JP2010131188A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of reducing the degree of disappointing a player and keeping expectations of the fact that control is not executed to a disadvantageous state even when a disadvantageous winning is generated when the player recognizes that it is a prescribed game state that can be controlled to both advantageous state and disadvantageous state. <P>SOLUTION: In the slot machine for executing control to RT(1) by the winning of replay (1) and control to RT(2) more advantageous for a player than the RT(1) by the winning of replay (2) during an initial game state, by executing a performance during an initial period corresponding to the initial game state even when control is executed to the RT(2) and reporting that it is during the initial game state to a player, it is hidden that the control is executed to the RT(2), the player is made to have the impression as if it is not during the RT(2), and the control is not executed to the RT(1) even when the replay(1) is won during the RT(2) including the period. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to, for example, a slot machine. Specifically, the game can be started by setting the number of bets for one game, and the display result of the variable display device capable of changing the display state is derived, thereby ending one game. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to a display result of the variable display device.

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

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

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

  In such a slot machine, as a state advantageous to the player, the replay time (RT) in which the game can be played while suppressing the decrease in the value for gaming by increasing the winning probability of replay from the normal time. There was something to control.

In addition, in a slot machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state, in a predetermined gaming state that is controlled after the bonus ends, the slot machine is controlled to an advantageous state when a predetermined advantageous winning occurs, and is different from the advantageous winning. When a disadvantageous prize is generated, there is one that controls for a predetermined period of time to be in an unfavorable state rather than an advantageous state for a player (for example, see Patent Document 1).
JP 2007-275377 A

  However, in the slot machine of Patent Document 1, when the player recognizes that the game state is a predetermined game state that can be controlled in either an advantageous state or an unfavorable state, for example, from an effect corresponding to the gaming state, When an unfavorable prize is generated, it is determined that the control is always performed in an unfavorable state for a predetermined period, which causes a disadvantage that the player is discouraged.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is disadvantageous when the player recognizes that the game state is a predetermined game state that can be controlled in both an advantageous state and an unfavorable state. The present invention provides a slot machine that can reduce the degree of discouragement of a player even if a prize is generated, and can maintain the expectation that the player is not controlled in a disadvantageous state.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) A game can be started by setting the number of bets for one game, and the display result is derived to a variable display device capable of changing the display state, thereby completing one game. A slot machine (slot machine 1) in which a winning can be generated according to a display result of the variable display device,
When a predetermined normal transition condition is satisfied in a predetermined initial gaming state (the initial gaming state in the first embodiment, the RT (4), RT (5), the initial gaming state for the second embodiment) in the second embodiment) (When winning the replay (1)), the game is controlled to the normal gaming state (RT (1)) different from the initial gaming state, and when a predetermined advantageous transition condition is satisfied (when winning the replay (2)) Is an initial gaming state control means for controlling to an advantageous gaming state (RT (2)) which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state (when the replay (1) is won during the initial gaming state in the winning determination process) Processing to control to RT (1), processing to control to RT (2) when replay (2) wins during the initial gaming state),
Even if the normal transition condition is satisfied in the advantageous gaming state, the normal gaming state is not controlled, and the number of games digested after being controlled to the advantageous gaming state reaches a predetermined upper limit number of games (33 games). In the advantageous gaming state control means for controlling the initial gaming state by ending the advantageous gaming state at the time (in the payout process, when RT (2) is in progress (excluding when the replay (2) winning game ends) ) 1 is subtracted from the number of remaining RT games, and when it reaches 0, the RT (2) is terminated to control to the initial gaming state), and
Among a plurality of timings during the advantageous gaming state (see FIG. 18 and FIG. 23, such as timing when control to RT (2) is started, timing when the game is consumed after control to RT (2) is started, etc.) An advantageous effect (RT effect) for notifying that the advantageous gaming state is in effect at any timing is started, and the number of games less than the upper limit number of games (30 games in the first embodiment, second embodiment) , An advantageous effect execution means (a process for executing an effect during RT in the game effect execution process executed by the sub control unit 91) executed over 30 different games such as 30 games and 28 games). ,
In the initial gaming state, during the initial gaming state, the advantageous transition condition is satisfied and the control to the advantageous gaming state is started and the advantageous middle effect is started. The initial stage production execution means (for example, the production pattern shown in FIGS. 18C and 18D, and the production stage execution are executed during several games until the presentation of the production during RT in the game production execution process. Processing)
The advantageous effect is completed before the number of games that have been digested since the advantageous game effect has been executed over the number of games less than the upper limit game number and has been controlled to the advantageous game state has reached the upper limit game number. From the initial stage effect execution means (for example, the effect pattern shown in FIGS. 18B and 18D, the game effect execution process during several games after the RT effect has ended) And a process for executing the production during the initial stage.

  According to such a configuration, even when the advantageous game state is controlled, the initial stage game state is executed by the start stage initial stage effect executing means and the end time initial stage effect executing means. The player is informed that it is inside. That is, it is in the initial gaming state that can be controlled to the normal gaming state by establishing the normal transition condition for the player despite being controlled to the advantageous gaming state while hiding being controlled to the advantageous gaming state It can be judged. Further, during the advantageous gaming state, even if the normal transition condition is satisfied, the normal gaming state is not controlled. For this reason, when the player determines that the player is in the initial gaming state because the performance during the initial period is being executed, the normal gaming state may not be controlled even when the normal transition condition is satisfied. As a result, it is possible to reduce the degree of discouragement of the player even when the normal transition condition is satisfied when the production during the initial stage is executed, and the normal game state is controlled. The expectation for not being can be maintained.

  The advantageous medium effect executing means is configured to apply the advantageous medium effect to a game that is continuously executed with the number of games less than the upper limit game number (for example, 30 games, 28 games, etc. in RT (2)). It may be executed over a wide range.

  Thus, it is possible to prevent the advantageous medium effect from being executed in such a manner that the production effect is not substantially achieved, such as an advantageous medium effect being executed without interruption during the advantageous game state.

  Further, the normal transition condition may be satisfied when, for example, a normal transition winning (for example, replay (1)) among a plurality of types of winnings is generated. It may be established when the occurrence of a normal shift winning is permitted by the predetermining means for determining whether or not it is permitted (see the modified example (1)), and is established when the predetermined number of games is consumed. It is sufficient if it is established when a predetermined matter is satisfied, such as what to do (see modification (1)). In addition, the advantageous transfer condition may be satisfied, for example, when a winning for advantageous transfer (for example, replay (2)) occurs among a plurality of types of winnings, and is advantageous by the predetermining means. It may be established when generation of a winning for transfer is permitted (see modified example (1)), or may be established when a predetermined number of games are consumed (see modified example (1)). It is sufficient if it is established when a predetermined matter is satisfied. Thereby, since it can control to a normal game state and an advantageous game state through various opportunities, the interest of a game can be improved.

(2) The normal transition condition is established by deriving a normal transition display result (“banana-banana-banana”) predetermined as a display result of the variable display device (see FIG. 15),
The normal transition display result can be derived to the variable display device in each of the initial game state and the advantageous game state (see FIGS. 17A and 17C).

  According to such a configuration, even during the advantageous gaming state but during the initial stage performance, the player is made to think that the normal transition display result is derived and controlled to the normal gaming state. Opportunities can be increased and the fun of games can be improved.

  The normal transition display result may be a display result that generates a winning for the normal transition, and is a display result that is derived as a display result only when the occurrence of the winning for the normal transition is permitted. There may be.

  (3) The advantageous medium effect executing means starts the advantageous medium effect at a timing when control to the advantageous game state is started, and the advantageous medium effect is less than the upper limit number of games only in the advantageous game state. It includes a start matching advantageous effect executing means (a process for executing an effect during RT with the effect pattern of FIG. 18B) executed over the number of games (30 games).

  According to such a configuration, the following problems can be solved. Even in the advantageous gaming state, in the slot machine in which the initial stage production is always executed by the initial stage production execution means until the advantageous stage production is started, it is immediately advantageous even if the advantageous transition condition is satisfied. The production is always continuously executed for several games without starting the production. For this reason, there is a possibility that the player may feel anxious about whether the game state is really controlled. However, as described above, the advantageous medium effect execution means includes the start-time matching advantageous medium effect execution means, and therefore it is possible that the advantageous medium effect may be started immediately when the advantageous transition condition is satisfied. While giving a sense of security, it is possible to reduce the fear of anxiety described above.

  (4) The advantageous medium effect execution means starts the advantageous medium effect at a timing when a predetermined number of games less than the upper limit number of games have been consumed after being controlled to the advantageous game state, and the advantageous medium effect is determined as the upper limit number of games. Completion matching advantageous effect execution means (processing for executing the effect during RT with the effect pattern of FIG. 18C) executed until digested and the advantageous game state is ended.

  According to such a configuration, the following problems can be solved. Even in the advantageous gaming state, in the slot machine in which the production during the initial stage is always executed by the production execution means during the initial stage after the production during the production period is ended in the middle, the several games after the completion of the production during the advantageous period The production is always performed during the initial period. For this reason, even if the effect during the initial stage is executed after the advantage effect, the player is inferred that the game state is in the advantageous game state. However, as described above, the advantageous effect executing means includes the end-matching advantageous effect executing means, so that it is difficult to specify whether or not the gaming state after the advantageous effect is ended is in the advantageous gaming state. In addition, even during the advantageous gaming state, since the production during the initial stage is being executed, it is possible to increase the rate at which the player is determined to be in the initial gaming state.

  In addition, the advantageous medium effect execution means may include both the start time coincident advantageous effect execution means and the end time coincident advantageous effect execution means.

  According to such a configuration, the following problems can be solved. For example, in a slot machine having only a match-at-start advantageous execution executing means, the game state must be different from the advantageous game state until the start of the advantage-in-effect, and it is always advantageous in several games after the end of the advantage-in-direction effect. Inconveniently, the player is judged to be in the gaming state, and conversely, in the slot machine having only the matching advantageous effect executing means at the end, it is always different from the advantageous gaming state after the advantageous effect is ended. There is a disadvantage that the player is judged to be in the gaming state.

  However, as described above, since the advantageous middle effect executing means includes the start time matching advantageous middle effect executing means and the end time matching advantageous middle effect executing means, the game state before the advantageous middle effect is started and It can be made difficult to specify whether or not each of the gaming states after the advantageous during performance is in the advantageous gaming state. As a result, even in the advantageous gaming state, the ratio of causing the player to determine that the player is in the initial gaming state because the effect during the initial stage is being executed can be increased.

(5) The variable display device includes a plurality of variable display areas (reels 2L to 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, and a predetermined pay line ( A winning occurs according to the combination of the identification information on the winning lines L1 to L5) (see FIG. 15),
The advantageous transition condition is established when a combination of identification information on the winning line becomes a predetermined advantageous transition combination,
The advantageous transition combination is a combination including identification information of a different type from other variable display areas in at least one variable display area among the plurality of variable display areas (“melon-blackberry-watermelon”).

  According to such a configuration, even when the game progresses while confirming the display result derived to the variable display device, it is difficult for the player to understand that the combination for advantageous transition has been achieved, and advantageous game It is possible to make it difficult for the player to understand the timing of starting the control to the state, and it is difficult to specify whether or not the player is in the advantageous gaming state. As a result, it is possible to increase the rate at which the player is determined to be in the initial gaming state because the effect during the initial stage is being executed even in the advantageous gaming state.

  The advantageous transition combination may be a display result for generating the advantageous transition winning, and a display result derived as a display result only when the advantageous transition winning is permitted. It may be.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(D) Before the display result of the variable display device is derived, a special prize (big bonus (1), (2), regular bonus) accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state (bonus) advantageous to the player, A pre-determining means (internal lottery process) for determining whether or not to allow the generation of a plurality of types of winnings including an advantageous winning (replay (2)) that enables the advantageous transition combination to be derived;
A high-probability state (in the second embodiment) in which the predetermining means performs the advantageous winning with a higher probability than in the predetermined game state (for example, RT (1)) on the condition that the special gaming state has ended. RT (4), RT (5), etc.) with high probability state control means for controlling as the initial gaming state,
The high-probability state control means may control one of a plurality of states having different probabilities of being determined to allow the occurrence of an advantageous winning (see the second embodiment). Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to what kind of state is controlled, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, the special prize is a combination of different types of identification information for each of the plurality of variable display areas constituting the variable display device (for example, the big bonus (1) is “red 7-grape-melon”, the big bonus (2) “Grape-White 7-BAR”, Regular Bonus “Mellow-Strawberry-Watermelon” etc.)
The slot machine further controls so that it becomes difficult for the player to specify the type controlled to the special gaming state after the special winning is generated until the special gaming state ends. (A bonus presentation of the same content is performed regardless of the type) (see Modification (9)).

  According to such a configuration, it is difficult for the player to identify the type of the special prize that has occurred from the display result, and it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice which type of special gaming state is being controlled. For this reason, the number of games controlled to a high probability state becomes difficult to understand compared to the conventional slot machine in which the type of special prize is specified from the display result. Can effectively improve the interest of the game.

(E) Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving the display result of the variable display device;
Derivation control means (reel rotation processing) for controlling the variable display device to derive a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation procedure of the derivation operation means;
A game value giving means (payout process) for giving a predetermined amount of game value to a player when a winning prize is generated among the plurality of types of winnings;
Procedure for performing procedure notification control (navigation effect) for notifying the player of information that can specify a procedure (including operation timing, operation order, etc.) for deriving a winning that is allowed to be derived by the prior determination means A notification means (game effect execution process),
The control means during the advantageous gaming state does not control the normal gaming state by allowing the occurrence of the special prize in the advantageous gaming state,
The procedure notification means performs the procedure notification control until a predetermined notification period (number of AT continuing games during AT) elapses from a predetermined timing after being controlled to the advantageous gaming state,
In the advantageous gaming state, an expected value of the amount of gaming value given by the gaming value granting unit per game is a procedure specified from information notified by the procedure notification unit when it is within the notification period. When the derivation operation means is operated, the amount of game value used for setting the bet number is increased, and when it is outside the notification period, the amount of game value used for setting the bet number is larger. (See modification (9)).

  According to such a configuration, the expected value of the amount of gaming value given when in the advantageous gaming state and within the notification period is obtained by operating the number of bets by operating according to the procedure specified from the notified information. More than the amount of game value used for setting. Further, the advantageous gaming state is continued at least as long as no special prize is generated. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the advantageous gaming state ends before the notification period elapses when the player performs a stop operation in a procedure that does not lead to the special winning. As a result, the player does not generate a special prize and performs a stop operation according to the procedure specified from the notified information, so that the amount of games to be awarded when the player is in an advantageous gaming state and within the notification period. Useful value can be acquired. In addition, after the notification period has elapsed, it is possible to add interest such as generating a special prize and controlling the game to a special game state, thereby improving the fun of the game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  (H) A high-probability state in which control is performed to derive a winning that allows a next game without using the gaming value with a higher probability than in the normal gaming state (see RT (2), etc.) If the pre-determining means determines that the special prize (bonus) is allowed to occur before the number of games that have been digested reaches the predetermined number of games, the high probability The high probability state may be terminated when the special prize is generated without ending the state, or when the number of games digested without the special prize being reached reaches the specified number of games. Good (see modification (9)).

  According to such a configuration, even if it is determined that the generation of a special prize is permitted after the high probability state is started and before the specified number of games is reached, the special prize permitted by the determination is generated. Otherwise, the high probability state does not end with the determination, and the high probability state can be continuously controlled until the specified number of games is reached. For this reason, even if it is decided to allow the occurrence of a special prize in the high probability state, if the special prize permitted by the decision does not occur, the high probability state can be digested until the specified number of games is reached. Compared with the conventional slot machine where the high probability state ends due to the high probability state being allowed to generate a special prize, the player feels lost when controlled to a high probability state. There is no giving. In addition, since the decision to allow the occurrence of a special prize is carried over after the next game by the carryover means, it is decided that the occurrence of a special prize is allowed while being controlled to a high probability state. Can give you a sense of expectation.

(I) derivation control means (reel rotation processing) for performing control for causing the variable display device to derive a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means;
The variable display device has a plurality of variable display areas (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying the plurality of types of identification information, and the identification information is derived from each of the plurality of variable display areas. Is possible,
One game is completed when display results are derived and displayed in all of the plurality of variable display areas (reel 2L, 2C, and 2R display areas), and a plurality of display results are derived and displayed in the plurality of variable display areas. In accordance with the combination of symbols derived and displayed on any of the winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5),
The multiple types of winnings include general winnings (small roles, replaying roles) other than the special winnings (bonus (A), (B)),
And further comprising stop operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving a display result of the variable display areas (display areas of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R),
The derivation control means includes
It has been determined that the generation of a specific general winning (orange, plum) among the general winnings (small role, replaying role) is permitted, and a combination of symbols (orange-orange-) for generating the specific general winning When the stop operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is operated at a timing (within the pull-in range) at which a specific general winning symbol (orange, plum) constituting orange, plum-plum-plum) can be pulled in , A combination of symbols (orange-orange-orange, plum-plum-plum) for generating the specific general winning on any one of the plurality of winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5) is derived. It is determined that the specific general winning award (orange, plum) is allowed to occur, and the specific general winning symbol (oren) is determined. , Plum) when the stop operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is operated at a timing other than the timing at which it can be pulled (outside the pull-in range), any of the plurality of winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5) Control that does not derive the combination of symbols (orange-orange-orange, plum-plum-plum) for generating the specific general prize,
The specified general winning symbol (orange, plum) does not stop on any winning line in the variable display area (reserved reel) for which the display result has already been derived, and is still displayed in one or more variable display areas In a state where the result is not derived (a state where any reel is changing), the specific general winning symbol (orange, plum) is displayed for the variable display area (the reel being changed) for which the display result is not yet derived. When the stop operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is operated at a timing (within a pull-in range) that can be pulled in, any one of the plurality of winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5) is won. You may comprise so that the control which derives | leads-out the said specific general winning symbol (orange, plum) may be performed on top (refer modification (8-1)).

