JP2009153590A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of enhancing the amusement of the play by a game played in an advantageous game state. <P>SOLUTION: The play in the slot machine can be controlled in a replay time (RT) state. When a single bonus is selected and won in the RT state, the play is controlled in the single bonus state which increases the probability of selecting a 15-token winning combination as a trigger for terminating the RT state in the next game round. When the 15-token winning combination is not won, the control in the RT state is restarted thereafter. Meanwhile, when the 15-token winning combination is won, the control in the RT state is not restarted. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

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

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

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

For such a slot machine, the player can obtain the benefit of not having to consume medals for setting the number of bets by winning a replay. Some RTs (Replay Time) that change the winning probability of replay (improve the winning probability) without changing it are determined as advantageous gaming states other than a bonus such as a big bonus and a regular bonus. Such RT has been completed on condition that a predetermined RT end symbol is stopped on the line (for example, see Patent Document 1).
JP 2006-15000 A

  In the conventional slot machine, while being controlled by RT, whether or not to allow the derivation of the RT end symbol is drawn every time the game starts, and in the case of winning, the RT end symbol is derived in the game. In some cases, RT was terminated. For this reason, it was only possible to ask whether or not the RT end symbol was derived during one game from the start to the end of the game. Further, whether or not to allow the RT end symbol to be derived is determined according to a certain probability. For this reason, the degree of tension that the player has with respect to the end of the RT is always constant while being controlled by the RT. As a result, the game during RT became monotonous and the interest of the game could not be improved.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can improve the interest of the game by a game in an advantageous game state.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) It is possible to start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets (3, but 1 during a regular bonus) for one game, and a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information. In the slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is finished by deriving the display result and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device.
Before the display result of the variable display device is derived, a plurality of types of winnings including transition winnings (single bonus (1) to (3), big bonuses (1) to (3)) accompanied by a transition of the gaming state. A pre-determining means (lottery process) for determining whether or not to allow each occurrence;
Derivation control means (reel rotation processing) for deriving the display result of the variable display device according to the determination result of the prior determination means;
Advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state (RT2, AT, etc.) advantageous to the player when the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the big bonus is terminated) (when the big bonus is terminated in the payout process) , A process of setting a specified number of games in the RT counter according to the type of big bonus that has been completed),
Special game control means for controlling the next one game as a special game (single bonus) when a single transition winning (single bonus (1) to (3)) occurs among the transfer winnings (single bonus in winning determination processing) Processing to control to single bonus when winning any of the above, processing to control to single bonus while maintaining control to RT2 (high probability of replay) when winning single bonus when controlled by RT2) And
The pre-determining means improves the probability of determining whether to allow the generation of a specific winning (15 winning combinations (1) to (3)) among the plural types of winnings when the special game is performed ( (Each 15 winning combination (1) to (3) is 65 / 65536≈0.1% for RT2 but 8000 / 65536≈12% for single bonus, see FIG. 15) ,
The derivation control means is subject to predetermined end display results (“black cherry bell-bell”, “net cherry cherry-bell” on condition that the advance determination means determines that the specific winning is permitted. "Bell-Bell", "White Cherry-Bell-Bell"),
The advantageous state control means terminates the advantageous state when the end display result is derived in the advantageous state (when winning one of 15 winning combinations (1) to (3) in the winning determination process). To reset the RT counter).

  According to such a configuration, the probability that it is determined to allow the generation of a specific prize that is a trigger for deriving the end display result for ending the advantageous state is improved when the special game is being played. For this reason, even when the player is in the advantageous state, depending on whether or not the special game is in progress, the generation of the specific winning is permitted and the end display result is derived, and the tension is felt that the advantageous state ends. Can be different. In addition, the special game is controlled by a single transfer winning. For this reason, when it is in an advantageous state, it can be asked as a 1st step whether generation | occurrence | production of a single transfer prize is permitted. Further, when the occurrence of a single transfer prize is permitted, as a second stage, it can be asked whether or not a single transfer prize will occur. Further, when a single transfer prize is generated and the game is controlled as a special game, it is possible to ask whether or not the generation of a specific prize is permitted as the third stage. Furthermore, when the occurrence of the specific winning is permitted, it is possible to ask whether or not the end display result is derived as the fourth stage. In this way, the degree of tension held by the player when in an advantageous state is changed in stages, and whether or not a single transfer prize is generated and whether or not an end display result is derived are asked. Can do. As a result, it is possible to add interest to the game in the advantageous state and improve the interest of the game in the advantageous state.

  The multiple types of winnings include a re-game winning (replay) that allows the next game to be played without using game value, and the advantageous state control means sets the re-game winning as a normal game as an advantageous state. Control may be performed to a state (RT2) in which control is generated with a higher probability than the state. Thereby, during the advantageous state, a re-game winning is generated with high probability, so that it is possible to play the game while reducing the consumption of gaming value.

(2) The pre-determining means further improves the probability of determining that the occurrence of a general winning (bell) among the plurality of types of winnings is permitted when the special game is performed (see FIG. 15),
The derivation control means derives a predetermined display result (“bell-bell-bell”) different from the end display result when it is determined by the pre-decision means that the occurrence of the general winning is permitted.
The variable display device has a plurality of variable display areas (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying the plurality of types of identification information, and the identification information is derived from each of the plurality of variable display areas. Is possible,
The derivation control unit is configured to determine whether the pre-decision unit determines that the occurrence of the general winning is permitted or when the determination that the generation of the specific winning is permitted. A display result constituting a part of the predetermined display result and a part of the end display result is derived in the variable display area excluding one variable display area (third stop reel) among the variable display areas ( A double tempering state that can win both the bell and the 15-piece combination).

  According to such a configuration, a display result that constitutes a part of the predetermined display result and a part of the end display result in the variable display area excluding one variable display area is derived. For this reason, while the one variable display area is variably displayed in the special game in which the probability that the end display result is derived is improved by improving the probability that the specific winning is permitted, the predetermined display result is changed. Whether it is derived or the end display result is derived can be determined, and the interest of the game can be improved.

The above slot machine may have the following configuration.
Providing production means for performing a predetermined production,
The production means is
When the occurrence of a single transfer prize is permitted, the first effect (the effect of notifying that one of the single bonuses has been won) is performed (see timing 1 in FIG. 16),
During the period from the time when the single shift prize is generated until the next game is started (timing 8 to timing 9 etc.), the second effect (the effect of inquiring whether or not to win any of the 15 cards) is performed. (See timing 8 to timing 9 in FIG. 16),
In the next game, a third effect (an effect for notifying information related to winning of 15 sheets) is performed (see timing 9 in FIG. 16).

  Thus, it is possible to effectively tell whether or not a single transition prize is generated by performing the first effect, and whether or not the generation of the specific prize is permitted by performing the second effect. Thus, it is possible to effectively ask whether or not a specific prize is generated by performing the third performance. As a result, it is possible to add interest by production, and to improve the interest of the game in the advantageous state.

(3) Special gaming state control means for controlling to a special gaming state advantageous to the player when a special transition winning (big bonus (1) to (3)) occurs among the above-mentioned transition winnings (big in winning determination processing) A bonus (1) to (3) process to control a big bonus when winning a prize)
When the pre-determining means determines that the occurrence of the specific winning is permitted at a higher rate when the game state is different from the special game (RT2) than when the game state is the special game Are simultaneously determined to allow the occurrence of the special transition prize (see Big Bonus (1) +15 (1) to (3)).

  According to such a configuration, when the end display result is derived, it is determined that the special transition prize is allowed to be generated when the gaming state is different from the special game rather than the special game. On the other hand, the expectation that the player has can be raised, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets (3, but 1 during the regular bonus) for one game, and a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information. In the slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is finished by deriving the display result and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device.
Before the display result of the variable display device is derived, a plurality of types including a transition prize (1 game CT (1) to (3), big bonus (1) to (3)) accompanied by a transition of the gaming state. A pre-determining means (lottery process) for determining whether or not to allow each winning
Derivation control means (reel rotation processing) for deriving the display result of the variable display device according to the determination result of the prior determination means;
Advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state (RT2, AT, etc.) advantageous to the player when the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the big bonus is terminated) (when the big bonus is terminated in the payout process) , A process of setting a specified number of games in the RT counter according to the type of big bonus that has been completed),
Special game control means for controlling the next game as a special game (1 game CT) when a single transfer prize (1 game CT (1) to (3)) occurs among the transfer prizes (in the prize determination process) Processing to control to 1 game CT when winning one of the 1 games CT, 1 game while maintaining control to RT2 (high replay probability) when 1 game CT is won when controlled by RT2 Processing to be controlled by CT),
The pre-determining means determines whether or not to allow the occurrence of a specific winning (replay (1) to (3)) among at least the plurality of types of winnings when the special game,
The derivation control means is predetermined depending on whether or not it is determined that the specific winning is permitted when the special game is selected (when winning flags are set for all small roles). End display results (“black cherry-bell-bell”, “net cherry-bell-bell”, “white cherry-bell-bell”) can be derived (for example, any one of replays (1) to (3)) The end display result can be derived when winning, or the end display result can be derived when none of the replays (1) to (3) is won).
The advantageous state control means ends the advantageous state when the end display result is derived in the advantageous state (“black cherry bell-bell”, “net cherry bell-bell” in the winning determination process). , Processing for resetting the RT counter when any of “white cherry-bell-bell” is stopped and displayed on the winning line).

  According to such a configuration, when the game is a special game, the end display result can be derived depending on whether or not it is determined that the generation of the specific winning is permitted. For this reason, even when it is in an advantageous state, depending on whether or not it is during a special game, the end display result can be derived and the feeling of tension with respect to the end of the advantageous state can be varied. In addition, the special game is controlled by a single transfer winning. For this reason, when it is in an advantageous state, it can be asked as a 1st step whether generation | occurrence | production of a single transfer prize is permitted. Further, when the occurrence of a single transfer prize is permitted, as a second stage, it can be asked whether or not a single transfer prize will occur. Further, when a single transfer prize is generated and the game is controlled as a special game, it is possible to ask whether or not the generation of a specific prize is permitted as the third stage. Furthermore, depending on whether or not the occurrence of the specific winning is permitted, it is possible to ask whether or not the end display result is derived as the fourth stage. In this way, the degree of tension held by the player when in an advantageous state is changed in stages, and whether or not a single transfer prize is generated and whether or not an end display result is derived are asked. Can do. As a result, it is possible to add interest to the game in the advantageous state and improve the interest of the game in the advantageous state.

  The multiple types of winnings include re-game winnings (replays (1) to (4)) in which the next game can be performed without using game value. The game may be controlled to a state (RT2) in which a re-game winning is generated with a higher probability than in the normal gaming state. Thereby, during the advantageous state, a re-game winning is generated with high probability, so that it is possible to play the game while reducing the consumption of gaming value.

The derivation control means in the slot machine in (4) above is
When it is not the special game, the end display result is not derived regardless of whether it is determined that the specific winning is permitted or not (for example, replay (4) and replay (4) )) May be configured to be replayed (4) reel control is performed so that a winning is generated), or an allowable state relating to the occurrence of the specific winning can derive the end display result When the game is in the allowed state, the end display result is derived at a lower rate when the game is not the special game than when the game is the special game (for example, replays (1) to (3 ) And Replay (4) are won, and reel control is performed so that Replay (1) to (3) wins occur with a very low probability. It may be configured as follows.

  As described above, the derivation control means can vary the ratio of derivation of the end display result depending on whether or not it is a special game, and it can be derived when it is not a special game or when it is not a special game Even when the game is in an allowable state, it is derived at a lower rate than in a special game. Accordingly, whether or not the game is a special game when it is in an advantageous state without changing the probability that it is determined that the occurrence of the specific winning is permitted by the predetermining means according to whether or not the game is a special game. Accordingly, it is possible to vary the degree of tension that the player has in response to the end display result being derived and the advantageous state being ended.

(5) Provided with stop operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to stop the variation display of the identification information,
The derivation control means derives the display result of the variable display device according to the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation procedure of the stop operation means,
When it is determined by the pre-determining means that the generation of the first single transfer prize (single bonus (1), one game CT (1)) among the single transfer prizes is allowed, the procedure for the first single When the stop operating means is operated (the stop switch 8L is operated at a timing at which the “black cherry” symbol of the reel 2L can be pulled in), the display result (“black cherry replay” Replay ”) is derived, and when the stop operation means is operated (the stop switch 8L is operated at a timing at which the“ net cherry ”symbol of the reel 2L can be drawn) in a procedure different from the first single procedure. Without deriving the display result that generates 1 single transfer prize,
When it is determined by the pre-determining means that the generation of a second single transfer prize (single bonus (2), one game CT (2)) different from the first single transfer prize among the single transfer prizes is permitted. In addition, when the stop operation means is operated (the stop switch 8L is operated at a timing at which the “net cherry” symbol of the reel 2L can be drawn) in the second single procedure out of the first single procedure. When the stop operation means is operated in a procedure different from the procedure for the second single, the display result (“net cherry-replay-replay”) for generating the second single transition prize is derived. Do not derive the display result that causes the transfer prize.

  According to such a configuration, there is no common procedure for disabling the occurrence of a single transfer prize, and the single transfer prize is generated by operating in a procedure different from the procedure for generating a single transfer prize that is allowed to occur. Can be disabled. For this reason, for example, the player expects the type of single transfer winning that is allowed to occur, and the stop operation means is operated in a procedure that does not generate the predicted single transfer winning. In addition, when a single transfer winning is not expected in this way, the player can be given a sense of superiority due to the prediction.

(6) Provided with stop operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to stop the variation display of the identification information,
The derivation control means derives the display result of the variable display device according to the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation procedure of the stop operation means,
When it is determined by the pre-determining means that the occurrence of the first specific winning (15 winning combinations (1), replay (1)) among the specific winnings is permitted, the stop is performed in the first ending procedure. When the operation means is operated (the stop switch 8L is operated at a timing at which the “black cherry” symbol of the reel 2L can be pulled in), the end display result (“black cherry-bell-bell”) is derived, and the first When the stop operation means is operated (the stop switch 8L is operated at a timing at which the “net cherry” symbol of the reel 2L can be pulled in) in a procedure different from the procedure for the end, the end display result is not derived,
When it is determined by the pre-determining means that the generation of the second specific winning (the 15 winning combination (2), the replay (2)) among the specific winnings is permitted, the first ending procedure is different. When the stop operating means is operated (the stop switch 8L is operated at a timing at which the “net cherry” symbol on the reel 2L can be pulled in) in the second end procedure in the procedure, the end display result (“net cherry— "Bell-Bell") is derived, and the termination display result is not derived when the stop operation means is operated in a procedure different from the second termination procedure.

  According to such a configuration, there is no common procedure for disabling the generation of the first specific prize and the second specific prize (hereinafter collectively referred to as a specific prize), and a procedure for generating a specific prize that is allowed to occur It is possible to disable the specific winning by operating in a different procedure. For this reason, for example, the player expects the type of specific winning that is allowed to occur, and the stop operation means is operated in a procedure that does not generate the predicted specific winning. In addition, when a specific prize is not generated in anticipation of the above, it is possible to give the player a sense of superiority due to the prediction being made.

  Note that the pre-determining means in the slot machine in which the configuration of (6) is subordinate to (1) is the first specific prize (15 winning combinations (1)) as the specific prize when the special game In addition, the probability of determining that the generation of each of the second specific prizes (15 winning combinations (2)) is allowed may be improved (see FIG. 15). As a result, when the game is a special game, the probability of determining that the first specific winning and the second specific winning are allowed is increased, and the probability that an end display result for ending the advantageous state is derived is increased.

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

  According to such a configuration, a connector connection portion between the first cable and the game control board, a connector connection portion between the first cable and the relay board, and a connector connection between the second cable and the relay board. Each of the portions is in a connection release restricted state that cannot be released unless the release restriction part related to the connector connection is destroyed, so in any of the three connector connection parts on the game control board and the relay board, Unauthorized devices such as driving tools cannot be connected without leaving traces. As a result, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts using the driving tool as much as possible. Note that the driving tool is used to operate various switches and the like provided in the slot machine by causing the game control board to input and output a signal that simulates the signals input and output to and from the game control board from various electronic components. It is possible to automatically advance the game without playing.

  The slot machine described above may be a slot machine further provided with a configuration listed below.

(A) Game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling a game and transmitting control information (command) based on the control of the game;
Production control means (sub control unit 91) for performing production control based on the received control information (command),
The game control means (main control unit 41)
Control information generating means for generating the control information (command);
Game control information storage means (normal command transmission buffer) having a plurality of storage areas capable of storing control information (commands) generated by the control information generation means;
Control information transmission means for transmitting control information (commands) stored in the game control information storage means (normal command transmission buffer) to the effect control means (sub-control unit 91) in a predetermined priority order. Including
The production control means (sub control unit 91)
Production control information storage means (reception buffer) having a plurality of storage areas capable of storing the received control information (command);
Performing an effect to read control information (commands) stored in the effect control information storage means (reception buffer) in the order in which they are stored and to perform an effect in accordance with the read control information (command) Control means,
The effect control information storage means (reception buffer) has a larger storage area than the storage area of the game control information storage means (normal command transmission buffer).

  According to such a configuration, the effect control information storage means has a larger storage area than the storage area of the game control information storage means. In this way, when performing an operation test by connecting the game control means for operation test to the effect control means in order to check whether the effect control means operates normally during development or before shipment, The problem that the efficiency of the test cannot be sufficiently increased can be solved. That is, even when control information is continuously transmitted from the game control means for operation test, the number of control information that can be transmitted at one time and the transmission interval are assumed to be the storage area of the game control information storage means, that is, a normal game. Thus, it is possible to continuously transmit a large amount of control information up to the limit of the storage area of the production control information storage means without being limited according to the number of storage areas allocated by a number that does not overflow. Therefore, the efficiency of the operation test can be effectively increased.

(B) Game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling a game and transmitting control information (command) based on the control of the game;
Effect control means (sub control unit 91) for controlling the effect based on the received control information (command);
A predetermined first frame (housing 1a);
A second frame (front door 1b) provided to be openable and closable with respect to the first frame (housing 1a);
An open / close state detection means (door open detection switch 25) for detecting the open / close state of the second frame (front door 1b);
The game control means (main control unit 41)
Control information generating means for generating the control information (command);
Control information storage means (normal command transmission buffer, door command transmission buffer) for storing control information (command) generated by the control information generation means;
Control information transmission means for transmitting control information (command) stored in the control information storage means (normal command transmission buffer, door command transmission buffer) to the effect control means (sub-control unit 91);
Open / close state detection monitoring means for monitoring the detection state of the open / close state detection means (door open switch 28),
When the open / closed state detection monitoring unit detects a change in the detection state of the open / closed state detection unit (door open detection switch 25) (ON to OFF or OFF to ON), the control information generation unit Open / close state detection information generating means for generating open / close state detection information (door command) indicating the detection state of the open / close state detection means (door open detection switch 25) as the control information (command),
The production control means (sub control unit 91)
Opening for determining whether or not the second frame (front door 1b) is open based on the detection state of the open / close state detection means (door open detection switch 25) indicated by the open / close state detection information (door command). A determination means;
An opening notifying means for notifying the opening of the second frame (front door 1b) when the opening determining means determines that the second frame (front door 1b) is open.

  According to such a configuration, it is often necessary to open the second frame in order to perform an illegal act against the slot machine, but when the second frame is opened, the fact is notified. Therefore, fraud against the slot machine can be effectively prevented. Further, the game control means monitors the detection state of the opening / closing state detection means, and when there is a change in the detection state, the opening / closing state detection information indicating the detection state after the change is used as control information to the effect control means. By only transmitting, the effect control means determines whether or not the second frame is open based on the detection state of the open / close state detection means indicated by the open / close state detection information transmitted from the game control means, and the determination The opening of the second frame can be notified based on the result. Therefore, the game control means does not need to determine whether or not the second frame is open from the detection state of the open / close state detection means when notifying the opening of the second frame. Control load can be reduced.

(C) It is determined whether an abnormality (for example, a door opening error, a setting change error, a closing error, a payout error, etc.) has occurred, and a signal for specifying the type of the abnormality that has occurred is transmitted in a parallel signal system. Signal transmission means (main control unit 41);
Conversion output means (external output board 1000, parallel serial) having an output unit for converting the signal from the signal transmission means into a serial signal system capable of specifying the type of abnormality that has occurred and outputting the same to the outside of the slot machine Conversion circuit 1002).

  According to such a configuration, a signal for specifying the type of abnormality that has occurred can be output from one output unit, and a plurality of signals can be output by providing an output unit for each type of abnormality as in the past. It is not necessary to provide more output units than necessary as compared with output from the unit.

(D) When a predetermined condition (end of big bonus) is established, a re-game high probability state for controlling to a re-game high probability state (RT2) for controlling the re-game winning with a higher probability than the normal game state With control means,
The re-game high probability state control means may control one of a plurality of states having different probabilities that the decision to allow the occurrence of the re-game winning is made (variation (10)). reference). Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to what kind of state is controlled, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In this case, the re-game high probability state control means further includes a first re-game high probability state on condition that the control to the special game state to be transferred due to the occurrence of the special transfer prize has been completed. (RTa) is configured to control,
Further, the pre-determining means controls the first regame display result (replay b) and the second replay among at least a plurality of types of regame display results when the first regame high probability state is controlled. Determining whether or not to allow the generation of a winning so that the probability of allowing the derivation of the game display result (replay c) is higher than the normal gaming state;
The re-game high probability state control means includes:
There is a probability that the pre-determining means determines that the occurrence of the re-game winning is permitted on the condition that the first re-game winning is generated when the first re-game high probability state is established. Control to a second regame high probability state (RTb) that is advantageous to the player higher than the first regame high probability state;
There is a probability that the pre-determining means determines that the occurrence of the re-game winning is permitted on the condition that the second re-game winning is generated when the first re-game high probability state is established. It is configured to control to a disadvantageous state (RTc) for a player who does not control to the second regame high probability state even if the first regame winning is generated lower than the first regame high probability state. (Refer to Modification (10)).

  According to such a structure, when it is controlled to the first regame high probability state, it is expected to be controlled to the second regame high probability state, and it is controlled against the disadvantageous state. Anxiety can be felt, and the fun of the game can be improved as compared with the slot machine that is not controlled to the second regame high probability state or the disadvantaged state.

  Further, in the case of the configuration as described above, a plurality of types of special display results are provided, and when the special game state is controlled according to the type of special transfer winning that has occurred, the re-game high probability The state control means is allowed to determine that the first re-game winning is permitted by the pre-decision means and to allow the second re-game winning to be generated by the pre-decision means. The first regame high probability state (RTa corresponding to the type of the finished special gaming state can be controlled to a plurality of types of first regame high probability states in which at least one of the probabilities is determined. , RTa ′, RTa ″) (see Modification (10)).

  According to such a configuration, the following effects can be obtained as compared with the conventional slot machine in which the big bonus is ended or the RT symbol is derived, that is, the game is controlled to the high probability state of re-game according to a certain probability. . What type of special transfer prize is generated, that is, the type of special transfer prize that is controlled to the high probability state of the first regame type that has a high probability of being determined to allow the occurrence of the first regame prize. It is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not this occurs. In addition, the player can have a different feeling of expectation for being controlled to a more advantageous second regame high probability state according to the type of the special game state to be controlled, and the game can be enhanced. Can be improved.

  (E) After the re-game high probability state is started, the pre-determining means allows the special transition prize to be generated before the number of games played reaches a predetermined number of games (100 games). If it is decided to do so, the re-game high probability state is not ended, and the number of games that have been digested when the special transfer prize is generated or when the special transfer prize is not generated has reached the specified number of games. You may comprise so that the said re-game high probability state may be complete | finished occasionally (refer modification (11)).

  According to such a configuration, after the re-game high probability state is started, even if it is determined that the occurrence of the special transition prize is allowed before reaching the specified number of games, the special transition permitted by the determination is permitted. If no prize is generated, the re-game high probability state is not terminated with the determination, and the re-game high probability state can be continuously controlled until the specified number of games is reached. For this reason, even if it is determined that the special transition winning is permitted in the re-game high probability state, if the special transition winning permitted by the determination does not occur, the re-game high probability state reaches the specified number of games. It is possible to digest until the game is completed, and the re-game high probability state is controlled to the re-game high probability state compared with the conventional slot machine where the re-game high probability state ends due to the occurrence of the special transition prize. It does not give the player a sense of loss when being played. In addition, since the decision to allow the occurrence of the special transfer prize is carried over after the next game by the carryover means, it is determined that the special transfer prize is allowed to occur while being controlled in the re-game high probability state. Can give you a sense of expectation.

(F) The re-game high probability state control means controls to the re-game high probability state (RT) on the condition that the special gaming state has ended,
The special display result for generating the special transition prize is a combination of different types of identification information for each of the plurality of variable display areas (for example, the big bonus (1) is “red 7-grape-melon”, the big bonus ( 2) "Grape-White 7-Black BAR" etc.)
The production execution means
Control is made so that the player is unable to specify the type controlled to the special game state between the occurrence of the special transfer prize and the end of the special game state (regardless of the type of bonus) Bonus production with the same content),
Whether the re-game high probability state is controlled when a predetermined notification condition is satisfied (when the game is consumed a predetermined number of times in the bonus, when a predetermined number of medals are paid out in the bonus, or when the bonus ends) You may comprise so that the re-game high probability state alerting | reporting effect for alerting | reporting may be performed (refer modification (12)).

  According to such a configuration, it is difficult for the player to identify the type of the special transfer winning that has occurred from the display result, and it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice which type of special gaming state is being controlled. For this reason, compared with the conventional slot machine in which the type of the special transition prize is specified from the display result, the player can be focused on the re-game high probability state notification effect. It is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game by performing.

(G) a game value giving means (payout process) for giving a predetermined amount of game value to a player when an award winning is generated among the plurality of types of winnings;
Procedure for performing procedure notification control (navigation effect) for notifying the player of information that can specify a procedure (including operation timing, operation order, etc.) for deriving a winning that is allowed to be derived by the prior determination means A notification means (game effect execution process),
The re-game high probability state control means controls to the re-game high probability state until the special transition prize is generated after it is determined by the pre-decision means that the special transfer prize is allowed to occur. Means (see Modification (13)),
The procedure notification means performs the procedure notification control until a predetermined notification period (number of AT continuing games during AT) elapses from a predetermined timing after being controlled to the re-game high probability state.
In the re-game high probability state, an expected value of the amount of game value given per game per game is specified from the information notified by the procedure notification unit when it is within the notification period. The amount of gaming value used for setting the betting amount is larger than the amount of gaming value used for setting the betting number by operating the stop operation means in the procedure described above. It becomes less than the amount (see Modification (13)).

