JP2011004854A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the effectiveness according to a game state of a demotion avoiding a prize in a game machine capable of preventing the demotion from an advantage game state when the demotion avoiding prize is provided.SOLUTION: This game machine transferring among a plurality of types of game states including a regular game state and the advantage game state, is configured to transfer to a game state more disadvantageous than the advantage game state according to the finish of the prescribed number of unit games in the advantage game state and a determination display of a prescribed demotion symbol row depending on the winning to a demotion winning combination (a special replay winning combination) by a symbol display and, when the number of accumulated prizes increasing based on the satisfaction of a prize accumulation condition is a prize triggering tolerance threshold or more, to determine whether or not notifying the demotion avoiding information (a depressing sequence information LA') (whether or not displaying a picture A2') based on a notification selection operation selectable by a player in the advantage game state.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a swivel type gaming machine using a disk or a sphere as a gaming medium.

  Conventionally, based on the winning of the special game state transition combination (for example, big bonus combination, regular bonus combination) in the normal game state, the special game state (for example, big bonus game state, regular combination) associated with the winning of the special game state transition combination After the end of the bonus game state), the game machine transitions to the ART game state, and is demoted to the normal game state by the completion of the prescribed number of unit games and the winning of a predetermined demotion role (for example, three types of cherry roles) (in the following, Also known as “conventional gaming machine X”). In addition, based on the winning of the special gaming state transition combination in the normal gaming state, after the special gaming state ends with the winning of the special gaming state transition combination, transition to the RT gaming state, and in the RT gaming state, a predetermined demotion role (for example, A game machine that is demoted to the normal gaming state when the 3 choice cherry role) is won, and transitions to the ART gaming state when the predetermined number of unit games are completed without winning the demoted role in the RT gaming state ( Hereinafter, it is also referred to as “conventional gaming machine Y”). Here, the “RT gaming state” is a state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than the normal gaming state (referred to as “RT state”), and a gaming state advantageous for the player to acquire gaming media. "ART gaming state" means that the RT state overlaps with the AT state that assists those winnings by completely informing the winning of at least some incomplete winning small roles, Therefore, the game state is advantageous at least over the normal game state with respect to the acquisition of the game medium. The “non-complete winning small combination” means a small combination that may not be awarded depending on the stop timing of the spinning cylinder, the stopping sequence of the spinning cylinder, and the like even if the prize is won by lottery. The demoting conditions and demotees from the ART gaming state vary depending on the gaming machine, and a specific delegation role is established, a winning or demotion role is not won, a special gaming state transition role is established or won, and a unit game of a specified number of times There are known gaming machines having a configuration in which the end of the game, the non-winning of the continuous lottery in the ART state is a demoting condition, and the normal gaming state or the RT gaming state is a demoting destination gaming state.

  In addition, in a conventional spinning-type game machine, promotion of winning a predetermined transition role that may end the ART gaming state or the RT gaming state by establishing a predetermined privilege granting condition in a normal gaming state or a special gaming state Or award that avoids the end of the ART gaming state or the RT gaming state, or promotes a transition to a more advantageous state with respect to the acquisition of gaming media than the current gaming state. The structure to give is known. Specifically, when the privilege is granted, a method for promoting or avoiding a prize for a demoted role in the ART gaming state or RT game state, or a method for promoting or avoiding a prize for a promoted role For example, when the transitional role is a 3 choice small role, information on which of the 3 choice small roles is won, and information on symbols to be aimed at in order to promote or avoid winning the winning prize of the elected transitional role And other information such as the color meaning the design, and stop of the rotator that promotes or avoids the winning of the transitional part when the transitional part can be won or avoided by the predetermined stopping order of the rotator The order was informed to the player.

JP 2006-181029 A

  In a conventional swivel type gaming machine, when a promotion avoidance privilege that promotes promotion from the RT gaming state to the ART gaming state or the promotion promotion privilege that avoids the end of the ART gaming state or the RT gaming state is acquired, How to avoid relegation of state transition when winning a demoted role that may be demoted from the gaming state to a normal gaming state, or a promoted role that may be promoted from the gaming state to a more advantageous gaming state And how to promote state transition. However, in the case of the conventional gaming machine X, even if the transition to an unfavorable gaming state is avoided based on the demoted role in the specified number of final unit games, the advantageous gaming state is ended by the end of the specified number of unit games. Therefore, there are cases where the expected value of the game media that can be acquired afterwards is extremely small even if the demotion avoidance benefit is used unnecessarily or even if the demotion avoidance benefit is used when the remaining number of unit games is small. There is. In addition, for example, in the case of the conventional gaming machine Y, the transition to the ART gaming state is aimed at using the avoidance privilege and the promotion privilege to the maximum in each RT gaming state. The transition probability of the game media may be reduced, or the expected value of the game media that can be acquired based on the transition probability may be reduced.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the effectiveness according to the game situation of the downgrade avoidance privilege or the promotion promotion privilege is improved.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention is:
A symbol display device for displaying symbols, a unit game start operation device operated by a player to start a unit game, and at least one type of winning from a plurality of types according to an operation on the unit game start operation device A winning combination determining means for determining a combination; a change stop operation device operated by a player to stop a change in the symbol display by the symbol display device according to an operation on the unit game start operation device; and the unit The symbol display is changed by the symbol display device in response to an operation on the game start operation device, and the symbol is determined with reference to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means in response to the operation on the variation stop operation device. A symbol display control means for stopping fluctuation of the symbol display by the display means, and a normal game state in a game progress by repeating a unit game; Game state transition control means for controlling transitions between game states for a plurality of types of game states including a profitable game state that is more advantageous for the player to acquire game media than the normal game state, and information related to the progress of the game A gaming machine including an information notification device that performs notification control means for controlling notification by the information notification device,
In the profit gaming state, the gaming state transition control means confirms and displays a predetermined demoted symbol sequence depending on the end of a predetermined number of unit games and winning of a demoted combination of the plurality of types of combinations by the symbol display device. In accordance with the profit game state, including a profit game state detachment control means for causing the player to shift to a predetermined game state that is more disadvantageous than the profit game state with respect to acquisition of a game medium among the plurality of types of game states,
Demotion avoidance information notification control means for causing the notification device to notify demotion avoidance information related to avoidance of definite display of the demoted symbol sequence by the symbol display device, and establishment of a predetermined privilege accumulation condition in the game progress A bonus accumulation number updating means for increasing the bonus accumulation number and reducing the bonus accumulation number according to the notification of the demotion avoidance information by the notification device in the profit gaming state, and a predetermined predetermined by the player Selection means for determining whether or not to perform notification control of the demotion avoidance information by the demotion avoidance information notification control means based on a notification selection operation when the bonus accumulation number is equal to or greater than a predetermined privilege activation allowable threshold; The game machine characterized by including.

  In the case of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the player can determine whether or not to use the demotion avoidance privilege when the demotion avoidance privilege is available. It is possible to prevent unnecessary use of the demotion avoidance benefit, and to determine whether to use the demotion avoidance benefit according to the number of remaining unit games at the time of winning the demoted role, The expected acquisition value of the game medium per use can be increased, and the effectiveness of the demotion avoidance privilege can be improved.

The typical perspective view showing an example of the blockade state of a slot machine. The typical perspective view showing an example of the open state of a slot machine. The typical front view showing an example of a front door. The typical back view showing an example of a front door. The typical front view showing an example of a housing | casing. The typical exploded perspective view showing an example of the left reel device. The typical plane expanded view showing an example of a design belt. The typical rear view showing an example of the internal structure of a selector. Explanatory drawing showing the example in-kind medal detection of a selector. The block diagram showing the electrical structural example of a slot machine. The flowchart showing an example of the power failure interruption process of a main control board. The flowchart showing an example of the timer interruption process of a main control board. The flowchart showing in detail an example of the backup process executed in the timer interrupt process of the main control board. The flowchart showing an example of the main process of a main control board. The flowchart showing an example of the probability setting process of a main control board. The flowchart showing an example of the normal game process of a main control board. The flowchart showing an example of the fluctuation waiting process in the normal game process of the main control board. The flowchart showing an example of the adjustment process in the fluctuation | variation waiting process of a main control board. The flowchart showing an example of the medal acceptance confirmation process in the fluctuation waiting process of the main control board. The flowchart showing an example of the medal acceptance process in the fluctuation waiting process of the main control board. The flowchart showing an example of the rotation control process in the normal game process of a main control board. The flowchart showing an example of the acquired medal payout process in the normal game process of the main control board. The flowchart showing an example of the process during the active material operation in the normal game process of the main control board. The flowchart showing an example of the accessory action determination process in the normal game process of the main control board. The flowchart showing an example of the timer interruption process in a sub control board. The flowchart showing an example of the command interruption process in a sub control board. The flowchart showing an example of the main process in a sub control board. The flowchart showing an example of the short cycle timer process in the main process of a sub control board. The flowchart showing an example of the long cycle timer process in the main process of a sub control board. The flowchart showing an example of the first half part of the command confirmation process in the main process of a sub control board. The flowchart showing an example of the latter half part of the command confirmation process in the main process of a sub control board. The block diagram which represents notionally the game state transition accompanying game progress. FIG. 33A is an example of a notification mode when a special replay role is won in ART gaming state A, and FIG. 33A shows a case where a downgrade avoidance privilege cannot be used, and FIG. 33B shows a case where a downgrade avoidance privilege can be used. The schematic diagram to represent. FIG. 34A shows an example of a notification mode when a cherry role is won in RT gaming state 1 and RT gaming state 2, and FIG. 34A shows a case where the demotion avoidance privilege cannot be used, and FIG. The schematic diagram showing the case where it can utilize.

  The form of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described. In addition, after describing various conceptual configurations of the gaming machine according to the present invention, various specific configurations of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

[Conceptual composition]
A gaming machine according to the present invention includes a symbol display device that displays symbols, a unit game start operation device that is operated by a player to start a unit game, and a plurality of types according to operations on the unit game start operation device. The winning combination determining means for determining at least one type of winning combination from the combination and operated by the player to stop the variation of the symbol display by the symbol display device according to the operation on the unit game start operating device A variation stop operation device and a variation of the symbol display by the symbol display device are started in response to an operation on the unit game start operation device, and determined by the winning combination determining means in accordance with an operation on the variation stop operation device The symbol display control means for stopping fluctuation of the symbol display by the symbol display means with reference to the winning combination, and the game progress by repeating the unit game A gaming state transition control means for controlling transition between gaming states for a plurality of types of gaming states, an information notification apparatus for notifying information associated with the progress of the game, and a notification control means for controlling notification by the information notification apparatus. And a gaming machine including The symbol display device, the unit game start operating device, the winning combination determining means, the fluctuation stop operating device, the symbol display control means, the game state transition control means, and the notification control means may be the same as any known configuration.

  In the gaming machine A according to the present invention, the plurality of types of gaming states include a normal gaming state and a profit gaming state that is more advantageous for the player to acquire gaming media than the normal gaming state, and the transition to the gaming state In the profit gaming state, the control means, according to the final display of the predetermined number of unit games and the final display of a predetermined demoted symbol sequence depending on the winning of the demoted combination of the multiple types of combination by the symbol display device, Profit game state detachment control means for shifting from the profit game state to a predetermined game state that is disadvantageous to the profit game state with respect to acquisition of game media for the player among the plurality of types of game states.

  Here, the “profit gaming state” means a gaming state in which an expected acquisition value per unit game is larger than the normal gaming state. For example, the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than that in the normal gaming state. An RT gaming state that is a large RT state, an AT gaming state that is an AT state in which notification for promoting a winning of a predetermined incomplete winning small role is performed, and an ART gaming state in which the RT state and the AT state are combined are raised. In addition, as the “definite display of a predetermined demoted symbol sequence depending on the winning of the demoted role”, for example, in the complete stop state of the symbol display device of the symbol sequence representing the arrangement of one or more symbols corresponding to the demoted role Display along the active line (display when the relegation role is won by winning the relegation role), or one or more symbols when the relegation role is won but the relegation role does not win (if it is missed) The display along the effective line in the complete stop state of the symbol display device representing the arrangement (when the demoted role is won by winning the demoted role) can be mentioned.

  Further, in the gaming machine A according to the present invention, the notification control unit causes the notification device to notify demotion avoidance information related to avoidance of definite display of the demoted symbol sequence by the symbol display device; and The privilege accumulation number update that increases the privilege accumulation number based on establishment of a predetermined privilege accumulation condition in the game progress and decreases the privilege accumulation number according to the notification of the demotion avoidance information by the notification device in the profit gaming state. And the demotion avoidance information notification control by the demotion avoidance information notification control means when the accumulated bonus number is equal to or greater than a predetermined privilege activation allowable threshold, based on a selective notification selection operation selectively performed by the player. Selection means for determining whether or not to execute.

  Here, “demotion avoidance information” means information for avoiding that the demotion symbol column is confirmed and displayed, and as demotion avoidance information, for example, information on the type of the demoted role that is elected, Information on the symbols to be targeted in order not to display the demoted symbol series, color information for identifying the demoted role that has been elected from other demoted roles, and the operation order of the variable stop operation device to display the promoted symbol sequence It is done. As privilege accumulation conditions, for example, winning of a specific role or occurrence of winning or missing, winning of a privilege accumulation lottery according to specific winning or winning or missing is mentioned. For example, the privilege accumulation number updating means increases the privilege accumulation number by “1” in accordance with the establishment of the privilege accumulation condition, and the privilege accumulation number is equal to or greater than “1” (a kind of privilege activation allowable threshold). The increase is determined by determining the number of increases of one type out of a plurality of types of increase by lottery according to the configuration that can be used and the privilege accumulation condition is reduced by “1” according to the use of the privilege. The privilege accumulation number is increased according to the number, and the privilege can be used when the privilege accumulation number is “1” (a kind of privilege activation allowable threshold) or more, and is decreased by “1” according to the privilege usage. Increased according to the configuration and the bonus accumulation condition, the bonus can be used when the bonus accumulation number is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (a kind of privilege activation threshold), and decreased by the predetermined number according to the bonus usage A configuration is mentioned. Moreover, the structure which restrict | limits the frequency | count of the privilege which can be saved to a predetermined | prescribed upper limit may be sufficient, and as a management form of a privilege accumulation | storage number, the form managed using a software counter or a hardware counter, or an upper limit is "1". In such a case, a form of management using a flag is further included. Examples of the predetermined notification selection operation include an operation on an existing operation device such as a bet operation device, a unit game start operation device, and a variable stop operation device, and an operation on a dedicated operation device for inputting a change in notification.

  In the case of the gaming machine A according to the present invention, since it is possible to determine whether or not the player uses the demotion avoidance benefit when the demotion avoidance privilege is available, the unit game of the final number of times in the profit gaming state The demotion avoidance benefit can be prevented from being used in vain, and once the demotion avoidance benefit is determined by determining whether to use the demotion avoidance benefit according to the number of remaining unit games at the time of winning the demoted role It is possible to increase the expected acquisition value of the game medium per use, and to improve the effectiveness of the demotion avoidance privilege.

  The gaming machine B according to the present invention is different from the gaming machine A described above in that there are a plurality of types of gaming states, the normal gaming state and the profitable gaming state advantageous for the player to acquire gaming media from the normal gaming state, and the Including the specific gaming state that mediates the transition to the profit gaming state, and the gaming state transition control means is configured to win the relegation of the plurality of types of roles by the symbol display device in the specific gaming state. In response to the establishment of the demotion condition based on the confirmed display of the predetermined demotion symbol sequence depending on the transition from the specific gaming state to the normal gaming state, from the specific gaming state according to the establishment of the promotion condition in the specific gaming state Specific game state leaving control means for shifting to the profit game state is included.

  Here, the “specific game state” means a game state for determining whether or not to shift to the profit game state, and if the expected acquisition value of the game medium per unit game is lower than the profit game state. For example, it may be the same state as the normal gaming state, the RT gaming state, the AT gaming state, the ART gaming state, or the like. Examples of the establishment of the demoting condition based on the confirmed display of the demoted symbol sequence include the occurrence of one confirmed display of the demoted symbol sequence and the occurrence of multiple confirmed displays of the demoted symbol sequence. In addition, as the establishment of the promotion condition, for example, the end of the unit game of the specified number of times before the demotion condition is established, a plurality of confirmation display of a predetermined promotion symbol sequence depending on the winning of the promotion role before the demotion condition is established Occurrence is mentioned.

  Further, in the gaming machine B according to the present invention, similarly to the gaming machine A described above, the notification control means determines whether the demoted symbol string by the symbol display device is in accordance with the winning of the demoted role in the specific gaming state. Demotion avoidance information notification control means for notifying demotion avoidance information related to avoidance of confirmation display by the notification device, and increasing the number of privilege accumulation based on establishment of the privilege accumulation condition in the game progress, and the demotion avoidance information by the notification device In the case where the bonus accumulation number is equal to or greater than a predetermined privilege activation allowable threshold based on a bonus accumulation number update means for reducing the bonus accumulation number according to the notification, and a selective notification selection operation selectively performed by the player. Selection means for determining whether or not to perform notification control of the demotion avoidance information by the demotion avoidance information notification control means.

  In the case of the gaming machine B according to the present invention, in the case where the demotion avoidance benefit is available, it is possible to determine whether or not the player uses the demotion avoidance benefit. By determining whether to use the privilege, the probability of transition to the profit gaming state per use of the demoting avoidance privilege can be increased, and the effectiveness of the demoting avoidance privilege can be improved. Specifically, when the promotion condition is the end of a predetermined number of unit games, a predetermined promotion symbol depending on the number of bonus accumulation at the time of winning and the remaining number of unit games and depending on the winning of the promotion role In the case where the display is confirmed multiple times in the column, it is determined whether or not the demotion avoidance benefit is used according to the number of confirmed displays of the promoted symbol array.

  Like the gaming machine B described above, the gaming machine C according to the present invention has a plurality of types of gaming states in the normal gaming state and the profitable gaming state that is advantageous for the player to acquire gaming media from the normal gaming state, and Including the specific gaming state that mediates the transition to the profitable gaming state, but unlike the gaming machine B, the gaming state transition control means is configured to use the plurality of types of the symbol display device in the specific gaming state. In accordance with the establishment of a promotion condition based on a fixed display of a predetermined demote symbol sequence depending on the winning combination of the promotion combination of the combination, the transition from the specific gaming state to the profit gaming state, the demotion condition in the specific gaming state Specific game state leaving control means for shifting from the specific game state to the normal game state according to establishment is included.

  Here, the “promotion promotion information” means information for assisting that the promotion symbol sequence is confirmed and displayed, and as the promotion promotion information, for example, information on the type of the promoted role elected, Information on the symbols that should be targeted to display the promoted symbol sequence, color information for identifying the selected promoted role from other promoted roles, and the operation order of the variable stop operating device for displaying the promoted symbol sequence It is done. As privilege accumulation conditions, for example, winning of a specific role or occurrence of winning or missing, winning of a privilege accumulation lottery according to specific winning or winning or missing is mentioned.

  Further, unlike the gaming machine B described above, the notification control means is a promotion promotion information notification control means for causing the notification device to notify promotion promotion information related to promotion of the confirmed display of the promoted symbol sequence by the symbol display device, A bonus accumulation number updating unit that increases the bonus accumulation number based on establishment of the privilege accumulation condition in the game progress and decreases the bonus accumulation number according to the notification of the promotion promotion information by the notification device, and selection by the player On the basis of a specific predetermined notification selection operation, it is determined whether or not to perform notification control of the demotion avoidance information by the promotion promotion information notification control means when the privilege accumulation number is equal to or greater than a predetermined privilege activation allowable threshold. And selecting means.

  Examples of the establishment of the promotion condition based on the confirmed display of the promoted symbol sequence include the occurrence of one confirmed display of the promoted symbol sequence and the occurrence of multiple confirmed displays of the promoted symbol sequence. In addition, as the establishment of the demoting condition, for example, the end of the unit game of the prescribed number of times before the promotion condition is established, the predetermined display of a predetermined promotion symbol sequence depending on the winning of the demoted role before the promotion condition is established Occurrence is mentioned.

  In the case of the gaming machine C according to the present invention, when the promotion promotion privilege is available, the player can determine whether or not to use the promotion promotion privilege. By determining whether or not to use the privilege, it is possible to increase the probability of transition to the profit gaming state per use of the promotion promotion privilege, and to improve the effectiveness of the promotion promotion privilege. Specifically, when the demotion condition is the end of a predetermined number of unit games, a predetermined demotion symbol depending on the number of bonus accumulation at the time of winning and the remaining number of unit games and depending on the winning of the demoted role In the case where the display is confirmed multiple times in the column, it is determined whether or not the promotion promotion privilege is used according to the number of confirmed displays of the demoted symbol array.

In the above gaming machine A,
The notification control means further includes a relegation combination winning information notification control means for informing the relegation combination winning information related to the relegation winning combination by the notification device according to the winning of the relegation combination in the profit gaming state,
In accordance with the notification selection operation, the selection unit is configured to change notification of the demoted combination winning information based on the demoted combination winning information notification control unit to notification to the demoting avoidance information based on the demotion avoidance information notification control unit It is preferable that Hereinafter, the gaming machine having this configuration is also referred to as “gaming machine A1”. Here, the “relegated role winning information” means information that can identify the winning of the demoted role from the winning of other roles.

  In the case of the gaming machine A1, since the winning is notified according to the winning of the demoted role, it is reliably suppressed that the opportunity to effectively use the demoting avoidance privilege is missed.

In the above gaming machine A,
Based on the notification selection operation, the selection unit automatically performs the demotion avoidance information notification control by the demotion avoidance information notification control unit according to the winning of the demoted combination in the profit gaming state It is preferable that one of the notification modes different from the information notification mode and the demotion avoidance information notification mode is selected. Hereinafter, the gaming machine having this configuration is also referred to as “gaming machine A2”.

  Here, examples of the notification mode different from the demotion avoidance information notification mode include a mode in which it is notified that the demotion role has been won but no demotion avoidance information is informed, and a mode in which the demotion role is not informed itself. .

  In the case of the gaming machine A2, once the notification mode is selected, the desired notification mode is maintained until the notification mode is changed, so that the notification is changed every time a relegation role is won like the gaming machine A1. Since no operation is required, the smoothness of the game progress is improved.

In the above gaming machine A2,
The notification control means further includes a relegation combination winning information notification control means for informing the relegation combination winning information related to the relegation winning combination by the notification device according to the winning of the relegation combination in the profit gaming state,
The selection means is automatically demoted in which notification control of the demoted combination winning information is automatically executed by the demoted combination winning information notification control means in accordance with the demotion avoidance information notification mode and the winning of the demoted combination in the profit gaming state. It is preferable that one of the winning combination notification modes is selected. Hereinafter, the gaming machine having this configuration is also referred to as “gaming machine A3”.

  In the case of the gaming machine A2, as in the case of the gaming machine A1, since the winning is notified according to the winning of the demoted role, it is surely suppressed that the opportunity to effectively use the demoting avoidance privilege is overlooked. The

In the above gaming machines A1 to A3,
It is preferable that the prescribed number of times is larger than the number corresponding to the average interval of winning of the demoted roles based on the winning probability of the demoting role. Hereinafter, the gaming machine having this configuration is also referred to as “gaming machine A4”.

  In the case of the gaming machine A4, the demotion avoidance benefit is not used when the number of remaining unit games is smaller than the average number of consecutive non-winnings corresponding to the average interval of winning of the relegation based on the winning probability of the relegation On the other hand, if the number of remaining unit games is greater than the average number of consecutive non-wins, the expected value of the game medium to be acquired per use of the demotion avoidance benefit increases by using the demotion avoidance benefit. In addition, the effectiveness of the demotion avoidance benefit is further improved.

In the above gaming machines A1 to A3,
The profit game state includes a plurality of types of internal states different in the specified number of times,
The game state transition control means further includes a transition destination lottery means for determining the internal state of the transition destination from a plurality of types of internal states by lottery,
It is preferable that the notification control unit further includes a transition destination notification control unit that notifies the information about the internal state of the transition destination by the notification device. Hereinafter, the gaming machine having this configuration is also referred to as “gaming machine A5”. Here, examples of the information regarding the internal state of the migration destination include information on a predetermined number of times corresponding to the internal state of the migration destination, and information that definitely identifies which of a plurality of types of internal states has been selected. Note that the information related to the internal state of the migration destination may be information suggesting which of a plurality of types of internal states has been selected.

  The gaming machine A5 has substantially the same effect as the gaming machine A even if the profit gaming state includes a plurality of types of internal states with different prescribed times.

In the above gaming machine A5,
It is preferable that the specified number of times corresponding to at least one type of internal state of the plurality of types of internal states is greater than the number of times corresponding to an average interval of winning of demoted roles based on the winning probability of demoting roles. Hereinafter, the gaming machine having this configuration is also referred to as “gaming machine A6”.

  In the case of the gaming machine A6, when the number of remaining unit games is larger than the average consecutive non-winning number of relegation roles, the demotion avoidance benefit is used, so that the game medium per use of the demotion avoidance benefit Since the acquired expected value increases, the effectiveness of the demotion avoidance benefit is further improved.

In the above gaming machines A1 to A3,
The profit game state includes a plurality of types of internal states having different expected game media acquisition values per unit game,
It is preferable that the gaming state transition control means further includes a transition destination lottery means for determining a transition destination internal state from a plurality of types of internal states by lottery. Hereinafter, the gaming machine having this configuration is also referred to as “gaming machine A7”.

  The gaming machine A7 has substantially the same effect as the gaming machine A even if the profit gaming state includes a plurality of types of internal states with different prescribed times.

In the above gaming machine A7,
It is preferable that the specified number of times corresponding to at least one type of internal state of the plurality of types of internal states is greater than the number of times corresponding to an average interval of winning of demoted roles based on the winning probability of demoting roles. Hereinafter, the gaming machine having this configuration is also referred to as “gaming machine A8”.