  According to such a configuration, in a conventional slot machine, when a specific winning is won in the internal lottery and when the selected winning is missed, the specific display mode is stopped, so that the winning winning is achieved. You can determine to some extent that you have missed, but if you do not know the specific display mode that stops when you miss, you will not know that you have missed the winning prize, and in this case the prize simply was not won It is possible to solve the problem that it was difficult to determine whether the winning prize was missed or not. That is, it is determined that the occurrence of a specific general winning is permitted, the specific general winning symbol is not stopped in any winning line in the variable display area in which the display result has already been derived, and one or more variable Even in a state where the display result has not yet been derived in the display area, that is, in a state where it is not possible to derive a combination of symbols for generating a specific general prize that has already been allowed, leaving a variable display area being fluctuating, If the stop operation means is operated at the timing when the specific general winning symbol can be drawn for the remaining variable display area, the specific general winning symbol is derived on one of the multiple winning lines, so It is decided to allow the occurrence of general winnings, and the combination of symbols to generate the already allowed specific general winnings is derived while leaving the variable display area being changed. Depending on whether a particular regular winning symbols are derived can be not state an even also on one winning line making, it can be easily determined whether or not the missed certain regular winning.

(J) derivation control means (reel rotation processing) for performing control for causing the variable display device to derive a display result according to a determination result of the prior determination means;
The variable display device has a plurality of variable display areas (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying the plurality of types of identification information, and the identification information is derived from each of the plurality of variable display areas. Is possible,
One game is completed when display results are derived and displayed in all of the plurality of variable display areas (reel 2L, 2C, and 2R display areas), and a plurality of display results are derived and displayed in the plurality of variable display areas. In accordance with the combination of symbols derived and displayed on any of the winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5),
The multiple types of winnings include general winnings (small roles, replaying roles) other than the special winnings (bonus (A), (B)),
And further comprising stop operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving a display result of the variable display areas (display areas of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R),
The derivation control means includes
It has been determined that the generation of a specific general winning (orange, plum) among the general winnings (small role, replaying role) is permitted, and a combination of symbols (orange-orange-) for generating the specific general winning When the stop operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is operated at a timing (within the pull-in range) at which a specific general winning symbol (orange, plum) constituting orange, plum-plum-plum) can be pulled in , A combination of symbols (orange-orange-orange, plum-plum-plum) for generating the specific general winning on any one of the plurality of winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5) is derived. It is determined that the specific general winning award (orange, plum) is allowed to occur, and the specific general winning symbol (oren) is determined. , Plum) when the stop operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is operated at a timing other than the timing at which it can be pulled (outside the pull-in range), any of the plurality of winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5) Control that does not derive the combination of symbols (orange-orange-orange, plum-plum-plum) for generating the specific general prize,
Among the two or more variable display areas (stopped reels) for which display results have already been derived, one or more variable display areas (stopped reels) include the plurality of specific general winning symbols (orange, plum). Is stopped on any one of the winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5), and the remaining of the two or more variable display areas (stopped reels) from which the display result has already been derived In the variable display area (stopped reel), the specific general winning symbol (orange, plum) is not stopped on the one winning line, and the display result is not yet derived in one or more variable display areas. In the absence state (the state where any reel is changing), the specific general winning symbol (orange, plum) is drawn for the variable display area (the changing reel) for which the display result has not yet been derived. When the stop operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is operated at a timing (within the pull-in range) that can be inserted, the specific general winning symbol (orange, plum) is derived on the one winning line. You may comprise so that control may be performed (refer modification (8-1)).

  According to such a configuration, in the conventional slot machine, when a specific winning is won in the internal lottery and when the selected winning is missed, the specific display mode is stopped, so that the winning winning is achieved. You can determine to some extent that you have missed, but if you do not know the specific display mode that stops when you miss, you will not know that you have missed the winning prize, and in this case the prize simply was not won It is possible to solve a problem in which it is difficult to determine whether the winning prize has been missed. That is, it is determined that the occurrence of a specific general winning is permitted, and one or more variable display areas of two or more variable display areas for which display results have already been derived have any one of the specific general winning symbols. Of the two or more variable display areas for which display results have already been derived, and the specific variable pattern is not stopped on the single winning line in the remaining variable display areas. In addition, the display result has not been derived yet in one or more variable display areas, that is, the combination of symbols for generating the already permitted specific general winnings with the variable display area being changed cannot be derived. Even if the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the specific general winning symbol can be drawn in the remaining variable display area, the specific general winning symbol is already stopped on the one winning line. Since the fixed general winning symbol is derived, it is determined that the generation of the specific general winning is allowed, and the combination of symbols for generating the already permitted specific general winning is generated with the variable display area being changed. Even if it is not possible, it can be easily determined whether or not a specific general prize has been missed depending on whether or not a specific general prize symbol is derived on one winning line.

  Further, the specific general winning symbols constituting the combination of symbols for generating the specific general winnings may be the same type of symbols or different symbols. That is, the combination of symbols for generating a specific general prize may be a combination of symbols of the same type or may include different symbols.

  In addition, when it is determined that the occurrence of the specific general prize is permitted, it is preferable to include a notification means for notifying the possibility that the occurrence of the specific general prize is permitted. If it is informed that there is a possibility that the generation of the specific general winnings is permitted at the stage where the combination of symbols for generating the already permitted specific general winnings cannot be derived, the remaining variable display area Operate the stop operation means at the timing when the specific general winning symbol can be drawn in, and the specific general winning symbol is derived on any one of the plurality of winning lines, or the specific general winning symbol has already stopped. It is possible to determine whether or not a specific general winning symbol has been missed depending on whether or not a specific general winning symbol is derived on one winning line. Prize in some cases more than one, whether the missed any particular regular winning can be accurately determined.

(K) derivation control means (reel rotation processing) for performing control for causing the variable display device to derive a display result according to the determination result of the prior determination means;
The variable display device has a plurality of variable display areas (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying the plurality of types of identification information, and the identification information is derived from each of the plurality of variable display areas. Is possible,
One game is completed when display results are derived and displayed in all of the plurality of variable display areas (reel 2L, 2C, and 2R display areas), and a plurality of display results are derived and displayed in the plurality of variable display areas. In accordance with the combination of symbols derived and displayed on any of the winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5),
The multiple types of winnings include general winnings (small roles, replaying roles) other than the special winnings (bonus (A), (B)),
The derivation control means includes
The plurality of variable display areas as a display result in response to the determination that the occurrence of a specific general prize (orange, plum) among the general prizes (small role, re-playing role) is determined. In order to generate a specific general winning on the first winning line (winning lines L1, L2, L3) or the second winning line (winning lines L4, L5) of the winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5) Control to derive the combination of symbols (orange-orange-orange, plum-plum-plum)
The pre-decision means includes
First determination (orange, plum) to determine that the occurrence of the specific general prize is permitted, the fact that the specific general prize is allowed, and the occurrence of a special general prize different from the specific general prize A second determination (orange + 1 (1), plum +1 (2)), which simultaneously determines the fact that the specific general prize is allowed and the special prize is allowed 3 (Orange + BB (1), Plum + BB (2)), to allow the occurrence of the specific general prize, to allow the occurrence of the special general prize, and to allow the occurrence of the special prize simultaneously It is possible to make a fourth decision to decide (orange + 1 (1) + BB (1), plum +1 (2) + BB (2))
The third decision occupying the combined probability of the probability of making the first decision (orange, plum) and the probability of making the third decision (orange + BB (1), plum + BB (2)) is made. And the probability that the second decision (orange + 1 (1), plum + 1 (2)) and the fourth decision (orange + 1 (1) + BB (1), plum + 1) And the ratio of the probability of the fourth determination occupying the total probability of the sheet (2) + BB (2)) and the first to fourth determinations with different probabilities,
The derivation control means includes
The first pay line (winning line) is established when the first condition that the first decision (orange, plum) or the third decision (orange + BB (1), plum + BB (2)) is satisfied. A combination of symbols (orange-orange-orange, plum-plum-) for generating the specific general winning in the line L1, L2, L3) at a higher rate than the second winning line (winning lines L4, L5). Control to derive the plum)
The second determination (orange + 1 sheet (1), plum + 1 sheet (2)) or the fourth determination (orange + 1 sheet (1) + BB (1), plum + 1 sheet (2) + BB (2)) When the second condition made is satisfied, the second general winning line (winning lines L4, L5) has a higher proportion than the first winning line (winning lines L1, L2, L3). You may comprise so that the control which derives the combination (orange-orange-orange, plum-plum-plum) for generating a prize may be performed (refer modification (8-2)).

  According to such a configuration, in a conventional slot machine, it is possible to win a small role alone, a small role and a special role at the same time. It is possible to expect a special role to be won according to the stop mode of the reel by making the stop control used at the time of simultaneous winning of the Since the stop mode at the time of simultaneous winning of special roles is different, it can be determined from the player whether or not the special role is won according to the stop mode, so if the special role is not won The problem that expectation is lost can be solved. That is, when the first determination or the third determination is made, there is a high possibility that a combination of symbols for generating a specific general winning on the first winning line is derived, and the second determination or When the fourth determination is made, there is a high possibility that a combination of symbols for generating a specific general winning in the second winning line is derived. That is, when a specific general winning is generated when the first determination or the third determination is made, and when a specific general winning is generated when the second determination or the fourth determination is made. A winning line from which a combination of symbols for generating a specific general winning is easily derived is different. The ratio of the probability that the third decision is made in the combined probability of the probability that the first decision is made and the probability that the third decision is made, the probability that the second decision is made, and the fourth decision Since the ratio of the probability of the fourth determination to the total probability is different from the probability of being made, the combination of symbols for generating the specific general prize was derived when the specific general prize was generated It is possible to change the degree of expectation that a special winning is permitted by the winning line. Furthermore, when a combination of symbols for generating a specific general winning is derived in the second winning line, a combination of symbols for generating a specific general winning is derived in the second winning line. In both cases, it is suggested that special prizes may be allowed to occur, but whether or not special prizes are allowed from the prize line from which a combination of symbols for generating a specific general prize is derived. It is impossible to discriminate, and the player's expectation that special winnings are allowed is lost regardless of which winning line the symbol combination for generating a specific general winning is derived. It won't be lost.

(L) derivation control means (reel rotation processing) for controlling the variable display device to derive a display result in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means;
The variable display device has a plurality of variable display areas (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying the plurality of types of identification information, and the identification information is derived from each of the plurality of variable display areas. Is possible,
One game is completed when display results are derived and displayed in all of the plurality of variable display areas (reel 2L, 2C, and 2R display areas), and a plurality of display results are derived and displayed in the plurality of variable display areas. In accordance with the combination of symbols derived and displayed on any of the winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5),
The multiple types of winnings include general winnings (small roles, replaying roles) other than the special winnings (bonus (A), (B)),
The derivation control means includes
The plurality of variable display areas as a display result in response to the determination that the occurrence of a specific general prize (orange, plum) among the general prizes (small role, re-playing role) is determined. In order to generate a specific general winning on the first winning line (winning lines L1, L2, L3) or the second winning line (winning lines L4, L5) of the winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5) Control to derive the combination of symbols (orange-orange-orange, plum-plum-plum)
The pre-decision means includes
First determination (orange, plum) to determine that the occurrence of the specific general prize is permitted, the fact that the specific general prize is allowed, and the occurrence of a special general prize different from the specific general prize A second determination (orange + 1 (1), plum +1 (2)), which simultaneously determines the fact that the specific general prize is allowed and the special prize is allowed 3 (Orange + BB (1), Plum + BB (2)), to allow the occurrence of the specific general prize, to allow the occurrence of the special general prize, and to allow the occurrence of the special prize simultaneously It is possible to make a fourth decision to decide (orange + 1 (1) + BB (1), plum +1 (2) + BB (2))
The sum of the probability of making the first decision (orange, plum) and the probability of making the fourth decision (orange + 1 (1) + BB (1), plum + 1 (2) + BB (2)) The ratio of the probability of making the fourth decision in the probability, the probability of making the second decision (orange + 1 (1), plum + 1 (2)) and the third decision (orange + BB ( 1), the first to fourth determinations are performed with different probabilities of the ratio of the probability of the third determination occupying the total probability of the plum + BB (2));
The derivation control means includes
When the first condition in which the first determination (orange, plum) or the fourth determination (orange + 1 sheet (1) + BB (1), plum + 1 sheet (2) + BB (2)) is made is satisfied In addition, a combination of symbols for generating the specific general winning in the first winning line (winning lines L1, L2, L3) at a higher rate than the second winning line (winning lines L4, L5) ( (Orange-Orange-Orange, Plum-Plum-Plum)
When the second condition in which the second determination (orange + 1 sheet (1), plum +1 sheet (2)) and the third determination (orange + BB (1), plum + BB (2)) are made is satisfied In addition, a combination of symbols for generating the specific general winning in the second winning line (winning lines L4, L5) at a higher rate than the first winning line (winning lines L1, L2, L3) ( You may comprise so that control which derives | leads-out orange-orange-orange and plum-plum-plum) may be performed (refer modification (8-2)).

  According to such a configuration, when the first determination or the fourth determination is made, there is a high possibility that a combination of symbols for generating a specific general winning on the first winning line is derived. In the case where the second determination or the third determination is made, there is a high possibility that a combination of symbols for generating a specific general winning in the second winning line is derived. That is, when a specific general winning is generated when the first determination or the fourth determination is made, and when a specific general winning is generated when the second determination or the third determination is made. A winning line from which a combination of symbols for generating a specific general winning is easily derived is different. The ratio of the probability that the fourth decision is made in the combined probability of the probability that the first decision is made and the probability that the fourth decision is made, the probability that the second decision is made, and the third decision Since the ratio of the probability of the third decision to the total probability is different from the probability of being made, the combination of symbols for generating the specific general prize was derived when the specific general prize was generated It is possible to change the degree of expectation that a special winning is permitted by the winning line. Furthermore, when a combination of symbols for generating a specific general winning is derived in the second winning line, a combination of symbols for generating a specific general winning is derived in the second winning line. In both cases, it is suggested that special prizes may be allowed to occur, but whether or not special prizes are allowed from the prize line from which a combination of symbols for generating a specific general prize is derived. It is impossible to discriminate, and the player's expectation that special winnings are allowed is lost regardless of which winning line the symbol combination for generating a specific general winning is derived. It won't be lost.

  The control for deriving the combination of symbols for generating the specific general winning at a higher rate than the second winning line in the first winning line means that the first winning line is at the rate of 100%. This includes a control for deriving a combination of symbols for generating a specific general prize. Further, the control for deriving the combination of symbols for generating the specific general winning in the second winning line at a rate higher than that in the first winning line means that the second winning line is at the rate of 100%. This includes a control for deriving a combination of symbols for generating a specific general prize.

  Further, the symbols constituting the combination of symbols for generating the specific general winnings may be the same type of symbols or different symbols. That is, the combination of symbols for generating a specific general prize may be a combination of symbols of the same type or may include different symbols.

(M) External test for performing processing for causing the variable display device to derive the same display result as when the derivation operation means is operated in the operation procedure based on operation procedure information for specifying a predetermined operation procedure The apparatus (test apparatus 1200) further includes output means (for example, a sub control unit 91 and an input / output board 1100) for outputting recommended operation procedure information for specifying a predetermined recommended operation procedure.
The output means outputs operation procedure information (recommended operation procedure information) according to the determination result by the prior determination means (see FIG. 25, modified example (7)).

  According to such a configuration, in the external test apparatus, it is possible to identify an operation procedure that is likely to be actually performed by the player, and is derived when the operation procedure is performed according to such an operation procedure. A test can be performed based on the display result. As a result, the test can be performed on the assumption that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player.

  The output means outputs information for specifying an arbitrary operation procedure (so-called father hitting) (information that can specify the region numbers 1 to 21 for each of the reels 2L to 2R) as the recommended operation procedure information. (Refer to Modification (7)).

  The output means operates as a recommended operation procedure information when a prize determined to be allowed to be generated by the pre-decision means is operated in a predetermined first operation procedure (a predetermined small combination is not awarded). Information for specifying a predetermined second operation procedure to be generated with a higher probability than when a stop operation is performed (see Modification (7)).

  According to such a configuration, in the external test apparatus, it is possible to identify an operation procedure that is likely to be actually performed by the player, and is derived when the operation procedure is performed according to such an operation procedure. A test can be performed based on the display result. As a result, the test can be performed on the assumption that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to this embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are “melon (for example, the design of the area number 19 of the left reel 2L)” and “grape (for example, the area number 16 of the left reel 2L). “Design”), “banana (eg, design with area number 17 on left reel 2L)”, “strawberry (eg, design with area number 12 on right reel 2R)”, “star” (eg, area number 20 on left reel 2L) ), “Black strawberry (for example, the design of area number 16 on the middle reel 2C)”, “watermelon (for example, the design of area number 17 on the right reel 2R)”, “red 7 (for example, on the left reel 2L) Multiple types that can be distinguished from each other, such as “design of area number 18)”, “white 7 (for example, design of area number 10 of the left reel 2L)”, and “BAR (for example, design of area number 5 of the left reel 2L)” Symbols are drawn in a predetermined order, one by 21, respectively. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively. In addition, the portions other than the portions on which the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are drawn are white, and light is transmitted with high transmittance. The portions on which the symbols are drawn also correspond to the colors of the symbols. It is designed to transmit light.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, on the front door 1b, a medal is inserted using a medal insertion unit 4 into which a medal can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 from which a medal is paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player). A single BET switch 5 operated when setting the number of bets for a minute, and using a credit, a specified number of bets determined in accordance with the gaming state within the range (in this embodiment, an initial game described later) The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting 3 in RT (Replay Time) in which the winning probability of the state and the replay is changed, and 2 in the regular bonus, and setting of medals and bets stored as credits Settlement switch 10 operated when settling the used medals (returning the medals used for setting credits and bets), starting the game Start switch 7 is operated when that reel 2L, 2C, stop switch 8L is operated to stop each rotation of the 2R, 8C, 8R, but are provided operable by the player.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the payout display 13, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, and the BET. The switch effective LED 21, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are connected to each other, and are described above via the power supply board 101. The hopper motor 34b is connected, and these electric components are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the display control circuit 92 mounted on the effect control board 90. As illustrated, the display control circuit 92 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) 141 and a CGROM (Character Generator ROM) 142. The VDP 141 has a high-speed drawing function and a display output function for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51, and executes image processing in accordance with a command from the sub-control unit 91. The CGROM 142 stores image element data and moving image data (effect data) displayed as effects on the liquid crystal display 51.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, a challenge time (a gaming state where the number of sliding pieces on the reel is limited, but winning is allowed for all small roles) and a challenge bonus with a high probability of challenge time are provided. Although not installed, in order to share with the slot machine equipped with these gaming states, between the game control board 40 and the external output board 1000, in addition to the signal line for outputting the above signal, A signal line for outputting a signal during CT indicating that the gaming state is during the challenge time and a signal during CB indicating that the gaming state is during the challenge bonus is connected, and for error output that may be expanded in the future. The signal line is connected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of four stages of 1 to 4, with 4 being the highest payout rate and the payout rates being 3, 2, 1 in this order. That is, when 4 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the advantage decreases step by step in the order of 3, 2, 1.