  According to such a configuration, the following effects can be obtained as compared with the conventional slot machine in which the notification period ends due to the bonus winning against the player's will. Amount of game value that is given when the pre-determining means is in a high probability of re-game from when it is determined that the special transfer winning is permitted until the special transfer winning is generated and within the notification period The expected value of becomes larger than the amount of game value used for setting the bet amount by operating according to the procedure specified from the notified information. Further, the re-game high probability state is continued at least as long as no special transfer prize is generated. For this reason, it is possible to prevent inconvenience that the re-game high probability state ends before the notification period elapses when the player performs a stop operation in a procedure that does not derive the special display result. As a result, the player should be awarded when the re-game is in a high probability state and within the notification period by performing a stop operation according to the procedure specified from the notified information without generating a special transfer prize. A lot of gaming value can be acquired. In addition, after the notification period has elapsed, it is possible to add interest such as generating a special transition prize and controlling the game to a special game state, thereby improving the interest of the game.

(H) Game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling a game and transmitting control information (command) based on the control of the game;
Effect control means (sub control unit 91) for controlling the effect based on the received control information (command);
Production operation means (for example, a touch panel, various switches) provided separately from game operation means (start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc.) operated when the player performs operations related to the progress of the game. )
The production control means (sub control unit 91)
When the control information for test (inspection command) of the operation means for production (touch panel) is received, the operation means inspection means for production for performing the inspection of the operation detection state of the operation means for production (touch panel),
After receiving the test control information (inspection command) of the production operation means (touch panel), control based on reception of new control information (command) until the operation of the production operation means (touch panel) is detected. And during-inspection control prohibition means to be prohibited.

  According to such a configuration, in order to inspect whether or not the performance control means operates normally during development or before shipment, the game control means for operation test is connected to the performance control means and the operation test is performed. In this case, when the production control means receives the test control information for the production operation means, control based on reception of new control information is prohibited until the operation of the production operation means is detected thereafter. Therefore, unless the detection of the operation detection state of the effect operation means is performed, the operation does not shift to the operation based on reception of new control information. For example, the effect control means receives the test control information of the effect operation means. After that, even when the next test control information is newly transmitted by mistake before the operation of the production operation means is detected, the detection of the operation detection status of the production operation means can be normally performed.

  Note that the control information may be information indicating the control state of the game control means, or information indicating designation or instruction of effect control. In addition, the fact that the in-inspection control prohibiting means prohibits control based on reception of new control information may not be reception of new control information itself, or may be received but received new control information. Control based on the above may not be performed.

(I) In the slot machine of (H), the effect operating means detects an operation within a predetermined area based on detection states of a plurality of sensors (light receiving devices 56a and 56b) and specifies the operated position. Including touch panel
When the detection time of one of the plurality of sensors (light receiving devices 56a and 56b) exceeds a predetermined time, the production control means (sub control unit 91) exceeds the predetermined time. Abnormal sensor invalidating means for invalidating detection of the sensors (light receiving devices 56a and 56b) is included.

  According to such a configuration, when the detection time of any sensor exceeds a predetermined time, the detection of that sensor is invalidated, so even if some sensors fail, only the failed sensor Since it is invalidated, it is possible to prevent the touch panel from becoming unusable even though the player's operation can be detected by a normal sensor.

  The anomaly sensor invalidation means may invalidate the detection of the sensor whose detection time exceeds a predetermined time, and thereafter not use the invalidated sensor, or periodically invalidate the sensor. The status may be checked and the invalidation may be canceled when the normal status (non-detection status) is confirmed, or the status is invalidated when the normal status is confirmed upon restart. May be canceled.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to this embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a (not shown) whose front surface is open, and a front door 1b pivotally supported at a side end of the housing.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, “orange”, “plum”, “watermelon”, “bell”, “replay”, “black cherry” (black paint in FIG. 3) are provided on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. ”,“ Net cherry (net-painted cherry in FIG. 3) ”,“ white cherry (white cherry in FIG. 3) ”,“ black 7 (black 7 in FIG. 3) ”, A plurality of identifiable symbols such as “net 7 (mesh 7 in FIG. 3)” and “white 7 (white 7 in FIG. 3)” are drawn in a predetermined order. It is. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively. In addition, the portions other than the portions on which the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are drawn are white, and light is transmitted with high transmittance. The portions on which the symbols are drawn also correspond to the colors of the symbols. It is designed to transmit light.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously formed in the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect the reference position and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are irradiated with white light from the back side. A reel LED 55 is provided. The reel LED 55 includes nine LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

  Further, a display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 4) is disposed at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a normally white liquid crystal panel having transparency in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and a transmissive region 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 of the display region 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side through the see-through window 3. There are two types of liquid crystal displays: a non-glare type liquid crystal display with non-glare processing on the surface of the liquid crystal panel and a glare type liquid crystal display with glare processing (gloss processing). In the embodiment, a glare type liquid crystal display in which glare processing is applied to the surface of the display area 51a is used. In addition, a backlight (not shown) that irradiates the display area 51a from behind is provided on the back surface of the display area 51a excluding the transmissive area 51b, and a concealing member that conceals the inside is further provided on the back surface. (Not shown) is provided.

  On the front side (front side in FIG. 1) of the liquid crystal display 51, an instruction (for example, touch operation) from the player to the display surface is detected, and the position (for example, the position where the touch operation is performed) is specified. Light-emitting devices 56a and 56b and light-receiving devices 57a and 57b that constitute a touch panel for the above-described purpose are installed. The light emitting devices 56a and 56b include a plurality of infrared light emitting elements (for example, LEDs). The light receiving devices 57a and 57b include a plurality of infrared light receiving elements (for example, phototransistors).

  The light emitting device 56a and the light receiving device 57a are installed in pairs in the horizontal direction across the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51. The light emitting device 56a and the light receiving device 57a are installed so that infrared rays radiated from the plurality of light emitting elements provided in the light emitting device 56a can be received by the plurality of light receiving elements provided in the light receiving device 57a. Similarly, the light emitting device 56b and the light receiving device 57b are installed in pairs in the vertical direction across the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The light emitting device 56b and the light receiving device 57b are installed so that infrared rays emitted from the plurality of light emitting elements provided in the light emitting device 56b can be received by the plurality of light receiving elements provided in the light receiving device 57b.

  In the present embodiment, infrared grids are formed along the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 by emitting infrared rays from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b. When a touch operation is performed on the display surface by the player, the light receiving devices 57a and 57b detect the shielding of infrared rays and output a signal for specifying the position where the detected light receiving element is arranged. To the touch panel controller 99 described later. The touch panel controller 99 can specify the position where the touch operation is performed on the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 based on signals from the light receiving devices 57a and 57b, and the touch panel is formed by these. Yes.

  The light emitting devices 56 a and 56 b constituting the touch panel are installed on the left side and the lower side of the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51, and the light receiving devices 57 a and 57 b are installed on the right side and the upper side of the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51. The touch panel can detect a touch operation in an area surrounded by the light emitting devices 56a and 56b and the light receiving devices 57a and 57b, and can specify a position where the touch operation is performed.

  Further, on the front door 1b, a medal is inserted using a medal insertion unit 4 into which a medal can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 from which a medal is paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player). A single BET switch 5 operated when setting the number of bets for a minute, and using a credit, a specified number of bets determined in accordance with the gaming state within the range (the normal game described later in this embodiment) MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting a state (also referred to as an initial gaming state), 3 in RT (replay time) 1-2, and 1 in a regular bonus provided during a big bonus described later, as credits Operation when the medal used for setting the medal and the bet number stored is settled (the medal used for the credit and bet number setting is returned) The player can operate the settlement switch 10, the start switch 7 that is operated when starting the game, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. Each is provided.

  The front door 1b also displays a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals acquired in a big bonus, which will be described later, and an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs. A game auxiliary display 12 and a payout display 13 for displaying the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning are provided.

  Further, on the front door 1b, a 1BETLED 14 that notifies that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, a 2BETLED 15 that notifies that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 bets are set. 3BET LED 16 to notify when lit, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted is lit, start valid LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (previous Waiting state LED 19 for informing that it is in the state of waiting for the start of reel rotation since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the game, during replay informing that it is in the replay game described later An LED 20 is provided.

  Further, inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is effective. In the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R that indicate that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective are turned on. (See FIG. 4).

  Further, inside the front door 1b, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for canceling an error state excluding a RAM abnormality error described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, and changing a set value described later A set value display 24 for displaying the set value at that time or during confirmation of the set value, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, which will be described later, are provided in a hopper tank 34 a provided inside the housing 1 a. (See FIG. 2) The flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the side or the medal payout exit 9 side, the inserted medal that is inserted from the medal insertion section 4 and flows down to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector (not shown) having a sensor 31 and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a reel sensor 33L that can detect the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, as shown in FIG. 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), the reel unit 2 including the reel LED 55, the external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, the hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and the hopper tank 34a A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals stored in the medal payout opening 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided. .

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full sensor 35 a made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced apart from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals is provided. It is possible to detect that the medal storage amount stored in the inside when it is conductive by contacting through the medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, that the overflow tank is full. It has become.

  On the front surface of the power supply box 100 is a stop for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function that controls the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at the end of a big bonus, which will be described later. Switch 36a, for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function for controlling automatic settlement processing (processing for returning (returning) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at the end of a big bonus, which will be described later It functions as an automatic settlement switch 36b, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change mode at startup, and a reset switch for canceling an error state and a stop state except for a RAM abnormality error in a normal state. A reset that functions as a setting switch to change the setting value of the winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery, which will be described later DOO / setting switch 38, a power switch 39 which is operated to turn ON / OFF the power supply is provided.

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

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged in the middle stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the symbols arranged in the upper stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R are displayed. The winning line L2 set across the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the winning line L3 set across the lower symbols, the lower stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the upper right side. Five types of winning lines L4 set across the symbols lined up in a row, the upper row of the reel 2L, the middle row of the reel 2C, the lower row of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L5 set across the symbols lined down to the right In the normal gaming state, RT1 to RT2, when a specified number of bets are set, all of the pay lines L1 to L5 are valid, and in the regular bonus A betting amount prescribed number is set only pay line L1 is activated.

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

  When one of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a role) is set on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L5. When the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped as a display result, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). If a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of activated pay lines, the total number of payouts determined for each combination of symbols arranged on the activated pay line is totaled. The total number of medals is awarded to the player. However, an upper limit (15 in this embodiment) is set for the number of medals to be awarded in one game. When the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is given. Will be. In addition, when a combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L5, a game corresponding to the combination of symbols Transition to the state.

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

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

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply. The game control board 40 and the game control board 40 It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the.

  Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101. Yes.

  On the game control board 40, the one-sheet BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the insertion medal sensor 31, the door opening detection switch 25, The reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the above-described payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Are connected, and the detection signals of these connected switches are inputted.

  Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the payout display 13, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 10, and the BET. The switch effective LED 21, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are connected to each other, and are described above via the power supply board 101. The hopper motor 34b is connected, and these electric components are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 controls the game, and a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment). Random number generation circuit 42 for generating a random number, sampling circuit 43 for acquiring a random number from the random number generation circuit, and switch detection for detecting a detection signal input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 Circuit 44, motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of flow path switching solenoid 30, and various displays and LEDs connected to game control board 40 The LED drive circuit 47 that controls the power supplied to the slot machine 1 When the voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, an initialization command is not input when the power is turned on or from the main CPU 41a A reset circuit 49 that sometimes gives a reset signal to the main CPU 41a, an electrical connection state between the game control board 40 and the inserted medal sensor 31, and an electrical connection state between the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 A disconnection monitoring IC 50 for monitoring the above and other various devices and circuits are mounted.

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

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

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

  The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and detects a voltage drop (for example, whether or not the voltage drops below a predetermined voltage). Is a circuit that outputs the signal. Although not specifically shown, the main control unit 41 includes an interrupt input terminal. When a voltage drop signal is input to the interrupt input terminal, an external interrupt occurs, and the main CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 Performs power interruption interrupt processing according to external interrupts. Further, the main CPU 41a executes a timer interrupt process at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment).

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

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

  Thus, in the power interruption processing, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and stored in the RAM by comparing with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup. It is possible to check whether the data being processed is normal.

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

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. The transmission line of the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is composed of a strobe (INT) signal line, a data transmission line, and a ground line, and is connected via the effect relay board 80. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not directly connected.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to the light receiving devices 57a and 57b constituting the touch panel described above, and detection signals of the connected light receiving devices 57a and 57b are input to the touch panel controller 99.

  The production control board 90 is connected to electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), production effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. The electrical components are driven based on control by a sub-control unit 91 (described later) mounted on the effect control board 90. The effect control board 90 is connected to the light emitting devices 56a and 56b constituting the touch panel described above, and the light emitting devices 56a and 56b are based on control by a touch panel controller 99 described later mounted on the effect control board 90. To be driven.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and a microcomputer including an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 for performing display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an effect driving LED 52, an LED driving circuit 93 for controlling driving of the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 for controlling audio output from the speakers 53, 54, Switch detection for detecting a detection signal input from a reset circuit 95 for supplying a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, and switches connected to the effect control board 90 Circuit 96 outputs time information including date information and time information The clock device 97, the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub-control unit 91; A touch panel controller 99 for performing processing for specifying a position where a touch operation is performed on the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 based on signals from the devices 56b and 57b, other circuits, and the like are mounted. In response to the command transmitted from the game control board 40 and the output information from the touch panel controller 99, various controls for performing the performance are performed, and each part of the control circuit mounted on the performance control board 90 is directly or Control indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). The sub CPU 91a acquires a command from the main control unit 41 based on an input of a strobe (INT) signal output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, and performs a command reception interrupt process for storing the command in the reception buffer. Execute. In addition, the sub CPU 91a generates an interrupt at regular intervals and executes a timer interrupt process. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes a power interruption interrupt process according to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98.

  The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is supplied.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when a winning symbol is aligned on any winning line of the variable display device 2. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the game status, but can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to big bonus and single bonus, small roles with payout of medals, and setting of bets. There is a re-player who can start the next game without needing. The big bonus may be indicated as BB, and the regular bonus provided during the big bonus may be indicated as RB. The single bonus may be indicated as SB. In some cases, a big bonus, a regular bonus, or a single bonus is simply referred to as a bonus. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, various boards such as the game control board 40 provided with the main control unit 41 for controlling the game are mounted as described above, and these boards are shown in FIG. As shown, electronic components such as switches that can be operated by the player are connected via a cable.

  As described above, on the game control board 40, the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the insertion medal sensor 31, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, and the reel sensor 33L. 33C, 33R, a hopper motor 34b, a payout sensor 34c, and an effect control board 90 are connected.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R, and the inserted medal sensor 31 are played via the operation unit relay board 110. The reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R and the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R are connected to the game control board 40 via the reel relay board 120, and the hopper motor 34b and the payout sensor 34c are connected to the control board 40 by wiring. The game control board 40 is connected to the game via the power supply board 101, and the effect control board 90 is connected to the game control board 40 via the effect relay board 80.

  The operation unit relay board 110, the reel relay board 120, the power supply board 101, and the effect control board 90 are provided with wiring patterns (not shown) for connecting the game control board 40 and each electronic component. The detection signal output from the component to the game control board 40 or the power or signal supplied (input) from the game control board 40 can be relayed.

  In this way, the various electronic components and the game control board 40 are wired through the relay boards 110, 120, 100, and 80 attached to predetermined positions of the main body of the slot machine 1 (the casing 1a in the present embodiment). By connecting, it becomes easy to organize wiring from the game control board 40 to a plurality of electronic components individually arranged at predetermined positions of the main body of the slot machine 1, and the connector connection portion is always a relay board or game control board. Thus, since the connector connecting portion of each electronic component is fixed, 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.

  Single BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, insertion medal sensor 31, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R, hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c Is an electronic component that inputs and outputs signals related to the progress of the game to and from the game control board 40. The signal related to the progress of the game is, for example, an operation for setting the number of bets for making the game startable, an operation for starting the game, or an operation for deriving the display results of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Such as signals output to the game control board 40 in accordance with the progress of the game, detection of inserted medals, detection of the reference position of the reels, detection of the payout medals, etc., output from the game electronic components in accordance with the progress of the game And a signal input to the game control board 40, a drive signal for driving the reels 2L, 2C, 2R according to the detection of the start operation, and a hopper for paying out medals when a winning occurs. A signal that is output from the game control board 40 in accordance with the progress of the game and that is input to the game electronic component.

  These gaming electronic components are a first electronic component that outputs a signal to the game control board 40 as the game progresses, and a second that receives a signal from the game control board 40 as the game progresses. And electronic components.

  The gaming electronic component and the board are connected via a cable, and the cable connecting the gaming electronic component and the board is designed to facilitate assembly work and wiring work at the time of manufacturing the slot machine. Separation is possible by releasing the connection. These gaming electronic components are basically electronic components that are continuously used in common with multiple models, and there are few opportunities to remove them from the main unit unless a failure occurs. It is fixed in place. On the other hand, the game control board 40, the effect control board 90, and the like need to be replaced when changing the model, and are removed from the main body at that time. That is, when removing the game control board 40, it is necessary to release the connection between the game electronic component and the effect control board 90, and therefore, the cable and the board that connect these boards to each other and the board to the game electronic component The cable side connector provided at the end of the cable is electrically connected to the board side connector electrically connected to the wiring pattern of the board, and the cable side connector is removed from the board side connector. By releasing the connection, the game control board 40 can be easily removed from the main body and replaced.

  However, when the slot machine is shipped from the manufacturer to the game store in such a state that the wiring connection between the game control board 40 and the game electronic component can be easily released by removing the connector, for example, in a game store, the board side connector In this case, the cable-side connector can be easily removed from the board-side connector, and the cable-side connector connected to an unauthorized tool such as a so-called driving tool can be easily connected to the board-side connector.

  The driving tool is, for example, operating various switches provided in the slot machine by causing the game control board 40 to input / output a signal that is a pseudo reproduction of a signal input / output to / from the game control board 40 from a game electronic component. It is possible to automatically advance the game without playing. Therefore, for example, in a game store or the like, the regular connector connected to the board-side connector provided on the game control board 40 is removed, and an unauthorized connector connected to the driving tool is connected instead. By inputting / outputting signals to / from the game control board 40 at an appropriate timing to automatically advance the game, for example, a state where a special role is won can be easily set. Therefore, in the case where illegal sales such as providing a slot machine set in a state where a special role is won using such an illegal driving tool to a player at the start of business at a game shop, There is a risk that the fairness of

  For this reason, in this embodiment, the connector connection between the game control board 40 and the inserted medal sensor 31, that is, the connection between the board side connector 620a of the game control board 40 and the cable side connector 610a of the cable 600a, the cable of the cable 600a. Connection between the side connector 611a and the board-side connector 621a of the operation unit relay board 110, and connection between the board-side connector 622g of the operation unit relay board 110 and the cable-side connector 612g of the cable 601g. It is regulated by a regulating member.

  Further, the connector restricting member is not removable unless the release restricting portion is destroyed. For example, an example of connection between the board-side connector 620a and the cable-side connector 610a will be described. An attachment-side member that is attached to a board case that houses the game control board 40, and a member that is attached to the attachment-side member And a connector cover that covers a part of the cable-side connector 610a connected to the board-side connector 620a, attaches the attachment-side member to the board case, and attaches the connector cover. The removal of the cable-side connector 610a from the 620a may be restricted. In this case, the attachment side member and the connector cover remove the connector cover from the attachment side member unless the attachment side member or the connector cover is broken when the attachment side member is attached to the board case. It may be configured not to be able to. Thus, the cable-side connector 610a cannot be removed from the board-side connector 620a unless the attachment-side member or the connector cover is broken. If an example is shown as the connector restricting member, the connector restricting member is not limited to this, and the connector connection between the game control board 40 and the inserted medal sensor 31 is released unless the release restricting portion is destroyed. Any device may be used as long as it is configured so that it cannot be performed. As a result, when even one connector connection between the game control board 40 and the inserted medal sensor 31 is released, the trace remains and it is extremely difficult to erase the trace. It can be effectively suppressed.

  In the present embodiment, there is only one relay board between the game control board 40 and the inserted medal sensor 31. However, when a plurality of relay boards are used, all the connector connections existing between them are connected. It is preferable to restrict the withdrawal, and in this way, it becomes difficult to release the connection of any connector between the game control board 40 and the inserted medal sensor 31, so that the illegal business is more effective. Can be prevented.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first electronic components 5, 6, 7, 8, 31, 33L, 33C, 33R, and 35 that input signals to the game control board 40 according to the progress of the game and the game Of the second electronic components 32L, 32C, 32R, 34 for which signals are output from the game control board 40 according to progress, a connector restricting member is provided only for connector connection between the inserted medal sensor 31 and the game control board 40. The release of connections between connectors is regulated. That is, the inserted medal sensor 31 which cannot advance the game without the signal (the bet number cannot be set and the game cannot be started unless the signal from the inserted medal sensor 31 is input) and the game control. The connector restricting member is provided only for the connector connection with the board 40 to restrict the release of the connection between the connectors, and the connection between the connectors is released between the other electronic components and the game control board 40 to drive the instrument. Even if it is replaced with a connector, it will be impossible to automatically advance the game automatically, so that it is possible to prevent fraud with the minimum restrictions, and to disconnect these connectors The number of parts can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, only the connector connection between the inserted medal sensor 31 and the game control board 40 is provided with a connector restricting member to restrict the release of the connectors, but the start switch 7 and the game control board Even if the connector restricting member is provided only for the connector connection between the connectors 40 and the release of the connection between the connectors is restricted, the same effect can be obtained. In addition, if the reel is not configured to stop until the reel is stopped after the reel starts rotating as in the present embodiment, any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the game control board 40 The same effect can be obtained by providing a connector restricting member only for connector connection between them to restrict the release of the connection between the connectors.

  In the present embodiment, the door opening detection switch 25 is connected to the game control board 40 via a cable. Of the connectors of the cable provided between the door opening detection switch 25 and the game control board 40, When the connection at any of the connectors is released, when the front door 1b is opened, the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board cannot detect that, and the door opening notification or the door Since the opening signal is not output, the discovery may be delayed even if the front door 1b is opened and an illegal act is performed.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, the connector connection between the game control board 40 and the door opening detection switch 25, that is, the connection between the board side connector 620a of the game control board 40 and the cable side connector 610a of the cable 600a, and the cable 600a The connection between the cable side connector 611a and the board side connector 621a of the operation unit relay board 110 and the connection between the board side connector 622q of the operation part relay board 110 and the cable side connector 612q of the cable 601q are also released. The connector is regulated by a connector regulating member.

  This makes it difficult to release the connection between any of the connectors between the game control board 40 and the door opening detection switch 25, so that the front door 1b is not notified that the front door 1b has been opened. It is possible to effectively prevent the door 1b from being opened.

  Further, as described above, the connector restricting member is not removable unless the release restricting portion is destroyed, and in order to release the connector connection between the game control board 40 and the door opening detection switch 25, the release restricting member When the connector connection between the game control board 40 and the door opening detection switch 25 is released, the trace remains and the trace is extremely deleted. Since it is difficult, it can suppress more effectively that front door 1b will be opened in the state where the information that front door 1b was opened is not performed.

  In the present embodiment, there is only one relay board between the game control board 40 and the door opening detection switch 25. However, when a plurality of relay boards are used, all the connector connections existing between them are connected. Since it is difficult to release the connection of any connector between the game control board 40 and the door opening detection switch 25, it is preferable to restrict the removal of the front door 1b. It is possible to more effectively prevent the front door 1b from being opened in a state where the notification that the door has been opened is not made.

  In the present embodiment, the game control board 40 includes a plurality of signal lines that connect the main control unit 41 and a plurality of electronic components that perform input / output of signals necessary for the progress of the game and the door opening detection switch 25. And the operation unit relay board 110 are connected by a single cable 600a, so that the connector connection between the board side connector 620a of the game control board 40 and the cable side connector 610a, that is, only one connector connection is connected. By restricting the release, it becomes possible to restrict the release of connections between multiple signal lines, and it is not necessary to prepare multiple parts for restricting the release of these connector connections, and the number of these parts can be reduced. .

  When a plurality of signal lines connecting the main control unit 41 and a plurality of electronic components for inputting / outputting signals necessary for the progress of the game and the door opening detection switch 25 are connected via a plurality of cables. However, in order to regulate the release of these connector connections by arranging the board side connectors close to each other and restricting the release of the connection between the plurality of board side connectors and the plurality of cable side connectors with one component. It is not necessary to prepare a plurality of parts, and the number of these parts can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the game control board 40 is attached to the main body of the slot machine while being accommodated in the board case, and the upper case sealing piece and the lower case sealing piece constituting the board case are fixed to each other. If the sealing piece is not destroyed, the board case is opened, and access to the stored game control board 40 is disabled, making it difficult to cheat the game control board 40. However, since the sealing piece is exposed to the outside as it is, it is relatively easy to break the sealing piece and open the substrate case, and the sealing piece is broken and accommodated in the substrate case. There is a possibility that the game control board 40 may be cheated, and countermeasures against these cheating are still insufficient.

  For this reason, in this Embodiment, the coating | coated member which covers the sealing piece of a substrate case is attached. As a result, the sealing piece of the substrate case is covered with the covering member, and it becomes impossible to directly access the sealing piece. If the covering member is not removed, the sealing piece cannot be destroyed. It would be very difficult to destroy and open the upper case and the lower case to take out the game control board 40, so that illegal actions such as replacing the game control board 40 with an illegal board are effective. Can be prevented.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment outputs an external output signal indicating a gaming state, an error occurrence state, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 6, these external output signals are output from the game control board 40 under the control of the main CPU 41a, and the information output terminal board 1010 of the game store (hall) in which the external output board 1000 and the slot machine 1 are installed. Via a hall computer such as a hall computer.

  From the game control board 40 to the external output board 1000, a medal IN signal indicating the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, a medal OUT signal indicating the number of medals awarded to the player due to the occurrence of a winning, a gaming state SB signal indicating that SB is described later, a BB signal indicating that the gaming state is BB described later, a door opening signal indicating that the front door 1b is opened, and a setting change mode described later. A setting change signal indicating that the medals are in error, an insertion error signal indicating an abnormality in the medal selector, and a payout error signal indicating an abnormality in the hopper unit 34 are output.