  In the case of the gaming machine A8, a demotion avoidance benefit is used when the expected acquisition value of the game medium per unit game is the largest and the remaining number of unit games is larger than the average number of consecutive consecutive non-wins As a result, the expected value of the game medium per use of the demotion avoidance benefit is further increased, so that the effectiveness of the demotion avoidance benefit is further improved.

In the above gaming machine B,
The notification control means further includes a relegation combination winning information notification control means for informing the relegation combination winning information related to the relegation winning combination by the notification device according to the winning of the relegation combination in the profit gaming state,
In accordance with the notification selection operation, the selection unit is configured to change notification of the demoted combination winning information based on the demoted combination winning information notification control unit to notification to the demoting avoidance information based on the demotion avoidance information notification control unit It is preferable that Hereinafter, the gaming machine having this configuration is also referred to as “gaming machine B1”.

  In the case of the gaming machine B1, since the winning is notified in accordance with the winning of the demoted role, it is possible to suppress missing an opportunity to effectively use the demoting avoidance privilege. For example, even if you are refraining from using the demotion avoidance benefit until you receive a predetermined number of demotion avoidance benefits, as in the case where the demotion role is established in the unit game around the final number of times, Because there is a high possibility that the transition to the profit gaming state can be realized by using one demotion avoidance privilege, and there is an opportunity to increase the number of times of transition to the profit gaming state per one use of the demotion avoidance privilege. It is. This further improves the effectiveness of the promotion avoidance benefit.

In the above gaming machine B,
Based on the notification selection operation, the selection unit automatically performs the demotion avoidance information notification control by the demotion avoidance information notification control unit according to the winning of the demoted combination in the profit gaming state It is preferable that one of the notification modes different from the information notification mode and the demotion avoidance information notification mode is selected. Hereinafter, the gaming machine having this configuration is also referred to as “gaming machine B2”.

  Here, examples of the notification mode different from the demotion avoidance information notification mode include a mode in which it is notified that the demotion role has been won but no demotion avoidance information is informed, and a mode in which the demotion role is not informed itself. .

  In the case of the gaming machine B2, once the notification mode is selected, the desired notification mode is maintained until the notification mode is changed, so that the notification is changed for each delegation winning combination like the gaming machine A1. Since no operation is required, the smoothness of the game progress is improved.

In the above gaming machine B2,
The notification control means further includes a relegation combination winning information notification control means for informing the relegation combination winning information related to the relegation winning combination by the notification device according to the winning of the relegation combination in the profit gaming state,
The selection means is automatically demoted in which notification control of the demoted combination winning information is automatically executed by the demoted combination winning information notification control means in accordance with the demotion avoidance information notification mode and the winning of the demoted combination in the profit gaming state. It is preferable that one of the winning combination notification modes is selected. Hereinafter, the gaming machine having this configuration is also referred to as “gaming machine B3”.

  In the case of the gaming machine B2, as in the case of the gaming machine B1, since the winning is notified according to the winning of the demoted role, it is surely suppressed that the opportunity to effectively use the demoting avoidance privilege is overlooked. The

In the above gaming machines B1 to B3,
The promotion condition is the end of a predetermined number of unit games,
It is preferable that the demotion condition is a one-time confirmation display of a predetermined demotion symbol sequence depending on winning of a demotion combination among the plurality of types of combinations by the symbol display device in the specific gaming state. Hereinafter, the gaming machine having this configuration is also referred to as “gaming machine B4”.

  In the case of gaming machine B4, by using the demotion avoidance benefit when the remaining number of unit games is less than the average consecutive non-winning number of demotion roles multiplied by the available number of demotion avoidance benefits based on the bonus accumulation number In addition, the number of transitions to the profit gaming state per use of the demotion avoidance privilege can be increased, and the effectiveness of the demotion avoidance privilege is further improved.

In the above gaming machine B4,
It is preferable that the prescribed number of times is larger than the number corresponding to the average interval of winning of the demoted roles based on the winning probability of the demoting role. Hereinafter, the gaming machine having this configuration is also referred to as “gaming machine B5”.

  In the case of gaming machine B5, when the remaining number of unit games is less than the average number of consecutive consecutive non-wins of the demoted role, the transition to the profitable gaming state per use of the demotion avoidance benefit is performed by using the demotion avoidance benefit The number of times can be increased, and the effectiveness of the demotion avoidance benefit is further improved.

In the above gaming machine B4 or B5,
The demotion avoidance privilege is stored once until the number of times of use of the demotion avoidance privilege based on the accumulated number of benefits reaches a predetermined number of savings that is equal to or more than the average number of times the demotion role is won in the prescribed number of unit games. By using the demotion avoidance benefits collectively in the specific gaming state, the above-mentioned provision is made so that the expected value of the number of times of transition to the profit gaming state is greater than when using the demotion avoidance benefits in each specific gaming state. It is preferable that the number of times, the establishment probability of the privilege accumulation condition, and the winning probability of the demoted combination are set. Hereinafter, the gaming machine having this configuration is also referred to as “gaming machine B6”.

  In the case of the gaming machine B6, basically, the demotion avoidance benefit is not used until the number of times that the demotion avoidance benefit can be used reaches the predetermined number of savings, and the number of times that the use of the demotion avoidance benefit becomes equal to or greater than the predetermined number of savings. By using the demotion avoidance benefits collectively, it is possible to increase the expected value of the game media to be acquired per demotion avoidance privilege for a predetermined number of savings, and the effectiveness of the demotion avoidance benefits is further improved.

In the above gaming machine B4 or B5,
The specific gaming state includes a plurality of types of internal states having different transition probabilities to the profit gaming state,
The game state transition control means further includes a transition destination lottery means for determining the internal state of the transition destination from a plurality of types of internal states by lottery,
It is preferable that the notification control unit further includes a transition destination notification control unit that notifies the information about the internal state of the transition destination by the notification device. Hereinafter, the gaming machine having this configuration is also referred to as “gaming machine B7”.

  Here, “different probabilities of transition to profit gaming state” implies the case where the prescribed number of times corresponding to each internal state is different, or the case where the winning probabilities of the demoted roles are different. Examples of the information regarding the internal state of the migration destination include information on the specified number of times corresponding to the internal state of the migration destination and information that definitely identifies which of the multiple types of internal states has been selected. Note that the information related to the internal state of the migration destination may be information suggesting which of a plurality of types of internal states has been selected.

  In the case of the gaming machine B7, basically, the demotion avoidance benefit is used when the internal state having the highest probability of transition to the profit gaming state is selected, and the demotion avoidance benefit is selected when other internal states are selected. By not using, the number of transitions to the profit gaming state can be increased, and the effectiveness of the downgrade avoidance benefit is further improved.

In the above gaming machine B4 or B5,
The profit gaming state includes a plurality of types of internal states having different profit rates,
The game state transition control means further includes a transition destination lottery means for determining the internal state of the transition destination from a plurality of types of internal states by lottery,
It is preferable that the notification control unit further includes a transition destination notification control unit that notifies the information about the internal state of the transition destination by the notification device. Hereinafter, the gaming machine having this configuration is also referred to as “gaming machine B8”.

  Here, “Different profit rate” is demoted when the prescribed number of times corresponding to each internal state is different, when the continuation rate in the unit game state is different, or when the expected acquisition value of game media per unit game is different This implies the case where the winning probabilities are different. Examples of the information regarding the internal state of the migration destination include information on the specified number of times corresponding to the internal state of the migration destination and information that definitely identifies which of the multiple types of internal states has been selected. Note that the information related to the internal state of the migration destination may be information suggesting which of a plurality of types of internal states has been selected.

  In the case of the gaming machine B8, basically, the demotion avoidance benefit is used in the specific gaming state scheduled to shift to the internal state with the highest profit rate, and the demotion avoidance privilege in the specific gaming state scheduled to shift to the other internal state. By not using, it is possible to increase the expected value of the game media to be acquired per transition to the profit game state once, and the effectiveness of the demotion avoidance privilege is further improved.

In the above gaming machines B1 to B3,
The promotion condition is the end of a predetermined number of unit games,
It is preferable that the demotion condition is a fixed display of a predetermined demotion symbol sequence multiple times depending on winning of a demotion combination of the plurality of types of combinations by the symbol display device in the specific gaming state. Hereinafter, the gaming machine having this configuration is also referred to as “gaming machine B9”.

  In the case of the gaming machine B9, it has substantially the same effect as the gaming machine B1, and in the final unit game of the specified number of times, the state in which the demoted symbol array is not displayed or the number of confirmed display of the demoted symbol array is demoted. If you are elected as a demoted role in the final unit game of the specified number of times less than the number of times that satisfy the condition, you can prevent the use of the demoted avoidance benefit in vain and further improve the effectiveness of the demotion avoidance benefit To do.

In the above gaming machines B1 to B3,
The promotion condition is a one-time confirmation display of a predetermined promotion symbol sequence depending on winning of a promotion combination of the plurality of types of combinations by the symbol display device in the specific gaming state,
The demotion condition is a one-time confirmation display of a predetermined demotion symbol sequence depending on the winning of a demotion combination of the plurality of types of combinations by the symbol display device in the specific gaming state,
At least one of the specific gaming state and the profit gaming state includes a plurality of types of internal states with different transition probabilities to the profit gaming state,
The game state transition control means further includes a transition destination lottery means for determining the internal state of the transition destination from a plurality of types of internal states by lottery,
It is preferable that the notification control unit further includes a transition destination notification control unit that notifies the information about the internal state of the transition destination by the notification device. Hereinafter, the gaming machine having this configuration is also referred to as “gaming machine B10”.

  The gaming machine B10 has substantially the same effect as the above gaming machine B3 and gaming machine B4.

In the above gaming machines B1 to B3,
The promotion condition is a fixed display of a plurality of predetermined promotion symbol sequences depending on the winning of the promotion combination of the plurality of types of combinations by the symbol display device in the specific gaming state,
It is preferable that the demotion condition is a one-time confirmation display of a predetermined demotion symbol sequence depending on winning of a demotion combination of the plurality of types of combinations by the symbol display device in the specific gaming state. Hereinafter, the gaming machine having this configuration is also referred to as “gaming machine B11”.

  In the case of the gaming machine B11, it is necessary to further display the promoted symbols for the number of times corresponding to the state in which the promoted symbol row is not fixedly displayed or the ratio of the winning probability of the relegated role to the winning probability of the promoted character. If you win the demotion role in the state, do not use the demotion avoidance benefits, otherwise use the demotion avoidance benefits, the number of transitions to the specific gaming state per one use of demotion avoidance specific Can be increased.

In the above gaming machine C,
The notification control means further includes a promotion role winning information notification control means for causing the notification device to notify the promotion role winning information related to the promotion of the promotion role in accordance with the winning of the promotion role in the profit gaming state,
In the configuration, the selection unit changes the notification of the promotion combination winning information based on the promotion combination winning information notification control unit to the promotion promotion information based on the promotion promotion information notification control unit according to the notification selection operation. Preferably there is. Hereinafter, the gaming machine having this configuration is also referred to as “gaming machine C1”. Here, the “promotional role winning information” means information that allows the winning of the promoted role to be distinguished from the winning of other roles.

  In the case of the gaming machine C1, as in the case of the gaming machine B1, since the winning is notified according to the winning of the promoted role, it is possible to suppress overlooking the opportunity to effectively use the promotion promotion privilege. This further improves the effectiveness of the promotion avoidance benefit.

In the above gaming machine C,
The selection means, based on the notification selection operation, the promotion promotion in which the promotion control information notification control by the promotion promotion information notification control means is automatically executed according to the winning of the promotion role in the profit gaming state It is preferable that one of a notification mode different from the information notification mode and the promotion promotion information notification mode is selected. Hereinafter, the gaming machine having this configuration is also referred to as “gaming machine C2”.

  Here, the notification mode different from the promotion promotion information notification mode includes a mode in which the promotion role is notified but the promotion promotion information is not notified, and a mode in which the promotion role itself is not notified. . In addition, as a configuration for changing the notification mode, a predetermined notification mode can be automatically changed according to a configuration that can be changed only by a notification selection operation or a predetermined condition, for example, every promotion to a profit gaming state or a subsequent demotion. The structure which returns to is mentioned.

  In the case of the gaming machine C2, once the notification mode is selected, the desired notification mode is maintained over a plurality of unit games until the notification mode is changed. Since the operation of changing the notification every time becomes unnecessary, the smoothness of the game progress is improved.

In the above gaming machine C2,
The notification control means further includes a promotion role winning information notification control means for causing the notification device to notify the promotion role winning information related to the winning of the demoted role in response to the winning of the promotion role in the profit gaming state,
The selection means is a promotion in which notification control of the promotion combination winning information by the promotion combination winning information notification control means is automatically executed according to the promotion promotion information notification mode and the winning of the promotion combination in the profit gaming state It is preferable that one of the winning combination notification modes is selected. Hereinafter, the gaming machine having this configuration is also referred to as “gaming machine C3”.

  In the case of the gaming machine C2, as in the case of the gaming machine C1, since the winning is notified in accordance with the winning of the promotion role, it is surely suppressed that the opportunity to effectively use the promotion avoidance privilege is missed. The

In the above gaming machines C1 to C3,
The demotion condition is the end of a specified number of unit games,
The promotion condition is a one-time confirmation display of a predetermined promotion symbol sequence depending on winning of a promotion combination of the plurality of types of combinations by the symbol display device in the specific gaming state,
At least one of the specific gaming state and the profit gaming state includes a plurality of types of internal states with different transition probabilities to the profit gaming state,
The game state transition control means further includes a transition destination lottery means for determining the internal state of the transition destination from a plurality of types of internal states by lottery,
It is preferable that the notification control unit further includes a transition destination notification control unit that notifies the information about the internal state of the transition destination by the notification device. Hereinafter, the gaming machine having this configuration is also referred to as “gaming machine C4”.

  The gaming machine C4 has substantially the same effect as the above gaming machine B7 and gaming machine B8. In the description of the effects of the gaming machine B7 and the gaming machine B8, “promotion” is read as “demotion”, “demotion” is “promotion”, and “demotion avoidance privilege” is “promotion promotion privilege”.

In the above gaming machines C1 to C3,
The demotion condition is the end of a specified number of unit games,
It is preferable that the promotion condition is a fixed display of a plurality of predetermined promotion symbol sequences depending on winning of a promotion combination among the plurality of types of combinations by the symbol display device in the specific gaming state. Hereinafter, the gaming machine having this configuration is also referred to as “gaming machine C5”.

  The gaming machine C5 has substantially the same effect as the gaming machine B9. In the description of the effect of the gaming machine B9, “promotion” is read as “demotion”, “demotion” is “promotion”, and “demotion avoidance privilege” is “promotion promotion privilege”.

In the above gaming machines C1 to C3,
The promotion condition is a one-time confirmation display of a predetermined promotion symbol sequence depending on winning of a promotion combination of the plurality of types of combinations by the symbol display device in the specific gaming state,
The demotion condition is a one-time confirmation display of a predetermined demotion symbol sequence depending on the winning of a demotion combination of the plurality of types of combinations by the symbol display device in the specific gaming state,
At least one of the specific gaming state and the profit gaming state includes a plurality of types of internal states with different transition probabilities to the profit gaming state,
The game state transition control means further includes a transition destination lottery means for determining the internal state of the transition destination from a plurality of types of internal states by lottery,
It is preferable that the notification control unit further includes a transition destination notification control unit that notifies the information about the internal state of the transition destination by the notification device. Hereinafter, the gaming machine having this configuration is also referred to as “gaming machine C6”.

  The gaming machine C6 has substantially the same effect as the gaming machine B10 described above. In the above description of the effect of the gaming machine B10, “promotion” is read as “demotion”, “demotion” as “promotion”, and “demotion avoidance privilege” as “promotion promotion privilege”.

In the above gaming machines C1 to C3,
The promotion condition is a one-time confirmation display of a predetermined promotion symbol sequence depending on winning of a promotion combination of the plurality of types of combinations by the symbol display device in the specific gaming state,
It is preferable that the demotion condition is a plurality of confirmed display of a predetermined demotion symbol sequence depending on winning of a demotion combination of the plurality of types of combinations by the symbol display device in the specific gaming state. Hereinafter, the gaming machine having this configuration is also referred to as “gaming machine C7”.

  The gaming machine C7 has substantially the same effect as the gaming machine B11. In the above description of the effect of the gaming machine B11, “promotion” is read as “demotion”, “demotion” as “promotion”, and “demotion avoidance privilege” as “promotion promotion privilege”.

[Specific configuration]
Specific embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following, specific examples of a spinning-reel type gaming machine using medals as gaming media will be described as gaming machines. However, the present invention is not limited to these specific examples, and the gaming machine can be appropriately used without departing from the gist of the present invention. The design may be changed.

  The slot machine will be described. In addition, after outline about the whole structure of the slot machine of this form, the characteristic of this form and the structure relevant to it are collectively demonstrated in detail.

[Overall configuration]
The overall structure of the slot machine of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of the slot machine showing a closed state with the front door closed, and FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the slot machine showing an open state with the front door opened. 3 is a schematic front view showing an example of the configuration of the front door, FIG. 4 is a schematic rear view showing an example of the configuration of the front door, and FIG. 5 is an example of the configuration inside the housing. It is a typical front view showing. In FIG. 2, FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, various wirings are omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 101, a front door 102, a symbol display variation unit 103 that performs symbol variation display, and accepts an actual medal to be inserted. And the inserted medal handling device 104 that selectively performs the return, and a medal (hereinafter also referred to as “credit medal”) placed in the slot machine 100 as a medal possessed by the player, disposed behind the credit number fluoroscopic window 167. Credit number display device 105 (see FIG. 10) for displaying the number of bets, bet input device 106 for betting credit medals, and bet number display for displaying the number of medals (hereinafter also referred to as “bet number”) bet by the player. A device 107, a payment input device 108 for adjusting the medal, a hopper device 109 for storing and releasing the actual medal, and a medal adjustment An acoustic device 110 that performs an adjustment notification at the time, an error notification when an error occurs, and a sound system effect notification accompanying the progress of the game, a main control board 301 that controls the operation of the slot machine 100 (see also FIG. 4), and a sub control board 302 And a power supply board 300 (see FIG. 10) that is arranged inside the power supply unit 112 and generates and supplies internal power of a predetermined voltage based on external power. Further, the slot machine 100 includes a variation start input device 113 for starting symbol variation in the symbol display variation unit 103, a variation stop input device 114 for stopping symbol variation, and a player's acquisition in one game. The number-of-acquisition display device 115 for displaying the number of medals (hereinafter also referred to as “acquired medals”), the number of remaining games and the total number of medals acquired in special game states such as big bonuses and regular bonuses different from the normal game state, etc. A game progress display device 116 that displays the game progress status of the game, a light emitting device 117 that performs settlement notification, error notification, and light system effect notification accompanying game progress, and an auxiliary display that performs error notification and display system effect notification accompanying game progress. Device 118, reset input device 119 for returning the slot machine from various error states, and power supply board 300 A power input device 121 that controls the supply of power, a setting operation permission device 122 for permitting change and confirmation display of the setting value of the probability setting, a probability setting display device 123 that displays the setting value of the probability setting, A stop change input device 124 for changing a game form related to the stop and an automatic checkout change input device 125 for changing a game setting related to automatic checkout are provided. Hereinafter, the elements constituting the slot machine 100 will be described individually.

  The casing 101 has a box shape with an open front, and constitutes an outer shell of the slot machine 100. The housing 101 includes a top plate 101a, a bottom plate 101b, a back plate 101c, a left side plate 101d, and a right side plate 101e, which are joined by an adhesive, a screw, or the like. When installing in a game hall or the like, a slot machine fixing structure (common name: “island device”) in the game hall and the housing 101 are fixed by nails, screws, or the like. The material of each of the plates 101a to 101e constituting the housing 101 is generally wood, but may be other materials such as synthetic resin and metal. In the present invention, the housing may be integrally formed of synthetic resin, metal, or the like. In the present invention, the structure of the housing may be the same as any known structure.

  The front door 102 is attached to the front side of the housing 101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the housing 101. The front door 102 is provided with a locking device 132 having a key cylinder, and the locking device can lock the front door 102 with respect to the housing 101. More specifically, the locking device 132 includes a locking mechanism (not shown) and a key cylinder 132a (see FIG. 3) having a key insertion hole. The entrance of the key insertion hole of the key cylinder 132a is exposed to the front side of the front door 102. By inserting a predetermined setting key into the key insertion hole and performing a predetermined operation, the locking device 132 is unlocked and the front door 102 can be opened. On the other hand, the locking device 132 is automatically locked by closing the opened front door 102. The mechanism for attaching the front door 102 so as to be freely opened and closed may be the same as any known mechanism. The mechanism for locking the front door 102 to the housing 101 may be the same as any known mechanism. In the above description, the configuration including the casing 101 and the front door 102 that is openable and closable with respect to the casing 101 has been described. However, in the present invention, other configurations are possible as long as the inside of the slot machine can be exposed. May be.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 1, the front door 102 includes a game panel 151 for notifying the player of the game state, and a medal insertion for inserting a real medal into the slot machine 100 from the outside. A mouth 152, a medal discharge port 153 that discharges a medal from the inside of the slot machine 100 to the outside, a tray 154 that receives a medal released from the medal discharge port 153, a model name, a character related to a game, and the like are drawn. Plate 155. Further, the front door 102 includes an acoustic output port 156 that outputs sound from the acoustic device 110 (see FIG. 2) to the outside, and an auxiliary display see-through window 157 for seeing through the display of the auxiliary display device 118. Yes. In addition, the front door 102 is provided with an ashtray 158 that can be reversed to the left side of the tray 154 to the lower side on the near side.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game panel 151 of the front door 102 is positioned in front of the symbol display variation unit 103 (see FIG. 2) and corresponds to the left reel 171L, the middle reel 171M, and the right reel 171R. A symbol see-through portion 161 including a symbol see-through window 161L, a middle symbol see-through window 161M, and a right design see-through window 161R is provided. The left symbol see-through window 161L, the middle symbol see-through window 161M, and the right symbol see-through window 161R are arranged in the horizontal direction, and each of them has a vertically long shape and is transparent or translucent. The player can visually recognize a part of the symbols drawn on the outer surface of the left reel 171L, the middle reel 171M, and the right reel 171R through the left symbol perspective window 161L, the middle symbol perspective window 161M, and the right symbol perspective window 161R. . In this embodiment, although not shown, the number of symbols that can be visually recognized as a whole among the symbols drawn on the left reel 171L through the left symbol see-through window 161L is three. The same applies to the middle symbol perspective window 161M and the right symbol perspective window 161R. That is, in a state where all the reels (171L, 171M, 171R) are stopped, the player can visually recognize the entire nine symbols (= 3 [number of symbols] × 3 [number of symbol see-through windows]). In addition, the number can also be changed by adjusting the vertical length of the symbol see-through windows 161L, 161M, 161R. In the present embodiment, the symbol see-through unit 161 includes the same number of symbol see-through windows (161L, 161M, 161R) as the number of reels of the symbol display changing unit 103. However, in the present invention, the symbol see-through unit is the whole of the symbol display changing unit. It may include only one symbol see-through window through which the reels can be seen together.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a combination line display unit 162 is formed on the game panel 151 of the front door 102. The combination line display unit 162 is drawn on the surface of the game panel 151 so as to connect the left symbol see-through window 161L, the left symbol see-through window 161M, and the left symbol see-through window 161R, and is a combination of middle stages parallel to each other in the horizontal direction. A line (hereinafter abbreviated as “middle line”) 162a, an upper combination line (hereinafter abbreviated as “upper line”) 162b, and a lower combination line (hereinafter abbreviated as “lower line”) 162c; A combination line 162d that rises right along the direction (hereinafter abbreviated as “right rise line”) and a combination line that descends right (hereinafter abbreviated as “right fall line”) 162e are included. In the present embodiment, the case where the number of combination lines is five has been described. However, in the present invention, the number of combination lines may be four or less, or six or more.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game panel 151 has an active line display portion 163 formed on the left side of the left symbol see-through window 161 </ b> L when viewed from the front. The valid line display unit 163 represents a combination line that is selectively valid according to the number of medals bet (hereinafter also referred to as “the number of bets”). The effective line display unit 163 includes a first effective line display unit 164, two second effective line display units 165a and 165b, and two third effective line display units 166a and 166b. “1” is drawn on the first active line display unit 164, and when one or more medals are bet in one game, the middle stage line 162a associated with the active line display unit 164 is effective. Represents that Further, “2” is drawn on each of the effective line display unit 165a and the effective line display unit 165b, and when two or more medals are bet in one game, the effective line display unit 165a and the effective line display unit 165a are displayed. This indicates that the upper horizontal line 162b and the lower parallel line 162c associated with the line display unit 165b are activated. Similarly, “3” is drawn in the effective line display unit 166a and the effective line display unit 166b, and when three medals are bet in one game, the effective line display unit 166a and the effective line display are displayed. This indicates that the right rising line 162d and the right falling line 162e corresponding to the portion 166b are activated. Hereinafter, the combination line activated by medal betting is also referred to as an “effective line”. In this embodiment, the maximum number of medals that can be bet in one game (hereinafter also referred to as “maximum specified number”) is three, but in the present invention, the maximum specified number is two or less or four or more. Also good. Further, in this embodiment, the number of sheets that can be bet on one combination line (162a to 162e) is one, but in the present invention, the number of sheets may be plural. The maximum value of the number of valid lines may be changed according to the gaming state. For example, the maximum number of valid lines may be five in the normal gaming state but only one in the JAC game in the special gaming state.

  The game panel 151 further includes a credit number see-through window 167 for seeing through the display of the credit number display device 105, a game progress see-through window 168 for seeing through the display of the game progress display device 116, and an acquired number display device. An acquired number see-through window 169 for seeing through the display 115 is formed. Each of the credit number see-through window 167, the game progress see-through window 168, and the earned number see-through window 169 is transparent or translucent.