  In order to change the set value, when the power of the slot machine 1 is in the ON state, it is necessary to turn it off once, and after the setting key switch 37 is turned on, the power of the slot machine 1 needs to be turned on. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 in the ON state, 1 is displayed as the initial value of the setting value on the setting value display 24, and the setting change mode in which the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38 is set. Transition. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change mode, the setting value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the setting value is returned to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the set value is confirmed, and the confirmed set value is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned OFF, the game shifts to a state where the game can be started by setting the bet number. It should be noted that when the power of the slot machine 1 is in an ON state, an operation for turning it OFF once, an operation for turning the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned ON, an operation of the reset / setting switch 38, An operation necessary for setting the set value, such as an operation of the start switch 7 for confirming the set value, is referred to as a setting change operation. The setting change operation is not limited to such an operation, and may be any operation as long as it is an operation for setting a setting value.

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

  The important work is a work in which data that is inconvenient to be initialized at the end of the BB, such as various display devices and LED display data, input / output data of the I / O port 41d, and a game time clock counter, is stored. General work consists of data that can be initialized at the end of BB, such as stop control table, stop symbol, number of medals paid out, total number of medals paid out in BB, winning flag (small role, replay) that is initialized at the end of each game ) And a winning flag are stored.

  Special work, data for sending commands to the production control board 90, various software random numbers, etc., data that is initialized only before the start of setting, at the end of each game, at the time of winning and setting changes Winning flag (big bonus, regular bonus) that is initialized at the time (when changing to the setting change mode), gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state of the next game, the number of digested games reaches the predetermined number of games This is a work in which the number of remaining games controlled by the RT is stored when the RT is finished (for example, RT (2), RT (3) described later)). In the special work, an example in which the number of remaining games controlled by the RT is described will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of games digested after being controlled by the RT is stored. Also good.

  The set value work is a work in which a set value used when performing a lottery in the internal lottery process is stored. The set value that has been corrected and newly set at the end of the setting (at the end of the setting change mode) is stored.

  Even in the case of shifting to the setting change mode, in principle, information regarding the gaming state (the type of gaming state and the number of remaining games in the case of RT) before the setting changing mode is maintained. Thereby, for example, when the mode is changed to the setting change mode during RT, the game state is controlled such that the replay winning probability of the RT is maintained even after the mode change mode is changed. In addition, when the mode is changed to the setting change mode during RT that ends when the number of games reaches the predetermined number of games, the number of games is also maintained as will be described later. In addition, when the bonus winning flag is set for the special work and the mode is changed to the setting change mode, the winning flag is initialized. For example, in the case of shifting to the setting change mode during the bonus winning, the winning flag of the bonus is initialized, and when winning in the bonus lottery, the winning flag can be set again and the replay winning probability of the RT is maintained. Controlled by the state. For this reason, in principle, an area in which a game state flag for specifying the game state of the next game is stored is not initialized in connection with the setting change. As an exception, for example, when the gaming state before transition to the setting change mode is a bonus, a gaming state flag indicating the initial gaming state in relation to the setting change is stored.

  The stop phase work is a work in which data indicating the stop phase of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is stored, and data indicating the stop phase is stored when the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are stopped. The Rukoto. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed at the time of activation. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41c, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied.

  The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main CPU 41a is stored, and the unused stack area is established by any one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. In this case, the used stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

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

  Initialization 0 is initialization performed when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are ON at the time of start-up, and is performed when the RAM changes to a setting change mode, or initialization performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. Yes, in initialization 0, all areas (unused area and unused area) of the storage area of the RAM 41c except for the used stack area and the area where the game state flag for specifying the game state of the next game is stored (Including the stack area) is initialized and controlled to the initial gaming state.

  Initialization 1 is an initialization that is performed when only the setting key switch 37 is ON at the time of start-up and shifts to the setting change mode. In the initialization 1, the stack in use in the storage area of the RAM 41c is used. The area, the area in which the game state flag for specifying the game state of the next game is stored, and all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) except the stop phase work are initialized.

  Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the BB. In initialization 2, a general work, an unused area, and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are in an OFF state at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. The saved work, unused area, and unused stack area are initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

  In this embodiment, an example in which initialization 0 and initialization 1 are performed at the end of the setting change mode will be described. May be performed until the start is started (until the start switch 7 is operated). In this case, if the set value work is initialized, the determined set value is lost, so the set value work is not initialized.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The game state command includes the game state of the next game (whether it is in the initial game state, during RT, and what kind of RT, big bonus, regular bonus, etc.) and during RT. This is a command that can specify the number of remaining games and the currently set value, and is transmitted after a setting end command to be described later and at the end of the game.

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

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

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

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

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

  The set value command is a command indicating a set value that is currently set, and is transmitted when the setting is changed and when the power is turned on.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The timer interrupt process is performed by interrupting the basic process for the command stored in the normal command transmission buffer, the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer, and the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer. Since it is performed within (main), processing is not delayed due to command delay.

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

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

  Note that the power-on command and the initialization command are transmitted with the highest priority. Before the power-on command or initialization command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer, other normal commands ( Hereinafter, commands other than the door command, operation detection command, power-on command, and initialization command are called normal commands. Even if the normal command is not already stored since the data is also cleared, the power-on command or the initialization command is transmitted with priority.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command for each of a plurality of types of stages (for example, the first stage to the third stage) for specifying the aspect of the effect by the character and the background, Control patterns of these effect devices such as the lighting mode of the effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED, and the like are registered. When receiving the command, the sub CPU 91a refers to the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command among the control patterns registered corresponding to the stage set in the RAM 91c in the game in the control pattern table. The rendering device is controlled based on the control pattern. That is, the sub CPU 91a controls the effect device so as to execute the effect according to the received command in a mode specified from the set stage type. The plurality of types of stages in the present embodiment include background images displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, characters appearing, sound effects / game sounds output from the speakers 53, 54, lighting patterns of the effect effect LEDs 52, and the like. At least one of the aspects is set to be different.

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

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

  Each time a predetermined number of games are consumed, a stage is selected according to a predetermined distribution ratio and set in the RAM 91c. For example, the distribution rate is set such that the probability of selecting a specific stage (for example, the first stage) is higher when the player wins than when the player does not win a big bonus or a regular bonus. It may be a thing. This makes it possible to predict whether or not a big bonus or a regular bonus has been won based on the type of stage, thereby improving the interest of the game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, it is necessary to turn off the power once to connect unauthorized tools such as driving tools (disconnecting the connector without turning off the power), but forcibly disconnect the connector and remove the driving tool. Even if it is used and illegally set to win special roles, when the main control unit 41 is restarted, it can be easily determined from the outside that the special role has been won. Thus, it is possible to effectively prevent illegal sales such as providing a slot machine set in a state in which a special role is won to a player at the start of sales at a game shop.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state.

  The slot machine according to the present embodiment has a predetermined initial condition (when the bonus is completed, when a predetermined number of games are consumed during RT (2) and RT (3), which will be described later), and when the initialization 0 described above is performed. ) Is controlled to any one of an initial game state controlled when the game is established, an RT in which the winning probability of replay is changed, and a bonus controlled by bonus winning. In addition, RT includes RT (1) to RT (3) controlled by winning a specific winning combination and internal RT controlled when a bonus internal is won.

  Among the winning combinations, the special combination includes a big bonus (1), a big bonus (2), and a regular bonus.

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

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

  The big bonuses (1) and (2) are terminated on condition that 270 or more medals have been paid out to the player.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the game state is controlled to the internal RT from when the big bonuses (1), (2) and the regular bonus are internally won until winning. In the internal RT, the probability of winning the replay (1) is higher than in the initial gaming state or RT (1). Further, when the internal RT is controlled, the control to the internal RT is maintained even if a specific winning combination that triggers the transition to RT is won.

  When the big bonus is won, after the big bonus is over, all operations of the player are invalid except for the payment of credits, and the game is controlled in a frozen state in which the game cannot be progressed for a certain period of time. In addition, when the big bonus ends when the stop function is enabled, all operations of the player are invalidated except for the payment of credits, and reset to a stop state in which the game cannot be progressed. Control is performed until the / setting switch 38 is operated. Also, as shown in FIG. 16, after the big bonus is over, the gaming state is controlled to the initial gaming state.

  The regular bonus is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-red 7” is arranged on any of the winning lines. When the regular bonus is won, the gaming state shifts to the regular bonus.

  When the regular bonus is won, the regular bonus is controlled until 12 games are consumed or 8 times. While the game state is in the regular bonus, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the game state is controlled to the above-described internal RT until the regular bonus is won after the regular bonus is won internally.

  In addition, when the regular bonus is won, after the regular bonus is over, all operations of the player are invalid except for the payment of credits, and the game is controlled in a frozen state in which the game cannot be progressed for a certain period of time. In addition, when the regular bonus ends when the stop function is enabled, all operations of the player are disabled except for the payment of credits, and reset to a stop state in which the progress of the game becomes impossible Control is performed until the / setting switch 38 is operated. Also, as shown in FIG. 16, after the regular bonus is over, the gaming state is controlled to the initial gaming state.

  Even if one of the big bonus and regular bonus is won in the internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win these roles, There will be no winnings. This is because the symbols (“red 7” and “white 7”) constituting the big bonus and the regular bonus are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

  Next, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning roles, small roles include strawberries and grapes. Among the small roles, grapes are awarded when a combination of “grape-grape-banana” is arranged on any of the winning lines. When the grapes win, 9 medals are paid out. The symbols constituting the grapes (left and middle reel “grape”, right reel “banana”) are arranged within five frames in each of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R. Therefore, it can be said that grapes can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if they are selected.

  Next, among the small roles, the strawberry is awarded when the symbol “strawberry” is derived to one of the winning lines for the reel 2R, and three medals are paid out. In addition, when the symbol of “strawberry” stops at the upper or lower stage of the right reel 2R, the strawberry will be aligned on the two winning lines of the winning lines L2, L5 or the winning lines L3, L4. Since winning a strawberry on the line, 6 medals will be paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 16, after winning the strawberry in the initial gaming state or RT (1), the winning probability of replay to be described later is controlled to RT (3) higher than that in the initial gaming state or RT (1). Is done. In RT (3), only one game predetermined as the prescribed number of games is controlled, and if no bonus is won, the game is controlled to the initial gaming state. When controlled to RT (3), even if a specific winning combination that triggers the transition to RT is won, it is not controlled to the corresponding RT but controlled to the initial gaming state.

  In addition, since the symbol ("strawberry") of the reel 2R constituting the strawberry is not arranged within 7 frames on the reel 2R, it is won if the stop switch 8R is not operated at an appropriate timing at which the "strawberry" can be drawn. Even if you do it, you can say that it is a role that does not win.

  Next, among the winning combinations, the replaying combination will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying combination includes replay (1) and replay (2). When you win one of the re-players, you will not be paid out medals, but you can start the next game without setting the number of bets again. This is essentially the same as when medals are paid out.

  Replay (1) is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-banana” is arranged on any of the winning lines.

  As shown in FIG. 16, after winning the replay (1) in the initial gaming state, the probability of winning either the replay (1) or the replay (2) is the same as in the initial gaming state. However, RT (1) is set so that the winning probability of replay (1) is higher than that in the initial gaming state and the winning probability of replay (2) is lower than that in the initial gaming state. Controlled. Regardless of the number of games played, RT (1) wins a big bonus or regular bonus, or wins a specific winning combination (for example, replay (2) or strawberry) and is controlled by another RT Continuously controlled.

  Replay (2) is awarded when one of the combinations of “melon-black strawberry-watermelon” is arranged on any of the winning lines.

  As shown in FIG. 16, after winning the replay (2) during the initial gaming state or during the RT (1), the winning probabilities for the replay (1) and the replay (2) are the initial gaming state and the RT It is controlled to RT (2) which is higher than (1). RT (2) is continuously controlled until a big bonus or regular bonus is won or 33 games set in advance as the prescribed number of games are exhausted. Even if replay (1) or a strawberry is won, RT Control is continued in (2). When RT (2) ends without winning a bonus, the game is controlled to the initial gaming state.

  Symbols constituting replay (1) ("banana") and symbols constituting replay (2) ("melon" in left reel 2L, "black strawberry" in middle reel 2C, "watermelon" in right reel 2R “)” Is arranged within 5 frames in each reel. Therefore, it can be said that the replay (1) and the replay (2) can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if they are each won.

  Replay (1), which is a trigger for control of RT (1) in the present embodiment, is composed of symbol combinations of the same type (“banana”) in each reel. On the other hand, the replay (2), which is a trigger for controlling the RT (2), is composed of symbol combinations of different types (“melon”, “black strawberry”, “watermelon”) in each reel. For this reason, when the game is progressing while watching the symbol combination on the winning line, it is easy to understand that the player has won the replay (1), and it is difficult to understand that the player has won the replay (2). be able to.

  Next, the internal lottery will be described. In the internal lottery, the variable display device 2 determines whether or not each of the winning combinations described above is permitted, that is, whether or not the symbol combination that generates the winning combination is allowed to perform control for aligning with any winning line. Is determined before the display result is derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 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 42. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the obtained random number for internal lottery, the gaming state, and the determination value of each winning combination determined according to the set value set by the reset / setting switch 38 Depending on the number.

  Here, a lottery target combination determined for each gaming state as an internal lottery target and the number of determination values of the lottery target combination will be described. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing each lottery target combination and the number of determination values acquired based on the gaming state and the set value. The lottery object combination and the number of determination values shown in FIG. 17 are stored in a predetermined storage area assigned to the ROM 41b, for example. In the internal lottery, the number of determination values determined for the lottery subject in accordance with the game state is sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery extracted at the start of the game, and the result of the addition overflows a predetermined value (for example, 65536). Sometimes, it is determined that the winning combination for the lottery is won. If the winning combination is determined, the winning flag for the winning combination is set in the RAM 41c.

  FIG. 17A is a diagram showing a lottery target combination and the number of determination values that are internally drawn when the gaming state is the initial gaming state. In the initial game state, the lottery target is Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2), Regular Bonus, Big Bonus (1) + Replay (2), Big Bonus (2) + Replay (2), Strawberry Grapes, replays (1), and replays (2) are sequentially read as lottery targets. Note that “+” is written between winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is read out simultaneously in the internal lottery. For example, the notation of big bonus (1) + replay (2) indicates that the big bonus (1) and replay (2) are simultaneously read out as the lottery target combination in the internal lottery.

  When the set value is 1, when “105” is a regular bonus when “105” is a big bonus (2) and “105” is a regular bonus when the target of the internal lottery is a big bonus (1) When “180” is a big bonus (1) + replay (2), “30” is “big bonus (2) + replay (2)”, and when “30” is a strawberry, “700”. ”Is acquired as the number of determination values,“ 7000 ”is acquired as grapes,“ 6000 ”is acquired as replay (1), and“ 3000 ”is acquired as replay (2). FIG. 17A also shows the number of determination values of each lottery target combination acquired in the internal lottery when the set value is 2 to 4.

  As shown in FIG. 17A, the larger the value set as the set value, the larger the number of determination values acquired in the internal lottery for the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), and the regular bonus. Yes. As a result, the larger the set value, the higher the probability of winning the special combination in the internal lottery. Replay (2) can be read simultaneously with the bonus as a lottery target combination, and can be won in duplicate.

  In the initial gaming state, the replay (1) that is the control trigger for RT (1) is won with a higher probability than the replay (2) that is the control trigger for RT (2). Specifically, when the initial gaming state is controlled to either RT (1) or RT (2), the ratio controlled to RT (1) is 6000 / 9000≈67%, and RT (2) The ratio controlled to be 3000 / 9000≈33%. The probability of being controlled from the initial gaming state to RT (2) is 3000 / 65536≈1 / 22, based on the replay (2) single lottery determination value.

  FIGS. 17B to 17E are obtained when the gaming state is RT and each of the replay (1) and the replay (2) is read out as a lottery target in the internal lottery. FIG. When the gaming state is RT, the number of determination values acquired other than the single lottery for each of replay (1) and replay (2) is the same as the number of determination values shown in FIG. That is, the number of determination values of each lottery target acquired in the internal lottery when the gaming state is RT is acquired in the single internal lottery of each of replay (1) and replay (2) shown in FIG. The number of determination values to be obtained is replaced with the number of determination values acquired in the single internal lottery of each of replay (1) and replay (2) shown in FIGS. When RT is an internal RT, since a bonus winning flag such as a big bonus (1), a big bonus (2), or a regular bonus has already been set, the bonus is read as a lottery target role. Even if the winning combination is made, the already set bonus winning flag is maintained, and the winning bonus winning flag is not reset or updated. As a result, it is possible to prevent the bonus from being drawn and won again in the internal RT that has already won the bonus.

  FIG. 17B shows a case where RT (1) is controlled after winning the replay (1) when the gaming state is the initial gaming state, and each of the replay (1) and the replay (2). It is a figure which shows the number of judgment values acquired in internal lottery. For example, when the set value is 1 to 4, “8970” is acquired as the number of determination values when the target of the internal lottery is replay (1), and “30” is acquired when it is replay (2). Is done.

  Here, regarding the winning probabilities of Replay (1) and Replay (2), when the game is in the initial gaming state and when it is RT (1), the winning is either Replay (1) or Replay (2). The winning probability of replay (1) is higher when it is RT (1) than when it is in the initial gaming state, and the winning probability of replay (2) is RT (1) The determination value is set so that the value at the time of is lower than that at the initial gaming state.

  The RT (1) is continuously controlled from the replay (1) winning in the initial gaming state until the bonus win, the replay (2) winning, or the strawberry winning. Here, the probability of being controlled from RT (1) to RT (2) is 30 / 65536≈1 / 2185 based on the replay (2) single lottery determination value, which is about 1 in the initial gaming state. / 100. The probability of being controlled from the initial gaming state or RT (1) to RT (3) is 700 / 65536≈1 / 94 based on the strawberry determination value.

  The single winning probability of replay (2) in RT (1) is set to be the same as the probability of winning simultaneously with each of big bonus (1) and big bonus (2) shown in FIG. For this reason, if a replay (2) is won during RT (1), the bonus will be won simultaneously with a probability of 2/3, and the player will have a sense of expectation for the bonus winning. Even if the bonus is not won, it is controlled by RT (2), which will be described later, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 17 (c) shows a case where RT (2) is controlled until a maximum of 33 games are consumed after winning the replay (2) when the gaming state is in the initial gaming state or RT (1). FIG. 17 (d) shows RT (3) that is controlled from winning a strawberry when the gaming state is in the initial gaming state or RT (1) until one game is consumed. The judgment value is shown. When controlled to RT (2) or RT (3), for example, when the set value is 1 to 4, "44000" is replayed when the target of the internal lottery is replay (1). In the case of 2), “10000” is acquired as the number of determination values.

