws 523a and 523a The shallow groove portions 514a and 514a are disengaged. As a result, the locking cylinder 522 can be moved upward. As shown in FIG. 10C, when the locking cylinder 522 is pulled upward, the locking claws 523a and 523a are engaged with the deep grooves 514b and 514b. However, in this state, since the engaging portions 523 and 523 are exposed, the engaging portions 523 and 523 can be elastically deformed inward, and the engaging claws 523a can be elastically deformed inwardly. 523a and the deep groove portions 514b and 514b are disengaged, and the locking cylinder 522 can be detached from the attachment side member 510, whereby the connector cover 520 is completely separated from the attachment side member 510, and the connector cover 520 Since the restriction of the movement in the pulling direction of the cable side connector 610a due to is also released, the connection between the cable side connector 610a and the board side connector 620a is released Door will be able to.

  When the connector cover 520 is removed from the attachment side member 510, the covering portion 521 and the locking cylinder 522 are broken, and once broken, the original state is not restored. Therefore, the connection between the cable side connector 610a and the board side connector 620a 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 in a state where the connector cover 520 is assembled to the new board case 200 in which the game control board 101 is accommodated for replacement, the cable side connector 610a and the board side in the new board case 200 are attached. The connection with the connector 620a is disabled, the new fixing member 255 is mounted on the mounting base 250, and the new board case 200 with the mounting side member 510 with the connector cover 520 assembled is mounted on the mounting base. 250 and the fixing member 255 and the sealing piece 232 are fixed to each other. Doing, becomes again impossible removably mounting member 510, when releasing the connection between the cable-side connector 610a and the substrate-side connector 620a is in a state leave its mark. That is, in such a case, the attachment side member 510 and the connector cover 520 can be reused.

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

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

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

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

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

  On the upper surface 681a of the cover 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 and one side surface on the short side of the cover member 680, the locking holes are projected so as to protrude outward at positions corresponding to the locking holes 661 of the mounting table 660. A locking cylinder 684 having substantially the same diameter as the inner peripheral surface of 661b is provided via a connection piece 684a. 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. 13, the operation unit relay board 107 is mounted on the mounting table 660, and the board-side connectors 621a, 622a, 622b, and 622c. , 622d to 622f and 622g are connected to cable side connectors 611a, 612a, 612b, 612c, 612d to 612f and 612g, respectively. After connecting these cable side connectors to the board side connector, the cover member 680 is attached to the mounting table 660.

  Specifically, the locking cylinder 634 of the cover member 680 is fitted into the locking hole 661 b of the corresponding locking hole 661 of the mounting table 660. Then, by pushing the locking cylinder 634 into the locking hole 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. 14, the mounting table 660 and the cover member 680 are connected to the locking hole. If the part 661 or the locking cylinder 634 is not broken, it is in a state where it is assembled so that it cannot be removed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the execution effect data area 122-2, effect data of effects executed in the liquid crystal display 4 is stored. The effects executed in the liquid crystal display 4 are performed at least when the gaming state is at RT, which will be described later, and during the bonus effect that is intermittently performed while the gaming state is controlled by the big bonus or the regular bonus. There are continuous effects and demo effects that are performed when the number of credits or bets has been settled or when no game operation has been performed for a predetermined time or longer. Effect data for executing these effects is stored in the ROM 123 in advance.

  The execution effect data area 122-2 has a capacity capable of storing at least either effect data for an effect during bonus (hereinafter referred to as bonus effect data) or effect data for a continuous effect (hereinafter referred to as continuous effect data). However, the execution effect data area 122-2 does not have enough capacity to store demonstration effect data together with bonus effect data or continuous effect data. If there is not enough free space to store the effect data for the newly executed effect in the execution effect data area 122-2, the effect data for the effect that is newly executed has been written so far. The data is overwritten.

  The frame buffer 122-3 is an area where image data of the currently executed effect is developed in accordance with the effect data written in the execution effect data area 122-2. An image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 according to the image data developed in the frame buffer 122-3. The frame buffer 122-3 has two frames, and a moving image can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 by alternately switching between writing image data and reading data every frame period.

  In this way, the effect data stored in the ROM 123 is read and once written in the execution effect data area 122-2, and then the image data is developed in the frame buffer 122-3. This is because the speed of reading data from the RAM 122 is faster than the speed of reading from the ROM 123, so that it takes less time to read and write data as a whole.

  In the slot machine 1, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are arranged on any winning line of the variable display device 2. The type of winning combination is determined according to the gaming state. In addition to the normal gaming state, the gaming state includes a regular bonus and a big bonus as a special gaming state, and RT in which the winning probability of replay is higher than that in the normal gaming state. In addition, the types of winning combinations can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to special gaming status (regular bonus, big bonus), small roles with payout of medals, and the setting of the number of bets. There is a re-playing role that allows the next game to be started. FIG. 17A is a view for explaining the combination of the types of winning combinations in the slot machine 1 and the symbols in the variable display device 2.

  The regular bonus is awarded when a combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on any winning line in the normal gaming state or RT. When the regular bonus is won, the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state or RT to the regular bonus. The regular bonus ends when 12 games are consumed or when 8 games are won (any kind of combination is possible), whichever comes first. While the gaming state is in the regular bonus, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 (including the case where it is provided during the big bonus described below).

  The big bonus (1) is won when a combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is arranged in any winning line in the normal gaming state or RT. The big bonus (2) is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on any winning line in the normal gaming state or RT. When the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus.

  In the big bonus, the regular bonus described above is repeatedly provided until the end. While the gaming state is the big bonus, the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112. The big bonus ends when the number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 465. Here, since the maximum payout number per game is 15, the upper limit of the payout medal number in the big bonus is 480. In a game in which the big bonus has ended, the game is controlled in a freeze state in which it is not possible to shift to setting the betting number of the next game for a specified time even after the payout of medals is completed. However, it is possible to perform credit settlement by operating the settlement button 16 even while being controlled in the frozen state.

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

  A watermelon is awarded when a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is arranged on any winning line in any gaming state, and 15 medals are paid out. The bell is awarded when a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on any winning line in any gaming state, and eight medals are paid out.

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

  Since “cherry” is arranged at an interval of 7 frames on the left reel 3L, when winning a cherry in the internal lottery described later, it overlaps with the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2). Unless you win and give priority to these derivations, you will always win the cherry if you operate the left stop button 12L to the top. In addition, the “cherry” for the left reel 3L is arranged at a position 3 or 4 frames away from “red 7”, “white 7”, and “BAR”, so a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or Even if you win both Big Bonus (2) and Cherry, there will be no simultaneous winnings.

  Replay is awarded when a combination of “JAC-JAC-JAC” is aligned on any winning line in the normal gaming state or RT. When a replay is won, there is no payout of medals, but the next game can be started again without setting the number of bets, so 3 medals corresponding to the number of bets 3 that are not required to be set in the next game will be paid out. Is essentially the same. Since “JAC” is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less for all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, when the replay is won, the replay is performed regardless of the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R. Win a prize.

  In an internal lottery to be described later, there are a case where a cherry is won independently and a case where a cherry is won at the same time as a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), or a big bonus (2). In addition, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2) may be won separately, or may be won at the same time as the cherry. Regardless of whether it is a single win or a simultaneous win, if the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is won, the gaming state will be controlled to RT for the following three games (however, these Until winning a role). In addition, when a player wins a cherry in a normal gaming state, the gaming state is changed to RT only for the subsequent three games, except when a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2) is won. Be controlled.

  As will be described later, there are cases where a small bonus (watermelon, bell, cherry) or replay is won in a state where the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is being carried over. The replay is derived in preference to the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), so there is no loss, but the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2 ) Will be prioritized.

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

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

  FIG. 17B is a diagram showing a winning combination table by gaming state. The winning combination table by game state is stored in advance in the ROM 113, and is a table in which the number of determination values for each lottery target for each gaming state in the internal lottery is registered. Here, only a predetermined set value is shown, but a slightly different value is registered according to a difference in the set value. In the internal lottery, a plurality of combinations may be subject to lottery at the same time. In accordance with this winning state-specific winning table, in the internal lottery, regular bonus, regular bonus + cherry, big bonus (1), big bonus (1) + cherry, big bonus (2), big bonus (2) + cherry, watermelon , Bell, cherry, and replay judgment value numbers are acquired in order according to the gaming state.

  However, for regular bonuses (including those offered during the big bonus), the regular bonus, regular bonus + cherry, big bonus (1), big bonus (1) + cherry, big bonus (2 ), 0 is registered as the judgment value number of big bonus (2) + cherry and replay, so that combination is not won.

  In addition, even in the normal gaming state or RT, when the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is won in the previous game, and the winning flag is carried over, the regular bonus, big Bonus (1) or big bonus (2) will not be won. In such a case, if it is determined that the winning combination is a regular bonus + cherry, a big bonus (1) + cherry, and a big bonus (2) + cherry being read as a lottery object, Winning.

  Also, the number of replay determination values in the normal gaming state and RT is the same regardless of the set value. However, the total number of determination values for replay is 8932 in the normal gaming state, whereas it is 50604 in RT. The replay winning probability in the normal gaming state is approximately 1 / 7.3, whereas the replay winning probability in RT is approximately 1 / 1.4, and the replay winning probability is very high. It is supposed to be. Replays are derived in preference to regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2), so even if you win regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) in RT, It is difficult to win these roles.

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

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

  Here, when the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag or the big bonus (2) winning flag and the replay winning flag are set to overlap, the replay symbols are preferentially aligned on the winning line. To be controlled. Regardless of the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, the replay is won. In this case, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is not won.

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

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

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

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

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

  The power-on command is transmitted when the slot machine 1 is activated without turning on the setting key switch 92 and returns to the state before power interruption, and the game state and regular bonus in the game that starts after the return, Indicates whether the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) has been won. The initialization command is transmitted when the setting key switch 92 is turned on to activate the slot machine 1 and the setting value is set again.

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

  The winning status notification command indicates the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 112, and is transmitted when the start lever 11 is operated and an internal lottery is performed. The winning information command indicates the winning line generated according to the display result of the variable display device 2 and the winning line having the winning symbols. The display result is derived to the variable display device 2 and the winning determination is made. Sent when broken. The gaming state command indicates the gaming state to be applied in the next game, and is transmitted at the end of one game (however, at the end of the big bonus, the payout of medals is completed and the freeze state is started). When).

  The CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs various effects based on the commands sent from the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 as described above. As such an effect, when a winning has occurred according to the display result of the variable display device 2, the reel lamp 3LP corresponding to the winning line having the winning symbol combination is blinked, and the winning line is given to the player. The effect shown is performed.

  The blinking of the reel lamp 3LP corresponding to the winning line having the winning symbol combinations is started at the timing when the gaming state command is transmitted. That is, in the case of winning other than the small combination, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are all stopped and the display result is derived to the variable display device 2. Further, in the case of a small winning combination, after the display result is derived to the variable display device 2, it is the timing when the payout of medals is completed. This does not change even when the game is controlled to freeze in the end game of the big bonus (that is, if the payout of medals is completed, it corresponds to a winning line with a combination of winning symbols even in the frozen state) The reel lamp 3LP is flashed.

  On the other hand, the blinking of the reel lamp 3LP corresponding to the winning line in which the winning symbol combinations are complete ends when the number of bets for the next game is set (including automatic setting based on the replay winning), Alternatively, it is the timing when the settlement of the credit is performed by operating the settlement button 16 without setting the number of bets for the next game. The winning combination of symbols is also provided when there is no operation for advancing the game for a predetermined period or longer except during a game in which at least one of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is rotating. The blinking of the reel lamp 3LP corresponding to the winning line is terminated.

