JP2009178462A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To execute a continuous performance capable of arousing a player's expectation of a control to an advantageous state which is different from a special game state and advantageous for the player, and effectively holding out an expectation on the determination to permit the derivation of a special display result causing a shift to the special game state without complicating the control. <P>SOLUTION: When winning a prize of a regular bonus A or a regular bonus B in a big bonus, this slot machine controls a game state to the regular bonus in the big bonus, however, among these, when winning the prize of the regular bonus B, controls to RT1 where a winning probability of a replay B increases. After finishing the big bonus, this slot machine continuously controls the RT1 and, when winning a prize of the replay B after finishing the big bonus, controls the game to RT3 where the winning probability of a replay A is extremely high for only subsequent 100 games and the putout rate of tokens exceeds 1. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, and in particular, a special game state controlled by deriving any one of a plurality of types of special display results, and a special game controlled by deriving a special display result during the special game state. The present invention relates to a slot machine that includes a gaming state and varies the probability that it is determined that the derivation of a specific display result with a transition to an advantageous state is allowed.

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

  The types of winning combinations include small roles, bonuses, and replays. Here, in the winning of a small role, the player can obtain a profit that a predetermined number of medals (or game balls) are paid out for each type of small role. In the bonus winning, the player can obtain a profit that the next game is shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. In the replay winning, it is possible to obtain a profit that the next game can be performed without consuming a new medal (or game ball) for setting the bet number. In order for a winning combination including a bonus combination to occur, generally, a winning flag must be set by winning an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when a start lever is operated).

  Here, using the fact that a player can obtain the benefit of not having to spend medals (or game balls) for setting the number of bets by winning a replay, the normal game state is determined by a predetermined number of games. There was a slot machine that controls the gaming state in RT (Replay Time) which increases the winning probability of replay without changing the winning probability of a role other than replay. Here, as an opportunity to shift to RT, there is one that applies the end of the gaming state of the bonus or applies that a predetermined display result is derived to the variable display device in the same way as the opportunity to shift to the bonus ( For example, see Patent Documents 1 and 2).

  In addition, the winning of the combination in the internal lottery, especially the winning of the bonus combination, has a great influence on the profits that the player can obtain, and is the information that the player wants to know most. As described above, the player plays the game while expecting the winning of the bonus combination except during the bonus time, and the interest of the game is improved by the increase in the expectation. In view of this, there has been a slot machine that executes continuous effects continuously over a period of a plurality of games in order to continuously give a player a sense of expectation of winning a bonus (see, for example, Patent Document 3).

JP-A-6-335560 (paragraphs 0098, 0106) JP-A-2005-131323 (paragraphs 0034, 0035, 0040, 0041, etc.) JP 2006-158460 A (paragraphs 0141 to 0147)

  The player advances the game in expectation of bonus winning and further control of the bonus based on this, but the game state such as RT is also advantageous for the player. Of course, the game will be advanced with expectation of being controlled. However, in the slot machines of Patent Documents 1 and 2, the opportunity for the gaming state to be controlled by RT is too clear. For this reason, the player's expectation for RT could not be felt as in the case where the bonus winning is expected in the above-described continuous performance.

  In addition, in the slot machine of Patent Document 3, there are four types of bonuses with different stop operation procedures for winning a prize, whereas the number of continuous effects of continuous effects indicating the possibility of winning a bonus is determined to be two games. It was. However, since it is a continuous production over a plurality of precious games, in order to improve the interest of the production, it is preferable to perform a production with a volume in a longer period, not limited to a short period such as two games.

  On the other hand, the number of continuous games is not limited to two games as in Patent Document 3, so that it is not determined that all types of bonuses have not been won by the end of the continuous production. In order to do so, it is necessary to increase the types of bonuses with different stop operation procedures for winning. However, since there are restrictions on the arrangement of symbols on each reel, there is a problem that increasing the number of types of bonuses with different stopping procedures will greatly affect the arrangement of symbols other than bonuses. There was a problem that control was complicated.

  The present invention encourages the player to expect an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, which is different from the special gaming state, and derives a special display result with a transition to the special gaming state without complicating the control. It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine capable of executing a continuous performance that can effectively give a player a sense of expectation for the decision to allow the game.

To achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the present invention includes:
A variable display device that allows a game to be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game value (medal), and displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other. In the slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is completed by the display result being derived to the (variable display device 2) and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device.
Before the display result of the variable display device is derived for each game, the special display result (the big bonus (A) to the big bonus (A) ˜) with the transition to the special gaming state (big bonus) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state (C)), and a plurality of types of special display results (regular bonuses (A), (B)) accompanied by transition to the special gaming state (regular bonus (1), (2)) during the special gaming state, A pre-determining means for determining whether or not to permit derivation of a plurality of types of winning display results including general display results (pocket, replay) different from the special display results and the special display results;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R) operated by the player to stop the variation display of the identification information;
Derivation control means for causing the variable display device to derive a display result according to the determination result of the pre-decision means and the operation procedure of the stop operation means (CPU 111: selecting a stop control table according to the winning flag);
When it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, and the special display result is not derived based on the determination, the special decision to allow the derivation of the special display result is carried over from the next game onward. Determination carryover means (CPU 111, RAM 112: winning flags of big bonuses (A) to (C) are carried over until winning);
When a predetermined continuous production start condition is satisfied, including at least that it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted by the pre-determining means, continuous for a predetermined number of games longer than one game. Continuous production execution means for executing the production (CPU 121, liquid crystal display 4: Big production bonus (A) to (C) is won, or watermelon, cherry or replay B is won).
When the special display result is derived, special game state control means (big bonus () for controlling to the special game state until a predetermined special end condition (payout of over 465 or over 120 medals) is satisfied. A) or (B) is controlled to the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (C) is controlled to the big bonus (2))
Special gaming state control means for controlling to the special gaming state when any of the plurality of special display results is derived in the special gaming state (Regular bonus ( 1), and when winning the regular bonus (B), the regular bonus (2) is controlled)
Probability changing means for changing the probability that the pre-determining means determines that the derivation of the general display result is allowed; and
When a specific display result (Replay B) of the general display results is derived after the special gaming state is ended, an advantageous state (for the player that is different from both the special gaming state and the special gaming state) RT3) advantageous state control means (controlled by RT3 when winning Replay B when not controlled by big bonus)
The probability changing means is provided on the condition that it is determined that the derivation of a special special display result (regular bonus (B)) of the plurality of types of special display results in the special game state is permitted. The probability of determining that the derivation of the specific display result is permitted until a predetermined specific end condition (digestion of 100 games) different from the special end condition is satisfied regardless of whether the state is controlled. Higher than before it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is allowed (when the regular bonus (B) is won during the big bonus, the RT1 is controlled and the RT1 continues until the big bonus ends)
The derivation control means is determined to permit the derivation of the special display result and to permit the derivation of the priority display result (replay A, replay B) including the specific display result among the general display results. Even if the stop operation means is operated in an operation procedure capable of deriving the special display result of the type determined to permit the deriving, the priority display result is derived (replay A and replay B are , Prior to big bonuses (A) to (C), winning regardless of the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R),
The operation procedure of the stop operation means for deriving at least one of the plurality of types of special display results is an operation procedure that does not overlap with the operation procedure for deriving at least one other special display result. (Big bonuses (A) to (C) have different operating procedures for the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R for winning each other)
The plurality of types of special display results include a plurality of types of non-overlapping special display results (big bonuses (A) to (C)) in which operation procedures of the stop operation means for deriving each other do not overlap.
The predetermined number of games (5 games) in which the continuous production continues is more than the number obtained by adding the number of types of the non-overlapping special display results to the expected number of games from which the priority display results are derived in the predetermined number of games. It is small.

  Note that, for example, there are four types of special display results of the first to fourth, and among them, the first to third special display results are the fourth special display results, although the operation procedures for deriving are not mutually duplicated. If the operation procedure for deriving from the third special display result does not overlap, the operation procedure for deriving from the first and second special display results is the same as the fourth special display. The first to third special display results excluding the result are a plurality of types of non-overlapping special display results in which the operation procedures for deriving each other are not duplicated. Although the operation procedures for deriving the first and second special display results or the third and fourth special display results from each other do not overlap, here, the first to third special numbers that are the maximum number of types are used here. The display result means a plurality of types of non-overlapping special display results in which operation procedures for deriving each other do not overlap.

  Of course, multiple types of special display results may have different operating procedures for deriving them from each other. In this case, multiple types of special display results are directly displayed as multiple types of non-overlapping special displays. It will be a result. Further, the predetermined number of games in which the continuous effect continues is obtained by adding the number of types of the non-overlapping special display results to the expected value of the number of games from which the priority display result is derived in the predetermined number of games from the predetermined number of games. It is more preferable that the maximum integer is smaller than the number.

  In the above slot machine, if any of the special display results is derived when the special display result is controlled based on the special display result being derived, the game is changed to the special game state in the special game state. The state is controlled. In particular, on the condition that derivation of the special special display result is permitted as the special display result, not only the special gaming state is controlled by the derivation of the special special display result based on the determination, but also the general display result The probability that it is determined that the derivation of the specific display result is permitted is increased. The probability that it is determined that the derivation of the specific display result is permitted increases until the specific end condition is satisfied regardless of whether or not it is controlled to the special game state, and thus continues even after the special game state ends. Thus, there is a high probability that it is determined that the derivation of the specific display result is permitted. Here, the ratio at which the specific display result is derived does not change before and after the end of the special gaming state.

  In addition, even if the specific display result is derived at a high rate before the special gaming state is ended, the specific display result is not controlled to the advantageous state there, whereas the specific display result is not displayed after the special gaming state is ended. When derived, it is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, which is different from the special gaming state. Thus, it is advantageous that the special display result is derived during the special gaming state, and that the specific display result is derived at a high rate based on the decision to allow the special display result to be derived. The player's sense of expectation for control over the state can be improved, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the plural types of special display results include non-overlapping special display results of a plurality of types of operation procedures for deriving each other. When the special display result of the type is not derived by operating the stop operation means in the operation procedure that allows one special display result of the plurality of types of non-overlapping special display results to be derived, It is understood that it is not decided to allow the derivation of the special display result (if there is a special display result other than the non-overlapping special display result in which the operation procedure for deriving the special display result of this type is duplicated, It may also be found that it has not been decided to allow derivation). Even in this case, it may be determined that the derivation of other types of special display results among a plurality of types of non-overlapping special display results is permitted.

  In addition, the derivation of the special display result is allowed as in the case where it is decided to allow the derivation of the priority display result among the general display results in the state where the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result is carried over. When it is determined that the determination to perform and the derivation of the priority display result are permitted, the priority display result is derived even if the stop operation means is operated in the operation procedure that can derive the special display result. In other words, when the priority display result is derived, it can be seen whether it is determined to allow derivation for any kind of special display result, regardless of the procedure of the stop operation means. There is no.

  On the other hand, the continuous production start condition includes that it has been determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. The game is continuously executed by the number of games smaller than the number obtained by adding the expected value of the number of games from which the priority display result is derived. Thus, since the number of continuous games can be increased by the expected value of the number of games for which the priority display result is derived during the predetermined number of games rather than the number of types of non-overlapping special display results, the volume of the effect is increased. be able to. Since it is not necessary to unnecessarily increase the number of types of non-overlapping special display results in order to increase the production volume, problems such as restrictions on the arrangement of identification information and complicated stop control in the variable display device can be avoided.

  In addition, the probability changing means is “to increase the probability of determining to permit the derivation of the specific display result on the condition that it is determined to permit the derivation of the special special display result” When it is determined that derivation of the special special display result is permitted in the special gaming state, regardless of whether the special special display result is derived (derived) based on the determination, It may mean that the probability that it is determined that the derivation of the specific display result is permitted is increased. Alternatively, when it is determined that the derivation of the special special display result is permitted, and the special special display result is derived based on the determination, the probability that the derivation of the specific display result is permitted is determined. It may be meant to be higher. Alternatively, when it is determined that the derivation of the special special display result is permitted and the special gaming state controlled by the derivation of the special special display result based on the determination is completed, the derivation of the specific display result is permitted. It may be meant to increase the probability that is determined.

  The special game state may include a plurality of types of special game states controlled according to the type of special display result derived as the display result of the variable display device. In this case, the prior determination means may determine that the special display result is allowed to be derived in a predetermined type of special game state among the plurality of types of special game states.

  In addition, the special game state control means may have a special end condition established with an expected number of games smaller than an expected number of games (or a minimum value of the expected number of games) from the start of the special game state to the establishment of the special end condition. Until the above is established, the special game state may be controlled to the special game state. That is, the special display result may be derived a plurality of times during the period from the start to the end of the special gaming state.

In the above slot machine,
The special game state control means controls the special game state until the number of game values given to the player in the special game state reaches a predetermined number (over 465 or over 120). Also good. In this case,
The special gaming state control means is the special gaming state controlled when the special display result other than the special special display result is derived when the special special display result is derived. It is possible to control to a special gaming state in which the ratio of the expected value of the number of gaming values given to the player to the number of gaming values used for the game is different (in the regular bonus (1), the bet with three bets Nine cards will be paid out at the time of winning a prize, and 15 tickets will be paid out at the time of winning a bell with the regular bonus (2).

  In this case, if the special gaming state is controlled by deriving the special special display result, more benefits can be obtained than when the special gaming state is controlled by deriving the special display result other than the special special display result. Become. Thereby, the player's sense of expectation for the derivation of the special special display result in the special game state can be further enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In the above slot machine,
There are a plurality of types of special special display results and specific display results (regular bonus (3), modification including replay C),
The special gaming state control means is configured such that when the first special special display result of the plurality of types of special special display results is derived, the pre-determining means performs the first specification of the plurality of types of specific display results. The probability of deciding to permit the derivation of the display result is increased, and when the second special special display result different from the first special special display result is derived, the predetermining means performs the first specific display. The probability of deciding to permit the derivation of the second specific display result different from the result may be increased (in the modified example, when the regular bonus (3) is won, the regular bonus with the replay C determination value 8917) Control to (3)). In this case,
The advantageous state control means may control the advantageous state with a different advantageous degree for the player in accordance with the type of the specific display result first derived after the special gaming state ends (big bonus). When winning Replay C after the end, control to RT1 that continues 300 games).

  In this case, the player can be interested not only in whether the special special display result is derived in the special gaming state, but also what kind of special special display result is derived. Therefore, the interest of the game can be further improved.

  The advantage in the advantageous state is, for example, a ratio of an expected value of the number of game values given to the player to the number of game values used for setting the bet amount (the predetermining means determines the winning The probability of allowing the derivation of the display result). The advantage of the advantageous state may be determined by the number of continuous games from the start to the end of the advantageous state (or an expected value of the number of continuous games).

In the above slot machine,
The predetermining means determines that the derivation of the specific display result is allowed, and the specific display that simultaneously determines that the derivation of the specific display result is allowed and the derivation of the special display result is allowed Including result determination means (FIG. 9B: big bonus (A) + replay B, big bonus (B) + replay B, big bonus (C) + replay B),
The specific display result deciding means derives the specific display result except in the case of simultaneously determining in the normal gaming state that the derivation of the specific display result is permitted and the derivation of the special display result is permitted. (Replay B is not won by itself except for winning simultaneously with any of big bonuses (A) to (C) at RT0, RT2, and RT3).

  Here, even if the probability that it is determined that the derivation of the specific display result is permitted is not high, the specific display result may be derived and controlled to be in an advantageous state. Can improve the interest of Even if the probability of deciding to allow the derivation of the specific display result is not high, when the specific display result is derived, it is not only controlled in an advantageous state, but the derivation of the special display result is allowed. Since it is determined that the game is to be performed (that is, it can be controlled to a special game state), it is possible to further increase the player's expectation and improve the interest of the game.

In the above slot machine,
The variable display device includes a plurality of variable display portions (reels 3L, 3C, 3R), each of which variably displays identification information, and the slot machine has a plurality of predetermined winning lines as display results of the variable display device. A winning may be generated according to a combination of identification information derived in any one of (upper, middle, lower, and diagonal lines). In this case,
The pre-determining means includes
First determination means (FIG. 9 (b): watermelon) for independently determining that the derivation of the first general display result (watermelon) among the general display results is allowed, and the first of the general display results Second determination means (FIG. 9 (b): watermelon + 1 sheet combination) for simultaneously determining that the derivation of the first general display result and the second general display result (one sheet combination) is allowed, and the first general display Third determination means for simultaneously determining that the derivation of the result and the special display result is allowed (FIG. 9B: big bonus (A) + watermelon, big bonus (B) + watermelon, big bonus (C) + Watermelon), and fourth determination means for simultaneously determining that the first general display result, the second general display result, and the special display result are allowed to be derived (FIG. 9B: Big Bonus (A) + Watermelon +1 sheet, big bonus (B) + watermelon +1 sheet , It can be assumed to include a big bonus (C) + Watermelon +1 sheets role). here,
The ratio of the probability of determination by the first determination means to the probability of determination by the third determination means is determined by the probability of determination by the second determination means and the fourth determination means. The ratio may be different from the ratio to the probability of being determined (FIG. 9 (b): the number of judgment values of watermelon alone, watermelon + 1 sheet combination is 280, big bonus (A) + watermelon, big bonus ( B) + watermelon, big bonus (C) + watermelon judgment value number 16 respectively, big bonus (A) + watermelon + 1 piece, big bonus (B) + watermelon + 1 piece, big bonus (C) + watermelon The number of judgment values for the +1 sheet combination is 4),
The derivation control means includes
When the first general display result is derived when the first determination means or the third determination means allows the first general display result to be derived, the first of the plurality of pay lines is selected. The winning line (horizontal winning line) is derived at a higher rate than the second winning line (diagonal winning line) (watermelon, big bonus (A) + watermelon, big bonus (B) + watermelon, big When winning a watermelon with bonus (C) + watermelon, as a rule, a horizontal winning line)
When the first general display result is derived when the second determination means or the fourth determination means allows the first general display result to be derived, the second of the plurality of winning lines is selected. The winning line can be derived at a higher rate than the first winning line (watermelon + 1 bonus, big bonus (A) + watermelon + 1 bonus, big bonus (B) + watermelon + 1 bonus, Big bonus (C) + watermelon + winning line in a diagonal direction, as a rule, when winning a watermelon with a single role.