  In RT (2) and RT (3) in the present embodiment, the replay is won with higher probability than in the initial gaming state or RT (1), so it can be said that this is an advantageous state for the player. In addition, once controlled, RT (2) is continued until the number of games longer than RT (3) is consumed, except when a bonus is won. For this reason, it can be said that RT (2) is more advantageous for the player than RT (3).

  On the other hand, the above-mentioned RT (1) has a lower winning probability of the replay (2) that triggers the above-mentioned advantageous state RT (2) than in the initial gaming state, and depending on the number of digested games It is not finished. For this reason, it can be said that RT (1) is in a more disadvantageous state for the player than RT (2) or RT (3).

  In each of RT (2) and RT (3), the replay (1) that triggers the control to RT (1) is won with a higher probability than the replay (2) that triggers the control to RT (2). To do. For this reason, in each of RT (2) and RT (3), it is possible to increase opportunities for the player to think that the player will win the replay (1) and be controlled by RT (1).

  FIG. 17E is a diagram showing the number of determination values acquired in the internal lottery of replay (1) when the gaming state is an internal medium RT controlled from when the bonus is won internally until winning. It is. For example, when the set value is 1 to 4 and the target combination of the internal lottery is replay (1), “45000” is acquired as the number of determination values. In FIG. 17, a winning combination having the determination value number “0” indicates a winning combination that is not read out as a lottery target combination. For example, the single replay (2) in the initial gaming state is not read out as the lottery target combination because the number of determination values is “0” in FIG.

  In addition, although the initial game state and RT (1) in the present embodiment have been described with respect to an example in which the replay winning probability is the same, the replay winning probability is higher in either state than the other. It may be set. Also, RT (2) and RT (3) in the present embodiment have been described with respect to an example where the replay winning probability is the same, but either one of RT (2) and RT (3) is more than the other The replay winning probability may be set to be high.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  If a special role has been carried over from before the previous game and a small role (strawberry, grape, etc.) is elected, the winning portion will be drawn to the maximum of 4 frames in the winning line. For the stop operation position where the number of the selected small role cannot be drawn into the winning line within the range of up to 4 frames, the selected special role will be drawn into the winning line within the range of 4 frames as much as possible. A stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is defined is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, Control is performed to align and stop them, and a winning combination that has not been won will be controlled to be stopped within the 4-frame pull-in range. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the normal small combination cannot be drawn. As a result, after winning a small role and then winning a special role, the special role is won, and compared to the case where the special role is preferentially won, Since the special combination can be won, the player's medal can be increased as much as possible before the special combination is won, and reel control advantageous to the player is performed.

  For example, when a special combination and grapes with a payout number of more than 3 are selected, reel control is performed preferentially to increase the number of grapes by winning the special combination before winning the special combination, which is advantageous to the player. . When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the small combination.

  In the reel control, an example is described in which reel control is performed in which a small role is preferentially aligned on a winning line over a special role. However, not all small roles are preferentially aligned over a special role. A small role in which medals greater than the number of bets are paid out among small roles (a small role in which 3 or more medals are paid out when the number of bets is 3, such as a single role in which one medal is paid out by winning) A small combination in which medals smaller than the number of bets are paid out (when the number of bets is 3, a small combination in which medals of less than 3 are paid out, hereinafter also referred to as a specific small combination). ) May be configured to perform reel control for preferentially aligning special combinations on the winning line. Thereby, even if winning is made, it is possible to prevent the reel control from being preferentially aligned even for the small role that is disadvantageous for the player because the payout is less than the bet amount.

  Next, the special role and the re-playing role are won at the same time, such as when the re-playing role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when the special role and the re-playing role are won simultaneously In the case (Big Bonus (1) + Replay (2), etc.), a stop control table is created in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so that the selected re-playing player is drawn to the winning line within a maximum of 4 frames Then, reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed in which the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

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

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

  Among the effects executed by the control of the sub-control unit 91, as an effect by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51 based on a command output to the display control circuit 92, a game according to the gaming state and the stage described above There is a production.

  The game effect is the demonstration effect described above, the continuous effect that informs whether or not the bonus is won by winning the replay (2), and after the fact that the bonus is won is notified. There is a chance to win a bonus without winning a replay or a small role that is controlled to be drawn on the winning line preferentially over the bonus, and some reels have won a small role. The chance effect and the gaming state that informs that it is a chance timing that the winning bonus can be won by confirming that the small role cannot be won from the stopped symbol (or symbol combination) can not be won and can be won. It includes a bonus effect that is executed from winning the bonus until it is finished, and a game state effect corresponding to the game state. It should be noted that image element data and moving image data for performing a game effect are stored in the CGROM.

  The sub-control unit 91 executes a gaming state effect based on the gaming state command from the main control unit 41. The gaming state effect is different in a predetermined form (color of background image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, appearing characters, sound effect / game sound output from the speakers 53, 54, lighting pattern of the effect effect LED 52, etc.) ).

  For example, the gaming state effect is performed by displaying a message suggesting a gaming state controlled in the display area 51 a of the liquid crystal display 51. When in the initial gaming state, an effect during the initial stage in which a message such as “chance zone” is displayed. When it is RT (1), a normal medium effect is displayed in which a message such as “normal” is displayed. When it is RT (2), an effect during RT for displaying a message such as “RT” is performed. When it is RT (3), an effect during one game RT for displaying a message such as “1 game RT” is performed.

  The effect during RT performed at RT (2) in the present embodiment starts at any timing among a plurality of timings during RT (2), and RT (2) only during RT (2). The game is executed over the number of games less than the upper limit of 33 games (30 games in the present embodiment).

  FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining an example of the effect pattern of the effect during RT in correspondence with the gaming state.

  First, FIG. 18A shows a change in gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41. In timing 1 shown in FIG. 18, in the initial gaming state where the replay (1) can be controlled to RT (1) which is disadvantageous to the player, the replay (2) is won and control to RT (2) is started. Timing is shown. Timing 2 shown in FIG. 18 indicates a timing at which 33 games, which is the upper limit number of games, have been consumed after the control to RT (2) has been started, and the initial gaming state has been controlled.

  FIGS. 18B to 18D show game state effects that change corresponding to the game state shown in FIG. In any of FIGS. 18B to 18D, an initial production effect corresponding to the initial gaming state is executed until timing 1 is reached, and after reaching timing 2, the initial gaming state is controlled. Therefore, production during the initial stage is being executed.

  FIG. 18B shows an effect pattern in which an effect during RT is started at the timing when the replay (2) is won and control to RT (2) is started, and thereafter the effect during RT is executed over 30 games. Show. When the effect during RT is executed with the effect pattern shown in FIG. 18B, the effect during RT is ended and the effect during the initial stage is started at the timing when 30 games are consumed after being controlled by RT (2). Thereby, for the remaining three games of RT (2) (see period “A” in FIG. 18B), during the RT (2), the effect during the initial stage is executed. In the present embodiment, an example is described in which 30 games are set as the number of games for which the effects during RT are continuously executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any number of games may be set in advance. The number of games may be as follows.

  FIG. 18 (c) shows that during the RT, when the replay (2) is won and the control to the RT (2) is started, the effect during the RT is started at the timing when the three games are consumed. The effect pattern which performs is shown. When the effect during RT is executed with the effect pattern shown in FIG. 18 (c), the effect during the initial period corresponding to the initial game state is continuously performed until the game is consumed after the control of RT (2). Later, the effect during RT is started, and after the control of RT (2), 33 games are digested and the effect during RT is ended at the timing when the RT (2) ends, and the effect during the initial stage is started. As a result, for the first three games of RT (2) (see period “B” in FIG. 18C), during the RT (2), the effect during the initial stage is executed.

  FIG. 18 (d) starts an effect during RT at the timing when a predetermined game (for example, 1 game) less than 3 games is consumed after winning the replay (2) and starting control to RT (2). Thereafter, an effect pattern for executing the effect during RT over 30 games is shown. When the effect during RT is executed with the effect pattern shown in FIG. 18 (d), the effect during RT starts after the effect during the initial period is continuously performed until one game is consumed after being controlled by RT (2). Then, at the timing when 31 games have been consumed after being controlled to RT (2), the effect during RT is ended and the effect during initial stage is started. As a result, RT (2) for the first game of RT (2) (see period “C” in FIG. 18D) and the remaining two games (see period “D” in FIG. 18D). ) The production during the initial stage is executed while being in the middle.

  In the present embodiment, on condition that the replay (2) is won by the sub-control unit 91 in the initial game state that can be controlled to RT (1) disadvantageous to the player by winning the replay (1), Which of the effect patterns shown in 18 (b) to 18 (d) is used to execute the effect during RT, that is, the start timing and end timing of the effect during RT are determined. As a result, even if the replay (1) is won, the RT (1) is not controlled. During a predetermined period in the RT (2), when the replay (1) is won, the initial gaming state is controlled to the RT (1). A corresponding production during the initial stage is executed. As a result, there may be a case where the player is not controlled by RT (1) despite winning the replay (1) when the production during the initial stage is being executed. While reducing the degree of discouragement, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that RT (1) is not controlled.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect pattern in which the period during which the effect during the initial stage is executed during RT (2) is set to the predetermined number of remaining games of RT (2) as shown in FIG. 18B. 18 (c), the effect pattern set to the first predetermined number of games of RT (2), the initial predetermined number of games of RT (2) and the remaining predetermined number of games as shown in FIG. 18 (d). And a production pattern set for both the number of games. Here, for example, if only the effect pattern shown in FIG. 18B is provided, the game state must be different from that during RT (2) and the effect during RT is ended until the effect during RT is started. In the later few games, there is a disadvantage that the player will always recognize that it is in RT (2), and conversely, when only the effect pattern shown in FIG. Later, there will be an inconvenience that the player will always recognize that he is in the initial gaming state. However, in the present embodiment, as described above, as shown in FIGS. 18B to 18D, a plurality of types of effect patterns having different periods for executing the effect during the initial stage while being in RT (2). Therefore, it is difficult to specify whether the gaming state before the start of the effect during RT and the game state after the end of the effect during RT is in RT (2) or the initial game state. For example, it is possible to increase the rate at which the player thinks that the player is in the initial gaming state when the production during the initial stage is being executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the player can make a winning line by changing the symbol combination of Replay (2) to a symbol combination of a different type (“melon”, “black strawberry”, “watermelon”) in each reel. When the game is progressing while looking at the above symbol combination, it is difficult to understand that the player has won the replay (2), that is, controlled by RT (2). For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to understand the control start timing for RT (2). As a result, it is possible to increase the rate at which the current gaming state is grasped from the gaming state effect, and to further increase the rate at which the player thinks that the player is in the initial gaming state when the initial effect is being executed. it can.

  In addition, even when the production during the initial period is being executed during the predetermined period during RT (2), since it is during RT (2), as shown in FIG. 17, the control trigger to RT (1) Replay (1) can be won and won with high probability. For this reason, it is possible to increase an opportunity for the player to have unexpectedness that is not controlled by RT (1) despite winning the replay (1) when the production during the initial stage is being executed.

  Note that even if a replay (1) is won while being controlled by RT (1), the RT (1) is only maintained, and the above effect is achieved even if a normal medium effect is executed during RT (2). I can not play. For this reason, when the sub-control unit 91 wins the replay (2) during RT (1), the replay (2) winning is started at the same time as the replay (2) winning, and the end timings are different from each other. One of the effect patterns may be selected, and the effect during RT may be executed according to the selected effect pattern. The plurality of types of effect patterns in this case include an effect pattern in which the effect during RT is ended at the timing when the RT (2) ends after the 33 games are digested after being controlled by RT (2). Also good. Thereby, it can be made difficult to specify whether the gaming state after the effect during RT is in RT (2) or in the initial gaming state. As a result, when the effect during RT is executed by the effect pattern that ends the effect during RT before RT (2) ends, the replay (1) is won after the effect during RT is ended. , RT (1) may not be controlled, so even if winning the replay (1), the degree of disappointment of the player is reduced, and the expectation that RT (1) is not controlled Can last.

  Further, when the bonus is won and the internal RT is controlled, the game state effect that was executed before the bonus is won is continuously executed. For example, if the internal RT is controlled during RT (2) controlled over the prescribed number of games, the RT effect is the same as the effect pattern in the case of being controlled continuously during the RT (2). Executed. In addition, when the replay (1) is won after the internal RT is controlled, the normal effect is executed, and when the replay (2) is won, the effect pattern is determined and the effect pattern is in the RT state. When the effect is executed and the strawberry is won, the effect during one game is executed. In the same way as when the replay (2) is won during the initial gaming state with the bonus winning and being controlled to RT in the inside, the effect pattern is determined from a plurality, and the RT is being performed according to the effect pattern. You may comprise so that an effect may be performed.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes a continuous effect or a chance effect. The continuous effect is an effect of notifying information related to whether a bonus is won as the ending of the story (bonus winning notification) after performing an effect of developing a series of stories over a plurality of games (for example, 2 to 4 games). For example, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to execute the continuous performance based on the internal winning command and the gaming state command received from the main control unit 41. More specifically, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the continuous effect is executed at a higher rate when the bonus is won than when the bonus is not won.

  As a continuous performance, for example, whether or not a specific character appears, and after the performance of preparing a firework ball by the character is performed, a story of launching the prepared ball is developed, and whether or not the launch succeeds as a ending For example, a bonus winning may be notified when the launch is successful and the fireworks effect is performed, and a bonus non-winning may be notified when the launch fails and the fireworks effect is not performed. In addition, when a fireworks effect is performed, the type of the winning bonus is notified by performing the firework effect in a mode (size, color, type, etc.) corresponding to the winning bonus. May be. As the continuous production, a plurality of types of production contents are provided. The effect content of the continuous effect is, for example, at least one of a background image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, an appearing character, a sound effect / game sound output from the speakers 53 and 54, a lighting pattern of the effect effect LED 52, and the like. These aspects are set differently. The continuous effect is executed with the effect content after the effect content is determined by the sub-control unit 91.

  In addition, after the chance effect has been informed that the bonus has been won by the continuous effect, the replay or the small role that has not been won for the replay or small role that is drawn preferentially over the bonus in the reel control, and the small role Chance to win a bonus in a game in which it is confirmed that the small part will be dropped from a symbol (or symbol combination) that has been won on some of the reels and the winning bonus can be won This is an effect to notify that it is timing. As the chance effect, for example, a notification may be made by causing a character corresponding to the winning bonus to appear.

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

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

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

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

  Next, a process executed by the main control unit 41 and a process executed by the sub control unit 91 in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

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

  The game control process is also executed after the power is turned on and a predetermined boot process is performed, or immediately after the setting is changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. When processing of one game is started, first, the number of bets is set by operating the one-sheet BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 or by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 4, and operating the start switch 7. A BET process for instructing the substantial start of the game is performed. If the player has won a replay in the previous game, the same number of bets as in the previous game (3 in this embodiment) is automatically set by the flag during the replay game (the flag during the replay game is deleted at this stage) ). In the BET process, a BET command is transmitted to the effect control board 90 every time a bet number is set.

  When the number of bets is set by BET processing and the start switch 7 is operated, a random number for internal lottery is extracted, and winnings for each combination determined according to the gaming state are allowed based on the extracted random number value. A lottery process is performed to determine whether or not to do so. In the lottery process, an internal winning command indicating the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 41c is transmitted to the effect control board 90. Further, in the lottery process, when one of the big bonuses (1), (2), and the regular bonus is won, a process for controlling the internal medium RT (for example, the value of the game state flag is set to the value of the internal medium RT flag). Set value etc.).

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

  When the driving of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, a winning determination process is performed for determining whether any of the above-mentioned role symbols is derived and displayed on the winning line in the display result at the time of stopping. If it is determined in this winning determination process that one of the winning combinations has been won, various processes corresponding to the winning generated on the game control board 40 are performed. Here, a winning determination command indicating a winning determination result is sent to the effect control board 90. In the winning determination process, when it is determined that one of the big bonuses (1), (2), or the regular bonus is won, a process for controlling the corresponding bonus (for example, the value of the game state flag is set). The corresponding bonus value is set).

  In the winning determination process, when it is determined that the player has won the replay (1) in the initial gaming state, a process for controlling to RT (1) (for example, the value of the gaming state flag is RT (1 ) Is set. Further, when it is determined that the replay (2) has been won during the initial gaming state or during the RT (1), a process (for example, a gaming state) for controlling the RT (2) for a maximum of 33 games. RT (2) is set as the flag value and 33 is set as the RT counter value). Further, when it is determined that a strawberry is won during the initial gaming state or during RT (1), a process (for example, the value of the gaming state flag is set to RT (3)) for controlling over one game. The value of (3) is set and the value of the RT counter is set to 1).

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the number of payouts set in the winning determination process. However, when the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, the hopper motor 34b is driven to pay out an excess number of medals from the medal payout opening 9. When RT (2) or RT (3) is in progress (except when the replay (2) winning or strawberry winning game is over), the RT remaining game number is decremented by 1 (for example, The RT counter value is subtracted by 1), and when it becomes 0, processing for terminating the RT and controlling it to the initial gaming state (such as setting the gaming state flag value to the initial gaming state value) is performed. Also, various processes not related to winning a prize (for example, processing related to big bonus end control (including determination of establishment of bonus end conditions), elimination of a carry-on flag (winning flag for small roles, etc.) without carryover) It is.

  In the payout process, the winning flags for the big bonus and the regular bonus stored in the special work are not deleted. As a result, the winning flags for the big bonus and the regular bonus are carried over to the next game until the winning bonus is won. At the end of the payout process, that is, at the end of one game, a game state command indicating the game state of the next game is sent to the effect control board 90. Then, the process for one game ends, and the process for the next one game starts.

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 performs a transition of the game state among the initial game state, RT (1) to RT (3), internal RT, and bonus. A command is transmitted to the effect control board 90 according to the progress of the game. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 performs an original effect based on the command received from the game control board 40.

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

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

  The sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment executes the game state effect in the rectangular area in the display area 51 a of the liquid crystal display 51 by performing the game state effect execution process included in the game effect execution process. In the present embodiment, while RT (2) is in progress, for example, during each period of “A” to “D” corresponding to the effect patterns shown in FIGS. 18B to 18D, RT ( Unlike the effect during RT corresponding to 2), the effect during the initial period that can be controlled by RT (1) by the replay (1) winning is executed.