  2 and 5, the symbol display variation unit 103 includes a left reel device 170L including a left reel 171L, a middle reel device 170M including a middle reel 171M, and a right including a right reel 171R. And a reel device 170R. The left reel device 170L, the middle reel device 170M, and the right reel device 170R are integrated by an upper fixing plate 172 and a lower fixing plate 173. The lower fixing plate 173 is attached to the casing 101, whereby the entire symbol display changing unit 103 is fixed to the casing 101. Each of the left reel 171L, the left reel 171M, and the left reel 171R has a cylindrical shape, and is supported so as to be rotatable about its central axis as a rotation axis. The left reel 171L, the middle reel 171M, and the right reel 171R are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction so that all the rotation axes thereof are located on the same line extending in the substantially horizontal direction. Each of the left reel 171L, the middle reel 171M, and the right reel 171R can rotate independently of each other.

  Here, the structure of each reel device (170L, 170M, 170R) will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7A to 7C. Since the left reel device 170L, the middle reel device 170M, and the right reel device 170R have substantially the same structure, only the structure of the left reel device 170L will be described in detail. FIG. 6 is a schematic exploded perspective view showing an example of the structure of the left reel device. FIG. 7A is a schematic plan view showing an example of the symbol belt of the left reel device, and FIG. 7B is a schematic plan view showing an example of the symbol belt of the middle reel device, FIG. 7C is a schematic plan view showing an example of a design belt of the right reel device. FIG. 6 shows a state where the symbol belt is removed from the left reel device. Moreover, in Fig.7 (a)-FIG.7 (c), the endless symbol belt is shown in the state expand | deployed planarly. Further, in FIGS. 7A to 7C, for convenience of the following description, array numbers from 1 to 21 are assigned to the left side of the symbol belt for each symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the left reel device 170L includes a left reel 171L, a reel driving device including a stepping motor 172L that rotates the left reel 171L, and a reference point (hereinafter, “ A reel reference point detecting device including a reel index sensor 173L for detecting a reel reference point) and a light blocking plate (sensor cut plate) fixed to the left reel 171L. The position of the light shielding plate corresponds to the position of the reel reference point.

  The left reel 171L includes a cage-shaped reel skeleton 174L having a circular outer periphery, an endless symbol belt 175L (see FIG. 7A) wound around the outer periphery of the reel skeleton 174L, and the center of the reel skeleton 174L. And a disk-shaped boss reinforcing plate 176L attached to the boss portion formed by a screw 178 or the like. As shown in FIG. 7A, a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are printed on the surface of the symbol belt 175L, which is the outer peripheral surface of the left reel 171L, by printing or the like (21 in this embodiment). It is drawn. The pair of seal portions formed along the longitudinal direction on both the left and right sides of the symbol belt 175L is attached to the reel skeleton 174L, thereby maintaining the endlessly wound state around the reel skeleton 174L. Note that the types of symbols and the like will be separately described in detail with reference to FIGS. 7 (a) to 7 (c).

  The stepping motor 172L of the reel driving device is attached to the support plate 177L with screws 179 or the like so that the rotation axis thereof is in the horizontal direction. The rotating shaft of the stepping motor 172L is connected to the boss reinforcing plate 176L, and the left reel 171L rotates in conjunction with the rotation of the rotating shaft of the stepping motor 172L. Thereby, the design belt 175L circulates along the circumferential surface. The stepping motor 172L receives a predetermined number of pulse signals (also referred to as an excitation signal or an excitation pulse) to rotate the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 172L once. When the left symbol belt 175L of the left reel 171L includes 21 symbols arranged at equal intervals in the long side direction (circumferential direction) as in this embodiment, the rotation axis of the stepping motor 172L is an integral multiple of 21. One rotation is performed by transmitting a number of pulse signals, for example, 504 pulse signals. In this case, the number of pulses necessary for switching from an arbitrary symbol to the next symbol is 24 pulses (= 504 [number of pulse signals] / 21 [symbol]). The rotation angle of the rotating shaft of the stepping motor 172L, that is, the relative rotation angle of the left reel 171L is specified by the number of receptions of this pulse signal. Hereinafter, a pulse signal for driving the stepping motor 172L is also referred to as a “drive signal”.

  The reel index sensor 173L of the reel reference point detection device includes a pair of light emitting elements 181L and light receiving elements 182L. The light emitting element 181L and the light receiving element 182L are fixed to the support plate 177L so as to be aligned in the radial direction of the left reel 171L at a predetermined interval. The light emitting element 181L emits inspection light, and the light receiving element 182L receives inspection light from the light emitting element 181L. The light blocking plate 183L of the reel reference point detection device has a base end portion 184L fixed to the boss reinforcing plate 176L of the left reel 171L and a tip end portion 185L bent substantially at right angles to the base end portion 184L. And rotates with the rotation of the left reel 171L. The tip 185L is disposed so as to pass through the gap between the light emitting element 181L and the light receiving element 182L every time the left reel 171L rotates, and when passing through the gap, the light emitting element 181L to the light receiving element 182L. Block the inspection light to. By detecting the interruption of the inspection light due to the passage of the tip 185L, the position of the light receiving element 182L (hereinafter also referred to as “fixed reference point”) fixed to the housing 101 and the tip fixed to the left reel 171L. It can be detected that the rotation position of the portion 185L is the same, that is, that the position of the fixed reference point and the rotation position of the reel reference point are the same. From the reel reference point detection device, a position detection signal is transmitted to the main control board 301 every time a block of inspection light is detected. Accordingly, the main control board 301 can confirm that the reel reference point has passed the fixed reference point based on the detection of the position detection signal.

  The absolute rotation position of the reel reference point is determined by detecting that the reel reference point has passed the fixed reference point and specifying the relative rotation angle of the reel reference point with respect to the fixed reference point. That is, the absolute rotational position of the reel reference point can be specified by the number of pulse signals transmitted to the reel drive device after receiving the position detection signal from the reel reference point detection device. Therefore, the main control board 301 measures the number of transmitted pulse signals from the time when the position detection signal is input, so that the number of symbols from the reference symbol located at the reel reference point passes through the fixed reference point. In addition, it is possible to determine how many times a pulse signal should be transmitted to the stepping motor 172L in order to stop a predetermined symbol at a fixed reference point. Thus, the predetermined symbol on the left reel 171L can be accurately stopped at a predetermined position that can be visually recognized through the left symbol display window 161L.

  Although only the left reel 171L has been described above, each of the middle reel 171M and the right reel device 171R is substantially the same as the left reel 171. In this embodiment, the left reel 171L rotates a cylindrical reel skeleton to which a design belt is attached endlessly. In the present invention, various reel devices can rotate an endless design belt. Other configurations may be used as long as they are configured.

  Here, for the symbols drawn on the left symbol belt 175L of the left reel 171L, the middle symbol belt 175M of the middle reel 171M, and the right symbol belt 175R of the right reel 171R, refer to FIGS. 7 (a) to 7 (c). While explaining. As shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C, each of the left symbol belt 175L, the middle symbol belt 175M, and the right symbol belt 175R has a “red 7” symbol (for example, in the left symbol belt 175L). No. 11 symbol), “Blue 7” symbol (for example, No. 18 symbol on the left symbol belt 175L), “Yellow 7” symbol (for example, No. 4 symbol on the left symbol belt 175L), “Replay” symbol (eg, No. 10 symbol on left symbol belt 175L), “Watermelon” symbol (eg, No. 7 symbol on left symbol belt 175L), and “Bell” symbol (eg, left symbol belt) 2nd symbol in 175L). Also, the left design belt 175L has a “red cherry” design (No. 1 design), a “blue cherry” design (No. 8 design), and a “yellow cherry” design (No. 15 design). The middle symbol belt 175M and the right symbol belt 175R include the “cherry” symbol (for example, the fourth symbol in the middle symbol belt 175M). In this embodiment, the case where the number of symbols in each of the left symbol belt 175L, the middle symbol belt 175M, and the right symbol belt 175R is 21 is illustrated, but in the present invention, the number of symbols may be 20 or less. It may be 22 or more.

  In this embodiment, when a combination of three symbols including only the “Red 7” symbol or a combination of three symbols including only the “Blue 7” symbol is displayed along one of the active lines (a big bonus combination) When winning, the game shifts to a big bonus game state. In addition, when a combination of three symbols including only the “yellow 7” symbol is confirmed and displayed along any of the active lines (regular bonus combination winning), the game proceeds to the regular bonus game state. In addition, when a combination of three symbols including only the “replay” symbol is displayed along one of the active lines (usually a replay winning), at least one “replay” symbol and at least one “bell” symbol are displayed. ”And a combination of symbols including only“ Replay ”and“ Bell ”symbols is displayed along one of the active lines (special replay winning prize), the game moves to the replaying state. . In addition, when a combination of symbols including only the “watermelon” symbol is displayed along one of the active lines (winning as a watermelon), the “bell” symbol is displayed fixed along one of the active lines. Case (usually a winning prize for the role of Bell), "Red 7" symbol, "Blue 7" symbol, or "Yellow 7" symbol, "Bell" symbol and "Bell" symbol combination in this order, any valid line If it is displayed along the line (winning of the 3 choice bell role), the combination of symbols including the “red cherry” symbol, “blue cherry” symbol, or “red cherry” symbol will be confirmed along any active line When displayed (winning of the 3-choice cherry role), a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

  In this embodiment, the normal replay role, the special replay role, and the bell role are complete winning combinations. Each symbol constituting the normal replay role, special replay role, and bell role can be stopped at any effective line by a slip stop control of less than a maximum of 5 symbols in a general slot machine, the left symbol belt 175L, All of the middle symbol belt 175M and the right symbol belt 175R are arranged at intervals of at least four symbols, and are controlled to be stopped as such. If two types of complete winning combination are won simultaneously, one of them may be preferentially won. On the other hand, the big bonus role, the regular bonus role, the watermelon role, the 3 choice bell role, and the 3 choice cherry role are non-complete winning roles.

  In the slot machine 100, a game using only the actual medal and a game using both the actual medal and the credit medal can be selectively performed. This selection is made by the player. In the following, a game mode that uses only real medals is referred to as “direct mode”, and a game mode that uses both real medals and credit medals is referred to as “credit mode”. In the direct mode, surplus medals inserted exceeding the maximum prescribed number are returned, and medals earned at the time of winning are paid out in kind. On the other hand, in the credit mode, surplus medals inserted exceeding the maximum prescribed number and medals acquired at the time of winning are deposited as credit medals until the number of credits reaches the maximum number of credits (50 in this embodiment) When the number of credits reaches the maximum number of credits, medals inserted as many as the number of credit medals that could not be deposited are returned or paid out with actual medals.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the payment input device 108 includes a payment switch operated by the player. The settlement switch is provided so as to be exposed on the front side of the front door 102. When the settlement switch is operated in the credit mode, the medals are settled. In this embodiment, the same number of actual medals as the number of credits and the same number of actual medals as the number of bets are discharged from the hopper device 109 (see FIG. 2) in the medal settlement. In addition, the game mode is changed to the direct mode as the credit medal is settled. In this embodiment, the settlement input device 108 also serves as a mode switching device that selects the direct mode and the credit mode. Specifically, the settlement switch is a one-point contact type button switch having one operation button, and the direct mode and the credit mode are alternately selected in response to pressing of the operation button.

  In this embodiment, the settlement input device 108 is also used as a game mode switching function. However, in the present invention, a mode switching input device may be provided separately. In the present embodiment, the game mode is the direct mode or the credit mode. However, in the present invention, the game mode may be only the credit mode.

  When the credit mode is selected, the credit number display device 105 displays the number of credit medals (number of credits) deposited in the slot machine 100 as a medal possessed by the player. The credit amount display device 105 is provided on the back side of the front door 102 and is disposed at a position corresponding to the credit amount see-through window 167 of the game panel 151. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the display contents of the credit number display device 105 through the credit number transparent window 167. When the credit mode is selected, if there is a credit medal, the number is displayed, and “0” is displayed even if there is no credit medal. On the other hand, when the direct mode is selected, the credit amount display device 105 is in an off state (light-off state) and does not perform any display. Therefore, the player can identify whether the current game mode is the direct mode or the credit mode depending on whether the display state of the credit amount display device 105 is the on state or the off state. In the present embodiment, the credit number display device 105 includes two seven-segment displays. However, in the present invention, the credit number display device may include another display device such as a liquid crystal display device. In this embodiment, the credit number display device 105 is provided. However, in the present invention, the credit number display device may be omitted. In this case, it is preferable to display the number of credits on the auxiliary display device 118 or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 4 or 2, the inserted medal handling device 104 includes a selector 190 through which the actual medal inserted from the medal insertion port 152 (see FIG. 3) of the front door 102 passes, and the hopper device from the selector 190. 109, a passage member 201 that forms a storage passage R201 that leads to 109, a passage member 202 that forms a discharge passage R202 that leads from the selector 190 to the medal discharge port 153 (see FIG. 3), and a selector 190 via the storage passage R201. And a inserted medal detection device 203 (see FIG. 8) for detecting the passage of the actual medal guided to the hopper device 109. Each of selector 190, passage member 201, passage member 202, and inserted medal detection device 203 is provided on the back side of front door 102. The inserted medal detection device 203 is provided inside the selector 190. The passage member 202 is formed with a medal intake port 205 for taking in medals discharged from the hopper device 109 in the middle from the selector 190 to the medal discharge port 153.

  The selector 190 distributes the actual medals inserted into either the storage passage R201 or the discharge passage R202 according to the medal acceptance state. Specifically, when the medal acceptance state is the permitted state (hereinafter also referred to as “acceptance permitted state”), the actual medal to be inserted is guided to the storage passage R201, and the medal acceptance state is in the prohibited state. In some cases (hereinafter referred to as “reception prohibited state”), the actual medal to be inserted is guided to the discharge passage R202. For example, if the symbol display is fluctuating, if re-playing is won, or if the number is the maximum specified number in the direct mode, the bet number is credited with the maximum specified number in the credit mode. When the number is the maximum number of credits, the case where the medal is being settled can be mentioned. The actual medal guided from the selector 190 to the storage passage R201 is finally guided to the hopper device 109 and stored in the hopper device 109. On the other hand, the actual medal guided from the selector 190 to the discharge passage R202 is finally guided to the tray 154 through the medal discharge port 153.

  Here, the internal structure of the selector 190 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a schematic front view showing an example of the internal structure of the selector. In FIG. 8, the process of passing medals is indicated by a two-dot chain line for easy understanding.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the selector 190 includes a protrusion 191 that protrudes upward in the direction perpendicular to the plane of FIG. 8, a path switching unit 193, and a return switch 198 (see FIG. 3). The selector 190 is formed with a guide passage R191 that communicates with the storage passage R201 and a separation passage R192 that branches off in the middle of the guide passage R191 and communicates with the discharge passage R202. The selector 190 selectively guides the inserted actual medal to one of the guide path R191 and the separation path R192.

  The ridge 191 forms a guide passage R191 for guiding medals inserted from the medal insertion port 152 to the storage passage R201. The guide path R191 has a structure that allows real medals to pass in one line, and has a curved shape that draws a smooth arc from the left side of the upper end to the lower side of the right end in FIG. Thereby, the medal that has entered the upstream side of the guide passage R191 is guided downstream so as to roll along the protrusion 191.

  The path switching unit 193 includes a path switching piece 193a that can be freely moved and provided in the middle of the guide path R191, and a path switching solenoid (not shown) that controls the movement of the path switching piece 193a. The route through which the actual medal passes is selected in accordance with the appearance of the route switching piece 193a. When the path switching solenoid is not energized, the path switching piece 193a protrudes into the guide path R191, and the flow of the actual medal to the storage path R201 is inhibited. As a result, the actual medal gets over the protrusion 191 and falls downward along the separation path R192. Further, when the path switching solenoid is excited, the path switching piece 193a is sunk from the guide path R191, so that the actual medal is guided downstream along the guide path R191 without getting over the protrusion 191.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the return switch 198 is provided so as to be exposed on the front surface side of the front door 102 below the medal slot 152 and is positioned in front of the selector 190. By operating the return switch 198, the members constituting the selector 190 can be mechanically interlocked to eliminate clogging of actual medals in the selector 190.

  In the selector 190, as shown in FIG. 8, the inserted medal detection device 203 is provided on the downstream side of the path switching piece 193a along the guide path R191. The inserted medal detection device 203 includes an upstream medal detection unit including an upstream medal detection sensor 204, and a downstream medal detection sensor 205 including a downstream medal detection sensor 205 that detects passage of a physical medal formed downstream of the upstream medal detection sensor 204. A part.

  The upstream medal detection sensor 204 of the upstream medal detection unit includes a pair of light emitting elements (not shown) and a light receiving element (not shown), and the light emitting element and the light receiving element sandwich the guide path R191. They are arranged side by side in the direction perpendicular to the paper surface of FIG. The light emitting element emits inspection light, and the light receiving element receives inspection light from the light emitting element. The actual medal passes through the gap between the light emitting element and the light receiving element, and the inspection light from the light emitting element to the light receiving element is blocked when the actual medal passes through the gap. The upstream medal detection sensor 204 detects the passage of the actual medal by blocking the inspection light. The state where the inspection light is blocked is the ON state of the upstream medal detection sensor 204. When the upstream medal detection sensor 204 is on, an upstream medal detection signal is generated in the upstream medal detection unit. Since the downstream medal detection sensor 205 of the downstream medal detection unit is substantially the same as the configuration of the upstream medal detection sensor 204, the description thereof is omitted.

  The upstream medal detection sensor 204 and the downstream medal detection sensor 205 are arranged close enough to detect the same actual medal simultaneously. Further, the upstream medal detection sensor 204 and the downstream medal detection sensor 205 are arranged so as not to detect different actual medals at the same time. When the path switching solenoid is not energized, the actual medal is separated from the guide path R191 and falls along the separation path R192 in the middle of the guide path R191, so that the upstream medal detection sensor 204 and the downstream medal detection sensor 205 allow the medal to pass. It will not be detected. On the other hand, when the path switching solenoid is excited, the upstream medal detection sensor 204 and the downstream medal detection sensor 205 detect the passage of the actual medal. In the main control board 301, acceptance of a real medal is determined based on detection of a real medal by the upstream medal detection sensor 204 and the downstream medal detection sensor 205.

  Here, a specific method for determining acceptance of the actual medal will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of detection of a real medal in the inserted medal detection device. In FIG. 9, the upper diagram partially represents the vicinity of the inserted medal detection device 203 in the guide path R191, the middle diagram represents the output signal from the upstream medal detection unit, and the lower diagram represents the downstream medal. An output signal from the detection unit is represented. In the upper diagram, the optical paths of the inspection light of the upstream medal detection sensor 204 and the downstream medal detection sensor 205 are substantially perpendicular to the paper surface of FIG. 9, and each of the two black circles represents the position of the inspection light.

  In the medal acceptance permission state, the inserted actual medal is guided to the upstream medal detection sensor 204 along the guide path R191. Immediately before the actual medal blocks the inspection light of the upstream medal detection sensor 204 (immediately before t1), even if another actual medal inserted immediately before this actual medal is in contact with the actual medal, the downstream medal is already detected. The inspection light from the sensor 205 is not blocked, and the upstream medal detection sensor 204 and the downstream medal detection sensor 205 are in an off state. Note that the arrangement of the upstream medal detection sensor 204 and the downstream medal detection sensor 205, specifically, the position of the optical path of the inspection light in them is selected so as to create such a state. When a predetermined time elapses after the actual medal is inserted and the actual medal starts to block the inspection light of the upstream medal detection sensor 204 (t1), the upstream medal detection sensor 204 is turned on. When the upstream medal detection sensor 204 is on, an H level signal is output as the upstream medal detection signal. Thereafter, when the actual medal advances through the guide path R191 and starts to block the inspection light of the downstream medal detection sensor 205 (t2), the downstream medal detection sensor 205 is turned on, and an H level signal is output as the downstream medal detection signal. Is done. At this time, the actual medal is still blocking the inspection light of the upstream medal detection sensor 204, and the upstream medal detection sensor 204 remains on. After that, when the actual medal further advances in the guide path R191 and the inspection light of the upstream medal detection sensor 204 is stopped (t3), the upstream medal detection sensor 204 is turned off, and the output signal from the upstream medal detection unit is L Become a level. At this time, the actual medal is still blocking the inspection light of the downstream medal detection sensor 205, and the downstream medal detection sensor 205 remains on. After that, when the actual medal further advances in the guide path R191 and the inspection light of the downstream medal detection sensor 205 is stopped (t4), the downstream medal detection sensor 205 is turned off, and the output signal from the downstream medal detection unit is L. Become a level.

  In the main control board 301, the operation order and operation time of the upstream medal detection sensor 204 and the downstream medal detection sensor 205 are monitored. From the state where both the upstream medal detection sensor 204 and the downstream medal detection sensor 205 are off, Only the medal detection sensor 204 shifts to the first passing state in which the on state is turned on, then the upstream medal detection sensor 204 and the downstream medal detection sensor 205 shift to the second passing state in which both are turned on, and then the downstream In the case where only the medal detection sensor 205 is shifted to the third passing state in the on state, and finally, the upstream medal detection sensor 204 and the downstream medal detection sensor 205 are both shifted to the fourth passing state in which they are in the off state, Only when the time from the first passing state to the fourth passing state is within a predetermined range, the actual medal passes normally. Accept and the determined and. On the other hand, in other cases, a selector error is notified to the employees of the game hall via the sub-control board 302. The notification of the selector error continues until the reset switch (see FIG. 2) of the reset input device 119 is operated.

  If three medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 152 (see FIG. 3) in the medal acceptance permission state, the maximum prescribed number of bets is completed regardless of the game mode. In the following, the case where the inserted medal is not normally received is not considered. In the direct mode, if surplus medals exceeding the maximum specified number are inserted, the selector 190 guides the surplus medals to the discharge passage R202. As a result, surplus medals are returned from the medal discharge port 153 of the front door 102 to the tray 154. On the other hand, in the credit mode, if surplus medals exceeding the maximum specified number are inserted, the selector 190 guides the surplus medals to the storage passage R201 until the maximum credit number (50 in this embodiment) is exceeded. Therefore, surplus medals are deposited as credit medals, and the number of credits increases by the number of surplus medals deposited. When the credit number reaches the maximum credit number, the medal inserted after reaching the maximum credit number is returned in order to guide the medal inserted by the selector 190 to the discharge passage R202. In the credit mode, medals can be bet using the bet input device 106 (see FIG. 3) as follows.

  As shown in FIG. 1 or 3, the bet input device 106 (see FIG. 10) includes a 1-bet dedicated operation unit 211 for betting only one medal and a 2-bet dedicated operation unit for betting only two medals. 212, and a maximum bet dedicated operation unit 213 for betting up to a maximum prescribed number of medals (three in this embodiment). The bet input device 106 is operated by a player when betting a medal using a credit medal.

  The 1-bet dedicated operation unit 211 includes a 1-bet switch operated by the player. The 1-bet switch is a button switch provided so as to be exposed on the front side of the front door 102. The 1-bet dedicated operation unit 211 generates a 1-bet signal according to the operation of the 1-bet switch. If the 1-bet switch is operated when the number of bets is 0, the number of credits is decreased by 1 and the middle stage line 162a is activated.

  Similar to the 1-bet dedicated operation unit 211, the 2-bet dedicated operation unit 212 includes a 2-bet switch operated by the player. The 2-bet switch is a button switch provided so as to be exposed on the front side of the front door 201. The 2-bet dedicated operation unit 212 generates a 2-bet signal in response to the operation of the 2-bet switch. When the 2-bet switch is operated when the bet number is 0, the credit number is decreased by 2, and the upper line 162b and the lower line 162c are activated together with the middle line 162a.

  The maximum bet dedicated operation unit 213 includes a maximum bet switch operated by the player and a maximum bet lamp provided inside the maximum bet switch. The maximum bet switch is a button switch provided to be exposed on the front side of the front door 102. The maximum bet dedicated operation unit 213 generates a maximum bet signal according to the operation of the maximum bet switch. When the maximum bet switch is operated, the number of credits is reduced by the maximum bet number, and the right-up line 162d and the down-right line 162e are activated together with the middle stage line 162a, the upper stage line 162b, and the lower stage line 162c. The LED lamp of the maximum bet dedicated operation unit 213 is lit to prompt the player to operate the maximum bet switch when the maximum bet switch can be effectively operated and the number of bets has not reached the maximum specified number. The In addition, when the maximum bet switch cannot be operated effectively, for example, when the number of credits is less than the maximum specified number, or when the maximum specified number of medals has already been betted, the symbol display in the symbol display changing unit 103 changes. And the case of the next game in which the re-game symbol is won. In such a case, the LED lamp of the maximum bet dedicated operation unit 213 is turned off.

  In a bet for one game, if no actual medal is inserted, a plurality of operations can be performed on the 1-bet switch, 2-bet switch, and maximum bet switch. In this case, the last operation performed is valid. For example, when the 1-bet switch is further operated after the maximum bet switch is operated, the operation of the 1-bet switch is finally enabled and only the middle line 162a is enabled. If any of the 1-bet switch, 2-bet switch and maximum bet switch is operated and the number of credits to be bet exceeds the number of credits, the same number of credit medals is bet. For example, when the maximum bet switch is operated when the number of credits is 2, two credit medals are bet, and the middle line 162a, the upper line 162b, and the lower line 162c are activated. Further, when at least one actual medal is inserted, only an operation for increasing the number of bets is effective.