  When the gaming state is a regular bonus, the liquid crystal display 4 performs an effect during the regular bonus. When the gaming state is the big bonus, the liquid crystal display 4 performs an effect during the big bonus. Here, the regular bonus and the big bonus are collectively referred to as a bonus, and the big bonus medium effect and the regular bonus medium effect are collectively referred to as a bonus medium effect. Further, when the gaming state is controlled to RT, a continuous effect is performed. Further, during bonus and RT, the bonus medium music and the continuous production music are continuously output from the speakers 7L, 7U, and 7R, respectively.

  In addition, when the operation for proceeding with the game is not performed for a predetermined period or longer except during a game in which at least one of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is rotating, a demonstration effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4. It is intended to do. The demonstration effect is also performed when the player operates the checkout button 16 to pay out the credit or the number of bets already set for the next game. Furthermore, when the game is resumed from the state before the power interruption based on the data backed up in the RAM 112 without changing the setting value when the slot machine 1 is started up, the resumption effect indicating the gaming state and the presence / absence of bonus winning is shown. Is performed by the liquid crystal display 4.

  The effect during bonus is performed by updating the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 for each game until the bonus ends. The continuous performance is performed by updating the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 for each game until the RT is finished. The execution mode of the continuous performance differs depending on whether the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won. In addition, there are a plurality of patterns depending on whether the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is won. When the RT ends without winning the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), the liquid crystal display 4 informs whether or not these roles are won.

  Among the effects described above, the bonus effect, the continuous effect, and the demonstration effect, which are effects performed by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 4, write the effect data stored in the ROM 123 in the execution effect data area 122-2. The image data corresponding to the written effect data is expanded in the frame buffer 122-3, and an image corresponding to the expanded image data is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4. The bonus effect data is stored in advance in the ROM 123 as data for causing the liquid crystal display 4 to display an image for each game in the bonus effect. The continuous effect data is stored in advance in the ROM 123 as data corresponding to various continuous effect patterns for causing the liquid crystal display 4 to display a continuous effect image.

  As described above, since the bonus effect data and the continuous effect data are effects performed over a plurality of games, the amount of data is large, and therefore, from the operation of the start lever 11 to the derivation of the display result to the variable display device 2. If a continuous effect or a bonus effect is being executed even during a period other than during the game, a demonstration invalid flag is set in the RAM 122. As a result, the demonstration effect is invalidated during the execution of the continuous effect and the bonus effect, so the effect data of the demonstration effect is overwritten on the bonus effect data and the continuous effect data and written in the execution effect data area 122-2. There is nothing.

  By the way, when the mid-bonus production is being performed on the liquid crystal display 4, the mid-bonus music is from the speakers 7L, 7U, and 7R when the continuous production is being performed (that is, during RT). Although it is output and the interest of the game is enhanced, the player does not always play a game while such a music is being output. If a music is played and output at a high volume from a slot machine 1 that is not playing a game, a player playing a game on another slot machine or the like installed in the vicinity will be inconvenienced. .

  Therefore, the settlement button 16 is operated when the bonus song or the continuous production song is being output, and the bet number set for the next game (excluding automatic setting by replay winning) or the credit is settled. Sometimes, the output of these music pieces from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U is stopped by the mute function (the music reproduction process is continuously performed). Even when an operation for advancing the game is not performed continuously for a predetermined period or longer other than during the game, the output of these music pieces from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U is stopped by the mute function. When a game operation is performed in a state where the sound output from the speakers 7L, 7U, and 7R is muted, the mute function is canceled, and if the music playback process continues, the output is resumed. The

  In addition, in the RAM 122 of the effect control board 102, an area for setting a demo invalid flag for prohibiting the demo effect is an area for storing the win status indicated by the win status notification command received from the game control board 101, a game An area for saving the winning information indicated by the winning information command received from the control board 101, an area for saving the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command received from the gaming control board 101, and the like are provided. For a specific gaming state, it is necessary not only to be controlled by the game (or next game), but also to determine whether it will start or end, so the area for saving the gaming state is Two games are provided.

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

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a startup process executed when the control unit 110 in the game control board 101 receives a reset signal from the reset circuit 118. Since the reset signal is a signal output when the power is turned on and when the operation of the game control unit 110 is stagnant, the activation process is performed when the CPU 111 is activated when the power is turned on and when the CPU 111 is restarted due to a malfunction of the CPU 111. It is processing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  If the setting key switch 92 is in the ON state in step S105, the counter for counting the number of steps of the stepping motors constituting the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR and the stack area in use are stored in the storage area of the RAM 112. After executing initialization 1 for initializing all the storage areas except for (step S117), the value stored in the set value work (0 at this time) is corrected to 1 (step S118). Next, after permitting an interrupt (step S119), the process shifts to a setting change mode (step S120). After the setting change process in step S120, an initialization command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S121). Then, the process proceeds to the game control process shown in FIG.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a game control process performed by the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 for each game. This process is also executed after the power is turned on and a predetermined boot process is performed, or immediately after the setting is changed by operating the setting switch 91. When the process of one game is started, first, an initial process including a process of clearing a predetermined area of the RAM 112 is performed (step S201).

  Next, the number of bets is set by operating one BET button 14 or MAXBET button 15 or by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 13, and operating the start lever 11 to substantially change the game. BET processing for instructing start is performed (step S202). If the player has won a replay in the previous game, the same number of bets as in the previous game (3 in this embodiment) is automatically set by the replay game flag (the replay game flag is erased at this stage). ). Details of the BET process will be described later.

  When the number of bets is set by the BET process and the start lever 11 is operated, a random number for internal lottery is extracted, and winning to each combination determined according to the gaming state is allowed based on the extracted random number value A lottery process for determining whether or not to perform is performed (step S203). In the lottery process, a winning status notification command indicating the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 112 is transmitted to the effect control board 102. Details of the lottery process will be described later.

  When the lottery process is completed, a reel rotation process is performed (step S204). In the reel rotation process, the reel motor is operated on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the previous game. 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR are driven to start rotation of all the left, middle, and right reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. When predetermined conditions (detection of the reference position by the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR after the rotation speed reaches a certain speed) from the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are satisfied, the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R Is enabled. Thereafter, when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated by the player, the driving of the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR is stopped according to the setting state of the winning flag, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. .

  When the driving of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, a winning determination process is performed to determine whether any of the above-mentioned role symbols is derived and displayed on any winning line in the display mode at the time of stopping. (Step S205). If it is determined in this winning determination process that a winning combination has been won, various processes corresponding to the winnings generated on the game control board 101 are performed. Here, a winning information command indicating a winning determination result is sent to the effect control board 102. Details of the winning determination process will be described later.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed (step S206). In the payout process, the credit is increased by the number of payouts set in the winning determination process. However, when the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, the hopper motor 82 is driven to pay out an excess number of medals from the medal payout slot 71. In addition, various processes that are not related to winning (for example, a process related to the end control of the big bonus and the deletion of a winning flag that does not carry over) are also performed. Also, in the payout process, a game state command indicating the game state of the next game is sent to the effect control board 102 on the condition that the payout of medals has been completed in the game that won the small role. Details of the payout process will be described later. Then, the process for one game ends, and the process for the next one game starts.

  Next, the BET process in step S202 described above will be described in detail. 20 and 21 are flowcharts showing in detail the BET process executed by the CPU 111 in step S202. In the BET process, first, the value of the BET counter in which the value of the betting number is stored in the RAM 112 is cleared (step S301), and the specified number (3) of the betting number for starting one game is set in the RAM 112 (step S301). S302), the standby counter is initialized, that is, the counter value of the standby counter is set to 30 seconds (counter value reset) (step S303). Next, it is determined whether or not the game is a replay game based on whether or not a replay game flag indicating that the game is a replay game is set in the RAM 112 (step S304).

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

  If it is determined in step S304 that the game is not a replay game, settings before waiting for input are performed (step S308), and the process proceeds to step S309. In the setting before waiting for loading, the loading disable flag set in the RAM 112 is cleared, the one-sheet BET switch 45, the MAXBET switch 46, the start switch 41, the check switch 47, the one-sheet BET button 14, the MAXBET button 15, and the start lever. 11. Enable the detection of the operation of the settlement button 16.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the payment process in step S348 will be described in detail. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing in detail the settlement process executed by the CPU 111. In the settlement process, first, it is determined whether or not the medals used to set the bet amount are settled based on whether or not the bet amount settlement flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S401).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the lottery process in step S203 will be described in detail. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing in detail the lottery process executed by the CPU 111 in step S203. In the lottery process, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the big bonus depending on whether or not the big bonus flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S501). If the gaming state is not the big bonus, the process proceeds to step S504 as it is.

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

  In step S504, random number acquisition processing is performed, and by outputting a sampling command, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 115 is extracted by the sampling circuit 116 and stored in a random number storage area for internal lottery in the RAM 112. The random numbers for the internal lottery may be used after being processed in a predetermined procedure by software instead of using the random numbers extracted from the random number generation circuit 115 as they are.

  Next, the lottery object combination registered in the winning combination table according to gaming state in FIG. 17B is read in order (step S505). Next, the number of determination values stored in the address registered in the role-specific table corresponding to the gaming state and setting value read for the lottery target is acquired (step S506). Then, the acquired number of determination values is added to the internal lottery random value stored in the determination area of the RAM 112, and the result of the addition is used as a new internal lottery random value (step S507). Here, it is determined whether or not an overflow has occurred when the number of determination values is added to the value of the random number for internal lottery (step S508).

  If no overflow has occurred, it is determined whether there is a combination that has not yet been processed among the lottery targets in the gaming state (step S509). If there is something that has not yet been processed, the process returns to the process of step S505, and the processing is continued with the next lottery target registered in the winning combination table by gaming state as the processing target. If there is nothing not to be processed, the process proceeds to step S519.

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

  If none of the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag and big bonus (2) winning flag is set, the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) will be newly added in this game. Since it will be won, 4 is set as the initial value of the RT counter of the RAM 112. Here, 4 is set as the initial value of the RT counter instead of 3 which is the number of continued RT games. In step S709, which will be described later, the value of the RT counter is subtracted by 1 in the current game. (Step S512).

  Further, a regular bonus winning flag, a big bonus (1) winning flag or a big bonus (2) winning flag is set in the RAM 112 according to the read lottery object combination, and a cherry winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S513). Then, the process proceeds to step S519. If the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag or the big bonus (2) winning flag is already set in the RAM 112 in step S511, only the cherry winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S514). Then, the process proceeds to step S519.

  If the lottery target role is not regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) + cherry in step S510, the lottery target role is either regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2). It is determined whether or not (step S515). If the lottery target is neither a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), or a big bonus (2), the process proceeds to step S518.

  When the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is selected, the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag is set in the RAM 112. It is determined whether or not (step S516). If any of the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, and the big bonus (2) winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S519.

  If none of the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag and big bonus (2) winning flag is set, the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) will be newly added in this game. Since it will be won, 4 is set as the initial value of the RT counter of the RAM 112. Here, the reason why 4 is set as the initial value of the RT counter is the same as that in step S512 (step S517). Then, the process proceeds to step S518.

  In step S518, the winning flag of the lottery object combination is set in the RAM 112. Here, the lottery is not a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), or a big bonus (2), and is already a regular bonus winning flag, a big bonus (1) winning flag or a big bonus (2) winning flag. Is set, the winning flag of the current lottery target role is set over the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag or the big bonus (2) winning flag already set. Then, the process proceeds to step S519.

  In step S519, a winning status notification command is generated according to the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 112, and is transmitted to the effect control board 102. Then, the lottery process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the winning determination process in step S205 will be described in detail. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing in detail the winning determination process executed by the CPU 111 in step S205. In the winning determination process, winning combinations corresponding to the gaming state are read in order from the beginning (step S601). Next, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination of the read combination is aligned with any of the five winning lines of the variable display device 2 (step S602).

  If the symbol combination of the combination is complete, the winning flag of the combination is set in the RAM 112 (step S603), and the process proceeds to step S604. If the symbol combination of the combination is not complete, the process proceeds to step S604 as it is. In step S604, 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 S601 and the next winning combination corresponding to the gaming state is read out.