  19 and 20 are diagrams for explaining a specific example of the gaming state effect corresponding to the gaming state. On the condition that the sub-control unit 91 determines that it is in the initial gaming state from the gaming state command and determines that the replay (2) is won or won from the internal winning command or winning determination command, FIG. ) To (d) to determine the execution timing during RT, that is, determine the start timing and end timing of the RT presentation, and execute the RT presentation according to the determined presentation pattern. . In FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, for convenience of explanation, the display state in the rectangular area in the display area 51a is shown in correspondence with the display state of the reels 2L to 2R (whether it is rotating, a combination of stoppages, etc.). It is shown.

  FIG. 19A shows a gaming state effect when 30 games are consumed after being controlled by RT (2). At the end of 30 games, a message such as “RT” is displayed in the rectangular area in the display area 51a, and the effect during RT is being executed. In FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, the number of games added every time the game is started after the effect during RT is started is notified. In FIG. 19A, a message such as “30th G” is displayed.

  In addition, “banana-banana-banana” is stopped on the winning line L1, and the player has won the replay (1). Note that the game state effect also informs that RT (2) is in progress and is actually in RT (2), so even if the player wins replay (1), RT (1) The game can be advanced while recognizing that it is not controlled.

  In addition, FIG. 19 demonstrates the case where the effect during RT is performed by the effect pattern shown in FIG.18 (b) triggered by replay (2) winning. For this reason, for the remaining three games of RT (2), during the RT (2), the initial stage effects are executed. Therefore, in response to the end of the 30th game, as shown in FIG. 19B, a message such as “chance zone” is displayed in the rectangular area in the display area 51a, and the production during the initial stage is started.

  FIG. 19B shows a gaming state effect when 31 games are consumed after being controlled by RT (2). In the rectangular area in the display area 51a, an effect during the initial stage is executed. In addition, “melon-black strawberry-watermelon” is stopped on the winning line L1, and the replay (2) is won. In FIG. 19 (b), it is informed from the gaming state effect that it is in the initial gaming state, but since it is actually in the RT (2), even if the replay (2) is won, the RT (2) Not controlled. Thereby, an unexpectedness can be given to a player.

  FIG. 19C shows a gaming state effect when 32 games are consumed after being controlled by RT (2). In the rectangular area in the display area 51a, the production during the initial stage is continuously executed. In addition, “banana-banana-banana” is stopped on the winning line L1, and the player has won the replay (1). In FIG. 19 (c), it is informed from the gaming state effect that it is in the initial gaming state, but since it is actually in the RT (2), even if the replay (1) is won, the RT (1) The initial stage effect is continuously executed as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 19 (d) shows a gaming state effect when 33 games are consumed after being controlled by RT (2). In response to the end of the game, RT (2) is ended and the initial gaming state is controlled. At the end of the 33 game, the production during the initial stage is continuously executed in the rectangular area in the display area 51a. Also, as in FIG. 19 (c), the replay (1) is won. In FIG. 19D, it is informed from the game state effect that the game is in the initial game state, but since it is actually in RT (2), even if the replay (1) is won, RT (1) Without being controlled, the production during the initial stage is continuously executed as shown in FIGS. 19 (e) and 19 (h).

  As shown in FIG. 19 (c) and FIG. 19 (d), even if the replay (1) is won when the production during the initial stage is being executed, there may be a case where the control is not made to RT (1). Even if the player wins (1), the degree of disappointment of the player can be reduced and the expectation for not being controlled by RT (1) can be maintained.

  FIG. 19 (e) shows a game state effect when winning a replay (2) after being controlled to the initial game state. In the rectangular area in the display area 51a, the production during the initial stage is continuously executed. In addition, “melon-black strawberry-watermelon” is stopped on the winning line L1, and the replay (2) is won. In FIG. 19 (e), it is informed from the gaming state effect that it is in the initial gaming state, and since it is actually in the initial gaming state, it is controlled to RT (2) by replay (2) winning. In the present embodiment, as described above, the effect pattern of the effect during RT is determined when the replay (2) is won in the initial game state. FIG. 19 (f) shows a case where the effect pattern shown in FIG. 18 (b) is determined, and FIG. 19 (g) is determined as the effect pattern shown in FIG. 18 (c) or FIG. 18 (d). Shows the case.

  FIG. 19 (f) shows the game state effect when the first game in RT (2) is started, determined as the effect pattern shown in FIG. 18 (b). When the effect pattern shown in FIG. 18B is determined, after the replay (2) winning game is finished, a message such as “RT” is displayed in the rectangular area in the display area 51a, and the effect during RT is executed. The

  FIG. 19 (g) shows the game state effect when the first game in RT (2) is started, determined according to the effect pattern shown in FIG. 18 (c) or FIG. 18 (d). When the effect pattern shown in FIG. 18C or FIG. 18D is determined, a message such as “chance zone” is displayed in the rectangular area in the display area 51a even after the replay (2) winning game is over. Displayed, and the production during the initial stage is continuously executed.

  As described above, since the symbol combination of Replay (2) is a symbol combination of different types (“melon”, “black strawberry”, “watermelon”) in each reel, it is difficult to understand that it is controlled by RT (2). As shown in FIG. 19 (g), it is possible to increase the rate at which the player thinks that the player is in the initial gaming state when the production during the initial stage is being executed.

  FIG. 19 (h) shows a game state effect when winning a replay (1) after being controlled to the initial game state. In the rectangular area in the display area 51a, the production during the initial stage is continuously executed. In addition, “banana-banana-banana” is stopped on the winning line L1, and the player has won the replay (1). In FIG. 19 (h), it is informed from the gaming state effect that it is in the initial gaming state, and since it is actually in the initial gaming state, it is controlled to RT (1) by replay (1) winning. As a result, as shown in FIG. 19 (i), in the rectangular area in the display area 51a, a message such as “normal” is displayed and the normal medium effect is started.

  FIG. 20A shows a game state effect when winning a replay (2) while being controlled to the initial game state. At the end of the game, an effect during the initial stage is executed in the rectangular area in the display area 51a. In addition, “melon-black strawberry-watermelon” is stopped on the winning line L1, and the replay (2) is won. In FIG. 20 (a), it is informed from the gaming state effect that it is in the initial gaming state, and since it is actually in the initial gaming state, it is controlled to RT (2) by replay (2) winning. In the present embodiment, as described above, the effect pattern of the effect during RT is determined when the replay (2) is won in the initial game state. Hereinafter, the case where the effect pattern shown in FIG. 18C is determined will be described. When the effect during RT is executed with the effect pattern shown in FIG. 18 (c), the effect during the initial period corresponding to the initial game state is continuously performed until the game is consumed after the control of RT (2). Later, the effect during RT is started, and after the control of RT (2), 33 games are digested and the effect during RT is ended at the timing when the RT (2) ends, and the effect during the initial stage is started.

  FIG. 20B shows a gaming state effect when the first game in RT (2) is started. Replay in FIG. 20A (2) Even after the winning game is over, a message such as “chance zone” is displayed in the rectangular area in the display area 51a, and the effect during the initial stage is continuously executed.

  As described above, since the symbol combination of Replay (2) is a symbol combination of different types (“melon”, “black strawberry”, “watermelon”) in each reel, it is difficult to understand that it is controlled by RT (2). As shown in FIG. 20B, when the production during the initial stage is being executed, it is possible to increase the ratio that makes the player think that the player is in the initial gaming state.

  In addition, “banana-banana-banana” is stopped on the winning line L1, and the player has won the replay (1). In FIG. 20 (b), it is informed from the gaming state effect that it is in the initial gaming state, but since it is actually in the RT (2), even if the replay (1) is won, the RT (1) The initial stage production is continuously executed as shown in FIG.

  FIG.20 (c) has shown the gaming state effect when two games are digested after it controlled by RT (2). Replay (1) Even after the winning game is finished, a message such as “chance zone” is displayed in the rectangular area in the display area 51a, and the effect during the initial stage is continuously executed.

  In addition, “melon-black strawberry-watermelon” is stopped on the winning line L1, and the replay (2) is won. However, although it is informed from the gaming state effect that it is in the initial gaming state, since it is actually in RT (2), even if it wins the replay (2), it is not controlled to RT (2). Thereby, an unexpectedness can be given to a player.

  FIG. 20D shows a gaming state effect when three games are consumed after being controlled by RT (2). At the end of the game, a message such as “chance zone” is displayed in the rectangular area in the display area 51a, and the effect during the initial stage is continuously executed.

  In addition, “banana-banana-banana” is stopped on the winning line L1, and the player has won the replay (1). In FIG. 20 (d), it is informed from the gaming state effect that it is in the initial gaming state, but since it is actually in the RT (2), even if the replay (1) is won, the RT (1) Not controlled. Further, since 3 games have been consumed after being controlled by RT (2), the effect during RT is started as shown in FIG. 20E according to the effect pattern of FIG. In this way, even if the replay (1) is won when the initial production is being executed, the normal production corresponding to RT (1) is not started, but conversely, RT (2) which is advantageous to the player Since the production during RT corresponding to can be started, unexpectedness can be generated and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 20 (e) shows a gaming state effect when the fourth game is started after being controlled by RT (2). A message such as “RT” is displayed in the rectangular area in the display area 51a, and the effect during RT is executed. At the same time as the start of the production during RT, the number of games such as “1G” is notified.

  19 and 20, the example in which the number of games added every time the game is started after the effect during RT has been described has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and is added after the effect during RT is started. The number of games to be played may not be notified. This makes it difficult to specify whether or not RT (2) has been completed by digesting the specified number of games by making it difficult to specify the number of games that have been digested during the period in which the effect during RT is being executed. Therefore, it is possible to further increase the ratio that makes the player think that the game is in the initial game state when the production during the initial stage is being executed.

Next, main effects obtained by the first embodiment described above will be described.
(1) Even when it is controlled to RT (2) which is advantageous to the player, it is composed of the first few games and the remaining number games of RT (2) after being controlled by RT (2) in FIG. During the period from “A” to “D”, an effect during the initial stage that is different from the effect during the RT is executed, so that the player is notified that the game is in the initial game state. That is, it hides that it is controlled by RT (2), and the sub-control unit 91 executes the effect during the initial stage even though it is internally controlled by RT (2) by the main control unit 41. Therefore, it is possible to give the player the impression of being in the initial gaming state. On the other hand, when it is internally controlled during RT (2), even if it wins replay (1) that triggers the transition to RT (1), it is not controlled to RT (1). For this reason, when the player is determined to be in the initial game state instead of being in RT (2) because the performance during the initial stage is being executed, it is when winning the replay (1) However, the degree to which the player is discouraged even when winning the replay (1) when the production during the initial stage is being executed can be caused. While reducing, the expectation with respect to not being controlled by RT (1) from which the winning probability of replay (2) becomes low can be maintained.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 18, the first few games or the remaining number of games of RT (2) after RT (2) is controlled during RT (2) while the period during which RT is not executed is controlled by RT (2). It is set to be either one, and once the effect during RT is started, it is set to be executed over 30 consecutive games. For this reason, during RT (2), it is possible to prevent the effect during RT from being executed in such a manner that the effect of the effect is not substantially achieved, for example, the effect during RT is interrupted.

  (2) When controlled to RT (2), even during a period such as “A” to “D” in FIG. As shown in c), the replay (1) can be won and won with a high probability. For this reason, during the period of “A” to “D” in FIG. 18, it is possible to increase opportunities for the player to think that he will win the replay (1) and be controlled by RT (1). The interest of the game can be improved.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 18B, as an effect pattern for performing an effect during RT, the effect during RT is started simultaneously with the start of control to RT (2), and the remaining predetermined number of games in RT (2) The production pattern includes a production pattern in which the production during the RT is ended and the production during the initial stage is started. For this reason, when the replay (2) is won, an effect during RT may be started immediately. Therefore, while giving the player a sense of security, the replay (2) is often performed during the RT. It is possible to reduce the possibility that the player feels uneasy about whether or not it is actually controlled to RT (2) because it is not started.

  (4) As shown in FIG. 18 (c), as an effect pattern for performing an effect during RT, an effect during RT is started when a predetermined game is consumed after being controlled by RT (2), An effect pattern that ends the effect during RT when RT (2) ends is included. For this reason, it can be difficult to specify whether the gaming state after the effect during RT is in RT (2) or the initial game state. For example, when the effect during the initial stage is being executed, the initial game The rate at which the player thinks that it is in a state can be increased.

  In the first embodiment described above, as illustrated in FIGS. 18B to 18D, as an effect pattern for performing an effect during RT, a period during which an effect during an initial stage is executed while RT (2) is being performed. 18 (b) is set to the remaining predetermined game number of RT (2) and the initial predetermined game number of RT (2) as shown in FIG. 18 (c). As shown in FIG. 18 (d), an effect pattern that is set for both the initial predetermined game number and the remaining predetermined game number of RT (2) is provided. For this reason, it can be difficult to specify whether the gaming state before the start of the effect during RT and the game state after the end of the effect during RT is in RT (2) or the initial game state, For example, it is possible to increase the rate at which the player thinks that the player is in the initial gaming state when the production during the initial stage is being executed.

  (5) Replay (2), which is a trigger for transition to RT (2), is composed of symbol combinations of different types (“melon”, “black strawberry”, “watermelon”) in each reel. For this reason, when the game is progressing while watching the symbol combination stopped on the winning line, it can be difficult for the player to understand that the player has won the replay (2). Thereby, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to understand the control start timing for RT (2) that is ended by the number of digest games, and it is difficult to specify whether RT (2) is in progress. As a result, during the period such as “A” to “D” in FIG. 18 in which an effect during initial time is executed as a game state effect instead of an effect during RT, the player is not in RT (2) but in the initial game state. It is possible to increase the rate at which it is determined that there is.

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment described above, an example in which the number of games that execute an effect during RT that is executed on condition that RT (2) is controlled is constant (for example, 30 games) in any effect pattern. Explained. Further, in the first embodiment described above, the same initial gaming state is controlled regardless of the type of the bonus that has ended, and as a result, the winning probabilities of replay (1) and replay (2) and RT (1) and RT (2) The example in which the probabilities controlled to) are the same regardless of the type of bonus that ended is described.

  In the second embodiment, the number of games that execute an effect during RT that is executed on the condition that it is controlled by RT (2) changes, and depending on the type of bonus that has been ended, replay (1) and An example in which at least one winning probability of the replay (2) is different and at least one of the entry probabilities of the RT (1) and the RT (2) is controlled to be different gaming states will be described. Note that, in the second embodiment, detailed description of portions that perform the same configuration and processing as in the first embodiment will be omitted, and portions that are different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state in the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 21, in the same manner as in the first embodiment, the game state is controlled to the internal RT from when the big bonus (1), (2), and the regular bonus is won to the winning. Is done. In the internal RT, the probability of winning the replay (1) is higher than in the other gaming states. Further, when the internal RT is controlled, the control to the internal RT is maintained even if a specific winning combination that triggers the transition to RT is won.

  In the slot machine according to the second embodiment, it is controlled to RT (4) when the big bonus ends, and is controlled to RT (5) when the regular bonus ends. Also, when RT (2) controlled by the replay (2) winning is completed by digesting the specified number of games, RT (3) controlled by winning the strawberry winning is completed by using the specified number of games, or initialization 0 is set. When performed, the initial gaming state in the second embodiment (hereinafter referred to as the second gaming initial gaming state) is controlled.

  In the second embodiment, RT (4), RT (5), and an initial gaming state for the second embodiment are provided as gaming states corresponding to the initial gaming state in the first embodiment. In the second embodiment, RT (4), RT (5), and the initial gaming state for the second implementation are collectively referred to as an initial gaming state. When it is in the initial game state, that is, in RT (4), RT (5), and any of the initial game states for the second implementation, it is controlled to RT (1) when winning the replay (1), When winning a replay (2), it is controlled to RT (2), and when winning a strawberry, it is controlled to RT (3).

  FIG. 22 is a diagram showing each lottery target combination and the number of determination values acquired based on the gaming state and the set value in the second embodiment. Note that (a) to (d) and (g) in FIG. 22 are the same as (a) to (e) in FIG.

  FIG. 22 (e) shows the number of determination values acquired in the internal lottery for each of the replay (1) and the replay (2) when RT (4) is controlled when the big bonus ends. FIG. For example, when the set value is 1 to 4, “1800” is acquired as the number of determination values when the target of the internal lottery is replay (1), and “7200” is when replay (2). Is done.

  FIG. 22 (f) shows the number of determination values acquired in the internal lottery of each of replay (1) and replay (2) when RT (5) is controlled when the regular bonus ends. FIG. For example, when the set value is 1 to 4, “4500” is acquired as the number of determination values when the target of the internal lottery is replay (1), and “4500” when it is replay (2). Is done.

  Note that the number of determination values acquired in the lottery other than the single lottery of Replay (1) and Replay (2) when RT (4) and RT (5) are shown in FIG. This is the same as the number of judgment values.

  Here, in the initial gaming state for the second implementation shown in FIG. 22 (a), the RT (4) shown in FIG. 22 (e), and the RT (5) shown in FIG. 22 (f) as the initial gaming state. The winning probabilities of Replay (1) and Replay (2) will be described in comparison.

  When the initial gaming state is controlled to either RT (1) or RT (2) from the initial gaming state for the second implementation, the ratio controlled to RT (1) is 6000 / 9000≈67%. , RT (2) is controlled by 3000 / 9000≈33%. The probability of being controlled from the initial gaming state for the second implementation to RT (2) is 3000 / 65536≈1 / 22, based on the replay (2) single lottery determination value.

  When the initial gaming state is controlled from RT (4) to either RT (1) or RT (2), the ratio controlled to RT (1) is 1800/9000 = 20%, and RT (2 ) Is controlled to 7200/9000 = 80%. The probability of being controlled from RT (4) to RT (2) is 7200 / 65536≈1 / 9 based on the replay (2) single lottery determination value.

  When the initial gaming state is controlled from RT (5) to RT (1) and RT (2), the ratio controlled to RT (1) is 4500/9000 = 50%, and RT (2 ) Is controlled to 4500/9000 = 50%. The probability of controlling from RT (5) to RT (2) is 4500 / 65536≈1 / 15 based on the replay (2) single lottery determination value.