  In this case, when the first general display result is derived, a winning line from which the first general display result is easily derived is determined depending on whether it is also determined that the derivation of the special display result is allowed at the same time. It will be different. For this reason, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the derivation of the special display result is permitted according to the winning line from which the first general display result is derived, and further improve the interest of the game. Can be made. In addition, even if the first general display result is derived to either the first or second winning line, there is a possibility that it is determined that the derivation of the special display result accompanying the transition to the special gaming state is permitted. There is no loss of player expectations.

The ratio between the probability of determination by the first determination means and the probability of determination by the fourth determination means is equal to the probability of determination by the second determination means and the third determination. Different from the ratio to the probability of being determined by means,
The derivation control means includes
When the first general display result is derived when the first determination means or the fourth determination means allows the first general display result to be derived, the first of the plurality of pay lines is selected. To the winning line at a higher rate than the second winning line,
When the first general display result is derived when the second determination unit or the third determination unit allows the first general display result to be derived, the second of the plurality of winning lines is selected. The winning line may be derived at a higher rate than the first winning line.

In the above slot machine,
The variable display device includes a plurality of variable display portions (reels 3L, 3C, 3R), each of which variably displays identification information, and the slot machine has a plurality of predetermined winning lines as display results of the variable display device. According to a combination of identification information derived in any one of (upper, middle, lower, and diagonal lines), a prize is generated,
The special gaming state control means controls to the first special gaming state when a first special display result among the plurality of types of special display results is derived, and is different from the first special display result. When the special display result is derived, the second special game state may be controlled to have a different advantage from the first special game state. here,
The pre-determining means includes
Of the general display results, first determination means for simultaneously determining that the derivation of the first general display result and the first special display result is allowed, the first general display result, and the first general display result Second deciding means for simultaneously deciding to permit the derivation of the second general display result and the first special display result different from the above, and permitting the derivation of the first general display result and the second special display result And third determination means for simultaneously determining that the first general display result, the second general display result, and the second special display result are allowed to be derived at the same time. It can be. here,
The ratio of the probability of determination by the first determination means to the probability of determination by the third determination means is determined by the probability of determination by the second determination means and the fourth determination means. Can be different from the ratio to the probability of being determined,
The derivation control means includes
When the first general display result is derived when the first determination means or the third determination means allows the first general display result to be derived, the first of the plurality of pay lines is selected. To the winning line at a higher rate than the second winning line,
When the first general display result is derived when the second determination means or the fourth determination means allows the first general display result to be derived, the second of the plurality of winning lines is selected. The winning line may be derived at a higher rate than the first winning line.

  In this case, when the first general display result is derived, it is determined that the derivation is allowed simultaneously with the first general display result. Depending on whether it is a result or a second special display result with a transition to a second special gaming state having a different advantage from the first special gaming state, a winning line from which the first general display result is easily derived is provided. It will be different. Therefore, the player is given a sense of expectation as to which of the first special display result and the second special display result is determined in accordance with the pay line from which the first general display result is derived. Can further improve the interest of the game. In addition, even if the first general display result is derived to either the first or second winning line, it is determined that the derivation of the special display result accompanying the transition to the special gaming state with higher advantage is permitted. The player's expectation of what is going on is not impaired.

The ratio between the probability of determination by the first determination means and the probability of determination by the fourth determination means is equal to the probability of determination by the second determination means and the third determination. Different from the ratio to the probability of being determined by means,
The derivation control means includes
When the first general display result is derived when the first determination means or the fourth determination means allows the first general display result to be derived, the first of the plurality of pay lines is selected. To the winning line at a higher rate than the second winning line,
When the first general display result is derived when the second determination unit or the third determination unit allows the first general display result to be derived, the second of the plurality of winning lines is selected. The winning line may be derived at a higher rate than the first winning line.

The slot machine is
Based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means (setting switch 91), a plurality of permissible stages (setting values 1 to 6) having different probabilities that the predetermination means determines to permit the derivation of the winning display result. An allowable level setting means for selecting and setting any allowable level from among them may be further provided. In this case,
The variable display device includes a plurality of variable display portions (reels 3L, 3C, 3R), each of which variably displays identification information, and the slot machine has a plurality of predetermined winning lines as display results of the variable display device. A winning may be generated according to a combination of identification information derived in any one of (upper, middle, lower, and diagonal lines). here,
The pre-determining means includes
First determination means for simultaneously determining whether to permit the derivation of the first general display result and the special display result, and the derivation of the first general display result, the second general display result, and the special display result are permitted. And a second determining means for simultaneously determining to do so,
The allowable stage set by the permissible stage setting means is the ratio of the probability of determination by the first determination means and the probability of determination by the second determination means among the plurality of types of permissible stages. The first determination unit and the second determination unit have different probabilities depending on whether the first determination step is a first permission step or a second permission step having a different advantage from the first permission step. Can make a decision,
The derivation control means includes
When derivation of the first general display result is allowed by the first determining means, when the first general display result is derived, a second pay line is added to the first pay line of the plurality of pay lines. Derived at a higher rate than the winning line,
When derivation of the first general display result is allowed by the second determining means, when the first general display result is derived, the first pay line is a first pay line out of the plurality of pay lines. It may be derived at a higher rate than the winning line.

  In this case, when the first general display result is derived, the ratio between the case where the derived winning line becomes the first winning line and the case where the derived winning line becomes the second winning line is set to the first allowable stage. It differs depending on whether it is set to the second allowable stage. Accordingly, it is possible to infer the allowable stage in which the player is set according to the winning line from which the first general display result is derived. In addition, even if the first general display result is derived to any winning line, there is still a possibility that the first allowable stage is set to the second allowable stage. The player's expectation that the tolerance level having a high advantage is set is not impaired.

In the above slot machine,
The variable display device includes a plurality of variable display portions (reels 3L, 3C, 3R) each of which displays the identification information in a variable manner, and the stop operation means is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display portions. (Stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R) may be used. In this case,
The derivation control means includes
When any one of the plurality of stop operation means is operated, the variable display unit corresponding to the operated stop operation means causes the identification information to be derived from the operation within a predetermined delay time range. (Reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped within the maximum delay time of 190 milliseconds from the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R),
When it is determined that the derivation of the predetermined general display result among the general display results is permitted by the pre-determining unit, the predetermined operation is performed based on the operation of the corresponding stop operation unit for each of the plurality of variable display units. If the predetermined identification information constituting the predetermined general display result can be derived within the range of the delay time, the predetermined identification information is derived, and the predetermined identification information within the predetermined delay time is If it cannot be derived, it may include predetermined general display result derivation control means for deriving identification information other than the predetermined identification information (when a watermelon is won, a symbol other than 13th or 14th is placed in the lower stage of the left reel 3L. By operating the stop button 12L at the timing of positioning, the “watermelon” stops on the left reel 3L)
The predetermined general display result derivation control means is an unstopped variable in which the display result is not yet derived in a state where the identification information constituting the predetermined general display result is not derived in the variable display unit from which the display result has already been derived. A predetermined identification constituting the predetermined general display result within the predetermined delay time from the operation of the stop operating means corresponding to the non-stop variable display section when the stop operating means corresponding to the display section is operated If the information can be derived, the predetermined identification information can be derived (even if the “watermelon” is not stopped on the left reel 3L when the watermelon is won, the middle and right reels 3C and 3R can be derived. ("Watermelon" is pulled in according to the operation timing of the stop buttons 12C and 12R).

  In this case, it is determined that the derivation of the predetermined general display result is permitted, and the identification information constituting the predetermined general display result is not derived in the variable display unit from which the display result has already been derived, that is, the predetermined general display result is already predetermined. Even if the general display result cannot be derived, if the predetermined identification information constituting the predetermined general display result can be derived to the non-stop variable display unit within the predetermined delay time range, Predetermined identification information is derived. Therefore, the player can easily determine whether or not the predetermined general display result has been missed depending on whether or not predetermined identification information is subsequently derived to the non-stop variable display section.

The slot machine is
First electronic components (one-sheet BET switch 45, MAXBET switch 46, insertion medal sensor 44, start switch 41, stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R, reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, A game electronic component including at least one of a payout sensor 81) and a second electronic component (reel motor 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, hopper motor 82) to which a signal related to the progress of the game is input;
The game electronic component is electrically connected, and a signal is input from the first electronic component and / or a signal is output to the second electronic component, thereby controlling at least the above-described game. Game control board equipped with game control means (game control unit 110) including pre-decision means, derivation control means, special decision carryover means, special game state control means, special game state control means and probability variation means (Game control board 101),
The gaming electronic component and the game control board are detachable by connection between connectors (board side connector 620a and cable side connector 610a / board side connector 621a and cable side connector 611a / board side connector 622g and cable side connector 612g) And at least one wiring (cables 601a, 601g) for electrically connecting the gaming electronic component and the gaming control board;
A relay board (operation part relay board 107) connected at least between the wiring and the connector, and relaying signal input / output between the gaming electronic component and the game control board;
A connection release restriction state in which the connection between the connectors on the wiring between the gaming electronic component and the game control board is unreleasable unless the release restriction member related to the connection between the connectors is destroyed. It can be provided with a connection release restricting means (connector restricting member) to be formed,
The disconnection restricting means includes
The connection of the wiring (cable 601a) between the game control board and the relay board (board side connector 620a and cable side connector 610a / board side connector 621a and cable side connector 611a) cannot be released. First disconnection restricting means (connector restricting member);
Second connection release restricting means (connector) that disables the connection between the connectors (board side connector 622g and cable side connector 612g) of the wiring (cable 601g) between the relay board and the gaming electronic component Regulating member).

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

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

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

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

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

  The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated / stopped by driving reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR (see FIG. 2) each formed of a stepping motor. Details of the stepping motors constituting the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR will be described later. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages on the variable display device 2 when the driving of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. In addition, on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, 21 types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other are drawn in a predetermined order. The arrangement of symbols on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described later.

  In the reel unit 3, for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR (see FIG. 2) for detecting the reference position, and a reel lamp 3LP (FIG. 2) for irradiating light from the back surface. 2). The variable display device 2 is set with a total of five pay lines including three upper, middle, and lower rows and two diagonal lines.

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

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

  On the left side of the variable display device 2, a one-bet display unit 24, a two-bet display unit 25, and a three-bet display unit 27 are provided. The 1-sheet, 2-sheet, 3-sheet betting display sections 24, 25, 27 are set at the present time when the 1, 2, 3-sheet betting lamps 54, 55, 57 (see FIG. 2) are lit. Shows the player how many bets have been placed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, a panel that covers the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is applied as the bonus notification section 36. The bonus notification section 36 indicates that the bonus notification lamp 66 (see FIG. 2) is turned on, so that it is possible to win a challenge bonus (1), a challenge bonus (2), or a regular bonus, which will be described later. Inform the person. Further, on the right side of the stop button 12R, there is provided a medal clogging elimination button 18 that mechanically vibrates the slot machine 1 when a medal is jammed.

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

  Speakers 7U, 7L, and 7R are provided as rendering means on the lower front side of the slot machine 1 and on the left and right sides of the upper front side, respectively. The speakers 7U, 7L, and 7R output predetermined sound effects when the start lever 11 and the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated or when winning a prize. Further, when an error occurs, when a front door is released, when a set value is changed, and when a bet number and credit are settled, an alarm sound is output, and various effect sounds are output according to the gaming state.

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

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

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

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

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

  The CPU 111 has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, and executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 113 to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and in the slot machine 1 Control each part of the control circuit directly or indirectly. The processing word of the CPU 111 is 1 byte, and the addresses of the RAM 112 and the ROM 113 are assigned in units of 1 byte.

  The RAM 112 is used as a work area when the CPU 111 executes a program. The RAM 112 is backed up by a battery and retains stored contents even when the slot machine 1 is turned off. The RAM 112 is provided with an area for a counter that counts the number of steps of the stepping motors that respectively constitute the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR. Data relating to the number of credits is stored in the RAM 112. The ROM 113 stores programs executed by the CPU 111 and fixed data. The I / O port 114 inputs and outputs control signals to and from each circuit connected to the game control board 101.

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

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

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

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

  The command transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 is composed of 2 bytes, the upper 1 byte is control information indicating the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information indicating the contents of the control state. When transmitting a command from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102, the CPU 111 sets a command to be transmitted in a command transmission buffer provided in the RAM 112 in the order of upper byte and lower byte.

  Since the CPU 111 needs to transmit a plurality of commands to the effect control board 102 at the same time in some cases, the command transmission buffer of the RAM 112 has a capacity sufficient to set a predetermined number of commands. For example, when two commands are transmitted at the same time, the upper byte and lower byte of the first command, the upper byte and lower byte of the second command, etc. are set in the command transmission buffer of the RAM 112. The upper byte and lower byte of each command set in the command transmission buffer are sent from the I / O port 114 to the effect control board 102 in byte units.

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

  The game control board 101 also includes a flow path switching solenoid 49, a payout number display 51, a credit display 52, a payout display 53, an insertion instruction lamp 59, a single betting lamp 54, a two betting lamp 55, and three. The betting lamp 57, the game over lamp 63, the start lamp 60, the replay lamp 62, the BET button lamps 70a and 70b, and the operation valid lamps 63L, 63C and 63R are connected, and the CPU 111 performs these operations according to the progress of the game. I have control.

  The game control board 101 is connected to reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR via a reel relay board 103. The CPU 111 refers to a stop control table selected according to a winning flag set in the RAM 112 by internal lottery, which will be described later, and controls the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR via the reel relay board 103 to thereby control the reels 3L, 3C. 3R is stopped. An effect control board 102 is further connected to the game control board 101 via an effect relay board 106.

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

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

  The CPU 121 executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 123 to perform processing related to the execution of the effect, and controls each circuit in the effect control board 102 and each circuit connected thereto. The RAM 122 is used as a work area when the CPU 121 executes a program. The RAM 122 is also battery-backed up, and retains the stored contents even when the slot machine 1 is turned off. The ROM 123 stores programs executed by the CPU 121 and fixed data. The I / O port 124 inputs and outputs control signals to and from each circuit connected to the effect control board 102.

  The execution of the effect by the CPU 121 is performed based on a command received from the game control board 101 via the I / O port 124. When a command transmitted from the game control board 101 arrives at the I / O port 124, a command reception interrupt is generated for the CPU 121, and the received command is sequentially placed in the command reception buffer of the RAM 122 by this command reception interrupt processing. To go. The CPU 121 retrieves the command stored in the command reception buffer in units of 2 bytes, and performs processing by determining the command type in the upper byte and the content indicated by the command in the lower byte.

  When a plurality of commands are transmitted from the game control board 101 at the same time, the CPU 121 cannot naturally process the plurality of commands at the same time. For this reason, the command reception buffer of the RAM 122 has a capacity enough to store a plurality of commands, and the CPU 121 has received another command when processing based on one command extracted from the command reception buffer is completed. If it is in the buffer, the processing based on the next command is performed. Note that the capacity of the command reception buffer in the RAM 122 is larger than the capacity of the command transmission buffer in the RAM 112.

  The effect control board 102 is connected with game effect lamps 75A to 75M, a liquid crystal display 4, speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U, a fluorescent lamp 6, a weight lamp 61, and a bonus notification lamp 66. A reel lamp 3LP is connected via a reel lamp relay substrate 104. The control unit 120 of the effect control board 102 performs these effects by controlling these parts.

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

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

  The external output board 105 is connected to an external device such as a hall management computer via an information providing terminal board, which will be described later, and various bonus medium signals input from the game control board 101 via the reel relay board 103, The medal IN signal, the medal OUT signal, and the security signal are output to the external device. As will be described later, the security signal includes a door opening signal, a set value change signal, a closing error signal, a payout error signal, another error signal, and a checkout signal. The signal output from the external output board 105 and the information providing terminal board will be described in detail later.

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

  When the power of the slot machine 1 is ON, the external output board 105 detects that the front door is open by the door open sensor 95 by supplying power from the power supply board 101, and the front door is opened. A security signal including a door opening signal indicating the presence is output to the external device. On the other hand, when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off, the external output board 105 is supplied with power from this backup power supply, detects that the front door is open by the door open sensor 95, and the front door is open. A security signal including a door opening signal indicating that the device is in the state is output to the external device. Details of the medal IN signal and medal OUT signal output from the external output board 105 and the security signal will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, changing the set value will be described. When the slot machine 1 is activated with the setting key switch 92 turned ON, the mode shifts to the setting change mode. Here, the number of steps of the stepping motors constituting the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR in the storage area of the RAM 112 is counted. Initialize all storage areas except the counter and the used stack area. In the setting change mode, when a new setting value is set by the setting switch 91 and the setting key switch 92 is turned off after the new setting value is confirmed by operating the start lever 11, a process for executing the game is performed. Can be started.