  In this embodiment, the bet input device 106 is provided with three types of operation units (211, 212, and 213) as many as the maximum specified number. However, in the present invention, the bet input device has a type less than the maximum specified number. An operation unit may be provided. For example, the bet input device may be configured to include only an addition bet operation unit that increases the number of bets one by one by one operation, or two types of operations including a maximum bet dedicated operation unit together with the addition bet operation unit. The structure provided with a part may be sufficient. In this embodiment, the LED lamp of the 3-bet dedicated operation unit 213 is turned on to prompt the operation of the maximum bet switch. However, in the present invention, the LED lamp of the maximum bet-only operation unit 213 is further blinked. The maximum bet switch may be urged to be easily recognized. In this embodiment, the LED lamp is provided only for the maximum bet operation unit 213. However, in the present invention, the 1-bet operation unit and the 2-bet operation unit may have the same LED lamp. Good.

  The bet number display device 107 (see FIG. 10) is provided on the back side of the game panel 151 corresponding to the active line display unit 163, and a 1-bet display lamp (not shown) corresponding to the first active line display unit 164. 2) two 2-bet display lamps (not shown) corresponding to the two second effective line display units 165a and 165b, and two 3-bet displays corresponding to the two third effective line display units 166a and 166b. A lamp (not shown). When the first medal is bet, the first bet display lamp is turned on, and “1” drawn on the first active line display unit 164 is clearly indicated. Similarly, when the second medal is bet, two two-bet display lamps are lit, “2” in the second effective line display portions 165a and 165b is clearly indicated, and the third medal is bet. Then, the two third bet display lamps are turned on to clearly indicate “3” in the third active line display portions 166a and 166b. Thereby, the player can easily visually recognize the bet number of medals and the effective line in the current game.

  The variation start input device 113 is a device for starting symbol variation in the symbol display variation unit 103 (see FIG. 2), and, as shown in FIG. )). The start switch is a lever switch provided so as to protrude from the front door 102 to the front side. The fluctuation start input device 113 generates a fluctuation start signal in response to the operation of the start switch. In response to the operation of the start switch, the left reel 171L, the middle reel 171M, and the right reel 171R start rotating together (not necessarily simultaneously). Thereby, the symbol variation in the symbol display variation unit 103 (see FIG. 2) is started. The fluctuation start input device 113 further includes an urging member (not shown) for returning the start switch to a predetermined position, and the start switch automatically returns to a predetermined state even when operated by the player. . In this embodiment, the case where the start switch is a lever switch has been described. However, in the present invention, the start switch may be a button switch, a touch panel, or the like.

  The fluctuation stop input device 114 is a device for stopping the symbol fluctuation in the symbol display fluctuation unit 103 (see FIG. 2), and as shown in FIG. 3, the left reel stop for stopping the left reel 171L. An operation unit 231, a middle reel stop operation unit 232 for stopping the middle reel 171M, and a right reel stop operation unit 233 for stopping the right reel 171R are provided. The left reel stop operation unit 231 includes a left stop switch operated by a player. The left stop switch is a button switch provided to be exposed on the front side of the front door 102. As in the case of the left reel stop operation unit 231, the middle reel stop operation unit 232 and the right reel stop operation unit 233 include a middle stop switch and a right stop switch, respectively. The left stop switch, the middle stop switch, and the right stop switch are disposed almost directly below the left symbol see-through window 161L, the middle symbol see-through window 161M, and the right symbol see-through window 161R, respectively. The various reel stop operation units (231, 232, 233) of the variable stop input device 114 are further provided with LED lamps corresponding to the respective stop switches, and it is informed that the LED lamps can be effectively operated by lighting. To do. In this embodiment, each stop switch is a button switch. However, in the present invention, the various reel stop operation units may be mechanical switches such as a lever switch or sensor switches such as a touch panel.

  As shown in FIG. 2 or FIG. 5, the hopper device 109 includes a storage tank 241 that stores actual medals, and a discharge device 242 that releases medals in the storage tank 241 when winning a prize or paying out credit medals. Yes. The storage tank 241 stores the medals introduced from the medal insertion port 152 (see FIG. 3) and guided to the storage passage R201 by the selector 190. The storage tank 241 is provided with a guide plate 243. When a medal is guided to the storage tank 241 at a height higher than the height at which the guide plate 243 is provided, the medal is supplied to the reserve tank 244 via the guide plate 243. Is discharged. Note that medals stored in the reserve tank 244 are artificially taken out by opening the front door 102. The discharge device 242 includes a medal discharge plate 245, a drive motor 246 that drives the medal discharge plate 245, and a discharge medal detection device that includes a discharge medal detection sensor 247 (see FIG. 10) that detects the release of the medal. . The medal stored in the storage tank 241 is released by rotating the medal discharge plate 245 by the drive motor 246. The released medal detection device detects the passage of the actual medal released from the medal releasing rotary plate 245 by the released medal detection sensor 247, and generates a released medal detection signal. After the actual medal is detected by the discharge medal detection sensor 247, it is guided to the receiving port 205 (see FIG. 4) provided in the passage member 202 constituting the discharge passage R202 (see FIG. 4). The actual medal discharged to the discharge passage R202 is finally discharged from the medal discharge port 153 of the front door 102 to the tray 154.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the light emitting device 117 includes an upper lamp provided at an upper portion on the front side of the front door 102. The upper lamp lights up or flashes as the game progresses. The light emitting device 117 performs a light effect of the game, or notifies the occurrence of an error or the payment of a credit medal. Note that the position and number of the lamps constituting the light emitting device 117 are not limited to those described above.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the acoustic device 110 includes a pair of left and right speakers provided on the back side of the front door 102 in correspondence with the position of the acoustic output port 156 (see FIG. 3) of the front door 102. Yes. The sound device 110 sounds various sound effects as the game progresses, and notifies the game state, the occurrence of an error, and the medal settlement. The sound device 110 can output sound at a variable volume. In the present invention, the position and number of speakers constituting the acoustic device 110 are not limited to those described above.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the auxiliary display device 118 is provided on the back side of the front door 102 corresponding to the position of the auxiliary display see-through window 157 (see FIG. 3) of the front door 102. The auxiliary display device 118 performs a display effect as the game progresses, and notifies the player and manager of various information. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is provided as the auxiliary display device 118 to diversify the display contents and make the display effect heavy. In the present invention, the auxiliary display device may be another display device such as a dot matrix display device or a reel type display device on which an image is drawn.

  A power supply unit 112 disposed on the left side of the hopper device 109 inside the housing 101 includes a power supply board 300 (see FIG. 10), a reset input device 119, a power input device 121, a setting operation permission device 122, A stop setting changing device 124 and an automatic settlement setting changing device 125 are included.

  The power supply board 300 is disposed inside the power supply unit 112. The power supply board 300 generates internal power of a predetermined voltage based on the external power, and the internal power is used as the main control board 301 or the sub control board 302. To various devices. The power supply substrate 300 will be described in detail again in the description of the electrical configuration.

  The reset input device 119 includes a reset switch (not explicitly shown) provided so as to be exposed on the surface of the power supply unit 112, and generates a reset signal according to the operation of the reset switch. The reset device 119 resets various error states according to the operation of the reset switch.

  The power input device 121 includes a power switch provided so as to be exposed on the surface of the power unit 112, and can control whether or not external power is supplied to the power board 300 by operating the power switch.

  The setting operation permission device 122 includes a setting key switch provided so as to be exposed on the surface of the power supply unit 112, generates a setting display signal in response to insertion of the setting key, and sets in accordance with an operation by the setting key. Generate a change signal. The setting operation permission device is a device for permitting the adjustment operation when the hall manager or the like adjusts the payout rate (machine discount) of medals. The hole manager or the like can change the probability setting (winning probability setting process) of the slot machine 100, re-set, and display a confirmation by inserting the setting key into the setting key switch and operating it. In changing the probability setting, the reset switch of the reset input device 119 and the start switch of the fluctuation start input device 113 are used.

  The hit change input device 124 includes a hit switch provided so as to be exposed on the surface of the power supply unit 112, and generates a hit signal when the hit state is set by the hit switch. The stop switch is a switch that is operated by a hall manager or the like and selects whether or not the operation of the slot machine 100 is automatically stopped after the end of the big bonus. If the stop switch is on and the game mode is the credit mode, the credit medal is automatically settled regardless of the player's intention after the big bonus, and the game cannot be continued and reset. The state where the game cannot be continued until the reset operation by the switch is performed. On the other hand, when the stop switch is in the OFF state, the credit medal is not automatically settled after the big bonus ends, and the game can be continued.

  The automatic checkout change input device 125 includes an automatic checkout switch (not shown) provided so as to be exposed on the surface of the power supply unit 112. When the automatic checkout state is selected by the automatic checkout switch, automatic checkout Generate a signal. The automatic settlement switch is a switch that is operated by an administrator and selects whether or not a credit medal is automatically settled after the end of the big bonus. When the automatic settlement switch is on and the game mode is the credit mode, the credit medal is automatically settled regardless of the player's intention after the end of the big bonus. On the other hand, when the automatic settlement switch is in the OFF state, automatic credit medal settlement after the end of the big bonus is not performed. Even if the stop switch is in the off state, the credit medal is automatically settled after the end of the big bonus if the automatic settlement switch is in the on state.

  The control device includes a main control board 301 and a sub control board 302. As shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 301 is attached to the back plate 101 c of the housing 101 and is located above the symbol display changing unit 103. The main control board 301 includes a CPU, a ROM that stores a game program, and an MPU that includes a RAM that temporarily stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, an input / output port that communicates with various devices, and a time count. And a clock circuit used for synchronization and the like. The main control board 301 is accommodated in a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like. The board box includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box pace and a box cover that covers an open portion of the box base. The substrate box is sealed by connecting the box base and the box cover so that they cannot be opened by the sealing unit. In addition, it is good also as a structure which connects a box space and a box cover so that opening is impossible using a key member.

  The sub-control board 302 mainly controls driving of the light emitting device 117, the acoustic device 110, and the auxiliary display device 118. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the sub control board 302 is fixed to the back side of the front door 102 and is located on the back side of the auxiliary display device 118. Similar to the main control board 301, the sub control board 302 includes an input / output port for communicating with the MPU and various devices, a clock circuit (not shown) used for time counting and synchronization, and the like. Contains. In the MPU ROM, a control program for controlling the light emitting device 117, the auxiliary display device 118, the acoustic device 110, and the like, light emission pattern data used for controlling the light emitting device 117, volume data and voice pattern data used for controlling the acoustic device 110, and Display pattern data and the like used for controlling the auxiliary display device 118 are recorded.

  The electrical configuration of the slot machine 100 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an example of the electrical configuration of the slot machine.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the slot machine 100 includes a power supply board 300, a main control board 301, and a sub control board 302. The power supply board 300 supplies predetermined internal power to the main control board 301, the sub control board 302, the light emitting device 117, the acoustic device 110, the auxiliary display device 118, and the like. The main control board 301 performs determination of the main gameability of the slot machine 100, control at the time of insertion of game media, control of payout of game media, and the like. The sub-control board 302 mainly controls the light emitting device 117, the acoustic device 110, the auxiliary display device 118, and the like based on various commands from the main control board 301. Hereinafter, each device will be described in detail.

  The power supply board 300 includes a power supply circuit 300a and a power failure monitoring circuit 300b. The power supply circuit 300a generates at least one type of internal power of a predetermined voltage based on external power. For example, in the power supply circuit 300a, stabilized drive power for a 12 VDC equipment system and stabilized drive power for a 5 VDC control system are generated from external 24 volt AC power. Note that, when the power input device described above is in an on state, external power is supplied to the power supply substrate 300, but when the power input device is in an off state, external power is not supplied to the power supply substrate 300.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 300b monitors the stabilized drive power of the equipment system from the power supply circuit 300a, and the state where the drive voltage of the equipment system has decreased to less than a predetermined voltage (10 volts in this embodiment) (hereinafter, “power failure state”). (Also referred to as a power failure signal). As the power failure state, for example, the external power itself is stopped, the external power itself is insufficient in voltage, the external power itself is in an abnormal state due to insufficient current, or the power input device 121 is turned off. The internal cut-off state in which the supply of external power is cut off, and the normal drive power is supplied to the power supply board 300, but the drive voltage of the equipment system is lowered due to a failure of the power supply board 300, etc. . The power failure signal is directly input from the power failure monitoring circuit 300 b to the main control board 301, but is indirectly input to the sub control board 302 via the main control board 302. The MPU 310 of the main control board 301 receives the power failure signal to execute a power failure process, which will be described later. The MPU of the sub control board 302 also checks the power failure information from the main control board 301 at any time, and performs processing related to the power failure. Is going.

  The power supply circuit 300a includes a backup circuit (not shown). Even when a power failure occurs, the power supply circuit 300a uses 5 volt power (hereinafter referred to as “backup power”) that is used by the backup circuit as a stabilizing drive power for the control system. (Also called). As a time for outputting the backup power, a time sufficient for executing the above-described backup processing (S203 in FIG. 13) in the main control board 301 is secured.

  The main control board 301 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 311, an MPU (Micro Processing Unit) 310 including a ROM 312 and a RAM 313. The ROM 312 stores various control programs executed by the CPU 311 and fixed value data, and the RAM 313 temporarily stores various data necessary for the CPU 311 to execute various control programs stored in the ROM 312. Remember. Although not shown, the main control board 301 further includes various processing circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a counter circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit. Further, a clock circuit (not shown) that outputs a rectangular wave with a predetermined frequency, an input / output port 314, and the like are connected to the MPU 310 via an internal bus.

  The RAM 313 includes a backup area in addition to a work area for temporarily storing various data and the like, and at least information recorded in the backup area by the backup power supplied from the power supply circuit 300a even in a power failure state. It can be held. In the backup area, at least a complement of a checksum value as a RAM determination value, which will be described later, is recorded, but information such as a stack pointer value, a register value, and an I / O value at the time of a power failure is recorded. It is good also as a structure. When power is restored, the state of the slot machine 100 can be restored to the state before the occurrence of the power failure based on the information held in the backup area. Writing to the backup area is executed at the time of power failure by the backup process (see FIG. 12), and restoration of each value written in the backup area is executed in the main process at the time of power recovery (see FIG. 13). Note that a power failure signal from the power monitoring circuit 300b is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 310 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure interrupt process for setting a power failure flag associated with the occurrence of a power failure. Is executed immediately.

  On the input side of the main control board 301, devices equipped with various sensors and devices equipped with various switches are electrically connected, and detection states of various sensors output from these devices and various types of devices are provided. An output signal corresponding to the switch state is input to the MPU 310 via the input / output port 314. Examples of devices connected to the input / output port 314 include a change start input device 113, a change stop input device 114, a inserted medal detection device 203, a bet input device 106, a settlement input device 108, and stepping motors (172L, 172M). , 172R) and a reel device (170L, 170M, 170R) including a reel index sensor (173L, 173M, 173R), a discharge medal detection device 247, a reset input device 119, and a setting operation permission device 122.

  The signals input to the main control board 301 include, for example, an upstream medal detection signal and a downstream medal detection signal from the inserted medal detection device 203 of the inserted medal handling device 104, and a 1-bet signal and a 2-bet signal from the bet input device 106. And the maximum bet signal, the settlement signal from the settlement input device 108, the variation start signal from the variation start input device 113, the left stop signal from the variation stop input device 114, the middle stop signal and the right stop signal, the left reel device 170L, etc. Position detection signals from various reel devices, reset signals from the reset input device 119, setting display signals and setting change signals from the setting operation permission device 122, stop signals from the stop change input device, and discharge medal detection device 247 from An emission medal detection signal is exemplified.

  Various display devices, various drive devices, various control devices, and the like are electrically connected to the output side of the main control board 301, and control signals for these devices are output via the input / output port 314. Is done. Credit number display device 105, bet number display device 107, hopper device 109, earned number display device 115, game progress display device 116, reel drive device of various reel devices (170L, 171M, 170R), path switching unit of selector 190 193, a sub control board 302, an external concentration terminal board 126 that transmits information to an external device such as a hall management device, and the like are connected via an input / output port 314.

  The signals output from the main control board 301 include a credit number display signal to the credit number display device 105, a discharge control signal to the hopper device 109, an acquisition number display signal to the acquisition number display device 115, and a game progress display device 116. Game progress display signals, bet display signals to the bet number display device 107, and drive signals (pulse signals) to reel drive devices (such as the left stepping motor 172L) of the various reel devices 170.

  Similar to the main control board 301, the sub control board 302 includes an MPU (not shown) in which a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like are integrated, an interrupt circuit, a counter circuit, a timer circuit, a data transmission / reception circuit, etc. (not shown) Various processing circuits are provided. Further, a clock circuit (not shown) that outputs a rectangular wave with a predetermined frequency, an input / output port 314, and the like are connected to the MPU 310 via an internal bus. The sub control board 302 controls the light emitting device 117, the acoustic device 110, and the auxiliary display device 118 based on a command from the main control board 301. Note that the sub-control board 302 performs auxiliary control on the main control board 301 in relation to the main control board 301 that manages and manages the game. The sub-control board 302 reduces the processing load on the main control board 301 by performing substantial control over the acoustic device 110, the light-emitting device 117, the auxiliary display device 118, and the like that are involved in effects accompanying the progress of the game. . In this embodiment, the overall control of the slot machine 100 is performed by dividing the main control board 301 and the sub control board 302, but one control board in which the main control board 301 and the sub control board 302 are integrated. Thus, the overall control of the slot machine may be executed.

  A control process executed by the MPU 310 in the main control board 301 will be described. The control process of the MPU 310 is broadly divided into a main process that is activated in response to power recovery by restarting the supply of external power or turning on a power switch, and an interrupt process that interrupts the main process. For convenience of explanation, after describing the interrupt process, the main process will be described. As interrupt processing, there are power failure interrupt processing for interrupting in response to reception of a power failure signal at the NMI terminal and timer interrupt processing for periodically interrupting by measuring time with a timer.

  First, the power failure interrupt process will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a power failure interrupt process in the main control board. When a power failure occurs, a power failure signal is generated by the power monitoring circuit 300b of the power substrate 300 and is output to the main control substrate 301. In main control board 301, an NMI terminal of MPU 310 receives a power failure signal, and an interrupt process (hereinafter referred to as “power failure interrupt process”) for setting a power failure flag in response to the reception of the power failure signal is executed.

  In the power failure interrupt process, first, the register data used in the MPU 310 is saved in the backup area in the RAM 313 ("register save process" S101). After the register saving process S101, a power failure flag is set ("power failure flag setting process" S102). The power failure flag is information held in a specific area (power failure flag storage area) in the RAM 313 and representing the occurrence of a power failure state. After the power failure flag setting process S102, the register data saved in the backup area of the RAM 313 in the register save process S101 is returned to the register of the MPU 310 ("register return process" S103). The power failure interrupt process is completed upon completion of the register restoration process S103. If the power failure flag setting process S102 can be performed without destroying the data of the register being used by the MPU 310, the register saving process S101 and the register restoration process S103 can be omitted.

  Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing in the main control board. In the main control board 301, timer interrupt processing is periodically performed. In this embodiment, the timer interrupt process is substantially performed at a period of 1.49 ms [milliseconds].

  In the timer interrupt process, first, all the register values used in the normal process in the main process described later in the MPU 310 are stored in the backup area of the RAM 313 (“register save process” S201). After the register saving process S201, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure flag is set (S202). When the power failure flag is set, the backup process S203 is executed.

  Here, the backup process S203 will be described in detail. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the backup process executed in the timer interrupt process in the main control board.

  In the backup process, as shown in FIG. 13, it is first determined whether or not the transmission of various commands accumulated in the ring buffer has been completed (S301). If the transmission of these commands has not ended, the backup process is temporarily ended and control returns to the timer interrupt process. This is control for completing the transmission of the command before starting the backup process. On the other hand, when the transmission of these commands is completed, the value of the stack pointer of the MPU 310 is stored in the backup area in the RAM 313 (“stack pointer storage process” S302). After the stack pointer saving process S302, a RAM determination value, which will be described later, is cleared, and the output state of the output port in the input / output port 314 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off ("stop process" S303). .

  After the stop process S303, a new RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the backup area ("RAM determination value storage process" S304). The RAM determination value is a 2's complement of the checksum value in the work area of the RAM 313. Here, the 2's complement of the tick sum value is a value generated when each digit (bit) of the check sum value is inverted in binary representation. In this case, the value obtained by adding 1 to the exclusive OR (“FFFF”) of the checksum value of the RAM 313 and the RAM determination value is “0”. In this embodiment, the complement of the checksum value is used as the RAM determination value. However, in the present invention, the checksum value itself may be used as the RAM determination value.

  After the RAM determination value storage process S304, access to the RAM 313 is prohibited ("RAM access prohibition process" S305). Thereafter, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where processing cannot be executed due to complete interruption of internal power. For example, in consideration of a case where the power failure flag is erroneously set due to noise or the like, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is still input before entering the infinite loop. If the power failure signal is not input, the internal power supply is restored, so that writing to the RAM 313 is permitted, the power failure flag is released, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process. On the other hand, if the power failure signal is continuously input, an infinite loop is entered as it is (not shown).

  In this way, it is determined whether or not the command transmission is completed at the initial stage of the backup process S203, and when the transmission is not completed, the transmission process is given priority. By adopting a configuration in which the backup process is executed after the command transmission process is completed, it is not necessary to construct a power failure processing program considering that the backup process is executed during the command transmission. As a result, it is possible to reduce the capacity of the ROM 312 by simplifying the program related to the processing at the time of a power failure.

  The power supply circuit 300a of the power supply board 300 outputs backup power used as drive power for the control system for a sufficient time to complete the power failure interrupt process and the backup process even after a power failure occurs. With this backup power, backup processing of power failure interrupt processing and timer interrupt processing is performed. In this embodiment, backup power continues to be output for 30 ms [milliseconds] after the occurrence of a power failure.

  Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process, as shown in FIG. 12, when it is determined in the determination process S202 that the power failure flag is not set, the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is initialized. Then, an interrupt permission is issued to the MPU 310 itself (“interrupt end declaration process” S204). After the interrupt termination declaration process S204, each stepping motor such as the left stepping motor 172L is referred to rotate each reel (171L, 171M, 171R) with reference to the left drive stop flag, the middle drive stop flag, and the right drive stop flag. The drive signal is transmitted to “stepping motor control process” S205. Specifically, if the left drive stop flag is not set, a drive signal is transmitted to the stepping motor 172L of the left reel 171L. The middle reel 171M and the right reel 171R are similar to the case of the left reel 171L.

  After the stepping motor control process S205, switch state changes in various devices connected to the input / output port 314 are monitored ("switch reading process" S206). After the switch reading process S206, the sensor state change in various devices connected to the input / output port 314 is monitored ("sensor monitoring process" S207). After the sensor monitoring process S207, various counter values and various timer values are calculated ("timer calculation process" S208). After the timer calculation process S208, the number of bets and the number of acquired medals are output to the external concentration terminal board 126 in order to add up the difference number (difference between the total number of bets and the total number acquired) ("difference number counting process" S209). .

  After the difference number counting process S209, various commands stored in the ring buffer are transmitted to the sub-control board 302 ("command output process" S210). After the command output process S210, segment data to be displayed on the credit number display device 105, the earned number display device 115, etc. is set ("segment data setting process" S211). The segment data set in the segment data setting process S211 is transmitted to a predetermined display device such as the credit number display device 105 (“segment data display process” S212). A display device such as the credit number display device 105 displays numbers, symbols, and the like corresponding to the received segment data. Data is output from the input / output port 314 to the I / O device ("port output processing" S213). After the port output process S213, the data of each register saved in the backup area in the register save process S201 is restored to the corresponding register in the MPU 310 ("register restore process" S214). After the register restoration process S214, the next timer interrupt is permitted ("interrupt permission process" S215). A series of timer interrupt processing is completed through the above processing.

  A main process in the main control board 301 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the main process of the main control board. The main process of the main control board 301 is executed when returning from the power failure state.

  In the main process of the main control board 301, first, an initial value of the stack pointer is set ("stack pointer setting process" S401). After the stack pointer setting process, an interrupt mode permitting the interrupt process is set ("interrupt mode setting process" S402). After the interrupt mode setting process S402, various settings for the register group, the I / O device, and the like in the MPU 310 are performed ("register setting process" S403).

  After the register setting process S403, it is determined whether or not a setting key is inserted in the setting key switch (S404). Here, the setting key may be simply inserted, or may be inserted and rotated in a predetermined direction by a predetermined angle. If it is determined that the setting key has been inserted, one probability setting selected from a predetermined plurality of types of probability settings (in this embodiment, six settings from “Setting 1” to “Setting 6”) The data in all areas of the RAM 313 except for a predetermined area that holds the set value is forcibly cleared (“forced RAM clear processing” S405). If the setting key is inserted in a rotated state after the forced RAM clear process S405, the current setting value is changed (setting change), while the setting key is only inserted. In this case, the current setting value is reset (re-setting) (“probability setting selection process” S406). After the probability setting process S406, the process proceeds to the normal game process. The details of the probability setting process S406 will be described after the main process.

  If it is determined in the determination process S404 that the setting key has not been inserted, whether or not the setting value of the selected probability setting is a value within a predetermined range (“1” to “6”). It is determined (S407). It should be noted that the set value takes only a value within a predetermined range unless an abnormal situation such as mechanical or electrical destruction of the RAM 313 occurs between the occurrence of a power failure state and the return from the power failure state. Absent. If the set value is within a predetermined range, it is determined whether or not a power failure flag is set (S408). When the power failure flag is set, the checksum value of the work area of the RAM 313 is newly calculated, and it is determined whether or not the new checksum value is normal. The new checksum value is normal means that the new checksum value and the checksum value before the occurrence of the power failure state are the same, that is, the new checksum value and the RAM determination held in the backup area of the RAM 313. It means that the value obtained by adding 1 to the exclusive OR with the value is “0”. This value is “0” when the new checksum value and the checksum value before the occurrence of the power failure are the same, and other than “0” when they are different. Unless an abnormal situation such as mechanical or electrical destruction of the RAM 313 occurs between the occurrence of a power failure state and the return from the power failure state, this value is not “0”.