  Thus, the probability of winning either the replay (1) or the replay (2) in each of the initial game state for the second implementation, RT (4), and RT (5) is the same, but the replay (1 ) Is the highest in the initial gaming state for the second implementation, and decreases in the order of RT (5), RT (4), while the winning probability of replay (2) is RT (4) The determination value is set so that it is the highest at a certain time and decreases in the order of RT (5) and the initial game state for the second implementation. Thus, RT (1) and RT (2) from the initial gaming state depending on which of the initial gaming states is RT (4), RT (5), or the initial gaming state for the second implementation. It is possible to vary the ratio controlled to any one of the above, and to vary the sense of expectation for being controlled by RT (2).

  For example, when RT (4) or RT (5) is controlled after a big bonus or after a regular bonus, the winning probability of replay (2) is higher than in the initial gaming state for the second implementation. The expectation for being controlled by RT (2) can be improved, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when RT (4) is controlled after the big bonus, the winning probability of the replay (2) is higher than when RT (5) is controlled after the regular bonus, so the RT (2) is controlled. It is possible to further improve the sense of expectation and to enhance the interest of the game. Further, when winning a bonus, it is possible to make a player pay attention to whether to win a big bonus or a regular bonus.

  Next, the gaming state effect in the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, when the initial gaming state is one of RT (4), RT (5), or the initial gaming state for the second implementation, an initial stage effect for displaying a message such as “chance zone” is displayed. Done. It should be noted that different types of gaming state effects are executed depending on whether the initial gaming state is RT (4), RT (5), or the initial gaming state for the second implementation. Also good.

  Further, during RT (1), an effect during normal is performed, when during RT (2), an effect during RT is performed, and when RT (3), an effect during one game RT is performed.

  The effect during RT performed at RT (2) in the second embodiment is started at any timing among a plurality of timings during RT (2), and the effect during RT according to the type of effect pattern. The number of games to be executed is different.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect pattern of an effect during RT in the second embodiment in association with a gaming state. Note that FIG. 23A shows changes in the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, as in FIG. 18A. Moreover, although not shown in figure, also in 2nd Embodiment, the some effect pattern shown by FIG.18 (b)-(d) is provided, and also the effect pattern shown in FIG.23 (b) is provided. ing.

  FIG. 23 (b) starts an effect during RT at the timing when a predetermined game (for example, two games) less than three games is consumed after winning the replay (2) and starting the control to RT (2). Hereinafter, the effect pattern which performs the said effect during RT over 28 games different from the some effect pattern shown in FIG.18 (b)-(d) is shown. When the effect during RT is executed with the effect pattern shown in FIG. 23B, the effect during RT starts after the effect during the initial period is continuously performed until the two games are consumed after being controlled by RT (2). Then, the effect during RT is finished and the effect during the initial stage is started at the timing when 30 games are consumed after being controlled by RT (2). Thus, for the first two games of RT (2) (see period “E” in FIG. 23B) and the remaining three games (see period “F” in FIG. 23B), RT (2 ) The production during the initial stage is executed while being in.

  In the second embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 controls the initial game state (RT (4), RT (5), second implementation) that can be controlled to RT (1) which is disadvantageous for the player by replay (1) winning. In the initial game state), on the condition that the replay (2) is won, it is during the RT depending on any of the effect patterns shown in FIGS. 18B to 18D and the effect patterns shown in FIG. Whether the effect is executed, that is, the start timing and end timing of the effect during RT are determined. As a result, even if the replay (1) is won, the RT (1) is not controlled. During a predetermined period in the RT (2), when the replay (1) is won, the initial gaming state is controlled to the RT (1). A corresponding production during the initial stage is executed.

  That is, in the second embodiment, “A” to “F” corresponding to the production patterns shown in FIGS. 18B to 18D and FIG. 23B, for example, while in RT (2). “In each period, unlike the effect during RT corresponding to RT (2), the effect during the initial period that can be controlled to RT (1) by the replay (1) winning is executed.

  As a result, there may be a case where the player is not controlled by RT (1) despite winning the replay (1) when the production during the initial stage is being executed. While reducing the degree of discouragement, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that RT (1) is not controlled.

  Further, the number of games in which the effect during RT is executed changes according to the type of effect pattern. For this reason, it is more difficult to specify whether the gaming state before the start of the RT effect and the gaming state after the end of the RT effect are in RT (2) or the initial game state. In addition, it is possible to further increase the rate at which the player thinks that the player is in the initial gaming state when the performance during the initial stage is being executed.

  In FIG. 23 (b), the effect pattern shown in FIG. 18 (d) in which the effect during the initial stage is executed while RT (2) is being executed in each of the first predetermined game and the remaining predetermined game of RT (2). An example of an effect pattern in which the number of games for executing an effect during RT has been described. However, as an effect pattern in which the number of games for which an effect during RT is executed differs from the effect pattern shown in FIG. 18B in which the effect during the initial stage is executed only in the remaining predetermined game of RT (2), It may include a pattern or an effect pattern having a different number of games from the effect pattern shown in FIG. 18C in which the effect during the initial stage is executed only in the first predetermined game of RT (2). Further, as the number of games that execute the effect during RT, the effect pattern set to 30 games is illustrated in FIG. 18 and the effect pattern set to 28 games is illustrated in FIG. 23, but is not limited thereto. In addition, three or more types of effect patterns with different numbers of games (for example, 26 games, 28 games, 30 games, etc.) may be included. As a result, the variation of the production pattern can be made rich. As a result, the gaming state before the presentation during the RT and the gaming state after the completion of the presentation during the RT are each in the RT (2) initial stage. It can be made more difficult to specify whether the game state is set.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining a specific example of the gaming state effect in the second embodiment in association with the gaming state. On the condition that the sub-control unit 91 determines that it is in the initial gaming state from the gaming state command and determines that the replay (2) is won or won from the internal winning command or winning determination command, FIG. ) To (d) and which of the effect patterns shown in FIG. 23 (b) is used to determine the start timing and end timing of the RT effect, and according to the determined effect pattern Performs the production during RT. In FIG. 24, for convenience of explanation, the display state in the rectangular area in the display area 51a is illustrated in correspondence with the display state of the reels 2L to 2R (whether or not it is rotating, a combination of stoppages, etc.). Yes.

  FIG. 24A shows a game state effect when winning a replay (2) while being controlled to the initial game state. At the end of the game, an effect during the initial stage is executed in the rectangular area in the display area 51a. In addition, “melon-black strawberry-watermelon” is stopped on the winning line L1, and the replay (2) is won. In FIG. 24A, it is informed from the gaming state effect that the initial gaming state is in effect, and since it is actually in the initial gaming state, it is controlled to RT (2) by replay (2) winning. As described above, the effect pattern of the effect during RT is determined when the replay (2) is won in the initial gaming state. Hereinafter, the case where the effect pattern shown in FIG. 23B is determined will be described. When the effect during RT is executed with the effect pattern shown in FIG. 23 (b), the effect during the initial stage corresponding to the initial game state is continuously performed until the two games are consumed after being controlled by RT (2). The effect during RT is started later, and when the game is digested after the control of RT (2), the effect during RT is ended and the effect during the initial stage is started.

  FIG. 24B shows a gaming state effect when the first game in RT (2) is started. Replay in FIG. 24 (a) (2) Even after the winning game is over, a message such as “chance zone” is displayed in the rectangular area in the display area 51a, and the effect during the initial stage is continuously executed.

  As described above, since the symbol combination of Replay (2) is a symbol combination of different types (“melon”, “black strawberry”, “watermelon”) in each reel, it is difficult to understand that it is controlled by RT (2). As shown in FIG. 24 (b), when the production during the initial stage is being executed, it is possible to increase the ratio that makes the player think that the game is in the initial gaming state.

  In addition, “melon-black strawberry-watermelon” is stopped on the winning line L1, and the replay (2) is won. However, although it is informed from the gaming state effect that it is in the initial gaming state, since it is actually in the RT (2), even if the replay (2) is won, the RT (2) is not controlled. Thereby, an unexpectedness can be given to a player.

  FIG.24 (c) has shown the gaming state effect when two games are digested after it was controlled by RT (2). At the end of the game, a message such as “chance zone” is displayed in the rectangular area in the display area 51a, and the effect during the initial stage is continuously executed.

  In addition, “banana-banana-banana” is stopped on the winning line L1, and the player has won the replay (1). In FIG. 24 (c), it is informed from the gaming state effect that it is in the initial gaming state, but since it is actually in the RT (2), even if the replay (1) is won, the RT (1) Not controlled. In addition, since two games have been consumed after being controlled by RT (2), an effect during RT is started as shown in FIG. 24 (d) according to the effect pattern of FIG. 23 (b). In this way, even if the replay (1) is won when the initial production is being executed, the normal production corresponding to RT (1) is not started, but conversely, RT (2) which is advantageous to the player Since the production during RT corresponding to can be started, unexpectedness can be generated and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 24D shows a gaming state effect when the third game is started after being controlled by RT (2). A message such as “RT” is displayed in the rectangular area in the display area 51a, and the effect during RT is executed. Thereafter, the effect during the RT is continuously performed until the 30 games are consumed after the control of RT (2).

  In addition, in the production during RT in the second embodiment, an example in which the number of games added after the production during RT is not notified will be described. As a result, it is difficult to specify whether or not RT (2) is completed by digesting the specified number of games, so that the player thinks that the player is in the initial gaming state when the production during the initial stage is being executed. The ratio to be increased can be further increased.

  FIG. 24 (e) shows a gaming state effect when 31 games are consumed after being controlled by RT (2). Although illustration is omitted, an effect during the initial stage is started as a game state effect in response to the completion of 30 games after being controlled by RT (2). Therefore, in FIG. 24E, a message such as “chance zone” is displayed in the rectangular area in the display area 51a, and the effect during the initial stage is executed.

  In addition, “melon-black strawberry-watermelon” is stopped on the winning line L1, and the replay (2) is won. In FIG. 24 (e), it is informed from the gaming state effect that it is in the initial gaming state, but since it is actually in the RT (2) state, even if the replay (2) is won, the RT (2) Not controlled. Thereby, an unexpectedness can be given to a player.

  FIG. 24 (f) shows a gaming state effect when 33 games are consumed after being controlled by RT (2). In response to the end of the game, RT (2) is ended and the initial gaming state is controlled. At the end of the 33 game, the production during the initial stage is continuously executed in the rectangular area in the display area 51a. In addition, “banana-banana-banana” is stopped on the winning line L1, and the player has won the replay (1). In FIG. 24 (f), it is informed from the gaming state effect that it is in the initial gaming state, but since it is actually in the RT (2), even if the replay (1) is won, the RT (1) Without being controlled, the production during the initial stage is continuously executed as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 24 (f), even if the replay (1) is won when the production during the initial stage is being executed, it may not be controlled to RT (1), so the replay (1) is won. However, the degree of disappointment of the player can be reduced, and the expectation for not being controlled by RT (1) can be maintained.

  FIG. 24 (g) shows a gaming state effect when the first game is started after RT (2) is finished and controlled to the initial gaming state. A message such as “chance zone” is displayed in the rectangular area in the display area 51a, and the effect during the initial stage is continuously executed.

Next, main effects obtained by the above-described second embodiment will be described.
(1) Depending on the production pattern of the production during RT, not only the start timing and end timing of the production during RT but also the number of execution games in which the production during RT can be executed can be varied. For this reason, the variation of the production pattern of the production during RT can be abundant, and as a result, the game state before the production during RT and the game state after the production during RT are ended during RT (2). Or the initial gaming state can be made more difficult to specify.

  (2) The initial gaming state (RT (4), RT (5)) with different transition probabilities to RT (1) and RT (2) depending on whether the bonus that has been ended is a big bonus or a regular bonus ) Is controlled. For this reason, when winning a bonus, the player can pay attention to which type of bonus is won, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the slot machine in the second embodiment described above, the same technical effect as in the case of the first embodiment described above can be obtained with respect to the configuration based on the technical idea common to the first embodiment described above.

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

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, it is exemplified that the replay (1) is won as a transition opportunity from the initial gaming state to the RT (1) as the normal gaming state, and the advantageous gaming state is changed from the initial gaming state. An example of winning a replay (2) as an opportunity to transition to RT (2) is shown. However, the transition to the normal gaming state or the advantageous gaming state is not limited to winning a predetermined advantageous transition winning such as the replay (1) or the predetermined advantageous transition winning such as the replay (2). You may win a normal transfer prize or an advantageous transfer prize. For example, the transition to the normal gaming state is to win the normal transition prize, and the winning combination to the advantageous gaming state may be missed depending on the operating procedure (for example, strawberry) In this case, the player is informed of the control timing for the normal gaming state and feels tense as if it may have been controlled to the normal gaming state, while further knowing the timing of starting the control to the advantageous gaming state. Can be difficult.

  Moreover, it may be to use a predetermined number of games, or may be combined with winning a specific winning combination. For example, when a specific winning combination is won in the initial gaming state, it is controlled to the advantageous gaming state, and in the initial gaming state, it is controlled to the normal gaming state by digesting a predetermined number of games without winning a specific winning combination It may be. Even in such a configuration, even in a case where a specific winning combination is won in the initial gaming state and controlled to the advantageous gaming state, the advantageous gaming state as shown in FIGS. 18C and 18D. In the first predetermined game of the player, by executing the advantageous effect with the effect pattern that does not execute the advantageous effect, even if the player has consumed the predetermined number of games without executing the advantageous effect The degree of disappointment can be reduced, and the expectation for not being controlled in the normal gaming state can be maintained.

  In addition, when it is configured to control to the advantageous gaming state by digesting the predetermined number of games in the initial gaming state, the predetermined number of games that trigger the control to the advantageous gaming state changes every time the initial gaming state is controlled. For example, the number of games may be determined by random lottery. Thereby, the control start timing to the advantageous gaming state can be made more difficult to understand.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, in response to the fact that the replay (2) is won during the initial gaming state, the effect during the RT is produced from a plurality of types of effect patterns with different start timing, end timing, and number of executed games. An example has been described in which a pattern is determined, an effect during RT is started at the start timing specified from the effect pattern, and is executed up to the end timing over the number of executed games. Thereby, the processing load for determining the start timing, the end timing, and the number of executed games of the effect during RT by the sub-control unit can be reduced. However, the start timing, end timing, and number of executed games of the effect during RT are not limited to those specified by the effect pattern, and each of the start timing and the end timing may be determined at random. For example, in response to winning of replay (2) during the initial gaming state, the start timing is determined by a predetermined random number lottery from the first game to the tenth game of RT (2), and the end timing is set to RT (2) From the 23rd game to the 33rd game, determined by a predetermined random number lottery, the RT effect is started at the determined start timing, and the RT effect is ended when the end timing is reached Then, it may be configured to start the production during the initial stage. As a result, it is possible to enrich the variations of the effects during RT, and as a result, whether the gaming state before the effects during RT and the gaming state after the effects during RT are ended are in RT (2). It can be made more difficult to specify whether the game state is in the initial state.

  (3) Regarding the example in which the effect during RT is not executed in each of the periods “A” to “F” shown in FIGS. 18B to 18D and FIG. explained. However, the sub-control unit executes a game state effect according to the game state controlled by the main control unit when a predetermined condition is satisfied, that is, executes an RT effect during RT (2). You may comprise as follows. The predetermined condition may be satisfied, for example, when the normal medium effect corresponding to RT (1) is not started despite winning the replay (1) when the initial medium effect is being executed. . Thereby, it is possible to prevent the performance during the initial period from being executed until after the player recognizes that the control is being performed during the RT (2).

  The predetermined condition is that an operation that is not required in the progress of the game is performed, for example, when a stop switch corresponding to a reel that has already stopped is operated, or when the start switch 7 is operated during reel rotation. May be established. As a result, when it is inferred that the player may be controlled to RT (2) from reel control or dice, etc., it is interesting to confirm whether or not the guess is correct by performing the above operation. Can be added.

  (4) In the embodiment described above, in a game where a special combination is won and a small combination with a payout number of 3 or more (hereinafter referred to as a normal small combination) is won, The combination of symbols corresponding to the normal small combination is preferentially derived, and a small combination (hereinafter referred to as a specific small combination) in which the number of payouts is smaller than 3 is provided when the special combination is won. In a game in which the specific small role is won, reel control is performed in which the symbol combination corresponding to the big bonus or the regular bonus is given priority over the symbol combination corresponding to the specific small role. An example was described. In addition to such reel control, the following reel control may be performed.

  When an equivalent small combination with the same number of medals as the number of bets and a special combination are elected, for example, reel control may be performed to preferentially win an equivalent small combination over a special combination. Thereby, the next game can be started with the medals that are awarded to the equivalent small role and paid out, and the player can be expected to win the normal small role in the game. Further, when the equivalent small combination and the special combination are elected, the reel control may be performed so that the special combination is preferentially won over the equivalent small combination. Thereby, it is possible to reduce the number of games and medals required for winning a special combination.

  Also, the number of medals paid out changes according to the number of winning lines like strawberry, for example, for a special small role that may be less than the number of bets or more than the number of bets, When a special role is elected, the special small role is given priority over the special role when operated in an operating procedure that allows the special small role to be awarded so that the number of payouts is greater than the number of bets. The special role is given priority over the special small role when it is operated according to the operating procedure that allows the special small role to be awarded so that the number of payouts is less than the number of bets. Reel control may be performed so as to win a prize. Thereby, taking into account the operation procedure, it is possible to reduce as much as possible that the display result that is a disadvantageous game result for the player is derived, and the display result that is advantageous to the player is given priority. Can be derived.

  In addition, in a game where a special role is won and a small role is selected, a symbol combination corresponding to the small role is selected rather than the special role regardless of the number of payouts of the selected small role. Reel control that is preferentially derived may be performed.

  (5) The normal small combination and the specific small combination in the above-described embodiment may be simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination for lottery. In this case, for example, when a special small role and a specific small role are elected in a state where the special role winning is carried over, the special role, the normal small role, and the specific small role are selected. At the same time, it will be a winning situation. In this case, the reel control is performed so that the normal small role is given priority over the special role and the specified small role, and when the normal small role cannot be won, the special role is given priority over the specific small role. The reel control may be performed so that the reel control is performed to win a specific small combination when the normal small combination and the special combination cannot be won. As a result, even when the normal small combination and the specific small combination are won at the same time, it is possible to reduce the display result that is a disadvantageous game result for the player as much as possible, which is advantageous for the player. A display result as a game result can be preferentially derived.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a chance effect for notifying that it is a chance timing for winning a bonus after notifying the bonus winning has been described. The chance effect may be configured to perform a navigation effect that informs the player of information that is advantageous to the player, such as the type of bonus that has been won and the operation procedure for winning the bonus.