  If all of the winning combinations corresponding to the game state are targeted for winning determination, it is next determined whether or not a replay winning is made based on whether or not a replay winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S605). If a replay prize has been won, a replay game in-progress flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S606). The replay game in-progress flag is deleted when the bet number is automatically set in the next game. Then, the process proceeds to step S617.

  If no replay winning is made, it is determined whether or not the big bonus (1) is won according to whether or not the big bonus (1) winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S607). If the big bonus (1) has been won, the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 and the big bonus (1) winning flag set in the RAM 112 is erased. Further, the RT counter value of the RAM 112 is initialized to 0 (step S608). Then, the process proceeds to step S617.

  If the big bonus (1) has not been won, it is determined whether or not the big bonus (2) has been won depending on whether or not the big bonus (2) winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S609). If the big bonus (2) is won, the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 and the big bonus (2) winning flag set in the RAM 112 is deleted. In addition, the RT counter value in the RAM 112 is initialized to 0 (step S610). Then, the process proceeds to step S617.

  If the big bonus (2) has not been won, it is determined whether or not the regular bonus has been won depending on whether or not the regular bonus winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S611). If the regular bonus is won, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 and the regular bonus winning flag set in the RAM 112 is erased. Further, the RT counter value of the RAM 112 is initialized to 0 (step S612). Then, the process proceeds to step S617.

  If the regular bonus winning is not made, it is determined whether or not the cherry is won depending on whether or not the cherry winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S613). If the cherry is won, the regular bonus game flag or the big bonus flag is not set in the RAM 112 and the RT counter value is 0, and the game state in the current game is the normal game state. It is determined whether or not (step S614).

  When the game state in the current game is a normal game state, it is further determined whether the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag is set in the RAM 112. (Step S615). If the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag or big bonus (2) winning flag is not set, 4 is set as the initial value of the RT counter, and the gaming state is only between the next game and the third game. Controlled by RT. Here, 4 is set as an initial value instead of 3, because the value of the RT counter is subtracted by 1 in the current game in step S709 (described later) (step S616). Then, the process proceeds to step S617.

  If the player has not won a cherry, if the player has not won a normal game after winning a cherry, or if the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag or big bonus (2) winning flag is set Here, since the gaming state is not controlled to RT again, the process proceeds to step S617 as it is.

  If the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag is set even if the cherry is won other than the regular bonus or the big bonus, the RT counter is initialized in step S616. The value is never set. In the case of a cherry winning based on the double winning with the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), the RT counter is set to 4 as the initial value at the time of winning. There is no need to set a value.

  If you win a cherry with the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag or big bonus (2) winning flag carried over, the previous regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) Based on the winning, the gaming state is controlled to RT, and a continuous effect has already been performed on the liquid crystal display 4. If the continuous production has already ended, the bonus confirmation is notified, so there is no need to perform the continuous production again. If the continuous production is being executed, the bonus confirmation will be notified by the continuous production. Therefore, it is based on the fact that it is not necessary to start a new continuous production here.

  In step S617, winning information indicating the type of winning combination based on the winning flag set in the RAM 112 (however, the winning flag is not set in case of losing) and the winning line in which the symbols of winning combinations are aligned. A command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102. Then, the winning determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the payout process in step S206 will be described in detail. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing in detail the payout process executed by the CPU 111 in step S206. In the payout process, it is determined whether or not there has been a small prize winning accompanied by a medal payout depending on whether or not a winning flag of watermelon, bell, or cherry is set in the RAM 112 (step S701). If the small role is not won, the process proceeds to step S703 as it is.

  If the small role winning is achieved, the number of medals is sequentially paid out by controlling the hopper 80. However, until the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, instead of paying out medals, the number of credits is increased (step S702). Then, the process proceeds to step S703.

  Here, it is determined in step S701 that it is determined that the small role has not been won, or it is determined that one game has been completed by finishing the medal payout in step S702. That is, when the small role is won, it is determined that the game is over when the payout of the medal is completed. When the small role is not won, the variable display device 2 displays the medal without paying out the medal. This is the same as determining that the game is over when the result is derived. The operation of the checkout button 16 is effective here, but the operations of the single BET button 14 and the MAXBET button 15 are not yet effective.

  In step S703, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a regular bonus (including those provided during the big bonus) depending on whether or not the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 112. If the current gaming state is not a regular bonus, the process proceeds to step S707. If the current gaming state is a regular bonus, the number of games and winnings in the regular bonus are counted using the counter of the RAM 112 (step S704).

  As a result of the counting, it is determined whether or not a regular bonus end condition has been met (step S705). If the regular bonus end condition is satisfied, the regular bonus medium flag in the RAM 112 is deleted. Also, a counter value for counting the number of games and the number of winnings in the regular bonus is initialized (step S706). Then, the process proceeds to step S707. If it is not the regular bonus end condition, the process proceeds to step S707 as it is.

  In step S707, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a big bonus depending on whether or not the big bonus flag is set in the RAM 112. If the current gaming state is not a big bonus, it is determined whether the value of the RT counter in the RAM 112 is greater than 0 (step S708). If the RT counter value is larger than 0, the RT counter value is decremented by 1 (step S709). Then, the process proceeds to step S710.

  In step S710, based on the big bonus medium flag, regular bonus medium flag, and RT counter values in the RAM 112, a gaming state command indicating a gaming state applied in the next game is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102. To do. Then, the process proceeds to step S721.

  If the current gaming state is a big bonus in step S707, the number of payout medals in the big bonus is counted using the counter in the RAM 112 (step S711). The number of payout medals counted here exceeds 465, and it is determined whether or not the big bonus end condition is satisfied (step S712).

  If the big bonus ending condition is not satisfied, the gaming state to be applied in the next game based on the values of the big bonus medium flag, the regular bonus medium flag, and the RT counter in the RAM 112 (here, always a big bonus) Is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S713). Then, the process proceeds to step S721.

  If the big bonus end condition is satisfied, the big bonus medium flag in the RAM 112 is deleted. If the regular bonus medium flag is set, it is also deleted. Also, a counter value for counting the number of payout medals in the big bonus is initialized. Also, a counter value for counting the number of games and the number of winnings in the regular bonus is initialized (step S714).

  Further, based on the values of the big bonus medium flag, the regular bonus medium flag, and the RT counter in the RAM 112, a game state command indicating a game state applied in the next game (here, always a normal game state) is generated. Is transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S715). Here, timing of the wait time is started using the internal timer of the CPU 111 (step S716).

  When the timing of the wait time is started, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter in the RAM 112 is 0 (step S717). If the value of the credit counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S720. If the value of the credit counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not an operation of the settlement button 16 is detected by the settlement switch 47 (step S718). When the operation of the settlement button 16 is detected, the settlement process shown in FIG. 22 is performed (step S719). Then, the process proceeds to step S720. If the operation of the checkout button 16 is not detected, the process proceeds to step S720 as it is. In step S720, it is determined whether or not the time being measured has reached the specified weight time. If the specified time has not been reached, the process returns to step S717. If the specified time has been reached, the process proceeds to step S721.

  In step S721, if the watermelon winning flag, the bell winning flag, the cherry winning flag or the replay winning flag is set in the RAM 112, these are deleted. The regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, and the big bonus (2) winning flag are not erased here but carried over to the next game. If a winning flag is set in the RAM 112 in step S603, it is deleted.

  Then, the payout process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. Here, when returning to the flowchart of FIG. 19, the game control process in the current one game is finished, and the game control process in the next game is started immediately. When the game control process for the next game is started, that is, when the game control process for the current game is completed, the operation of the single BET button 14 and the MAXBET button 15 becomes valid.

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 shifts the game state between the normal game state, RT, regular bonus, and big bonus, and issues a command according to the progress of the game. It is transmitted to the production control board 102. On the other hand, based on the command received from the game control board 101, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs a continuous effect (reproduction of music during continuous production), a production during bonus (reproduction of music during bonus production), a demonstration production, It independently performs effects processing such as winning line notification by the reel lamp 3LP. Hereinafter, the process of the effect performed by the control on the effect control board 102 side will be described.

  26 and 27 are flowcharts showing processing executed by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102. On the side of the effect control board 102, it is determined whether or not the command sent from the game control board 101 has been received (step S801). When any command is received from the game control board 101, the time measurement by the demo transition timer is started again from 0 (step S802).

  Next, demonstration effect data is stored in the execution effect data area 122-2, and based on this, it is determined whether the demonstration effect is being executed (step S803). If the demonstration effect is being executed, the demonstration effect is terminated (step S804), and the process proceeds to step S805. If the demonstration effect is not being executed, the process proceeds to step S805 as it is. In step S805, when any command is received from the game control board 101, the type of the received command is determined.

  When the received command type is the power-on command transmitted in step S113 or S114, the gaming state indicated by the received power-on command and the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 to notify the player so that the player can understand (step S806). Then, the process returns to step S801.

  If the received command type is the initialization command transmitted in step S121, since the RAM 112 of the game control board 101 has been initialized, the RAM 122 of the effect control board 102 is also initialized (step S807). . Thereafter, data to be resident in the RAM 122 among the data stored in advance in the ROM 123 is written (step S808). Then, the process returns to step S801.

  If the received command type is the settlement command transmitted in step S412, the settlement button 16 is operated by the player, and the number of bets set for the next game (excluding those based on replay winnings) Or credits are settled. In this case, it is considered that the player interrupted the game, but there may be a regular bonus, a big bonus, or RT. In this case, since the bonus music or the continuous production music is being played back, the audio output is muted so that the audio is not output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U with a high volume (step S809).

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

  Next, it is determined whether or not a winning combination has been won in the previous game with reference to the winning information stored in the RAM 112 in step S826 (described later) of the previous game (step S810). If a winning combination is made, the reel lamp 3LP corresponding to the winning line with the symbols of winning combinations will flash unless the number of bets set for the next game is settled. ing. In this case, the blinking of the reel lamp 3LP is stopped (step S811), and the process proceeds to step S812. If no winning combination has been won, the process proceeds to step S812.

  In step S812, it is determined whether a demo invalid flag is set in the RAM 122. As described later, the demonstration invalid flag is displayed in the narrow sense game from the operation of the start lever 11 until the display result is derived to the variable display device 2, or even during the game, the bonus medium effect or the continuous effect is displayed. It is set when it is executed. If the demo invalidation flag is set, the process returns to step S801 as it is.

  If the demo invalid flag is not set, the demonstration effect effect data is read from the ROM 123 and written in the execution effect data area 122-2 (step S813). Further, the demonstration effect is started on the liquid crystal display 4 in accordance with the written demonstration effect data (step S814). Then, the process returns to step S801.

  If the received command type is the BET command transmitted in step S305, S320, S335 or S343, an operation for causing the player to advance the game except when the player has won a replay in the previous game Therefore, if the audio output from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U is muted, it is canceled (step S815). If the number of bets is automatically set based on the replay winning, it cannot be said that it is due to the player's operation, but this process is almost the same as the timing when the third stop button was operated in the previous game. Since it is done, there is no particular problem.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the received BET command indicates that 1 is set as the betting number (step S816). If it is indicated that 2 or 3 has already been set as the betting number, the process returns to step S801. If it is shown that 1 is set as the bet number, it is determined whether or not a winning combination has been won in the previous game by referring to the winning information stored in the RAM 112 in step S826 (described later) of the previous game. (Step S817). If any winning combination is won, the reel lamp 3LP stops blinking (step S818) and the process returns to step S801. If no winning combination has been won, the process directly returns to step S801.

  If the received command type is the winning status notification command transmitted in step S519, the player has performed an operation (operation of the start lever 11) to advance the game. If the audio output from 7L, 7R, 7U is muted, it is canceled (step S819). Next, the winning status indicated by the received winning status notification command (that is, the setting status of the winning flag in the current game) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step S820).