  On the other hand, when the slot machine 1 is started with the setting key switch 92 turned OFF, it is diagnosed whether the data in the RAM 112 is corrupted. If the data in the RAM 112 is not corrupted, that is, the power of the previous slot machine 1 is turned on. If the data at the time of turning off remains normal, the data stored in the RAM 112 is left as it is, and the process for executing the game from the state when the power of the slot machine 1 was turned off last time Can be started. The process for executing the game is repeatedly performed for each game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The connector restricting member is not removable unless the restriction releasing portion is destroyed. In order to release the connector connection between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44, the release restricting portion must be destroyed. Accordingly, when even one connector connection between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44 is released, the trace remains and it is extremely difficult to erase the trace.

  The game control board 101 is housed in the board case, and is attached to the main body of the slot machine 1 while being housed in the board case. The upper case sealing piece and the lower case sealing piece constituting the board case are also provided. If the sealing piece is not destroyed, the board case is released, and access to the stored game control board 101 is made impossible, thereby making it difficult to cheat the game control board 101. To do. 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.

  Therefore, a covering member that covers the sealing piece of the substrate case is attached, whereby the sealing piece of the substrate case is covered with the covering member, and it becomes impossible to directly access the sealing piece. Since it is very difficult to open the case and the lower case and take out the game control board 101, it is possible to prevent an illegal act of replacing the game control board 101 with an unauthorized board. ing.

  Next, the configuration of the external output board 105 and the information providing terminal board, and various signals output from the external output board 105 via the information providing terminal board will be described in detail. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the configuration of the external output board 105 connected to the game control board 101 and the information providing terminal board 1010 connected to the external device.

  From the game control board 101 to the external output board 105, a medal IN signal, a medal OUT signal, various bonus signals, a door opening signal, a setting value change signal, a throwing error signal, a payout error signal, other error signals, and Checkout signal is output. The external output board 105 is provided with a relay circuit 1001, a parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002, a terminal for each output signal, and a connector 1003 for electrical connection with the circuit of the information providing terminal board 1010. ing.

  Of the signals output from the game control board 101, the medal IN signal, the medal OUT signal, and various bonus in-progress signals are directly output as pulse signals to the information providing terminal board 1010 via the relay circuit 1001. On the other hand, the door open signal, set value change signal, input error signal, payout error signal, other error signal, and adjustment in progress signal can be individually identified by the parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002. Is converted into a security signal that is a serial signal and output to the information providing terminal board 1010. The security signal is re-converted into a door opening signal, a set value change signal, a closing error signal, a payout error signal, another error signal, and a checkout signal in the information providing terminal board 1010, and output in parallel to the external device. .

  The external output board 105 does not output a medal IN signal every time a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 13 or each time the single BET button 14 or the MAXBET button 15 is operated, but when the start lever 11 is operated. The medal IN signal is output collectively. FIG. 6A is a timing chart showing the output status of the medal IN signal. As shown in the figure, the CPU 111 collectively outputs medals IN signals for the set number of bets when the operation of the start lever 11 is detected, that is, when the number of bets in the game is determined. Specifically, the bet number is incremented by one each time a medal insertion is detected in a state where the medal insertion is permitted.

  Thereafter, when the operation of the start lever 11 is detected, that is, when the bet number used for the game is determined, the medal IN signals for the set bet number are collectively output. FIG. 6A shows a case where three medals are inserted, and shows how the medal IN signal is continuously output three times when the start lever 11 is operated. Also, even when all or part of the bet number is set using credits, the medal IN signals for the set bet number are collectively output when the operation of the start lever 11 is detected. ing.

  On the other hand, the medal OUT signal is output every time one medal is paid out from the hopper 80 due to a small role winning accompanied by paying out a medal. Even when a medal is added instead of paying out a medal from the hopper 80, a medal OUT signal is output every time one credit is added. FIG. 6B is a timing chart showing the output status of the medal OUT signal in the case where medals are paid out from the hopper 80 as an example.

  As shown in the drawing, the medal OUT signal outputs a 1-pulse medal OUT signal each time the payout sensor 81 detects the payout of each medal. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), it is determined that a predetermined payout medal-free time has elapsed since the last medal payout is detected during the medal payout, or the medals continue. When it is determined that the detection time is a predetermined medal clogging and the payout operation is stopped due to a payout error state, only the medal OUT signals for the number of payouts are output until the payout operation is stopped. The

  When the payout error is canceled and the remaining payout is resumed, every time the payout of the remaining medals is detected by the payout sensor 81, a medal OUT signal accompanying the payout of the remaining medals is output. 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 at this point, the insertion of the medal is permitted.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an output format of a security signal that is converted into a serial signal by the parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002 of the external output board 105 and output. As described above, the security signal is for outputting a plurality of types of signals from the same external output terminal. As shown in the figure, the security signal is time-divided every Xms (where X is an arbitrary number), and one frame period. Is output as 14Xms.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the symbol arrangement in the reels 3L, 3C, 3R constituting the variable display device 2 will be described. FIG. 8 is a view showing an arrangement of symbols drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R constituting the variable display device 2 in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment. As shown in the drawing, on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, “red 7” (7 indicated by black in the figure) and “blue 7” (7 indicated by diagonal lines in the figure), respectively. , “White 7”, “BAR”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, “Bell”, “JAC”, “★”, each of which can be distinguished from each other in a predetermined order. It is.

  For the convenience of the drawings, these symbols are shown vertically arranged for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, but are actually drawn on the outer periphery of the cylindrical reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Therefore, the symbol arrangement is circulated, and the symbol No. 20 and the symbol No. 0 are adjacent to each other. Further, for example, a symbol in a position where four frames are drawn from a symbol of No. 20 is a symbol of No. 3.

  As shown in the drawing, “JAC” is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less with respect to any of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The “bell” is located at intervals of 6 frames for the left reel 3L, but is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less for the middle and right reels 3C, 3R. Since only two “cherries” are arranged for each of the left and right reels 3L and 3R, there are places where the arrangement interval is larger than 7 frames. Further, in any of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, there is a place where the “watermelon” has an arrangement interval larger than 5 frames. “Red 7”, “Blue 7”, “White 7”, and “BAR” have locations where the arrangement interval is larger than 5 frames in any of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (on one reel) In some cases, only one is placed).

  In the slot machine 1, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are arranged on any winning line of the variable display device 2. The type of winning combination is determined according to the gaming state. As the gaming state, there are a big bonus (1) and a big bonus (2) as a special gaming state in addition to the normal gaming state. The big bonus game includes a general game and a regular bonus game. There are two types of regular bonus games, regular bonus (1) and (2). Further, there are RT0, RT1, RT2, and RT3 as gaming states that determine the replay winning probability.

  The normal gaming state is a state in which the gaming state that is not controlled by the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) and determines the winning probability of replay is RT0. In the following description, the case of simply saying RT1, RT2, RT3 indicates a case where the control is performed by RT1, RT2, RT3 without being controlled by the big bonus. In addition, the term “big bonus” includes both the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2), and the term “regular bonus” includes both the regular bonus (1) and the regular bonus (2). .

  In addition, the types of winning combinations are roughly divided into special roles (big bonuses (A) to (C), regular bonuses (1) and (2)) accompanied by a transition in gaming state, and medal payout. There are accompanying small roles (watermelon, bell, cherry, one-piece role) and replaying roles (replay A, replay B) that allow the next game to be started without the need to set the number of bets. FIG. 9A is a view for explaining the combination of the types of winning combinations in the slot machine 1 and the symbols in the variable display device 2.

  The big bonus (A) is won when a combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is arranged on any winning line in a gaming state other than the big bonus. The big bonus (B) is won when a combination of “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is prepared in a gaming state other than the big bonus. When winning the big bonus (A) or the big bonus (B), the gaming state shifts to the big bonus (1). The big bonus (C) is won when a combination of “white 7-white 7-blue 7” is arranged on any winning line in a gaming state other than the big bonus. When winning the big bonus (C), the gaming state shifts to the big bonus (2). When winning big bonuses (A) to (C), RT2 is controlled from RT2 (which is always RT2 when winning big bonuses (A) to (C)) to RT0.

  When the gaming state shifts to the big bonus, the game is first controlled to a general game in the big bonus, and when the regular bonus (A) is won in the general game, it is controlled to the regular bonus (1) in the big bonus and the regular bonus (B) When winning, the regular bonus (2) in the big bonus is controlled. Further, when the regular bonus (B) is won in the general game, the RT0 is controlled to RT1 (however, the regular bonus (B) in the second and subsequent big bonuses is kept at RT1).

  The regular bonus (A) is awarded when a combination of “Bell-Bell-JAC” is arranged on any winning line in the general game in the big bonus, and the regular bonus (B) is in the general game in the big bonus. When a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines, a winning is awarded. In a game in which the game state is controlled to the regular bonus (2) by winning the regular bonus (B), the game is played with one bet (all other games have three bets). In addition, as will be described later, the number of medals paid out to the bell at the time of winning a prize is increased to 15 (in other gaming games, 9 are paid out).

  The regular bonus is terminated by eight winnings (regardless of the type of role), and if the big bonus is not terminated in the regular bonus ending game for one set, the game returns to the general game in the big bonus. The big bonus (1) ends when the total number of payout medals exceeds 465, and the big bonus (2) ends when the total number of payout medals exceeds 120. If the regular bonus is controlled at the end of the big bonus (1) or (2), the regular bonus will be terminated even if there are no eight winnings.

  Even if the big bonuses (A) to (C) or the regular bonus (B) are won in the internal lottery to be described later, “red 7”, “blue 7”, “white 7” for the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Are not necessarily arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less, and depending on the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, there is a case where these winning combinations are not won. The big bonus (A) to (C) or regular bonus (B) wins are carried over until winning. On the other hand, when the regular bonus (A) is won, the player always wins regardless of the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R.

  A watermelon is awarded when a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is arranged on any winning line in any gaming state, and 15 medals are paid out. Since “watermelons” are not necessarily arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less for the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, depending on the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, the watermelon may not be won. The winning watermelon won't be carried over without winning a prize.

  A bell is awarded when a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on any winning line in any gaming state. 15 medals are paid out when winning the bell with the regular bonus (2), but 9 medals are paid out when winning other than that. The maximum distance between the “bells” for the reel 3L is 6 frames, but the “bells” are disposed within 5 frames for the reels 3C and 3R, so the left reel 3L is operated third. Except, the bell is won regardless of the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R (however, the big bonus (A) to (C) and the regular bonus (B) are won). When you are playing, you may miss the bell by controlling the reels prioritizing the winning of these roles).

  Cherry is awarded when the symbol “Cherry” is derived on any winning line for the right reel 3R in any gaming state, and one medal is paid out per winning line. When winning a cherry, one medal will be paid out per winning line, but when winning a cherry, the “cherry” is always stopped at the top or bottom of the right reel 3R, so a total of two medals Will be paid out.

  “Cherry” on the right reel 3R is not arranged with an interval of 7 frames or less, so depending on the operation timing of the stop button 12R, there is a case where no winning is made even if the cherry is won. Further, as will be described in detail later, when the cherry is won, regardless of whether or not the “cherry” can be stopped on the right reel 3R, the left reel 3L is moved according to the operation timing of the stop button 12L. “Cherry” may be stopped. Even when one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won, “cherry” may be stopped on the left reel 3L.

  A single winning combination is won when a combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is arranged on any winning line in a gaming state other than the regular bonus in the big bonus, and one medal is paid out. However, as will be described later, this one-piece combination is always won at least with a watermelon, and a watermelon with a large number of medals is given priority between the watermelon and one-piece combination. C) If both are won at the same time, these roles can also be won only if they are missed, and in reality, they will rarely win.

  Replay A is awarded when a combination of “JAC-JAC-JAC” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state. Replay B is awarded when a combination of “JAC-JAC-Bell” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state. When winning a replay A or a replay B, there is no payout of medals, but the next game can be started again without setting the number of bets. In addition, when the player wins Replay B while being controlled to RT0 or RT1 without being controlled by the big bonus, the gaming state is controlled to RT3 only for the subsequent 100 games. However, even before 100 games have been consumed, if any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won, RT2 is controlled, so RT3 is terminated halfway.

  “JAC” for reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and “bell” for reel 3R are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less. Therefore, when winning Replay A or Replay B in internal lottery, To win the role of In addition, Replay A and Replay B are reel-controlled so that any winning combination is given priority over any other winning combination. Therefore, when Replay A or Replay B is won, another winning combination is won. Even if you have a big bonus (A) to (C) or regular bonus (B), you will always win these roles.

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

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

  Of the winning flags set according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning flag for the special role is carried over from the next game until winning. Of course, such carry-over occurs when a big bonus (A), big bonus (B), big bonus (C), or regular bonus that can be missed in accordance with the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R. Only the winning flag of (B) is won, and the winning flag of the regular bonus (A) is not carried over because it is not missed. In addition, the winning flags for various small roles and replays are erased only for the game regardless of whether or not a prize has been won.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram showing a winning combination table by gaming state. The winning combination table by game state is stored in advance in the ROM 113, and is a table in which the number of determination values for each lottery target for each gaming state in the internal lottery is registered. Here, only a predetermined set value is shown, but a slightly different value is registered according to a difference in the set value. In the internal lottery, a plurality of combinations may be subject to lottery at the same time.

  According to the winning combination table by game state, in the internal lottery, the big bonus (A), big bonus (A) + watermelon, big bonus (A) + watermelon + 1 board, big bonus (A) + cherry, big bonus (A ) + Replay B, Big Bonus (B), Big Bonus (B) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (B) + Watermelon + 1, Big Bonus (B) + Cherry, Big Bonus (B) + Replay B, Big Bonus ( C), Big Bonus (C) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (C) + Watermelon + 1 Bonus, Big Bonus (C) + Cherry, Big Bonus (C) + Replay B, Regular Bonus (A), Regular Bonus (B) , Watermelon, watermelon + 1 role, bell, cherry, replay A, replay B number of judgment values in order according to the gaming state It is obtained.

  However, for a general game with a big bonus, big bonus (A), big bonus (A) + watermelon, big bonus (A) + watermelon + 1 player, big bonus (A) + cherry, big bonus (A ) + Replay B, Big Bonus (B), Big Bonus (B) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (B) + Watermelon + 1, Big Bonus (B) + Cherry, Big Bonus (B) + Replay B, Big Bonus ( C), Big Bonus (C) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (C) + Watermelon + 1 Sheet, Big Bonus (C) + Cherry, Big Bonus (C) + Replay B, 0 is registered as the judgment value number , You will not win these roles.

  For regular bonuses, Big Bonus (A), Big Bonus (A) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (A) + Watermelon + 1 Bonus, Big Bonus (A) + Cherry, Big Bonus (A) + Replay B, Big Bonus (B), Big Bonus (B) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (B) + Watermelon + 1 Bonus, Big Bonus (B) + Cherry, Big Bonus (B) + Replay B, Big Bonus (C), Big Bonus ( C) + watermelon, big bonus (C) + watermelon + 1 piece, big bonus (C) + cherry, big bonus (C) + replay B, regular bonus (A), regular bonus (B), watermelon + 1 piece Since 0 is won as the number of judgment values, these roles are not won.

  In game states other than the big bonus, the big bonus (A), the big bonus (B), and the big bonus (C) are subject to the lottery, but the big bonus (A) and the big bonus (B ) Or Big Bonus (C) and the winning flag is carried over, the Big Bonus (A), Big Bonus (B) or Big Bonus (C) will not be won.

  Big Bonus (A) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (A) + Watermelon + 1 character combination with the Big Bonus (A), Big Bonus (B) or Big Bonus (C) winning from the previous game Big Bonus (A) + Cherry, Big Bonus (A) + Replay B, Big Bonus (B) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (B) + Watermelon + 1 Bonus, Big Bonus (B) + Cherry, Big Bonus (B) + Replay B, Big Bonus (C) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (C) + Watermelon + 1 Bonus, Big Bonus (C) + Cherry, when overflowing when adding the number of judgment values, Only the bell, cherry or replay B will be won (the big bonuses (A) to (C) will be carried forward).

  When winning big water (A), big bonus (B) or big bonus (C) has been carried over, when watermelon, watermelon + 1 character combination, bell, cherry, replay A or replay B are won, The winning combination flag is set so as to overlap the winning flag of big bonus (A), big bonus (B), or big bonus (C).

  In regular games with big bonuses, regular bonus (B) wins are not carried over from previous games (regular bonus (A) wins are not carried over). Regular bonus (A) or regular bonus (B) will not be selected. When the regular bonus (B) win is carried over from the previous game in the general game during the big bonus, when winning a watermelon, bell, cherry, replay A or replay B, the winning flags of these roles are displayed. The regular bonus (B) winning flag is set to overlap.

  Except for the general game and the regular bonus game that are in the big bonus, the number of determination values that are won by watermelon alone and the number of determination values that are won by watermelon + 1 player are both 280. On the other hand, the big bonus (A) + watermelon, the big bonus (B) + watermelon, the big bonus (C) + the number of determination values for winning the watermelon are all 16, whereas the big bonus (A) The number of determination values won for each of the + watermelon + 1 sheet combination, big bonus (B) + watermelon + 1 sheet combination, big bonus (C) + watermelon + 1 sheet combination is four.