  (7) In the industry where the slot machines in the above-described embodiments are distributed, inspection (type test) by a third party is required at the pre-shipment stage, and the predetermined standard is satisfied in the type test. There is a special situation that only the determined model is allowed to be shipped to the game hall. Further, in recent years, in order to prevent the shooting ability from being excessively increased, it is required to be able to perform a test assuming that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by a player. Yes.

  Therefore, in the slot machine in the above-described embodiment, in consideration of such special circumstances and needs, a test is performed assuming that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player. “Output means” for outputting “information that can be performed” may be further provided. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 25, the game control board, the production control board, and the input / output board will be described as an example of “output means”, and the recommended operation procedure information will be referred to as “the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player. As an example of “information that can be tested on the assumption that a game is played”. FIG. 25 is a block diagram showing an example of a control circuit of a slot machine equipped with a test apparatus 1200 for performing a type test and an input / output board 1100 for inputting / outputting test information used for the test.

  The test information output from the slot machine 1 to the test apparatus 1200 includes, as shown in FIG. 25, winning status information for specifying the game start and winning status, and the rotational positions of the reel motors 32L to 32R (for example, Recommendations that are expected to be actually operated by the player in consideration of the rotational position information for specifying the step number of the predetermined position, the area number of the symbol located in the lower stage, etc., the presence or absence of navigation effects, etc. The recommended operation procedure information for specifying the operation procedure is included. Note that the test information output from the slot machine 1 to the test apparatus 1200 includes winning information for specifying that a winning has occurred and its type, payout information for specifying that a medal has been paid out, and the like. , Other information included.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 25, the test information input from the test apparatus 1200 to the slot machine 1 includes game start information for starting a game such as setting a bet number and reel rotation for starting a game, reels, and the like. The game end information for ending the game such as stopping the game is included.

  The input / output board 1100 mounted on the slot machine 1 includes a connector 1101 for electrically connecting to the game control board 40, a connector 1102 for electrically connecting to the effect control board 90, and a test apparatus 1200. A connector 1103 for electrical connection is provided. The type test described above is performed by inputting / outputting various types of information in a state where the input / output board 100 and the test apparatus 1200 are connected by a connector. Hereinafter, the flow and operation of various information when the type test is performed will be specifically described.

  First, the test apparatus 1200 outputs game start information in order to start a game in the slot machine 1. The game start information is input to the game control board 40 via the input / output board 1100. Thereby, in the main control part 41 of the game control board 40, the process for starting a game (betting number setting, lottery process, reel rotation process, etc. in the BET process) is performed.

  And the main control part 41 of the game control board 40 produces | generates and outputs winning condition information at the time of a game start. The corresponding selection status information is input to the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100. As a result, the test apparatus 1200 can specify that the game has started and the winning situation.

  Further, the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 generates and outputs rotational position information according to the reel rotation. The rotational position information is information for specifying a step existing at a predetermined position among 168 steps of each of the reel motors 32L to 32R, for example, and is input to the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100. Thereby, in the test apparatus 1200, the current rotation position can be specified for each of the reels 2L to 2R.

  Further, the sub control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 generates and outputs recommended operation procedure information according to the winning situation or the like. The recommended operation procedure information is input to the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100. Thereby, in the test apparatus 1200, the recommended operation procedure can be specified.

  Based on the current rotation position of the reels 2L to 2R specified from the rotation position information, the test apparatus 1200 provides game end information for stopping each of the reels 2L to 2R in the recommended operation procedure specified from the recommended operation procedure information. Generate and output. The game end information is input to the game control board 40 via the input / output board 1100. Thereby, in the main control part 41 of the game control board 40, each of the reels 2L to 2R is stopped according to the game end information, and a process (reel rotation process, winning determination process, payout process, etc.) for ending the game is performed. Do. Thereby, each of the reels 2L to 2R can be stopped by the recommended operation procedure.

  As described above, information is repeatedly input / output between the slot machine 1 and the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100, and the game can be automatically repeated. As a result, the type test for the slot machine 1 can be automatically performed.

  As described above, the recommended operation procedure may be information for enabling the test to be performed assuming that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player. For example, the recommended operating procedure is an operating procedure for deriving a symbol combination to be actually stopped by a player by a game effect (for example, a chance effect) that informs information related to the winning status. When a game effect for notifying information related to the game is not performed, a predetermined operation procedure (a procedure for minimizing a small role dropout, a so-called DDT batting method, KKK batting method, etc.) may be used.

  Specifically, the recommended operation procedure is a bonus in which a symbol combination to be actually stopped when the chance effect described above is executed, and therefore, an operation procedure for deriving the combination of the bonus. Say. Thereby, in the test apparatus 1200, when the current rotation position of each of the reels 2L to 2R specified from the rotation position information becomes the position of each of the reels 2L to 2R specified from the recommended operation procedure information, the corresponding reel The game end information for stopping the game is output. As a result, each of the reels 2L to 2R can be stopped by the recommended operation procedure, and a bonus winning winning in the slot machine 1 can be generated.

  As a result, in the test apparatus to which the recommended operation procedure information is input, the recommended operation procedure for deriving the symbol combination to be actually stopped by the player by the game effect informing the information related to the winning situation is specified. can do. As a result, the type test can be performed based on the results of operation according to the recommended operating procedure, so the test should be performed assuming that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player. Can do.

  In addition, the recommended operation procedure when the game effect that informs the information related to the winning situation is not performed is a predetermined operation procedure (in the case of including a predetermined small role that is missed by the operation procedure) It is also possible to use a procedure for minimizing missing, so-called DDT method, KKK method, etc. For example, it is conceivable that a player who has not recognized whether or not a bonus has been won usually performs a stop operation so that a predetermined small role can be won as much as possible. This is because it is possible to minimize the possibility of losing the selected small part that has been won. That is, the stop operation is performed so that the predetermined small role can be won, so that, for example, when the predetermined small role is won, it is more reliable when the predetermined small role is won. Can win a prize, and if you have not won a given small role and you have won another small role (for example, a small role that has not been missed), you can pull in the selected small role, This is because the possibility of being missed can be minimized. Accordingly, for example, compared to an operation procedure in which a predetermined small role cannot be won, the possibility of losing a small role is reduced by performing a stop operation in an operation procedure for winning a predetermined small role. it can.

  Note that the recommended operation procedure when the game effect for notifying the information related to the winning situation is not performed may be an arbitrary operation procedure (so-called father hitting). This is because when the game effect is not performed, it is considered that the player can proceed with the game without pressing in consideration of speeding up the game. The recommended operation procedure information in this case is information that can specify the region numbers 0 to 20 for each of the reels 2L to 2R.

  Thereby, in the test apparatus to which the recommended operation procedure information is input, even when the game effect for notifying the information related to the winning situation is not performed, the symbol combination to be actually stopped by the player It is possible to specify a recommended operation procedure for deriving. As a result, since the type test can be performed based on the result of operation according to the recommended operation procedure, it is not during the so-called AT assuming that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player. You can also test for time.

  Note that the recommended operation procedure information that is output when a game effect that informs the information related to the winning situation is not performed is a predetermined operation procedure (a procedure for minimizing a small part missing, so-called DDT batting method, KKK batting For example, the first information for specifying the method and the second information for specifying an arbitrary operation procedure (so-called father hitting) may be output. As a result, the test apparatus 1200 can perform a test when a game effect that informs information related to the winning situation is not performed using the first information or the second information as necessary. It is possible to perform a test when a game effect for notifying information related to the winning situation is not performed in a state closer to the case where the game is played by the player.

  The sub control unit 91 outputs, for example, a first strobe signal based on an internal winning command and a gaming state command from the main control unit 41, and outputs data for specifying an area number for the left reel 2L, The second strobe signal is output, data for specifying the region number for the middle reel 2C is output, and further, the third strobe signal is output, and the data for specifying the region number for the right reel 2R. To complete the output of the recommended operation procedure information. As a result, recommended operation procedure information is input to the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100. On the test apparatus 1200 side, the position where each reel should be stopped can be specified from the recommended operation procedure information, and the game end information is output in consideration of the rotation position specified from the rotation position information. Each reel can be stopped by the recommended operation procedure.

  When the recommended operation procedure includes the reel stop order, the sub-control unit 91 outputs the first strobe signal based on, for example, the internal winning command and the gaming state command from the main control unit 41, Data for specifying an area number for the first reel to be stopped is output, a second strobe signal is output, data for specifying an area number for the second reel to be stopped is output, and 3 is output, and data for specifying the region number for the third reel to be stopped is output, thereby completing the output of the recommended operation procedure information. As a result, recommended operation procedure information is input to the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100. On the test apparatus 1200 side, in addition to the recommended operation procedure information, the reel stop order can be specified in addition to the position to be stopped for each reel. The game end information can be output and each reel can be stopped by the recommended operation procedure.

  Note that after the type test is completed, it is conceivable that an illegal act of inputting illegal information via the connector 1103 described above is performed. In order to avoid this, for example, the connector 1103 may be provided so as to be removable from the input / output board 1100, and the connector 1103 may be configured to be removable at the shipping stage. In the shipping stage, the input / output board 1100 may be shipped without being mounted. As a result, it is possible to prevent unauthorized acts such as inputting unauthorized information.

  (8) In the slot machine in the above-described embodiment, the special combination and the small combination may be won simultaneously. Further, the combination of the special combination and the small combination that are won simultaneously may be as follows. Here, bonus (A) and bonus (B) are illustrated as special roles, and each of bonus (A) and (B) is a predetermined orange (combination of constituent symbols: orange-orange-orange) or plum. In the internal lottery, one of 15 small payouts such as (combination of structural symbols: plum-plum-plum) and one small payout such as 1 (1) or 1 (2) will be selected at the same time. An example will be described in which a big bonus and a small combination that are read out as a combination and are simultaneously read out can be won. The combinations to be read out as the lottery target combinations are orange, bonus (A) + orange, orange + 1 (1), bonus (A) + orange + 1 (1), plum, bonus (B) + plum, plum + 1 ( 2) Bonus (B) + Plum + 1 (2) are included. The bonus (A) and bonus (B) may be the following combinations. For example, the bonus (A) may be the big bonus (1) in the above-described embodiment, and the bonus (B) may be the big bonus (2) in the above-described embodiment.

  These bonuses (A), bonus (B), orange, plum, 1 (1), 1 (2), each symbol (combination of symbols) is 5 frames in each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. In principle, combinations that cannot be awarded unless the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing are set.

  Further, the bonus (A), the orange that can be won simultaneously with the bonus (A), and the symbols (combination of symbols) constituting each of the symbols (1) are the maximum drawing range in a predetermined reel. Arranged across frames. As a result, the bonus (A), the orange that can be won at the same time as the bonus (A), and the combination of each (1) are configured so that there is no stop operation position that can be aimed at the same time.

  Further, a bonus (B), a plum that can be won simultaneously with the bonus (B), and symbols (combination of symbols) constituting each combination of symbols (2) are the maximum drawing range in a predetermined reel. Arranged across frames. As a result, the bonus (B), the plum that can be won simultaneously with the bonus (B), and the combination of one (2) are configured such that there is no stop operation position that can be aimed at the same time.

  In addition, the symbols (combination of symbols) that make up the roles of orange, one sheet (1), plum, and one sheet (2) are arranged in excess of four frames that are the maximum drawing range in a given reel. Therefore, there is no stop operation position that can be aimed at the same time.

  The slot machine including such bonus (A), bonus (B), orange, plum, 1 (1), 1 (2) as a winning combination has the following configuration. May be.

  (8-1) In the conventional slot machine, the reel stop control pattern used when winning a specific combination that may be missed is different from the reel stop control pattern used when no combination is won. When a specific role is missed, there is a suggestion that the specific role will be missed by stopping a specific stop mode that does not stop if none of the roles are elected. If the player does not know the specific stop mode that stops when he misses, he cannot know that he has missed the elected special role. It is difficult to determine whether the particular role that was missed has been missed. Therefore, the following configuration may be adopted.

  Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) are won and the first stop (stop operation of any reel while all reels are changing) If the stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the orange symbol cannot be drawn into the winning line, the control of pulling the plum role symbol into any of the winning lines is performed and the remaining reels When the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the orange symbol can be drawn into the winning line where the plum symbol is stopped, the orange symbol is displayed on the stopped winning line of the plum symbol Control to pull in.

  Also, Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) will be selected, and the constituent symbols for the Orange will stop on any winning line at the first stop However, at the time of the second stop (when one of the two reels is fluctuating and one of the reels is stopped), the constituent symbol of the orange part is changed to the winning line where the constituent part of the orange part is stopped at the first stop. Even if it was not possible to stop at the winning line where the constituent symbol of the orange role was stopped at the time of the second stop because the stop operation was performed at the stop operation position that could not be withdrawn, When one reel is moving and the last reel is stopped), the orange line will be displayed on the winning line where the orange pattern is stopped at the first stop. If the stop operation at the stop operation position retractable configuration pattern is performed, thereby performing the control to draw a structure pattern orange combination the winning line stop structure symbol orange combination was at the first stop.

  In other words, even if orange is missed at the time of the first stop or the second stop, if the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the remaining symbols can be drawn into the winning line for the remaining reels, Control to align a part of the combination with the winning line is performed.

  Also, when Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum, Plum +1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum +1 (2) are selected and the Plum is lost at the first stop or the second stop Similar control is performed.

  Therefore, even if orange, bonus (A) + orange, orange + 1 (1), bonus (A) + orange + 1 (1) are won, and orange is missed at the first stop or second stop When the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position at which the structure of the orange combination can be drawn into the winning line for the remaining reels, a part of the combination of the orange combination is aligned with the winning line. Even when the orange is missed at the time of 2 stops, it can be easily determined whether or not the orange has been missed depending on whether or not a part of the combination of orange matches the winning line. Also, when Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum, Plum +1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum +1 (2) are selected and the Plum is lost at the first stop or the second stop Has the same effect.

  In this example, Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) are won, and the orange is missed during the first stop and the second stop. In case of an error, the symbol that is used as an indicator (the structural symbol of the plum role if it is missed during the first stop, the structural symbol of the orange role that was stopped during the first stop if it is missed during the second stop) The stop position is regarded as a stop position where the structural symbol has stopped, and stop control is performed using a stop control table used when orange is not missed. For this reason, a stop control table for stopping the combination of orange combinations on the winning line, and a stop for stopping a part of the combination of orange combinations on the winning line when orange is missed at the first stop and the second stop. Since there is no need to prepare a separate control table, the stop control table is used even when control is performed to align a part of the combination of oranges with the winning line when orange is missed at the first stop or the second stop. Storage capacity can be reduced. The same applies to a case where a winning combination of plum, bonus (B) + plum, plum + 1 (2), bonus (B) + plum + 1 (2) is won.

  (8-2) In the conventional slot machine, the reel stop control pattern used when the small combination is selected independently and the reel stop control pattern used when the small combination and special combination are simultaneously selected are different from each other. Although the expectation was given to the winning of the special role according to the stopping mode of the small role, the stopping mode at the time of winning the single role of the small role is different from the stopping mode at the time of simultaneous winning of the small role and the special role. There is a problem that it can be determined from the player whether or not the special combination is won according to the mode, and the expectation is lost. Therefore, the following configuration may be adopted.

  Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) are selected at the stop operation position where the combination of oranges can be drawn into the winning line. When a stop operation is performed, control is performed to align the combination of orange roles on the winning line.

  Among them, when orange and bonus (A) + orange are elected, among the stop operation positions where the combination of orange combination can be drawn into the winning line, the combination of orange combination is selected as the winning line L1, L2, L3. When the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position that can be aligned only to the winning line and the stop operation position that can be aligned to any of the winning lines L1 to L5, the combination of the orange combination is selected as the winning line L1, L2, L3. It is possible to align the combination of the orange combination only with the winning lines L4 and L5, and only when the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position that cannot be aligned with the winning lines L1, L2, and L3. Is controlled to match the winning lines L4 and L5.

  On the other hand, when orange + 1 (1) and bonus (A) + orange + 1 (1) are won, out of the stop operation positions where the combination of oranges can be drawn into the winning line If the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the combination of the orange combination can be aligned only with the winning lines L4 and L5 and the stop operation position where the combination can be aligned with any of the winning lines L1 to L5, orange is displayed. It is possible to align the combination of the winning combination with the winning lines L4 and L5, and the orange combination can be aligned with only the winning lines L1, L2, and L3. At the stop operation position that cannot be aligned with the winning lines L4 and L5. Only when the stop operation is performed, control for aligning the combination of oranges to the winning lines L1, L2, and L3 is performed.

  That is, when orange and bonus (A) + orange are selected and a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the combination of orange combination can be drawn into the winning line, the combination of orange combination is selected as the winning line L4, Controls to align the winning lines L1, L2, and L3 over L5. Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) are selected, and the combination of oranges is the winning line. When a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position that can be pulled in, the combination of the orange combination is controlled in preference to the winning lines L4 and L5 over the winning lines L1, L2, and L3.

  Similarly, when the plum, bonus (B) + plum is selected and the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the combination of the plums can be drawn into the winning line, the combination of the plums is selected as the winning line L4, The winning lines L1, L2, and L3 are controlled prior to L5. Plum +1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum +1 (2) are selected, and the combination of plum roles is the winning line. When a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position that can be pulled in, control is performed so that the combination of plums is preferentially aligned with the winning lines L4 and L5 over the winning lines L1, L2, and L3.

  With such a configuration, when orange, bonus (A) + orange, plum, bonus (B) + plum are won, the combination of orange combination or plum combination is aligned to the winning lines L1, L2, L3. If there is a high possibility, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1), Plum + 1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum + 1 (2) are elected There is a high possibility that the combination of orange combination or plum combination will be aligned with the winning lines L4 and L5. In other words, when Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum is won, Orange and Plum win, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 ( 1) Plum + 1 piece (2), Bonus (B) + Plum + 1 piece (2), winning line where the combination of orange or plum combination is easy to match when orange and plum wins Is different.

  After the reel control as described above is performed, in the internal lottery, the bonus (A) in the total value of the orange, bonus (A) + orange winning probabilities and the ratio of the orange winning probability is orange + 1. (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + Bonus (A) + Orange + Bonus (1) A) + orange, orange + 1 (1), bonus (A) + orange + 1 (1). Similarly, Plum +1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum +1 (2) than the ratio of Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum winning probability to the total value of Plum winning probability Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum, Plum +1 (2), Bonus (B) + with the probability that the winning probability ratio of bonus (B) + plum + 1 (2) in the total value of winning probability will be high Draw lots of plums + 1 (2).