  Next, since one game is started, the history display effect and the effect stage are not switched regardless of whether or not a bonus effect or a continuous effect is being executed. A demo invalid flag is set in (step S821). When the gaming state is regular bonus, big bonus, or RT, the state where the demo invalidation flag is set is continued as it is, so the situation where the demonstration performance is not performed continues even after the game starts. Just do.

  Next, with reference to the gaming state stored in the RAM 122 in step S827 (described later) of the previous game, it is determined whether or not the gaming state in the current game is a big bonus or a regular bonus (step S822). If the game state in this game is a big bonus or a regular bonus, an image corresponding to the progress of the bonus is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 according to the bonus effect data written in the execution effect data area 122-2 in step S831 (described later). This is displayed, and a bonus medium effect for the current game is performed (step S823). Then, the process returns to step S801.

  If the game state of the current game is not a big bonus or regular bonus in step S822, the game state stored in the RAM 122 in step S827 (described later) of the previous game is further referred to, and the game state in the current game is referred to. Is determined to be RT (step S824). If the gaming state in this game is RT, an image corresponding to the number of RT digested games is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 in accordance with the continuous effect data written in the execution effect data area 122-2 in step S834 (described later). A continuous effect is performed (step S825). Then, the process returns to step S801.

  If the received command type is the winning information command transmitted in step S617, the winning information indicated by the received winning information command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step S826). Then, the process returns to step S801.

  If the received command type is the gaming state command transmitted in step S710, the gaming state stored in the gaming state storage area for two games in the RAM 122 is shifted (received in the previous game). The gaming state indicated by the gaming state command is evicted), and the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command received in the current game is stored (step S827).

  Next, with reference to the winning information stored in the RAM 122 in step S826, it is determined whether or not a winning combination has been found on any winning line set in the variable display device 2 and a winning has occurred (see FIG. Step S828). If no winning has occurred, the process proceeds to step S830 as it is. If a winning has occurred, blinking of the reel lamp 3LP corresponding to the winning line in which the symbol combination of the winning combination is complete is started (step S829). Then, the process proceeds to step S830.

  The game state command is transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 at the end of one game, except when a wait is applied after the big bonus ends. In other words, if the small combination is won, the payout of the medal is substantially completed, and if the small combination is not won, the variable display device 2 is transmitted at the timing when the display result is derived. ing.

  In addition, setting the number of bets for a new game does not leave an interval that can be known to the player from the transmission timing of this gaming state command, except when a wait is applied after the end of the big bonus. (Substantially at the same time). That is, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 wins in the immediately preceding game from the timing at which the betting number for the next game can be set, except when a wait is applied after the end of the big bonus. The reel lamp 3LP starts blinking on the condition of.

  On the other hand, if a wait is applied after the end of the big bonus, the CPU 121 of the game control board 102 cannot actually set a bet number for a new game until the specified weight time has elapsed. The reel lamp 3LP starts blinking from the timing when the payout is finished (because a small role is won in the game where the big bonus is finished).

  In step S830, it is determined whether or not a big bonus or a regular bonus (not including a regular bonus in the big bonus) starts from the next game with reference to the gaming state for two games. When a big bonus or a regular bonus starts from the next game, bonus effect data corresponding to the type of bonus won is read from the ROM 123 and written in the execution effect data area 122-2 (step S831). Furthermore, the reproduction of the bonus medium music is started. The bonus medium music thus reproduced is started to be output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U (step S832). Here, the process returns to step S801 with the demonstration invalid flag still set.

  If neither the big bonus starts nor the regular bonus starts from the next game, it is further determined whether RT starts from the next game with reference to the gaming state for two games (step) S833). When RT starts from the next game, the continuous effect data is selected and read from the ROM 123 according to the winning situation of the big bonus or the regular bonus, and is written in the execution effect data area 122-2 (step S834). Furthermore, the reproduction of the music during the continuous production is started. The continuously produced musical piece thus reproduced is started to be output from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U (step S835). Here, the process returns to step S801 with the demonstration invalid flag still set.

  If RT does not start from the next game, the big bonus, regular bonus, or RT does not start from the next game, but referring to the gaming state stored in the RAM 122, the next game It is determined whether or not the gaming state is a big bonus, a regular bonus, or RT (step S836). If the game state of the next game is any of big bonus, regular bonus, or RT, the process returns to step S801 as it is.

  If the game state of the next game is not any of the big bonus, the regular bonus, and the RT, it means that neither the continuous effect nor the bonus effect is performed in the next game. Here, the demonstration invalid flag set in the RAM 122 is erased. However, if the gaming state has not been any of the big bonus, the regular bonus, and the RT since the previous game, only the state where the demo invalidation flag is erased continues (step S837).

  Next, with reference to the game state for two games stored in the RAM 122, it is determined whether or not the big bonus or regular bonus (not including the regular bonus in the big bonus) has been completed for the current game (step S838). ). If the big bonus or the regular bonus is completed only for the current game, it means that the game state so far has been the regular bonus or the big bonus, so the music in the bonus is being played. Therefore, the reproduction of the bonus medium music is stopped so that it is not output from the speakers 7L, 7U, 7R even if it is not muted (step S839). Then, the process returns to step S801.

  If the big bonus or the regular bonus has not ended for the current game, it is further determined by referring to the gaming state for two games whether the RT has ended for the current game (step S840). If RT is completed only for the current game, it means that the gaming state so far has been RT, so the music in continuous production is being played. Therefore, the reproduction of the music during the continuous performance is stopped so that it is not output from the speakers 7L, 7U, 7R even if it is not muted (step S841). Further, with reference to the winning situation stored in the RAM 122 in step S820, the liquid crystal display 4 notifies whether or not a big bonus or regular bonus has been won (step S842). Then, the process returns to step S801.

  If the received command type is another command, processing corresponding to each command type is executed (step S843). Since the processing here is not related to the present invention, detailed description thereof is omitted. Thereafter, the process returns to step S801.

  If it is determined in step S801 that a command has not been received, it is determined whether the demo transition timer has timed a predetermined time (step S844). If the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S801. If the predetermined time has elapsed, the regular bonus, the big bonus, or the RT, and the bonus song or the continuous production song may be played. , 7R, 7U so as not to be output (step S845).

  Next, with reference to the winning information stored in the RAM 112 in step S826 of the previous game, it is determined whether or not a winning combination has been won in the previous game (step S846). If a winning combination has been won, the reel lamp 3LP corresponding to the winning line with the symbols of winning combinations is flashed, except when the bet number has already been set for the next game. . In this case, blinking of the reel lamp 3LP is stopped (step S847), and the process proceeds to step S848. If no winning combination has been won, the process proceeds directly to step S848.

  In step S848, it is determined whether a demo invalid flag is set in the RAM 122 or not. If the demo invalidation flag is set, the process returns to step S801 as it is. If the demo invalid flag is not set, the demonstration effect effect data is read from the ROM 123 and written in the execution effect data area 122-2 (step S849). Furthermore, the demonstration effect is started on the liquid crystal display 4 in accordance with the written demonstration effect data (step S850). Then, the process returns to step S801.

  In addition, the external output board 105 determines the big bonus medium signal, the regular bonus medium signal, the reel control signal, the stop switch signal, the medal IN signal, the medal OUT signal, the winning combination according to the progress of the game proceeding as described above. A status signal and a security signal are generated and output to an external device such as a hall management computer. As a security signal, in addition to the start and stop bits and the blank period, the door open signal, setting value change signal, input error signal, payout error signal, other error signal, and adjustment in progress signal are output in a time-sharing manner. It is supposed to be.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, up to 50 medals are used for setting the number of bets for each game and given to the player when winning the small role. Can be stored in the slot machine 1. Then, except for the next game that won the replay, the medal that has been credited and accumulated in the slot machine 1 is operated by the player from the end of the game until the start of the next game. It is possible to make a payment and pay out.

  In addition, a total of five pay lines are set in the variable display device 2 composed of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that define the stop positions of the symbols in the upper, middle, and lower three stages. When a combination of symbols is prepared, a prize is generated according to the type of the symbol. Here, when a winning combination of any combination occurs, the reel lamp 3LP corresponding to the winning line in which the symbol combination of the winning combination is aligned flashes.

  By the way, the player can set the number of bets using the medals credited and accumulated in the slot machine 1 after the end of one game, and can play the next game. It is possible to stop the game. Unless the player has won a replay, the player can pay out the medals accumulated as credits by operating the checkout button 16 and thus stop the game without playing the next game. Is also possible. If it is a role other than replay, the game may be stopped as long as the game is won. Here, if the player pays out medals accumulated as credits in order to stop the game as far as the game concerned, if a winning has occurred in the immediately preceding game, the reel lamp corresponding to the winning line The blinking of 3LP is also stopped.

  However, if the winning game that occurred in the previous game was a replay, the number of bets will be set automatically without spending new medals, and credits cannot be settled. It is unlikely that the player will stop the game as long as possible. In addition, if the winnings that occurred in the previous game were regular bonuses or big bonuses, the gaming state is controlled to regular bonuses or big bonuses where the payout rate of medals becomes very high, so regular bonus winnings It is also unlikely that the player will stop the game as long as the big bonus is won.

  Then, when a winning occurs in the immediately preceding game and the reel lamp 3LP corresponding to the winning line having the winning symbol combination is flashing, the player stops the game and uses the player. Is the case where the winning that occurred in the previous game was a small role. If you win a small combination of watermelon, bell or cherry, the number of medals according to the type of winning combination will be given to the player as a dividend, but the maximum number of medals awarded as a dividend is Until 50 is reached, the medals are not paid out directly but by adding credits. Therefore, immediately after winning the small combination, at least the number of medals corresponding to the type of the small combination won is credited and accumulated in the slot machine 1.

  Therefore, when the player stops the game as long as the winning game has occurred, the credit is settled by operating the settlement button 16 almost without exception, and the blinking of the reel lamp 3LP is stopped. become. In the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, the reel lamp 3LP corresponding to the winning line with the winning symbol combination remains flashing even though the player has stopped playing. It is almost impossible to happen.

  This makes it difficult for a new player to play a game because the reel lamp 3LP is blinking in a slot machine 1 installed in the game store where no one is actually playing a game. It is difficult to happen. As a result, on the side of the game store, it can be said that the operating rate of each unit installed in the store is increased, and on the side of the player, oneself from among the tables where no one is playing games It becomes possible to increase the options when selecting a table for playing games.

  On the other hand, if the player sets the number of bets for a new game when the reel lamp 3LP corresponding to any winning line is blinking due to the occurrence of a winning, the blinking of the reel lamp 3LP also stops. Is done. When the bet number for a new game is set, it means that the player is willing to play a new game (if the bet number is automatically set in the replay winning, Will stop the blinking of the reel lamp 3LP here, so that the player is already trying to play the next game but feels annoyed while dragging the situation of the previous game I will not let you.

  In addition, when a winning occurs according to the display result derived to the variable display device 2, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 starts blinking the reel lamp 3LP corresponding to the winning line where the winning symbol combinations are arranged. This is when a game state command transmitted from the game control board 101 is received at the end of the game. Here, the game state command is a game that has not been awarded a small role (regular bonus, big bonus or In this case, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are substantially stopped and the display result is derived to the variable display device 2.

  The timing at which the game state command is transmitted according to whether or not a small role is won is substantially the same as the timing at which the player can set the number of bets for the next game (except in the case of a replay win). equal. Therefore, if the reel lamp 3LP corresponding to any winning line is blinking, it is clear to the player that the number of bets for the next game can be set after one game is completed. Therefore, it is possible for the player to smoothly advance the game to be played repeatedly.

  In addition, when the big bonus ends in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment (be sure to end by some small role winning), even if the payout of medals is completed, the bet number for the next game may be set immediately. In this case, the control is set to a freeze state in which the next game operation (in this case, setting of the bet number for the next game) cannot be performed until the specified time has elapsed. However, the timing at which the game state command is transmitted in the big bonus end game is not the timing at which the freeze state is ended, but the timing at which the freeze state is started.