  Therefore, when winning a watermelon without winning a single winning combination, the probability of winning simultaneously with any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is (16 + 16 + 16) / (16 + 16 + 16 + 280) ≈1 / 6 .83. On the other hand, in the case of winning simultaneously with one watermelon, the probability of winning simultaneously with any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is (4 + 4 + 4) / (4 + 4 + 4 + 280) ≈1 / 24.3. In other words, the probability of winning simultaneously with any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is higher in the case of winning a watermelon without winning a single role than winning a watermelon plus one. Yes.

  In addition, except for the general game and the regular bonus game in the big bonus, the number of determination values to be independently won for cherry is 488, big bonus (A) + cherry, big bonus (B) + cherry, big The number of determination values for winning the bonus (C) + cherry is 44 in all cases. That is, when winning a cherry, the probability of simultaneous winning of any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is (44 + 44 + 44) / (44 + 44 + 44 + 488) ≈4.70. That is, the probability of winning simultaneously with any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is higher in the case of winning the cherry.

  Replay A and Replay B will have winning numbers of 8917 and 75 for RT0 (normal gaming state), 370 and 8992 for RT1, 33428 and 75 for RT2, and 50529 and 75 for RT3, respectively. (Regarding the number of replay B judgment values, including the value of simultaneous winning with any of the big bonuses (A) to (C)).

  In addition, the number of determination values that are independently won for Replay B when not controlled by the big bonus is 0 for RT0, 8917 for RT1, 0 for RT2, and 0 for RT3. That is, when replay B is won when it is not controlled by the big bonus, it is always won simultaneously with any of the big bonuses (A) to (C), except when controlled by RT1. .

  The total number of judgment values for Replay A and Replay B is 8992 for RT0, 9362 for RT1, 33503 for RT2, and 50604 for RT3 (the same is true for the general game and the regular bonus game in the big bonus). ). The probability of winning either Replay A or Replay B is approximately 1 / 7.29 for RT0 and approximately 1 / 7.00 for RT1, whereas it is approximately 1 / 1.95 for RT2 and RT3. Then, it is about 1 / 1.30.

  When the total winning probability of replay is set in this way and excluding the case where it is controlled together with the big bonus, the payout rate of medals is higher than 1 in RT0 (normal gaming state) and RT1. Although it is quite small (that is, the number of medals to be paid out for the small role won in the internal lottery is smaller than the number of medals inserted to set the bet number), in RT2, medals are paid out The rate will be almost 1, and in RT3 the medal payout rate will be considerably larger than 1 (that is, it will be paid out for the small role won in the internal lottery for the number of medals inserted for setting the bet number) The number of medals is larger).

  In addition, the medal payout rate in the general game only in the big bonus is not different from the normal gaming state or RT1, but the medal payout rate of the regular bonus (1) is considerably higher than that of the 9-membered bell. Because it wins with high probability, it is very high. The regular bonus (2) medal payout rate is even higher than the regular bonus (1) because the number of bets in each game is 1 and the number of medal payouts when winning a bell is increased to 15. ing. In the general game during the big bonus, the regular bonus (A) and the regular bonus (2) are won with a very high probability, so that the payout rate of medals considered in the entire big bonus period is larger than 1. The relationship between the medal payout rates described above is the same regardless of the set value.

  Here, RT control will be described. As described above, RT (RT0 to RT3) is a gaming state that is controlled regardless of whether or not it is controlled by a big bonus (general game and regular bonus game). The initial state controlled after performing the setting value changing operation is a normal gaming state in which RT0 is not controlled by the big bonus. RT0 is not terminated by digesting the number of games, except when the following conditions for transition to RT1, RT2, and RT3 are satisfied.

  When it is not controlled by the big bonus (including any of RT0 to RT3), if one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won, the number of games is controlled to RT2 with no limit, but the big bonus (A) When winning in (C), it is controlled to RT0 again. When the regular bonus (B) is won in the small role game in the big bonus, the number of games is controlled to be unlimited RT1.

  Also, if you win a watermelon, one hand or a cherry in the normal gaming state, it will be controlled by RT2 only for the subsequent four games (watermelon, watermelon + one hand, counting from the game won for cherry will end RT2 Up to 5 games). If you won the Replay B when not controlled by the big bonus, it will be set to RT3 only for the next 100 games, except when it is already controlled by RT3 and when it is controlled by RT2 with unlimited number of games. Be controlled. However, if one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won, the game is controlled to RT2 with unlimited number of games, so RT3 is ended even before 100 games are consumed.

  When the big bonus (A) to (C) and any one of the watermelon, watermelon + 1 combination or cherry are simultaneously won when the big bonus is not controlled, the big bonus (A) to (C) is won. It is controlled to RT2 with unlimited number of games. When the big bonus (A) to (C) and any one of the replays B are simultaneously won when the big bonus is not controlled, first, the RT2 is unlimited based on the big bonus (A) to (C). Since it is controlled, even if winning a replay B based on this win, it is not controlled by RT3.

  By the way, when controlled by a general game with a big bonus (because it is always RT0 after winning the big bonus (A) to (C)), the regular bonus (A) and the regular bonus (B) are won. May win. Even if the regular bonus (A) is won in the general game in the big bonus that is RT0 and the regular bonus (1) is controlled by winning based on this, it remains controlled at RT0.

  If the regular bonus (B) is not won before the end of the big bonus, the gaming state after the end of the big bonus is the normal gaming state (RT0). In RT0, replay B is not won except for the simultaneous winning with big bonuses (A) to (C) with very low probability. Therefore, if the regular bonus (B) is not won during the big bonus, there is not much opportunity to be controlled by RT3 after the end of the big bonus.

  On the other hand, when the regular bonus (B) is won in the general game in the big bonus and won, the RT0 is controlled to RT1. Even if you win (win) the regular bonus (A) before the big bonus ends, the RT1 will not be terminated, so you will win the regular bonus (B) even once before the big bonus ends. If so, the gaming state after the end of the big bonus is RT1.

  In RT1, except for the case of simultaneous winning with big bonuses (A) to (C), Replay B is won with a relatively high probability of approximately 1 / 7.35 and won. The probability of winning any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) prior to the replay B is very small. Therefore, if the regular bonus (B) is won during the big bonus, the opportunity to be controlled by RT3 after the end of the big bonus becomes very large.

  Next, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R constituting the variable display device 2 rotate on condition that the start lever 11 is operated and a predetermined time has passed since the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the previous game. Be started. When the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated by the player, the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped.

  The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is indicated on the winning line with the winning flag set within the range of the maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds from the operation of the corresponding stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R. In addition, it is controlled so that a symbol of a combination for which a winning flag is not set is not aligned on the winning line within a range of a maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds.

  Here, when the winning flag of any one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is carried over and winning the replay A, when the replay A winning flag is also set, the symbol of the replay A is displayed. It is controlled to preferentially align on the winning line. Regardless of the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, the replay A is won. In this case, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is not won.

  By winning Replay B with the winning flag of any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) carried forward, or by simultaneously winning Replay B with any of the big bonuses (A) to (C), Even if the replay B winning flag is set to overlap with any of the big bonus (A) to (C) winning flags, the replay B symbol is given priority and the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R Regardless, it is assumed that the replay B is won.

  It should be noted that if the player does not win the replay A or the replay B and does not win the big bonuses (A) to (C), the reel 3L, This is because the arrangement of “JAC” in 3C and 3R and “Bell” in reel 3R does not miss Replay A or Replay B, and this is the stop control that gives priority to Replay A or Replay B. This does not mean stop control that does not miss Replay A or Replay B. For example, unlike FIG. 2, if the symbol interval of “JAC” is larger than 5 frames for the left or middle reels 3L and 3C, stop control for giving priority to Replay A or Replay B is also possible. Losing Replay A or Replay B can occur.

  In addition, when a winning flag of any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is carried over, a small role other than cherry is won, or any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) and a small other than cherry If the winning flag of any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) and the small role winning flag are set redundantly by winning the winning combination, the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R Depending on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so as to win the big bonuses (A) to (C) when there is a possibility of winning the winning of the big bonuses (A) to (C). If the big bonuses (A) to (C) cannot be won by the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, but the winning small role can be won, This And reel 3L so as to win the small prize, 3C, the stop control of the 3R do have.

  In addition, when none of the winning flags of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is set, and the watermelon winning flag and the one-sheet winning flag are set overlappingly (watermelon + 1-sheet winning) In the case of winning), the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is performed according to the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R with priority given to winning a watermelon with a large number of payout medals, and the stop buttons 12L, 12C, If the 12R operation procedure makes it impossible to win a watermelon, but if it is possible to win a single winning combination, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed so as to win a single winning combination. When the winning flag of any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is carried over, the big bonuses (A) to (C) cannot be won by the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R. The same applies to the case.

  However, as for the setting status of the winning flag that can win a watermelon, the watermelon winning flag is set independently, the watermelon winning flag and the single-sheet winning flag are set redundantly, and the big bonus (A) to ( C) One of the winning flags and the watermelon winning flag are set redundantly, and one of the big bonuses (A) to (C), the watermelon winning flag, and the one-sheet winning flag are set redundantly However, the winning line from which the watermelon symbol combination is derived differs depending on the setting status of the winning flag.

  When the watermelon winning flag is set independently, and when the winning flag of any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) and the watermelon winning flag are set redundantly, in principle, the watermelon symbol is displayed. It is assumed that it is aligned with any of the three winning lines in the horizontal direction. “As a general rule” means that the watermelon pattern should be aligned with one of the horizontal winning lines as much as possible, but cannot be aligned with the horizontal winning line, but if it is a diagonal winning line, the watermelon pattern This means that only when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated in accordance with the operation procedure of aligning watermelons, the watermelon symbols are aligned on the diagonal winning line.

  When the watermelon winning flag and the one-sheet winning flag are set overlappingly, the winning flag of any of the big bonuses (A) to (C), the watermelon winning flag, and the one-sheet winning flag are overlapped. As a general rule, the watermelon pattern is aligned with one of the two diagonal lines. The meaning of “as a general rule” here is that the winning flag of any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) and the watermelon winning flag are set redundantly when the watermelon winning flag is set independently. It is the same as if

  Here, assuming that the stop button 12L is operated in order from left to right, for the left reel 3L to be stopped first, when the single winning combination flag is not set, the left reel 3L The “watermelon” may be stopped at any of the upper, middle and lower levels. If the single winning combination flag is also set, both “watermelon” and “BAR” are stopped on the left reel 3L as much as possible according to the operation timing of the stop button 12L (big If the winning flags for bonuses (A) to (C) are also set, these symbols have priority), and if you stop “watermelon” in the middle, you will not be able to align with the diagonal winning line. The “watermelon” shall be stopped at the upper or lower level as much as possible.

  For example, only when the stop button 12L is operated at the timing when the 7th symbol is positioned in the lower stage of the left reel 3L, the 13th "BAR" can be pulled up to the upper stage, but the 12th "watermelon" May not be able to be pulled into the bottom. Only in this case, the “watermelon” stops at the middle stage, but otherwise, the timing at which the “watermelon” can be stopped on the left reel 3L, that is, the symbols of No. 3 to No. 6, No. 8 to No. 12 If the stop button 12L is operated at a timing when the button is positioned at the lower stage, the "watermelon" is stopped at the upper stage or the lower stage.

  When the big bonus (C) winning flag, the watermelon winning flag, and the one-piece winning flag are set for the left reel 3L to be stopped first, symbols 16 to 0 are on the left reel. If the stop button 12L is operated at a timing positioned at the lower stage of 3L, both “white 7” and “watermelon” can be stopped on the left reel 3L. Among them, at the timing when the symbols No. 17 to No. 0 are located in the lower stage, the “Watermelon” of No. 0 can be stopped in the lower stage, so “Watermelon” is placed in the lower stage of the left reel 3L and “White 7” is in the middle stage. Only when the 16th symbol is located in the lower stage, “watermelon” is stopped in the middle stage of the left reel 3L and “white 7” is stopped in the upper stage.

  In addition, regarding the reel 3C that is stopped second, when the watermelon winning flag is set independently, the "watermelon" symbol is stopped at the lower stage of the left reel 3L that is stopped first. Then, if the operation timing of the second operated stop button 12C is the timing at which the 3rd to 15th symbols are located in the lower stage of the middle reel 3C, the "watermelon" of No. 7, 10 or 15 is And stop at the bottom horizontal winning line.

  Only when the stop button 12C is operated at the timing when the second symbol is positioned on the lower stage of the inner reel 3C, the seventh “watermelon” cannot be pulled down to the lower stage of the inner reel 3C. Since it can be pulled in, the 7th “Watermelon” is stopped in the middle and is tempered to the diagonally-upward winning line. If the stop button 12C is operated at the timing when the symbols 3 to 14 are positioned on the lower stage of the inner reel 3C, the “watermelon” can be stopped at the middle stage within the pull-in range of four frames. Do not pull in, but pull down to the bottom.

  On the other hand, when the watermelon winning flag and the one-piece winning flag are overlapped, it is assumed that the stop button 12L is operated in order from left to right, and the lower stage of the left reel 3L that is stopped first. Assume that the design of “watermelon” has stopped. Here, if the operation timing of the second operated stop button 12C is the timing at which the symbols 2-14 are located in the lower stage of the middle reel 3C, the “watermelon” of No. 7, 10, or 15 is selected. Stop in the middle, and temper to the diagonally rising winning line.

  Only when the stop button 12C is operated at the timing when the 15th symbol is positioned on the lower stage of the reel 3C, there is no “watermelon” that can be stopped in the middle stage within the pull-in range of 4 frames. The “watermelon” can be stopped at the lower stage of the reel 3C in the middle, so that the “watermelon” of No. 15 is stopped at the lower stage and is tempered to the lower horizontal winning line. If the stop button 12C is operated at the timing when the symbols 3 to 14 are located on the lower stage of the inner reel 3C, the “watermelon” can be stopped at the lower stage within the pull-in range of four frames. Do not stop, stop at the middle.

  In addition, by winning a cherry with a winning flag of any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) carried over, or by simultaneously winning a cherry with any of the big bonuses (A) to (C), When the winning flag of any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) and the small role winning flag are set to overlap, the big bonus (A) is selected according to the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R. ) To (C) when the winning possibility remains, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped and controlled so as to win the big bonuses (A) to (C). If the big bonuses (A) to (C) cannot be won by the operation procedure of the buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, but the cherry can be won, the cherry should be won. Performing stop control of Lumpur 3R.

  Cherry is a small combination that can be won simultaneously with any of the big bonuses (A) to (C), and is a small combination that is awarded only when “Cherry” is derived to the right reel 3R. When the cherry is won, the operation timing of the left stop button 12L is the timing at which the "cherry" can be stopped on the left reel 3L, that is, the timing when the symbols 4 to 17 are located in the lower stage of the left reel 3L. If there is, “cherry” is stopped at the upper or lower stage of the left reel 3L.

  In addition, even when one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won (including when the other combination including the cherry is won), the left reel 3L is operated according to the operation timing of the stop button 12L. “Cherry” may be stopped at the top or bottom. If neither the cherry nor the big bonuses (A) to (C) are won, the “cherry” is not stopped on the left reel 3L. However, rather than stopping “Cherry” on the left reel 3L, the symbol of the winning one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) or the symbol of the other winning symbol is stopped on the left reel 3L. Giving priority to However, as long as the symbol of the winning combination can be derived, “cherry” is stopped on the left reel 3L as much as possible.

  For example, when the big button (C) is won and the stop button 12L is operated first at the timing when the 17th “cherry” is positioned in the lower stage of the left reel 3L, the pull-in range is 4 frames. Since the 1st “White 7” can be pulled in, the 17th “Cherry” will not be stopped at the bottom. In addition, when the big bonus (B) is won and the stop button 12L is operated first at the timing when the 7th symbol is positioned in the lower stage of the left reel 3L, one frame or two frames are drawn. In the left reel, “blue 7” and “cherry” are stopped at the middle and upper stages, or the lower and middle stages, respectively.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, when the winning combination that causes a dropout depending on the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is won, the winning symbol is drawn with the symbol derived to the previously stopped reel. Even if there is no possibility of winning the winning combination, when the remaining reels are stopped, the winning symbol is controlled as much as possible.

  For example, when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated sequentially from left to right when the watermelon is selected alone, the operation timing of the first operated stop button 12L is the same as that of the left reel 3L. At the timing when the 13th or 14th symbol is located in the lower row, the “watermelon” is not stopped on the left reel 3L. The possibility of winning a watermelon at this point is completely lost.

  Even if there is no possibility of winning the watermelon, “watermelon” is pulled in as much as possible within the pull-in range of 4 frames. For example, the operation timing of the stop button 12C operated second is 0 in the lower stage of the reel 3C. If it is the timing when the symbol is located, the seventh “watermelon” is stopped at the upper stage of the reel 3C. If the operation timing of the stop button 12R to be operated last is the timing at which the symbols No. 6 to No. 10 or No. 14 to No. 19 are positioned on the upper stage of the right reel 3R, the upper stage of the right reel 3R is also “ Stop "Watermelon".

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

  In the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is performed as described above. As a special role accompanying the shift to the big bonus, the big bonuses (A) to (C) Three types are available. As described above, the symbol combinations of the big bonuses (A) to (C) are “red 7-red 7-red 7”, “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7”, “white 7-white 7— Blue 7 ”.