  In this embodiment, there is a challenge time (a gaming state where the number of sliding pieces on the reel is limited, but winning is allowed for all small roles) and a challenge bonus with a high probability of challenge time. However, in order to make common with the slot machines equipped with these gaming states, in addition to the signal lines for outputting the above signals, there is a gaming state between the gaming control board 40 and the external output board 1000. A signal line for outputting a signal during CT indicating that the challenge time is in progress and a signal during CB indicating that the gaming state is during the challenge bonus is connected, and there is a signal line for error output that may be expanded in the future. It is connected.

  The external output board 1000 is provided with a relay circuit 1001, a parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002, a terminal for each output signal, and a connector 1003 to be electrically connected to the circuit of the information providing terminal board 1010. ing.

  Of the signals output from the game control board 40, the medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, SB signal, BB signal, (CT signal, CB signal) are directly used as pulse signals via the relay circuit 1001. The information is output to the information providing terminal board 1010.

  On the other hand, a door opening signal, a setting change signal, a closing error signal, a payout error signal, and a (preliminary signal) are security signals that are serial signals that can be individually identified by the parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002. And output to the information providing terminal board 1010.

  The medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, SB signal, BB signal, (CT signal, CB signal) output from the external output board 1000 are output to the hall device via the information providing terminal board 1010. . On the other hand, the security signal output from the external output board 1000 is again converted into a door opening signal, a setting change signal, a closing error signal, a payout error signal, and a spare signal at the information providing terminal board 1010 and output to the hall device. Will be.

  The external output signal includes a door opening signal, a setting change signal, a closing error signal, and a dispensing error signal, but these door opening signal, setting changing signal, closing error signal, and dispensing error signal are not frequently output signals. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide an external output terminal for each of these signals.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, the external output signal output from the game control board 40 as described above is output to the hall device via the external output board 1000, and the door opening signal among these external output signals, The setting change signal, the input error signal, and the payout error signal are converted into a security signal, which is a serial signal that can be individually identified, by the parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002 mounted on the external output board 1000 and externally converted. The door opening signal, the setting change signal, the closing error signal, and the dispensing error signal can be output from one terminal, and it is not necessary to provide more terminals than necessary.

  In addition, even if there is a spare signal line that is not currently used but may be used in the future, individual signals can be identified with a single terminal, including the signal output from the spare signal line. It is possible to output as much as possible, and a spare signal line terminal that is not used does not become an empty terminal.

  In this embodiment, the door opening signal, the setting change signal, the closing error signal, and the dispensing error signal can be individually identified by the parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002 mounted on the external output board 1000. It is converted to a security signal, which is a serial signal, and output to the outside. For example, any one of a door opening signal, a setting change signal, a closing error signal, and a payout error signal can be output by an AND circuit or the like. If it is output, an error signal may be output to the outside with one terminal. Even in this case, an error occurs in the external device, the door is open, or the setting is being changed. It is possible to specify that either one is occurring, and it is not necessary to provide more terminals than necessary. In this case, since a plurality of signals can be output to the outside with one terminal without being converted into a serial signal, the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the medal IN signal indicating the number of medals (credits) used by the main CPU 41a to set the wager number as an external output signal as described above, for example, in order to manage sales in the hall computer. And a control for outputting a medal OUT signal indicating the number of medals (credits) given to the player due to the occurrence of a prize to an external device as an external output signal.

  As an output method of the medal IN signal, a method of outputting every time the bet number is set can be considered. In this method, when the bet number is canceled after the bet number is set, the medal IN signal is output. There is a problem that control for canceling the output must be performed. In addition, when it is possible to set the bet number using both medals and credits, the bet number is set using a program that outputs a medal IN signal and credits when the medals are inserted and the bet number is set. It is necessary to provide a program that outputs the medal IN signal when set.

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 7A, the main CPU 41a of the present embodiment detects the main CPU 41a when the operation of the start switch 7 is effectively detected, that is, when the number of bets used in the game is determined. Outputs medals IN signals for the set number of bets together.

  Specifically, when a predetermined number of bets has not yet been set and the insertion of a medal is detected in a state where the insertion of a medal is permitted, every time one insertion of the medal is detected by the insertion medal sensor 31. One bet is added. When the specified number of bets is set, the operation of the start switch 7 is validated. Thereafter, when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected, that is, when the bet number used in the game is determined, the main CPU 41a collectively outputs the medal IN signals for the set bet number. In addition, when the bet amount is set by using credit for all or a part of the specified number of bets, the main CPU 41a is set when the specified number of bets is set and the operation of the start switch 7 is detected. The medals IN signals for the number of bets set to are collectively output.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game is started, that is, when the number of medals used for setting the number of bets is determined, the medal IN signal indicating the number of medals used for setting the number of bets is collected. Since it is outputted to the outside, it becomes possible to omit the control for canceling the outputted medal IN signal in accordance with the cancellation of the betting number, and the control relating to the output of the medal IN signal can be simplified.

  In addition, since the medal IN signal indicating the number of medals used for setting the bet number is collectively output when the number of medals used for setting the bet number is determined, the bet number is set by inserting the medals. Sometimes it is not necessary to separately provide a program that outputs a medal IN signal and a program that outputs a medal IN signal when a bet is set using credits, and a program that outputs a medal IN signal is shared. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the program capacity for outputting the medal IN signal.

  On the other hand, as an output method of the medal OUT signal, a method of outputting the medal OUT signals collectively according to the number of medals paid out at the start of medal payout or a method of outputting the medal OUT signals collectively at the end of the medal payout can be considered. In the former case, when a medal out error occurs while the medal is being paid out and the medal payout is interrupted, the number of medals indicated by the medal OUT signal and the number of medals actually paid out are changed. There is a problem that an error occurs, and the external device cannot specify the exact payout number at that time. In the latter case, after the medal payout is completed, the next game cannot be started until the output of the medal OUT signal is completed.

  Therefore, the main CPU 41a of the present embodiment indicates that when a medal is paid out by paying out a physical medal from the hopper unit 34, a medal indicating that one medal is awarded every time a medal is paid out. Outputs OUT signal.

  More specifically, when a winning with a medal payout occurs and is added to the credit, each time 1 is added to the credit, the main CPU 41a outputs a 1-pulse medal OUT signal indicating the payout of one medal. When a medal is paid out from the hopper unit 34, as shown in FIG. 7B, one medal is paid out and the main CPU 41a indicates the payout of one medal every time it is detected by the payout sensor 34c. A 1-pulse medal OUT signal is output. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 7B, during the medal payout, it is determined that a predetermined payout medal-free time has elapsed since the last medal payout was detected, or the medals are continuous. If the detection time exceeds a predetermined medal clogging time and is determined to be a medal clogging, and if the payout operation is stopped due to a payout error state, the number of sheets actually paid out is stopped before the payout operation is stopped. Only the medal OUT signal is output, the payout error is canceled, the remaining payout is resumed, the remaining medal is paid out, and the medal OUT signal accompanying the payout of the remaining medals is output each time it is detected by the payout sensor 34c. Will be. Then, when the payout of the last medal is detected and the output of the medal OUT signal is completed, the control of one game is finished, and the insertion of the medal is permitted at this time.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a medal is paid out by paying out a physical medal from the hopper unit 34, a medal OUT indicating that one medal is awarded every time one medal is paid out. Even if the medal is out and the payout error occurs and the payout of the medal is interrupted, the number of medals indicated by the medal OUT signal is actually output. Since the number of medals paid out matches, the number of medals paid out can be accurately output to the outside.

  Also, in the method of outputting the medals OUT signal collectively according to the number of medals paid out at the start of medal payout or the method of outputting the medals OUT signal collectively at the end of the medal payout, more medals are forced than the number of medals originally paid out. Medal indicating that one medal was awarded each time a medal is paid out, although it is difficult to detect it with an external device such as a hall computer when an illegal act of paying out is performed. By outputting a signal, it becomes possible to accurately and accurately grasp the number of medals paid out by winning a small role on an external device in real time. It becomes possible to detect, and such illegal acts can be effectively prevented.

  In addition, every time a medal is paid out, a medal OUT signal indicating that one medal has been awarded is output, so that the bet number setting operation is permitted immediately after the medal payout is completed. Therefore, since the next game can be started, the game can proceed smoothly.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are, for example, hybrid type stepping motors, and include a stator 32b and a rotor 32a facing the stator 32b. The rotor 32a has a large number of gear-shaped salient poles (not shown), and permanent magnets magnetized in the same direction as the rotating shaft are incorporated therein. The reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R receive a pulse signal output from the motor drive circuit 45 based on the control of the main CPU 41a, and the respective excitation phases φ1 to φ4 of the stator 32b are excited according to a predetermined procedure. Each time a pulse is received, the rotor 32a is rotated by a predetermined angle (one step).

  FIG. 9A is a timing chart showing a control method when starting the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R. In the figure, φ1 to φ4 indicate each excitation phase, “ON” indicates an excitation state, and “OFF” indicates a demagnetization state. When starting the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, the main CPU 41a starts excitation in the rotational direction by a 1-2 phase excitation method, which will be described later, starting from the state where only the stop phase is excited. Specifically, for example, when the stop phase is (φ3), φ1 to φ4 are changed in the order of (φ3, φ4), (φ4), (φ4, φ1). Excited alternately in 2 phase, 1 phase and 2 phase.

  If the excitation is started with a phase different from the stop phase as a starting point, the permanent magnet of the rotor 32a is suddenly attracted to the excitation phase, and the reel vibrates at the start of rotation. In the present embodiment, since the excitation is started with the stop phase as a starting point, the reel integrally coupled with the rotor 32a starts smoothly.

  FIG. 9B is a timing chart showing a control method during rotation and stop of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R.

  First, during the rotation, that is, until the condition for stopping the reel is satisfied, the reel motor is driven by the 1-2 phase excitation method to rotate the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. For example, a pulse signal indicating excitation of φ1 to φ4 is turned ON / OFF at the timing shown in FIG. 9B, and (φ4, φ1), (φ1), (φ1,. (φ2), (φ2), (φ2, φ3), (φ3), (φ3, φ4), (φ4), (φ4, φ1)... in this order, 2 phase, 1 phase, 2 phase, 1 phase, 2 The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by exciting the φ1 to φ4 alternately for each phase and rotating the rotor 32a.

  Next, when a condition for stopping the rotating reel is satisfied, that is, an angle at which the symbol (target symbol) selected by the stop operation can be derived and displayed when the rotor 32a steps out by an overshoot amount described later. When the angle position reaches the position (target stop angle position), the process shifts from the excited state of the two phases to the reel stop control. For example, when the condition for stopping the reel is established in the period shown in FIG. 9B as the stop condition establishment step, the process proceeds to stop control after waiting until time Ta when the two phases are excited. .

  The reel stop control is performed in two stages as indicated by T1 and T2 in FIG. The control performed at T1 is called 2-phase excitation stop control, and the control performed at T2 is called 3-phase excitation stop control.

  The two-phase excitation stop control is started from the time Ta when the reel motor is driven by the 1-2 phase excitation method and the state is changed from the state in which the one phase is excited to the state in which the two phases are excited. In this control, the excited state is held for a predetermined hold time T1. For example, as shown in FIG. 9B, the state in which (φ1, φ2) is excited is held for the hold time T1 from the time when (φ1, φ2) is excited to the state in which (φ1) is excited. To do. As a result, rapid braking is applied to the rotor 32a of each reel motor that has rotated at a high speed.

  The hold time T1 is determined according to the amount of overshoot that will cause the step-out, and varies depending on the magnitude of the holding torque of the reel motor, the inertia of the rotor 32a, the spring constant, and the like. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the amount of overshoot is four steps of the stepping motor, and the hold time T1 is set as a time required for the reel motor to drive for three steps. Then, the target stop angle position of the rotor 32a is set three steps ahead from the stage where the two-phase excitation stop control is started in accordance with the hold time T1.

  For this reason, at the time Tb when the hold time T1 has elapsed, the rotor 32a is in a position immediately before the target stop angle position, and the rotational speed is braked. Therefore, the three-phase excitation stop control is started by switching the excitation pattern at time Tb. That is, φ1 is demagnetized, and the stop phase φ3 corresponding to the target stop angle position and the two brake phases φ2 and φ4 at opposite positions across the stop phase are excited for a predetermined time T2. Thus, the rotor 32a stops at the holding torque stable point of the stop phase φ3, that is, the target stop angle position while obtaining the brakes by the brake phases φ2 and φ4. As a result, the reel integrally coupled with the rotor 32a stops at the target stop position where the target symbol can be derived and displayed without being vibrated accurately.

  After the three-phase excitation stop control is executed during T2 (Tc), the brake phases φ2 and φ4 are demagnetized, and the motor voltage is changed from H to L while maintaining the excitation state of the stop phase φ3. The reason why the excited state of the stop phase φ3 is maintained even after the rotor 32a is stopped is that the rotor 32a deviates from the holding torque stable point of the stop phase φ3 due to the phase difference between the holding torque and the detent torque or the deviation due to the effect of friction. It is for preventing. As a result, it is possible to prevent the reel from moving finely after being stopped, and the angular position of the rotor 32a when the reel motor is started next time from deviating from the angular position at the time of stopping.

  The excitation state of the stop phase φ3 that is maintained even after the rotor 32a is stopped is a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds, without performing the next game start operation), and shifts to a standby state (demonstration effect). Is released when (the same timing as) has elapsed (Td). In other words, after the rotor 32a is stopped, if a predetermined time has elapsed without starting the next game, all of φ1 to φ4 are demagnetized. For this reason, for example, there is no burden on the components and the like constituting the stepping motor due to the heat generated when the excitation phase is continuously excited for a long time, so that deterioration of these components can be prevented. Further, in this embodiment, the excited state is released at the timing when the state in which the next game start operation is not performed continues for a predetermined time and shifts to the standby state (demonstration effect), so the player is playing a game. In the meantime, it is possible to maintain a state in which the symbols arranged on the reels are not easily displaced. On the other hand, in a state in which the player is unlikely to play, the load on the component parts of the stepping motor can be reduced.

  As described above, in order to start the rotation of the reel smoothly, it is necessary to specify the exact stop position of the rotor 32a at the start of the rotation of the reel motor. In this embodiment, the two-phase excitation stop control and the 3 By performing the stop control of the reel motor in combination with the phase excitation stop control, the rotation of the rotor 32a is rapidly braked by the two-phase excitation stop control while being guided to the target stop angle position, and then the three-phase excitation stop control. As a result, the rotor 32a stops at the target stop angle position by excitation of the stop phase while obtaining a brake by excitation of two brake phases at opposite positions across the stop phase of the target stop angle position. The inner rotor 32a can be stopped at the target stop angle position without vibrating. Furthermore, since the rotor 32a stops at the target stop angle position, the exact stop position of the rotor 32a is specified, so that the reel can be smoothly rotated at the start of rotation.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate, and the payout rate being lower in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. In other words, when 6 is set as the set value, the player has the highest advantage, and the advantages decrease stepwise in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 in the ON state, 1 is displayed as the initial value of the setting value on the setting value display 24, and the setting change mode in which the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38 is set. Transition. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change mode, the setting value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the setting value is returned to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the set value is confirmed, and the confirmed set value is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is divided into an important work, a general work, a special work, a set value work, a stop phase work, a non-saved work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  The important work is a work in which data that is inconvenient to be initialized at the end of the BB, such as various display devices and LED display data, input / output data of the I / O port 41d, and a game time clock counter, is stored. General work consists of data that can be initialized at the end of the BB, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, the total number of medals paid out in the BB, and a winning flag that is initialized at the end of each game , Single bonuses (1) to (3)) and a work winning flag are stored. The special work is initialized at the time of winning without being cleared at the end of each game, such as data for sending commands to the effect control board 90, various software random numbers, etc. The winning flag (big bonus (1) to (3)) and the game state flag for specifying the game state of the next game are stored. The set value work is a work in which a set value used when performing a lottery in the internal lottery process is stored, and is set to 1 after 0 is stored in the initialization before the setting is started (before the transition to the setting change mode). The set value that has been corrected and newly set at the end of the setting (at the end of the setting change mode) is stored. The stop phase work is a work in which data indicating the stop phase of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is stored, and data indicating the stop phase is stored when the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are stopped. The Rukoto. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed at the time of activation. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41c, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main CPU 41a is stored, and the unused stack area is established by any one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. In this case, the used stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a starts up when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are ON, when a RAM error occurs, or when only the setting key switch 37 is ON. When the BB ends, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both turned off and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed, six initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied. At this time, five types of initializations with different regions to be initialized are performed according to each initialization condition.

  Initialization 0 is performed when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both ON at the time of start-up, and when the transition to the setting change mode is performed, when initialization is performed or when a RAM abnormality error occurs. In the initialization 0, all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) except the used stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized. Initialization 1 is the state where only the setting key switch 37 is ON at the time of startup, and is the initialization performed before the transition to the setting change mode. In the initialization 1, the storage area of the RAM 41c is All the areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) except for the in-use stack area and the stop phase work are initialized. Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the BB. In initialization 2, a general work, an unused area, and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are in an OFF state at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. The saved work, unused area, and unused stack area are initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

  In this embodiment, initialization 0 and initialization 1 are performed before transition to the setting change mode. However, they may be performed at the end of the setting change mode, that is, after the setting is confirmed. In this case, if the set value work is initialized, the determined set value is lost. Therefore, the set value work is not initialized.

  As described above, in order to start the reel smoothly, it is necessary to specify the exact stop position of the rotor 32a at the start of the rotation of the reel motor. If the data in the RAM 41c including the data indicating the stop phase is initialized, it is impossible to specify the exact stop position of the rotor 32a after changing the setting. When the reel motor is first rotated, Since the permanent magnet of the rotor 32a is attracted to the excitation phase and the reel vibrates at the start of rotation, the rotation mode of the reel becomes unsightly and the player has forgotten that the setting has been changed. There is a problem of end.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, data indicating the stop phase when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are stopped (0, 1, 2, and 3 indicate φ1, φ2, φ3, and φ4, respectively) is allocated to the RAM 41c. By setting the set stop phase work, the exact stop position of the rotor 32a can be specified. When only the setting key switch 37 is in an ON state at the time of start-up, and when shifting to the setting change mode, the RAM 41c is initialized, but the stop phase work is not initialized. Even in the gaming state, data indicating the stop phase of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R stored in the stop phase work is maintained. For this reason, even when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are first rotated after the setting is changed, it is possible to specify the exact stop position of these rotors 32a. It becomes possible to start rotation smoothly. As a result, the reel does not vibrate when the reel is first rotated after the setting is changed, and it is possible to prevent the player from seeing that the setting has been changed.

  In addition, both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are in an ON state at the time of start-up, and the RAM 41c including the stop phase work can be initialized when shifting to the setting change mode. Therefore, it is possible to select whether or not to initialize the stationary phase work depending on the operation method when shifting to the setting change mode at the time of startup. As a result, it is possible to initialize the RAM 41c including the stop phase work, so that an illegal program or the like becomes resident by using the stop phase work assigned to store the excitation phase of the stepping motor. Can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, the RAM 41c is initialized when only the setting key switch 37 is activated and the mode is changed to the setting change mode. At this time, the stationary phase work is not initialized. Even in the gaming state after the setting change, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are first rotated after the setting change by maintaining the data indicating the stop phase of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R stored in the stop phase work. In this case, these stop phases can be specified. However, when the data in the RAM 41c is cleared as the set value is changed, a specific initial excitation phase is used as the stop phase work. The excitation phase indicated by the data set and set in the stop phase work is excited before the game can start after the setting change. Motor 32L, 32C, when rotating the 32R, may be able to identify these stop phases.

  Specifically, by clearing the data in the RAM 41c as the set value is changed, 0 indicating φ1 which is the initial excitation phase is set in the stop phase work. After the data indicating the initial excitation phase φ1 is set in the stop phase work, the excitation phase indicated by the data set in the stop phase work, that is, the initial excitation phase φ1 is excited before the game can be started. . The data indicating the initial excitation phase is set in the stop phase work by clearing the stop phase work in the RAM 41c, but the data set in the stop phase work is changed to the data indicating the initial excitation phase. By updating, data indicating the initial excitation phase may be set in the stop phase work.

  As a result, even when the data in the RAM 41c is cleared along with the change of the set value, the permanent magnet of the rotor 32a is attracted to φ1 which is the initial excitation phase before the game can be started, and the angular position of the rotor 32a. And the excitation phase indicated by the data set for the stop phase work can be made to coincide with each other. Thereafter, when the reel motor is started in the first game, the data in which the angular position of the rotor 32a is set to the stop phase work is obtained. Since excitation is started in a state that coincides with the excitation phase shown, the reel integrally coupled with the rotor 32a can be started smoothly. Therefore, when the reel is rotated for the first time after the setting is changed, the reel does not vibrate, and it is possible to prevent the player from seeing that the setting has been changed.

  Also, when the main CPU 41a is started, even when returning to the state before the power interruption, the specific initial excitation phase is set as the stop phase work, and the excitation phase indicated by the data set in the stop phase work is changed after the setting change, It is preferable to excite the game before the game can be started. As a result, for example, the correspondence between the angular position of the rotor 32a and the stop phase indicated by the data set in the stop phase work by moving the reel manually. Even when the power cannot be removed, the permanent magnet of the rotor 32a is attracted to φ1, which is the initial excitation phase, when the power is turned on, and the angular position of the rotor 32a and the excitation phase indicated by the data set for the stop phase workpiece can be matched. Then, when starting the reel motor in the first game, the angular position of the rotor 32a is the excitation phase indicated by the data set in the stop phase work. Since starting the excitation in match condition, it is possible to smoothly start the reels are integrally coupled with the rotor 32a.

  In addition, the excitation state of the initial excitation phase is a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds) without performing the game start operation, similarly to the excitation state of the stop phase maintained after the rotor 32a is stopped. It is preferable to be released when the standby timing (same timing as the transition to the demonstration effect) elapses, and by doing so, there is no burden on the parts constituting the stepping motor. Can be prevented.

  In this embodiment, the main CPU 41a determines whether or not the overflow tank 35 is in a full state based on the detection state of the full sensor 35a. Until the reset / setting switch 38 is operated), the game is controlled to a full error state in which the progress of the game is disabled.

  In the present embodiment, medals inserted from the outside are first stored in the hopper tank 34a, and the overflowing medals are stored in the overflow tank 35 when the hopper tank 34a is full. The full tank state of the overflow tank 35 is detected by the full tank sensor 35a, and the full tank state is determined. A full tank sensor may be provided to detect this, and the full tank state of the hopper tank 34a may be detected by the full tank sensor to determine the full tank state. In addition, a first full sensor that detects whether or not the amount stored in the hopper tank 34a is equal to or greater than a certain amount is provided. When the first full sensor detects that the hopper tank 34a is full, In addition to switching to the overflow tank 35 side, a second full tank sensor for detecting the full tank state of the overflow tank 35 is provided. You may make it determine. For example, even when the second full sensor detects the full state, the medal stored in the hopper tank 34a may be paid out and the first full sensor may not detect the full state. By switching the medal flow path again to the hopper tank 34a side, medals can be stored until both tanks are full. Further, in such a case, even when only the second full sensor detects a full tank state, it is not determined that the full tank is full, and both the first full sensor and the second full sensor are full. By determining that the tank is full when it is detected, it is possible to further reduce the frequency at which it is determined that the tank is full.

  The main CPU 41a monitors the output state of the detection signal output from the full sensor 35a in the switch input determination process performed every 2.24 ms in the timer interrupt process. In the switch input determination process, when input determination of other switches (start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc.) is performed, the state is switched from the off state to the on state, and continuously (for a certain period of time) The number of times assigned for each type of switch) On condition that the switch is turned on, the switch is turned on and the detection flag of the switch is set in the RAM 41c. For 35a, the on state of the full sensor 35a is determined only by switching from the off state to the on state, and the detection flag of the sensor is set in the RAM 41c. This is because the full sensor 35a is driven at a higher voltage than the other switches, and even if noise or the like occurs, there is little voltage fluctuation and erroneous detection is less likely to occur. In this way, in the switch input determination process, the on state of the full sensor 35a is determined only by the detection signal of the full sensor 35a changing from off to on, and the duration from when the full sensor 35a changes from off to on. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the control related to the determination of the detection state of the full sensor 35a.

  The main CPU 41a determines whether or not it is in a full state based on the detection state of the full sensor 35a (the presence or absence of a detection flag) only once per game at the timing when the insertion of a medal is first detected after the end of the game control. If it is determined that the full tank sensor 35a is on, the full tank flag is determined and a full tank flag indicating the full tank state is set in the RAM 41c. However, in the next game in which the re-game player wins, the game ends. The medal is not allowed to be inserted until the medals are inserted, and the insertion of medals is not effectively detected. In the next game in which the re-game player wins, the determination of whether or not the tank is full is omitted. Even if the full sensor 35a is detected, it is not determined that the full tank state is reached, and the full tank flag is not set. The main CPU 41a detects the inserted medal sensor 31 even when medals are not permitted to be inserted, but even if a medal is detected during the replay game, an effective medal is inserted. In this case, the determination of whether or not the tank is full is omitted. Even when the main CPU 41a is in a state in which medals can be inserted after the game control is finished, the medals are inserted even when the number of bets is set using credits and the game starts without inserting medals. In such a case, the determination as to whether or not the tank is full is omitted, and even when the full sensor 35a is detected, it is not determined that the tank is full, and the full tank flag is set. There is nothing.