  That is, if the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 receives the game state command, the reel lamp 3LP corresponding to the winning line with the winning symbol combination is started to blink, so even while being controlled in the freeze state. Since the reel 3LP is blinking, it is easy for the player to understand that the game that has been performed so far has already ended.

  In addition, while it is controlled to the freeze state, the bet number for the next game cannot be set, but the player can settle the credit by operating the settlement button 16. . In this way, with the end of the big bonus, a player who does not intend to continue playing the game can settle the credit without waiting for the end of the frozen state, and can stop the game. Also, the blinking of the reel lamp 3LP makes it easy for the player to understand that at least the credit can be settled.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, in addition to performing the effect indicating the winning line with the winning symbol combination by blinking the reel lamp 3LP, during the bonus or during the RT, the effect during the bonus and the continuous The production is performed on the liquid crystal display 4, and the bonus medium music and the continuous production music are output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U. Also, except during bonuses and RT, a player performs a game operation (setting a bet number or operating the start lever 11) for a predetermined time after the game is over and before the next game is started. If not, a demonstration effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 4.

  When the player operates the checkout button 16 except during the bonus and during the RT, the demonstration effect is also displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 even when the player has settled the credit or the bet number already set for the next game. It has been done. As a result, credits are settled by a player who has played a game earlier, and no one is currently playing a game. For those who are looking for a game to play, the reel lamp 3LP is simply Not only is it not flashing, but it is even easier to understand because of the demonstration performance.

  When performing an effect performed by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 4, it is necessary to first read the effect data of the effect to be executed from the ROM 123 and write it in the execution effect data area 122-2 of the RAM 122. There is a processing overhead required to read / write the effect data. Since the bonus production data for performing the bonus production or the continuous production data for performing the continuous production needs to be produced over a plurality of games, the amount of data is larger than the demonstration production data. The overhead required for reading / writing is larger than the demonstration effect data.

  Here, even if a bonus effect or a continuous effect is being executed, if the game operation is not performed for a predetermined period in the period between games, the demonstration effect is executed. Data must be read from the ROM 123 and written to the execution effect data area 122-2. In this case, since the demonstration effect production data must be overwritten on the bonus production data or continuous production data, if the demonstration production is ended after some game operation, the original bonus medium production or continuous production will be resumed. Then, the bonus effect data or the continuous effect data must be read from the ROM 123 again and written in the execution effect data area 122-2. In addition to this, data indicating how far the bonus medium effect or the continuous effect has been executed at the start of the demonstration effect must be saved and restored at the end of the demonstration effect. The same applies to the case where a demonstration effect is executed by operating the checkout button 16.

  On the other hand, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the demonstration invalid flag is not erased even when one game is finished during execution of the bonus effect or the continuous effect. That is, since the reading of the demonstration effect data from the ROM 123 and the writing to the execution effect data area 122-2 are prohibited, the bonus effect data corresponding to the bonus effect being executed and the continuous effect corresponding to the continuous effect. The data is not overwritten by the demonstration effect effect data and is not erased from the execution effect data area 122-2. Since it is not deleted, there is no need to read out bonus effect data and continuous effect data from the ROM 123 and write them in the execution effect data area 122-2.

  For this reason, in order to execute a demonstration effect that is not directly related to the current game progress, bonus effect data and continuous effect data with a large amount of data are read from the ROM 123 and the execution effect data area 122-2 in the RAM 122 is read. The overhead of the process of writing to the file is not duplicated. Further, there is no processing overhead of saving data indicating how far the bonus medium effect or the continuous effect has been executed at the start of the demo effect, and returning it at the end of the demo effect.

  During bonuses and RTs, demonstration effect data is written in the execution effect data area even if a game is not played between games for a predetermined time or credits are settled. There is no demonstration effect on the liquid crystal display 4. Of course, there are few players who can stop the game by paying out credits during the bonus that is advantageous to the player, and there is a continuous performance that raises the expectation of winning regular bonus and big bonus. There is almost no player who settles credits and stops the game during RT. Furthermore, even if a game has not been played between games for a predetermined time, in most cases, if the player is in a bonus or during RT (during continuous production), the player temporarily suspends the game. It is rare that the game is completely stopped just by being. Therefore, even if the demonstration effect cannot be performed in such a case, there is almost no problem.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, when the gaming state is the big bonus or the regular bonus, the music in the bonus is continuously reproduced, and when the continuous effect is performed at RT, the music in the continuous effect is continued. Played. These music pieces are reproduced without interruption between games and are output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U.

  If the player has not performed a game operation (betting number setting operation or start operation) for a predetermined time between the games, it is considered that the player has interrupted the game. At this time, the outputs from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U are muted. In addition, even before the predetermined time has passed without the player performing a game operation, when the settlement button 16 is operated by the player and the bet number or credit set for the next game is settled, It is considered that the player has interrupted the game, and the outputs from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U are muted. Thereby, although the game is interrupted, the bonus music or the continuous production music is continuously output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U at a high volume, and the surrounding players are not disturbed. .

  In addition, during the bonus and RT (during continuous production), when the game operation is not performed for a predetermined time between games, or when the credit is settled by operating the settlement button 16, the demonstration is performed. Although the production is prohibited, the mute of the sound output from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U is not prohibited. For this reason, even if the player has only temporarily suspended the game and is likely to resume after a while, there is no bonus game or continuous production music in the state where the game is not actually performed. There will be no inconvenience to surrounding players after being output from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U at a high volume.

  Further, the RAM 112 of the game control board 101 is initialized by changing the set value, but the value of the counter for counting the number of steps of the stepping motors that respectively constitute the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR is not initialized. . For this reason, even after the set value is changed, the number of steps of the stepping motor (the number of steps counted by the counter of the RAM 112) constituting each of the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR grasped by the CPU 111 is different from the actual number of steps. It is possible to prevent the player from perceiving that the set values have been changed because the excitation phases of the pulse signals are different and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R cannot start to rotate smoothly. .

  In addition, the full tank sensor 90 checks whether or not the overflow tank is full once per game. If full tank is detected, the full tank error is controlled. However, this check is not performed when a replay prize has been won in the previous game (that is, when the replay game flag is set in the RAM 112). If the player has won a replay in the previous game, the number of bets is set without the player inserting a medal, so the control unit 110 of the game control board 101 can be omitted by omitting a check for a full error that is unlikely to occur. The load applied to can be reduced.

  In addition, the external output board 105 receives a big bonus medium signal, a regular bonus medium signal, a reel control signal, a stop switch signal, a medal IN signal, a medal OUT signal, a winning status signal, and a security signal, such as a hall management computer. Output to the device. Here, the security signal includes a door open signal, a set value change signal, a closing error signal, a payout error signal, other error signals, and a settlement in-progress signal, but these are serially transmitted from the same output terminal in time division. Is output. Since the security signal is output in a time-division manner as described above, for example, a semiconductor chip mounted on the external output substrate 105 for outputting various signals can be reduced in size.

  In addition, since the security signal includes a signal during settlement, by monitoring this with an external device, even if the store clerk at the amusement store does not notice the settlement sound, the medal corresponding to the number of credits or bets is displayed. It is possible to grasp that the payment is being made, and it becomes possible for the store clerk of the amusement store to easily detect that an illegal act such as Kureman Goto is being carried out. Furthermore, since the security signal includes an input error signal and a payout error signal, even if the store clerk of the game store is unaware of the error signal, by monitoring these with an external device, the game is not performed. An amusement shop clerk can easily detect that an act of illegally obtaining a medal (an illegal medal insertion action from the medal insertion slot 13 or an action of removing a medal from the hopper 80) is being performed. become able to.

  Since the security signal includes a setting value change signal, the setting value is changed even if the store clerk of the amusement store does not notice the setting change sound by monitoring this with an external device. And the store clerk at the amusement store can detect that an illegal act such as setting change is being performed. Furthermore, since the security signal includes a door opening signal, an act of illegally operating the setting switch 91 that can be operated by opening the front door is also performed by the amusement store. The store clerk can easily detect it.

  Further, a backup power source is mounted on the external output board 105, and even when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off, the front door is opened by the door opening sensor 95 by power supply from the backup power source. It can detect that it is in a state and can output a security signal including a door opening signal to an external device. Even when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off and no game is played, the semiconductor chips constituting the control unit 110 of the game control board 101 and the control unit 120 of the effect control board 102 are replaced with non-genuine products. Or the store clerk of the amusement store can easily detect that fraudulent acts such as attaching devices for taking out internal signals that are not output to the outside to these semiconductor chips are being carried out. Become.

  Further, the security signal includes another error signal indicating that an error other than the insertion error and the payout error has occurred. Errors other than insertion errors and payout errors do not occur in an attempt to increase medals directly, but there is a possibility that some kind of fraud has been performed when an error occurs. Further, if the notification is made with an error still occurring, the player cannot play the game. Even if an amusement store clerk monitors other error signals included in the security signal with an external device, he can grasp the occurrence of the error even if he / she does not notice the error sound. The game can be easily restarted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, when the attachment side member 510 constituting the connector restricting member 500 is attached to the board case 200, the opposing surfaces of the attachment side member 510 to the base case 510 a and the upper pieces 510 c, 510 c with respect to the board case 200 are the steps in the upper case 203. The upper surface of the portion 203b and the bottom surface of the concave portion 203f are in contact with each other, and it is possible to effectively prevent attachment of unauthorized parts or the like 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 problem in monitoring the game control board 101. Further, even when an unauthorized part is attached to the gap between the connector restricting member 500 and the board case 200, it can be easily found.

  Further, the connector connection between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44, that is, the connection between the board side connector 620a of the game control board 101 and the cable side connector 610a of the cable 600a, the cable side connector 611a of the cable 600a and the operation unit. Regarding the connection between the board-side connector 621a of the relay board 107 and the connection between the board-side connector 622g of the operation part relay board 107 and the cable-side connector 612g of the cable 601g, the connection between these connectors is released. It is restricted by the member 650. As a result, any connector between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44 is replaced with a connector such as an unauthorized driving tool and connected to the game control unit 110 of the game control board 101 and a signal related to the progress of the game. It is difficult to carry out fraudulent activities such as illegally inputting / outputting information, so that illegal sales can be effectively prevented.

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

  In addition, there is only one relay board between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44, but in the case of passing through a plurality of relay boards, the removal of all connector connections existing between them is restricted. It is preferable to replace one of the connectors between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44 with a connector such as an illegal driving tool and connect to the game control unit 110 of the game control board 101. Since it becomes difficult to perform an illegal act such as illegally inputting / outputting a signal related to the progress of the game, it is possible to effectively prevent the implementation of illegal business.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the above embodiment, when the game control unit 110 is activated and returns to the state before the power interruption, the CPU 111 transmits a power-on command, and the effect control unit 120 receives the power-on command. The winning status of the combination and the game state are notified on the liquid crystal display 4. On the other hand, when the game control unit 110 is activated and returned to the state before the power interruption, the game number display unit 51, the credit display unit 52, and the payout display unit 53 that are directly controlled by the game control unit 110 perform special roles. Even if the presence / absence of the winning or the gaming state is notified, the same effect as the above embodiment can be obtained. In addition, a notification LED for notifying the winning of a special role or a gaming state is provided as an electronic component directly controlled by the game control unit 110, and the notification LED is used when the game control unit 110 is returned to the state before power interruption when the game control unit 110 is activated. In this case, the winning situation of the special role and the game state may be notified.