  Here, considering the big bonus (A) and the big bonus (B), the symbols of “red 7” and “blue 7” have an arrangement interval of 7 frames or more for any of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. For example, in the case of the left reel 3L as an example, even if this is stopped first, “Red 7” can be stopped at any of the upper, middle, and lower stages within the pull-in range of 4 frames, and “White 7”. There is no operation timing of the stop button 12 </ b> L that can be stopped at any of the upper, middle and lower stages. Therefore, the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning the big bonus (A) and the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning the big bonus (B) are exclusive. Become.

  Considering the big bonus (A) and the big bonus (C), the left and middle reels 3 </ b> L and 3 </ b> C have locations where the arrangement interval of “red 7” and “white 7” is smaller than 7 frames. However, for the right reel 3R, the symbols “red 7” and “blue 7” have an interval of 7 frames or more, so the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning the big bonus (A) are displayed. The operating procedure and the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning the big bonus (C) are also exclusive.

  Considering the big bonus (B) and the big bonus (C), the symbols for the right reel are the same, but the left and middle reels 3L and 3C are the symbols "blue 7" and "white 7". Has an interval of 7 frames or more. Accordingly, the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning the big bonus (B) and the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning the big bonus (C) are exclusive. .

  That is, the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning the big bonus (A), the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning the big bonus (B), and the big bonus (C The operation procedures of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R for winning a prize) are mutually exclusive. Therefore, even if the stop button 12L, 12C, 12R is operated by the operation procedure capable of winning the big bonus (A) and the player loses or wins a small role, the big bonus (A) is not won. It is only known that it is not known whether the big bonus (B) or (C) is won.

  Even if the stop button 12L, 12C, 12R is operated by the operation procedure that can win the big bonus (B) in the next game and the player loses or wins the small role, the big bonus (B) is won. It is not clear whether the big bonus (C) is won or not. In the next game, you can win the Big Bonus (C) by operating the Stop Buttons 12L, 12C, 12R in the procedure that allows you to win the Big Bonus (C). You can see that they are not.

  In this way, since the operating procedures of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R for winning each of the three types of big bonuses (A) to (C) are exclusive, the big bonuses (A) to (C (You may have won the big bonus (A) in this game or the previous game, or you may have won the big bonus (B) in this game) However, since it is very low in probability, it takes 3 games before it is ignored).

  On the other hand, when replay A or replay B is won, regardless of whether or not one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won, regardless of the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R. In addition, the player will always win Replay A or Replay B. Therefore, in the game that won the replay A or the replay B, even if the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated by an operation procedure that can win any of the big bonuses (A) to (C), the big bonus ( It is not known whether A) to (C) are won.

  Next, an effect process executed by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. As an effect executed by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102, there is a continuous effect executed by displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 4 continuously over a period of five games. Continuous production was won by one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) when it was not controlled by a big bonus (including the case of simultaneous winning for other roles). (Including the case where a single player is simultaneously selected), when winning a cherry, and when winning a replay B (except when the big bonus (A) to (C) has already been won) To begin.

  As the production pattern of the continuous production, the announcement pattern indicating the winning of the big bonus (A) to (C) and the big bonus (A) to (C) are lost in the final production. There is a notice pattern to show. Also, four types of scenario patterns A, B, C, and D are prepared as production scenarios. For the notification pattern and the notice pattern, there are prepared patterns of the same scenario that differ only in the result shown in the final stage production. The continuous performance is developed with a series of story characteristics determined for each scenario.

  The effect pattern of the continuous effect is selected when the continuous effect starts, that is, when the above-described start opportunity is established. An announcement pattern when a continuous production is started in any of the big bonuses (A) to (C), and a notice pattern when a continuous production is started at an opportunity other than the big bonus (A) to (C). Is selected. When one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won after the start of the continuous production, the notice pattern is changed to the notice pattern (when watermelon, cherry or replay B is won, the scenario may be changed). .

  As for scenario selection, when any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won, the scenario patterns of A, B, and C are selected at a rate of 4%, 20%, and 76%, respectively. On the other hand, when none of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won, the scenario patterns of A, B, and C are selected at the ratios of 76%, 20%, and 4%, respectively. The scenario D pattern is not selected from the beginning.

  Furthermore, the continuous performance is continuously executed over a period of 5 games unless the big bonuses (A) to (C) are won, but in each game when the continuous performance is executed. In some cases, the player may win a watermelon (including a single winning combination and simultaneous winning), cherry, or replay B, which is a winning combination with the big bonuses (A) to (C). In this case, since there are many cases where a watermelon, one winning combination, cherry or replay B is won as it is, the winning selection of the watermelon, one winning combination, cherry or replay B in the game is preliminarily selected in advance. Instead of the production pattern of the continuous production of the scenario, the selection is changed to the production pattern of the new scenario.

  More specifically, when the scenario A pattern is selected, the scenario B pattern is changed. When the scenario B pattern is selected, the scenario C pattern is changed. Is selected, the scenario D pattern is changed. If the scenario D pattern has already been selected, the scenario selection will not be changed even if the watermelon, cherry or replay B is won.

  The reason why the period of continuous performance is set to 5 games is as follows. If the big bonus (A) to (C) is won and the continuous production is started, the gaming state is controlled by RT2. Even when a continuous production is started by winning a watermelon or cherry, in many cases, the game state is controlled by RT2 after winning a watermelon or cherry. When the replay B is won and the continuous production is started, it is controlled to RT3. That is, except for the case where the continuous effect is started by winning Replay B, in many cases, the state after the start of the continuous effect is RT2.

  In the game where the continuous production is started, it is not the internal lottery in the state of RT2, so when considering the remaining four games until the end, the replay A or 4 × (33503/65536) ≈2.04 game expected value Replay B is won (except for the case where it is controlled by RT1, the probability that the replay B is won in duplicate and won in the game where the continuous production is started is small enough to be ignored). Therefore, since it is not known in any case that the big bonuses (A) to (C) are won in the game that won the replay A or the replay B, the big bonus between the five games in which the continuous performance is performed. The expected value of the number of games that indicate that any of (A) to (C) is not won is approximately 2.96 games.

  When the continuous production is started by the single winning of Replay B, the gaming state is controlled by RT3. In this case, the expected value of the number of games won in Replay A or Replay B during the five games where the continuous production is performed. Is even bigger. In addition, in a game in which a continuous production controlled by RT1 is started, there is a certain probability that the replay B is won and won by a certain amount, so that the replay A or the replay B is performed during the five games in which the continuous production is performed. The expected value of the number of games to win will be even larger.

  Five games, which are the number of continuous games in the continuous production, are selected as big bonuses (A) to (C) according to the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R without winning Replay A or Replay B. The number of games required to find that there is no game is 3 games, and this is the maximum integer smaller than 5.04, which is 2.04 which is the expected value of the number of games to win in Replay A or Replay B during continuous production. The number of games. Five games, which are the number of continuous games in the continuous production, are determined as the number of games that do not make it clear that none of the big bonuses (A) to (C) has been won by the end of the continuous production. It is a thing.

  In addition, in order to determine whether or not it is the start timing of the continuous production, the RAM 122 of the production control board 102 is provided with an area for storing the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command, and the CPU 121 provides a big bonus based on this. Judging whether it is controlled. Further, the RAM 122 is provided with an area for storing the winning situation indicated by the winning situation notification command for the two latest games, and the CPU 121 not only determines the winning situation in each game based on this, but also each game. It can be determined whether or not the big bonuses (A) to (C) are newly won.

  Hereinafter, the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described in detail based on a specific example. In the first example, the regular bonus (B) is won in the big bonus, and the RT3 is controlled after the big bonus ends. In the second example, the big bonus (A) when the big bonus is not controlled. (C) Winning and execution of continuous production will be described.

  FIG. 10 is a view showing a first example of the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment. In this example, the first state is a normal gaming state in which the gaming state is not controlled by the big bonus and the player has not won any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) and is RT0. Shall. Here, Replay A is won with a probability of approximately 1 / 7.29, and Replay B is approximately 1 / 873.81 only when winning simultaneously with any of the big bonuses (A) to (C). Win with the probability of.

  In this state, for example, it is assumed that the big bonus (C) is won in the internal lottery. Thereby, although the gaming state is controlled to RT2, the winning probability of Replay B is not changed, but the winning probability of Replay A is approximately 1 / 1.95, which is higher than that at RT0.

  Next, it is assumed that a big bonus (C) is won when several games are consumed at RT2. Accordingly, the game is controlled to the general game in the big bonus (2) and the gaming state is controlled to RT0. By controlling to RT0, the winning probability of Replay A becomes 1 / 7.29 again. After that, when the regular bonus (A) is won in the general game in the big bonus (2), the regular bonus (1) is controlled in the big bonus (2), but the winning probability of Replay A and Replay B remains at RT0. No change will occur.

  If eight games are won with the regular bonus (1), the game returns to the general game in the big bonus (2) again, but the winning probability of Replay A and Replay B does not change with RT0 again. Thereafter, when the regular bonus (B) is won in the general game in the big bonus (2), the gaming state is controlled to the regular bonus (2) and to RT1. By being controlled by RT1, the winning probability of Replay A is approximately 1 / 177.12. However, the winning probability of Replay B is approximately 1 / 7.30. Even if the replay B is won in the regular bonus (2) in the big bonus (2), the winning probability of the replay A and the replay B does not change with RT1.

  Next, when the total number of medals paid out from the start of the big bonus (2) exceeds 120, the big bonus (2) ends (at the same time the big bonus (2) also ends), but RT1 does not end. The winning probabilities for Replay A and Replay B are 1 / 177.12 and 1 / 7.30, respectively. In RT1 after the big bonus (2) is finished, Replay B is won with a relatively high probability of 1 / 7.30 and won.

  When winning the replay B here, the RT1 is controlled to the RT3, and the winning probability of the replay B (only the simultaneous winning with any of the big bonuses (A) to (C)) is 1 / 873.81. The winning probability of A is about 1 / 1.30, and the medal payout rate exceeds 1. If 100 games are consumed in RT3 without winning any of the big bonuses (A) to (C), the game is controlled from RT3 to RT0 and returns to the normal gaming state.

  FIG. 11 is a view showing a second example of the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment. In this example as well, the first state is a normal gaming state in which the gaming state is not controlled by the big bonus and the player has not won any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) and is RT0. Shall.

  In this state, if the cherry is won in the internal lottery, a continuous effect that continues for a period of 5 games is started. Further, when winning a cherry based on this winning, the gaming state is controlled to RT2 only for the subsequent four games. When controlled by RT2, the winning probability of Replay B is only 1 / 873.81 in the case of simultaneous winning with any of the big bonuses (A) to (C), but the winning probability of Replay A is 1. /1.95, and replay A or replay B will be won with an expected value of more than 2 games during 4 games while being controlled by RT2.

  For example, in the remaining 4 games except for the first game that won a cherry out of 5 games that are continuously produced, only 2 games of expected values calculated based on the winning probability of Replay A or Replay B (here, It is assumed that the next game after the cherry prize winning and the next next game are won by Replay A. Although the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R were operated aiming at the big bonus (A) in the second game after the start of the continuous production, the replay A is won.

  In the second game from the start of the continuous production, it is not known whether or not the big bonus (A) has been won (it is obvious that the big bonuses (B) and (C) that have not been aimed at are won). It is assumed that the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated aiming at the big bonus (A) even in the third game. Here, if the display result of the variable display device 2 is lost, it can be seen that the big bonus (A) is not won, but it is still unknown whether the big bonuses (B) and (C) that are not aimed are won. Absent.

  In the fourth game from the start of the continuous production, since it was found that the big bonus (A) was not won in the third game, the stop buttons 12L, 12C and 12R were operated with the aim of the big bonus (B). To do. Again, if you win Replay A, you will not know whether you have won the Big Bonus (B) you aimed for, as well as the Big Bonus (C) that you did not aim for.

  It is assumed that the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated again aiming at the big bonus (B) in the fifth game from the start of the continuous effect. Here, when the display result of the variable display device 2 is lost, it can be seen that the big bonus (B) is not won, but it is not known whether the big bonus (C) not aimed is won. Then, the continuous production ends without knowing whether or not the big bonus (C) is won. Also, with the end of the continuous performance, RT2 ends and is controlled to RT0, and the replay winning probability is again 1 / 7.29.

  Then, after digesting how many games, it is assumed that the big bonus (C) is won. As a result of winning the big bonus (C), a continuous performance is started and controlled from RT0 to RT2, and the winning probability of Replay A is increased to 1 / 1.95 from the next game. Even if the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated aiming at the big bonus (A) in the game in which the continuous production is started, the winning big bonus (C) cannot be won, so the variable display device 2 The display result of is lost. This reveals that the big bonus (A) has not been won, but it is not yet known whether the big bonus (B) or (C) has been won.

  In addition, only the two games with the expected value calculated based on the winning probability of Replay A or Replay B in the remaining four games in which the internal lottery is performed after the game state is controlled to RT2 (here, the next game after the cherry winning) And the next next game) Replay A. Although the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R were operated aiming at the big bonus (B) that has not yet been found in the second game since the start of the continuous performance, the player will win Replay A. .

  In the second game from the start of the continuous production, it is not known whether or not the big bonus (B) has been won (it is not known whether or not the big bonus (C) that has not been aimed yet) has been won, It is assumed that the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated aiming at the big bonus (B) even in the third game. Here, if the display result of the variable display device 2 is lost, it is understood that the big bonus (B) is not won, but it is not yet known whether the big bonus (C) not aimed is won.

  It is assumed that the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated again aiming at the big bonus (C) in the fifth game from the start of the continuous effect. Here, since the big bonus (C) is won, the display result of the big bonus (C) is derived to the variable display device 2, but at the same time, the continuous effect ends.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, the game state is changed to the big bonus (big bonus (1) or (2)) by winning one of the big bonuses (A) to (C). When the regular bonus (A) or the regular bonus (B) is won while being controlled, the regular bonus (regular bonus (1) or (2)) in the big bonus is controlled. Here, especially when the regular bonus (B) is won, the control is further performed on RT1.

  When controlled by RT1, the probability of winning Replay B is approximately 1 / 7.35, which is considerably higher than other gaming states, but this RT1 is even bigger even after the regular bonus (2) ends. It will continue even if the bonus ends. Even if the big bonus ends, the probability of winning Replay B is the same as before the big bonus ends. In addition, while the game state is in the big bonus, the replay winning probability does not change even if the replay B is won, but when the replay B is won after the big bonus ends, the medal payout rate exceeds 1 RT3 To be controlled.

  On the other hand, if only the regular bonus (A) is won during the big bonus, winning the replay B after the big bonus ends is the same as when winning simultaneously with any of the big bonuses (A) to (C). It does not occur except in very limited cases. In this way, while the gaming state is controlled to the big bonus, by winning the regular bonus (B) instead of the regular bonus (A), it is possible to control RT3 which is advantageous to the player even after the big bonus ends. The player's expectation can be raised and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, in the regular bonus (1) controlled by winning the regular bonus (A) during the big bonus, the number of bets to be set for each game is 3, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of the bell winning is 9. ing. On the other hand, in the regular bonus (2) controlled by winning the regular bonus (B), the winning probability of each combination is not different from the regular bonus (1), but the number of bets to be set for each game is As a result, the consumption of medals can be reduced to 1, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning the bell is increased to 15. Thereby, the player's sense of expectation for winning the regular bonus (B) during the big bonus can be further increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, if the regular bonus (B) is won during the big bonus, the winning probability of the replay B is increased under the control of RT1, but even if the big bonus ends with RT0 without winning the regular bonus (B). In the case of simultaneous winning with big bonuses (A) to (C), replay B may be won. In other words, even if the regular bonus (B) is not won during the big bonus, the player may win the replay B and be controlled by RT3, so that the game may be surprising and improve the interest of the game. it can.

  In particular, when the player wins the replay B except when the regular bonus (B) is won and the RT1 is controlled during the big bonus, the player is not only controlled by the RT3 but gains a profit. It is confirmed that one of (A) to (C) is won. As a result, the player's expectation for the replay B winning other than when the regular bonus (B) in the big bonus is controlled by RT1 can be further enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved. it can.

  In addition, in the slot machine 1, when not controlled by the big bonus, there may be a case where the watermelon, the watermelon + 1 combination, or the cherry is won not simultaneously with the big bonus (A) to (C), There is a case where a winner is won at the same time as any of the big bonuses (A) to (C). In other words, when the player is not controlled by the big bonus and wins a watermelon, cherry or one winning combination, it can be expected that one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won.

  However, the ratio of winning simultaneously to any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) for the entire cherry win is the big bonus (A ) To (C) higher than the ratio of winning simultaneously. For this reason, the player is not discouraged by winning a cherry that is a 2 × 1 winning combination instead of a watermelon that is a 15 winning combination when not controlled by the big bonus. Even if the probability of simultaneous winning of cherry and big bonus (A) to (C) is changed in order to adjust the simultaneous winning probability of big bonus (A) to (C) especially in the development stage, the medal Does not significantly affect the payout rate.

  In addition, when a watermelon is elected alone, when winning one piece at the same time (one piece combination cannot be won alone), when winning at the same time as any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) In some cases, one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) and a single combination are won simultaneously. In any of these cases, a watermelon may be won according to the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R. If the stop button 12L, 12C, and 12R is operated according to an operation procedure that can win the watermelon, 1 You can't win a prize.