  Further, the main CPU 41a determines whether or not the full tank flag is set at the timing before the medal of the next game can be inserted after the game control is finished, that is, whether or not the full tank state is determined. When the tongue flag is set, the progress of the game is disabled, and a full error state is controlled until a reset operation is performed. Note that the main CPU 41a determines whether or not the replay game in-process flag is set in the RAM 41c before determining whether or not the full tank flag is set after the game control is finished, that is, whether or not the game is a replay game. If it is a replay game, the determination of whether or not the full tank flag is set is omitted. In such a case, even if the full tank flag is set, a full tank error state is set. Is not controlled, and if the replay game ends and is not a replay game, the full tank flag is determined at the timing before the medal of the next game can be inserted, and the full tank error state is controlled.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10, when the insertion of a medal is detected for the first time after the end of the game control, it is determined whether or not the full tank sensor 35a is full based on the detection state of the full tank sensor 35a. If it is on, it is determined that the tank is full and a full tank flag is set in the RAM 41c. After that, if the re-game player has not won a prize in the game, after the control of the game is finished, the full-game error state is controlled at a timing before the medal of the next game can be inserted. On the other hand, when the re-gamer wins in the game and the replay game flag is set (not shown), the full game error state is not controlled after the game ends, and the next game (replay game) After the completion of, the full-error error state is controlled at a timing before the medal of the next game (or the next game if the next game is also a replay game) can be inserted. That is, in the game next to the game in which the re-game player wins, the full tank error state is not controlled.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, in the game next to the game won by the re-gamer, the insertion of medals is not permitted and the insertion of medals is not detected effectively. Even if the full tank sensor 35a is detected in the state, it is not determined that the tank is full, and the full tank flag is not set. Then, after the control of the game is finished, when the re-player is not won in the game and the medal can be inserted, it is determined that the medal is inserted for the first time when the medal is detected, and the game is full. If the tongue flag is set in the RAM 41c and the re-game player has not won a prize in the game, it is controlled to a full tank error state at the timing before the medal of the next game can be inserted after the end of the control of the game.

  Although not particularly illustrated, even if the medal can be inserted after the game control is finished, if the bet number is set using credits and the game starts without the medal being inserted, No charging is detected, and even if the full sensor 35a is detected in such a state, it is not determined that the tank is full, and the full flag is not set. Then, after the control of the game is finished, the medal can be inserted, and when the insertion of the medal is first detected, it is determined that the tank is full, and the full flag is set in the RAM 41c. In other words, a game is played by setting the number of bets using credits, and if no medal is inserted during that time, a full tank error state is not determined until the next game where a medal is inserted. There is no control.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, medals stored in the overflow tank 35 based on the detection state of the full tank sensor 35a only once per game at the timing when the insertion of medals is first detected after the game control ends. It is determined whether or not the amount of storage in the tank is full, and if it is determined that the tank is full, the progress of the game is disabled and controlled to a full tank error state until a reset operation is performed. For example, when a replay game or a credit is used, even if a game in which no medals are inserted from the outside, it is monitored whether or not the amount of medals stored in the overflow tank 35 is full. However, the amount of game media stored in the overflow tank 35 is full despite the fact that the amount of stored medals does not increase. In addition to being unnecessarily monitored as to whether or not the game has entered the state, it is controlled by a full-fill error more frequently than necessary, which causes annoyance to the player. There is also a problem that increases.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the next replay game in which the re-game player has won a prize as described above, the insertion of medals is not permitted until the game ends, so the insertion of medals is effective. It is not detected, and the determination of whether or not it is full is omitted, the determination of whether or not it is full is not performed wastefully, and the full tank state can be monitored efficiently, Not only can the control load required to determine the full tank status be reduced, but the frequency of full tank errors can be reduced as much as possible. It becomes possible.

  In addition, since the determination of the full tank state is performed when the insertion of the medal is detected, in the replay game in which the insertion of the medal is prohibited, the determination as to whether the medal is full is inevitably omitted. In performing the control for omitting the determination of whether or not the replay game is full in the replay game, it is not particularly necessary to determine whether or not the game is a replay game.

  In addition, after completion of the game control, whether or not there is a full tank error at the timing when the insertion of medals is first detected in a state where the medals of the next game can be inserted, that is, when the medals stored in the overflow tank 35 increase. Since the determination is made, the full tank state can be determined at an efficient timing.

  In addition, after the game control is finished, if the second medal or the third medal insertion is detected in a state where the medal of the next game can be inserted, the bet number is set using credits. In some cases, the shortage of wagers may be set by inserting medals. In such a case, although the amount stored in the overflow tank 35 has increased, the game is determined to be full. In this embodiment, after the game control is completed, the full tank state is detected at the timing when the insertion of the medal is first detected in the state where the medal of the next game can be inserted. Therefore, in a game in which the storage amount of the overflow tank 35 increases, it becomes possible to reliably detect a full tank state.

  Further, in this embodiment, even if the medal can be inserted after the game control is finished, the bet amount is set using the credit, and the game starts without the medal being inserted. The determination of whether or not the tank is in a tan state is omitted, and in a game in which no medal is inserted and the amount stored in the overflow tank 35 does not increase, it is unnecessary to determine whether or not a full tank error has occurred. It is possible to monitor the full tank condition efficiently, reduce the control load required to determine the full tank condition, and reduce the frequency of full tank errors as much as possible. It is possible to reduce the labor for the store clerk to eliminate the full tank condition.

  In addition, since the full state is determined when the insertion of medals is detected, the number of bets is set using credits, and it is inevitable when the game starts without inserting medals. The determination of whether or not the vehicle is full is omitted, and when the number of bets is set using credits and the game starts without a medal being inserted, it is determined whether or not the vehicle is full. In performing the control not to be performed, it is not particularly necessary to determine whether or not the credit is used.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the game control is finished, it is determined whether or not the full tank flag is set at a timing before the next game medal can be inserted. The full tank error state is controlled before the next game medal can be inserted. For this reason, for example, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotating, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated once by being controlled to a full tank error state between the start of the game and the end of the control of the game. The rotation state is stopped, and the full tank error state is controlled. Thereafter, when the full tank error state is canceled, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated again, or the hopper motor 34b is driven to perform the medal payout operation. It is not necessary to perform complicated control such as stopping the medal payout operation once in a state in which the player is in a full tank error state and then restarting the medal payout operation when the full tank error state is canceled. That is, it is not necessary to perform control such as interrupting the game control once and then restarting the game control, and it is possible to prevent the control related to the progress of the game from becoming complicated.

  In the present embodiment, after the game control is finished, it is determined whether or not the full tank flag is set at a timing before the next game medal can be inserted. It is determined whether or not a full tank flag is set. If the full tank flag is set, the full tank error state may be controlled at a timing before the next game medal can be inserted. Even in this case, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

  In addition, even when the full tank state is determined after the game control is completed and the full tank flag is set, if the re-gamer has won a prize in the previous game and the next game is a replay game, the game is full. Since it is not controlled by the tan error state, the frequency of full tan errors can be further reduced, so that it is possible to make the player feel bothersome and reduce the labor for the store clerk to resolve the full tank state. It becomes.

  In the present embodiment, whether or not the tank is full is determined at the timing when the insertion of a medal is detected for the first time after the end of the game control. For example, it is possible to determine whether or not the game is full at the timing before the medal of the next game can be inserted after the game control is finished, or to start the game. You may make it determine whether it is a full state at the time of operation detection, or the time of completion | finish of game control.

  Here, a modified example of the control in the full tank error state will be described. In this modified example, the main CPU 41a determines whether or not it is in a full state based on the detection state of the full tank sensor 35a only once per game at the timing before the medal insertion of the next game is permitted after the game control is finished. However, the main CPU 41a determines whether or not the next game is a replay game based on the replay game flag before determining whether or not the tank is full, and determines that the game is a replay game. In the case, it is further determined whether or not the medal insertion flag is set, that is, whether or not a medal is inserted in the previous game, and only when it is determined that the medal insertion flag is set, the full tank state Whether or not is determined. For this reason, when the re-gamer wins in the previous game and no medals need to be inserted in the game (when the game is a replay game), or the bet number is set using credits in the previous game, When the game starts without being inserted, even if the full sensor 35a is detected, the determination as to whether or not it is full is omitted, and the full state is not determined.

  When the main CPU 41a determines that the game is full, the main CPU 41a disables the progress of the game at a timing before the next game medal can be inserted, and controls to the full error state until a reset operation is performed. To do. Note that the main CPU 41a determines whether or not the next game is a replay game before determining whether or not the game is full after the game control is finished. In such a case, even if the full sensor 35a is detected, the full tank error state is not controlled. On the other hand, if it is not a replay game, it is determined whether or not medals have been inserted in the previous game, and if no medals have been inserted in the previous game, determination of whether or not the tank is full is omitted. In such a case, even if the full sensor 35a is detected, the full tank error state is not controlled, and if a medal is inserted in the previous game, the game control after the next game is over and the next It is determined whether or not a full tank state is reached at the timing before the medal of the game can be inserted, and the full tank error state is controlled.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 12, it is determined whether or not the next game is a replay game at the timing before the medal of the next game can be inserted after the control of the game ends, and the next game is a replay game. If not, it is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted in the previous game. If a medal has been inserted in the previous game, it is determined whether or not the full state is detected based on the detection state of the full tank sensor 35a. When it is determined that the full tank state is reached, the full tank error state is controlled at a timing before the next game medal can be inserted.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 13, after the game control is finished, when the medal insertion flag is not set, that is, when the number of bets is set using credits in the previous game, and the game starts without inserting medals. In this state, it is not determined whether or not the full tank state is reached. Even if the full tank sensor 35a detects the full tank state in this state, it is controlled to the full tank error state after the game control of the game is finished. There is nothing. Then, after the control of the game in which medals are inserted after the next game (except for the replay game), the state is determined to be full, and the full error state is controlled before the medal can be inserted.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 14, when the next game is a replay game after the game control is finished, that is, when a re-game player wins a prize in the previous game and it is not necessary to insert a medal in the game, It is not determined whether or not the vehicle is in the tan state, and even if the full tank sensor 35a detects the full tank state in such a state, the full tank error state is not controlled after the game control of the game is finished. Then, after the control of the game in which medals are inserted after the next game (except for the replay game), the state is determined to be full, and the full error state is controlled before the medal can be inserted.

  In this modified example, as described above, after the game control is finished and before the medal of the next game can be inserted, it is only once per game based on the detection state of the full sensor 35a. If it is determined that the game is full, the game progress is disabled, and the full tank error state is controlled until a reset operation is performed. Before, it is determined whether or not the next game is a replay game, and if it is a replay game, the determination of whether or not it is full is omitted, and the determination of whether or not it is a full tank error is performed wastefully. The full tank state can be monitored efficiently, the control load required to determine the full tank state can be reduced, and the frequency of full tank errors can be reduced as much as possible. Or to the Shii I think, it is possible to reduce the effort for the clerk to eliminate the full state.

  Further, in the modified example, when the bet number is set using credits and the game starts without inserting medals, the determination as to whether or not the game is full is omitted after the game control ends. If no medal is inserted and the amount stored in the overflow tank 35 does not increase, the determination of whether or not a full tank error has occurred is not made wastefully, and the full tank state can be efficiently It can be monitored and the control load required to determine the full tank status can be reduced, and the frequency of full tank errors can be reduced as much as possible. Can be reduced.

  In the modified example, after the game control is finished, it is determined whether or not the next game medal can be inserted, and it is determined whether or not the tank is full. After the game is over, the overflow tank 35 is determined. A full tank state can be determined before the number of medals increases. When the full tank state is determined, a full tank error state is set before the next game medal can be inserted, so that the progress of the game is disabled before the medal increases in the overflow tank 35, The storage amount of the overflow tank 35 does not increase any more, and the full tank error state is controlled between the start of the game and the end of the control of the game, for example, the reels 2L, 2C, When the 2R is rotating, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped once and controlled to a full tank error state, and then the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are restarted when the full tank error state is released. Or the medal payout operation is stopped once in the state where the medal payout operation is being performed by driving the hopper motor 34b. Controls to, when the subsequent full Tan'era state is released, it is not necessary to perform complicated control such or to resume dispensing operation of medals. That is, it is not necessary to perform control such as interrupting the game control once and then restarting the game control, and it is possible to prevent the control related to the progress of the game from becoming complicated. Further, since the determination of the full tank state and the control of the full tank error state associated therewith are performed almost simultaneously, there is no need to hold information indicating that the full tank state has been determined.

  In the modified example, after the game control is finished, it is determined whether or not the next game medal can be inserted, and it is determined whether or not the tank is full at the end of the game control. Even if it is determined whether or not, the full tank state can be determined after the game is over and before the medal is increased in the overflow tank 35.

  Also, in this case, when a full tank state is determined, the game may be controlled to a full tank error state before proceeding to the next game. It is not necessary to perform control such as resuming the control of the game, and it is possible to prevent the control related to the progress of the game from becoming complicated. Further, since the determination of the full tank state and the control of the full tank error state associated therewith are performed almost simultaneously, there is no need to hold information indicating that the full tank state has been determined.

  Next, commands that the main CPU 41a transmits to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a makes a BET command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout end command, a game state command, standby for the effect control board 90 A plurality of types of commands including a command, a stop command, an error command, an initialization command, a setting end command, a power-on command, an operation detection command, and a door command are transmitted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The game state command is set to the game state of the next game (normal game state, RT, big bonus, single bonus, etc.) and the number of remaining games of RT. Is a command that can specify a set value, and is transmitted after a setting end command to be described later and at the end of the game.

  The standby command is a command indicating a transition to the standby state, and after one game is over, a credit (which was used for setting the bet number) is set when the transition to the standby state is made after a predetermined time without setting the bet number. (Including medals) is sent out after the medal payout is completed and the payout end command is sent.

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

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

  The initialization command is a command indicating that the gaming state has been initialized and the start of the setting change mode, and is transmitted when the RAM 41c is initialized and shifts to the setting change mode.

  The setting end command is a command indicating the end of the setting change mode, and is transmitted when the setting ends, that is, when the setting change mode ends.

  The power-on command is a command that indicates whether or not one of the special roles has been won at power-on, and if it can be restored to the state before the power interruption at startup, it returns to the state before the power interruption. Sent when.

  The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, that is, ON (open state) / OFF (closed state). When the power is turned on, one game is finished (after the game is over, the bet number of the next game) Sent before the setting can be started), and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes (ON to OFF, OFF to ON).

  The operation detection command is the detection state of the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the checkout switch 10, that is, ON / OFF, and these switches are effective in the progress of the game. Whether the bet number can be set and the specified number of bets has not yet been set, and the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the MAX BET switch 6 has been accepted. It is valid when credits remain and is invalid otherwise.Acceptance of the operation of the start switch 7 is valid until the start switch 7 is operated after the specified number of bets is set, otherwise The operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is accepted after the reels are rotated at a constant speed and the reels are ready to stop. It is valid until each stop operation is detected, otherwise it is invalid.The settlement switch 10 has a credit remaining or a bet amount is set in the period from the end of the game to the start of the next game. This command is valid when the switch is active, and otherwise is invalid.) When the detection state of these switches changes, whether the acceptance of the operation is valid for the progress of the game, Sent regardless of invalid period.

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in start-up processing and game processing described later, temporarily stored in a normal command transmission buffer provided in a special work of the RAM 41c, and the timer interrupt processing described above. Sent in (main).

  The normal command transmission buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands so that a plurality of commands can be accumulated.

  The door command is stored in the door command transmission buffer provided in the special work of the RAM 41c in the door monitoring process in the timer interrupt process (main) described above, and is transmitted in the timer interrupt process (main) described above.

  The door command transmission buffer is provided separately from the normal command transmission buffer, and an area in which only one door command can be stored is allocated. The door command transmission buffer stores a door command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 at the time of power-on or at the end of one game, and after the change of the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25. Stored is a door command indicating the detected state. Further, the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer is not cleared even after the door command is transmitted, and is then overwritten by the newly stored door command. When the power is turned on or one game ends, a door command transmission request 1 for requesting transmission of a door command stored in the door command transmission buffer is set, and the door command transmission request 1 is set or the door is opened. When the detection state of the detection switch 25 changes, the door command transmission request 2 is set. When this door command transmission request 2 is set, the door stored in the door command transmission buffer is set. Command transmission is instructed.

  The operation detection command is stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer provided in the special work of the RAM 41c in the switch monitoring process in the timer interrupt process (main) described above, and is transmitted in the timer interrupt process (main) described above. The

  The operation detection command transmission buffer is provided separately from the normal command transmission buffer and the door command transmission buffer, and an area in which only one operation detection command can be stored is allocated. In the operation detection command transmission buffer, when the detection state of the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the settlement switch 10 is changed, An operation detection command indicating validity / invalidity of each switch at the time is stored. In addition, the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer is not cleared after the operation detection command is transmitted, and is then overwritten by the newly stored operation detection command. It has become. An operation detection command transmission request is set when the detection state of any of these switches changes, and the operation detection command transmission buffer is set by setting the operation detection command transmission request. The operation detection command stored in the command is transmitted.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a executes timer interrupt processing at intervals of 0.56 ms. In the timer interrupt process, timer interrupts 1 to 4 are repeatedly performed, and processes unique to the timer interrupts 1 to 4 are performed at intervals of 2.24 ms. The command transmission process for transmitting the command stored in the normal command transmission buffer, the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer, and the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer is performed by timer allocation. The command transmission process is also executed at intervals of 2.24 ms.

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 91a acquires a command buffered in a reception buffer, which will be described later, in a timer interrupt process (sub) that is executed at an interval of 1.12 ms. For this reason, every time the main CPU 41a executes a timer interrupt process, that is, when a command transmission process is performed at an interval of 0.56 ms, there is a possibility that the sub-control unit 91 cannot receive the command normally.

  However, in the present embodiment, as described above, the main CPU 41a executes the command transmission process at a rate of once per four timer interrupt processes, that is, at an interval of 2.24 ms. A plurality of commands can be transmitted by transmitting only one of a command stored in the command transmission buffer, a door command stored in the door command transmission buffer, and an operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer. Are transmitted at intervals of at least 2.24 ms, the sub-control unit 91 can reliably acquire these continuously transmitted commands.

  In the present embodiment, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated according to the progress of the game in the activation process or the game process, and stored in the normal command transmission buffer. In the door command, when the door command transmission request 1 for requesting transmission of the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer is set in the activation process or the game process, or the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 is changed. In this case, it is stored in the door command transmission buffer. The operation detection command is stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer when the detection state of any one of the BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R, and the checkout switch 10 changes. Is done.

  In the command transmission process in the timer interrupt 2, an untransmitted command stored in the normal command transmission buffer, an untransmitted door command transmission request stored in the door command transmission buffer, or an operation detection command transmission buffer When a transmission request for the stored operation detection command is detected, a delay time is set, and when the set delay time elapses, the unsent command and door command transmission buffer stored in the normal command transmission buffer The operation command stored in the door or the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer is transmitted.

  Specifically, in the command transmission process, an untransmitted command stored in the normal command transmission buffer, a door command stored in the door command transmission buffer, or an operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer. When detected, the random number for delay set in the range of 0 to 17 is acquired and set in the delay counter provided in the special work of the RAM 41c.

  At this time, in the command transmission process in which the delay counter value is set and the command transmission process executed in the timer interrupt 2 thereafter, the delay counter value is decremented by 1 and when the delay counter value becomes 0, An untransmitted command stored in the normal command transmission buffer, a door command stored in the door command transmission buffer, or an operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer is transmitted.

  That is, the command detected in the command transmission process is a time corresponding to a multiple of the command transmission process execution interval (2.24 ms). Specifically, the command transmission process is performed by subtracting 1 from the delay counter value acquired at that time. Is transmitted after the elapse of time (2.24 ms) {0 to 35.84 ms because the delay counter value is 0 to 17}.

  In addition, the command stored in the normal command transmission buffer, the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer, and the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer are interrupted to the basic processing. Since it is performed within (main), processing is not delayed due to command delay.

  In this embodiment, the normal command transmission buffer is provided with an area where a plurality of commands can be stored. The command stored in the normal command transmission buffer and the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer are provided. Alternatively, it is possible to store a newly generated command in an empty area of the normal command transmission buffer without waiting for transmission of the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer. That is, a plurality of commands can be stored in the normal command transmission buffer. For this reason, it can be avoided that the progress of the game is stopped due to the delay of the command transmission. This is not the case when the normal command transmission buffer is full of untransmitted commands.

  In the command storage process, when a plurality of commands are stored in the normal command transmission buffer, these commands are stored in the order of generation. In the command transmission process, the commands are transmitted in the order stored in the normal command transmission buffer. It is like that. That is, the commands stored in the normal command transmission buffer are transmitted in the order in which they are generated.

  Note that the power-on command and the initialization command are transmitted with the highest priority. Before the power-on command or initialization command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer, other normal commands ( Hereinafter, commands other than the door command, operation detection command, power-on command, and initialization command are called normal commands. (In the case of an initialization command, store in the normal command transmission buffer before that.) Since the data is also cleared, the power-on command or the initialization command is preferentially transmitted even if the normal command is not already stored.

  When a normal command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer and a door command transmission is requested (when the door command transmission request 2 is set), in principle, the normal command transmission buffer. The door commands stored in the door command transmission buffer are transmitted with priority over the commands stored in.

  Note that if the command stored in the normal command transmission buffer is a power-on command or an initialization command, or if the normal command transmission buffer stored in the normal command transmission buffer is waiting for transmission (delayed), the door command However, this is not the case when a request for transmission is requested, and the power-on command, initialization command, or normal command waiting to be transmitted is given priority, and the power-on command, initialization command, or normal command waiting to be transmitted After being sent, send a door command. If an untransmitted normal command remains in the normal command transmission buffer after transmitting a normal command waiting for transmission, the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer is preferentially transmitted.

  In addition, when a normal command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer, an operation detection command transmission is requested (when an operation detection command transmission request is set), or door command transmission and operation detection. When command transmission is requested at the same time, as a rule, the command stored in the normal command transmission buffer or the door command transmission buffer is stored rather than the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer. Priority is given to the door command being sent.

  When a normal command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer while waiting for transmission of the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer (during delay), or when a door command transmission is requested However, the operation detection command waiting for transmission is transmitted with priority, and after the operation detection command waiting for transmission is transmitted, the normal command or the door command is transmitted.

  The main CPU 41a monitors the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 about every 100 ms. More specifically, an input state (door) in which the detection signal from the door open detection switch 25 is converted to a positive logic in the port input process performed in any of timer interrupts 1 to 4 of the timer interrupt process (main), that is, every 0.56 ms. Open detection switch 25ON = 1 (door open state), door open detection switch 25OFF = 0 (door closed state)), and is performed by timer interrupt 2 of the timer interrupt process (main), that is, every 2.24 ms. In the door monitoring process to be performed, the determination state of the detection signal of the door opening detection switch 25 acquired in the above-described port input process (the input state that is the same for two consecutive times) is logically ORed for about 100 ms (45 times of the door monitoring process). Subsequently, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 is determined using the result. If the calculation result is 1 when about 100 ms elapses, that is, if the door opening detection switch 25 is turned ON (opened) even once during that time, it is determined that the door opening detection switch 25 is ON. If the calculation result is 0, that is, if the door opening detection switch 25 is not turned ON (opened) even once during that time, it is determined that the door opening detection switch 25 is OFF. If the result of this determination matches the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 indicated by the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer, it is determined that there is no change in the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25. Otherwise, it is determined that the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 has changed, the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer is updated to a door command indicating the detection state after the change, and the door command transmission request 2 Is set to command transmission of the door command. When determining that the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 has changed, the main CPU 41a requests an update of the output state of the door opening signal to the external output board 1000 in addition to the door command transmission command.

  The main CPU 41a sets the door command transmission request 1 in the activation process or the game process when the power is turned on or at the end of one game, and requests transmission of the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer. On the other hand, in the door monitoring process, it is determined whether or not the door command transmission request 1 is set. If the door command transmission request 1 is set, it is determined that there is a door command transmission request and the door command transmission is performed. Request 2 is set to command transmission of the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer. In addition, when the door command transmission request 1 is set, the main CPU 41a requests an update of the door open signal output state for the external output board 1000 in addition to the door command transmission command.

  In this way, when commanding the transmission of the door command, it is also required to update the output state of the door opening signal to the external output board 1000, so the output state of the door opening signal is linked to the door command transmission command. And is updated.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the door command is performed with priority over the normal command, and the door command is transmitted after a delay time determined at random has passed in the same manner as other commands. On the other hand, since the maximum command delay time is 35.84 ms, when transmission of a door command is requested in a state where the normal command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer, after the door command is transmitted, Further, it takes about 72 ms until the normal command stored in the normal command transmission buffer is transmitted. However, the monitoring interval of the door open detection switch 25 is further stored in the normal command transmission buffer after transmitting the door command. If the detected state of the door opening detection switch 25 is continuously changed if it is shorter than about 72 ms required for transmitting the normal command being stored, the normal command transmission buffer is stored while the change continues. Normal command transmission buffer will not be sent, so normal command transmission buffer overflows There is a possibility become. For this reason, in this embodiment, the monitoring interval of the door opening detection switch 25 is longer than about 72 ms required for transmitting the normal command stored in the normal command transmission buffer after transmitting the door command. As a result, even if the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 is continuously changed, it is normal that after the door command is transmitted and before the next door command is transmitted. At least one normal command stored in the command transmission buffer can be transmitted, so that the normal command transmission buffer does not overflow.

  The main CPU 41a monitors the detection states of the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the checkout switch 10 about every 10 ms. Specifically, in the above-described port input process performed every 0.56 ms, an input state in which detection signals from the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the settlement switch 10 are converted to positive logic. (ON = 1, OFF = 0) are acquired, and the timer monitoring process (main) is performed by timer interrupt 2; that is, the switch monitoring process performed every 2.24 ms is acquired in the above-described port input process. The detection state of the detection signals of the sheet BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the settlement switch 10 (input state that is the same for two consecutive times) is about 10 ms (door monitoring processing 5 1) BET switch 5, M Determining XBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, the detection state of the adjusting switch 10. When the calculation result is 1 when about 10 ms elapses, that is, when ON is detected even once during that time, it is determined that the corresponding switch is ON, and when the calculation result is 0, that is, during that time If ON is not detected even once, it is determined that the corresponding switch is OFF. If the result of this determination matches the detection state of each switch indicated by the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer, it is determined that there is no change in the detection state. The operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer is changed to an operation detection command that indicates the detection state after the change and indicates the validity / invalidity of each switch at that time. Update, set operation detection command transmission request, and instruct transmission of the operation detection command.

  Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub control unit 91 based on a command transmitted from the main CPU 41a to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  The sub CPU 91a executes a command reception interrupt process when a strobe signal indicating the transmission of a command from the main CPU 41a is input. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

  The receiving buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 128 commands so that a plurality of commands can be accumulated.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub CPU 91a is the earliest stage. Based on the received command, the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to. Based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table, various effects such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, etc. Control the device.

  In the present embodiment, the time interval (1.12 ms) at which the sub CPU 91a performs the timer interrupt process (sub) is shorter than the time interval (2.24 ms) at which the main CPU 41a transmits a command. If an operation associated with a normal game is performed, an unprocessed command stored in the reception buffer is received until the next command is received even when commands are continuously transmitted from the main CPU 41a. In this case, a plurality of unprocessed commands are not stored in the reception buffer, and when a command transmitted from the main CPU 41a is received, the first timer interrupt is performed thereafter. The command received by the process (sub) is read and the process corresponding to the command is performed.