  In the above embodiment, there are provided three types of small combination display results that are different from each other in the number of medals to be paid out when winning a prize, such as watermelon, bell, and cherry. However, the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning a prize does not have to be different for each type of small role. For example, among the watermelon, bell, and cherry, only the cherry is a small role that can be won at the same time as the regular bonus or big bonus, and the game state is controlled by RT by the winning, so the player This is because there is a request that the player wants to confirm what kind of small role is won at the time of paying out medals even though it is not necessary to consider the number of medals to be paid out for each type of small role. In addition, as an example of a small role having a different value given to a player at the time of winning a prize other than the difference in the number of paid-out medals, a game such as RT or AT triggered by a specific type of small role among a plurality of types of small roles It is conceivable to control the gaming state advantageous to the player or to end the gaming state advantageous to the player.

  In the above embodiment, among the nine reel lamps 3LP, the reel lamps 3LP corresponding to the winning lines having the winning symbol combinations are blinked. However, in addition to this, an effect indicating the occurrence of winning is performed. It wasn't. On the other hand, when a winning is generated according to the display result of the variable display device 2, the reel lamp 3LP corresponding to the winning line having the winning symbol combination is blinked and displayed in conjunction with the liquid crystal display. 4 may be used in combination with other presentation means such as display of a predetermined image on 4, output of predetermined audio from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U and / or lighting of the game effect LEDs 75A to 75M.

  The effect pattern performed by the other effect means in accordance with the blinking display of the reel lamp 3LP corresponding to the winning line in which the winning symbol combinations are arranged is the type of winning that has occurred and the winning symbol combination. It is good also as what becomes a different pattern according to the winning line which had. In addition, an effect performed by other effect means can be started / finished in accordance with the start / end of the blinking display of the reel lamp 3LP corresponding to the winning line having the winning symbol combinations.

  In the above embodiment, when a winning occurs in each game, among the nine reel lamps 3LP, the reel lamp 3LP corresponding to the winning line having the winning symbol combination is flashed and displayed. It was to indicate to the player whether the winning combination of symbols was on the line. However, the method of showing the player the winning line with the winning combination of symbols is not limited to this, and the luminance of the reel lamp 3LP corresponding to the winning line may be increased or the emission color may be changed. . Alternatively, the luminance of the reel lamps 3LP other than the reel lamps 3LP corresponding to the winning line in which the winning symbol combinations are aligned may be lowered, or the emission color may be changed.

  Further, when winning a single symbol combination that is won only by being led to one reel (the left reel 3L in the above embodiment) like a cherry, a combination of winning symbols (the above embodiment) Now, not the reel lamp 3LP corresponding to the winning line with “Cherry-ANY-ANY”, but the reel corresponding to the position where the single symbol (“Cherry” of the left reel 3L in the above embodiment) is stopped. The lamp 3LP may be blinked, etc. Further, when a single symbol combination is won in this way, the reel lamp 3LP corresponding to the reel including the winning symbol may be turned on.

  Further, not only the lighting mode of the reel lamp 3LP (or other reel lamp 3LP) corresponding to the winning line in which the winning symbol combinations are aligned, but also arbitrarily nine reel lamps according to the winning symbol combinations. The lighting mode of 3LP can be controlled. For example, when the symbol combination of the big bonus or the regular bonus is prepared, the reel lamp 3LP having a V shape may be selected and blinked.

  Alternatively, the symbol combination of the regular bonus is “★ -BAR- ★” (★ is a predetermined symbol other than BAR), but “BAR” is one above or one below “★” in the left reel 3L. In the right reel 3R, when “BAR” is arranged one below or above “★”, when the symbol combination of regular bonuses is aligned on the middle pay line, “★- Instead of the reel lamp 3LP corresponding to the middle winning line with the symbol combination “BAR- ★”, the reel lamp 3LP corresponding to the diagonal winning line with the symbol combination “BAR-BAR-BAR” flashes. Etc.

  In the above embodiment, the effect performed by the reel lamps 3LP respectively provided corresponding to the symbol stop positions of the variable display device 2 is a winning line in which the winning symbol combinations are aligned when a winning occurs. (Ie, an effect of blinking the reel lamp 3LP corresponding to the winning line). However, other effects may be performed by changing the light emission mode of the reel lamp 3LP. For example, by controlling lighting of the reel lamp 3LP in a predetermined manner, an effect indicating the progress of a game internally controlled in the slot machine 1, such as an expectation effect indicating the winning status of a regular bonus or a big bonus, etc. It may be done.

  The expectation effect indicating the winning status of the regular bonus or the big bonus can be performed by controlling the lighting of the reel lamp 3LP with a pattern selected from a plurality of predetermined patterns. There may be a pattern that is selected only when you win. After receiving the winning status notification command, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 and the winning status indicated by the winning status notification command (especially the winning status of the regular bonus or the big bonus) before receiving the winning information command. A pattern for lighting control of the reel lamp 3LP is selected according to the gaming state indicated by the received gaming state command.

  If the winning information command received when the display result is derived to the variable display device 2 does not indicate the regular bonus or the big bonus winning, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 is selected at the timing when the gaming state command is received. The lighting control of the reel lamp 3LP with the pattern is started. The gaming state command is transmitted at the timing when the display result is substantially derived to the variable display device 2 if the small role is not won, and at the timing when the medal payout is completed if the small role is won. The expectation effect by the lighting control of the lamp 3LP is also started at this timing.

  In addition, when the expectation effect is performed by the lighting control of the reel lamp 3LP, when a BET command transmitted by setting a bet number for a new game is received, or the settlement button 16 is operated. When the payment command transmitted by paying the credit is received, the lighting control of the reel lamp 3LP with the selected expectation effect pattern can be ended.

  In addition, expectation effect indicating the winning status of regular bonus or big bonus may not be performed in all games, but may be performed at a predetermined ratio by random number lottery in a game controlled to the normal gaming state Good. The winning probability of the random number lottery for performing the expectation effect can be different between when the regular bonus or the big bonus is won and when they are not won. Further, whether or not to produce the expectation effect and the determination of the pattern for controlling the lighting of the reel lamp 3LP can be determined using the same random number.

  In addition, for example, an effect indicating an internal control status such as an expectation effect indicating the winning status of a regular bonus or a big bonus may be, for example, a V-shaped one of nine reel lamps 3LP, Can be performed in a pattern of turning on (higher brightness, turning off) and others (turning down brightness, turning on). Of the nine reel lamps 3LP, the ones that are turned on (increased brightness, turned off) can be moved sequentially.

  In such a slot machine 1, an effect indicating the progress of the game controlled internally is performed by controlling the lighting of the reel lamp 3LP. The effect of controlling the reel lamp 3LP regardless of the winning line in which the winning symbol combinations are arranged. Although it is possible to select and perform, when there is a small role winning, the lighting control of the reel lamp 3LP is started after the payout of medals is completed. For this reason, when such a presentation is being performed when the medals are being paid out, attention is paid to the change in the light emission mode of the reel lamp 3LP, and the player plays the small part in which winning line. It becomes difficult to understand whether the symbol combination is derived, and it is possible to eliminate the difficulty of confirming the symbol of the small role derived to the variable display device 2.

  In addition, the effect performed by the lighting control of the reel lamp 3LP indicating the progress of the game controlled internally in the slot machine 1 is also performed when the betting number for the next game is set or the settlement button When 16 is operated and credits are settled, the flashing of the reel lamp 3LP corresponding to the winning line having the winning symbol combination is terminated in such a case. The same effect as the case can be obtained.

  In particular, when there are multiple types of small roles with different medal payout numbers as in the slot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, or there are small roles with different values other than paying out medals, The player's request to confirm the symbol of the small role derived to the variable display device 2 during the time is increased. When the player's request for confirming the symbol of the small role thus derived becomes strong, the effect of ending one game with the completion of the payout of medals at the time of winning the small role becomes large.

  Furthermore, in conjunction with performing a sense of expectation indicating the winning of a regular bonus or a big bonus by controlling the lighting of the reel lamp 3LP, display of a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 4, and from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U You may perform together the production | presentation by other production | presentation means, such as the output of a predetermined | prescribed audio | voice, and / or lighting of game effect LED75A-75M. The effect pattern performed by other effect means in accordance with the lighting control of the reel lamp 3LP may be determined in a one-to-one relationship with the lighting control pattern of the reel lamp 3LP. It may be determined by random number lottery separately from the lighting control pattern of the reel lamp 3LP. In addition, an effect performed by other effect means can be started / finished in accordance with the start / end of the effect performed by the lighting control of the reel lamp 3LP.

  Of course, the effect performed by other effect means in accordance with the lighting control of the reel lamp 3LP is displayed on the variable display device 2 without waiting for the end of the payout of medals even when the small role is won. You may make it start at the timing (namely, timing which the production | presentation control board 102 received the winning information command) from which the result was derived | led-out. This is because in the production performed by other production means different from the reel lamp 3LP, it is not difficult for the player to confirm the symbol of the small role led to the variable display device 2.

  In addition to the expectation effect indicating the winning status of the regular bonus or the big bonus, the effect performed by the lighting control of the reel lamp 3LP indicating the progress of the game internally controlled in the slot machine 1 is also the above-mentioned expectation effect. The same procedure as in the case of production can be performed.

  Further, the effect performed by the lighting control of the reel lamp 3LP is a tying in which one game is finished and a new game is transferred, that is, a timing at which a display result is derived on the variable display device 2 when a small role is not won, a small role winning The time is not limited to the one that starts at the timing when the payout of medals is completed. For example, every time the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are sequentially stopped by operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, an effect of lighting control of the reel lamp 3LP corresponding to the stopped reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is performed. Also good. The effect by the lighting control of the reel lamp 3LP performed each time the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are sequentially stopped can be, for example, an effect of notifying information according to the lottery result of the internal lottery.

  Here, when one stage or two of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, when an effect of notifying information according to the lottery result of the internal lottery is performed, the stopped reels 3L, 3C, When the symbol constituting the display mode of the winning combination for 3R is not derived, the lighting control of the reel lamp 3LP for notifying such information may not be performed. If the rotation of the non-stop reels 3L, 3C, 3R is to be automatically stopped sequentially when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R are not operated for a predetermined period, the reels 3L, 3C, At the timing when each of the 3Rs is automatically stopped, the corresponding reel lamps 3LP can be controlled to be turned on.

  In the above embodiment, at the end of one game (however, after the end of the big bonus, before being controlled to the frozen state), a game state command indicating a game state applied in the next game is controlled by game control. The signal is transmitted from the substrate 101 to the effect control substrate 102. Then, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 determines that one game has been completed (that is, shifts to the next game here) by receiving the gaming state command, and when winning, The reel lamp 3LP corresponding to the winning line with the symbol combination was blinking.

  On the other hand, at the start of one game, a game state command indicating a game state applied in the game may be transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102. In this case, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 can determine that a new game is started (that is, the game has been shifted from the previous game) by receiving this gaming state command. Here, the reel lamp 3LP corresponding to the winning line in which the winning symbol combinations are aligned can be blinked.

  Of course, even if the game is controlled to the frozen state after the end of the big bonus, the credit can be settled. Therefore, when the medal payout ends and the freeze state starts at the end of the big bonus, May send another predetermined command. When the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 receives the predetermined command prior to the game state command, the CPU 121 flashes the reel lamp 3LP corresponding to the winning line having the winning symbol combination based on the received command. Can do.

  In the above embodiment, when a player has not performed a game operation (betting number setting operation, start lever 11 operation) for a predetermined time from the end of the game to the start of the next game. Or, when the bet number or credit set for the next game is settled, a demonstration effect will be performed on the liquid crystal display 4 (except during bonus and during RT (continuous effect)) ), Mute the audio output. If credit is not left when the bet number set for the next game is settled, it is considered that the player has stopped the game, but the credit remains after the bet number is settled. In other words, the possibility that the player resumes the game again once the game is stopped cannot be discarded.

  Therefore, the settlement command allows you to distinguish whether the bet number has been settled or whether the credit has been settled, and also allows you to distinguish whether credits remain or not, so that the number of bets is only settled. When the credits remain, the liquid crystal display 4 may not perform the demonstration effect yet. However, if the bet amount is settled and the credit remains, there is a high possibility that even if the player continues the game, it is likely to be temporarily interrupted, so that the audio output may not be muted.