  Here, when you win a watermelon when you win a watermelon when you win a watermelon without winning a single role, or when you win a watermelon and one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) at the same time, In principle, the symbols are derived on the horizontal winning line. On the other hand, when you win a watermelon when you win a watermelon together with a single role and when you win a watermelon and one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) at the same time, Is derived in principle in a winning line in the diagonal direction.

  If you win a watermelon without winning a single role, the percentage of winning simultaneously with one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is the total if you win a watermelon with a single role On the other hand, it is higher than the ratio of winning simultaneously in any of the big bonuses (A) to (C). For this reason, even when winning a watermelon in the same manner, if the winning line from which the watermelon symbol is derived becomes a horizontal winning line, one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) This means that there is a high possibility of winning simultaneously, and the player's expectation for winning one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  On the other hand, even if the winning line from which the watermelon symbol is derived when winning a watermelon becomes a diagonal winning line, it is possible to win one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) There is sex. For this reason, even when the watermelon symbol is derived on the diagonal winning line, the player who expects to win any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) will not be disappointed.

  Further, as described above, the cherry that can be won simultaneously with any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is the most toward the slot machine 1 among the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R constituting the variable display device 2. It is a winning combination just by stopping the “Cherry” symbol on the reel 3R on the right. In accordance with the example of a conventional slot machine, the player operates the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R in order from left to right, and stops the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in order from left to right. It is common.

  As described above, when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated in the order from the left to the right, the winning of the cherry is revealed when the rightmost reel 3R is stopped at the last. Of course, when the cherry is won, the symbol “cherry” may be stopped on the left reel 3L, which is stopped earlier than this, in accordance with the operation timing of the stop button 12L. If “Cherry” stops on the right reel 3R after the “Cherry” is stopped on the left reel 3L, it will be one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) except for the carryover and simultaneous winning. There is no win.

  Of course, even if the cherry is not won, when one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won, the big bonuses (A) to (C) are selected according to the operation timing of the stop button 12L. If the symbol of the winning item cannot be stopped, the symbol “cherry” may be stopped on the left reel 3L. For this reason, in general, when the symbol “cherry” is stopped on the left reel 3L, which is stopped first, the player can greatly expect the big bonus (A) to (C) to be won. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, when any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won, the big bonus (A) is selected according to the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, respectively. ) To (C). However, the operation procedures of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R for winning each of the big bonuses (A) to (C) are mutually exclusive.

  For example, even if the big bonus (A) to (C) is not won by operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R in the operation procedure for winning the big bonus (A), the big bonus (B) or ( C) may have won. Even if the case where the big bonuses (A) to (C) are won in the middle is excluded, the big bonus is based on the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C and 12R and the display result derived to the variable display device 2. In order to prove that none of (A) to (C) has been won, three games are required.

  In addition, the winner of either of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is carried over to Replay A or Replay B, or the winner of any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is simultaneously won to Replay B. In this case, no matter how the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R are operated, the player always wins Replay A or Replay B. Therefore, when winning a replay A or a replay B, the player does not know whether one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won.

  When the start condition of continuous production including the case where the big bonuses (A) to (C) are won is satisfied, the continuous production is executed on the liquid crystal display 4 over the period of 5 games. A game that wins Replay A or Replay B may occur during the period in which the continuous performance is being executed. If you win Replay A or Replay B during the continuous production, you won't know if you have won any of the big bonuses (A) to (C). The expected value of the number of games that can be understood that any one of A) to (C) is not won is the number obtained by subtracting the expected value of the number of games to be won for Replay A or Replay B from the number of games for continuous production. .

  Winning big bonuses (A) to (C), which is one of the conditions for starting a continuous effect (including simultaneous winning with other combinations), causes the gaming state to be controlled by RT2. Other continuous production start conditions include watermelon winning (including simultaneous winning with a single winning combination) and cherry winning. If a watermelon or cherry wins based on this, RT2 is controlled. As another start condition for continuous production, there is a win for Replay B. In this case, Replay B is always won, and based on this, RT3 is controlled. In other words, when the continuous production is executed, the gaming state is often controlled by RT2, and sometimes it is controlled by RT3, but the winning probability of Replay A or Replay B is higher than RT2. ,

  Excluding the few cases where the watermelon or cherry was won and lost, this means that in many cases where the continuous performance is being executed, it is controlled by RT2. Here, the expected value of the number of games won in Replay A or Replay B in the remaining four games until the end of the continuous production is 2.04 games, and any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) If you add 3 as the number of games required to find out that it is not won, it will be 5.04 games, and the continuous performance will be continuously executed over 5 games smaller than this. It has become.

  The number of continuous games in this continuous production is a fixed number of games determined in advance, and the big bonuses (A) to (C) with a low winning probability and winning combinations (watermelon, cherry, replay) Other than the case of changing the scenario in the winning of B), the control is not changed during the production. As a result, the execution control of the continuous performance is not complicated. In addition, since the number of continuous games of the continuous production is determined to be 5 games in advance, it is possible to execute a continuous production with a story characteristic that progresses in stages during the 5 games, and the entire production is consolidated. This can improve the interest of the production.

  However, even if the number of continuous games in the continuous production is determined to be 5 games larger than 3 which is the number of types of big bonuses (A) to (C), the expectation of the number of games to win Replay A or Replay B during this period Considering the value, it is not found that all of the big bonuses (A) to (C) are not won by the calculated ratio until the end of the continuous production. For this reason, it is not necessary to bother the player with a continuous performance that is executed after it is determined that none of the big bonuses (A) to (C) has been won. On the other hand, the number of continuous games in the continuous production is 5 which is the maximum among the integers smaller than 5.04, so that the player's expectation can be maintained for as long as possible.

  Also, as described above, while the continuous performance is being executed, the gaming state is often controlled by RT2 (or RT3), and here, the replay is compared to when it is controlled by RT0 or RT1. The probability of winning A or Replay B increases. That is, an expected value of the number of games that cannot be found that the player has won the replay A or the replay B during the continuous performance period and has not won any of the big bonuses (A) to (C). Become more. Since the number of continuous games of the continuous production can be increased by this amount, the player's expectation can be continued for a long period of time by the continuous production that lasts for a longer period of time.

  Furthermore, the number of continuous games of the continuous production is longer than the number of types of the big bonuses (A) to (C) by the expected value of the number of games won in the replay A or the replay B while the continuous production is executed. By doing so, the volume of continuous production can be increased. Since it is not necessary to increase the number of types of big bonuses unnecessarily in order to increase the volume of the continuous performance, there is a problem of restrictions on the arrangement of symbols on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the complexity of stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R There will be no problem of conversion.

  Since the continuous production lasts for a period of 5 games, there may be a case where one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is newly won in the game while the continuous production is being performed. Furthermore, in a game during which a continuous effect is being performed, there may be a case where a watermelon, a watermelon + 1 combination, a cherry or a replay B and any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) are won simultaneously. In other words, even if a continuous performance has already been performed, when winning a watermelon, cherry, one-piece combination or replay B, there is a sense of expectation that one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won. It will be enhanced.

  The continuous effect is executed by selecting any one of the scenario patterns from among a plurality of types of scenario patterns at the start of the continuous effect. When winning, it will be changed to a different scenario pattern. As a result, it is possible to produce an effect in line with an increase in the player's expectation, and to further enhance the interest of the game.

  In the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is within the range of the maximum delay time of 190 milliseconds from the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R (that is, four frames). Because it is stopped within the pull-in range), the Big Bonus (A), Big Bonus (B), Big Bonus (C), Regular Bonus (B), Watermelon, Single Piece, and Cherry Even if the flag is set, it may not be possible to win according to the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R.

  Regarding the winning combination by the combination of symbols derived to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R other than cherry, the watermelon is taken as an example, and the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R are described as being operated first. If the “watermelon” is not stopped on the left reel 3L due to the operation timing of the left stop button 12L, there is no possibility of winning at this point even though the rotation of the reels 3C and 3R has not stopped yet. End up.

  Of course, when the stop buttons 12C and 12R are operated on the remaining reels 3C and 3R, even if the possibility of winning has already disappeared, the "watermelon" symbol is drawn as much as possible. . For example, depending on the operation timing of the stop buttons 12C and 12R, a display mode in which “watermelon” symbols are arranged on the winning line is derived for the middle and right reels 3C and 3R. For this reason, the player can easily determine that the watermelon has been missed based on the “watermelon” symbol derived on the reels 3C and 3R after the possibility of winning the watermelon is lost.

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

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

  The external output board 105 outputs various bonus medium signals, medal IN signals, medal OUT signals, and security signals to an external device such as a hall management computer. Here, the security signal includes a door open signal, a set value change signal, a closing error signal, a payout error signal, another error signal, and a settlement in-progress signal, which are time-divided by the parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002. Then, the information is output serially from the same output terminal to the information providing terminal board 1010. Since the security signal is output in a time-division manner as described above, for example, a semiconductor chip mounted on the external output substrate 105 for outputting various signals can be reduced in size.

  In addition, since the security signal includes a signal during settlement, by monitoring this with an external device, it is possible to grasp that the settlement of medals according to the number of credits or bets is being performed. The store clerk of the amusement store can easily detect that such illegal acts are being performed. Furthermore, since the security signal includes an input error signal and a payout error signal, even if the store clerk of the game store is unaware of the error signal, by monitoring these with an external device, the game is not performed. An amusement shop clerk can easily detect that an act of illegally obtaining a medal (an illegal medal insertion action from the medal insertion slot 13 or an action of removing a medal from the hopper 80) is being performed. become able to.

  In addition, since the security signal includes a setting value change signal, it is possible to grasp that the setting value has been changed by monitoring this with an external device. The store clerk at the amusement store can detect that the cheating is being carried out. Furthermore, since the security signal includes a door opening signal, an act of illegally operating the setting switch 91 that can be operated by opening the front door is also performed by the amusement store. The store clerk can easily detect it.

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

  Further, the security signal includes another error signal indicating that an error other than the insertion error and the payout error has occurred. Errors other than insertion errors and payout errors do not occur in an attempt to increase medals directly, but there is a possibility that some kind of fraud has been performed when an error occurs. Further, if the player is left with an error, the player cannot play the game. The store clerk of the game store can easily detect an illegal act and restart the game early by monitoring other error signals included in the security signal with an external device.

  Further, the external output board 105 outputs a medal IN signal collectively when the start lever 11 is operated. When the medal IN signal is output every time a medal set as the bet number is inserted, if the bet number already set is canceled by operating the settlement button 16, the output medal IN signal needs to be canceled. End up. The medal IN signal is output when the bet number is set from the credit by operating the single BET button 14 or the MAX BET button 15 and when the actual bet is set from the medal slot 13 To do this, a separate program is required. By outputting the medal IN signal collectively when the start lever 11 is operated as in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, such inconvenience can be prevented.

  On the other hand, the external output board 105 outputs a medal OUT signal every time one medal is paid out from the hopper 80. If the medals OUT signal is output as many as the number of medals to be paid out when the medals are paid out based on the small role winning, the hopper 80 may actually receive an out of medal error. An error occurs between the paid-out medals. In addition, if the medal OUT signals are output in batches for the number of medals paid out at the end of the medal payout, the medal OUT signal output may be continued after the next game is started. Sex occurs. By outputting a medal OUT signal every time one medal is paid out from the hopper 80 as in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, such inconvenience can be prevented.

  In addition, various commands are transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 according to the progress of the game, but more than the command transmission buffer provided in the RAM 112 of the game control board 101. The command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122 of the effect control board 102 has a larger capacity. For this reason, even if a large number of commands are sent from the game control board 101 at a time, it is possible to store enough unprocessed commands on the side of the effect control board 102, so that the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs processing. It is possible to prevent a command that cannot be generated from occurring and hinder the execution of the performance.

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

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

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

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

  Also, the connection between the cable side connector 611a of the cable 600a connecting the game control board 101 and the operation part relay board 107 and the board side connector 621a of the operation part relay board 107 is released, and the operation part relay board 107 and the insertion medal sensor 44. The release of the connection between the cable-side connector 612g of the cable 601g and the board-side connector 622g of the operation unit relay board 107 is simultaneously restricted by one connector restricting member. There is no need to prepare a plurality of parts for regulation, and the number of these parts can be reduced.

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

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

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

  In the above embodiment, the regular bonus (B) in the big bonus (1) or (2) is won to be controlled to the regular bonus (2) in the big bonus and to the RT1. It was. On the other hand, the regular bonus (2) in the big bonus is controlled only when the regular bonus (B) is won, but the RT1 is controlled when the regular bonus (B) is won. (In other words, if the regular bonus (B) is won, it is controlled to RT1 without winning).

  In this case, for example, when the end condition of the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is approaching, the regular bonus (B) is won and then the regular bonus (B) is not won. Even if the big bonus is ended after winning the small role, the RT1 is controlled, and the RT3 with a medal payout rate exceeding 1 can be controlled with a very high probability after the big bonus ends. . As a result, the regular bonus (B) was won during the big bonus, but the regular bonus (2) profit could not be obtained, and even the RT3 profit could not be obtained. Can be prevented.

  Alternatively, when the regular bonus (B) is won in the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), the regular bonus (2) in the big bonus is controlled, and when the regular bonus (2) ends, It is good also as what controls to RT1. Even if the regular bonus (2) is terminated without waiting for the winning of 8 games because the total number of payout medals for the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) exceeds the specified number, the RT1 may be controlled. Good.

  In the above embodiment, when the big bonus (A) to (C) is not controlled by the big bonus as a special role, the big bonus (A) to (C) is won. , Watermelon, watermelon + 1 player, cherry, or replay B may be won at the same time, but regular bonuses (A) and (B) will be drawn as special roles. In (A) and (B), there was only a case of winning alone.

  On the other hand, in the general game in the big bonus, the small bonus and replay can be won simultaneously with the regular bonus (A) and / or (B). For example, a regular bonus (A) + replay A and a regular bonus (B) + replay A are added as a lottery target role in a general game in a big bonus (the replay A is equal to the total number of judgment values). The number of judgment values is small).

  In this case, for example, when a player wins a replay A in a general game with a big bonus (in this case, the regular bonus (A) or (B) cannot be won even if both are won simultaneously) Since the player can expect to win the bonus (A) or (B) and further control to the regular bonus (1) or (2) based on this, the regular bonus (A) or (B) Prior to winning a prize, the player's expectation can be raised and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when regular bonus (A) + replay A and regular bonus (B) + replay B are added as a lottery target, when replay B is won, it is simply before the regular bonus (B) is won. Not only can you win the regular bonus (B), and you can control the regular bonus (2) based on it, but you can also expect the expectations from the RT1 control to the RT3 control. Can be improved.

  Further, for example, the number of determination values of regular bonus (A) + replay A and the number of determination values of regular bonus (B) + replay B are both 50, so that replay is performed at RT0 not yet controlled by RT1. In the case where A is won, the ratio of the regular bonus (B) to the entire replay B win is higher than the ratio of the regular bonus (A) to the entire replay A win. Thereby, when winning the replay B, the expectation for winning the regular bonus (B) that can be expected to shift to a more advantageous state by the player becomes very high, so that the interest of the game can be further improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, there are three types of big bonuses, big bonuses (A) to (C), and the operation procedures of the stop button 12L for winning each of them are mutually exclusive. For this reason, except for a game that has been won in Replay A or Replay B, which is derived in preference to the big bonuses (A) to (C), the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C and 12R and the derived display result It took 3 games before it was found that none of the bonuses (A) to (C) was won. The number of games until it is determined that none of the big bonuses (A) to (C) has been won, and the replay winning probability in RT2 controlled in many cases where continuous effects are executed. Correspondingly, the number of continuous games of the continuous production was 5 games.

  In contrast, for example, in addition to the big bonuses (A) to (C), it is assumed that there is a big bonus (D) made up of a symbol combination of “blue 7-blue 7-white 7”. Considering the big bonus (B) and the big bonus (D), the symbols for the left and middle reels 3L and 3C are common to "blue 7". For the right reel 3R, “blue 7” and “white 7” have an arrangement interval of 3 frames. For example, the stop button 12R at the timing when the 5th or 6th symbol is located in the lower stage (or upper stage, middle stage). Is operated, both “White 7” and “Blue 7” can be stopped at the lower stage (or the upper stage and the middle stage).

  Therefore, the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning the big bonus (B) and the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning the big bonus (D) are not exclusive. Absent. Among the operating procedures for winning the big bonus (B), the operating procedure that overlaps with the operating procedure for winning the big bonus (D) ("Blue 7" is tempered on the left and middle reels 3L and 3C. Later, if the right stop button 12R is operated third, the stop button 12R is operated at the timing when the 5th or 6th symbol of the right reel 3R is positioned on the winning line where the “blue 7” is tempered) When the stop button 12L, 12C, or 12R is operated and the player loses or wins a small role, it is not only determined that the big bonus (B) is not won, but also the big bonus (D) is not won. Becomes clear.

  Of course, if the big bonus (D), which has the same operation procedure for winning as the big bonus (B), is excluded, the three types of big bonuses (A) to (C) are awarded to each other. The operation procedures of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are exclusive. Accordingly, the number of games required to determine that none of the big bonuses (A) to (D) is won by the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R and the derived display result is three games. become. Here, although there are four types of big bonuses (A) to (D), the number of games required until it is determined that none of them has been won is three games. If it is the same as the embodiment, the number of continuous games of the continuous production can be set to 5 games.