  In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED, etc. The control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub CPU 91a receives the command, the sub CPU 91a, among the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table, With reference to the control pattern corresponding to the received command type, the rendering device is controlled based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

  If the sub CPU 91a receives a new command during execution of an effect triggered by reception of a certain command (excluding a continuous effect described later), the sub CPU 91a stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, An effect based on a control pattern corresponding to a newly received command is executed. In other words, even if the production has not been completed until the end, when a new command is received, the production that has been executed is canceled and a new command is received unless the received new command is not a command that triggers a new production. An effect based on the command is executed.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when a betting number setting operation is performed during execution of an effect, that is, when the sub CPU 91a receives a BET command indicating that the betting number has been set, the effect being executed is displayed. It is supposed to cancel. For this reason, if the player wants to proceed to the next game rather than seeing the production to the end, the production is canceled and the next game can be started. There is no. Further, when a credit or bet amount adjustment operation is performed during the performance, that is, after the sub CPU 91a receives a game state command indicating the end of the game, and before receiving an internal winning command indicating the start of the game. When the payout start command is received, the performance being executed is stopped. Credits and bets are settled when the game is finished. In such a case, the production is continued unnecessarily even though there is an intention to finish the game by ending the performance being executed. It has been designed not to be a problem

  When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b. When the sub CPU 91a receives the internal winning command, it is registered in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. The selected selection pattern is selected from a plurality of types of production patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected production pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the production pattern of the game.

  The control pattern table contains specific controls that are referred to when a specific command (standby command, stop command, error command, initialization command, setting end command, power-on command indicating that special role is elected, etc.) is received. When the pattern is stored and the sub CPU 91a receives these specific commands, the sub CPU 91a refers to the specific control pattern corresponding to the command regardless of the effect pattern set in the game, and The rendering device is controlled based on the pattern.

  When a standby command is received, a demo pattern for executing a demonstration effect (demonstration effect) is referred to as a control pattern. In addition, when the bonus finalization effect that informs the winning of the special role is being executed, the execution of the demonstration effect is prohibited, and even if a standby command is received in such a state, the demo pattern is not displayed. It is not referred to as a control pattern, and a demonstration effect is not executed.

  When a stop command indicating the occurrence of a stop state is received, a stop notification pattern for notifying that the stop state is in effect is referred to as a control pattern. When a stop command indicating release of the stop state is received, the above-described demo pattern is referred to as a control pattern. That is, when the stop state is released, the demonstration effect is executed.

  When an error command indicating the occurrence of an error state is received, an error notification pattern for notifying the fact of the error state and its type is referred to as a control pattern. When an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is received, the control pattern that was being executed when the error occurred is referred to. That is, the production at the time of error occurrence is executed from the beginning.

  When the initialization command is received, a setting notification pattern for notifying that the setting is being changed is referred to. When the setting end command is received, the demo pattern described above is referred to as a control pattern. In other words, when an initialization command is received, a notification during setting change is executed, and when a setting end command is received thereafter, a demonstration effect is executed.

  When a power-on command indicating that a special role is won is received, a special role notification pattern for notifying that the special role has been won is referred to. That is, when a power-on command indicating that the special role is won is received, a notification effect for notifying that the special role is won is executed. Note that the notification effect for notifying the winning of the special role is once executed until it receives a winning determination command indicating that the special role has won.

  Regardless of whether or not the effect state before power interruption can be restored based on the data stored in the RAM 91c at the time of activation, the sub CPU 91a receives an initialization command or a power-on command before actually starting the effect. Wait until either is received. When the initialization command is received in this state, the data in the RAM 91c is cleared. In addition, when a power-on command indicating that the special role is elected is received in this state, a notice effect indicating that the special role is elected is executed, and when a power-on command indicating that the special role is not elected is received, If it is possible to return to the performance state before the power interruption, the demonstration is performed. Also, in the state of waiting for reception of the initialization command or power-on command, the execution of timer interrupt processing that performs presentation based on the reception of the command is not permitted, and even if other commands are received, An effect based on the command is not performed, and no effect is performed until an initialization command or a power-on command is received after the start-up and execution of the timer interrupt process is permitted.

  For this reason, even if the command transmission lines of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are disconnected when the power is turned on and the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are connected thereafter, the sub control unit 91 does not Since no initialization command has been received, the production control is not performed, and even if the command transmission lines of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are disconnected at the time of startup, the sub control unit 91 is turned on. It is impossible to avoid receiving the command and avoid the execution of the notification effect indicating that the special role is won. Thus, when the main control unit 41 is started, the state before power interruption is restored, and before power interruption. When the special role is elected, the winning of the special role is surely notified.

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

  Further, the notification effect is continuously executed until a winning determination command indicating the winning of the special role is received, that is, until the winning special role is won. For this reason, until the special role wins, that is, until the winning flag of the special role is cleared, the notification effect will not stop, and it is not possible to cancel the notification effect while maintaining the special role win by the amusement store. Therefore, it is possible to more effectively suppress illegal sales such as providing slot machines 1 that are set in a state where a special role is won using a driving tool to a player at the start of business at a game shop, etc. Can do.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the main control unit 41 is activated, the main CPU 41a returns to the state before the power interruption, and the special CPU is elected before the power interruption. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the power-on command indicating that the special role is won and the sub-control unit 91 receives the power-on command, the sub-control unit 91 controls the liquid crystal display 51 that controls the special role. It is executed by a production device such as the LED 52, the speaker 53, 54, the reel LED 55, etc. Even if the special role is set illegally, the special control is made when the main control unit 41 is restarted. The winning device is informed that the winning is made and it becomes easier to distinguish, so the slot machine set in a state where the special role is won using a driving tool is used when the game player starts business. It is possible to more reliably prevent illegal sales, such as to provide.

  In the present embodiment, the special device winning is notified by the effect device controlled by the sub-control unit 91, but when the main control unit 41 is activated, it returns to the state before the power interruption, In addition, when the special role is elected before the power interruption, the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, and the payout display 13 directly controlled by the main control unit 41 are notified of the special role winning. Also good. In addition, a notification LED for notifying the winning of the special role is provided as an electronic component directly controlled by the main control unit 41, the state returns to the state before the power interruption when the main control unit 41 is activated, and the special role is selected before the power interruption. In this case, the notification of the special role may be notified using the notification LED.

  In the present embodiment, only the connector connection between the game control board 40 and the electronic component (input medal sensor 31) that inputs or outputs a signal to the game control board 40 according to the progress of the game is a connector restricting member. The use of unauthorized equipment is also prevented by restricting the release of the connection between the connectors, but when the main control unit 41 is activated, it returns to the state before the power interruption, and the special role is played before the power interruption. When winning, it is possible to prevent the use of a driving tool regardless of whether or not it is structured to restrict the insertion / removal between connectors, so that the structure for regulating the insertion / removal between connectors can be prevented. In this way, it is not necessary to change the structure of parts in order to regulate the insertion and removal of connectors, and maintenance such as at the time of failure is also possible. It is also possible to improve the resistance.

  Based on the reception of the door command, the sub CPU 91a issues a door opening notification indicating that the front door 1b is opened. Specifically, when the sub CPU 91a receives a door command, if no new door command is received after 100 ms, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 indicated by the received door command is confirmed and detected. If the confirmation detection state is ON (door open), the door open notification is performed. In the door opening notification, the effect effect LED 52 blinks, the door opening notification screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and an error warning sound is output. After that, the door command is received, and even if 100 ms elapses, the door command is not received and the detection state indicated by the door command becomes the definite detection state. Stop the notification and return to the original performance.

  In addition, when a door command is newly received within 100 ms after the last door command is received, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 indicated by the previously received command is not set as the definite detection state. If no door command is received even after 100 ms after receiving a new door command, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 indicated by the last received door command is set as the detection state, and the determination detection state is If it is ON (door open), the door open notification is performed, and if the final detection state is OFF (door closed), the door open notification is stopped.

  For this reason, even when a door command indicating ON of the door opening detection switch 25 (door opening) is received in a state where the door opening notification is not performed, the door opening detection switch 25 is turned OFF (door closing) within 100 ms. When the door command is received, the door opening notification is not performed, and even when the door command indicating that the door opening detection switch 25 is OFF (door closed) is received in the state where the door opening notification is performed, 100 ms thereafter. If the door command indicating ON of the door opening detection switch 25 (door opening) is received within, the door opening notification is not stopped.

  When a door command is received continuously within an interval of 100 ms, such as when a new door command is received within 100 ms after receiving a door command and a new door command is received within 100 ms thereafter. In the meantime, the state of the door opening notification is maintained (if the door opening notification is not performed, the door opening notification is not started, and if the door opening notification is performed, it is continued) After the last received door command, the door opening notification state is determined based on the detection state determined when 100 ms elapses, the door opening notification has been performed so far, and the determined detection state is ON (door opening) If the detected state is OFF (door closed), the door opening notification is stopped while the door opening notification is stopped. If the opening notification is not performed and the determined detection state is OFF (door closed), the door opening notification is not performed. If the determined detection state is ON (door opening), the door opening notification is started. To do.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the main CPU 41a only transmits a door command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, and whether or not the front door 1b is opened from the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25. The sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the front door 1b is opened based on the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 indicated by the door command received from the main CPU 41a, and based on the determination result. The door opening notification is made.

  Although it is necessary to open the front door 1b in order to perform some fraudulent action on the parts inside the slot machine 1 such as the game control board 40, in the present embodiment, when the front door 1b is opened, Since the fact is notified, it is possible to effectively prevent such a fraud and to detect it early even if a fraud is made.

  Conventionally, in the case of notifying the opening of the front door, the game control is performed based on the signal input to the game control means in spite of the fact that the effect control means performs error notification in order to reduce the control load of the game control means. It is necessary for the means to determine whether or not the front door has been opened, and the control load on the game control means cannot be reduced sufficiently.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a monitors the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 about every 100 ms, and indicates the detection state after the change when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes. Only by transmitting a door command, it is not determined whether or not the front door 1b is opened from the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, and the sub CPU 91a indicates a door opening detection switch indicated by the door command received from the main CPU 41a. It is determined whether or not the front door 1b is opened based on the detection state of 25, and the door opening notification is performed based on the determination result. Therefore, the main CPU 41a opens the front door 1b. In the notification, it is determined whether or not the front door 1b is opened based on the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 (door opening). Detection chattering prevention determination of the switch 25) is not necessary to perform, it is possible to reduce the control load on the main CPU 41a.

  Further, even when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 has not changed, the main CPU 41a transmits a door command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 at that time when the main CPU 41a is activated and when one game ends. Therefore, even if the sub CPU 91a misses the door command at the time of change, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 can always be acquired at the time of starting and at the end of one game. Even if the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 does not change after the failure, the state in which the change in the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 is not reflected in the door opening notification can be prevented from continuing.

  In addition, the main CPU 41a, as a general rule, when the transmission of the door command is requested (when the door command transmission request 2 is set) when the normal command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer. The door command stored in the door command transmission buffer is given priority over the command stored in the command transmission buffer, and the monitoring interval of the door open detection switch 25 and the transmission of the door command are transmitted. The error of the interval can be suppressed as much as possible.

  In the normal command transmission waiting state (during delay) stored in the normal command transmission buffer, the delayed normal command is given priority over the door command, and the delay time has already been reached. Even though the timing is started, the delay control is not complicated by interrupting the timing. Also, the power-on command and the initialization command are transmitted with priority over all commands including the door command, and the return of the sub CPU 91a is delayed by transmitting other commands first. There is nothing.

  In the present embodiment, once the door command transmission request 2 for commanding the transmission of the door command is set once, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes until the door command based on the command is transmitted. However, even if the door open detection switch 25 detection state changes while waiting for transmission of a power-on command or an initialization command, the door command is overwritten without being transmitted. Can be prevented.

  Further, in this embodiment, a door command transmission buffer is provided separately from the normal command transmission buffer, and transmission management becomes complicated when the door command is transmitted with priority over the normal command. There is no end.

  In this embodiment, the door command is stored in the transmission buffer in the timer interrupt process (main) that periodically interrupts and executes the basic process, whereas the normal command is transmitted in the basic process. Since the door command and normal command are stored in the same transmission buffer, it is necessary to disable interrupts when storing the normal command in the transmission buffer. If the door command is stored while interrupting the message in the transmission buffer, the normal command being processed is overwritten, and the door command is partially overwritten after returning. In such a configuration, interrupts are prohibited every time a command is stored, and when reels are shaken or medals are paid out. There is a possibility of affecting other controls such as blurring, but the door command transmission buffer is provided separately from the normal command transmission buffer as described above, so that the door command is regularly used for basic processing. Even when the normal command is stored in the transmission buffer in the basic processing and stored in the transmission buffer within the timer interrupt processing (main) that is executed by interrupting the interrupt, it is necessary to prohibit the interruption when storing the normal command And the above problems can be solved.

  In the present embodiment, the monitoring interval of the door opening detection switch 25 is the monitoring interval of the door opening detection switch 25, and after the door command is transmitted, the normal command stored in the normal command transmission buffer is further transmitted. It is set to about 100 ms, which is longer than about 72 ms required until the next door command is transmitted after the door command is transmitted even when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 is continuously changed. In the meantime, at least one normal command stored in the normal command transmission buffer can be transmitted, and the normal command transmission buffer does not overflow.

  The sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the single BET switch 5, the MAX BET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the settlement switch 10 are operated based on the reception of the operation detection command. Specifically, when the sub CPU 91a receives an operation detection command, if no new operation detection command is received after 100 ms, the detection state of each switch indicated by the received operation detection command is confirmed and detected. If any of the switches has changed from the OFF state to the ON state as compared to the previous fixed detection state, it is determined that the corresponding switch has been operated, and any of the switches is OFF. If the state has changed to the ON state, it is determined that the operation of the corresponding switch has been released.

  For this reason, even when an operation detection command is received and the detection state of any switch has changed, if an operation detection command indicating the same detection state as before the change is received within 100 ms, The operation or release of the operation is not determined.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the detection state of the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the checkout switch 10, that is, ON / OFF, these switches are used in the progress of the game. When an operation detection command indicating whether the switch is in a valid state or an invalid state changes the detection state of these switches, the operation reception of these switches is a valid period for the progress of the game. The sub CPU 91a can specify the operation detected by the main CPU 41a regardless of whether or not the operation has been effectively performed. Sheet BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, checkout switch 10 In addition to the timing that coincides with the timing at which the game is activated and the game control proceeds, if the operation of these switches is in an invalid state, that is, the timing is not directly related to the game progress control. It becomes possible to execute.

  In other words, in order to perform a production operation, a new detection unit is not installed, but it is originally installed to advance the game, and the operation unit detects the game using the operation unit detected by the main CPU 41a. It is possible to perform operations for performance even in a disabled state, and the sub CPU 91a can perform performance using the operations of these operation means, so that the timing of the performance can be varied. You can have it.

  In addition, it is possible to specify whether the operation of each switch is valid or invalid from the operation detection command, and the sub CPU 91a operates the switch when receiving the operation detection command. An appropriate effect can be executed depending on whether or not the reception period is valid.

  Further, when transmitting the operation detection command, the main CPU 41a transmits an operation detection command indicating the detection state of the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the settlement switch 10. Therefore, it is not determined whether or not the switch is operated based on the detection state. The sub CPU 91a determines that the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, and the like based on the detection state indicated by the operation detection command received from the main CPU 41a. Since it is determined whether the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the checkout switch 10 are operated, and the operation status of these switches can be grasped based on the determination result, the main CPU 41a Send operation detection command Therefore, it is not necessary to determine whether or not a switch that is in an invalid period, that is, a switch that is not related to the progress control of the game is operated (such as a chattering prevention determination), and the control load on the main CPU 41a is reduced. can do.

  Further, the main CPU 41a, when the normal command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer, when transmission of the operation detection command is requested (when the operation detection command transmission request is set), or the door command When transmission and operation detection command transmission are requested at the same time, as a rule, commands stored in the normal command transmission buffer or door command transmission rather than operation detection commands stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer are sent. The door command stored in the trust buffer is preferentially transmitted, and the transmission of the normal command and the door command is not delayed by the transmission of the operation detection command.

  When a normal command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer while waiting for transmission of the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer (during delay), or when a door command transmission is requested In this case, the operation detection command during the delay is transmitted with priority, and the delay control is not complicated by interrupting it even though the delay time has already started. .

  Further, in this embodiment, once an operation detection command transmission request for instructing transmission of an operation detection command is set, the detection state of any switch changes until an operation detection command based on the command is transmitted. Even so, the operation detection command is not updated, and the operation detection command can be prevented from being overwritten without being transmitted.

  In this embodiment, the operation detection command transmission buffer is provided separately from the normal command transmission buffer and the door command transmission buffer, and the normal command and the door command are transmitted with priority over the operation detection command. In this case, the transmission management is not complicated.

  In this embodiment, the operation detection command is stored in the transmission buffer in the timer interrupt process (main) that periodically interrupts and executes the basic process, whereas the normal command is transmitted in the basic process. Since the operation detection command and the normal command are stored in the same transmission buffer, it is necessary to prohibit interrupts when storing the normal command in the transmission buffer. If an operation detection command is stored while the normal command is being stored in the transmission buffer, the normal command being processed will be overwritten, and the operation detection command will be partially overwritten after returning. In such a configuration, interrupts are prohibited every time a normal command is stored, and the rotation of the reel Other controls, such as blurring when paying out medals, may affect other controls. However, as described above, the operation detection command transmission buffer is provided separately from the normal command transmission buffer. Even when the normal command is stored in the transmission buffer in the timer interruption process (main) that periodically interrupts and executes the basic process, the normal command is stored in the transmission buffer in the basic process. It is no longer necessary to prohibit interrupts, and the above problems can be solved.

  The sub CPU 91a and the touch panel controller 99 are connected so that data can be transmitted and received by serial communication.

  The sub CPU 91a instructs the touch panel controller 99 to perform a hardware reset at the time of activation, initializes the touch panel controller 99, analyzes the status report transmitted from the touch panel controller 99 upon completion of the initialization, and detects an abnormality. If not, a system-on command is transmitted to activate the touch panel controller 99 system. Accordingly, the touch panel controller 99 shifts to a state where a touch operation can be detected.

  In addition, when the response to the command transmitted to the touch panel controller 99 is not returned even after a certain period of time, even when the sub CPU 91a is not activated, the sub CPU 91a instructs the hardware reset of the touch panel controller 99 similarly to the activation. The system is supposed to restart.

  The touch panel controller 99 determines that the corresponding beam coordinate is a defective beam when any of the beams from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b is blocked continuously for 60 seconds based on the signals from the light receiving devices 57a and 57b. Thereafter, the detection of the touch operation at the beam coordinates determined as the defective beam is invalidated, and the detection of the touch operation is performed only with the activated beam. After that, when the shielding state from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b is released, the detection of the touch operation at the invalidated beam coordinates is enabled again.

  As described above, the touch panel controller 99 determines that the beam is defective when any of the beams from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b is blocked continuously for 60 seconds, and invalidates the corresponding beam coordinates. If the light receiving devices 57a, 57b and the light emitting devices 56a, 56b are damaged, if a solid object is attached, or if a defective beam is generated due to the object being placed, only the defective beam is invalidated, The touch operation can be detected by an effective beam, so that the touch panel can function normally even if a defective beam occurs. The touch panel can be used even though the touch operation can be detected by a normal beam. It can be prevented from disappearing.

  In this embodiment, the invalid beam coordinates determined to be a defective beam are validated when the shielding state from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b is released, and are automatically restored. However, for example, the touch panel controller 99 may be restored with a hardware reset or the like.

  In addition, the sub CPU 91a transmits a defective beam analysis request command every second. When the touch panel controller 99 receives the defective beam analysis request command, the touch panel controller 99 returns a report indicating the shielded beam and the shielding time among the beams from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b. Then, when the report returned from the touch panel controller 99 indicates that there are two or more continuous beams that have been shielded for 10 seconds or longer, the sub CPU 91a causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display Please display "and notify the user to remove the object on the touch panel.

  Thus, when there are two or more continuous beams that are shielded for a certain period of time among the beams from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b, that is, when there is a possibility that an object is located on the touch panel, Since the notification for prompting the removal is performed, a defective beam due to the presence of these objects can be detected and eliminated at an early stage.

  In addition, since the notification that prompts the removal of the object is performed at an earlier stage than the time until the beam coordinates associated with the defective beam are invalidated, the cause of the defective beam can be removed before the beam coordinates are invalidated. It becomes possible.

  It should be noted that the sub CPU 91a notifies the user that the object is to be removed, and when the touch panel controller 99 returns a report indicating that there are no two or more continuous beams shielded for 10 seconds or more, that is, the object. Is removed and the defective beam is eliminated, or when a certain time (30 seconds) has elapsed, that is, when an object is left on or the light receiving devices 57a and 57b and the light emitting devices 56a and 56b are damaged. In this case, the notification is stopped.

  The effect control board 90 according to the present embodiment can perform an operation test of each unit mounted on the effect control board 90 by connecting a command simulator (test game control board) before shipment. .

  In the operation test, an inspection command specifying a component to be operated by the command simulator and its operation mode is transmitted.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is equipped with LED, lamp, cold-cathode tube and other electrical components, a speaker, a liquid crystal display 51, and a touch panel controlled by the sub-control unit 91. An output port and its output By designating the component corresponding to the port and its operation mode by the inspection command, it is possible to inspect the operation of the designated component. The inspection command is composed of 2 bytes. The output port is designated by the first byte, and the component to be operated and the operation mode are designated by the second byte.

  In the inspection command that inspects the operation of the lighting component, you can specify lighting and extinguishing as the operation mode, and if the lighting component can turn on multiple colors, you can also specify the lighting color It is.

  In the inspection command to inspect the operation of the speaker, as the operation mode, the output from both left and right only, the type of sound to be output, and the ROM check of the sound ROM (ROM that stores sound data output from the speaker) Can be specified.

  In the inspection command for inspecting the operation of the liquid crystal display 51, the operation mode includes color bar display, red display, green display, blue display, white display, black display, electrostatic test screen display, CGROM (liquid crystal display 51 ROM check of image data (CG data to be displayed on CG), display area check of liquid crystal display 51, display of image data A to D stored in CGROM, and check of VRAM. Is possible.

  In the inspection command for inspecting the operation of the touch panel, it is possible to specify a defective beam check of the touch panel and an operation check of the touch panel as operation modes. When the touch panel defect check is designated, the voice ROM and CGROM ROM checks are also designated at the same time.

  As another inspection command, there is an inspection command for confirming the backup of the bonus effect. In this inspection command, the display of the bonus medium screen, the operation of the electrical component during the bonus, and the BGM output during the bonus are designated.

  One inspection command can specify only one output port, a component corresponding to the output port, and an operation mode. When inspecting by operating different components of the output port at the same time, each output can be specified. Send inspection commands with specified ports continuously. For this reason, it is necessary to continuously transmit 40 inspection commands in this embodiment even if only a test for operating all the electrical components is performed, and the operation of components other than the electrical components is also tested at the same time. When performing, it is necessary to continuously transmit a maximum of 128 inspection commands according to the combination.

  Note that in the command simulator, an inspection command that specifies the operation of a plurality of electrical components, an inspection command that specifies the operation of electrical components, an inspection command that specifies the operation of a speaker, and an inspection command that specifies the operation of the liquid crystal display 51 The inspection command for designating the operation of the speaker and the inspection command for designating the operation of the liquid crystal display 51 can be transmitted simultaneously, but the liquid crystal display 51 different from the inspection command for designating the operation of the liquid crystal display 51 can be transmitted. It is not possible to simultaneously transmit operation commands that specify operations that cannot be performed simultaneously, such as inspection commands that specify the operation of the liquid crystal display 51 and inspection commands that specify the operation of the touch panel. It has become.

  As described above, if an operation associated with a normal game is performed, an unprocessed command stored in the reception buffer is the next command even if commands are continuously transmitted from the main CPU 41a. Since it is read out by the timer interrupt process (sub) before reception, a plurality of unprocessed commands are not stored in the reception buffer. However, in the operation test by the command simulator, a maximum of 128 inspection commands are continuously recorded. Since there is a possibility of transmission, an area capable of storing 128 commands is provided in the reception buffer of the RAM 91c.

  The sub CPU 91a determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer in the timer interrupt process (sub). The read command is read out, and it is determined whether or not the read command is an inspection command. As a result, when the read command is an inspection command, the component specified by the inspection command and its operation mode are specified, and the specified component is operated in the specified operation mode. As a result, the operation status based on the inspection command transmitted from the command simulator can be confirmed from the outside.

  When the sub CPU 91a receives an inspection command for inspecting the operation of the electrical component, the sub CPU 91a identifies the electrical component specified by the inspection command and its operation mode such as lighting, extinction, and lighting color, and designates the corresponding electrical component. The operation is performed in the mode described above.

  Further, when the sub CPU 91a receives an inspection command for inspecting the operation of the speaker, the operation designated by the inspection command such as output from both the left only, the right only from both left and right, the type of sound to be output, and the ROM check of the audio ROM The mode is specified, and the speaker is operated in the specified operation mode. In particular, when the ROM check of the voice ROM is designated, the confirmation data stored in the voice ROM is compared with the stored data stored in the ROM 91b, and the result of whether or not they match is determined. It is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Further, when the sub CPU 91a receives an inspection command for inspecting the operation of the liquid crystal display 51, the display of the color bar display, red display, green display, blue display, white display, black display, electrostatic test screen is displayed. The operation mode specified by the inspection command, such as the ROM check of the CGROM, the display area check of the liquid crystal display 51, the display of the image data A to D stored in the CGROM, the check of the VRAM, is specified, and the liquid crystal display 51 is specified. It operates in the mode of operation. In particular, when the ROM check of the CGROM is designated, the confirmation data stored in the CGROM is compared with the stored data stored in the ROM 91b as in the case of the ROM check of the audio ROM. The result of whether or not to do so is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the display area check of the liquid crystal display 51 is designated, an image showing the displayable area is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the VRAM check is designated, the VRAM is expanded in the memory area and an image for VRAM check is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Further, when the sub CPU 91a receives an inspection command for inspecting the operation of the touch panel, the sub CPU 91a specifies an operation mode designated by the inspection command, such as a check for a defective beam on the touch panel, an operation check on the touch panel, and the touch panel and the liquid crystal display 51. Operate in the specified operation mode. In particular, when a check for a defective beam on the touch panel is designated, a defective beam analysis request command is transmitted to the touch panel controller 99, and whether there is a beam that is blocked for 60 seconds or more based on the returned report. If there is a beam that is shielded for 60 seconds or longer, a red line is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in correspondence with the shielded beam. In addition, when the check of the defective beam of the touch panel is designated, the voice ROM and CGROM are also checked. In addition, there are two types of touch panel operation checks. When operation check 1 is specified, the touch panel is fully activated, a ticker “Please touch” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and a touch operation is detected. The reception of a new command is prohibited until it is done. When the operation check 2 is designated, the entire touch panel is enabled, a screen divided into 64 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the color of the frame where the touch operation is detected is changed. Also in this case, reception of a new command is prohibited until a touch operation is detected.