  A bet set for the next game when the player does not perform a game operation for a predetermined time from the end of the game to the start of the next game, when credits are settled, The demonstration effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 4 at any time when the number is settled, but the contents of the demonstration effect to be executed may be different. Further, when the player does not perform a game operation for a predetermined time from the end of the game to the start of the next game, the liquid crystal display 4 executes depending on whether credits remain or not. It is good also as what makes the contents of demonstration production to differ.

  In the above-described embodiment, the demonstration effect is performed by displaying the image on the liquid crystal display 4. However, the demonstration effect can be performed by other modes. For example, in place of or in addition to a demonstration effect by displaying an image, in addition to this, the lighting control of the reel lamp 3LP (internal control in the slot machine 1 such as an expectation effect indicating the winning status of a regular bonus or a big bonus) It is also possible to perform a demonstration effect by lighting control according to a mode different from the effect performed by the lighting control of the reel lamp 3LP indicating the progress of the game being played. Regardless of whether or not the demonstration effect by the lighting control of the reel lamp 3LP is performed, any of the effects by the lighting control of the reel lamp 3LP performed before the demonstration effect is started (including notification of the winning line) It can be ended when the demonstration effect performed in the above mode is started.

  In the above embodiment, the bonus medium music is played during the bonus, and the continuous music during the RT (during continuous production) is output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U. In some cases, the music was played and output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U. Further, during the bonus and during RT (during continuous production), the demonstration production is not performed on the liquid crystal display 4 (so that the demonstration production data is not written to the execution production data area 122-2). However, the output of music during bonus and continuous production was muted.

  On the other hand, the bonus medium music during the bonus and the continuous music during the RT (during continuous production) are reproduced and output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U. May play normal music and output it from the speakers 7L, 7U, 7R. Here, during the bonus and during RT (that is, during the reproduction of the bonus music or the continuous production music), there is a state in which no game operation is performed by the player between the end of the game and the start of the next game. The audio output will not be muted even if it continues for a predetermined time, when the credit is settled, or when the bet number set for the next game is settled. In other words, during normal music playback, the audio output may be muted.

  Also, when a state in which no game operation is performed by the player for a predetermined time from the end of the game to the start of the next game continues for a predetermined time, when credits are settled, or set for the next game When the bet number is settled, the liquid crystal display 4 does not necessarily have to perform a demonstration effect. For example, when an effect is displayed by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 4 other than during the bonus and RT, a state in which no game operation is performed by the player between the end of the game and the start of the next game When the credit card is settled for a predetermined time, or when the bet number set for the next game is settled, the liquid crystal display 4 is in a bonus or RT (during continuous production). The effect during the bonus is not stopped or the continuous effect is not stopped, but when the effect is displayed by displaying the image on the liquid crystal display 4, the effect by displaying the image is stopped. You can also

  Further, the production device other than the reel lamp 3LP, the liquid crystal display 4, the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U (in the case of the slot machine 1 according to the above embodiment, the game effect lamps 75A to 75M, the fluorescent lamp 6 and the like. As for the effect performed in the production reel, it is also possible that when a player does not perform a game operation for a predetermined time from the end of the game to the start of the next game, When the credit is settled or when the bet number set for the next game is settled, the effect being executed can be stopped.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the bonus button 16 or the continuous production song is being played, when the settlement button 16 is operated and the bet number or credit already set for the next game is settled, When a demonstration effect is performed without a game operation for a predetermined time, the output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U of the music being played is muted, and these sounds cannot be heard by surrounding players. It was like that. Also, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R or the last stop button operation, the output from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U of the music being played is muted, These sounds were made inaudible to surrounding players.

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

  In the above embodiment, only one CPU 121 is mounted on the effect control board 102. The CPU 121 reads the effect data from the ROM 123, and stores the effect data in the execution effect data area 122-2 of the RAM 122. The writing, the development of the image data in the frame buffer 122-3, and the display on the liquid crystal display 4 of the image corresponding to the image data developed in the frame buffer 122-3 are all controlled. On the other hand, a video processor that controls display of an image on the liquid crystal display 4 may be provided separately from the CPU 121. Here, the video processor may have its own memory (VRAM) separately from the RAM 122.

  When the video processor has its own VRAM, only the frame buffer can be provided in the VRAM, or both the execution effect data area and the frame buffer can be provided in the VRAM. In the former case, the CPU 121 performs a process from reading the effect data to the ROM 123 to writing to the execution effect data area 122-2 and sends a command to the video processor, and the video processor sends the effect data from the execution effect data area 122-2. And the image data can be developed in a frame buffer in the VRAM.

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

  On the other hand, if the video processor does not have its own VRAM, both the CPU 121 and the video processor may write data to the RAM 122. In this case, the CPU 121 controls from the reading of the effect data to the ROM 123 to the writing to the execution effect data area 122-2 to the frame buffer 122-3 based on the effect data written in the execution effect data area 122-2. The video processor can control the development of the image data and the display of the image on the liquid crystal display 4.

  Note that the CPU 121 and the video processor control the reading of the effect data from the ROM 123 and the writing of the effect data in the execution effect data area 122-2 (or the execution effect data area in the VRAM) for each word. You don't have to. For example, the first address and the last address (or data size) of the effect data to be read from the ROM 123 are specified, and the data in the specified range is collected in the execution effect data area 122-2 (or the execution effect data area in the VRAM). Even when the data is transferred and written, the CPU 121 or the video processor controls the reading of the effect data from the ROM 123 and the writing of the effect data in the execution effect data area 122-2 (or the execution effect data area in the VRAM). Will be.

In the above embodiment, the demonstration effect has been started because the game has not progressed for a predetermined time in a period other than during the game, but this demonstration effect effect data is the first time the execution effect data area of the RAM 122 It was supposed to be written in 122-2. On the other hand, when one game is over (for example, triggered by reception of a gaming state command), demonstration effect presentation data may be written in the execution effect data area 122-2. However, during the bonus or RT, demonstration effect data is not written even if one game is over.
In this case, when it is determined that the game is not progressing for a predetermined time in a period other than during the game, or when the credit or the bet amount is settled, the execution effect data area 122-at the end of the game. The demonstration effect may be executed using the effect data written in 2.

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

  In the above embodiment, the gaming state is controlled to the big bonus or the regular bonus even during a period other than during the game from the operation of the start lever 11 to the derivation of the display result on the variable display device 2 (that is, In the period during which the bonus medium effect is performed) or in the period in which the gaming state is controlled to RT (that is, the continuous effect is performed), the demonstration effect is performed by performing a positive control of setting the demo invalid flag. Was forbidden.

  On the other hand, when the demonstration effect production data is written by a module different from the bonus production data, the gaming state is controlled to the big bonus or the regular bonus (ie, the bonus production production). The program executed during the period when the game state is controlled by RT (ie, when the continuous production is performed) is not called up by calling the module for writing the production data of the demonstration production. It is also possible to prohibit the performance from being performed.

  In the above embodiment, when a big bonus or regular bonus is won, or when winning a cherry, the game state is controlled to RT where the replay winning probability is high only for the subsequent three games, and the big bonus or regular is controlled. Even if a bonus was won, winning would be difficult, and continuous production would be performed during that time. On the other hand, for example, for a predetermined number of games (for example, 500 games) after the end of the big bonus, the RT has a different property from the RT for performing the continuous effect (referred to as an RT for the effect), It is good also as what controls to RT (it is called advantageous RT) which makes a replay winning probability higher than a normal game state.

  The advantageous RT may have a lower replay winning probability than the production RT, but the replay winning probability is such that the medal payout rate is 1 or more (that is, the number of medals possessed by the player increases during the advantageous RT). Is higher than the normal RT, it becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player. Also, the advantageous RT does not end even if the big bonus or the regular bonus is won, and can be continued until the predetermined number of games is consumed or the big bonus or the regular bonus is won.

  In this way, if the big bonus or regular bonus is won, the advantageous RT will not be terminated, but the advantageous RT will continue until the big bonus or regular bonus is won, so that the player has no relation to his own game intervention. In addition, it is possible to avoid losing the advantage of the advantageous RT of a predetermined game number duration. However, if you win the big bonus or regular bonus, the advantageous RT will end, so even if you win the big bonus or regular bonus while being controlled by the advantageous RT, you will need to perform a game operation to remove them. As a result, playability is improved.

  Also, this advantageous RT can be ended when winning a specific kind of small role or replay (specific role) except when winning a big bonus or regular bonus. The specific combination is missed by the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, and may be a combination different from the combination included in the above embodiment. And, when the game state is controlled to advantageous RT, when a specific role is won, an image that displays information that can specify that fact on the liquid crystal display 4, voice that is output from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U, etc. It is possible to notify the player.

  The right (navigation right) to be notified of information that can be specified that the specific combination has been won may be granted when the player clears a predetermined mission in the big bonus immediately before being controlled by the advantageous RT. it can. A plurality of types of missions may be met for the player during the big bonus, and the player may be able to select a mission imposed by his / her operation at the start of the big bonus.

  The specific combination may be composed of a plurality of types of operation procedures of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning a prize (for example, “red 7”, “ “White 7” and “BAR” are arranged one by one at intervals of 7 frames, “Red 7-bell-bell” is specified role A, “White 7-bell-bell” is specified role B, and “BAR-bell-” Bell ”is designated role C). And when one of the multiple types of specific roles is elected, if there is a right to navigate, it will notify the type of the specific role that has been elected, and if there is no right to navigation, only that one of the specific roles has been won It is good also as what alert | reports.

  A navigation right is granted every time a mission is cleared. For example, when a navigation right for 50 games is granted by completing one mission, the player clears five missions. Then, until the 250 game award is awarded after the big bonus is over, information that can specify that fact can be notified when the specific combination is won. Or, if one navigation right is granted in one mission, if the player clears five missions, the specific role will be held until the specific role is won five times in the advantageous RT. It is possible to notify information capable of specifying that the player has been won.

  As described above, when the navigation right is granted in the advantageous RT, the player operates the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R so that the specific combination is not won according to the information notified when the specific combination is won. Thus, the advantageous RT can be prevented from being terminated. As described above, the player can intervene in the game by his / her own operation regarding the continuation of the advantageous RT advantageous to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, by allowing the player to select the type of mission imposed, the player's sense of intervention in the game can be further enhanced, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  Also, an advantageous RT with a medal payout rate exceeding 1 (RT having a replay winning probability as high as that of the production RT) and a disadvantage RT (for example, a replay determination value) in which the medal payout rate is not significantly different from the normal gaming state It is also possible to provide an RT with a number that is different from the normal gaming state and only one, and to control either the advantageous RT or the disadvantaged RT according to the winning combination in the normal gaming state. The number of continuous games of advantageous RT and disadvantageous RT can be a predetermined number of games.

  At least one of an advantageous role for controlling the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the advantageous RT and a disadvantageous role for controlling the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the disadvantageous RT is the stop button 12L, 12C, 12R. A combination that is missed by the operation procedure can be used as a combination different from the combination included in the above embodiment (the same combination as the specific combination described above). It should be noted that from the end of the big bonus until a certain number of games (for example, 15 games) are consumed, it is possible to control to a gaming state that cannot be won by disadvantages in the internal lottery.

  Further, even when an advantageous role and / or a disadvantageous role are won when the game state is controlled to a normal game state, information that can specify that fact can be notified to the player. Regarding the right to be notified of information that can identify the winning combination and / or disadvantaged combination, if the gaming state immediately before being controlled to the normal gaming state is a big bonus, the big bonus It can be given when the player clears a predetermined mission. The navigation right in this case, and the mission to grant it, may be the same as the navigation right to notify the winning of the specific role that ends the above advantageous RT and the mission to grant it. it can.