  The operating procedure for the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning the big bonus (D) does not overlap with the operating procedure for winning the big bonus (C), but the big bonus (A) is won. In the case where the operation procedure for making the bonus and the operation procedure for winning the big bonus (B) overlap (here, the symbol arrangement of FIG. 8 is not assumed), the big bonus (A) and the big bonus In (B), it can be said that the operation procedure for winning is exclusive, and the operation procedure for winning in Big Bonus (C) and Big Bonus (D) is exclusive. Of course, in this case as well, there are no duplicate operation procedures for winning with the three types of big bonuses (A) to (C), so three games corresponding to the larger number of types have the big bonus (A). It is the number of games required until it is determined that the player has not won any of -D.

  In the above-described embodiment, the number of continuous games for continuous production is fixed at 5 games. However, the continuous production is continued on condition that the number of bonus types that do not overlap the operation procedure for winning the prize does not exceed the value obtained by adding the expected value of the number of games won in Replay A or Replay B during the continuous production period. There may be a plurality of types of games.

  For example, in the example of the embodiment described above, when the start condition of continuous production such as winning of any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is satisfied, a pattern in which 5 games continue and a pattern in which 4 games continue It is also possible to select any continuous production pattern from a plurality of types of patterns, and to continuously execute the continuous production for the number of games corresponding to the selected pattern. For example, if a pattern in which four games are continued is selected first, the scenario may be changed within the pattern in which four games continue even by winning the simultaneous winning combination.

  In this way, even if there are multiple types of continuous productions of continuous production, the number of execution games is not extended in the middle of continuous production, so control of execution of continuous production is not complicated. That's it. In addition, it is only necessary to define a scenario with a story that is completed in 4 games in a pattern that lasts 4 games and a story that is completed in 5 games in a pattern that lasts 5 games. .

  If the number of continuous games is not extended after the start of the continuous production, the effect of not complicating the control of the continuous production, and the production with a series of stories with the whole production as a whole. The effect that it can be easily executed is produced, but even when the number of continuous games for continuous production is extended, the effect on the problem of the symbol arrangement restriction on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and the problem of the stop control is changed. There is no. However, even if the number of continuous games in the continuous production is extended, it is necessary to set the number of games until it becomes clear that all types of bonuses are not won.

  In the above embodiment, when the winning flag of Replay A or Replay B is set to overlap with the winning flag of Big Bonus (A) to (C), the player will always win Replay A or Replay B. However, depending on the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, even if the winning flag of the bell, which is a small role that is not missed in the single winning, is set, the big bonus (A) to (C) It was something that could be awarded. However, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R may be controlled to give priority to the winning of the bell, and the bell may be always won. In this case, it is possible to determine the number of games of continuous effects according to the expected value of the number of games to be won in any one of Replay A, Replay B, or Bell during the period in which the continuous effects are performed.

  In the above embodiment, there are three types of big bonuses (A) to (C) as special roles to be won in the internal lottery in the normal gaming state (or RT1, RT2 or RT3 not in big bonus). When winning, in any case, the gaming state is controlled by a big bonus (however, there is a difference in the total payout of medals as an end condition). However, the special combination that can be won in the internal lottery in the normal gaming state (or RT1, RT2, or RT3 that is not in the big bonus) is not limited to the one that is controlled to the same type of gaming state.

  For example, a regular bonus combination in which the same regular bonus as the regular bonus (1) in the big bonus is offered for only one set is won by an internal lottery in the normal gaming state (or RT1, RT2 or RT3 not in the big bonus) It may be included as a special role. Although the maximum stop delay time of any of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is shortened to 75 milliseconds, the small role is awarded according to the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R regardless of the result of the internal lottery. A challenge bonus combination controlled by a challenge bonus that can be performed may be included as a special combination to be won in an internal lottery in a normal gaming state (or RT1, RT2 or RT3 which is not in the big bonus).

  The number of continuous games in the continuous production is not limited to the game conditions of the gaming state controlled by winning a prize, but considering that the operation procedures of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning are exclusive. Depending on the number of games required to find out that a special role of the type has not been won, and the expected number of games to win in the role that is derived in preference to the special role during the continuous performance Can be determined.

  In the above embodiment, in the regular bonus (2) controlled by winning the regular bonus (B) during the big bonus, the number of bets to be set in each game is reduced to 1, and the bell is won. By increasing the number of paid-out medals to 15 when the player has won, the number of medals that can be obtained by the player is larger than the regular bonus (1) controlled by winning the regular bonus (A). . However, the method for increasing the number of medals acquired in the regular bonus (2) more than the regular bonus (1) is not limited to this.

  For example, in the regular bonus (2), the winning probability in the internal lottery and the payout number of medals at the time of winning the small role are the same as in the regular bonus (1), but only the bet number is limited to one. Good. The number of bets does not change, but the number of medals to be paid out when winning a small role (for example, a bell) may only increase. Further, in the regular bonus (2), the number of bets to be paid out in the small role is the same as the regular bonus (1), but the small role having a large number of payout medals in the internal lottery (the above embodiment) In this case, the probability of winning the watermelon) may be higher than the regular bonus (1).

  In the above embodiment, there is only one regular bonus (2) for changing the winning probability of replay (Replay A and Replay B) in the small role game in the big bonus. When the regular bonus (2) is won, the RT1 is also controlled, and when winning other than during the big bonus, the winning probability of the replay B that shifts the gaming state to the RT3 among the replays is increased. Such a regular bonus is not limited to one type, and there may be a plurality of types.

  For example, in addition to the regular bonus (1) and the regular bonus (2), the regular bonus (3) (for example, “Yellow 7-Yellow 7-Red 7” regular bonus (C) is awarded. In addition to the replay A and the replay B, there is a replay C (for example, “JAC-Bell-JAC” as a display mode). When the regular bonus (C) is won during the big bonus and won, it is controlled by the regular bonus (3) in the big bonus and controlled by RT4 that increases the winning probability of the replay C. .

  The medal payout rate in the regular bonus (3) may be the same as or different from that in the regular bonus (2). The number of payouts will be 9). Also, after the end of the big bonus, I won the Replay C (I won't win except RT4, or I could win only at the same time as any of Big Bonus (A)-(C) like Replay B above) Sometimes, the gaming state may be controlled to RT5 having a different advantage from RT3.

  RT5 wins the replay with the same probability as RT3 (here, only replay A wins, not replay B, C wins), but continues for 300 games whose number of continuous games is longer than RT3 As a result, a gaming state having a different advantage from RT3 can be achieved. Alternatively, RT5 has the same number of continuous games as RT3, but the replay winning probability (here, winning only Replay A and not winning Replay B, C) is not as high as RT3 (the medal The payout rate may be higher or lower than 1), and the gaming state may have a different advantage from RT3. RT5 and RT3 may be different in both the number of continuous games and the replay winning probability.

  In this way, there are two types of regular bonuses (2) and (3) as special regular bonuses in the big bonus, and the types of replays that increase the winning probability in RT (RT1 and RT4) controlled by winning are different. Furthermore, by controlling the RT to have a different advantage depending on the type of replay won after the end of the big bonus, the player can determine whether the regular bonus (A) or (B) is in the big bonus. Since you will be interested in the game, you can further improve the fun of the game.

  In the above-described embodiment, one of the watermelons, one of the watermelons and one-time winning, one of the big bonuses (1) to (3) and the watermelon, and any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) There may be cases where the watermelon and one-piece combination are won at the same time, and the ratio of the probability of simultaneous selection of one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) and the watermelon against the probability of a single selection of watermelon is the combination of watermelon and one piece One of the big bonuses (A) to (C) with respect to the simultaneous winning probability and the ratio with respect to the simultaneous winning probability of the watermelon and the single piece combination are different.

  In addition, when a watermelon is selected at the time of winning a watermelon at the same time as a single selection of watermelon or one of the big bonuses (A) to (C), a combination of watermelon symbols is derived in the horizontal winning line. In principle, when winning a watermelon at the time of simultaneous winning of a single role or one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) and a watermelon and a single winning combination, the combination of watermelon symbols should be derived on the diagonal winning line. . As a result, even when winning a watermelon in the same way, when a watermelon symbol combination is derived in the horizontal winning line, than when a watermelon symbol combination is derived in the diagonal winning line, It was possible to expect that one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) was won.

  On the other hand, the ratio of the probability of simultaneous winning of one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) with respect to the probability of single winning of watermelon and the probability of simultaneous winning of watermelon and one piece combination is relative to the probability of simultaneous winning of watermelon and one piece combination. The ratio of any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) and the probability of simultaneous winning of the watermelon may be different, and either the single winning of watermelon or the big bonus (A) to (C) and the watermelon 1 When winning a watermelon at the time of simultaneous winning of a single role, in principle, a combination of watermelon symbols is derived on the horizontal winning line, and either a watermelon and one double role or a big bonus (A) to (C) is selected and the watermelon When winning a watermelon at the time of simultaneous winning, as a general rule, a combination of watermelon symbols may be derived on a diagonal winning line.

  In addition, for example, it is assumed that none of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won simultaneously, and neither watermelon nor watermelon + 1 winning combination is won. When the value is set to a high value (for example, set values 4 to 6 which are high settings), the big bonus (A) and the watermelon and one piece combination are simultaneously won with respect to the probability of the simultaneous winning of the big bonus (A) and the watermelon. Is the ratio of the probability of simultaneous winning of the big bonus (A) and watermelon and one piece combination to the probability of simultaneous winning of the big bonus (A) and watermelon when other set values are set. And can be different.

  In this case, as in the above embodiment, when one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) and the watermelon are simultaneously won, the percentage of winning the watermelon on the horizontal winning line is high, and the big bonus ( When any one of A) to (C) and a watermelon and a single winning combination are simultaneously won, the percentage of winning a watermelon on the diagonal line is high. Then, the ratio between the case where the winning line for winning a watermelon is a horizontal winning line and the case where the winning line is a diagonal winning line differs depending on whether or not the predetermined set value is set. Thereby, when winning a watermelon, it becomes possible to guess a set value according to the ratio of the winning line from which the symbol combination is derived. In addition, regardless of the winning line from which the watermelon symbol combination is derived, there is still a possibility of a predetermined set value, so that the player's expectation for the high setting is impaired. There is nothing.

  In addition, for example, simultaneous winning of the big bonus (A) and the watermelon, simultaneous winning of the big bonus (A) and the watermelon and the single player, simultaneous winning of the big bonus (C) and the watermelon, the big bonus (C) You may have a chance to win a single combination of watermelon and one piece (in this case, unless you win a big bonus (A) or (C), you won't win a watermelon, watermelon + one piece combination) And). Here, the ratio of the probability of simultaneous winning of Big Bonus (A) and watermelon to the winning combination of Big Bonus (A) and watermelon is the ratio of the probability of simultaneous winning of Big Bonus (A) and watermelon to the probability of simultaneous winning of Big Bonus (C) and watermelon. It can be different from the ratio of the probability of simultaneous winning of the big bonus (C), watermelon and one-piece combination.

  In this case, for example, when the watermelon is won at the same time when the big bonus (A) and the watermelon are simultaneously selected or when the big bonus (C) and the watermelon are simultaneously selected, the combination of watermelon symbols is derived on the horizontal winning line. As a rule, if you want to win a watermelon when you win the Big Bonus (A) and a single combination of watermelon or Big Bonus (C) and a single combination of watermelon, combine the watermelon symbols on the diagonal line. In principle, it may be derived.

  In this case, when winning a watermelon, depending on whether the big bonus (A) is won at the same time or the big bonus (C) is less advantageous than the controlled big bonus. Thus, the winning lines from which the watermelon symbol combinations are easily derived are different. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that either the big bonus (A) or the big bonus (C) is won according to the winning line that has won the watermelon, and further improve the interest of the game. be able to. In addition, when the winning line from which the watermelon symbol combination is derived becomes a horizontal winning line or a diagonal winning line, a big bonus (1) with a transition to a higher bonus is obtained. The player's expectation for winning the bonus (A) is not impaired.

  It should be noted that the ratio of the probability of simultaneous winning of the big bonus (C) and the watermelon and one piece combination to the probability of simultaneous winning of the big bonus (A) and the watermelon is the difference between the big bonus (A) and the watermelon and one piece winning. The ratio of the big bonus (C) and watermelon winning probability to the probability of simultaneous winning may be different, the big bonus (A) and watermelon simultaneous winning or the big bonus (C) and watermelon one When winning a watermelon at the same time as a winning combination, as a rule, a combination of watermelon symbols is derived on the horizontal winning line, and a big bonus (A) and a single combination of watermelon and a single winning combination or a big bonus (C) and a watermelon When winning a watermelon at the same time as the winning combination, as a general rule, a combination of watermelon symbols may be derived in a diagonal line.

  In the above embodiment, the RT3 controlled based on winning the replay B after the end of the big bonus is continuously controlled until the subsequent 100 games are consumed. Even before the game is digested, if one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won, it will be terminated. Of course, even if one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won, RT3 may not be terminated until the big bonus (A) to (C) is won.

  Also, a predetermined small combination or replay different from any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is not terminated only by winning, but may be determined as a combination that terminates RT3 by winning. In this way, when the combination that ends RT3 by winning is determined as a specific combination, this specific combination can be set as a combination that causes an overshoot by the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R.

  Here, if the specific combination is determined to be missed by the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, if the player can dare to miss this when the specific combination is won, RT It is possible to continue up to 100 games without ending the gaming state. Therefore, when a specific role is won when the gaming state is controlled by RT3, information that can specify that fact is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 or by sound output from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U, etc. It may be notified to the player.

  The right (navigation right) to be notified of information capable of specifying that the specific combination is won can be granted when the player clears a predetermined mission in the big bonus immediately before being controlled by RT3. . As a mission imposed during the big bonus, for example, the display result of the loss may be derived without winning any small role. However, the mission imposed on the player during the big bonus is not limited to this, and there may be a plurality of types. When there are multiple types of missions, the player may be able to select a mission imposed by his / her own operation at the start of the big bonus.

  Thus, when the navigation right is granted in RT, the player operates the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R so as not to make the specific combination win according to the information notified when the specific combination is won. , RT3 can be prevented from terminating. In this way, the payout rate of medals exceeds 1, and the player can intervene in the game by his / her own operation with respect to the continuation of RT3 that is in a gaming state advantageous to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, by allowing the player to select the type of mission imposed, the player's sense of intervention in the game can be further enhanced, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  A navigation right is granted every time a mission is cleared. For example, when a navigation right for five games is granted by completing one mission, the player clears one mission. If you have won 20 games in RT3, or if you have completed 3 missions, until you have completed 60 games in RT3, you will be notified of information that can specify that when you win a specific role. be able to. Alternatively, if one navigation right is granted in one mission, and if the player clears three missions, he will be designated as a specific role until he wins a specific role 5 times in RT3. Information that can specify that the player has won the game can be notified.

  In addition to the advantageous RT in which the medal payout rate exceeds 1 as in the RT3 according to the above embodiment, the medal payout rate different from any of the RT0 to RT3 according to the above embodiment has a normal gaming state. Disadvantageous RT (for example, RT in which the number of judgment values of replay changes only 1 from the normal gaming state) is provided, and either advantageous RT or disadvantageous RT depending on the display mode derived in the normal gaming state It is good also as what controls. The number of disadvantaged RT continuing games can also be set to a predetermined number.

  As the advantageous RT symbol and the disadvantageous RT symbol for controlling the gaming state by the advantageous RT and the disadvantageous RT, a winning combination display mode can be applied. Or it can also be set as the display mode which can be derived | led-out by missing of a winning combination. When the advantageous RT symbol and the disadvantageous RT symbol are used as the winning combination display mode, they may be missed by operating procedures of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R.

  In addition, when a role that enables the derivation of advantageous RT symbols and / or a role that enables the derivation of disadvantaged RT symbols in a normal gaming state is won, the player is notified of information that can specify that fact. Can be. The player has also cleared a predetermined mission with respect to the right to be notified of information that can be determined to win the role that enables the derivation of this advantageous RT symbol and / or the role that enables the derivation of the disadvantaged RT symbol. Sometimes it can be given. The navigation right in this case, and the mission to grant it, may be the same as the navigation right to notify the winning of the specific role that ends the above advantageous RT and the mission to grant it. it can.

  When the right of navigation is granted in the normal gaming state as described above, the player is elected as a role that enables the derivation of the advantageous RT symbol and / or the role that enables the derivation of the disadvantaged RT symbol. By operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R so as to derive an advantageous RT symbol or not to derive an disadvantageous RT symbol according to the information notified to the user, the advantageous RT is controlled so that the advantageous RT symbol is not controlled. can do. As described above, the player can also intervene in the game by his / her own operation regarding the control to the advantageous RT and disadvantageous RT, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, when any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won, the gaming state is controlled by RT2. On the other hand, when one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won, it is controlled to RT2, or instead of RT2, until a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games) is consumed. The gaming state may be controlled to AT (Assist Time).

  In the AT gaming state, when a winning combination is won according to the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, the player is notified of the type of winning combination. This notification can be performed by causing the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 to display a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 4 based on a winning status notification command sent from the game control board 101 at the start of the game.

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

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

  In this way, a game until winning one of the big bonuses (A) to (C), and a game until digesting the prescribed number of games after winning one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) The difference in the degree of advantage for the player between the two is more than the difference in the winning probability of each combination in each gaming state, so that the game can be sharpened. Moreover, since the AT after winning one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is a game state that is truly advantageous to the player on the premise of the player's technical intervention, It can be further improved.