  Further, when the sub CPU 91a receives the inspection command for inspecting the backup of the bonus effect, the sub CPU 91a specifies the component and the operation mode specified by the inspection command, and the operation mode in which the liquid crystal display 51, the speaker, and the electrical decoration component are specified Operate with.

  As described above, the sub CPU 91a identifies the component specified by the inspection command and its operation mode based on the reception of the inspection command, and operates the specified component in the specified operation mode. The operation status based on the inspection command transmitted from the simulator can be confirmed from the outside.

  In general, the effect control means has the same number of reception buffers as the transmission buffers of the game control means, and the number of transmission buffers and the number of reception buffers are such that there is no overflow in the case of a normal game. Therefore, as long as the game is played normally, more commands than the reception buffer are not transmitted continuously, and the command transmitted from the game control means overflows. There is no. However, in the operation test for inspecting whether or not the production control means operates normally during development or before shipment as described above, a large number of commands are connected by connecting the test game control means to the production control means. It is possible to increase the efficiency of the operation test by continuously transmitting the message, but if the number of reception buffers is the same as the number of transmission buffers as described above, a large number of commands are transmitted during the operation test. There is a risk that the reception buffer overflows and the operation test cannot be performed accurately. For this reason, it is necessary to increase the number of commands or transmission intervals that are continuously transmitted during the operation test, and as a result, there arises a problem that the efficiency of the operation test cannot be sufficiently increased.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, a command that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 is stored in a reception buffer that stores a command received by the sub control unit 91 from the main control unit 41. A storage area capable of storing a larger number of commands than the command storage area of the normal command transmission buffer is provided. Thus, when an operation test board such as a command simulator is connected to the effect control board 90 and an operation test is performed, the number of inspection commands that can be transmitted at one time and the transmission interval can be transmitted even when the inspection commands are continuously transmitted. However, the number of storage areas of the normal command transmission buffer provided in the main control unit 41, that is, the number of storage areas allocated in such a number as to prevent overflow in the case of a normal game (16 commands in this embodiment) ), And a large number of inspection commands can be transmitted continuously up to the limit of the storage area of the reception buffer (128 commands in this embodiment). Can effectively increase the efficiency.

  In the present embodiment, for each inspection command, a plurality of lighting parts, liquid crystal display 51, touch panel and other effect parts can be individually specified and an operation test can be performed. By transmitting inspection commands for designating a plurality of lighting parts, liquid crystal display 51, touch panel and other effect parts, it is possible to accurately inspect whether or not each effect part operates normally. .

  In the present embodiment, when an operation test is performed in the slot machine 1, it is possible to specify only one output port, an effect part corresponding to the output port, and an operation mode thereof with one inspection command. Therefore, a storage area that can store a larger number of commands on the basis of the number of output ports is provided in the storage area of the reception buffer. In this case, even when test commands corresponding to the respective output ports are continuously transmitted, the reception buffer does not overflow, so that the operation test can be performed more efficiently.

  In this embodiment, it is possible to specify only one output port, a production component corresponding to the output port, and an operation mode thereof with one inspection command, but with one inspection command. It may be possible to specify only one production component and its operation correspondence. In this case, by providing a storage area capable of storing a larger number of commands than the number of production components in the reception buffer, When performing performance tests for all production parts at once, even if inspection commands corresponding to each production part are sent continuously, the reception buffer does not overflow, so operation is more efficient. A test can be performed.

  Further, in the gaming machine in which the production control means controls the production according to the operation of the production operation means such as the touch panel as in the present embodiment, it is necessary to inspect the detection status of the operation of the production operation means. In this case, if the next inspection command is erroneously transmitted before the operation is detected, the next inspection command is received without waiting for the detection of the operation of the operation means for production, and the next operation There is a problem that the test is shifted to the test, and the inspection of the detection status of the operation of the operation means for production cannot be normally performed.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 91a according to the present embodiment receives an inspection command designating the operation check of the touch panel and performs the operation check of the touch panel, the touch operation is detected in the command reception interrupt process. In the meantime, no new command is received. Even if a new command is sent during this period, a new command is detected until the touch operation is detected and the operation check is completed. Is not received, and processing based on the command is not performed. For this reason, even when an inspection command is erroneously transmitted without waiting for the completion of the operation check of the touch panel, the operation check of the touch panel can be normally performed.

  The sub CPU 91a not only prohibits command reception interrupt processing but also stores it in the reception buffer until a touch operation is detected after receiving an inspection command designating an operation check of the touch panel. Even if the command has already been received and the received command is stored in the reception buffer, the touch operation is detected until the operation check is completed. The processing based on the command stored in the reception buffer is not performed. For this reason, even when another inspection command is transmitted continuously with the inspection command designating the operation check of the touch panel, the operation check of the touch panel can be normally performed.

  In this embodiment, the touch panel is applied as the production operation means. However, production operation means other than the touch panel, for example, buttons and dials may be applied, and operation checks other than the production operation means other than the touch panel may be applied. In the same way as above, even if the inspection command is erroneously sent without waiting for the completion of the operation check, the operation check is performed by prohibiting the reception of the command until the operation of the production operation means is detected. The test can be performed normally, and the command stored in the reception buffer is not read out until the operation of the production operation means is detected, so that the test command for specifying the operation check can be used. Even when the inspection command is transmitted, the operation check can be normally performed.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, combinations of symbols in the variable display device 2, gaming state read out as a lottery target combination, and other information. As the types of RTs in the present embodiment, RT1 to RT2 having different probabilities of winning the re-gamer are provided. RT1 is controlled when one of the big bonuses (1) to (3) is won. RT2 is controlled when one of the big bonuses (1) to (3) is finished. Note that the gaming state controlled by RT1 to RT2 may be simply referred to as RT.

  The big bonus (1) is won when a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The big bonus (2) is awarded when a combination of “network 7−network 7−network 7” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The big bonus (3) is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is arranged on any of the winning lines. When any of the big bonuses (1) to (3) wins, the gaming state shifts to any of the big bonuses (1) to (3) corresponding to the winning combination.

  When the big bonus (1) to (3) is controlled, the regular bonus is repeatedly controlled until the big bonus ends. While the gaming state is in the big bonus, the corresponding big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c. Further, during the regular bonus, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c. That is, while the big bonus medium flag is set to the ON state, the regular bonus medium flag is repeatedly set to the ON state when the regular bonus medium flag is not set to the ON state when the game is started. The

  Each of the big bonuses (1) to (3) ends on the condition that the number of medals paid out to the player is 270 or more. The game state is controlled by RT1 from when the big bonus (1) to (3) is internally won until the selected big bonus is won.

  In addition, when any of the big bonuses (1) to (3) wins, after any of the big bonuses (1) to (3) ends, any operation of the player except for the payment of credits Is also disabled and controlled to a frozen state in which the game cannot be progressed for a certain period. In addition, when any of the big bonuses (1) to (3) is completed when the stop function is set to be effective, any operation of the player is invalid except for the payment of the credit, and the game Control is performed until the reset / setting switch 38 is operated to a stop state where the advancement is disabled.

  In addition, after any of the big bonuses (1) to (3) is ended, the gaming state is controlled to RT2 until an end condition predetermined for each type of the ended big bonus is satisfied. Ending conditions include winning a big bonus or playing a specified number of games (500 after big bonus (1) ends, 300 after big bonus (2) ends, after big bonus (3) ends 100 times).

  Even if one of the big bonuses (1) to (3) is won in the internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing to be able to win these roles, You will not win any of these roles. This is because the symbols constituting each of the big bonuses (1) to (3) are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. However, if the winning combination has not been won because the player has not been operated at an appropriate timing, a predetermined chance (in terms of winning) may be derived.

  On the other hand, other than Big Bonus (1) to (3), Orange, Plum, Watermelon, and 15 Sheets (1) to (3), which will be described later, when Replay and Bell win in the internal lottery to be described later, Since the symbols to be configured are arranged within 5 frames in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, in principle, it is possible to win regardless of the timing at which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated.

  When the gaming state is one of the initial gaming state, RT2, and single bonus, each of the big bonuses (1) to (3) has 15 winning combinations (1) to (3) in the internal lottery. It may be read out as a lottery target combination. Therefore, when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously read as a lottery target combination and won, the winning big bonus and the 15-piece combinations (1) to (3) will be won. .

  Note that “+” and “˜” are written between winning combinations to indicate that they are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery. For example, when the big bonus (1) +15 sheet combination (1) to (3) is described, the big bonus (1) and the 15 sheet combination (1) to (3) are simultaneously selected in the internal lottery. It is read as

  The single bonus (1) is awarded when a combination of “black cherry-replay-replay” is arranged on any winning line. The single bonus (2) is awarded when a combination of “net cherry-replay-replay” is arranged on any winning line. The single bonus (3) is awarded when a combination of “white cherry-replay-replay” is arranged on any winning line.

  The symbols (“black cherry”, “net cherry”, “white cherry”) of the reel 2L constituting the single bonuses (1) to (3) are not arranged within 5 frames on the reel 2L. For this reason, even if one of the single bonuses (1) to (3) is won in the internal lottery, the stop switch 8L must be operated at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win the winning single bonus combination. The symbol of the reel 2L constituting the single bonus cannot be stopped on the winning line. On the other hand, the symbols (“replay”) of the reels 2C and 2R constituting the single bonuses (1) to (3) are arranged within 5 frames in each of the reels 2C and 2R. Therefore, when any one of the single bonuses (1) to (3) is won, the single bonuses (1) to (3) can be used no matter what timing the stop switches 8C and 8R are operated. Can be stopped on the winning line. Therefore, for single bonuses (1) to (3), if the stop switch 8L is operated at an appropriate timing enabling the winning of the winning single bonus combination, it can be said that the winning combination is operated at a timing other than the appropriate timing. It can be said that the winning can be avoided by doing.

  The reel 2L has the symbols ("black cherry", "net cherry", and "white cherry") constituting the single bonuses (1) to (3) 21 as shown in FIG. The frames are arranged at intervals of 7 frames. For this reason, an appropriate timing for stopping the “black cherry” of the reel 2L on the winning line, an appropriate timing for stopping the “net cherry” on the winning line, and a stop timing for “white cherry” on the winning line. The proper timings of each do not overlap each other. That is, there is no common timing that can target any two symbols of “black cherry”, “net cherry”, and “white cherry”. In addition, even when the stop switch 8L is operated at any timing, any one of “black cherry”, “net cherry”, and “white cherry” can be stopped on the winning line. For this reason, there is no timing for not stopping “black cherry”, “net cherry”, and “white cherry” on the winning line.

  When the single bonus is won, the game state is shifted to the single bonus for the next one game. In the single bonus, in particular, the probability of winning the bell and the 15-piece combination (1) to (3) in the internal lottery is higher than in the initial gaming state. While the gaming state is the single bonus, the single bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c. If a single bonus is won while being controlled by RT2, the probability that the next one game will continue to be controlled by RT2 and win a replay is maintained at a high level, and a bell and 15 winning combinations ( The probability of winning 1) to (3) is higher than in the initial gaming state. In addition, when it is controlled by RT2 and any one of the 15 winning combinations (1) to (3) wins, the remaining number of games of the RT2 exists and the control can be continued to RT2. Even if it is possible, the RT2 is terminated and controlled to the initial gaming state.

  Replay is awarded when a combination of “replay-replay-replay” is arranged on any of the winning lines. As described above, in principle, the replay can be awarded regardless of the timing at which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated. When winning a replay, there is no payout of medals, but the next game can be started without setting the number of wagers again, so three medals corresponding to the number of bets 3 that are not required to be set in the next game are paid out. This is essentially the same as.

  Orange is awarded when the combination of “orange-orange-orange” is arranged on any winning line, and 15 medals are paid out. The plum is awarded when a combination of “plum-plum-plum” is arranged on any winning line, and 15 medals are paid out. The watermelon is awarded when a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is arranged on any winning line, and 15 medals are paid out. The symbols constituting the roles of orange, plum and watermelon are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R. For this reason, in principle, the roles of orange, plum, and watermelon cannot be awarded unless the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing.

  Bell wins when any combination of “Bell-Bell-Bell” is placed on any winning line, and nine medals are paid out. Since the symbols constituting the bell are arranged within 5 frames on each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, in principle, it is possible to win regardless of the timing of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. .

  The 15-piece winning combination (1) is awarded when the combination of “black cherry-bell-bell” is arranged on any winning line, and 15 medals are paid out. The 15-piece combination (2) wins when a combination of “net cherry-bell-bell” is arranged on any winning line, and 15 medals are paid out. The 15-piece combination (3) wins when a combination of “white cherry-bell-bell” is arranged on any winning line, and 15 medals are paid out.

  The symbols ("black cherry", "net cherry", and "white cherry") of the reel 2L constituting the 15-sheet combination (1) to (3) are not arranged within 5 frames on the reel 2L. In addition, the symbols (“bells”) of the reels 2C and 2R constituting the 15-piece roles (1) to (3) are arranged within 5 frames in each of the reel 2C and the reel 2R. Therefore, similarly to the single bonuses (1) to (3), for the 15 winning combinations (1) to (3), the stop switch 8L is selected at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win the winning combination of 15 winning combinations. It can be said that if it is operated, the winning combination can be avoided, and it can be said that the winning can be avoided by operating other than the appropriate timing.

  In addition, the symbols ("black cherry", "net cherry", "white cherry") of the reel 2L constituting the 15-piece roles (1) to (3) are the same as the single bonuses (1) to (3). As shown in FIG. 3, they are arranged at intervals of 7 frames out of 21 frames. Therefore, there is no common timing at which any two symbols of “black cherry”, “net cherry”, and “white cherry” can be aimed. In addition, there is no timing at which “black cherry”, “net cherry”, and “white cherry” are not stopped on the winning line.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the combination or winning rate that is the object of the lottery depending on whether the gaming state is the initial gaming state or RT2, RT1, RB, or SB. Is different. It should be noted that the combination to be read simultaneously may be different as well as the combination to be selected for the lottery depending on the gaming state.

  When the gaming state is the initial gaming state or RT2, big bonus (1), big bonus (2), big bonus (3), single bonus (1), single bonus (2), single bonus (3), big bonus (1 ) +15 (1) to (3), Big Bonus (2) +15 (1) to (3), Big Bonus (3) +15 (1) to (3), Replay, Orange, Plum, A watermelon and a bell are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read as a target combination for internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is the initial gaming state and RT2, the 15-piece combination (1), the 15-piece combination (2), and the 15-piece combination (3) are not read out independently, and are set not to win. Further, when the gaming state is the initial gaming state and RT2, each of the big bonuses (1) to (3) is read simultaneously with the 15 winning combinations (1) to (3), and for example, “65 ”Is specified, so that 65/65536 is set to win with a probability of 0.01%. As a result, in the initial gaming state and RT2, the possibility of winning 15 winning combinations (1) to (3) is reduced, and if one is won, any of the big bonuses (1) to (3) It will be elected at the same time. For this reason, especially when controlled by RT2, the player is relieved by suddenly winning / winning 15 roles (1) to (3) and extremely reducing the possibility that RT2 will end. In addition, even if the RT2 is completed by winning and winning 15 (1) to (3) roles, the player must win one of the big bonuses (1) to (3). Can give players a sense of anticipation.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the initial gaming state and RT2, each of the 15 winning combinations (1), 15 winning combinations (2), and 15 winning combinations (3) is not read out independently and won not win. The example set as described above has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the gaming state is the initial gaming state and RT2, the 15-card combination (1), the 15-card combination (2), and the 15-card combination (3) are individually read It may be set to win by probability. Even in this case, even if RT2 is finished after winning 15 (1) to (3) winnings during RT2, 15 winning (1) to (3) is not winning Compared to the above, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation for winning one of the big bonuses (1) to (3).

  Further, in FIG. 15, 15 combinations (1) to (3) have been described as examples as combinations that are won simultaneously with each of the big bonuses (1) to (3). However, the winning combination at the same time as each of the big bonuses (1) to (3) is not limited to the 15 winning combinations (1) to (3), but other winning combinations (for example, orange, etc.) Also, it may be configured that the big bonuses (1) to (3) are won simultaneously with a predetermined probability. Note that, when configured in this way, for example, the ratio of winning one of the big bonuses (1) to (3) at the same time is more than 15 when the other simultaneous winning combination is won (1) The number of determination values for each winning combination may be set so that the winning combination of any of (3) to (3) is higher. As a result, when one of the 15 winning combinations (1) to (3) is won, any of the big bonuses (1) to (3) is more than the case where the other simultaneous winning combination is won. You can raise your sense of expectation for winning the crab.

  The replay winning rate at RT2 is set to be higher than that at the initial gaming state. For example, as the replay determination value number, “9000” is set when in the initial gaming state, and “38000” is set when in RT2.

  In addition, when the gaming state is RT1, replay, orange, plum, watermelon, bell, 15-piece combination (1), 15-piece combination (2), and 15-piece combination (3) are subject to internal lottery. Are read in order. Note that the replay winning rate for RT1 is set to be higher than that for the initial gaming state and lower than for RT2. For example, “20000” is set as the number of replay determination values for RT1. In addition, the winning ratios of other oranges, plums, watermelons, bells, 15-card combinations (1), 15-card combinations (2), and 15-card combinations (3) are set to be the same as in the initial game state. Yes.

  In addition, in the regular bonus provided while the game state is a big bonus, orange, plum, watermelon, bell, 15-card combination (1), 15-card combination (2), and 15-card combination (3) are subject to internal lottery. , And sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery. In the regular bonus, for example, “58982” is specified as the number of determination values of the bell so that the winning ratio of the bell is the highest and among the lottery winning combinations, and the winning of 58982 / 65536≈90% Is set. Of orange, plum, watermelon, bell, 15-card combination (1), 15-card combination (2), and 15-card combination (3), the winning rate of the non-bell combination is the same or higher than in the initial game state. It is set to be.

  When the gaming state is the single bonus, the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), the big bonus (3), the single bonus (1), and the single bonus are the same as when the gaming state is the initial gaming state or RT2. (2), Single Bonus (3), Big Bonus (1) + 15 Sheets (1) to (3), Big Bonus (2) + 15 Sheets (1) to (3), Big Bonus (3) + 15 Sheets (1) to (3), Replay, Orange, Plum, Watermelon, and Bell are targets for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as target roles for internal lottery. In the single bonus, for example, “8000” is specified as the number of judgment values for each of the 15 winning combinations (1) to (3), so each of the 15 winning combinations (1) to (3) has a probability of 8000 / 65536≈12%. Is set to win. As described above, in the single bonus, the winning rate of each of the 15 winning combinations (1) to (3) for finishing RT2 is extremely high as compared to the case where the single bonus is not provided. In addition, as described above, the probability of winning the 15 winning combination when winning any of the 15 winning combinations (1) to (3) is 1/3 in the symbol arrangement. For this reason, when the single bonus is transferred, 15 winning combinations are won with a probability of (12 + 12 + 12) / 3 = 12%.

  In addition, the winning rate of replay when the single bonus is controlled to RT2 is the same as that of RT2, and the winning rate of replay when the single bonus is not controlled to RT2 is The number of determination values is set so as to be the same as in the initial gaming state. In addition, the winning rates of bell, orange, plum, and watermelon are set to be the same as or higher than those in the initial gaming state.

  Based on the above, the player's sense of expectation when controlled by RT2 will be briefly described. When controlled by RT2, first of all, the player can expect to not win any of the single bonuses (1) to (3). This is because if the single bonus is not won, there is no possibility of shifting to a single bonus in which the winning rate of the 15 winning combinations (1) to (3) is improved.

  If any of the single bonuses (1) to (3) is won, secondly, the player can expect not to win the winning single bonus. This is because the single bonus is not won unless it is operated at an appropriate timing.

  Thirdly, when the single bonus is won and the player is transferred to the single bonus, thirdly, the player can be expected to not win any of the 15 winning combinations (1) to (3). This is because there is no possibility of winning the 15-sheet combination if none of the 15-sheet combinations (1) to (3) is won.

  If any of the 15 winning combinations (1) to (3) is won, fourthly, the player can expect not to win the winning 15 winning combination. This is because the 15-piece winning combination is not won if it is not operated at an appropriate timing.

  In the present embodiment, the winning rate of the 15-piece combination for ending RT2 is set to be higher during the single bonus than when it is not during the single bonus. When it is, it can be divided into the first to fourth stages as described above, and it can give a sense of expectation that RT2 will continue.

  In addition, if the RT2 is completed after winning 15 combinations without going through the single bonus, the big bonus is won simultaneously. For this reason, the player can have a sense of expectation that the big bonus is won simultaneously.

  Next, the internal lottery will be described. In the internal lottery, whether or not the above-described winning combination (derivation of a winning display result) is allowed is determined before the display result of the variable display device 2 is derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is operated). , To decide. In the internal lottery, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number generation circuit 42. And, for each combination of combinations and combinations determined according to the gaming state and the number of bets, the obtained random numbers for internal lottery and combinations of combinations and combinations determined according to the gaming state, the number of bets and the set value This is performed according to the number of determination values. In the present embodiment, from the number of judgment values of each combination and combination of combinations, a range of determination values for each of the general combination and special combination such as a small combination and a replay combination, and a special combination with any of the general combination The range of judgment values to be won in combination with roles is specified, and winning in the internal lottery is not exclusive, and a general role and a special role are simultaneously won in one game. It can happen. However, for special roles of different types, the range of determination values to be won in duplicate is not specified, and special types of different types are drawn exclusively.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined for the combination or combination of roles that are subject to the internal lottery and the current gaming state are sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery, and when the result of the addition overflows, Or it is determined that the combination of the winning combination is won.

  The number of determination values acquired in the bonus internal lottery increases as the set value increases. As a result, the larger the set value, the higher the probability of winning the special combination in the internal lottery.

  In addition, the probability of winning for replay is set to be higher in RT1 to RT2 than in the initial gaming state. For this reason, RT can be said to be an advantageous gaming state for the player in that the probability of winning the replay is higher than that in the initial gaming state. In addition, the number of determination values is set so that RT2 is extremely easy to win for replay as compared to RT1.

  Further, the number of determination values of each lottery target acquired in the internal lottery when the gaming state is a regular bonus is the largest for the bell. Thereby, it is possible to increase the probability of winning the bell in the internal lottery when it is a regular bonus.

  Further, the number of determination values of each lottery target combination acquired in the internal lottery when the game state is a single bonus is larger for each of the 15 combinations (1) to (3). As a result, the probability of winning each of the 15 winning combinations (1) to (3) in the internal lottery with a single bonus can be increased.

  Further, in the internal lottery when the gaming state is the initial gaming state or RT2, each of the 15 winning combinations (1) to (3) wins at the same time as any of the big bonus (1) to the big bonus (3). It is configured. As a result, when one of the 15 winning combinations (1) to (3) wins in the initial gaming state or RT2, one of the big bonuses (1) to (3) is won simultaneously. Can increase the expectation of this.

  When a winning combination of any combination or combination of combinations is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination of combination or combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. In addition, when a special role + a general role is elected, a special role winning flag indicating that the special role is elected is set in the special role storing work, and the general role is elected indicating that the general role is elected. Set the flag in the general role storage work. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination or winning combination is won, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

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

  In the table index, an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state) Differences up to the address where the data is stored are registered. As a result, a difference corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, and the corresponding index data can be acquired by adding the difference to the reference address. Even if the winning status of the combination is different, when the same control is applied, the same address is stored as the index data. In such a case, the same table creation data is referred to. Thus, a stop control table is created.

  The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of frames to be drawn according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and if any reel is stopped, stop Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the status of each, and it is necessary according to each status from this specified address. And to be able to identify the stop control table. Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of frames to be pulled in at each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) per reel are defined, and these areas are set to 0 to 20 (see FIG. 3) is assigned.

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

  As described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data corresponds to the area number, and the area corresponding to each area number has a stop reference position (in this embodiment, a perspective window). 3 when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected at the timing (the timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps). This is a table in which the number of frames is set.

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, the table index is first referred to, index data corresponding to the internal winning state is obtained, table creation data is identified based on the obtained index data, and all reels are identified from the identified table creation data. The address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state of rotation is acquired, and the stop control table for each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded to generate a stop control table for all reels.

  Further, when any one reel stops or any two reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game The table creation data is identified based on the obtained table creation data, and the address of the stop control table for the unreacted reel corresponding to the stop reel and the area number of the stop position of the reel is obtained from the identified table creation data. The stop control table for each stored reel is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

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

  If any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively, the area number of the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. And the number of drawn frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of drawn frames until it is stopped is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. Thereby, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of frames to be drawn in from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 The lower symbol area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

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

  In the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the winning combination is drawn not to be aligned on the winning line. Create a stop control table with the number of frames to be drawn in and perform reel stop control. If none of the roles are won, stop control with a number of frames to be drawn that does not match any of the roles A table is created and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line within the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If the winning combination is not drawn, it will be controlled so that it can be stopped in a drawing range of up to 4 frames.

  When the gaming state is a single bonus and any of the bell and the 15-card combination (1) to (3) is won, the stop control tables for the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R are as follows: When the first stop and the second stop are performed, the symbols constituting both the bell and the 15-piece combination are derived on the winning line, and the bell and any one 15-piece combination are displayed according to the display result of the third stop. It becomes a double tempering state that can win both.