  If it is determined in the determination process S407 that the set value of the probability setting is not within the predetermined range, if it is determined in the determination process S408 that the power failure flag is not set, or a new checksum is determined in the determination process S409. When it is determined that the logical sum of the value and the RAM determination value is other than “0”, the interrupt process is prohibited (“interrupt prohibition setting process” S415). After the interrupt inhibition setting process S415, all the output ports of the input / output port 314 are cleared, and all the actuators connected to the input / output port 314 are turned off ("all output port clear process" S416). After the all output port clear process S416, the occurrence of an error is notified ("error notification process" S417). This error notification state continues until the power is restored with the setting key inserted into the setting key switch.

  If it is determined in the determination process S409 that the new checksum value is normal, the value of the stack pointer stored in the backup area is written to the stack pointer of the MPU 310, and the value of the stack pointer is set before the occurrence of the power failure state. ("Stack pointer return processing" S410). As a result, after returning from the power failure state, it is possible to resume from the process interrupted by the occurrence of the power failure state. After the stack pointer recovery process S410, a power recovery command indicating recovery from the power failure state is transmitted to the sub-control board 302 ("power recovery command transmission process" S411).

  After the power recovery command transmission process S411, the state of the stop switch and the state of the automatic settlement switch of the stop input device 124 are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 313 ("game form setting process" S412).

  After the game form setting process S412, the values of the sensors of various devices are initialized ("sensor initialization process" S413). After the sensor initialization process S413, the power failure flag is released ("power failure flag release process" S414). After the power failure flag release processing S414, the processing is resumed from the processing at the address before the occurrence of the power failure state indicated by the stack pointer. Specifically, an interrupt end declaration process S204 after the backup process S203 (see FIG. 12) in the timer interrupt process described above is executed.

  Here, the probability setting selection process S406 will be described in detail. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the probability setting selection process. In this embodiment, the set value of the probability setting is any one of “1” to “6”. When playing a game with the same number of bets, as the set value increases from “1” to “6”, the random number table generally has a higher machine discount (the expected value of the total number of medals obtained with respect to the total number of bets medals). Is selected. In general, for the same set value, a random number table with a higher machine discount is selected as the number of bets increases.

In the probability setting selection process S406, first, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch in the setting operation permission device 122 is in an ON state (S501). Specifically, it is determined whether or not reception of a setting change signal output from setting operation permission device 122 has been received. The setting change signal is received in the switch reading process S206 of the timer interrupt process. If the rotation operation of the setting key is not detected after the setting key is inserted, this process ends, and the process proceeds to the normal process S407 (see FIG. 14). On the other hand, if the rotation operation of the setting key is detected, the interrupt permission is set (“interrupt permission setting process” S502). This interrupt permission setting is necessary to read the operation of the start switch of the fluctuation start input device 113 and the reset switch of the reset input device 119 in the following. After the interrupt permission setting process S502, the current setting value is read ("setting value reading process" S503). After the set value reading process S503, it is determined whether or not the read set value is a normal value (an integer from “1” to “6”) (S504). If the set value is not a normal value, the set value is forcibly changed to a predetermined initial value (“1” in this embodiment) (“set value initialization process” S505). On the other hand, if the set value is a value between 1 and 6, the set value initialization process S505 is skipped. Thereafter, the current set value is displayed on the setting display device 123 (see FIG. 4) (“set value display process” S506). After the set value display processing S506, it is determined whether or not the start switch of the fluctuation start input device 113 has been operated (S507). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation start signal output from the fluctuation start input device 113 is received.
S507).

  If the start switch has not been operated, it is determined whether or not the reset switch has been operated (S508). If the reset switch has not been operated, the process returns to the set value display process S506 and waits for an input of a start switch operation for ending the probability setting change or a reset switch operation for changing the probability setting. On the other hand, if the reset switch is operated, the set value is updated (“set value update process” S509). After the set value update process S509, the process returns to the determination process S504. In this embodiment, the set value loops within a predetermined range in accordance with the operation of the reset switch (“1” → “2” →... → “6” → “1” →...).

  If it is determined in the determination process S507 that the start switch has been operated, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch is in the ON state (S510) as in the process of S501. When the setting key switch is on, the determination process S501 is looped and waited until the setting key switch is turned off. On the other hand, if the setting key switch is not in the on state, interrupt prohibition is set ("interrupt prohibition process" S511). After the interrupt inhibition process S511, the current set value is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 313 ("set value storage process" S512). All areas of the RAM 313 other than the area where the set values are stored are cleared (“RAM clear process S513”). After the RAM clear process S513, a normal process S407 (see FIG. 14) is executed.

  A normal process for performing main control related to the game at the normal time will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing normal processing executed by the MPU of the main control board.

  The normal process of the main control board 301 is executed after the probability setting process S406 (see FIG. 14) in the main process. In the normal process, as shown in FIG. 16, first, interrupt permission is set (“interrupt permission setting process” S601). After the interrupt permission setting process S601, the state of the stop switch for determining the game form and the state of the automatic settlement switch are stored in the RAM 313 ("game form setting process" S602). The game form setting process S602 is the same process as the game form setting process S412 (see FIG. 14) in the main process.

  After the game form setting process S602, the process proceeds to the loop process described below. In the following, a case where a continuous game is in progress will be described.

  In the RAM 313, data in an area holding information that changes for each game is cleared (“game information clear process” S603). Specifically, information related to the previous game is cleared. Examples of information to be cleared include information related to random numbers, information related to reel device control, information related to winning, and information related to errors. Information related to winning includes information such as winning symbols, winning lines, and number of medals.

  After the game information clear process S603, it waits while performing a predetermined process until the fluctuation start signal (variation start information) is input from the fluctuation start input device 113 ("variation waiting process" S604). Here, the fluctuation waiting process S604 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variation standby process S604.

  In the variable waiting process S604, first, a game monitoring timer is set ("game monitoring timer setting process" S701). Here, the setting of the game monitoring timer means that the value of the timer is reset and a new time measurement by the timer is started. The game monitoring timer is a timer for measuring a game interval, and shifts the image of the auxiliary display device to a predetermined image (demonstration image) when a predetermined time has elapsed without being played by the player. Used for.

  After the game monitoring timer setting process S701, it is determined whether or not a re-game has been won in the previous game. If a re-game has been won, the number of medals equal to the number of bets in the previous game is automatically set. Are automatically bet ("automatic betting process" S702).

  After the automatic betting process S702, it is confirmed whether or not a medal acceptance error has occurred in the inserted medal detection device 203. If an acceptance error has occurred, the acoustic device 110, the light emitting device 117, and the auxiliary display device. A selector error command for notifying 118 of an error is set (“selector error notification processing” S703). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a selector error flag indicating the occurrence of an error is set. If the selector error flag is set, a selector error command (a type of error command) is sent to the ring buffer. Stored. Further, when an upstream medal detection signal or a downstream medal detection signal is received from the inserted medal detection device 203 in the medal acceptance prohibited state, the selector error command is stored in the ring buffer. The selector error command stored in the ring buffer is output to the sub control board 302 in the command output process S210 of the timer interrupt process executed after the storage. In the following, various commands stored in the ring buffer are output to the sub-control board 302 in the command output process S210 of the timer interrupt process executed after the storage, as in the case of the selector error command.

  After the selector error notification process S703, it is determined whether an error has occurred in the hopper device 109. If an error has occurred in the hopper device 109, the acoustic device 110, the light emitting device 117, and the auxiliary display device 118 are detected. Etc., a hopper error command for notifying the error is set ("hopper error notification process" S704). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the release medal detection signal from the release medal detection device 247 is received within a predetermined time after the release control signal is transmitted to the hopper device 109, and the release medal detection signal is received. If not, a hopper error command (a type of error command) is stored in the ring buffer. Further, even when the release medal detection signal is received when the release control signal is not transmitted, the hopper error command is stored in the ring buffer.

  If a settlement signal is received from the settlement input device 108 after the hopper error notification process S704, the settlement of the credit medal and the bet medal is performed ("settlement process" S705). In the medal settlement process S705, a bet settlement start command representing the start of bet medal settlement, a bet settlement end command representing the end of bet medal settlement, and a credit settlement start command representing the start of credit medal settlement, as necessary. A medal release command such as a credit settlement end command indicating the end of the settlement of credit medals is stored in the ring buffer as appropriate.

  Here, the settlement process S705 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the settlement process S705.

  In the settlement process S705, as shown in FIG. 18, it is first determined whether or not a settlement signal (settlement information) is received from the settlement input device 108 (S801). If the settlement signal has not been received, the settlement process S705 ends. If the settlement signal has been received, it is determined whether or not the game mode is the credit mode (S802). When the game mode is the credit mode, it is determined whether or not the number of credits is 0 (the presence or absence of a credit medal) (S803). If the number of credits is not 0, the credit medal is settled ("credit medal settlement process" S804). On the other hand, when the number of credits is 0, the credit medal settlement process S804 is skipped. When it is determined in the determination process S802 that the credit number is 0 and after the credit medal settlement process S804, it is determined whether or not the bet number is 0 (whether or not a bet medal is present) (S805). If the number of bets is not 0, bet medals are settled ("bet medal settlement process" S806). On the other hand, if the bet number is 0, the bet medal settlement process S806 is skipped. After the bet medal settlement process S806 and when it is determined in the determination process S802 that the game mode is not the credit mode, the game mode is changed from the credit mode to the direct mode or from the direct mode to the credit mode ("mode change process"). S807). When the mode is changed to the direct mode, the credit amount display device 105 is turned off (lights off).

  In the credit medal settlement process S804, a release control signal instructing the discharge of one medal is transmitted to the hopper device 109 (see FIG. 2) by the same number as the credit number. The hopper device 109 ejects medals every time a release control signal is received. The released medal detection device 247 detects the release of medals from the hopper device 109 one by one, and generates a released medal detection signal for each detection. In the credit medal settlement process S804, the time from transmission of the release control signal to reception of the release medal detection signal is measured by the hopper monitoring timer, and when the measurement time by the hopper monitoring timer exceeds a predetermined time, Set the error flag. As a result, a hopper error is notified when the hopper device 109 eventually becomes empty. The bet medal settlement process S806 is the same process as the credit medal settlement process S804.

  After the settlement process S705, as shown in FIG. 17, based on the output signals from the inserted medal detection device 203 (the upstream medal detection signal from the upstream medal detection unit, the downstream medal detection signal from the downstream medal detection unit). The acceptance of the actual medal is confirmed (“medal acceptance confirmation process” S706). Specifically, a first passage condition in which only the upstream medal detection signal is received within a predetermined allowable passage time, and a second passage condition in which both the upstream medal detection signal and the downstream medal detection signal are received. Only when the third passage condition where only the downstream medal detection signal is received and the fourth passage condition where both the upstream medal detection signal and the downstream medal detection signal are not received are sequentially satisfied in this order. , To accept the medal. When an upstream medal detection signal or a downstream medal detection signal is detected at other timing or order, a selector error flag for notifying an error is set. Whether or not the above condition is satisfied is determined by executing the medal acceptance confirmation process S706 a plurality of times. If neither the upstream medal detection signal nor the downstream medal detection signal is received, this process is skipped. Whether or not to accept the medal is not determined by performing this process only once, but is finally determined by repeatedly performing this process. The medal acceptance confirmation process S706 will be described in detail below.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of medal acceptance confirmation processing. In the medal acceptance confirmation process S706, as shown in FIG. 19, it is first determined whether or not the first passage flag has already been set (S901). Here, the first passing flag indicates whether or not the actual medal is passing through the inserted medal detecting device 203, and when the passing flag is set, it means that the passing medal is passing. If the first passage flag is not set, it is determined whether or not a downstream medal detection signal is received (S902). If the downstream medal detection signal is received, a passing error flag is set ("passing error flag setting process" S910). On the other hand, when the downstream medal detection signal is not received, it is determined whether or not the upstream medal detection signal is received (S904). Note that whether or not the first passage condition is satisfied is determined by the determination processes S902 and S904. When the upstream medal detection signal is received, the first passage flag is set ("first passage flag setting process" S905). After the first passage flag setting process S905, a passage monitoring timer for measuring the time elapsed from the start of passage is set ("passage monitoring timer setting process" S906).

  If it is determined in the determination process S901 that the first passage flag is set, it is determined whether or not the time measured by the passage monitoring timer is equal to or shorter than a predetermined allowable passage time (S907). If the measured time exceeds the allowable passage time, the first passage flag, the second passage flag, and the third passage flag are canceled (“pass flag release processing” S908), and the passage monitoring timer is released (“pass”). Monitoring timer release process "S909) and a passing error flag is set (" passing error flag setting process "S910). Hereinafter, the passage flag release processing S908, the passage monitoring timer release processing S909, and the passage error flag setting processing S910 are collectively referred to as “passage error processing”.

  If the measurement time by the passage monitoring timer is equal to or shorter than the allowable passage time in the determination process S907, it is determined whether or not the second passage flag is set (S911). If the second passage flag is not set, it is determined whether an upstream medal detection signal is detected (S912). If the upstream medal detection signal has not been received, pass error processing (S908 to S910) is performed. On the other hand, when the upstream medal detection signal is received, it is determined whether or not the downstream medal detection signal is received (S913). Note that whether or not the second passage condition is satisfied is determined by the determination processes S912 and S913. When the downstream medal detection signal is received, the second passage flag is set ("second passage flag setting process" S914). On the other hand, when the downstream medal detection signal is not received, the second flag setting process S914 is skipped.

  When it is determined in the determination process S911 that the second passage flag is set, it is determined whether or not the third passage flag is set (S915). If the third passage flag is not set, it is determined whether or not a downstream medal detection signal is detected (S916). When the downstream medal detection signal is not received, the passing error process (S908 to S910) is performed. On the other hand, when the downstream medal detection signal is received, it is determined whether or not the upstream medal detection signal is received (S917). Note that whether or not the third passage condition is satisfied is determined by determination processes S916 and S917. If the upstream medal detection signal has not been received, a third passage flag is set ("third passage flag setting process" S918). On the other hand, when the upstream medal detection signal is received, the third passage flag setting process S918 is skipped.

If it is determined in the determination process S915 that the third passage flag is set, it is determined whether or not an upstream medal detection signal is detected (S919). If an upstream medal detection signal has been received, pass error processing (S908 to S910) is performed. On the other hand, if the upstream medal detection signal has not been received, it is determined whether or not the downstream medal detection signal has been received (S920). In addition, it is determined by determination process S919, S920 whether said 4th passage condition is satisfy | filled. If it is determined that the downstream medal detection signal has not been received, the first passage flag, the second passage flag, and the third passage flag are released ("pass flag release process" S921). After the passage flag release processing S921, the passage monitoring timer is released (“passage monitoring timer release processing” S922). After the passage monitoring timer release process S922, a first acceptance flag indicating that a normal medal has been successfully received, and a second indicating that at least one actual medal has been bet in the bet relating to the current game. An acceptance flag is set ("acceptance flag setting process" S923). On the other hand, when it is determined in the determination process S920 that the downstream medal detection signal is received, the passage flag release process S921 to the acceptance flag setting process S923 is skipped.

  After the medal acceptance confirmation processing S706, as shown in FIG. 17, the number of bets and the number of credits are changed based on the acceptance of the actual medal and the operation of the bet input device 106 ("medal acceptance processing" S707). In addition, in the medal acceptance process S707, the display of the bet number display device 107, the display of the credit number display device 105, the pass path of the actual medal in the selector 190, and the like are controlled, and the bet number for notifying the change in the bet number. The ring buffer stores a change command, a credit number change command for notifying a change in the credit number, a maximum bet completion command or a maximum bet incomplete command for controlling the LED lamp of the maximum bet dedicated operation unit 213, and the like. Hereinafter, the medal acceptance process S707 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the medal acceptance process S707, it is determined whether or not the first acceptance flag is set (S1001). If the first acceptance flag is set, it is determined whether or not the bet number has reached the maximum specified number (S1002). Here, the maximum prescribed number means the maximum value of a predetermined number of bets necessary for playing a game. In this embodiment, it is 3 in a normal gaming state, and a role such as a big bonus and a regular bonus is used. It is 1 in a JAC game in operation. In this embodiment, the maximum specified number is synonymous with the maximum bet number.

  If it is determined in the determination process S1002 that the bet number has not reached the maximum specified number, a bet process S1003 is executed. In the bet process S1003, the bet number is incremented (increased by 1), the display on the bet number display device 107 is updated according to the incremented bet number, and a bet with a real medal has been performed. A bet number increase command (a kind of bet command) for informing the user is stored in the ring buffer. After the betting process S1003, it is determined whether or not the bet number is equal to the maximum specified number (S1004). When the bet number is equal to the maximum specified number, the maximum bet completion process S1005 is performed. On the other hand, if the bet number is not equal to the maximum specified number, the maximum bet completion process S1005 is skipped. In the maximum bet completion process S1005, a maximum bet completion command (a kind of bet command) for turning off the LED lamp of the maximum bet operation unit is set. In the maximum bet completion process, when the game mode is not the credit mode (in the direct mode), the medal acceptance prohibition command (notifying the fact that the solenoid of the selector 190 is driven and the medal acceptance prohibition state is in effect) ( A kind of medal information command) is stored in the ring buffer. As a result, in the selector 190, the path switching piece 193a which can freely appear and disappear protrudes, and all of the inserted actual medals are guided to the return passage.

  If it is determined in the determination process S1002 that the number of bets has reached the maximum specified number, a deposit process S1006 is executed. In deposit processing S1006, the credit number is incremented, the display value of the credit number display device 105 is changed so as to increase by 1, and the credit number increase command (credit command) indicating that the credit number has increased by 1 is displayed. Is stored in the ring buffer. After the deposit process S1006, it is determined whether or not the number of credits is the same as the maximum number of credits (S1007). If the number of credits is equal to the maximum number of credits, the path switching solenoid of the selector 190 is driven, and an acceptance prohibition command is stored in the ring buffer (“maximum number of credits reaching process” S1008). On the other hand, when the number of credits is less than the maximum number of credits, the maximum credit number reaching process S1008 is skipped.

  If it is determined in S1001 that the first acceptance flag has not been set, or after a series of processing (S1002 to S1008) for betting and depositing with a physical medal, a 1-bet signal from the 1-bet dedicated operation unit 211, 2 It is determined whether or not a 2-bet signal from the bet dedicated operation unit 212 or a maximum bet signal from the maximum bet dedicated operation unit 213 has been received (S1009). If neither the 1-bet signal, the 2-bet signal, or the maximum bet signal has been received, the first acceptance flag is canceled (“first acceptance flag release process” S1019), and the medal acceptance process S707 ends. On the other hand, if any bet signal is received, the type of the received bet signal is determined (S1010).

  If it is determined in the determination process S1010 that a 1-bet signal has been received (A), it is determined whether or not the second acceptance flag is set (S1011). If the second acceptance flag is not set, the 1-bet process S1012 is executed. On the other hand, if the second acceptance flag is set, the 1-bet process S1012 is skipped. In the 1-bet process S1012, a difference value obtained by subtracting 1 from the bet number is calculated, the bet number is changed to 1, the display on the bet number display device 107 is changed, and the credit number is updated to a value obtained by adding the difference value. Then, the display on the credit amount display device 105 is updated, and the maximum bet for turning on the LED lamp of the 1-bet command (a kind of bet command) indicating that the bet number has been changed to 1 and the maximum bet operation dedicated unit 213 is turned on. Incomplete commands (a type of bet command) are stored in the ring buffer. For example, if the bet number before execution of the 1-bet process S1012 is 0, the credit number decreases by 1, and if the bet number before the execution of the 1-bet process S1012 is 3, the credit number increases by 2. After the 1-bet process S1012, a first acceptance flag release process S1019 is executed.

  If it is determined in the determination process S1010 that a 2-bet signal has been received (B), it is determined whether the second acceptance flag is set (S1013), and whether the bet number is 2 or more. Is determined (S1014). When the second acceptance flag is set and the number of bets is 2 or more, the following 2-bet process S1015 is skipped. On the other hand, in the other cases, a 2-bet process S1015 is performed. In the 2-bet process S1015, a difference value obtained by subtracting 2 from the bet number is calculated, the bet number is changed to 2 after the difference value is calculated, the credit number is updated to a value added with the difference value, and the bet number is A 2-bet command (a kind of bet command) indicating that it has been changed to 2 and a maximum bet incomplete command are stored in the ring buffer. After the 2-bet process S1015, a first acceptance flag release process S1019 is executed.

  If it is determined in the determination process S1010 that the maximum bet signal has been received (C), it is determined whether the second acceptance flag is set (S1016), and whether the bet number is the maximum bet number. A determination of whether or not (S1017) is made. When the second acceptance flag is set and the bet number is the maximum bet number, the following maximum bet process S1018 is skipped. On the other hand, in other cases, the maximum bet processing S1018 is performed. In the maximum bet processing S1018, the difference value obtained by subtracting 3 from the bet number is calculated, the bet number is changed to 3, the credit number is updated to the value added with the difference value, and the bet number is changed to 3. A maximum bet command (a kind of bet command) indicating that is set. After the maximum bet process S1018, a first acceptance flag release process S1019 is executed. Through the above processing steps (S1001 to S1019), the medal acceptance processing S707 is completed.

  After the completion of the medal acceptance process S707, as shown in FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not the bet number is less than the minimum prescribed number. If the bet number is less than the minimum prescribed number, the selector error notification process S703 to the medal acceptance process S707 are repeated. On the other hand, if the bet number is not less than the minimum prescribed number, it is determined whether or not a change start signal is received from the start switch of the change start input device 113. When the fluctuation start signal is not received, the selector error notification process S703 to the determination process S708 are repeated. On the other hand, when the fluctuation start signal is received, the path switching solenoid of the selector 190 is driven and the reception prohibition command is set (“medal reception prohibition process” S710). Through the above processing steps (S701 to S710), the fluctuation waiting process S604 is completed.

  After the change waiting process S604, as shown in FIG. 16, the value of the random number counter latched by hardware when the start switch of the change start input device 113 is operated is read and stored in the RAM 313. ("Random number creation process" S605). When the start switch is operated, the random number counter is latched by hardware so that the operation of the start switch and the acquisition of the random number value are synchronized in time. Note that the value of the random number counter can be read by software, but in this case, the time from the operation of the fluctuation start input device 113 to the acquisition of the random number value becomes more uneven than in the case of latching in hardware. .

  After the random number generation process S605, the winning combination corresponding to the random value acquired in the random number generation process S605 is determined by referring to the random number table corresponding to the probability setting, the number of bets, and the gaming state, and according to the type of the winning combination Winning flags (for example, Big Bonus Winning Flag, Regular Bonus Winning Flag, Cherry Winning Flag, Bell Winning Flag, Watermelon Winning Flag, Replay Winning Flag) are set. A set value command representing a value is set ("internal lottery process" S606). Winning roles include, for example, a big bonus role (hereinafter also referred to as “BB”), a regular bonus role (hereinafter also referred to as “RB”), and various small roles (in this embodiment, a cherry role, a bell role, and a watermelon role) , A re-playing role and a loser role. Note that a plurality of types of winning combinations may be selected in one game.

  After the internal lottery process S606, it is used for controlling each reel device (170L, L170M, 170R) of the symbol display changing unit 103 from the manual stop control table group held in the ROM 312 based on the winning combination, the number of bets and the gaming state. One manual stop control table is selected as the reference stop control table, and the table number of the reference stop control table is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 313 ("rotation initialization process" S607). When the winning combination is other than losing, an effective line or the like for winning the winning combination is determined according to the reference stop control table, and each reel device (170L, 170L, When the stop switch corresponding to L170M, 170R) is operated, slip control is performed to rotate the reel extra within a predetermined range (maximum 4 symbols) in order to win the winning combination as much as possible on the predetermined active line. Done. When the winning combination is lost, the same slip control is performed in order not to win other winning combinations. This reference stop control table is not necessarily referred to. In this embodiment, the three stop operation units (231, 232, 233) of the variable stop input device 114 are arranged in a predetermined order (for example, “left reel stop operation unit”). 231 → intermediate reel stop operation section 232 → right reel stop operation section 233 ”and“ left reel stop operation section 231 → right reel stop operation section 233 → intermediate reel stop operation section 232 ”). In the case of another operation order, the predetermined symbol pattern is stopped by reselecting the reference stop control table from the manual stop control table group, by another control method, or by using them.

  After the rotation initialization process S607, a symbol variation standby process S608 is executed. In the symbol variation standby process S608, first, it is determined whether or not the measurement time by the symbol variation monitoring timer is equal to or longer than a predetermined specified time (for example, 4.1 seconds). Here, the “symbol fluctuation monitoring timer” is a timer that measures the elapsed time from the symbol fluctuation start time in the previous symbol display fluctuation unit 103. If the measurement time of the symbol fluctuation monitoring timer is less than a predetermined specified time, a variable waiting command (internal state command of the internal state command) indicating that the specified time has elapsed (hereinafter referred to as “variable waiting state”). Is stored in the ring buffer. Note that the player is informed of the variable standby state by a variable standby state display device (not shown). After that, until the measurement time of the symbol fluctuation monitoring timer becomes equal to or longer than the predetermined specified time, whether or not the measurement time by the symbol fluctuation monitoring timer is equal to or longer than the predetermined specified time while the change waiting state is notified. Is repeated. On the other hand, when the measurement time of the symbol fluctuation monitoring timer is equal to or longer than the predetermined specified time, the symbol fluctuation monitoring timer is reset and started, the notification of the standby state for the specified time is stopped, and the predetermined specified time has elapsed. A specified time elapse command (a kind of internal state command) indicating this and a bet number command for output to the external concentration terminal board are stored in the ring buffer. Thereafter, information related to the control of each stepping motor (such as 173L) of the symbol display variation unit in a predetermined area of the RAM 313 is initialized for starting rotation. The actual driving of the stepping motor (173L, etc.) is controlled by the stepping motor control process S205 of the timer interrupt process.