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

  In the above embodiment, there is only one relay board between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44. However, the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44 pass through a plurality of relay boards. It may be connected. In such a case, it is preferable to restrict the removal of all connector connections existing between them, and in this way, any connector between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44 is illegal. Since it is difficult to perform illegal actions such as illegally inputting / outputting signals related to the progress of the game to the game control unit 110 of the game control board 101 by connecting to a connector such as a driving tool, etc. Can be effectively prevented.

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

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

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

  In the above embodiment, when the slot machine 1 is activated without turning on the setting key switch 92, the data is restored to the state before the power interruption using the data unless the data in the RAM 112 is destroyed. I was trying. Here, when the game control unit 110 is activated to return to the state before the power interruption, the CPU 111 transmits a power-on command indicating the winning status of the special role and the game state, and the CPU 121 of the effect control unit 120 When the insertion command is received, the winning status and gaming state of the special role may be notified on the liquid crystal display 4, the payout number display 51, the credit display 52, and the payout display 53.

  To connect unauthorized devices such as driving tools, it is necessary to turn off the power once (disconnecting the connector without turning off the power will cause a failure). In this case, forcibly disconnect the connector. Even if you use a driving tool to illegally win a special role or set a game state that is advantageous to the player, when the game control unit 110 is restarted, the special role is won or an advantageous game Since it can be easily determined from the outside that it is controlled by the state, the slot machine 1 which is set to a state in which a special role is won using a driving tool or a game state advantageous to the player is operated by a game store. Unauthorized sales such as providing to a player at the start can be effectively suppressed.

  In the above embodiment, the door opening sensor 95 detects that the front door is in an open state, and a door opening signal of the security signal is output from the external output board 105 based on the detection signal. It was a thing. However, the door opening sensor 95 may detect that the key for opening the front door has been released. In this case, the door opening sensor 95 may actually detect that the front door is not open. If the key is released, that is, if the door opening sensor 95 detects that the front door is openable, the door opening signal of the security signal is output from the external output board 105. Can do.

  Further, the detection signal of the door opening sensor 95 is input to the game control board 101, and when the door opening sensor 95 detects that the front door is in the open state, the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 A predetermined command indicating that may be transmitted to the effect control board 102. The CPU 121 of the presentation control board 102 that has received the predetermined command indicates that the front door is in an open state, for example, displays a predetermined message on the liquid crystal display 4 or reproduces a door opening sound to reproduce the speaker 7L, It is good also as what is output from 7R and 7U. The volume level for outputting the door opening sound is preferably the maximum level.

  Inside the slot machine 1, there are disposed boards equipped with control circuits for performing various controls, a setting switch 91 for changing set values, and the like. Must be opened. However, these operations are operations that a player cannot originally perform, and the fact that the front door of the slot machine 1 is opened by a person who is not a store clerk of the game store means that the player has been cheating. It is very likely that By notifying the opening of the front door by displaying a message on the liquid crystal display 4 or by outputting a door opening sound, the store clerk of the amusement store can easily detect that an illegal act is being performed. Become.

  In the above embodiment, the security signal among the signals output from the external output board 105 includes a door opening signal, a setting value change signal, a closing error signal, a payout error signal, another error signal, and a checkout signal. It was a serial signal output from the same output terminal in time division. However, it is not necessary for all these signals to be output in serial form from the same output terminal in a time division manner, and any two or more of these signals are output from the same output terminal in a time division manner. Can be. Further, such a plurality of types of signals may not be output in a serial format. In other words, when the front door is opened by the door opening sensor 95, the set value is changed, various errors including insertion errors and payout errors, or medal settlement occurs, the event is distinguished. It may be a signal that is turned on without being performed.

  In the above embodiment, the RAM 112 of the game control board 101 is initialized by changing the set value. However, the counter for counting the number of steps of the stepping motors constituting the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR, respectively. Only the value was not initialized. This prevents the player from perceiving that the setting values are changed because the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R cannot start rotating smoothly after the setting values are changed.

  In contrast, when the slot machine 1 is activated regardless of whether or not the setting value has been changed, that is, whether or not the slot machine 1 has been activated with the setting key switch 92 turned ON, the stepping motor step is performed. The counter value for counting the numbers may be initialized so that each excitation phase of the stepping motor is always excited in the initial pattern. In this case, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R behave the same immediately after activation regardless of whether or not the setting value is changed, so that the player is informed that the setting value has been changed. Can be prevented.

  In the above embodiment, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs the effect process in accordance with the command sent from the game control board 101. Of course, the commands sent from the game control board 101 are placed in a first-in first-out command reception buffer, and it is assumed that no processing is lost in the commands sequentially placed in the command reception buffer. In addition, a signal corresponding to the player's operation was not directly output to the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102.

  On the other hand, a touch panel capable of detecting the position touched by the player is provided as an effect operating means on the front surface of the liquid crystal display 4 controlled by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102, and touched on this touch panel. A signal corresponding to the selected position may be output to the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102. And CPU121 shall perform an effect process according to the signal corresponding to the touch position detected by the touch panel in addition to the command received from the game control board 101. FIG.

  In addition, a command simulator (test game control board) can be connected to the effect control board 102 in place of the normal game control board 102 before shipment from the factory, and input from the command simulator. Based on various inspection commands, it is possible to inspect each effect means connected to the effect control board 102 and effect operation means such as a touch panel.

  Here, when receiving an inspection command for inspecting the operation of the touch panel, the CPU 121 displays, for example, a message “Please touch” on the liquid crystal display 4 on the rear surface while validating the entire surface of the touch panel. Whether or not a touch operation is detected can be checked. In this case, until a touch operation on the touch panel is detected, the CPU 121 can prohibit command reception interrupt processing and prohibit reception of new commands.

  In this way, when the inspection command for inspecting the operation of the touch panel is received and the operation of the touch panel is performed accordingly, the command reception interrupt process is prohibited until the touch operation is detected, and the reception of a new command is prohibited. Therefore, even if a new command is received from the reception of the inspection command to the detection of the touch operation, the process based on the new command is not performed. For this reason, even when an inspection command is erroneously transmitted without waiting for completion of the operation check of the touch panel, the operation check of the touch panel can be normally performed. Note that the same operation can be performed when an effect operation means other than the touch panel, for example, a button or a dial is applied as the effect operation means.

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

  In the control method, when an operation of the stop button 12L, 12C, 12R is detected, the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R are 190 milliseconds from the currently displayed symbol (the right reel 3R during the challenge bonus). Within the range of the maximum stop delay time of 75 milliseconds (including the displayed symbols and pull-in amount, a total of 5 frames (a range of 2 frames for the right reel 3R during the challenge bonus)) Then, it is determined whether or not there is a winning symbol for which the winning flag is set.

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a control circuit of the slot machine of FIG. 1. It is the schematic which shows the wiring connection state of the game control board and the electronic component for games connected to a game control board. It is a circuit diagram which shows the supply line of the backup power supply with respect to a game control part. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of an external output board | substrate and an information provision terminal board. (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 output format of the security signal output from an external output board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. (A) is a figure which shows the symbol combination of the winning combination, (b) is a figure which shows the example of the winning combination table according to gaming state. It is a figure which shows the 1st example of the advancing mode of the game in the slot machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 2nd example of the advancing mode of the game in the slot machine concerning embodiment of this invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 2 Variable display device 4 Liquid crystal display 7L, 7R, 7R Speaker 11 Start lever 12L, 12C, 12R Stop button 13 Medal slot 14 Single BET button 15 MAXBET button 101 Game control board 111 CPU
112 RAM
113 ROM
102 Production control board 121 CPU
122 RAM
123 ROM

Claims (9)

The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and the display result is displayed on a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable. In a slot machine in which one game is completed by being derived 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 for each game, a plurality of types of special display results accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, and the special gaming state Decide whether to allow derivation of a plurality of types of winning display results including a plurality of types of special display results with transition to a special gaming state, and general display results that are different from the special display results and the special display results A pre-determination means;
Stop operation means operated by a player to stop the variation display of the identification information;
Derivation control means for causing the variable display device to derive a display result according to a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation procedure of the stop operation means;
When it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, and the special display result is not derived based on the determination, the special decision to allow the derivation of the special display result is carried over from the next game onward. Decision carryover means,
When a predetermined continuous production start condition is satisfied, including at least that it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted by the pre-determining means, continuous for a predetermined number of games longer than one game. Continuous production execution means for executing the production;
Special gaming state control means for controlling to the special gaming state until a predetermined special termination condition is satisfied when the special display result is derived;
Special gaming state control means for controlling to the special gaming state when any of the plurality of types of special display results is derived in the special gaming state;
Probability changing means for changing the probability that the pre-determining means determines that the derivation of the general display result is allowed; and
An advantageous state for controlling to an advantageous state that is advantageous for a player different from both the special gaming state and the special gaming state when a specific display result of the general display result is derived after the special gaming state is ended. Control means,
Whether the probability changing means is controlled to the special gaming state on the condition that it is determined that the derivation of the special special display result of the plurality of types of special display results is permitted in the special gaming state. Regardless of whether or not the special display result is allowed to be derived, the probability of determining that the specific display result is allowed to be derived is determined until a predetermined specific end condition different from the special end condition is satisfied. Higher than before,
The derivation control means performs the stop operation when it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted and the derivation of the priority display result including the specific display result is permitted among the general display results. Even if the means is operated by an operation procedure capable of deriving a special display result of a type determined to permit the derivation, the priority display result is derived,
The operation procedure of the stop operation means for deriving at least one of the plurality of types of special display results is an operation procedure that does not overlap with the operation procedure for deriving at least one other special display result. And
The plurality of types of special display results include a plurality of types of non-overlapping special display results in which the operation procedures of the stop operation means for deriving each other do not overlap,
The predetermined number of games in which the continuous production continues is smaller than the number obtained by adding the number of types of the non-overlapping special display results to the expected number of games from which the priority display results are derived in the predetermined number of games. And slot machine. The special gaming state control means controls the special gaming state until the number of gaming values given to the player in the special gaming state reaches a predetermined number,
The special gaming state control means is the special gaming state controlled when the special display result other than the special special display result is derived when the special special display result is derived. 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the ratio is controlled to a special gaming state in which a ratio of an expected value of the number of gaming values given to a player to the number of gaming values used for the game is different. The special special display result and the specific display result each have a plurality of types,
When the first special special display result among the plurality of types of special special display results is derived, the pre-determining unit determines the first specific display result among the plurality of types of specific display results. And the predetermining means determines that the first specific display result is different from the first special display result when a second special special display result different from the first special special display result is derived. Increases the probability of deciding to allow derivation of different second specific display results,
The advantage state control means controls to an advantageous state having a different degree of advantage for a player in accordance with a type of a specific display result first derived after the special gaming state is ended. 2. The slot machine according to 2. The predetermining means determines that the derivation of the specific display result is allowed, and the specific display that simultaneously determines that the derivation of the specific display result is allowed and the derivation of the special display result is allowed Including a result determination means,
The specific display result deciding means derives the specific display result except in the case of simultaneously determining in the normal gaming state that the derivation of the specific display result is permitted and the derivation of the special display result is permitted. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein it is not determined that the above is permitted. The variable display device includes a plurality of variable display portions each for displaying the identification information in a variable manner, and the slot machine has an identification derived to one of a plurality of predetermined winning lines as a display result of the variable display device. A prize is generated according to the combination of information,
The pre-determining means includes
First determining means for independently determining that the derivation of the first general display result of the general display results is allowed; and the first general display result and the second general display result of the general display results. Second determining means for simultaneously determining that the derivation is permitted, third determining means for simultaneously determining that the derivation of the first general display result and the special display result is permitted, and the first general display result And a fourth determination means for simultaneously determining that the second general display result and the derivation of the special display result are allowed,
The ratio of the probability of determination by the first determination means to the probability of determination by the third determination means is determined by the probability of determination by the second determination means and the fourth determination means. Unlike the ratio to the probability of making a decision,
The derivation control means includes
When the first general display result is derived when the first determination means or the third determination means allows the first general display result to be derived, the first of the plurality of pay lines is selected. To the winning line at a higher rate than the second winning line,
When the first general display result is derived when the second determination means or the fourth determination means allows the first general display result to be derived, the second of the plurality of winning lines is selected. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the winning line is derived at a higher rate than the first winning line. The variable display device includes a plurality of variable display portions each for displaying the identification information in a variable manner, and the slot machine has an identification derived to one of a plurality of predetermined winning lines as a display result of the variable display device. A prize is generated according to the combination of information,
The special gaming state control means controls to the first special gaming state when a first special display result among the plurality of types of special display results is derived, and is different from the first special display result. When the special display result is derived, the second special gaming state having a different advantage from the first special gaming state is controlled,
The pre-determining means includes
Of the general display results, first determination means for simultaneously determining that the derivation of the first general display result and the first special display result is allowed, the first general display result, and the first general display result Second deciding means for simultaneously deciding to permit the derivation of the second general display result and the first special display result different from the above, and permitting the derivation of the first general display result and the second special display result Third determination means for simultaneously determining the effect, and fourth determination means for simultaneously determining that the first general display result, the second general display result, and the second special display result are allowed to be derived. With
The ratio of the probability of determination by the first determination means to the probability of determination by the third determination means is determined by the probability of determination by the second determination means and the fourth determination means. Unlike the ratio to the probability of making a decision,
The derivation control means includes
When the first general display result is derived when the first determination means or the third determination means allows the first general display result to be derived, the first of the plurality of pay lines is selected. To the winning line at a higher rate than the second winning line,
When the first general display result is derived when the second determination means or the fourth determination means allows the first general display result to be derived, the second of the plurality of winning lines is selected. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the winning line is derived at a higher rate than the first winning line. Based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means, one of the allowable stages is selected from a plurality of allowable stages having different probabilities for determining that the prior determination means allows the derivation of the winning display result. It further comprises an allowable stage setting means for setting,
The variable display device includes a plurality of variable display portions each for displaying the identification information in a variable manner, and the slot machine has an identification derived to one of a plurality of predetermined winning lines as a display result of the variable display device. A prize is generated according to the combination of information,
The pre-determining means includes
First determination means for simultaneously determining whether to permit the derivation of the first general display result and the special display result, and the derivation of the first general display result, the second general display result, and the special display result are permitted. And a second determining means for simultaneously determining to do so,
The allowable stage set by the permissible stage setting means is the ratio of the probability of determination by the first determination means and the probability of determination by the second determination means among the plurality of types of permissible stages. The first determination unit and the second determination unit have different probabilities depending on whether the first determination step is a first permission step or a second permission step having a different advantage from the first permission step. Make a decision,
The derivation control means includes
When derivation of the first general display result is allowed by the first determining means, when the first general display result is derived, a second pay line is added to the first pay line of the plurality of pay lines. Derived at a higher rate than the winning line,
When derivation of the first general display result is allowed by the second determining means, when the first general display result is derived, the first pay line is a first pay line out of the plurality of pay lines. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the slot machine is derived at a higher rate than the winning line. The variable display device includes a plurality of variable display units each for displaying the identification information in a variable manner, and the stop operation means is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display units,
The derivation control means includes
When any one of the plurality of stop operation means is operated, the variable display unit corresponding to the operated stop operation means causes the identification information to be derived from the operation within a predetermined delay time range. ,
When it is determined that the derivation of the predetermined general display result among the general display results is permitted by the pre-determining unit, the predetermined operation is performed based on the operation of the corresponding stop operation unit for each of the plurality of variable display units. If the predetermined identification information constituting the predetermined general display result can be derived within the range of the delay time, the predetermined identification information is derived, and the predetermined identification information within the predetermined delay time is A predetermined general display result derivation control means for deriving identification information other than the predetermined identification information if it cannot be derived;
The predetermined general display result derivation control means is an unstopped variable in which the display result is not yet derived in a state where the identification information constituting the predetermined general display result is not derived in the variable display unit from which the display result has already been derived. A predetermined identification constituting the predetermined general display result within the predetermined delay time from the operation of the stop operating means corresponding to the non-stop variable display section when the stop operating means corresponding to the display section is operated The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein if the information can be derived, the predetermined identification information is derived. A gaming electronic component including at least one of a first electronic component that outputs a signal related to the progress of the game and a second electronic component that receives a signal related to the progress of the game;
The game electronic component is electrically connected, and a signal is input from the first electronic component and / or a signal is output to the second electronic component, thereby controlling at least the above-described game. A game control board equipped with game control means including pre-determination means, the derivation control means, the special decision carryover means, the special game state control means, the special game state control means, and the probability variation means;
At least one wiring for electrically connecting the gaming electronic component and the game control board, provided between the gaming electronic component and the gaming control board so as to be detachable by connection between connectors; ,
A relay board that is connected at least between the wiring and the connector, and relays signal input and output between the gaming electronic component and the gaming control board;
A connection release restriction state in which the connection between the connectors on the wiring between the gaming electronic component and the game control board is unreleasable unless the release restriction member related to the connection between the connectors is destroyed. A connection release regulating means to form,
The disconnection restricting means includes
A first connection release regulating means for disabling the connection between the connectors of the wiring between the game control board and the relay board;
9. The device according to claim 1, further comprising: a second connection release restriction unit that disables connection between the connectors of the wiring between the relay board and the gaming electronic component. The gaming machine according to the item.

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