  Specifically, when the first reel 2L and the second reel 2C are stopped for the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, as the display result of the left reel 2L, symbol numbers 5 to 9, symbol numbers 12 to 16, symbol numbers 19, 20, 0 to 2, 3 consecutive symbols (for example, net cherry replay bells of symbol numbers 0 to 2 and the like) are derived, and “bell” is derived in the middle as a display result of the intermediate reel 2C. It will be in a double tempering state that can win both of the 15 singles. Further, when the first reel 2C and the second reel 2R are stopped for the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R, “bell” is derived in the middle as a display result of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R, It becomes a double tempering state that can win both sides.

  When the single bonus is set, the winning rate of the bell is set to be higher than that in the initial gaming state (for example, the number of determination values “8000” is set to be specified). In the case of a single bonus, the possibility of winning either the bell or the 15-piece combination (1) to (3) is increased, and the chance of becoming a double tempering state as described above is increased. it can.

  When a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, such as when a special role is won while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game (Big Bonus (1) + 15 Sheets (1) to (3), etc.) ), The number of draws is determined so that the winning special role can be drawn to the winning line within the range of 4 frames, and the winning special role cannot be drawn to the winning line within the range of up to 4 frames. For the stop operation position, a stop control table in which the number of drawn frames is determined so as to draw the selected winning combination into the winning line in the range of four frames to the maximum is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a special operation that has been elected within the drawing range of up to 4 frames can be stopped on the winning line when the stopping operation is performed, the control is performed to stop the winning combination. If you can't withdraw a special role that is elected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can align and stop the small roles that are elected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, Control is performed to align and stop them, and a winning combination that has not been won will be controlled to be stopped within the 4-frame pull-in range. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the special combination on the winning line over the small combination, and the small combination can be won only when the special combination cannot be drawn. When a special combination and a small combination can be drawn simultaneously, only the special combination is drawn, and the small combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

  If the special role and the replaying role are elected at the same time (such as big bonus (1) + replay), such as when the replaying role is won while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, it was won A stop control table in which the number of drawn-in frames is determined so as to draw the re-gamer to the winning line in the range of four frames to the maximum is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed in which the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames. In addition, as will be described later, “replay” which is a symbol constituting the re-gamer is arranged within 5 symbols, that is, within 4 frames, for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Can be stopped at any position within the pull-in range, so if the special player is carried over from before the previous game, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R by the player Regardless of the operation timing, the re-game players will always win together. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win. In the case where the special role and the replaying role can be withdrawn at the same time, only the replaying role is drawn in, and the special role is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the replaying role.

  On the game control board 40 side, the internal lottery is performed as described above, and the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped according to the result and the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and a prize is generated. It will be a thing. As a result of winning a prize, a medal is paid out or a game state is transferred as a payout. Thus, depending on the progress of the game on the game control board 40 side, an original effect is performed on the effect control board 90 side. It is. In order to perform such an effect, the sub CPU 91a of the effect control board 90 must be able to recognize the progress of the game on the game control board 40 side, but is sent from the main CPU 41a of the game control board 40. Various effects are performed based on the above-described commands related to the progress of the game.

  In order to perform the performance, the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91 has various counters, an area for setting various flags, a game state command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, and an internal winning command. Area for storing winning status, combination of display results derived to reels 2L, 2C, 2R, information indicating presence / absence of winning, game state applied in game running on game control board 40 ( The winning situation and the gaming state are also provided in the RAM 91c twice.

  Among the effects executed by the control of the sub-control unit 91, there is a game effect corresponding to the game state as an effect by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51 based on a command output to the display control circuit 92.

  The game effects include the demonstration effects described above, the bonus effects that are executed from when the game state wins the bonus to the end, the bonus confirmation effect that informs that the bonus is won, and the type of bonus that is won Information on whether or not RT2 is continued when a predetermined execution condition is satisfied when the gaming state is RT2, RT continuous effect that is executed over two games, and predetermined notification condition This includes a navigation effect for notifying information advantageous to a player who is involved in winning a combination when the game is established, and a normal effect performed in the initial game state. The predetermined execution condition that triggers the execution of the RT continuation effect is that one of the single bonuses (1) to (3) is won when an execution lottery is executed to determine whether or not to execute the RT continuation effect with a predetermined probability. And when the winning combination of 15 (1) to (3) is established. This RT continuation effect will be described later with reference to FIG. Note that image element data and moving image data for performing a game effect are stored in the CGROM 142.

  As the bonus effect and the RT continuous effect, a continuous effect that is continuously executed across a plurality of game periods is executed. The continuous performance is continuously executed including the period from when all the reels stop until the next game where the start switch 7 is operated is started during the actual execution period. ing. When a continuous effect such as the bonus effect and the RT continuous effect is performed, a series of game sounds are continuously output over a plurality of games. In this way, game sounds that are continuously output over a plurality of games are referred to as continuous game sound effects. Game sound data for generating game sounds (including continuous game effect sounds) for performing a game effect is stored in a ROM mounted on the audio output circuit 94. The generation of the game sound is generated when the sub-control unit 91 outputs a game sound data read command, a generation start command, an end command, or the like corresponding to the current game state to the voice output circuit 94. Controlled and executed by.

  The navigation effect is an effect of notifying the winning winning combination by displaying a character corresponding to the winning combination when any of the small combinations is won. As a navigation effect, for example, an orange character appears when orange is won. Also, a blue character when the plum is won, a red character when the watermelon is won, a yellow character when the bell is won, and a 15 character combination (1) is won When the 15 character combination (2) is elected, the black character appears as a striped character, and when the 15 character combination (3) is elected, the white character appears. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player of the type of the small role that is won from the appearing character.

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

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

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

  Further, in the effect control board 90, a stop symbol table for determining the display result of the variable display device 2 based on the reel stop command is provided in the RAM 91c. However, since the reel stop command includes only the type of the stopped reel and the number of the symbol stopped in the middle as information, it is not possible to determine what symbol is stopped by this alone. For this reason, the ROM 91b stores in advance a table showing all symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. With reference to this table, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped on the stop symbol table. The symbol is registered. The sub control unit 91 performs an effect described later based on the registration information of the stop symbol table.

  Next, a process executed by the main control unit 41 and a process executed by the sub control unit 91 in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. First, processing executed by the main control unit 41 will be described. In the slot machine 1, the game is progressed by repeatedly performing the game process one game at a time. For this purpose, the game must be in a state where the game can be progressed first. In order to be able to advance the game, for example, the set value work is stored in the set value work with the set value in the normal range with the main control unit 41 including the main CPU 41a activated, and the data stored in the RAM 41c. The condition is that there is no abnormality. When the game is ready to proceed, game processing is repeated in the slot machine 1 game by game. Hereinafter, each game in the slot machine 1 will be described. The “game” in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Since the setting of the bet number before the operation of No. 7 and the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are performed after the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense. And

  The game control process is also executed after the power is turned on and a predetermined boot process is performed, or immediately after the setting is changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. When processing of one game is started, first, the number of bets is set by operating the one-sheet BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 or by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 4, and operating the start switch 7. A BET process for instructing the substantial start of the game is performed. If the player has won a replay in the previous game, the same number of bets as in the previous game (3 in this embodiment) is automatically set by the flag during the replay game (the flag during the replay game is deleted at this stage) ).

  When the number of bets is set by BET processing and the start switch 7 is operated, a random number for internal lottery is extracted, and winnings for each combination determined according to the gaming state are allowed based on the extracted random number value. A lottery process is performed to determine whether or not to do so. In the lottery process, an internal winning command indicating the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 41c is transmitted to the effect control board 90. When any of the big bonuses (1) to (3) is won in the lottery process, the gaming state is controlled by RT1.

  When the lottery process is completed, the reel rotation process is performed next. In the reel rotation process, the reel motor is operated on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the previous game. 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven to start rotation of all the left, middle, and right reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. When a predetermined condition (detection of the reference position by the reel sensors 333SL, 33SC, 33SR after the rotation speed reaches a constant speed) from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is satisfied, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R Is enabled. Thereafter, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by the player, the driving of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is stopped, and the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped. When the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started and stopped, a reel rotation command and a reel stop command are transmitted to the effect control board 90, respectively.

  When the driving of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, a winning determination process is performed for determining whether any of the above-mentioned role symbols is derived and displayed on the winning line in the display result at the time of stopping. If it is determined in this winning determination process that one of the winning combinations has been won, various processes corresponding to the winning generated on the game control board 40 are performed. Here, a winning determination command indicating a winning determination result is sent to the effect control board 90. In the winning determination process, when it is determined that one of the big bonuses (1) to (3) and the single bonus is won, the corresponding gaming state is controlled. In the winning determination process, if it is determined that one of the 15 winning combinations (1) to (3) is won during RT2 and during the single bonus controlled during RT2, the RT counter is reset and RT2 End.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the number of payouts set in the winning determination process. However, when the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, the hopper motor 34b is driven to pay out an excess number of medals from the medal payout opening 9. When RT2 is in progress, 1 is subtracted from the number of remaining RT games in the payout process, and when it becomes 0, RT2 is terminated. In addition, various processes not related to winning (for example, a process related to the end control of the big bonus, and the elimination of a winning flag (a winning flag such as a small role) without carryover) are also performed. In the payout process, the winning flags of the big bonuses (1) to (3) stored in the special work are not erased. Thereby, the winning flags of the big bonuses (1) to (3) are carried over to the next game. When it is determined that the big bonus has ended as a result of the payout process in the payout process, the RT2 is controlled by setting a specified number of games corresponding to the type of the ended big bonus in the RT counter. At the end of the payout process, that is, at the end of one game, a game state command indicating the game state of the next game is sent to the effect control board 90. Then, the process for one game ends, and the process for the next one game starts.

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 performs the transition of the game state among the initial game state, RT1, RT2, big bonus, and single bonus. In response, a command is transmitted to the effect control board 90. In contrast, the sub-control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 performs an original effect based on the command received from the game control board 40.

  Next, processing executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described. The sub-control unit 91 first executes a predetermined effect initial setting process, and after performing an effect control restoration process for restoring the control state in the effect control board 90 to the state when the power supply is stopped, the effect-side random value Repeat the update process.

  In the sub-control unit 91, an interrupt for controlling the progress of the effect is generated at a predetermined time interval (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the timer interrupt flag of the RAM 91c is set to the ON state by the reset / interrupt controller. Then, the effect control interruption process is executed. In the effect control interrupt process, the contents of the internal register are saved, the effect backup process is executed, and when the sub control unit 91 is restarted, the data required for restoring the control state before the restart is backed up. Is done. Further, command analysis processing for analyzing various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 is executed, and predetermined effect control processing is executed. By this effect control process, various effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51 and generating sound from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 are performed. In addition, various random values counted by a random number circuit (not shown) or the like are updated on the side of the effect control board 90, and then the contents of the saved register are restored, and then the effect control interrupt process ends. In the effect control process executed in the effect control interrupt process, the sub-control unit 91 performs a game effect execution process for executing the above-described game effect according to the game state or the like.

  Here, the RT continuation effect among the game effects performed by the sub-control unit 91 will be specifically described. FIG. 16 is a timing chart for specifically explaining the RT continuation effect.

  In FIG. 16, the horizontal axis indicates the passage of time. From the top of the vertical axis, the (a) column indicates the gaming state, the (b) column indicates the game execution status, and the (c) column. The winning statuses of single bonuses (1) to (3) and 15 winning combinations (1) to (3) are shown, and the RT continuation effect is shown in the (d) column. In the (a) column, the rising portion indicates that it is during RT2 (including a single bonus controlled during RT2), and the falling portion indicates that it is a gaming state other than RT2. In the (b) column, the rising portion indicates that the game is in progress. The column (c) indicates that the winning flag is set by the rising portion. In the rising portion, the name of the combination for which the winning flag is set is shown. The column (d) indicates that the RT continuous effect is being executed by the rising portion. In addition, the number with a circle shown in the lower column in FIG. 16 indicates the timing in each of (a) to (d). Hereinafter, timings 1 to 16 are simply indicated by numbers.

  With reference to the timings 1 to 2, the RT continuous effect when the single bonus is won but not won will be described. Timing 1 shows the timing when the single bonus (1) is won when the gaming state is in RT2. Thereby, as shown in the column (d), the RT continuous effect is started.

  As an RT continuation effect, when a single bonus is won, it will be notified that one of the single bonuses is won in the game, and if a single bonus is won, the 15-game combination will be won in the next game. Related information is broadcast. When one of the single bonuses is won, for example, a message such as “You may win one of the single bonuses! Be careful!” Is displayed. When the single bonus is not won, as shown in the timing 2, a success effect for notifying that the single bonus winning is successfully achieved is performed.

  Referring to timing 3 to timing 6, after winning and winning the single bonus, the RT continuous effect in the case where control to RT2 is continued without winning the 15-card combination and winning in the next game explain. Timing 3 shows the timing when the single bonus (2) is won when the gaming state is in RT2. Thereby, as shown in the column (d), the RT continuous effect is performed, and it is notified that one of the single bonuses is won.

  Timing 4 shows the timing when winning the single bonus (2). When a single bonus is won, a failure effect is provided to notify that the single bonus winning has failed to be avoided. As the single bonus is won, the gaming state is controlled to the single bonus as shown in the column (a).

  Timing 5 shows the timing when the game in the single bonus is started. At the timing 5, since the player has won the bell and none of the 15 winning combinations, a message such as “Lucky!” Is displayed as information related to the winning of 15 winning combinations in the next game. In the next game, the information related to the winning of the 15-sheet combination includes a common effect (an effect selected from a plurality of types of effects) regardless of whether the winning combination is a bell or a 15-sheet combination. May be performed). This makes it impossible for the player to specify whether the player has won the bell or the 15-card combination based on the contents of the performance. On the other hand, as described above, the bell and the 15-piece combination are in a double tempering state, and both can win. Therefore, the expectation for winning the bell can be maintained until the third stop.

  In timing 4 to timing 5, in the game started from timing 5, an effect is given as to whether or not to win any of the 15 winning combinations.

  Timing 6 shows the timing when the single bonus is completed after winning the bell. If none of the 15 winning combinations has been won, as shown in timing 6, a successful performance is provided to notify that the 15 winning winning combination has been successfully avoided.

  Referring to the timings 7 to 10, the RT continuous effect will be described in the case where the single bonus is won and won and then the 15-game winning combination is won in the next game but the control to the RT2 is continued without winning. To do. The timings 7 to 8 are the same as the timings 3 to 4 described above, although the single bonus that is won differs.

  Timing 9 indicates the timing when the game in the single bonus is started. At timing 5, since the 15-card combination (2) is won, for example, a message such as “Win any of the 15-sheet combination! Is displayed. In timing 8 to timing 9, in the game started from timing 9, an effect is given as to whether or not to win any of the 15 winning combinations.

  Timing 10 shows the timing when the single bonus is completed without winning any of the 15 winning combinations. If none of the 15 winning combinations has been won, a success effect is provided to notify that the 15 winning winning combination has been successfully avoided, as shown at timing 10.

  Timings 11 to 14 describe the RT continuous effect when the single bonus is won and won, and then the 15-game combination is won and won in the next game and RT2 is ended. Note that the timings 11 to 13 are the same as the timings 7 to 9 described above, although the single bonus that is won differs.

  Timing 14 shows the timing when the single bonus is ended after winning the 15-piece combination (1). When the 15-piece winning combination is won, as shown in the timing 14, a failure effect is provided to notify that the 15-piece winning combination has failed to be avoided. As shown in the column (a), RT2 is ended by winning 15 winning combinations, and the gaming state is controlled to the initial gaming state.

  Next, the RT continuation effect that is executed when RT2 is in progress and the single bonus is not won will be described. When the single bonus has not been won, the RT continuous production will start on the condition that the winning lottery has been won as described above and on the condition that one of the 15 winning combinations (1) to (3) has been won. Is done. If you are in RT2 and are in a different gaming state than the single bonus, and you win 15 (1)-(3), you will win one of the big bonuses (1)-(3) as mentioned above Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation for the big bonus. For this reason, in the RT continuation effect when RT2 is in progress and the single bonus has not been won, information related to the winning of 15 cards in the game in which the RT continuation effect has been started, information related to the winning of the big bonus Is notified.

  Here, when the gaming state is the initial gaming state and RT2, the 15 winning combinations (1) to (3) can be read simultaneously with each of the big bonuses (1) to (3) and won, When it is set to be able to win with a predetermined probability when each of the 15-sheet combination (1), the 15-sheet combination (2), and the 15-sheet combination (3) is read out at a predetermined probability. An example of the RT continuation effect executed when the single bonus is not won will be described. If you are in RT2 and are in a different gaming state than the single bonus, and you win 15 (1)-(3), you will win one of the big bonuses (1)-(3) as mentioned above Since there is a possibility that the player has a big bonus, the player can have an expectation for the big bonus. For this reason, in the RT continuation effect when it is during RT2 and the single bonus has not been won, first, information relating to the winning of 15 sheets in the game in which the RT continuation effect is started is notified, and the game Thereafter, information related to the winning of the big bonus will be notified.

  With reference to the timing 15 to the timing 16, the RT continuation effect in the case of winning 15 combinations is described. The timing 15 shows the timing when the 15 winning combinations (1) to (3) are simultaneously won with the big bonus when the gaming state is in RT2. Thereby, as shown in the column (d), the RT continuous effect is started. Further, as shown in the column (a), RT2 is ended and controlled to RT1 by winning the big bonus.

  For example, a message such as “Maybe you have won 15 roles!” Is displayed as the information related to the winning of 15 combinations. This allows players to feel nervous about the fact that RT2 will end if they win the 15-card role and win, but if they win the 15-card role, it will be a big bonus. The player can have a sense of expectation for winning simultaneously.

  Timing 16 shows the timing when 15 winning combinations are won. When the 15-piece winning combination is won, as shown at timing 16, a failure effect is given to notify that the 15-piece winning combination has failed to be avoided. If the 15-piece winning combination has not been won, a successful effect is provided to notify that the 15-piece winning combination has been successfully avoided.

  From timing 16 onward, an effect is given that tells whether the big bonus is won or not. As a result of the production, if the big bonus is won, the bonus finalizing effect is executed, and if the big bonus is not won, that is, if the 15-piece combination is won alone, the big bonus is won. The off-line effect is notified to notify that it has not been performed.

  In the game effect execution process according to the present embodiment, for example, a predetermined game history is determined based on the player's touch panel operation during a period other than during the continuous effect and during the bonus effect and not during the game. A history display effect execution process is executed for executing a history display effect for displaying the image on the liquid crystal display 51. Note that while the continuous production is being executed, the operation of the touch panel is invalidated so that the history display production is not executed.

  In the game effect execution process in the present embodiment, a process for executing the following effect is further performed based on the registration information of the stop symbol table described above, for example.

  First, the sub-control unit 91 performs a control to execute a reel LED effect by changing a lighting state of the reel LED 55 by outputting a predetermined command to the LED drive circuit 93. The reel LED effect is, for example, an effect of notifying the winning combination by blinking the reel LED 55 corresponding to the symbol constituting the combination aligned with the effective line when any combination is aligned with the effective line. .

  The sub-control unit 91 outputs a predetermined command to the audio output circuit 94 to perform control for executing a tempered sound effect for generating a predetermined tempered sound on the condition that the tempered sound is generated.

  As a process for performing a tempered sound effect, the sub-control unit 91 first determines which of the winning lines effective when two of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped based on the registered information in the stop symbol table. It is determined whether any one of the crab big bonuses (1) to (3) is a temper. When it is determined that the temper is being played, the sub-control unit 91 is in a state where the bonus is not won or in a state where the bonus is won and the bonus finalizing effect is not executed. It is determined whether or not it is a state where the bonus winning effect is started after the bonus finalizing effect described above is started. When the bonus is not won or when the bonus is won and the bonus finalizing effect is not executed, a predetermined tempering sound (such as “pirone”) is generated.

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the bonus is won and it is determined that the bonus winning effect is started after the bonus finalizing effect is started, the sub-control unit 91 is a bonus tempo for which the temper is won. Whether or not the replay is won. When it is not determined that the Tempe is a winning Tempe, or when it is determined that the Tempe is a winning Tempe but is selected for replay, a predetermined Tempering sound is emitted. Not. On the other hand, when it is determined that the Tempe is a bonus Tempe that has been won and the Replay has not been won, a predetermined Tempe sound is produced.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the embodiment described above, the winning probability of the 15 winning combination that ends RT2 is higher when the single bonus is in effect than when it is not during the single bonus. For this reason, even during RT2, it is possible to vary the degree of tension with respect to the end of RT2 after 15 winning combinations have won depending on whether or not a single bonus is in effect. The control for the single bonus is started when a single bonus winning is generated. For this reason, during RT2, as a first step, the player can have a sense of expectation that the single bonus will not be won. When the single bonus is won, as a second stage, the player can expect not to win the single bonus. In the present embodiment, it is possible to ask whether or not to win a single bonus by notifying that one of the single bonuses has been won in the RT continuous effect. Further, when the single bonus is won and the single bonus is controlled, as a third stage, the player can be expected not to win any of the 15 winning combinations. In the present embodiment, during the period from when a single bonus is won until the next game is started, an effect is given as to whether or not to win any of the 15 winning combinations. Further, if any of the 15 winning combinations is won, as a fourth stage, the player can expect not to win the winning 15 winning combination. In the present embodiment, information related to the winning of 15 sheets in the RT continuous effect is notified, so it is possible to ask whether or not to win the 15 sheets. As described above, the player can gradually change the feeling of tension during RT2 and can ask whether a single bonus prize is generated and whether a 15-piece winning prize is generated. As a result, it is possible to add interest to the game during RT2 and improve the interest of the game during RT2.

  (2) In the embodiment described above, the black cherries, net cherries and white cherries, which are the symbols of the left reel 2L constituting each of the single bonuses (1) to (3), are arranged at intervals of 7 frames. The replays, which are symbols of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R constituting each of the single bonuses (1) to (3), are arranged in the number of drawn frames. For this reason, there is no timing for not winning all the single bonuses (1) to (3), and timing other than the proper timing at which the symbol of the left reel 2L constituting the winning single bonus can be drawn into the winning line. The single bonus can be disabled by operating the stop switch 8L. For this reason, for example, the player predicts the type of single bonus that has been won, and the stop switch 8L is operated at a timing at which the predicted single bonus is not won. Further, when a single bonus is not generated in anticipation of the above, it is possible to give the player a sense of superiority due to the prediction.

  (3) In the embodiment described above, the symbols of the left reel 2L constituting each of the 15-sheet roles (1) to (3) are black cherry and net cherry as in the single bonus (1) to (3). The white cherries are arranged at intervals of 7 frames, and the bells which are the symbols of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R constituting each of the 15-sheet roles (1) to (3) are arranged within the number of drawn frames. . For this reason, there is no timing for not winning all 15 winning combinations (1) to (3), and the timing other than the proper timing at which the symbol of the left reel 2L constituting the winning 15 winning combination can be drawn into the winning line By operating the stop switch 8L at the timing of, it is possible to make the 15 winning combination impossible to win. For this reason, for example, the player anticipates the type of the 15 winning combination and operates the stop switch 8L at a timing not to win the predicted 15 winning combination. Further, when a single bonus is not generated in anticipation of the above, it is possible to give the player a sense of superiority due to the prediction.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, symbols that are in a double tempering state that can win both the bell and the 15-sheet combination are stopped and displayed on the first and second stopped reels excluding the third stopped reel. . For this reason, it is possible to ask whether it will be a Bell prize or a 15-piece prize. In particular, it is possible to increase the chances of scoring whether to win a bell or 15 cards while one of the reels rotates during a single bonus that improves the winning probability of the bell and 15 cards. , You can improve the fun of the game.

  (5) In the embodiment described above, in the internal lottery when the gaming state is the initial gaming state or RT2, when the 15 winning combinations (1) to (3) are each won, the big bonus (1) Any one of (3) is won at the same time. On the other hand, in the internal lottery when the game state is a single bonus, each of the 15 winning combinations (1) to (3) can be won with high probability. For this reason, the big bonus is greater when, for example, a player wins one of the 15-card combinations during RT2, than when the player wins any of the 15-card combinations when the gaming state is in the single bonus. It is possible to enhance the player's sense of expectation for winning simultaneously and to improve the interest of the game.

  (6) In the slot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the connector restriction member restricts the removal of the board-side connector 620a and the cable-side connector 610a of the game control board 40 accommodated in the board case. Since removal of the connector restricting member from the board case is restricted in this state, the cable side connector 610a cannot be removed from the board side connector 620a unless the release restricting portion is destroyed. In other words, the cable-side connector 610a cannot be removed without leaving a trace of breakage, and it is impossible to connect an unauthorized instrument such as a driving instrument without leaving a trace. You will be able to discover something reliably.

  (7) When the bonus that has been won after the bonus finalization is started and before winning the winning bonus, it is controlled so that the bonus that has not been won differs from that when the bonus has been won. By generating a sound, it can be informed that the bonus that has been won is won. For this reason, it can be made easy for the player to determine whether or not the bonus that has been tempered is won.

  Also, only when it is determined that the winning bonus has been tempered, it is only necessary to operate the stop switch corresponding to the third stop reel at the timing for winning the bonus, and there is no possibility of winning. It can be prevented that the stop switch corresponding to the final stop reel is operated unnecessarily at the timing for winning the bonus until the bonus is tempted.

  In addition, after the bonus finalization has started, the type of bonus that has been won in the internal lottery in a state where no temper sound has been generated, i.e., the player has not recognized the winning bonus. The game is expected to be added to the game, and it is possible to add an interesting feature that confirms whether or not a tempo sound is generated by tempering a bonus that predicts whether or not the prediction is met. Can be made. Further, when the player's expectation matches, the self-satisfaction level when the bonus is won can be increased because it is as expected.