  As a result, when Orange and 1 sheet (1) are elected at the same time, both Orange and 1 sheet (1) are won at the same time as Bonus (A). The percentage increases, and when the Plum and one (2) are won at the same time, the Plum and one (2) are won at the same time as the bonus (B). As the winning ratio of the combination of oranges or plums is the winning line L1, L2, L3 or the winning lines L4, L5, the game for winning the special role Can change the expectation of a person.

  In addition, even if the winning line with the combination of orange or plum roles is the winning lines L1, L2, L3 or the winning lines L4, L5, it is suggested that the special role may have been won. However, it is impossible to determine whether or not a special role has been won from the winning line where the roles are aligned, and the special role has been won regardless of the winning line. The player's expectation for the game will not be lost.

  In this example, Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum is won, and stops at the stop operation position where the combination of Orange or Plum can be drawn into the winning line. When an operation is performed, control is performed so that the combination of orange combination or plum combination is aligned with the winning lines L1, L2, L3 at a higher rate than the winning lines L4, L5, orange + 1 (1), bonus (A) + Stop operation position where orange + 1 combination (1), plum + 1 (2), bonus (B) + plum + 1 (2) is selected, and the combination of orange combination or plum combination can be drawn into the winning line When the stop operation is performed at, the combination of the combination of orange or plum is aligned with the winning lines L4 and L5 at a higher rate than the winning lines L1, L2, and L3. However, orange, bonus (A) + orange, plum, bonus (B) + plum are selected, and a stop operation that can draw the combination of orange or plum combination into the winning line When the stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the combination of orange combination or plum combination can be drawn into the winning line when the stop operation is performed at the position, the combination of orange combination or plum combination is set to the winning line L1, Control is performed only for L2 and L3, and Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1), Plum + 1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum + 1 (2) are selected If a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where a combination of orange combination or plum combination can be drawn into the winning line, It may perform control to align the combination of the winning pay line L4, L5 only.

  In this example, in the internal lottery, the ratio of the winning probability of the bonus (A) + orange to the total value of the winning probability of orange, bonus (A) + orange, orange + 1 (1), bonus (A) + Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Orange + 1 (the ratio of the winning probability of Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) to the total value of the winning probability of Orange + 1 (1) is different) 1) Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) lottery, Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange has been won, at the stop operation position where the combination of orange can be drawn into the winning line When the stop operation is performed, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) are selected, and the combination of oranges can be drawn into the winning line. By controlling so that the winning line that is preferentially aligned differs from when the stop operation is performed at the active stop operation position, the player's winning against the special role winning is based on the difference in the winning line with the combination of orange roles The degree of expectation can be changed, but in the internal lottery, the bonus (A) + orange + 1 (in the total value of the winning probability of orange, bonus (A) + orange + 1 (1) ( The ratio of the winning probability of 1) and the orange (+1) (1), bonus (A) + orange winning probability ratio in the total value of the winning probability (A) + orange are different in proportion to the orange, Lottery of bonus (A) + orange, orange + 1 (1), bonus (A) + orange + 1 (1), orange, bonus (A) + orange + 1 (1) If a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the combination of the orange combination can be drawn into the winning line, and Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange is selected, By controlling so that the winning line that is preferentially aligned in the stop operation position where the combination of the winning combination can be drawn into the winning line is different from that in the winning operation line, Depending on the difference, the player's expectation for winning the special role may be changed. The same applies to the case of plum, bonus (B) + plum, plum + 1 (2), bonus (B) + plum + 1 (2).

  (8-3) In a conventional slot machine, the reel stop control pattern used when winning a specific combination that may be missed is different from the reel stop control pattern used when no combination is won. When a specific combination is missed, if there is no winning combination, there will be a change in the reel stop mode by stopping a specific stop mode that will not stop. There is a problem that there is only one type of specific stop mode that stops when the specific combination is missed by performing the stop operation at the same timing, and the stop mode of the reel becomes monotonous. Therefore, the following configuration may be adopted.

  When the orange and bonus (A) + orange are selected, and the stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the combination of the orange combination cannot be drawn into the winning line, the predetermined chance except for the orange combination or the plum combination is won. Priority is given to the winning lines L1, L2, and L3 over the lines L4 and L5, and orange + 1 (1), bonus (A) + orange + 1 (1) are selected, and the combination of orange When a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the winning line cannot be drawn into the winning line, control is performed so that the chance line is preferentially aligned with the winning lines L4, L5 over the winning lines L1, L2, L3.

  Similarly, when Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum is selected and a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the combination of plums cannot be drawn into the winning line, a chance is won from the winning lines L4 and L5. Priority is given to the lines L1, L2, and L3. Plum +1 (2), bonus (B) + plum +1 (2) are selected, and the combination of plums cannot be drawn into the winning line When a stop operation is performed at the stop operation position, control is performed so that the chance lines are preferentially aligned with the winning lines L4, L5 over the winning lines L1, L2, L3.

  As a result, even if Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange is won, or Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) is won, If a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the combination can be drawn into the winning line, the combination of the orange combination will be aligned on the winning line, but if orange, bonus (A) + orange are won, In other words, if only orange out of orange (1) is elected alone and the orange is missed, chances are high that the winning lines are aligned with the winning lines L1, L2, and L3, orange + 1 (1), If the bonus (A) + orange + 1 (1) is won, that is, if both the orange (1) and 1 (1) win simultaneously and miss the orange There are likely to align in winning lines L4, L5. Similarly, when Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum is won, or when Plum + 1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum + 1 (2) is won, If a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the combination can be drawn into the winning line, the combination of plums will be aligned on the winning line, but if Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum is selected, In other words, if only one of the plums (1) (2) wins alone and loses the plum, chances are high that the winning lines L1, L2, and L3 are aligned. If the bonus (B) + plum + 1 (2) is won, that is, if both the plum (1) (2) wins and loses the plum at the same time, the chance will be placed on the winning lines L4 and L5. Possible It is high.

  As a result, when Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum is won and Orange and Plum are missed, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1 ), Plum +1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum +1 (2) are won and the orange and plums are missed. It is possible to diversify the manner in which the reels are stopped at the time.

  The chances are that Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum was won and Orange and Plum were missed, Orange +1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange +1 (1) Plum + 1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum + 1 (2) are controlled to match any winning line on condition that the orange and plum are missed. When a combination or combination of combinations is not won, the chances are not aligned with any winning line. For this reason, the possibility of having won the special role is surely suggested by having a chance line in any of the winning lines.

  In this example, as described above, the bonus (A) when the orange and one sheet (1) are won at the same time is more than the case where the orange and one sheet (1) are won alone. ) At the same time, the percentage of winning prizes will increase, and a bonus will be awarded when a plum and one piece (2) of the plum and one piece (2) are won at the same time, rather than when the plum is won alone. B) Since the winning percentage will increase at the same time, the winning line with special chances will depend on whether the winning line is the winning line L1, L2, L3 or the winning line L4, L5. It is possible to give a change to the degree of expectation of the player.

  Furthermore, even if the winning lines with the chances are the winning lines L1, L2, and L3 and the winning lines L4 and L5, it is suggested that the special role may have been won. It is impossible to determine whether or not a special role has been won from a winning line with uniform eyes, and a player who wins a special role is won regardless of which winning line the chances match. The feeling of expectation will not be spoiled.

  In this example, Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum is won and Orange and Plum are lost, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 The winning line where the chances are easy to match will change when winning (1), plum +1 (2), bonus (B) + plum +1 (2) and winning orange or plum. However, chances 1 and 2 with different display modes are determined, and orange, bonus (A) + orange, plum, bonus (B) + plum is won and orange +1 is lost and orange +1 Sheet (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1), Plum + 1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum + 1 (2) are selected and orange and plum are removed. And if spilled, in appearance and easy chance eyes of types may be changed.

  In this example, when Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum is won and Orange and Plum are missed, the chance is won at a higher rate than the winning lines L4 and L5. Controls aligning with the lines L1, L2, and L3, orange + 1 (1), bonus (A) + orange + 1 (1), plum + 1 (2), bonus (B) + plum + 1 (2) When winning and dropping oranges and plums, control is performed to align the winning lines with the winning lines L4, L5 at a higher rate than the winning lines L1, L2, L3. + Orange, Plum, Bonus (B) + If a Plum is won and the orange or plum is missed, the chances are aligned only to the winning lines L1, L2, L3 Control, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1), Plum + 1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum + 1 (2) will be selected and orange and plum will be lost In this case, the control may be performed so that the chances are aligned only with the winning lines L4 and L5.

  In addition, in this example, when orange and one sheet (1) are elected at the same time, it is won at the same time as bonus (A) than when orange and one sheet (1) are elected alone. The ratio of the winning combination is higher when the Plum and one piece (2) are won at the same time than the case where the Plum and one piece (2) are won alone. By increasing the winning percentage, the player's expectation for winning the special role depends on whether the winning lines with the chances are the winning lines L1, L2, L3 or the winning lines L4, L5. For example, when the chances are aligned with any of the winning lines, the process proceeds to RT described later, and the chances are aligned with the winning lines L1, L2, and L3. 1st RT When the transition is made and the chances are aligned on the winning lines L4 and L5, the first RT has an advantage (RT termination condition, winning probability of re-playing role, presence / absence of notification of winning role type, notification rate, etc.) It may be configured to shift to a different second RT. By adopting such a configuration, when orange or plum is missed, not only the display mode of the reels is diversified, but the same chance is also placed on the winning line. Even if the display mode is uniform, when orange and plum are elected alone, there is a possibility of transition when orange and plum are dropped, orange + 1 (1), plum + 1 (2) In the case where is elected, the advantage can be changed between orange and RT which may shift when a plum is missed.

  (9) In the above-described second embodiment, the example in which the RT is controlled according to whether it is a big bonus or a regular bonus has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration may be such that the RT is controlled according to the type of the big bonus. For example, when the big bonus (1) ends, an RT advantageous for the player (for example, a replay with a higher probability of winning any replay than the RT controlled when the big bonus (2) ends) It may be configured such that (2) is highly likely to win. In this case, the combination of bonuses that triggers the control to RT may be composed of different symbols for the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel. For example, the big bonus (1) may be “red 7-grape-melon”, the big bonus (2) may be “grape-white 7-BAR”, and the regular bonus may be “melon-strawberry-watermelon”. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to understand which bonus is won when a bonus is won. As a result, it can be difficult to understand which type of RT is controlled.

  Further, in such a configuration, the bonus effect may be such that the player cannot specify the type of bonus being controlled by performing the same content regardless of the type of bonus. This makes it difficult for the player to identify the type of bonus from the combination of symbols at the end of the game, and makes it difficult for the player to notice which type of bonus is being controlled. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to specify the type of RT controlled after the bonus ends.

  Further, in the case of such a configuration, the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is made larger than the area of the transparent window 3 of the variable display device 2 and close to the height of the player's line of sight, and the variable display device 2 is transparent. You may install in the position which is easier to visually recognize than the window 3. FIG. Then, on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51, a virtual reel for scrolling the symbols in accordance with the display state of the variable display device 2 is displayed, and the effect symbols corresponding to the display results of the variable display device 2 are displayed in a variable manner. You may comprise so that it may display on the winning line of the virtual reel to make. Specifically, when a combination of grapes is derived in the variable display device 2, “grape-grape-grape” may be stopped and displayed on the winning line on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, the player can proceed with the game by viewing the variable reels 2 by displaying the virtual reels. In such a slot machine, when any of the bonuses that trigger the above-mentioned control of RT wins, regardless of the type of bonus that has been won, a common “ “7-7-7” may be stopped and displayed. This makes it difficult for a player who views the liquid crystal display 51 to proceed with the game and determines which type of bonus has been won. As a result, it can be difficult to understand which type of RT is controlled.

  In addition, RT (2) advantageous to the player in the above-described embodiment is ended by digesting a predetermined number of games or winning a big bonus or a regular bonus (winning a big bonus or a regular bonus). It may be configured not to end by doing this. This avoids giving the player a sense of loss due to the end of RT (2) because the big bonus or regular bonus has been won before the predetermined number of games is exhausted. be able to. In addition, since the bonus winning flag is carried over after the next game until winning, it is possible to win the winning bonus during the end of RT (2) by reaching the predetermined number of games. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for winning the bonus at the end of RT (2).

  The above-mentioned RT (2) replay winning probability is high in the probability that the number of medals to be acquired is low, that is, the expected number of medals acquired per game is smaller than the number of medals used for setting the number of bets. It may be set to be RT. The expected value of the number of medals acquired per game is, for example, the number of medals acquired when a game is played a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times, 100,000 times) in a certain gaming state. The value (theoretical value) divided by the number of times the number of winning is subtracted. In the case of such a configuration, when a predetermined notification condition (a specific winning combination, a specific symbol combination derivation, etc.) is further established, for example, a small amount that has been determined to be allowed to be generated by a predetermining unit. Procedures for notifying the types of winning combinations (small roles that can be won depending on the operating procedure and cases where they are missed) or the operating procedures (operation timing, operating sequence, etc.) for generating the small winnings It is determined whether to control to the notification game state (hereinafter referred to as the state of performing the navigation effect, referred to as AT), and when controlling to the AT, the number of AT continuing games to be controlled by the AT is determined. It may be configured to control to RT + AT until the number of AT continuation games is exhausted or the bonus is won and RT is finished. And during RT + AT, the expected value of the number of medals earned per game is made larger than the number of medals used for setting the number of bets by winning the selected small role according to the navigation effect without missing it. The number of medals owned by the player may be increased.

  Regarding the above-mentioned internal RT replay winning probability, as described above, the RT with a high possibility that the number of medals to be acquired is low, that is, the expected value of the number of medals acquired per game was used for setting the betting number. If the RT is set to be smaller than the number of medals and a predetermined notification condition is satisfied, whether or not to control to a procedure notification gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a navigation effect state, AT) and When controlling to AT, determine the number of AT continuing games to be controlled by AT. When it is determined to control to AT, control to RT + AT until the number of AT continuing games is exhausted or bonus is won and RT ends. You may comprise. And during RT + AT, the expected value of the number of medals earned per game is made larger than the number of medals used for setting the number of bets by winning the selected small role according to the navigation effect without missing it. The number of medals owned by the player may be increased.

  (10) As an end condition of RT (2) in the above-described embodiment, an example has been described which is established by using the prescribed number of games or winning a bonus. However, the end condition of RT (2) is not limited to this, and it may be configured to be established by winning in a predetermined end lottery or winning a specific winning combination, You may comprise so that it may be materialized also when the combination of a predetermined RT end symbol is stopped and displayed. In addition, as an example of the RT (1) end condition, an example that is established by winning a specific winning combination such as a prescribed number of games, bonus winning, strawberry or replay (2) has been described. However, the end condition of RT (1) is not limited to this, and may be configured to be established by winning in a predetermined end lottery or winning a specific winning combination, You may comprise so that it may be materialized also when the combination of a predetermined RT end symbol is stopped and displayed. Thereby, the unexpectedness that RT (1) and RT (2) end suddenly can be added, and the interest of the game can be improved.

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

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

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

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

It is a front view showing the whole structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the control circuit of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the display control circuit mounted in the production control board. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of an external output board | substrate. (A) is a timing chart showing the output status of the medal IN signal, and (b) is a timing chart showing the output status of the medal OUT signal. It is a figure which shows the structure of a reel motor. (A) is a timing chart which shows the control method at the time of starting of a reel motor, (b) is a timing chart which shows the control method at the time of rotation of a reel motor and a stop. It is a timing chart which shows the control situation of a full tank error. It is a timing chart which shows the control situation of a full tank error. It is a timing chart which shows the modification of the control situation of a full tank error. It is a timing chart which shows the modification of the control situation of a full tank error. It is a timing chart which shows the modification of the control situation of a full tank error. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows each lottery object combination and determination value number which are acquired based on a game state and a setting value. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the production pattern of production | presentation during RT corresponding to a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example of the effect during RT. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example of the effect during RT. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the game state in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows each lottery object combination and determination value number which are acquired based on the gaming state and setting value in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the production pattern of the production | presentation in RT in 2nd Embodiment corresponding to a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example of the game state effect in 2nd Embodiment corresponding to a game state. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a control circuit of a slot machine equipped with a test apparatus for performing a type test and an input / output board for inputting / outputting test information used for the test.

Explanation of symbols

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

Claims (5)

By setting the number of bets for one game, the game can be started, and the display result is derived to a variable display device capable of changing the display state. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the display result of the device,
In a predetermined initial gaming state, when a predetermined normal transition condition is satisfied, control is made to a normal gaming state different from the initial gaming state, and when a predetermined advantageous transition condition is satisfied, the player is more likely than the normal gaming state. Control means during the initial gaming state for controlling to an advantageous advantageous gaming state;
Even if the normal transition condition is satisfied in the advantageous gaming state, the normal gaming state is not controlled, and when the number of games digested after being controlled to the advantageous gaming state reaches a predetermined upper limit game number An advantageous gaming state control means for controlling the initial gaming state by terminating the advantageous gaming state;
Advantageous effect execution that starts an advantageous effect that informs that the advantageous game state is in progress at any one of a plurality of timings in the advantageous game state, and is executed over the number of games less than the upper limit number of games. Means,
In the initial gaming state, during the initial gaming state, the advantageous transition condition is satisfied and the control to the advantageous gaming state is started and the advantageous middle effect is started. Production execution means during the initial stage of starting,
The advantageous effect is completed before the number of games that have been digested since the advantageous game effect has been executed over the number of games less than the upper limit game number and has been controlled to the advantageous game state has reached the upper limit game number. And an end-time initial stage effect executing means for executing the initial stage effect. The normal transition condition is established by deriving a normal transition display result predetermined as a display result of the variable display device,
The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the normal transition display result can be derived to the variable display device in each of the initial gaming state and the advantageous gaming state.   The advantageous medium effect execution means starts the advantageous medium effect at a timing when control to the advantageous game state is started, and the advantageous medium effect is reduced to the number of games less than the upper limit game number only in the advantageous game state. The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising a start matching advantageous medium effect executing means that is executed over a period of time.   The advantageous medium effect execution means starts the advantageous medium effect at a timing when the predetermined number of games less than the upper limit number of games have been consumed after being controlled to the advantageous game state, and the advantageous medium effect is digested with the upper limit number of games. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising an end-matching advantageous medium effect executing means that is executed until the advantageous game state is ended. The variable display device has a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, and wins according to a combination of identification information on a predetermined pay line derived to each of the plurality of variable display areas. Occurs,
The advantageous transition condition is established when a combination of identification information on the winning line becomes a predetermined advantageous transition combination,
The combination for advantageous transition is a combination including identification information of a type different from other variable display areas in at least one of the plurality of variable display areas. Item 5. The slot machine according to any one of Items 4.

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