  After the symbol fluctuation standby process S608, a rotation control process S609 for controlling the rotation of each reel 171L, 171M, 171R in the symbol display fluctuation unit 103 is executed. Here, the rotation control process S609 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the rotation control process S609.

  In the rotation control processing S609, information regarding the rotation of each reel device (170L, 170M, 170R) in a predetermined area of the RAM 313 is initialized, and all the reels (171L, 171M, 171R) indicating that the reels are rotating are all initialized. A reel rotation command (a kind of reel rotation information command) and a symbol fluctuation state command (a kind of internal state command) indicating that the symbol display fluctuation state is in the symbol display fluctuation unit 103 are stored in the ring buffer ("Rotation start" Process "S1101). After the rotation start process S1101, the process waits until a predetermined stop standby time elapses ("design stop standby process" S1102). The “predetermined stop standby time” in the symbol stop standby process S1102 is substantially the same as the average time required from the start of rotation of each reel (171L, 171M, 171R) to steady rotation at a constant speed. After the symbol stop standby process S1102, it is determined whether or not the rotation of all the reels (171L, 171M, 171R) is a steady rotation (S1103). Specifically, whether or not these rotations are steady rotations is determined by whether or not a position detection signal is received from the reel reference point detection device corresponding to the reel that has started rotating last. If the position detection signal is received, it is determined that the rotations are steady rotations. If the position detection signal is not received, it is determined that the rotation of any of the reels is not steady rotations. . If these rotations are not steady rotations, the determination process S1103 is repeatedly executed. In this embodiment, all reels (171L, 171M, 171R) start to rotate simultaneously.

  If it is determined in the determination process S1103 that the rotations of all the reels are steady rotations, it is determined whether or not the maximum bet switch of the maximum bet dedicated operation unit 213 has been operated. If no operation is performed, the navigation command is stored in the ring buffer (“navigation change input monitoring process” S1104). After the navigation change input monitoring process S1104, a process of stopping the symbol variation is executed.

  It is determined whether or not a left stop signal (a type of variation change information) is received from the left reel stop operation unit 231 of the variation stop input device 114 (S1105). If the left stop signal has not been received, it is determined whether or not a middle stop signal (a type of variation change information) has been received from the middle reel stop operation unit 232 (S1106). If the middle stop signal has not been received, it is determined whether or not a right stop signal (a type of variation change information) from the right reel stop operation unit 233 has been received (S1107). When the right stop signal is not received, that is, when none of the left stop signal, the middle stop signal, and the right stop signal are received, the navigation change input monitoring process S1104 is executed.

  If it is determined in the determination process S1105 that the left stop signal has been received, it is determined whether or not the left drive flag is set (S1108). The “left drive flag” is a flag for identifying whether the left reel 171L is rotating or stopped, and is set when the rotation of the left reel 171L is started. When the left drive flag is released, it indicates that the left reel 171L is substantially stopped, and when the left drive flag is set, it indicates that the left reel 171L is substantially rotating. To express. When the left drive flag is released, the navigation change input monitoring process S1104 is executed. On the other hand, when the left drive flag is set, the left reel stop process S1109 is executed. In the left reel stop process S1109, first, the left stepping motor 172L that rotates the left reel 171L is stopped with reference to the reference stop control table selected in the rotation initialization process S607. After the left stepping motor 172L is stopped, a left drive flag is set, the number of stopped reels is incremented, a left reel stop command (a kind of reel rotation information command) indicating that the left reel 171L is stopped, and the left reel 171L A left reel symbol command representing a stop symbol (a type of stop symbol command) is stored in the ring buffer. The “stop reel number” represents the number of reels that are stopped, and is reset to “0” in the rotation start processing S1101.

  Here, the control for stopping the left stepping motor 172L will be described in detail. Based on the current number of drive signal transmissions (a part of the symbol display information), the reference stop control table is referred to determine the number of transmissions of the drive signal (drive information). If the winning flag of big bonus combination, regular bonus combination, various small combinations or re-playing combination is set, it is possible as long as the winning combination is not established The number of transmissions is determined so that the winning symbol pattern stops along any of the active lines. For example, if a small role that “watermelon” symbols are arranged on the lower line 162c and the left reel stop operation unit 231 is operated at a timing when the “watermelon” symbols pass through the upper row, it is stopped at the lower level. Slide the left reel 171L for two symbols. It should be noted that the range that can be slid is determined in advance, and depending on the operation timing of the left reel stop operation unit 231, the “watermelon” symbol may not stop at the lower stage. Even in this case, if the “watermelon” symbol can be stopped at the middle stage or the upper stage, the “watermelon” symbol is controlled to stop at the middle stage or the upper stage regardless of the planned pay line. “Number of drive signal transmissions” represents the number of drive signals transmitted to the left stepping motor 172L, and the value is reset to “0” in response to the reception of the position detection signal from the reel index sensor 173L. The Specifically, in the left reel stop process S1109, referring to the number of drive signal transmissions, it is confirmed that the transmission of the drive signal for the determined number of transmissions has been completed, and the left drive flag (“drive change information” ). In stepping motor control process S205 of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 12, the release of the left drive flag is confirmed and transmission of the drive signal is stopped. Thus, after the number of transmissions is determined, the drive signal is repeatedly transmitted to the left stepping motor 172L by that number of times.

  After the left reel stop processing S1109, it is determined whether or not the number of stopped reels is 3 (S1110). If the number of stop reels is not 3, that is, if at least one reel is rotating (during symbol variation), it is determined whether or not the reference stop control table needs to be changed (S1111). If it is necessary to change the reference stop control table when stopping an unstopped reel, the reference stop control table is changed to another manual stop control table selected from the manual stop control table group (“control table change process”). "S1112). In the control table change process S1112, the stop position of the reel that has already stopped among the middle reel 171M and the right reel 171R is referred to together with the stop position of the left reel 171L. As a case where the reference stop control table needs to be changed, for example, there is a case where a combination other than the winning combination wins.

  If it is determined in the determination process S1106 that the middle stop signal has been received, it is determined whether or not the middle drive flag is set (S1113). As in the case of the left drive flag, the “middle drive flag” is a flag for identifying whether the middle reel 171M is rotating or stopped. When the middle drive flag is released, the navigation change input monitoring process S1104 is executed. On the other hand, if the medium drive flag is set, it is determined whether or not the number of stopped reels is 0 (S1114). If the number of stopped reels is not 0, middle reel stop processing S1116 is executed. On the other hand, when the number of stop reels is 0, a predetermined manual stop control table in the manual stop control table group is reset as the reference stop control table (“control table resetting process” S1115), and the control table is reset. After the process S1115, a middle reel stop process S1116 is executed. Note that the middle reel stop process S1116 is the same process as in the case of the left reel stop process S1109. In the middle reel stop process S1116, first, the middle drive flag (a kind of “drive change information”) is set with reference to the reference stop control table, and the middle stepping motor in the middle reel device 170M is stopped. The control for stopping the middle stepping motor is substantially the same as the control for stopping the left stepping motor 172L. After stopping the middle stepping motor, the number of stopped reels is incremented, and a middle reel stop command (a kind of reel rotation information command) indicating that the middle reel 171M is stopped and a middle reel representing a stop pattern of the middle reel 171M. A symbol command (a kind of stop symbol command) is stored in the ring buffer.

  After the middle reel stop process S1116, it is determined whether or not the number of stopped reels is 3 (S1117). If the number of stopped reels is not 3, it is determined whether or not the reference stop control table needs to be changed when stopping an unstopped reel (S1118). When the reference stop control table needs to be changed, the reference stop control table is changed to another manual stop control table selected from the manual stop control table group ("control table change process" S1119). In the control table changing process S1119, the stop position (stop symbol) of the already stopped reels of the left reel 171L and the right reel 171R is referred to together with the stop position of the middle reel 171M.

  If it is determined in the determination process S1107 that the right stop signal has been received, it is determined whether or not the right drive flag is set (S1120). The “right drive flag” is a flag for identifying whether the right reel 171R is rotating or stopped, as in the case of the left drive flag and the middle drive flag. When the right drive flag is released, the navigation change input monitoring process S1104 is executed. On the other hand, if the right drive flag is set, it is determined whether or not the number of stopped reels is 0 (S1121). If the number of stopped reels is not 0, right reel stop processing S1123 is executed. On the other hand, when the number of stop reels is 0, a predetermined manual stop control table in the manual stop control table group is reset as the reference stop control table (“control table resetting process” S1122), and the control table is reset. After the process S1122, a right reel stop process S1123 is executed. Note that the right reel stop process S1116 is the same process as the left reel stop process S1109. In the right reel stop process S1116, first, referring to the selected manual stop control table, a right drive flag (a kind of “drive change information”) is set, and the right stepping motor in the right reel device 170R is stopped. . The control for stopping the right stepping motor 172R is substantially the same as the control for stopping the left stepping motor 172L. After the stop of the right stepping motor 172R, the number of stop reels is incremented, and a right reel stop command (a kind of reel rotation information command) indicating that the right reel 171R is stopped and a right reel indicating a stop pattern of the right reel A symbol command (a kind of stop symbol command) is stored in the ring buffer.

  After the right reel stop process S1123, it is determined whether or not the number of stopped reels is 3 (S1124). If the number of stopped reels is not 3, it is determined whether or not the reference stop control table needs to be changed when stopping an unstopped reel (S1125). When the reference stop control table needs to be changed, the reference stop control table is changed to another manual stop control table selected from the manual stop control table group ("control table change process" S1126). In the control table changing process S1126, the stop position (stop symbol) of the reel that has already stopped among the left reel 171L and the middle reel 171M is referred to together with the stop position of the right reel 171R.

  After the rotation control process S609, a winning symbol determination process S610 is executed as shown in FIG. In the winning symbol determination process S610, first, it is determined whether or not the symbol pattern for each activated line is a winning symbol pattern, whether or not a winning combination has been won and whether or not a winning flag has been established. It is inspected that no part other than the current role has won. In this embodiment, if the bet number is 1, the pattern pattern of the middle line 162a (see FIG. 3) is inspected, and if the bet number is 2, the middle line 162a, the upper line 162b, and the lower line 162c (see FIG. 3). Each symbol pattern is inspected, and if the number of bets is 3, all symbol patterns on the five combination lines 162a to 162e (see FIG. 3) are inspected. When even one winning combination other than the winning combination is won, error processing for notifying the occurrence of a winning error is executed. On the other hand, if only the winning combination is winning, a winning flag corresponding to all winning winning combinations (for example, big bonus winning flag, regular bonus winning flag, cherry winning flag, bell winning flag, watermelon winning flag, A re-game winning flag) is set. Further, the number of acquired medals corresponding to each winning winning combination is added within a range not exceeding the maximum number of acquired medals, so that the number of acquired medals is finally determined. Further, in the winning symbol determination processing S610, a winning combination command including information on the type of winning combination, a winning line command including information on the type of winning line, and a winning combination error command including information on winning error are stored in the ring buffer. The

  After the winning symbol determination process S610, an acquired medal payout process S611 is executed. In the acquired medal payout process S611, as shown in FIG. 22, it is first determined whether or not the number of acquired medals is 0 (S1201). When the number of acquired medals is 0, the acquired medal payout process S611 ends. On the other hand, when the number of acquired medals is not 0, the number of acquired medals to be paid out is set to the same value as the number of acquired medals (“scheduled scheduled number setting process” S1202), and the number of paid-outs is cleared to “0”. ("Payout amount clear process" S1203). After the payout number clear process S1203, it is determined whether or not the game mode is the credit mode (S1204).

  If it is determined in the determination process S1204 that the game mode is the credit mode, it is determined whether or not the number of credits is an upper limit value (S1205). If the number of credits is less than the upper limit value, the number of payouts is incremented (“payout number changing process” S1206), then the number of credits is incremented, and the credit number change command is stored in the ring buffer. ("Credit number change process" S1207). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the number of payouts is the same as the number of payouts (S1208). When the number of payouts is the same as the number of payouts, the acquired medal payout process S611 ends. On the other hand, when the number of payouts is less than the planned payout number, the process returns to the determination process S1205.

  When it is determined in the determination process S1204 that the game mode is not the credit mode, or when it is determined in the determination process S1205 that the number of credits has reached the upper limit value, an acquired medal payout start command indicating the start of payout of the acquired medal is issued. It is stored in the ring buffer ("payout start command setting process" S1209). After the payout start command setting process S1209, a payout control process S1210 is executed. In the payout control process S1210, a discharge control signal instructing discharge of one medal is transmitted to the hopper device 109 (see FIG. 2) until the number of discharge becomes the same as the planned number of discharge. The hopper device 109 pays out medals every time a release control signal is received. The released medal detection device 247 detects the release of medals from the hopper device 109 one by one, and generates a released medal detection signal. In the credit medal settlement process S804, the time from the transmission of the release control signal to the reception of the release medal detection signal is measured by the hopper monitoring timer, and if the measurement time by the hopper monitoring timer exceeds the specified release time, the hopper error flag Is set. As a result, a hopper error is notified when the hopper device 109 is finally emptied.

  After the discharge control process 1210, the payout number is incremented ("payout number change process" S1211). After the payout number changing process S1211, it is determined whether or not the payout number is the same as the payout number (S1212). When the number of payouts is the same as the planned payout number, an acquired medal payout end command indicating the end of payout of the acquired medal is stored in the ring buffer (“payout end command setting process” S1213), and the acquired medal payout process S611 is performed. finish. On the other hand, when the number of payouts is less than the planned payout number, the process returns to the payout control process S1210.

  After the acquired medal payout process S611, a re-game determination process S612 is performed as shown in FIG. In the re-game determination process S612, when it is determined in the winning symbol determination process S610 that the re-game is won, various processes such as setting the internal state to re-game are performed. Further, a re-game command (a kind of internal state command) indicating that the next game is a re-game is stored in the ring buffer.

  After the re-game determining process S612, an accessory operating process S613 is performed. In the in-community-operating process S613, a process during the operation of an accessory such as a big bonus and a regular bonus is performed. Here, the process during the operation of the accessory will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the accessory operating process S613, it is determined whether or not the internal state is a big bonus (S1301). If the internal state is a big bonus, it is further determined whether the internal state is a JAC game or a small role game (S1302). If it is not a JAC game, it is determined whether or not a JACIN symbol pattern (in this embodiment, a combination of three replay symbols) is displayed on the active line as a trigger for transition to the JAC game (S1303). When the JACIN symbol pattern is displayed on the active line, initialization relating to the JAC game is performed (“JAC start processing” S1304). In JAC start processing S1304, the internal state is set to a JAC game with a big bonus, and the number of JACs and the number of established JACs are respectively set to predetermined values. On the other hand, when the JACIN symbol pattern is not displayed on the active line, the JAC start process S1304 is skipped.

  If it is determined in the determination process S1302 that the internal state is a JAC game, the number of JAC games is decreased by 1 ("JAC number update process" S1305). After the JAC number update process S1305, it is determined whether or not a JAC symbol pattern (in this embodiment, a combination of three replay symbols) is displayed on the active line (S1306). When the JAC symbol pattern is displayed on the active line, the number of established JACs is decreased by 1 ("JAC establishment number update process" S1307). On the other hand, if the JAC symbol pattern is not displayed on the valid line, the JAC establishment number update process S1307 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the number of JACs or the number of established JACs is 0 (S1308, S1309). When the number of JACs or the number of established JACs is 0, the internal state is changed to a small role game (“JAC end process” S1310). On the other hand, if the number of JACs and the number of established JACs are not 0, the JAC end process S1310 is skipped.

  After passing through the predetermined processes of the above-described processes S1302 to S1310, the number of acquired medals calculated in the winning symbol determination process S610 (see FIG. 16) is added to the total number of acquisitions, and the total number of acquisitions is updated ("total number of acquisitions update process"). "S1311). It should be noted that the total number acquired is initialized in the accessory operation determination process S614 (see FIG. 24) described below at the start of the big bonus. After the total acquisition update process S1311, it is determined whether the total acquisition is equal to or greater than the predetermined acquisition number (S1312). When the total number of acquisitions is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of acquisitions, a big bonus end process is performed (“BB end process” S1313), and a process of shifting to the RT2 gaming state, which is the RT gaming state after the big bonus, is performed ( “RT2 migration process” S1314). In the RT2 transition process S1314, the internal state is set to the RT2 gaming state, and an RT2 gaming state command (a kind of internal state command) indicating the RT2 gaming state is stored in the ring buffer. On the other hand, when the total acquisition number is less than the predetermined acquisition number, the BB end processing S1313 and the RT2 transition processing S1314 are skipped. Through the above-described processing steps, the accessory operating process S613 ends.

  If it is determined in the determination process 1301 that the internal state is not a big bonus, it is determined whether or not the internal state is a regular bonus (S1315). If the internal state is not a regular bonus, this process ends. On the other hand, if the internal state is a regular bonus, the number of JAC games is decreased by 1 ("JAC number update process" S1316). The number of JACs is initialized to a predetermined number in the accessory action determination process S614 (see FIG. 16) described below at the start of the regular bonus. Note that the number of JACs in the regular bonus may be different from the number of JACs in the big bonus. After the JAC number update process S1316, it is determined whether or not a JAC symbol pattern (in this embodiment, a combination of three replay symbols) is displayed on the active line (S1317). If the JAC symbol pattern is displayed on the active line, the number of established JACs is decreased by 1 ("JAC establishment number update process" S1318). The number of established JACs is initialized to a predetermined number in the accessory action determination process S614 (see FIG. 16) described below at the start of the regular bonus. Note that the number of JACs established in the regular bonus may be different from the number of JACs established in the big bonus. On the other hand, if the JAC symbol pattern is not displayed on the valid line, the JAC establishment number update process S1318 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether the number of JACs or the number of established JACs is 0 (S1319, S1320). When the number of JACs or the number of established JACs is 0, the internal state is changed to a small role game (“RB end processing” S1321), and a process of shifting to the RT gaming state that is the RT gaming state after the regular bonus is performed. Is performed ("RT1 transition process" S1322). In the RT1 transition process S1322, the internal state is set to the RT1 gaming state, and an RT1 gaming state command (a kind of internal state command) indicating the RT1 gaming state is stored in the ring buffer. On the other hand, if the number of JACs and the number of established JACs are not 0, the JAC end process S1321 and the RT2 transition process S1322 are skipped. Through the above-described processing steps, the accessory operating process S613 ends.

  After the accessory operating process S613, an accessory operating determination process S614 is performed as shown in FIG. In the accessory operation determination process S614, as shown in FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not a big bonus winning flag indicating that the big bonus (BB) is won is set (S1401). If the big bonus winning flag is set, it is determined whether or not a big bonus winning flag indicating that the big bonus has been won is set (S1402). If the big bonus winning flag is set, processing for starting the big bonus is executed ("BB start processing" S1403). On the other hand, if the big bonus winning flag is not set, the BB start process S1403 is skipped.

  If the big bonus winning flag is not set in the determination process S1401, it is determined whether or not the regular bonus winning flag indicating that the regular bonus (RB) is won is set (S1404). When the regular bonus winning flag is set, it is determined whether or not a regular bonus winning flag indicating that the regular bonus has been won is set (S1405). If the big bonus winning flag is set, a process for starting the regular bonus is executed ("RB start process" S1406). On the other hand, if the regular bonus winning flag is not set, the RB start process S1406 is skipped. Through the above process, the accessory operation determination process S614 ends.

  After the combination act determination process S614, it is determined whether the RT1 state that has entered after the big bonus and the RT2 state that has entered after the regular bonus satisfy the end condition. If the end condition is satisfied, the internal state Is set to the normal gaming state, and a normal gaming state command (a kind of internal state command) indicating the normal gaming state is stored in the ring buffer. Specifically, the RT1 state is terminated by the completion of a predetermined number of unit games (for example, 100 times) in the RT1 state or winning a special replay. On the other hand, the RT2 state is ended by winning one of the three-choice cherry roles.

  After the RT game state end process S615, a game progress display process S616 is executed. In the game progress display processing S615, when the internal state is a big bonus or a regular bonus, data to be displayed on the game progress display device 116 such as the remaining number of games in the JAC game and the total number of medals obtained in one big bonus is displayed. Is set. Thereby, the game progress display device 116 displays the game progress information. When the internal state is the normal game state, the game progress display device 116 is in an off state and displays nothing.

  A control process executed by the MPU of the sub control board 302 will be described. The MPU control process is roughly divided into a main process that is activated when the external power is restored from a power failure or when the power is turned on, and an interrupt process that interrupts the main process. For convenience of explanation, after describing the interrupt process, the main process will be described. As an interrupt process in the MPU, there are a regular timer interrupt process and a regular command interrupt process.

  The timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing in the sub-control board.

  The timer interrupt process is executed with a period of approximately 1 ms. In the timer interrupt process, first, an interrupt flag is read (“interrupt flag read process” S2001). After the interrupt flag reading process S2001, it is determined whether or not the interrupt flag is valid (S2002). Specifically, it is confirmed that it is a timer interrupt among various interrupts to the CPU. If the interrupt flag is valid, the interrupt timer counter is incremented and the interrupt timer counter is updated ("interrupt timer counter update process" S2003). After the interrupt timer counter update process S2003, the interrupt flag related to the timer interrupt is canceled ("interrupt flag clear process" S2004). As a result, the next timer interrupt process for the CPU can be executed. If it is determined in the determination process S2002 that the interrupt flag is not valid, the interrupt timer counter update process S2003 and the interrupt flag clear process S2004 are skipped because other interrupt processes are performed.

  The command interrupt process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing command interrupt processing in the sub-control board. Command interruption processing is executed in response to transmission of a command from the main control board. Since the command transmission on the main control board is performed with a period of approximately 1.49 ms, this processing is performed with a period of approximately 1.49 ms.

  In the command interruption process, first, it is determined whether or not the strobe signal from the main control board 301 is normal (S2101). If the strobe signal is normal, command data is acquired (“command data acquisition process” S2102). After the command data acquisition process S2102, it is determined whether or not the content is normal (S2103). If the command data is normal, the command is received (“command reception process” S2104), and after the command reception process S2104, the retry counter value is changed to a predetermined retry maximum value (“retry counter value maximization”). Process "S2105).

  If it is determined in the determination process S2101 that the strobe signal is not normal, the retry counter value is changed to a predetermined maximum retry number (S2106). When it is determined in the determination process S2103 that the command data is not normal, the retry counter value is changed (“retry counter update process” S2107). In this change, the retry counter value is increased by one. After the process of changing the retry counter value (S2105, S2106, S2107), it is determined whether the retry counter value is the maximum value (S2108). When the retry counter value is the maximum value, an interrupt flag is read (“interrupt flag reading process” S2109). After the interrupt flag reading process S2109, the value of the retry counter is cleared to the initial value (“0”) (“retry counter clear process” S2110). After the retry counter clear process S2110, the interrupt flag is canceled ("interrupt flag clear process" S2111). By releasing the interrupt flag, the next command interrupt process can be executed.

  When the retry counter value is not the maximum value, that is, when the strobe signal is normal but the command data is not normal, the interrupt flag reading process S2109, the retry counter clear process S2110, and the interrupt flag clear process S2111 are skipped. Note that acquisition of command data at a predetermined timing is repeated until the retry counter value reaches a predetermined maximum retry value.

  The main process executed by the MPU of the sub control board 302 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of main processing of the sub control board.

  In the main processing, first, in accordance with the supply of internal power from the power supply board 300, initialization of the sub control board 302 itself and initialization of peripheral devices such as the auxiliary display device 118 connected to the sub control board 302 are performed. ("Initialization process" S2201). After the initialization process S2201, it is determined whether or not the system state is a voltage drop state (S2202). Here, the system state includes a voltage drop state indicating that the supply voltage is equal to or lower than a predetermined voltage, and an initialization indicating that the sub-control board 302 and the peripheral device connected to the sub-control board 302 are being initialized. It implies a state and a normal state indicating that the supply voltage is a predetermined voltage and normal game can be performed. Note that the initialization state is selected during the initialization process S2201.

  When it is determined in the determination process S2202 that the system state is a voltage drop state, a backup process S2210 described later is executed. On the other hand, if the system state is not a voltage drop state, it is determined whether or not the value of the interrupt timer counter has changed (S2203). When the value of the interrupt timer counter is changed, the interrupt timer counter is updated (“interrupt timer counter update process” S2204). In the interrupt timer counter update process S2204, the value of the interrupt timer counter is decreased by 1. After the interrupt timer counter update process S2204, a short cycle timer process S2205 described later is performed. After the short cycle timer process S2205, it is determined whether or not the system state is a voltage drop state (S2206). If the system state is not a voltage drop state, it is determined whether any command is received from the main control board 301 (S2207). If a command has been received, a received command confirmation process S2208 is performed in which the type of the received command is confirmed, and the notification mode is selected according to the type of command. On the other hand, if a command has not been received, the received command confirmation process S2208 is skipped. After the received command confirmation process S2208, the base value of the random number that determines the details of the effect is updated ("random number base value update process" S2209). After the random number base value update process S2209, the process proceeds to a determination process S2202. When the system state is not a voltage drop state, the above processes (S2202 to S2209) are repeatedly executed in sequence.