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

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 15, even in the initial gaming state and during RT2, the 15-player combination (1) to (3) is not individually drawn by lot. explained. However, the present invention is not limited to those that are not lottery. For example, the lottery may be selected but the number of determination values is set to “0”, so that it may not be won.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, in the internal lottery when the gaming state is the initial gaming state or RT2, when the 15 winning combinations (1) to (3) are each won, the big bonus (1) In the internal lottery when the game state is a single bonus, while any one of (3) is won at the same time, each of the 15 winning combinations (1) to (3) can win alone with high probability It was configured as follows. However, in the internal lottery when the gaming state is the initial gaming state or RT2, it may be configured such that each of the 15 winning combinations (1) to (3) can win alone. In this case, for example, in the case of winning one of the 15 card combinations when the gaming state is in the single bonus, for example, in the initial gaming state or in the RT 2 game, it is more Any number of determination values may be set so that the ratio of winning simultaneously to any of the big bonuses is increased. As a result, the big bonus is greater when, for example, the player wins one of the 15-card combinations during RT2, than when the player wins any of the 15-card combinations when the gaming state is in the single bonus. It is possible to enhance the player's sense of expectation for winning simultaneously and to improve the interest of the game.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the big bonuses (1) to (3) have been described as an example as special transition winnings. However, the special transfer winning is not limited to this, and, for example, only for the next one game, at least one reel (for example, the middle reel 2C) shortens the maximum delay time from the stop switch operation timing to the stop and the medal A challenge bonus (CB) that is controlled over a plurality of games may be included in a challenge time in which a small role with a payout can be won (the winning flag is forcibly set). During the CB, the CT is repeatedly controlled until the number of medals paid out to the player after winning a prize becomes a predetermined number (for example, 120) or more.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the big bonus is won and the RT2 is controlled, the RT2 is terminated and controlled to the RT1, and the RT2 is terminated when the big bonus is won. Explained. However, in the slot machine that can be controlled by the CB as described above, the winning probability of the replay is not changed by winning the CB and winning the CB, that is, when the RT is controlled by the RT, You may comprise so that control to CB may be started, continuing without ending. Specifically, when the gaming state at the time of winning CB is RT2, it may be configured to control to CB by CB winning while maintaining the winning probability of replay during RT2. In such a configuration, during the CB, the winning combination flag of the small role is forcibly set, and the winning flag for replay is set with a high probability. When the winning combination of the small combination and the replay is set, the reels are controlled to be stopped so that the symbols constituting the replay are drawn into the upper, middle and lower stages in preference to the symbols constituting the small combination. In addition, when the winning combination of the small role and the replay is set and the symbols constituting the replay cannot be drawn into the upper, middle, and lower tiers and the replay cannot be won, for example, a bell is formed. Reel stop control is performed to draw the symbols into the upper, middle and lower stages. For this reason, during CB, when replay is won, replay is preferentially won, but when replay winning is impossible, Bell wins, for example. As a result, during the CB in which the control is started while being controlled by RT1, the replay is preferentially won, and when it is impossible to win without winning the replay, the bell is won to win the medal. A payout is made. For this reason, during the CB in which the control is started while being controlled by RT2, a bell winning can be generated when no replay winning is generated, so that a game is more effective than when controlling only by RT2. The degree of advantage for the person is high. Therefore, when the player is controlled by RT2, the player can have a sense of expectation for further CB winning and being controlled by the CB, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, in the CB controlled by further CB winning when being controlled by RT2, the replay winning cannot be generated, the bell winning is generated, and the player is paid out to the player in the CB with a smaller number of games. The player should play the game so that the number of medals reaches a predetermined number. For this reason, in the CB controlled by winning the CB when it is controlled by RT2, the technical intervention can be enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  For example, when the maximum delay time from the operation timing of the stop switch 8C to the stop of the middle reel 2C is shortened during CT (for example, 75 milliseconds, the number of frames that can be drawn is 0 to 1), FIG. For example, when the stop switch 8C is operated at the timing when the “bell” symbol of the area number 8 is positioned at the lower stage, the symbol “replay” of the middle reel that constitutes the replay cannot be pulled in. Even if it is, it can be made impossible to generate a replay prize. Therefore, in the CB controlled by further winning the CB while being controlled by the RT2, the stop switch 8C is operated at the timing when the “bell” symbol of the area number 12 is positioned in the lower stage with reference to FIG. Sometimes it is possible to win a bell without winning a replay. As a result, the number of medals paid out to the player in the CB with a smaller number of games can be made to reach a predetermined number, so that the remaining number of games in RT2 after the CB ends can be increased. it can.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the single bonus has been described as an example of the single transfer winning. However, the single transfer winning is not limited to this, and any winning combination that triggers the control to improve the probability of performing the control for deriving the end display result may be used. It may be a winning combination (1 game CT winning combination) that triggers the control to 1 game CT). In the internal lottery during one game CT, for example, winning flags are set for all small roles, and lottery is performed with a predetermined probability for a predetermined replay.

  During such one game CT, for example, the reel control is performed so that a predetermined end display result can be stopped and displayed according to the winning situation (for example, whether or not a predetermined replay winning flag is set). You may comprise. That is, during one game CT, the reel control may be performed so that the end display result can be stopped when the specific winning is won, or the specific winning is not won. Sometimes, the reel control may be performed so that the end display result can be stopped and displayed. Hereinafter, the former case will be described.

  For example, each combination of the single bonuses (1) to (3) in the above-described embodiment is a combination of one game CT (1) to (3), and 15 combinations (1) to (1) in the above-described embodiment ( 3) Each combination is a combination of replays (1) to (3), and a combination of replays in the above-described embodiment is a combination of replays (4).

  When one game CT (1) to (3) is won, the next one game is controlled to one game CT. When one game CT is controlled, for example, winning flags are set for all small roles, and at least replays (1) to (4) are lottery. If one game CT is won while being controlled by RT2, control is made to one game CT while maintaining control to RT2 (high replay probability).

  When winning one of the replays (1) to (4), it becomes possible to play the next game without using the medal owned by the player. In addition, when the player has won any of the replays (1) to (3) while being controlled by RT2, RT2 ends. When controlled to the initial gaming state, the number of determination values is set so that only replay (4) can be won (for example, replay (4) is “9000”, replays (1) to (3) are “0”, etc.). ing. In addition, when controlled to RT2, the number of determination values is set so that each of replays (1) to (3) wins simultaneously with replay (4) (for example, each of replays (1) to (3) + replay ( 4) is “8000” and replay (4) is “14000”).

  Replays (1) to (3) are won with high probability when controlled by RT2. When it is controlled by RT2 and not controlled by one game CT, and any one of replays (1) to (3) and replay (4) are won, a replay (4) winning will occur. Reel control is performed. On the other hand, when it is controlled by RT2 and controlled by one game CT, and any one of Replay (1) to (3) and Replay (4) are won, according to the operation procedure When the winning symbols of replays (1) to (3) can be drawn on the winning line, reel control is performed so that the winning symbols are drawn on the winning line in preference to the replay (4) symbols. For this reason, when it is controlled by RT2 and controlled by 1 game CT, the winning rates of replays (1) to (3) are the same as compared with the case where it is not controlled by 1 game CT. Since the pull-in control is performed with priority over the replay (4), the winning rate of the replays (1) to (3) is improved.

  In the case of the configuration described above, the winning probability of replays (1) to (3) for ending RT2 is higher when one game CT is in progress than when one game CT is not being performed. For this reason, even when RT2 is in progress, depending on whether or not one game CT is in progress, replays (1) to (3) are won and the degree of tension with respect to the end of RT2 is different. Can be made. Further, the control to one game CT is started when a one game CT prize is generated. For this reason, during RT2, as a first step, the player can have a sense of expectation that one game CT will not be won. When one game CT is won, as a second stage, the player can expect not to win one game CT. In the above-described RT continuation effect, by notifying that one of the games CT is won, it can be determined whether or not to win the one game CT. When one game CT is won and controlled to one game CT, as a third stage, the player can expect to not win any of replays (1) to (3). Between the time of winning one game CT and the start of the next game, an effect is given asking whether or not to win one of the replays (1) to (3). Further, when any one of the replays (1) to (3) is won, as a fourth stage, the player may expect not to win the winning replays (1) to (3). it can. It is possible to ask whether or not to win the replays (1) to (3) by notifying the information related to the winning of the replays (1) to (3) in the RT continuous effect described above. In this way, the tension held by the player during RT2 is changed in stages, and whether or not a one-game CT prize is generated and whether or not replays (1) to (3) are won. Can be heard. As a result, it is possible to add interest to the game during RT2 and improve the interest of the game during RT2.

  In the case of the above configuration, black cherry, net cherry, and white cherry, which are symbols of the left reel 2L constituting each of the games CT (1) to (3), are arranged at intervals of 7 frames. Replays, which are symbols of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R constituting each of the games CT (1) to (3), are arranged in the number of drawn frames. For this reason, there is no timing for not winning all of the one game CT (1) to (3), and other than the proper timing at which the symbol of the left reel 2L constituting the winning one game CT can be drawn into the winning line. By operating the stop switch 8L at this timing, the one game CT can be made unwinnable. For this reason, for example, the player predicts the type of one game CT that has been won, and the stop switch 8L is operated at a timing at which the predicted one game CT is not won. Moreover, when one game CT does not occur in anticipation in this way, it is possible to give the player a sense of superiority due to the prediction being made.

  In the case of the above configuration, the symbols of the left reel 2L constituting each of the replays (1) to (3) are black cherry and net cherry as in the case of one game CT (1) to (3). The white cherries are arranged at intervals of 7 frames, and the bells, which are symbols of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R constituting each of the replays (1) to (3), are arranged in the number of drawn frames. For this reason, there is no timing to prevent all of the replays (1) to (3) from winning, and the symbol of the left reel 2L constituting the winning replays (1) to (3) can be drawn into the winning line. The replays (1) to (3) can be made impossible to win by operating the stop switch 8L at a timing other than the correct timing. For this reason, for example, the player expects the types of winning replays (1) to (3), and the stop switch 8L is operated at a timing at which the predicted replays (1) to (3) are not won. Occurs. Moreover, when one game CT does not occur in anticipation in this way, it is possible to give the player a sense of superiority due to the prediction being made.

  Further, in the case of the configuration as described above, a double tempering state is achieved in which both the bell and the replays (1) to (3) can be won on the first and second stopped reels excluding the third stopped reel. The symbol is stopped and displayed. For this reason, it can ask whether it becomes a bell prize or replay (1)-(3) prize. In particular, while one of the reels is rotating during one game CT in which a small role including a bell is elected, increase the chance of scolding whether to win a bell or replay (1) to (3). Can improve the interest of the game.

  In the case of the configuration as described above, it is a case where it is controlled by RT2 and not controlled by one game CT, and one of replays (1) to (3) and replay (4) are won. Even in such a case, the reel control may be performed so that replays (1) to (3) wins are generated with a very low probability. Thereby, even if it is a case where it is not controlled by 1 game CT, it is made to play a game, holding the tension | tensile_strength with respect to the end of RT2 which a winning of any one of replay (1)-(3) occurs suddenly be able to.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the example of controlling to the re-game high probability state in which the re-game winning is generated with a higher probability than the normal game state has been described as the advantageous state. However, the advantageous state is not limited to this, and may be any gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the initial gaming state. For example, the type of winning or the winning that has been determined to be allowed to be generated by the predetermining means. It may be a procedure notification gaming state (AT) for notifying an operation procedure (operation timing, operation order, etc.) for generation.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the single bonus (1) to (3) is used as an example of a single transfer winning, and the 15 winning combinations (1) to (3) are used as a specific winning with an end display result as a constituent symbol. Was described as an example. Then, by operating the stop switch 8L at a timing other than the proper timing at which the winning single bonus or the symbol of the left reel 2L constituting the 15-card combination can be drawn into the winning line, the single bonus or 15-card combination is played. The example which can be made non-winning was demonstrated. However, the procedure for making the winning single bonus or 15 winning combination impossible to win is not limited to a stop operation at a predetermined timing, and the reels 2L to 2R are stopped in a predetermined order. Alternatively, the reels 2L to 2R may be stopped in a predetermined order and each stop operation may be performed at a predetermined timing. Even in such a configuration, for example, the player predicts the type of winning single bonus or 15-card combination, and performs a stop operation in a procedure that does not win the predicted single bonus or 15-card combination. Interesting. In addition, when a single bonus or a 15-card combination is not expected in this way, the player can be given a sense of superiority due to the prediction.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, when a single bonus is won while being controlled by RT2, a navigation effect for notifying the type of the single bonus that has been won is performed when a predetermined condition is established. May be. Thereby, since the player can recognize the winning single bonus, it is possible to make the single bonus non-winning by performing a stop operation in a predetermined procedure.

  Further, it may be configured to perform a navigation effect informing the type of the small combination won during the single bonus when the predetermined condition is established. Thereby, since the player can recognize the winning small combination, if the 15 winning combination is won, the 15 winning combination can be disabled by performing a stop operation according to a predetermined procedure.

  Note that the predetermined condition may be established for the number of times determined by lottery, such as a single bonus or one that is established when a lottery is performed each time a 15-card combination is won. It may be.

  (8) In the embodiment described above, the operation unit (start lever 7, single BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6, check switch 10, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, touch panel, setting key provided in the slot machine 1 When a specific operation of the switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, etc.) is detected, the RT state may be initialized (the value of the gaming state flag is updated to a value indicating the initial gaming state). For example, the specific operation may be a combination of predetermined operations of two or more operation units. However, the procedure may be completely different from the operation related to the setting change. The operation procedure may be a combination of other operations including some operations.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, when the main control unit 41 is activated, the main CPU 41a returns to the state before the power interruption, and when the special role is elected before the power failure, the main CPU 41a elects the special role. The example in which the notification effect indicating the winning of the special role is executed when the sub control unit 91 receives the power-on command indicating that the special role has been won has been described. However, not only a notification effect indicating that the special role is won, but also a notification effect that notifies the game state to be returned may be executed. For example, when the game state to be returned is the initial game state, the main CPU 41a transmits a power-on command indicating the initial game state and executes a notification effect indicating the initial game state to the sub-control unit 91. Also good. Further, when the game state to be returned is RT, the main CPU 41a may transmit a power-on command indicating the RT type and execute a notification effect indicating the RT type to the sub-control unit 91. Good. The gaming state to be restored may be all controlled gaming states (for example, initial gaming state, RT1 to RT2, big bonus, etc.), and a predetermined gaming state ( For example, it may be an initial gaming state, RT1 to RT2, a big bonus, etc., an initial gaming state, only a big bonus).

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

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the RT2 is controlled after the predetermined bonus (big bonus) is finished has been described. In addition, as the type of RT2, an example in which the prescribed number of games differs depending on the type of bonus that has been completed has been described, but this is not limiting, and the probability of winning a replay may be different. Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to what kind of RT is controlled, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  In this case, the probability of winning at least replay b and replay c among a plurality of types of replays (for example, replay a to replay c) is further controlled in RT (here, RTa) controlled after the predetermined bonus is over. The number of determination values may be set so as to be higher than that in the initial gaming state. Thereby, when controlled by RTa, the probability of winning replay b and replay c is improved. Replay b and replay c can be won only at RTa, and are not won in gaming states other than the RTa (including those that are not read out as a lottery target combination and those with a judgment value of 0). May be.

  Furthermore, when the player wins Replay b when RTa, the player is controlled to an RT (in this case, RTb) that has a higher probability that the player will win the Replay a than RTa. When replay c is won, the probability of winning replay a is lower than when RTb is reached, and even when replay b is won, control is performed to RT that is disadvantageous for a player who is not controlled by RTb (here, RTc). You may comprise. As a result, when the player is controlled to RTa, the player can have a sense of expectation for winning the replay b and being controlled by the RTb, and the user may feel uneasy about winning the replay c and being controlled by the RTc. In comparison with a slot machine that is not controlled by RTb or RTc, the interest of the game can be improved.

  RTa includes a plurality of types of RTs having different probabilities of at least one of the probability of winning replay b and the probability of winning replay c, and RT (big bonus) determined in advance according to the type of bonus that has been completed. (1) RTa at the end, RTa ′ at the end of the big bonus (2), RTa ″ at the end of the big bonus (3), etc. may be controlled. In other words, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether the bonus is controlled to a type of RTa that has a high probability of winning replay b, and more advantageous RTa depending on the type of bonus to be controlled. (The RT that has a high probability of winning Replay b) Can, compared to what is controlled in the same RT regardless of the type of bonus, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the RT2 is ended on condition that the big bonus is won or the specified number of games has been consumed while being controlled by the RT2 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and RT2 may be configured to end on condition that the bonus is won or the prescribed number of games have been consumed, without being ended depending on winning of the bonus. That is, RT2 may be configured to end when winning the bonus without being ended by winning the bonus. As a result, if the bonus is not won, even if the bonus is won, the RT2 can be controlled continuously until the prescribed number of games is reached. For this reason, it is possible to avoid giving the player a sense of loss by ending RT because the bonus is won when there are remaining games. Also, especially during RT2, even if the stop operation is aimed at the bonus, the replay is won with a very high probability, and the control that pulls in the replay has priority over the control that pulls in the bonus. It becomes difficult to determine whether or not the player has won. In addition, since the bonus winning flag is carried over from the next game until winning, after RT2 reaches the specified number of games, the winning bonus can be won during that time. At the end, the player's expectation for winning the bonus can be increased.

  In addition, although RT2 in the above-described embodiment has been described as an example where it is terminated on the condition that the prescribed number of games has been consumed, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be terminated depending on the number of games that have been digested without the prescribed number of games being set. Instead, it may be configured to end on condition that a predetermined symbol (including a predetermined winning combination and a predetermined off symbol) is derived. Thereby, for each game, the player can have a sense of expectation and anxiety about the continuation of RT2, and the interest of the game can be improved. Note that the probability that a predetermined symbol for ending RT2 is derived may be different depending on the type of bonus that triggered the control of RT2. Thereby, it is possible to make the player pay more attention to which type of bonus is controlled.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which each of the big bonuses (1) to (3) is a set of three identical symbols has been described. However, the constituent symbols of each of the big bonuses (1) to (3) may be a combination of different symbols in each of the reels 2L to 2R. For example, even if the composition pattern of the big bonus (1) is a combination of “red 7-grape-melon” and the composition pattern of the big bonus (2) is a combination of “grape-white 7-black BAR”. Good. Similarly, the big bonus (3) may be a combination of different symbols in each of the reels 2L to 2R.

  Further, in such a configuration, the bonus effect may be such that the player cannot specify the type of bonus being controlled by performing the same content regardless of the type of bonus.

  Further, when the big bonus (1) among the big bonuses (1) to (3) is controlled so as to be controlled by RT2 only when the big bonus (1) is finished, after the bonus is over when a predetermined notification condition is satisfied. You may make it alert | report whether it is controlled by RT. The predetermined notification condition may be satisfied if, for example, the game is consumed a predetermined number of times in the bonus, a predetermined number of medals are paid out in the bonus, or the bonus is terminated. This makes it difficult for the player to identify the type of bonus from the combination of symbols at the end of the game, making it difficult for the player to notice which type of bonus is being controlled. For this reason, it becomes impossible to specify whether or not the RT is controlled after the bonus is over. As a result, the player can be made to pay attention to the effect for notifying whether or not the RT is controlled after the bonus is ended, so that the entertainment of the game can be effectively improved by performing the effect.

  When configured as described above, a liquid crystal display having a virtual reel for variably displaying a plurality of types of effect symbols is provided separately from the variable display device 2 and more easily visible than the variable display device 2. Then, the sub-control unit 91 starts variably displaying the virtual reels when the reel rotation is started in the variable display device 2, and when the display result is derived in the variable display device 2, the display result for effect corresponding to the display result May be derived. The sub-control unit 91 then displays a common bonus display result (for example, red 7-red 7) as the effect display result when any of the big bonuses (1) to (3) is derived in the variable display device 2. -Red 7) may be derived. This makes it possible to inform the player that the bonus has been controlled in an easy-to-understand manner, but makes it difficult to identify whether it is a big bonus (1), that is, whether the bonus is controlled by RT. be able to.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the configuration may be such that the RT1 is controlled until winning the selected big bonus when the big bonus is won. In this RT1, for example, on the condition that the bonus is won, the replay winning probability is improved from the initial gaming state, but there is a high possibility that the number of medals to be acquired is low as in the initial gaming state. That is, it may be configured to control the RT so that the expected value of the number of medals acquired per game is smaller than the number of medals used for setting the number of bets. The expected value of the number of medals acquired per game is, for example, the number of medals acquired when a game is played a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times, 100,000 times) in a certain gaming state. The value (theoretical value) divided by the number of times the number of winning is subtracted.

  With this configuration, when the RT1 is controlled on condition that the bonus is won, for example, the type of the given display result or the given display result determined to be permitted to be derived by the predetermining means is derived. Determination of whether or not to control to a procedure notification gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a state of performing a navigation effect, AT) for notifying an operation procedure (operation timing, operation order, etc.) The number of AT continuing games to be controlled is determined, and when it is determined to control to AT, it may be configured to control to RT + AT until the number of AT continuing games is consumed or a bonus is won and RT is ended. And during RT + AT, the expected value of the number of medals earned per game is made larger than the number of medals used for setting the number of bets by winning the selected small role according to the navigation effect without missing it. The number of medals owned by the player may be increased.

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

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

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

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

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

It is a front view showing the whole structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the control circuit of a slot machine. It is the schematic which shows the wiring connection state of the game control board and the electronic component for games connected to this game control board. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of an external output board | substrate. (A) is a timing chart showing the output status of the medal IN signal, and (b) is a timing chart showing the output status of the medal OUT signal. It is a figure which shows the structure of a reel motor. (A) is a timing chart which shows the control method at the time of the start of a reel motor, (b) is a timing chart which shows the control method at the time of rotation of a reel motor and a stop. It is a timing chart which shows the control situation of a full tank error. It is a timing chart which shows the control situation of a full tank error. It is a timing chart which shows the modification of the control situation of a full tank error. It is a timing chart which shows the modification of the control situation of a full tank error. It is a timing chart which shows the modification of the control situation of a full tank error. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of winning combination, the combination of the symbol in a variable display apparatus, the game state read as a lottery object combination, and other information. It is a timing chart for demonstrating concrete RT continuous production concretely.

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  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number generation circuit, 43 sampling circuit, 51 liquid crystal Display, 90 stage control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM, 92 display control circuit, 141 VDP, 142 CGROM, 155 temporary storage memory, 156 frame buffer memory.

Claims (7)

A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and the display result is derived to a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information, thereby completing one game. In the slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Prior determination means for determining whether or not to allow the generation of each of a plurality of types of winnings including a transition winning with a transition of the gaming state before the display result of the variable display device is derived;
Derivation control means for deriving the display result of the variable display device according to the determination result of the prior determination means;
Advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Special game control means for controlling the next one game as a special game when a single transfer prize is generated among the transfer prizes,
The pre-decision means improves the probability of determining that the occurrence of a specific prize among the plurality of types of prizes is allowed when the special game is performed,
The derivation control means derives a predetermined end display result on the condition that the advance determination means determines that the generation of the specific winning is permitted,
The advantageous state control means terminates the advantageous state when the end display result is derived in the advantageous state. The pre-determining means further improves the probability of determining that the occurrence of a general prize among the plurality of types of prizes is allowed when the special game is performed,
The derivation control means derives a predetermined display result different from the end display result when it is determined by the prior determination means that the occurrence of the general winning is permitted;
The variable display device has a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying the plurality of types of identification information, and is capable of deriving identification information in each of the plurality of variable display areas,
The derivation control unit is configured to determine whether the pre-decision unit determines that the occurrence of the general winning is permitted or when the determination that the generation of the specific winning is permitted. The display result that constitutes a part of the predetermined display result and a part of the end display result is derived in a variable display area excluding one variable display area among the variable display areas. 2. The slot machine according to 1. A special game state control means for controlling a special game state advantageous to the player when a special transfer prize occurs among the transfer prizes;
The pre-determining means is configured to determine that the special winning is allowed at a higher rate when the gaming state is different from the special game than when the special game is the special game. The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein it is simultaneously determined that the generation of a transfer prize is permitted. A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and the display result is derived to a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information, thereby completing one game. In the slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Prior determination means for determining whether or not to allow the generation of each of a plurality of types of winnings including a transition winning with a transition of the gaming state before the display result of the variable display device is derived;
Derivation control means for deriving the display result of the variable display device according to the determination result of the prior determination means;
Advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Special game control means for controlling the next one game as a special game when a single transfer prize is generated among the transfer prizes,
The pre-determining means determines whether or not to allow the generation of a specific winning among at least the plurality of types of winnings when the special game.
The derivation control means can derive a predetermined end display result depending on whether or not it is determined to allow the occurrence of the specific winning when the special game is performed,
The advantageous state control means terminates the advantageous state when the end display result is derived in the advantageous state. A stop operation means operated by a player to stop the variation display of the identification information;
The derivation control means derives the display result of the variable display device according to the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation procedure of the stop operation means,
When it is determined by the pre-determining means that the first single transfer winning of the single transfer winning is permitted, the first operating unit is operated when the stop operating means is operated in the first single procedure. Deriving a display result for generating a single transfer prize, not deriving a display result for generating the first single shift prize when the stop operation means is operated in a procedure different from the procedure for the first single,
Among the procedures different from the procedure for the first single when it is determined by the pre-determining means that the generation of the second single transition prize different from the first single prize among the single transition prizes is allowed. When a display result for generating the second single shift prize is derived when the stop operation means is operated in the second single procedure, and the stop operation means is operated in a procedure different from the second single procedure 5. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein a display result for generating the second single shift winning is not derived. A stop operation means operated by a player to stop the variation display of the identification information;
The derivation control means derives the display result of the variable display device according to the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation procedure of the stop operation means,
When it is determined by the pre-determining means that the generation of the first specific winning among the specific winnings is permitted, the end display result is displayed when the stop operating means is operated in the first ending procedure. Deriving and not deriving the end display result when the stop operation means is operated in a procedure different from the first end procedure,
When it is determined by the pre-determining means that the generation of the second specific winning among the specific winnings is permitted, the stop operation is performed in a second ending procedure different from the first ending procedure. The end display result is derived when the means is operated, and the end display result is not derived when the stop operation means is operated in a procedure different from the second end procedure. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5. A game control board on which a wiring pattern is formed and has a connector that is electrically connected to the wiring pattern, and on which a means for performing control to advance the game is mounted;
The game includes at least one of a first electronic component that outputs a signal related to the progress of the game to the game control board and a second electronic component that receives a signal related to the progress of the game from the game control board. Electronic components,
A relay board having a first connector and a second connector for connecting a cable, and relaying signal input and output between the gaming electronic component and the gaming control board;
A connector connected to the connector on the game control board side is provided at one end, and a connector connected to the first connector on the relay board side is provided on the other end, and the game control board and the relay board are electrically connected. A first cable connected to the
A connector connected to the second connector on the relay board side at one end, and the second electrical cable connected to the other end of the gaming electrical component;
Each of the connector connection part between the first cable and the game control board, the connector connection part between the first cable and the relay board, and the connector connection part between the second cable and the relay board is connected to the connector. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the slot machine is in a connection release restricted state that cannot be released unless the release restricted part related to is destroyed.

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