  As described above, when the navigation right is granted in the normal gaming state, the player is allowed to win / disadvantage the advantageous player according to the information notified when the advantageous player and / or disadvantageous player is elected. By operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R so as not to win a prize, it is possible to control the advantageous RT or not to control the disadvantaged RT. As described above, the player can intervene in the game by his / her own operation regarding the control to the advantageous RT and disadvantageous RT, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, when the big bonus or the regular bonus is won, the game state is controlled to RT in which the replay winning probability is increased only during the subsequent three games (however, the RT is won by winning the cherry) Was also controlled when). On the other hand, when the big bonus (or regular bonus) is won, the gaming state may be controlled to AT (Assist Time) until the prescribed number of games (for example, 30 games) is consumed. During this time, control is performed in conjunction with RT that has a higher replay winning probability than the normal gaming state (however, it has a different property from continuous RT and does not have much difference in replay winning probability compared to normal gaming state). It may be a thing.

  The winning combination for which the winning is notified by the AT controlled after the bonus winning may be composed of a plurality of types in which the operating procedures of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R for winning are exclusive ( For example, for the left reel 3L and the right reel 3R, “red 7”, “white 7”, and “BAR” are arranged one by one at intervals of 7 frames, and “red 7-bell-red 7” is assigned to the subject role A. , “Red 7-Bell-White 7” is the target role B, “Red 7-Bell-BAR” is the target role C, “White 7-Bell-Red 7” is the target role D, “White 7-Bell-White 7” ”Is the target role E,“ White 7-Bell-BAR ”is the target role F,“ BAR-Bell-Red 7 ”is the target role G,“ BAR-Bell-White 7 ”is the target role H,“ BAR-Bell- ” BAR "is the target role I).

  Here, when one of the types of target roles is won, the medal payout rate exceeds 1 if it is calculated that the winning items are always won. However, the proportion according to the type of the target role ( For example, if there are the above-mentioned target combinations A to I and the winning probabilities are the same, calculating that the winning combination can be won only in 1/9), the payout rate of medals is less than 1. Winning probability can be set.

  In this way, the player's advantage between the game up to winning the big bonus (or regular bonus) and the game up to the consumption of the specified number of games after winning the big bonus (or regular bonus) The difference is caused to be greater than the difference in the winning probability of each combination in each game state, so that the game can be sharpened. Moreover, since the AT after winning the big bonus (or regular bonus) is a game state that is truly advantageous to the player on the premise of the player's technical intervention, the interest of the game can be further improved. it can.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the control method, when the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is detected, the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R are within the range of the maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds from the symbol displayed at that time ( It is determined whether or not there is a winning symbol having a winning flag set in a range of a total of five frames including the displayed symbol and the amount drawn.

  If there is a symbol with a winning flag set (determined from the symbol of the role that is given priority for derivation in duplicate wins), select the symbol for winning the winning combination and select the winning line (already stopped) When there is a reel, the winning display mode can be derived along with the symbols on the stopped reel. Otherwise, a symbol for not winning any combination is selected and derived. That is, even when the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by this control method, it can be derived by stopping the symbols within the range of the maximum stop delay time after the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is detected. The display mode corresponding to the setting status of the winning flag is derived as the display result of the variable display device 2.

  In the above embodiment, when the bet number has already been set and credits remain, medals corresponding to the bet number set by the operation of the first settlement button 16 are settled first, and the second time The medals corresponding to the credits are settled by operating the settlement button 16. On the other hand, the credit may be settled by operating the first settlement button 16 and the bet number set by the second manipulation button 16 may be settled. Moreover, it is good also as what settles both the number of bets and credit only by operation of the settlement button 16 once.

  In the case of the former, when the credit is settled by the first operation of the settlement button 16, the bonus music or the output during the continuous production is muted. In the latter case, the output of the bonus medium music or the continuous production music is muted by operating the check button 16 for adjusting both the bet amount and the credit. In addition, in the state where the bet number has already been set and the credits remain, the blinking of the reel lamp 3LP corresponding to the winning line where the symbols of the winning combination are arranged at the time when the bet number is set is stopped. In any case, it is not necessary to perform the process of stopping the blinking of the reel lamp 3LP again at the operation timing of the settlement button 16.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a control circuit of the slot machine of FIG. 1. It is the schematic which shows the wiring connection state of the game control board and the electronic component for games connected to a game control board. It is a circuit diagram which shows the supply line of the backup power supply with respect to a game control part. It is a figure which shows the output format of the security signal output from an external output board | substrate. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the attachment base for attaching a board | substrate case and a board | substrate case to the housing | casing which makes the main body of a slot machine, and a connector control member. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the attachment base for attaching a board | substrate case and a board | substrate case to the housing | casing which makes the main body of a slot machine, and a connector control member. It is a perspective view which shows the state which assembled | attached the substrate case to the attachment base. It is a principal part expansion perspective view of the attachment side member and connector cap which comprise a connector control member. (A) is AA sectional drawing of FIG. 9, (b), (c) is BB sectional drawing of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state which assembled | attached the board | substrate case to the attachment base, and also attached the connector cap with respect to the attachment side member. (A) is CC sectional drawing of FIG. 11, (b) is DD sectional drawing of FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the mounting base and cover part which comprise a connector control member. It is a perspective view which shows the state which assembled | attached the cover part with respect to the mounting base. (A) is EE sectional drawing of FIG. 14, (b) is FF sectional drawing of FIG. It is a figure which shows the storage area of RAM in an effect control board. (A) is a figure which shows the symbol combination of the winning combination, (b) is a figure which shows the example of the winning combination table according to gaming state. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process which the control part in a game control board performs when a reset signal is input. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process which the control part in a game control board performs for every game. 20 is a flowchart showing in detail the BET process of FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing in detail the BET process of FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing in detail the settlement process of FIG. 19. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery process of FIG. 19 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the winning determination process of FIG. 19 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the payout process of FIG. 19 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the process which the control part in an effect control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process which the control part in an effect control board performs.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 2 Variable display device 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 3LP Reel lamp 4 Liquid crystal display 7L, 7R, 7U Speaker 13 Medal slot 14 Single BET button 15 MAXBET button 16 Checkout button 101 Game control board 111 CPU
112 RAM
113 ROM
102 Production control board 121 CPU
122 RAM
123 ROM
200 board case 232 sealing piece 250 mounting base 500 connector restricting member 600a cable 610a cable side connector 620a board side connector

Claims (9)

By setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, the game can be started, and the display result is derived to a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified. In a slot machine where one game is over and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
A light effect unit that includes a plurality of light emitters that irradiate light to the variable display device, and that produces an effect by changing a light emission mode of the light emitters;
Game value storage means for storing a player-owned game value;
Bet number setting means for setting a bet number using at least the game value stored in the game value storage means;
Return control means for performing return control for returning the game value stored in the game value storage means in response to an operation of a predetermined game value return operation means;
As a display result of the variable display device, a winning determination means for determining whether or not a winning display result including a small combination display result accompanied by the addition of the gaming value is derived;
Game value giving means for giving a predetermined number of game values to a player when it is determined that the small combination display result is derived by the winning determination means;
Game transition determining means for determining a transition to a game ready state in which a betting number for starting a new game can be set by the betting number setting means;
After it is determined that the winning display result is derived by the winning determination means, and the transition to the game preparation state is determined by the game transition determination means, a plurality of light emitters included in the light effect means are determined. A winning notification means for notifying that the winning display result has been derived by setting the light emitting mode to a predetermined light emitting mode;
A winning notification ending means for ending the notification by the winning notification means when the gaming value return operation means is operated when the winning notification means is informing that the winning display result has been derived. A slot machine characterized by comprising. The winning notification notifying means also notifies the winning notification means when the betting number is set by the betting number setting means when the winning notification means is informed that the winning display result has been derived. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the slot machine is terminated. When the game transition determination unit determines that the small role display result is derived by the winning determination unit, the transition to the game preparation state is determined upon completion of the provision of the game value by the game value provision unit. When it is determined that the small combination display result is not derived, transition to the game preparation state is determined based on the display result derived on the variable display device. The slot machine described in. Delay means for delaying the transition to the game ready state when a predetermined condition is established in the game;
The winning notification means is configured to display the winning display from the start of the delay when the delay means delays the transition to the game preparation state when it is determined that the winning combination display result is derived by the winning determination means. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a result is derived. In the production means provided separately from the light production means, further comprising production control means for performing a predetermined production according to the progress of the game,
The effect control means terminates the effect that is performed by the effect means when the game value return operation means is operated when the effect means is performing the effect. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising means. The effect means includes an image display device capable of displaying an image,
The production control means includes
To the image display device as the predetermined effect including a continuous effect that continues for a predetermined continuous effect period longer than one game and a demonstration effect that is executed after the gaming value return operation means is operated. Image effect data storage means for storing in advance a plurality of types of image effect data respectively corresponding to a plurality of types of effects performed by displaying images of
A means for storing data in a readable and writable manner, and an execution effect data area in which image effect data corresponding to an effect being executed among the plurality of types of image effect data is written, and written in the execution effect data area Image effect data storage means including an image data area in which display image data indicating an image to be displayed on the image display device created based on the image effect data is written;
According to the display image data written in the image data area, the execution of the effect by displaying the image on the image display device including the continuous effect and the demonstration effect is controlled, and the display image data written in the image data region Image production control means for outputting a corresponding image signal and displaying the image on the image display device,
The image effect control means
When the predetermined start condition is satisfied, the continuous effect data write is performed to read the image effect data of the continuous effect from the image effect data storage unit and write the read image effect data of the continuous effect in the execution effect data area. Means,
Demo effect data that reads the image effect data of the demonstration effect from the image effect data storage means after the game value return operation means is operated, and writes the read image effect data of the demonstration effect in the execution effect data area. Writing means;
After the continuous effect data writing means writes the image effect data of the continuous effect in the execution effect data area until the end of the continuous effect period, the demonstration effect data writing means has the execution effect data area. The slot machine according to claim 5, further comprising: a demonstration effect prohibiting unit that prohibits writing of the image effect data of the demonstration effect. Continuous sound output control means for continuously outputting a continuous sound effect over one game from the sound effect output means when the progress of the game is in a predetermined state;
Silence control means for performing control to reduce the volume level of the continuous sound effect when the gaming value return operation means is operated when the continuous sound effect is output by the continuous sound effect output control means; The game machine according to claim 1, further comprising: The return control means includes means for performing return control for returning the game value according to the bet number set by the bet number setting means in response to an operation of the game value return operation means,
The slot machine is
Continuous sound output control means for continuously outputting a continuous sound effect over one game from the sound effect output means when the progress of the game is in a predetermined state;
Silence control means for performing control to reduce the volume level of the continuous sound effect when the gaming value return operation means is operated when the continuous sound effect is output by the continuous sound effect output control means; The game machine according to claim 1, further comprising: A gaming electronic component including at least one of a first electronic component that outputs a signal related to the progress of the game and a second electronic component that receives a signal related to the progress of the game;
At least the game that is controlled to advance the game by being electrically connected to the gaming electronic component and receiving a signal from the first electronic component and / or outputting a signal to the second electronic component A game control board equipped with game control means including value storage means, bet number setting means, return control means, winning determination means, and game transition determination means;
At least one wiring for electrically connecting the gaming electronic component and the game control board, provided between the gaming electronic component and the gaming control board so as to be detachable by connection between connectors; ,
A relay board that is connected at least between the wiring and the connector, and relays signal input and output between the gaming electronic component and the gaming control board;
A connection release restriction state in which the connection between the connectors on the wiring between the gaming electronic component and the game control board is unreleasable unless the release restriction member related to the connection between the connectors is destroyed. A connection release regulating means to form,
The disconnection restricting means includes
A first connection release regulating means for disabling the connection between the connectors of the wiring between the game control board and the relay board;
9. The device according to claim 1, further comprising: a second connection release restriction unit that disables connection between the connectors of the wiring between the relay board and the gaming electronic component. The gaming machine according to the item.

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