  If it is determined in the determination processing S2202 and determination processing S2206 that the system state is a voltage drop state, register data and stack data are stored in the external RAM ("backup processing" S2210). After the backup process S2210, it is determined whether or not the system state is a voltage drop state (S2211). If the system state is a voltage drop state, the determination process S2211 is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if it is not a voltage drop state, the system waits for a predetermined time (30 ms in this embodiment) to confirm that the cancellation of the voltage drop state is not a malfunction due to noise or the like (“wait process” S2212). After the wait process S2212, it is determined again whether the system state is a voltage drop state (S2213). If the system state is a voltage drop state, the process returns to the determination process S2211. On the other hand, if the system state is not a voltage drop state, it is determined that the supply of internal power has resumed normally, and processing for starting the main processing is performed (“startup processing” S2214). After the startup process S2214, the process returns to the initialization process S2201, and the main process is resumed.

  The short cycle timer process S2205 in the main process of the sub-control board 302 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the short cycle timer process. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the long cycle timer process executed during the short cycle timer process.

  By executing the timer interrupt process substantially every 1 ms, the short cycle timer process S2205 is also executed substantially every 1 ms. In the short cycle timer process 2205, as shown in FIG. 28, first, a startup command confirmation process S2301 is executed. In the startup command confirmation process S2301, it is confirmed whether any command is received from the main control board 301 within 2 seconds after the execution of the startup process S2214. When no command is received from the main control board 301, it is determined that the main control board 301 has not been normally activated, and processing for notifying the occurrence of an error is performed. On the other hand, if any command is received from the main control board 301, this process is terminated, and the process proceeds to the device control process S2302.

  In the device control process S2302, the auxiliary display device 118, the acoustic device 110, and the light emitting device 117 are based on the data accumulated in the output data buffer in accordance with the various commands confirmed to be received in the reception command confirmation processing S2208. The drive control is performed. Specifically, display control signals such as an effect display control signal for instructing output of effect display and an error display control signal for instructing output of error display are transmitted to the auxiliary display device 118. In addition, voice control such as a production voice control signal for instructing the sound device 110 to output production voice, an error voice control signal for instructing output of error voice, a settlement voice control signal for supporting the output of the settlement voice, and the like. A volume control signal such as a signal, an effect volume control signal that indicates an effect volume, an error volume control signal that indicates an error volume, and a settlement volume control signal that indicates an adjustment volume is transmitted. Further, a light emission control signal such as an effect light control signal for instructing output of effect light, an error light emission control signal for instructing output of error light, and a payment light emission control signal for instructing output of adjustment light to the light emitting device 117. Sent.

  In the system state change process S2303, it is determined whether or not there is a change in the system state. Depending on the determination result, the voltage drop flag indicating the voltage drop state and the in-initialization flag indicating the initialization state are set or canceled. . If there is a change in the system state, processing corresponding to the change is executed. When the voltage drop flag and the initialization flag are canceled, the system state is regarded as a normal state, and this process ends. The medal settlement process S2304 is executed after the system state change process S2303.

  In the medal settlement process S2304, when a settlement flag such as a credit settlement flag indicating that a credit medal is being settled or a bet settlement flag indicating that a bet medal is being settled is set, a notification mode is determined. Note that the credit settlement flag is set in response to reception of a credit settlement start command in the reception command confirmation process S2208, and is canceled in response to reception of a credit settlement end command. Similarly, the bet settlement flag is set in response to reception of a bet settlement start command, and is canceled in response to reception of a bet settlement end command.

  After the medal settlement process S2304, the demotion avoidance privilege number A and the demotion avoidance benefit number B are updated ("demotion avoidance privilege management process" S2305). Specifically, in the demotion avoidance privilege management process S2305, whether or not to grant the demotion avoidance privilege is determined by lottery when the watermelon role is won in the normal gaming state, and if this lottery is won, Demotion avoidance privilege number A increases by “1”. On the other hand, when the demotion avoidance privilege is used, the demotion avoidance privilege number A is decreased by “1”. Further, the demotion avoidance privilege number B is increased by “1” when the 3-option cherry combination wins in the big bonus game state. On the other hand, when the demotion avoidance privilege is used, the number B of demotion avoidance privilege decreases by “1”.

  After the demotion avoidance privilege management process S2305, in accordance with the winning of the first big bonus combination and the second big bonus combination, the big bonus gaming state 1 (BB gaming state 1: see FIG. 32) and the big bonus gaming state in advance. After 2, whether to shift to the RT gaming state 1 or the RT gaming state 2 (see FIG. 32), and when the RT gaming state A and the RT gaming state B satisfy the promotion condition to the AT1 state, the ART gaming state B1 Which one to shift to the ART game state B3 is determined by lottery ("transfer destination allocation lottery process" S2306). Specifically, by electronic lottery, the first prescribed number corresponding to the RT gaming state A or the prescribed number B corresponding to the RT gaming state B is defined as a condition for promotion to the ART gaming state B1 to the ART gaming state B3. The first specified number of times B1 to B3 corresponding to the first specified number of times B1 to RT gaming state B3 corresponding to the ART gaming state B1 to the ART gaming state B3 are selected as the number of times. It is selected as the number of continuous games in B1 to ART game state B3. In the transfer destination allocation lottery process S2306, there is no particular difference in the transfer destination allocation probability between the first big bonus combination and the second big bonus combination.

  Information for assisting the winning of the three-choice bell role while notifying the AT1 state for notifying the information for assisting the winning of the three-choice bell role and the information for avoiding the winning of the three-choice cherry role after the transfer destination lottery process S2306 The AT2 state continuation management process for informing the user and the notification control process based on the winning of the special replay role in the AT1 state are executed ("AT state process" S2307). Specifically, in the AT state processing S2307, the AT1 state is terminated based on detection of reception of an internal state command representing the normal gaming state from the main control board 301 in the AT1 state (ART gaming state A). This internal state command is transmitted based on the transition determination from the RT1 state to the normal gaming state in the RT gaming state end process S615 of the main control board 301. Further, in the AT1 state, when the special avoidance bonus for avoiding special replay is available and the push order notification flag indicating that the maximum bet dedicated operation unit 213 has been pressed is set, six types are provided. In order to change the special replay role winning information indicating that one of the special replay roles and the normal replay role were won simultaneously to push order information for avoiding the special replay role winning and winning the normal replay role The process is executed. The push order notification flag is set in privilege use command processing S2520 described later.

  On the other hand, the AT2 state (ART game states B1 to B3) terminates the ART1 state when the specified number of unit games determined in the transfer destination allocation lottery process S2306 is completed. In the RT gaming state end process S615 on the main control board, it is not determined that the RT1 state is ended. As a result, the RT gaming state 1 or the RT gaming state 2 is restored. In the present embodiment, the same RT gaming state as the previous time is selected as the RT game state of the transfer destination, and the same as the previous time as the RT game state of the transfer destination even when transferring to the ART game states B1 to B3 again. The ART gaming state is selected.

  After the AT state process S2307, it is determined whether or not to shift to the AT1 state and the AT2 state ("AT state start determination process" S2308). Specifically, in the AT state start determination process, the state is shifted to the AT1 state in accordance with the transition to the RT1 state accompanying the end of the regular bonus gaming state (see FIG. 32). This results in an ART gaming state A (see FIG. 32) in which the RT1 state and the AT1 state are combined. Further, in the RT2 state accompanying the end of the big bonus game state (see FIG. 32), the state is shifted to the AT2 state in accordance with the end of the prescribed number of unit games in the state where the 3-choice cherry combination is not won. As a result, an ART gaming state B (see FIG. 32) in which the RT2 state and the AT2 state are combined. It should be noted that if the three-choice cherry combination wins before the end of the predetermined number of unit games, the AT1 state is not shifted. Also, in the RT gaming state 1 (see FIG. 32) and the RT gaming state 2 (see FIG. 32) that are in the RT2 state but not the AT2 state, the prize winning avoidance privilege for the cherry role can be used, and the maximum bet-dedicated operation If the winning combination notification flag indicating that the unit 213 is pressed is set, the information on the winning cherry role is changed to the information on the winning 3 cherry option information indicating that one of the 3 selected cherry roles has been won. Processing for changing is executed. The winning combination notification flag is set in privilege use command processing S2520 described later.

  In the voltage monitoring process S2309, it is determined whether or not the voltage of the internal power supplied from the power supply board 300 is equal to or lower than a predetermined voltage. If the internal voltage is equal to or lower than the predetermined voltage, the voltage drop flag is canceled. If the voltage drop flag is set, the voltage drop flag is canceled when the internal voltage is not lower than the predetermined voltage. After the voltage monitoring process S2309, a long cycle timer process S2310 described later is executed.

  After the long cycle timer processing S2310, as shown in FIG. 28, data for controlling the auxiliary display device 118, the acoustic device 110, the light emitting device 117, and the like is updated (“notification data change processing” S2311). In the effect data change processing, display data for causing the auxiliary display device 118 to perform error display notification, effect display notification, and adjustment display notification, and an audio device 110 to perform error sound notification, effect sound notification, and adjustment sound notification. The acoustic data (volume data and audio data) is updated, and the updated display data and acoustic data are stored in the output data buffer.

  Here, the long cycle timer process S2310 will be described in detail. In the long cycle timer process S2310, as shown in FIG. 29, the value of the short cycle timer counter is added to the value of the long cycle timer counter, and the long cycle timer counter is updated ("long cycle timer counter addition process"). S2401). After the long cycle timer counter update process S2401, it is determined whether or not the value of the long cycle timer counter is 10 or more (S2402). By the determination process S2402, the following process is executed approximately every 10 updates of the short cycle timer counter. Since the short cycle timer counter is updated approximately every 1 ms, the following processing is performed approximately every 10 ms.

  If it is determined in the determination process 2402 that the value of the long-period timer counter is less than 10, this process ends. On the other hand, when the value of the long cycle timer counter is 10 or more, the value of the long cycle timer counter is decreased by 10 and the value of the long cycle timer counter is updated ("long cycle timer counter subtraction process" S2403). . After the long-period timer counter subtraction process S2403, data of a desired light emission pattern is extracted from a light emission data table including a plurality of light emission patterns for various light emitting devices (light emitting device 117 and the like) held in the ROM of the sub control board 302. And stored in the output data buffer ("light emission pattern data update process" S2404). The stored data is output by the device control process S2302 in the short cycle timer process S2205.

  After the light emission pattern data update process S2404, a process for synchronizing the light emission effect and the sound effect is executed ("light emission / sound synchronization process" S2405). After the light emission / sound synchronization processing S2405, in the situation where the sound effect is being performed, if the player is left for a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) without any input, The volume of the sound effect is changed to a low volume (“acoustic fade-out process” S2406). Further, without any input by the player, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 50 seconds) has elapsed, and a demonstration flag is set ("demonstration start confirmation process" S2407). Note that a predetermined demonstration demonstration effect is started on the auxiliary display device 118 by setting the demonstration flag. After the demonstration process S2407, the volume setting of the volume adjustment switch (not shown) in the volume change input device (not shown) is confirmed, and the reference volume at the time of error notification, settlement notification, and production to the acoustic device 110 is set. It is updated ("Volume setting process" S2408). Through the above process (long cycle timer counter addition processing S2401 to volume setting processing S2408), the long cycle timer processing S2310 ends.

  After the long cycle timer processing S2310, the notification data is changed as shown in FIG. 28 (“notification data change processing” S2311). In the notification data change process S2311, display data for causing the auxiliary display device 118 to perform error display notification, effect display notification, and adjustment display notification, and the sound device 110 to perform error sound notification, effect sound notification, and adjustment notification are performed. The acoustic data (volume data and audio data) is updated, and the updated display data and acoustic data are stored in the output data buffer.

  The received command confirmation processing S2208 (see FIG. 27) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 30 and FIG. 30 and 31 are flowcharts illustrating an example of the received command confirmation process S2208. 30 shows the first half of the received command confirmation process S2208, and FIG. 31 shows the second half thereof.

  In the received command confirmation process S2208, the type of the received command is determined (S2501). When the stop symbol command is received, the stop symbol of each reel is determined, and an effect is performed according to the stop symbol ("stop symbol command processing" S2502). For example, when the left reel 171L, the middle reel 171M, and the right reel 171R are stopped and a predetermined symbol pattern is stopped on at least one effective line, the light emitting device 117, the acoustic device 110, and the auxiliary display device Selection of the kind of effect in 118 etc. is performed. As the predetermined symbol pattern, for example, two sets of “7” symbols can be cited.

  When an error command such as a hopper error command or a selector error command is received, depending on the type of error command and various random numbers, a predetermined device such as the light emitting device 117, the acoustic device 110, and the auxiliary display device 118 is used. An error notification type is selected ("error command processing" S2503).

  When the initialization command is received, various devices connected to the sub-control board 302 such as the light emitting device 117, the acoustic device 110, and the auxiliary display device 118 are initialized ("initialization command processing"). "S2504).

  When an internal state command such as a replay command, a big bonus command, or a regular bonus command is received, the light emitting device 117, the sound device 110, and the auxiliary display device 118 are selected according to the type of internal state command and various random numbers. The type of effect is selected by “etc.” (“internal state command processing” S2505).

  If lottery result commands such as big bonus combination winning command, regular bonus combination winning command, re-playing player winning command, winning commands for various small roles, etc. have been received, Is selected according to the random number ("lottery result command processing" S2506).

  When a winning symbol command such as a big bonus winning command, a regular bonus winning command, or a winning command for various small roles is received, various LEDs and light emitting devices are selected according to the type of winning symbol command and various random numbers. 117, the type of effect is selected by the audio device 110, the auxiliary display device 118, and the like ("winning symbol command processing" S2507).

  When a setting change command has been received, notification of a setting value based on an operation of a probability setting input device or the like is performed (“probability setting value processing” S2508).

  When a winning line command corresponding to the active line on which the winning symbol pattern is displayed is received, various LEDs, light emitting device 117, acoustic device 110, and auxiliary display device are selected according to the winning line command and various random numbers. The type of winning effect is selected by 118 or the like ("winning line command processing" S2509).

  When a rotating rotation information command such as a steady rotation command and various reel stop commands is received, various LEDs, light emitting devices 117, and acoustic devices are selected according to the type of the rotating rotation information command and various random numbers. 110, the auxiliary display device 118, and the like are selected for effect type ("reel rotation information command processing" S2510).

  When the acquired medal number command is received, the type of effect is selected by various LEDs, the light emitting device 117, the acoustic device 110, the auxiliary display device 118, and the like according to the acquired medal number (“acquired medal”). Number command processing "S2511).

  When a bet command such as a 1 bet command, a 2 bet command, a maximum bet command, or a bet number increase command is received, various LEDs, a light emitting device 117, an acoustic device 110, and an auxiliary device are used according to the type of bet command. The type of effect is selected by the display device 118 or the like (“bet command processing” S2512).

  When a credit command such as a credit number increase command or a credit number change command is received, the type of effect is selected by the light emitting device 117, the acoustic device 110, the auxiliary display device 118, and the like according to the type of the credit command. Is performed ("credit command processing" S2513).

  When the JAC maximum game number command is received, the type of effect is selected by the light emitting device 117, the sound device 110, the auxiliary display device 118, and the like in accordance with the JAC maximum game number command ("JAC maximum game number"). Number command processing "S2514).

  When the JACIN number command is received, the type of effect is selected by the light emitting device 117, the acoustic device 110, the auxiliary display device 118, and the like according to the JACIN number command (“JAC round number command processing” S2515). ).

  When the setting change command is received, the probability setting value is displayed by the probability setting display device or the like (“probability setting value information processing” S2516).

  Received medal release commands such as acquired medal payout start command, acquired medal payout end command, bet settlement start command, bet settlement end command, credit settlement start command, credit settlement end command, credit automatic settlement start command, credit automatic settlement end command, etc. If it is, the type of settlement notification is selected by the light emitting device 117, the acoustic device 110, the auxiliary display device 118, and the like based on the medal release command ("medal release command processing" S2517).

  When an effect information command related to the effect determined by the main control board 301 is received, the light emitting device 117, the acoustic device 110, the auxiliary display device 118, and the like are based on the type of effect information command and various random numbers. The type of effect is selected ("effect information command process" S2518).

  When a medal information command such as a bet number command is received, the type of information notification by the external concentration terminal board 126, the light emitting device 117, the acoustic device 110, the auxiliary display device 118, etc. is selected according to the medal information command. Is performed ("medal information command processing" S2519).

  If a navigation command has been received, and if a demotion avoidance benefit is available in ART gaming state A, the left reel 171L, the middle reel 171M and the right to win the normal replay role out of the normal replay role and the special replay role A push order notification flag is set in order to notify the auxiliary display device 118 of the stop order of the reel 171R, and a demotion avoidance benefit is provided in any one of the ART gaming state, the ART gaming state 1, the ART gaming state 2, and the ART gaming state 3. Can be used, a winning combination notification flag is set in order to let the auxiliary display device 118 notify which of the three types of cherry winning combination has been established (see “Privilege Use Command Processing”). "S2520).

(Characteristics of the present invention and related structures)
The configuration related to the navigation of the role involved in the transition of the gaming state, which is the main feature of the present invention, will be described together.

  The slot machine 100 is a gaming machine in which a gaming machine A and a gaming machine B in a conceptual configuration are combined, and as described above, the symbol display variation unit 103 (see FIG. ), A variation start input device 113 (see FIG. 1: an example of a [unit game start operation device] having a conceptual configuration), and a variation stop input device 114 (see FIG. 1: a conceptual configuration of [variation] Stop operation device], an auxiliary display device 118 (see FIG. 1: an example of [information notification device] having a conceptual configuration), a bet input device 106 including a maximum bet dedicated operation unit 213, and a main control device 301 (see FIG. 10) and a sub-control device 302 (see FIG. 10). In the main controller 301, as shown in FIG. 16, internal lottery processing S606 (an example of [winning role determining means] in the conceptual configuration), rotation control processing S609 (designed symbol display control means in the conceptual configuration). ), An accessory operation determination process S614 (part of an example of [game state transition control means] having a conceptual configuration), an accessory operation process S613 ([game state transition control means] having a conceptual configuration) RT game state termination processing S615 (part of an example of [gaming state transition control means] having a conceptual configuration) and the like are executed. In the sub-control device 302, as shown in FIG. 28, the demoting avoidance privilege management process S2305 (part of an example of [notification control means] having a conceptual configuration), the transfer destination allocation lottery process S2306 (conceptual) Part of an example of [gaming state transition control means] with configuration), AT state processing S2307 (part of an example of [game state transition control means] with conceptual structure), AT state start determination processing S2308 (conceptually) (Part of an example of [gaming state transition control means]), notification data change processing S2311 (part of an example of [notification control means] of conceptual configuration) and device control processing S2302 (conceptual configuration) A part of an example of [notification control means] is executed.

  The playability of the slot machine 100 will be briefly described. FIG. 32 is a block diagram conceptually showing game state transition accompanying game progress.

  As shown in FIG. 32, when a regular bonus combination ([yellow 7 symbol / yellow 7 symbol / yellow 7 symbol]) is won in the normal gaming state, the gaming state is changed from the normal gaming state to the regular bonus gaming state (in the figure). (RB gaming state). After that, when the regular bonus game state ends, the RT1 state in which only the winning probability of the replay role is higher than the normal game state, and which of the 3 option bell roles is won is fully notified. Transition to ART gaming state A in which the AT1 state is combined. Here, “three-choice bell role” means red bell role [red 7 symbol, bell symbol, bell symbol], blue bell role [blue 7 symbol, bell symbol, bell symbol], yellow bell role [yellow 7 symbol, Bell design, bell design] means that each of the three types of bells is a winning combination if the three types of bells are won at the same time. (The slot machine 100 is allowed to play only when 3 bets are made except for the JAC game.) In the ART gaming state A, a special replay role [replay role symbol, bell symbol, replay role symbol] wins or is prescribed. When the unit game of the number of times A (for example, 100) is finished, the RT1 state and the AT state are finished, and the gaming state shifts from the ART gaming state A to the normal gaming state.

  Also, in the normal gaming state, the first big bonus combination ([red 7 symbol / red 7 symbol / red 7 symbol]) and the second big bonus combination ([blue 7 symbol-blue 7 symbol-blue 7 symbol]) are won. Then, a transition is made to the big bonus gaming state 1 (BB gaming state 1 in the figure) and the big bonus gaming state 2 (BB gaming state 2 in the figure). The big bonus gaming state 1 and the big bonus gaming state 2 are substantially the same gaming state. When the big bonus gaming state 1 or the big bonus gaming state 2 ends, the gaming state shifts to the RT gaming state 1 or the RT gaming state 2 which is the RT2 state in which only the winning probability of the replay role is higher than the normal gaming state. To do. It should be noted that which of the RT gaming state 1 and the RT gaming state 2 is to be shifted to is determined by lottery when the first big bonus combination and the second big bonus combination are won. The RT game state 1 and the RT game state 2 have the same expected payout number per unit game. In the RT gaming state 1 and the RT gaming state 2, 3 choices that are incomplete winning combinations before the end of the unit game of the first specified number of times (for example, 30 times) and the second specified number of times (for example, 50 times), respectively. Cherry (Red cherry [Red cherry symbol, *, *], Blue cherry [Blue cherry symbol, *, *], Yellow cherry [Yellow cherry, *, *]; * means any symbol If any of the cherry roles won, the RT2 state and the AT2 state are terminated, and the gaming state shifts from the RT gaming state 1-2 to the normal gaming state. On the other hand, in the RT gaming state 1 and the RT gaming state 2, when the first specified number of times and the second specified number of unit games are completed without winning any of the three-choice cherry roles, Then, the state transitions to the ART gaming state B1, the ART gaming state B2, or the ART gaming state B3 in which the AT state is duplicated in the RT2 state. Note that which of the three types of ART gaming states B1 to B3 is to be shifted to is determined in advance by a lottery when the first big bonus combination and the second big bonus combination are won. The RT game state 1 and the RT game state 2 have the same expected payout number per unit game, but the probabilities of promotion to any one of the three types of ART game states B1 to B3 are different depending on the specified number of times. Is different.

  In each of the ART gaming state B1, the ART gaming state B2, and the ART gaming state B3, when one of the three-choice bell roles is won, it is completely notified which bell role is won and 3 When one of the selected cherry roles is won, in order to prevent the RT2 state from ending due to winning of the cherry role, it is completely notified which of the cherry roles is won. In the ART gaming state B1, the ART gaming state B2, and the ART gaming state B3, the first specified number of times B1 (for example, 50 times), the second specified number of times B2 (for example, 100 times), and the third specified number of times B3 ( When the unit game is completed (for example, 300 times), the AT2 state is ended, and the gaming state is changed from the ART gaming state B1 to B3 to the RT gaming state previously selected from the RT gaming state 1 and the RT gaming state 2. Transition. In the ART game states B1 to B3, the expected payout number per unit game is the same, but the expected payout number per transition to the ART game state differs depending on the difference in the specified number of times. Although not shown in FIG. 32, in each of the ART gaming state B1, the ART gaming state B2, and the ART gaming state B3, although the winning of the cherry role can be prevented by the complete notification of the winning cherry role, If the cherry role is won by mistake, the RT state 2 is ended and the state is simply the AT2 state, and then the normal game state is entered in accordance with the end of the AT2 state with the end of the predetermined number of unit games. To do.

  At the start of each of RT gaming state 1 and RT gaming state 2, the type of the current RT gaming state and the transition destination ART when the transition conditions from RT gaming state 1-2 to ART gaming state B1-B3 are met The transition information that can identify the type of gaming state is definitely notified. Specifically, the remaining unit game number is subtracted and displayed on the auxiliary display device 118 in the RT game states 1 and 2 and the ART game states B1 to B3.

  In each of the gaming state A, the gaming state A, the gaming state 1-2, and the gaming state B1 to B3, although not shown in FIG. 32, any of the regular bonus combination, the first big bonus combination, and the second big bonus combination If you win the crab but don't win, the various RT states and various ART states end and the gaming state transitions to the normal gaming state. If they win, the various RT states and various ARTs The state ends and the gaming state shifts to the regular bonus gaming state, the first big bonus gaming state, or the second big bonus gaming state according to the winning combination.

  In ART gaming state A, when a special replay role is won (for example, win probability 1/75), a normal replay role is also won simultaneously, and even if the special replay role is won, the left reel 171L, Depending on the stopping order of the middle reel 171M and the right reel 171R (hereinafter also referred to as “pushing order”), the special replay role winning is prevented and the normal replay role [replay role symbol, replay role symbol, replay role symbol] is won. (For example, winning probability 1/6). In ART game state A, when the number A of relegation avoidance benefits effective in ART game state A is “1” or more, when the special replay role is won, the order of pushing for winning the normal replay role is notified. You can also. Demotion avoidance privilege number A increases by “1” when winning a lottery (for example, winning probability 1/3) when winning a watermelon role (for example, winning probability 1/75) in a normal gaming state On the other hand, in the case of a loss, the current value is maintained. When the special replay combination is won, the demotion avoidance privilege number A is decreased by “1” when the push order for winning the normal replay combination is notified.

  In the RT gaming state 1 and the RT gaming state 2, even if one of the three-choice cherry roles is won, depending on the stop timing of the left reel 171L, the winning cherry role (for example, winning) Probability 1/3) or no winning (for example, non-winning probability 2/3). In ART gaming state B, if the number B of demoting avoidance benefits effective in ART gaming state B is equal to or greater than “1”, if one of the three-choice cherry roles is won, the winning cherry role is notified. You can also The demotion avoidance privilege number B increases by “1” when any one of the three-choice cherry roles (for example, the winning probability 1/30) wins in the big bonus game state 1 and the big bonus game state 2. On the other hand, the demotion avoidance privilege number B is decreased by “1” when the winning cherry role is notified when any of the 3 selected cherry roles is won.

  In ART gaming state A, whether or not to notify the push order for winning the normal replay role when winning the special replay role, and in each of RT gaming state 1 and RT gaming state 2, a 3-choice cherry role Whether or not to notify the winning cherry role when one of the cherry roles is won is selected by the player's intention. Specifically, the selection is determined by whether or not the player operates the maximum bet dedicated operation unit 213 of the bet input device 106 at a predetermined timing.

  Here, the notification mode when the special replay role is won in the ART gaming state A which is a feature of the slot machine 100 and the cherry role of any of the three-choice cherry roles in each of the RT gaming state 1 and the RT gaming state 2 are won. The notification mode in this case will be described in detail substantially in chronological order. FIG. 33 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a notification mode when a special replay combination is won in ART gaming state A. FIG. 33A shows a case where the number A of demotion avoidance benefits A is “0”, and FIG. 33B shows a case where the number A of demotion avoidance benefits A is “1” or more. FIG. 34 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a notification mode when the cherry role is won in the RT gaming state 1 and the RT gaming state 2, and the demotion avoidance privilege number B is “0” in FIG. In FIG. 34B, the case where the number B of demotion avoidance benefits B is “1” or more is shown.

  In the unit game won in the special replay role in the ART game state A, as shown in FIG. 33 (A), at least the special replay role is won, and the ART game state A may be terminated. An image A1 including the special replay winning combination information IA (“????” in FIG. 33A) is displayed by the auxiliary display device 118. When the demotion avoidance privilege number A is “0”, whether or not the maximum bet dedicated operation unit 213 has been pressed (maximum bet operation in FIG. 33A) (maximum bet in FIG. 33A). Regardless of the operation (with or without operation), the images A2 and A3 substantially the same as the image A1 are displayed, and the correct pressing order for winning the special replay combination and avoiding the special replay combination is not displayed. As described above, when the special replay combination is won, the normal replay combination is also won. When the left reel 171L, the middle reel 171M, and the right reel 171R are stopped in the correct pressing order, the normal replay combination wins and an image A4 indicating the continuation of the ART gaming state A is displayed, and each reel 171L, 171M, 171R is displayed. Is stopped in the other pressing order, the special replay combination wins and an image A5 representing the end of the ART gaming state A is displayed.

  On the other hand, when the demotion avoidance privilege number A is “1” or more, as shown in FIG. 33 (B) in the unit game won for the special replay role in the ART gaming state A, the special replay role winning information. IA ("????" in FIG. 33 (B)) and privilege use allowance information indicating that the demotion avoidance privilege can be used ("Navigation notification with maximum bet operation" in FIG. 33 (B)) Is displayed by the auxiliary display device 118. At this time, if the maximum bet dedicated operation unit 213 is pressed (maximum bet operation in FIG. 33B: yes), the correct replay winning combination in place of the special replay winning combination information IA is correct. When the image A2 ′ including the pressing order information (“3, 1 and 2” in FIG. 33B) is displayed and the maximum bet dedicated operation unit 213 is not pressed (the maximum bet in FIG. 33B) Operation: None), image A1 ′ is displayed until any one of the left reel 171L, middle reel 171M and right reel 171R is stopped, and the left reel 171L, middle reel 171M and right reel 171R are displayed. When any of the reels is stopped, the same image A3 as the image A1 ′ is displayed except that the privilege use permission information is not included. Finally, when the left reel 171L, the middle reel 171M, and the right reel 171R are stopped in the correct pushing order, the normal replay combination wins and an image A4 representing the continuation of the ART gaming state A is displayed, and each reel 171L , 171M, 171R are stopped in the other pressing order, the special replay combination wins and an image A5 indicating the end of the ART gaming state A is displayed.

  In the unit game won for the cherry role in the RT game state 1 and the RT game state 2, as shown in FIG. 34A, one of the three-choice cherry roles is won, and the RT game state 1 and the RT game The auxiliary display device 118 displays an image B1 including the 3-choice cherry role winning information IA (display of three types of cherry symbols in FIG. 34A) indicating that the gaming state 2 may end. . FIG. 34 (A) shows a case where a red cherry role is won. When the demotion avoidance benefit number B is “0”, the image B1 is displayed regardless of whether or not the maximum bet dedicated operation unit 213 has been pressed (maximum bet operation in FIG. 34A: present or absent). The same images B2 and B3 are displayed, and the information of the winning cherry combination is not displayed. When the left reel 171L, the middle reel 171M and the right reel 171R are stopped, if the cherry role is not won, an image B4 indicating the continuation of the ART gaming state B is displayed, and if the cherry role is won, the ART gaming state is displayed. An image B5 representing the end of B is displayed.

  On the other hand, when the demotion avoidance benefit number B is “1” or more, in the unit game winning the 3-choice cherry role in the RT gaming state 1 and the RT gaming state 2, as shown in FIG. 34 (B). 3 option cherry role winning information IB (display of 3 types of cherry symbols in FIG. 34 (B)) and privilege use allowance information (“maximum” in FIG. 34 (B)) indicating that a demotion avoidance privilege can be used. The image B1 ′ including the navigation notification “) by the bet operation is displayed by the auxiliary display device 118. Note that FIG. 34 (B) shows a case where a red cherry role is won. At this time, when the maximum bet dedicated operation unit 213 is pressed (maximum bet operation in FIG. 34B: yes), the information of the winning cherry role (in FIG. 34) is substituted for the 3-choice cherry role winning information IB. When the image B2 ′ including the red cherry symbol display in FIG. 34 (B) is displayed and the maximum bet dedicated operation unit 213 is not pressed down (maximum bet operation in FIG. 34B: none), the left The image B1 ′ is displayed until any one of the reel 171L, the middle reel 171M, and the right reel 171R is stopped, and any one of the left reel 171L, the middle reel 171M, and the right reel 171R is stopped. The image B3 that is the same as the image B1 ′ is displayed except that the privilege use permission information is not included. In addition, since FIG. 34 (B) represents the case where the red cherry role is won, the red cherry symbol is displayed as the image B2 ′, but when the blue cherry role and the yellow cherry role are won. In each, a blue cherry symbol and a yellow cherry symbol are displayed instead of the red cherry symbol. Finally, when the left reel 171L, the middle reel 171M and the right reel 171R are stopped, if the cherry role is not won, an image B4 indicating the continuation of the ART gaming state B is displayed, and the cherry role is won. For example, an image B5 representing the end of the RT gaming state 1 and the RT gaming state 2 is displayed.

  In the case of a conventional gaming machine, in the ART gaming state A, when a special replay role, a cherry role, etc. are defeated, there is no room for selection as to whether or not to use a demotion avoidance privilege by the player. Without fail, the demotion avoidance privilege is activated and the remaining number is reduced.

  In the case of the slot machine 100, in the ART gaming state A, when a demotion role is won in a specified number of final unit games, the use of the demotion avoidance privilege can be prevented, so that the effectiveness of the demotion avoidance privilege is improved ( Hereinafter, it is also referred to as “effect A1”). This is because even if the demotion from the ART game state A due to the winning of the special replay role is avoided in the final unit game, it is demoted from the ART game state A to the normal game state by the end of the prescribed number of unit games.

  In addition, in the case of the slot machine 100, in the ART game state A, when a delegation role is won in a unit game just before the end of a predetermined number of unit games, the use of the demotion avoidance benefit can be prevented. Effectiveness is improved (hereinafter also referred to as “Effect A2”). This is because even if the demotement from ART game state A is avoided, the remaining number of unit games is small, so the expected value of the game medium is the start of the unit game for the specified number of times in ART game state A after the next time. This is because, when a relegation role is won in a unit game immediately after that, it becomes smaller than the expected acquisition value of the game medium when the demotion avoidance privilege is used. For example, if the number of remaining unit games is smaller than the average number of consecutive non-winnings corresponding to the average interval of winning of relegation based on the winning probability of relegating, the remaining units will not be used When the number of games is greater than the average number of consecutive non-wins, the expected acquisition value of the game medium per use of the demotion avoidance benefit is increased by using the demotion avoidance privilege. In addition, although it is conceivable to fix the use form of such a demotion avoidance privilege, the game situation is stopped as in the case of stopping the game with the current gaming machine due to the limitation of the game time or the judgment that the set value is low, etc. In some cases, the player may select whether to use the demotion avoidance benefit.

  In the case of the slot machine 100, the demotion avoidance benefit B is accumulated until the number B of demotion avoidance benefits reaches a predetermined number of savings that is equal to or more than the average number of delegation winnings in the predetermined number of unit games in the RT gaming state 1. In the subsequent RT gaming state 1, the demotion avoidance benefits are collectively used to improve the effectiveness of the demotion avoidance benefits (hereinafter also referred to as “effect B1”). This is because the probability of transition from the RT gaming state 1 to the ART gaming state B1 to the ART gaming state B3 per predetermined savings number of demotion avoidance benefits is maximum in each RT gaming state 1 before reaching the predetermined savings number. This is because the number of times of substantial transition from the RT gaming state 1 to the ART gaming state B1 to the ART gaming state B3 increases compared to the case of using the downgrade avoidance benefit to the limit. In the above, the RR gaming state 1 has been described, but the RT gaming state 2 is generally the same. Although it may be possible to fix the demotion avoidance benefit in the form of use of such a demotion avoidance privilege, there is a case where the demotion avoidance privilege acquired according to the game situation may be used up as described above. It is preferable that the player can select whether or not to use up to the number of times. Also,

  In the case of the slot machine 100, the effectiveness of the demotion avoidance benefit is improved by using the demotion avoidance privilege in the RT gaming state 1 without using the demotion avoidance privilege in the RT gaming state 2 (hereinafter referred to as “effect”). B2 "). This is because the RT game state 1 has a lower number of average wins for demotions in the unit game of the prescribed number of times than the RT game state 2, and the transition probability to the ART game state B1 to the ART game state B3. Because it is expensive. In addition, although it is conceivable to fix the use form of such a demotion avoidance benefit, there is a case where it is desired to use up the demotion avoidance benefit acquired according to the game situation as described above, so that RT gaming state 1 and RT game A configuration in which the player can select whether or not to use the demotion avoidance benefit in the state 2 is preferable.

  Further, in the case of the slot machine 100, the demotion avoidance privilege is not used in the RT gaming state 1 that shifts to the ART gaming state B1 and the ART gaming state B2, and the demotion avoidance privilege is not used in the RT gaming state 2 that shifts to the ART gaming state B3. By using it, the effectiveness of the demotion avoidance benefit is improved (hereinafter also referred to as “effect B3”). This is because, compared to the ART gaming state B1 and the ART gaming state B2, the number of times that the game medium is acquired per unit game is the same when the transition to the ART gaming state B3 is the same. This is because the expected acquisition value of gaming media per promotion from the RT gaming state 1 increases. The same applies to the RT gaming state 2. In particular, the effectiveness of the demotion avoidance benefit is maximized by using the demotion avoidance benefit only in the RT gaming state A that shifts to the ART gaming state. In the above description, the case of passing through the RT gaming state A has been described, but the same applies to the case of passing through the RT gaming state B.

  Below, the example of a change of the slot machine 100 is demonstrated.

  In the above description, the case where the use of the demotion avoidance benefit can be selected in the ART gaming state A has been described. However, in the present invention, the expected acquisition value per unit game is higher than the normal gaming state such as the RT gaming state or the AT gaming state. It can also be set as the structure which can select utilization of the demotion avoidance privilege in another game state.

  Further, in the above description, the case where a transition is made to a fixed ART game state including only the ART game state A after the regular bonus game state has been described. However, in the present invention, the game media per unit game is changed after the regular bonus game state. A configuration that shifts to a variable ART game state including a plurality of types of ART game states with different profit ratios, such as different expected acquisition values or the same expected acquisition value per unit game but different prescribed times. You can also. In addition, in the case of a configuration in which the prescribed number of times is different, a definite notification such as which of the plurality of types of ART gaming states has shifted to, the prescribed number of times itself or the number of remaining unit games, etc. may be performed. It is set as the structure which performs notification which suggests. Even with this configuration, the effects 1 and 2 described above are achieved.

  Further, in the above description, the case where the game state always shifts to the ART game state A after the regular bonus game state has been described. However, in the present invention, it is disadvantageous for the player regarding the acquisition of the game media than the ART game state A after the regular bonus game state. It can also be set as the structure which passes through another game state. Moreover, in this invention, it can also be set as the structure which draws lots whether it is made to transfer to ART game state A. FIG.

  Further, in the above description, the case of shifting to the ART gaming state A based on the winning of the regular bonus combination has been described. However, in the present invention, a specific combination such as another special gaming state transition combination, a small combination, a re-playing combination, etc. A configuration that shifts to ART gaming state A based on winning, winning at the time of winning, or non-winning at the time of winning, or a configuration that shifts to ART gaming state A upon completion of a predetermined number of unit games. You can also.

  In the above, the relegation role in the ART gaming state A is a complete winning combination (special replay role), and when the relegation role is elected, other complete winning combination (normal replay role) is always elected simultaneously, and the left reel 171L, Although the case where one wins according to the stop order of the middle reel 171M and the right reel 171R and is demoted from the ART gaming state A according to the winning of the demoted role has been described, in the present invention, the demoted role is an incomplete winning role Depending on the winning of the demoted role, a configuration of demoting from the ART gaming state A or a configuration of demoting from the ART gaming state A when the demoted role is won but not won can be adopted.

  Further, in the above description, the case of demoting from the ART gaming state A according to one winning of the demoted role has been described, but in the present invention, demoting from the ART gaming state A with multiple winnings of the demoted role. It can also be configured.

  In the above description, the case where the ART game state B1 to the ART game state B3 have the same expected game media acquisition value per unit game but the prescribed number of times is different has been described. In the present invention, the game per unit game is different. It is also possible to adopt a configuration with different expected media acquisition values or a different continuation rate of the ART gaming state.

  In addition, in the above, through the variable RT gaming state including the RT gaming state 1 and the RT gaming state 2 having different probabilities of promotion to the ART gaming state B1 to the ART gaming state B3, a predetermined value is set in the variable RT gaming state. In the present invention, the transition to the variable ART game state is explained when the promotion condition is satisfied. However, in the present invention, the change is made via the fixed RT game state including only the RT game state 1 or the RT game state 2. It can also be set as the structure which transfers to a type ART game state. If it is this structure, there exists an effect similar to said effect B1 and effect B3. In this configuration,

  In the above description, the case has been described in which the RT game state 1 and the RT game state 2 are transferred to the variable ART game state including the ART game state B1 to the ART game state B3 having different profit ratios. In the invention, a configuration may be adopted in which a transition is made to a fixed RT gaming state including only the ART gaming state B1, the ART gaming state B2, or the ART gaming state B3. If it is this structure, there exists an effect similar to said effect B1 and effect B2.

  In the above description, the case of shifting to the variable ART gaming state via the variable RT gaming state has been described. However, the configuration of shifting to the fixed ART gaming state via the fixed RT gaming state has been described. It can also be. If it is this structure, there exists effect B1. In this case, as described above, before the probability of transition from the RT gaming state 1 to the ART gaming state B1 to the ART gaming state B3 per predetermined savings number of demotion avoidance benefits reaches the predetermined savings number. In addition, the probability of demotion role, the specified number of times, the saving probability of the demotion avoidance privilege, and the like are set so as to be larger than the case of using the demotion avoidance privilege to the maximum in each RT gaming state 1.

  In the above description, the case where the use of the demotion avoidance benefit can be selected in the RT gaming state 1 and the RT gaming state 2 has been described. However, in the present invention, the expected acquisition value per unit game than the ART gaming state B1 to the ART gaming state B3. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the use of the demotion avoidance benefit can be selected in other gaming states having a low level, for example, the same state as the normal gaming state, the RT gaming state, the AT gaming state, the ART gaming state, or the like.

  Further, in the above description, the case where the transition to the variable RT gaming state is surely performed after the big bonus gaming state has been described. However, in the present invention, it is disadvantageous for the player with respect to the acquisition of the gaming media than the ART gaming state after the big bonus gaming state. It is also possible to adopt a configuration via other gaming states. In addition, the case of shifting to the variable RT gaming state based on the winning of the big bonus combination has been described. However, in the present invention, a special combination such as another special gaming state transition combination, a small combination, a re-playing combination, etc. Based on winning, winning at the time of winning or not winning at the time of winning, a configuration for shifting to a variable RT gaming state, or a configuration for shifting to an ART gaming state A upon completion of a predetermined number of unit games You can also

  In the above description, the case where the demoted combination in the RT gaming state 1 is an incomplete winning combination and the case where the demoting combination is demoted from the RT gaming state 1 in accordance with the winning of the demoted combination has been described. If you are elected as a delegation and have been elected as a relegation but have not won a prize, you will be demoted from RT gaming state 1 or your relegation will be a complete prize. Can be configured to be demoted from the RT gaming state 1 when one of them wins at the same time and one of them wins according to the stop order of the left reel 171L, the middle reel 171M and the right reel 171R, and the demoted combination wins. The same applies to the RT gaming state 2.

  Also, in the above, the promotion condition from the variable RT gaming state to the variable ART gaming state is the end of the prescribed number of unit games, and the demoting condition is before the end of the prescribed number of unit games. However, in the present invention, other demotion conditions and other promotion conditions may be employed.

  As a first variation form of the combination of the promotion condition and the relegation condition, there is a configuration in which the promotion condition is the same, and the relegation condition is missing the relegation role before the end of the predetermined number of unit games. Here, “missing a relegation role” means a case where a relegation role is won but a prize is not won. With this configuration, the effects B1 to B3 are obtained as in the case of the slot machine 100.

  As a second variation of the combination of the promotion condition and the demotion condition, there is a configuration in which the promotion condition is the same, and the demotion condition is a plurality of relegation winnings before the end of the prescribed number of unit games. If it is this composition, while playing effect B1-effect B3 similarly to the case of slot machine 100, in the state where the demotion combination is not winning or the number of times the demotion combination wins is less than the number of times that satisfies the demotion condition in two or more times Since the use of the demotion avoidance benefit can be prevented when the delegation role is won in the final unit game of the specified number of times, the effectiveness of the demotion avoidance privilege is further improved. This is because, even if the relegation combination wins in the final unit game in such a state, the state shifts to the variable ART game state.

  As a third variation of the combination of the promotion condition and the demotion condition, there is a configuration in which the demotion condition is the same and the promotion condition is a winning of a specific role. With this configuration, the effects B1 to B3 are achieved as in the case of the slot machine 100, and the use of the demotion avoidance benefit can be prevented when the demotion role is won at the end of the specified number of unit games. Further, the effectiveness of the demotion avoidance benefit is further improved. This is because even if the winning of the relegated role is avoided in such a state, it is unlikely that the specific role of the promotion condition is won in the remaining small number of unit games. For example, if the number of remaining unit games is smaller than the average number of consecutive non-winnings corresponding to the winning interval of the average relegating role based on the winning probability of a specific role as a promotion condition, use the demotion avoidance benefit If the remaining number of unit games is greater than the average number of consecutive non-wins, the use of the demotion avoidance benefit will increase the probability of transition to the variable ART game state per use of the demotion avoidance benefit. By becoming bigger. Although it may be possible to fix the demotion avoidance benefit in the form of use of such a demotion avoidance privilege, there is a case where the demotion avoidance privilege acquired according to the game situation may be used up as described above. It is preferable that the player can select whether or not to use up to the number of times.

  Another fourth variation of the combination of the promotion condition and the demotion condition is a configuration in which the demotion conditions are the same and the promotion condition is a plurality of winnings of a specific role. With this configuration, the same effect as when the above promotion condition is a single winning of a specific role is achieved, and the probability that a specific role has not been won or a specific role is won Further wins more than a predetermined number of times depending on the ratio of the probability of winning a relegated role against (for example, 3 times when the winning probability of a specific role is 1/10 and the winning probability of a relegated role is 1/30) If the demotion role is elected in a state that does not exist, the demotion avoidance benefit is not used, and in other cases, the demotion avoidance benefit is used, thereby further improving the effectiveness of the demotion avoidance benefit. Although it may be possible to fix the demotion avoidance benefit in the form of use of such a demotion avoidance privilege, there is a case where the demotion avoidance privilege acquired according to the game situation may be used up as described above. It is preferable that the player can select whether or not to use up to the number of times.

  Another fifth variation of the combination of the promotion condition and the demotion condition is a configuration in which the demotion condition is a plurality of times of winning a demotion role and the promotion condition is a plurality of times of winning a specific role. If it is this structure, there exists the same effect as the case of both said 2nd form and said 4th form.

  Further, in the above description, the case where the element for establishing the demotion condition or the promotion condition is the winning of the demotion role or the promotion role has been described. However, in the present invention, the element for establishing the demotion condition or the promotion condition is demoted. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a role or promotion role is missed. Even this configuration has substantially the same effect as described above. In addition, in the slot machine 100 and the above-described various modifications, the redundant description is omitted by replacing “winning” with “missing”.

  Also, in the above, the demotion avoidance privilege that can be used in the ART gaming state A is given by lottery based on the winning of a specific role (for example, a watermelon role) in the normal gaming state, and used in the RT gaming state 1 and the RT gaming state 2 Although the case where a demotion avoidance privilege that can be given is given by winning a predetermined specific combination (three-choice cherry combination) in the big bonus game state has been described, in the present invention, the form of providing those demotion avoidance benefits is a publicly known form Any form including the above may be adopted. Moreover, in the above, although the case where each of the demotion avoidance privilege number A and the demotion avoidance privilege number B represents the number of times that the privilege can be used was described, in the present invention, when they are stored more than a predetermined number, Demotion avoidance benefits can be used, and the use of the demotion avoidance benefits can reduce the values by a predetermined number. In general, the configuration for managing the number A of demotion avoidance benefits and the number B of demotion avoidance benefits includes a configuration managed by a software counter, a hardware counter, or the like, but may be configured to be managed by a flag. In addition, when managed by a flag, the upper limit value of the number A of demotion avoidance benefits and the number B of demotion avoidance benefits is “1”.

  Further, in the above description, the case where the maximum bet dedicated operation unit 213 is operated when the demotion avoidance privilege is used has been described. However, in the present invention, the 1 bet dedicated operation unit 213 and the 2 bet dedicated operation unit 212 are operated. Or it can also be set as the structure which operates the fluctuation | variation start input device 113 (refer FIG. 1: a kind of [unit game start operation device] of a notional structure). In the present invention, when the demotion avoidance method is not the stop order of the left reel 171L, the middle reel 171M, and the right reel 171R, the variable stop input device 114 (see FIG. It is also possible to use a configuration that operates a kind of Moreover, in this invention, it can also be set as the structure provided with the input device for exclusive use operated when utilizing a demotion avoidance privilege.

  Further, in the above description, the case where the notification indicating that the relegation role has been won by the use of the relegation avoidance privilege is changed to the notification that avoids the relegation role winning is described. However, in the present invention, the promotion condition is an incomplete winning combination. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a notification indicating that the promotion role is won by using the promotion promotion privilege is changed to a notification for winning the promotion role. The promotion promotion privilege is granted in the same manner as in the case of the demotion avoidance privilege. In addition, an operation unit (lever switch) for switching whether or not to use the demotion avoidance privilege is provided on the front of the gaming machine, and whether to use the demotion avoidance privilege for a plurality of games according to the operation of the operation unit. It may be configured to be switchable. In this case, when a relegation role is won, a notification indicating that the relegation role has been won may be issued without notifying that the relegation role has been won. In addition, as the use of the relegation avoidance privilege, it is possible to display a role capable of avoiding the relegation role winning a prize and to notify the relegation avoidance, or display an operation order not winning a relegation role and a notification to avoid the demotion It is also good. Even this configuration has substantially the same effect as the slot machine 100 and the above variation. Note that, in the slot machine 100 and the above-described modification example, the repetitive explanation is omitted by replacing the demotion avoidance privilege with the promotion promotion privilege and the demotion role as the promotion role. Moreover, it may replace with a slot machine and you may use for the game machine represented by the other spinning-type game machine using the spherical body.

  The present invention is suitable for a gaming machine such as a swivel type gaming machine.

103: Symbol display variation unit (symbol display device)
113: Change start input device (unit game start operation device)
114: Variable stop input device (variable stop operation device)
118: Auxiliary display device (information notification device)
106: Bet input device 213: Maximum bet dedicated operation unit 301: Main control device 302: Sub control device

Claims (1)

A symbol display device for displaying symbols, a unit game start operation device operated by a player to start a unit game, and at least one type of winning from a plurality of types according to an operation on the unit game start operation device A winning combination determining means for determining a combination; a change stop operation device operated by a player to stop a change in the symbol display by the symbol display device according to an operation on the unit game start operation device; and the unit The symbol display is changed by the symbol display device in response to an operation on the game start operation device, and the symbol is determined with reference to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means in response to the operation on the variation stop operation device. A symbol display control means for stopping fluctuation of the symbol display by the display means, and a normal game state in a game progress by repeating a unit game; Game state transition control means for controlling transitions between game states for a plurality of types of game states including a profitable game state that is more advantageous for the player to acquire game media than the normal game state, and information related to the progress of the game A gaming machine including an information notification device that performs notification control means for controlling notification by the information notification device,
In the profit gaming state, the gaming state transition control means confirms and displays a predetermined demoted symbol sequence depending on the end of a predetermined number of unit games and winning of a demoted combination of the plurality of types of combinations by the symbol display device. In accordance with the profit game state, including a profit game state detachment control means for causing the player to shift to a predetermined game state that is more disadvantageous than the profit game state with respect to acquisition of a game medium among the plurality of types of game states,
Demotion avoidance information notification control means for causing the notification device to notify demotion avoidance information related to avoidance of definite display of the demoted symbol sequence by the symbol display device, and establishment of a predetermined privilege accumulation condition in the game progress A bonus accumulation number updating means for increasing the bonus accumulation number and reducing the bonus accumulation number according to the notification of the demotion avoidance information by the notification device in the profit gaming state, and a predetermined predetermined by the player Selection means for determining whether or not to perform notification control of the demotion avoidance information by the demotion avoidance information notification control means based on a notification selection operation when the bonus accumulation number is equal to or greater than a predetermined privilege activation allowable threshold; The game machine characterized by including.

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