JP2011189165A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of inhibiting a game, wherein a winning combination for shifting the game state to a special game state is not attained, to become monotonous. <P>SOLUTION: In the slot machine 10, a lottery for determining whether the winning combination is attained or not is executed when a start lever 71 disposed on the left side at the center of a front door 12 is operated, and also rotation of reels 42L, 42M and 42R, which can be visually recognized through display windows 31L, 31M and 31R, is started. After that, when stop switches 72-74 are operated, the corresponding reels 42L, 42M or 42R are stopped. A plurality of winning combinations are set as lottery combinations for winning a big bonus (BB) and a cherry. If the plurality of winning combinations are won by the lottery for the combinations, a BB-winning flag and a cherry-winning flag are set, and at the same time, a chance performance suggesting the winning of the BB is executed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine.

  As a gaming machine that stops after rotating a plurality of reels, for example, there is a slot machine. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are given to the outer peripheral portion of each reel, and a part of the symbols given to each reel is visible through the display window. Then, when the player inserts a medal and operates the start lever, the lottery of the winning combination is performed inside the slot machine and each reel starts to rotate. After each reel starts rotating, the stop switch is operated. Or when a predetermined time elapses, the reels are sequentially stopped to complete one game. At this time, each reel has a combination of symbols corresponding to a winning combination in the internal lottery so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery can be stopped on a preset active line Is stopped after being rotated by a predetermined number of symbols from the timing at which the stop switch is operated, so as not to stop on the effective line. When all the reels stop rotating, the winning combination is established when the combination of the winning combination on the active line and the corresponding symbol combination is stopped. For example, when a small winning combination is established, a predetermined number of medals are paid out. When the bonus is awarded to the player, the gaming state shifts to a bonus game (special gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, such as a big bonus game or a regular bonus game. However, even if the internal lottery is won, if the stop switch is not operated at a predetermined timing, there may be a so-called miss-out where a winning corresponding to the winning combination is not established. Therefore, it is common for a player to watch a changing symbol and operate a stop switch so that the predetermined symbol stops on the active line. In other words, the player can actively participate in the game. This is a feature of slot machines.

  In such a slot machine, if the result of the lottery is a winning combination other than a bonus, the result is invalidated after the game ends regardless of whether or not a prize is established. On the other hand, when the result of the lottery is a bonus winning, the bonus winning is valid until the winning combination of bonus symbols is stopped on the active line. Therefore, when the bonus winning combination is not allowed to stop on the active line, the symbol combination referred to as the reach is used to teach the player that the bonus winning has been won. Each reel is controlled so as to be visible through the display window (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  However, in such a configuration, there is a concern that the game when the bonus is not won becomes monotonous. For example, for a player who has not operated the stop switch to establish a bonus prize, the fact that the reach eye is not visible through the display window means that the bonus has not been won, and the small part prize has been established. This means that the bonus is not won unless the reach is visible in previous games. In addition, in the configuration in which each reel is controlled so that the reach eyes can be visually recognized after winning the bonus, there are limited opportunities for the reach eyes to be visible, and lack of expectation for the bonus winning when the bonus is not won. The problem is also considered.

  The above problem is not limited to the slot machine, but also applies to other gaming machines that circulate a plurality of circulating bodies and then stop the circulation of reels and other circulating bodies based on the player's operation.

JP 2004-187787 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can suppress the monotonization of a game in a situation in which a role for shifting to a special gaming state is not won. It is.

The invention described in claim 1
A plurality of circling bodies that circulate in the circumferential direction and that are provided with a plurality of kinds of patterns in the circumferential direction;
A display window that allows a part of the design to be visually recognized with respect to each orbiting body,
An accepting means for accepting game media;
Start operation means operated to start the circulation of each of the circulating bodies;
Lottery means for lottery of a role such as a predetermined role and a specific role based on the reception of the game medium and the operation of the start operation means;
A driving means provided for each of the rotating bodies, and for rotating the rotating bodies;
Start drive control means for starting and controlling the drive means so as to start the circulation of the revolving bodies based on the operation of the start operation means;
A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the lap of each of the lap members;
Based on the operation of each stop operation means, the rotation of the circuit body corresponding to the operated stop operation means is stopped within a predetermined period from the operation timing of each stop operation means. When the lottery is won, stop drive control means for stopping and controlling the respective drive means so that the pattern corresponding to the selected role can stop at an effective position visible from the display window,
A medium granting means for granting a game medium to a player as the establishment of the first prize when the lottery result of the winning combination is the predetermined winning combination and a predetermined pattern or a combination of predetermined patterns stops at the effective position;
State transition means for transitioning the gaming state to a special gaming state advantageous to the player as the second prize is established when the lottery result of the combination is a specific combination winning and the combination of the specific pattern stops at the effective position;
In a gaming machine comprising reservation storage means for storing and storing the specific combination winning when the lottery result of the combination is the specific winning combination and the second winning is not established,
As the lottery role, a plurality of winning roles to be won are set for the specific role and the predetermined role,
When the stop drive control means is won in the multiple winning combination, the second prize can be established with priority over the first prize, and the second prize cannot be established. Is characterized in that the drive means is controlled to stop so that the first winning can be established.

  It is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous under a situation where the role for shifting to the special game state is not won.

The front view of the slot machine in one embodiment. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which closed the front door. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which opened the front door. The rear view of a front door. The front view of a housing | casing. The assembly perspective view of a left reel. FIG. 3 is a development view of a belt-like belt constituting each reel. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a winning mode and a medal payout number. The block circuit diagram of a slot machine. The flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. The flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of a power failure. The flowchart which shows a main process. The flowchart which shows a winning probability setting process. The flowchart which shows a normal process. The flowchart which shows a lottery process. The figure which shows an example of a lottery table. The figure which shows an example of the slip table set at the time of watermelon winning. The flowchart which shows a slip table setting process. The figure which shows the sliding table set at the time of a cherry winning. The figure which shows an example of the sliding table set at the time of BB and cherry winning. The flowchart which shows a reel control process. The flowchart which shows a sliding table 1st change process. The figure which shows an example of the sliding confirmation table for winning. The flowchart which shows a sliding table 2nd change process. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of the 2nd winning number. The flowchart which shows multiple winning 1st process. The flowchart which shows multiple winning 2nd process. The flowchart which shows medal payout processing. The flowchart which shows a bonus game process. The flowchart which shows a chance production process. Explanatory drawing which shows one embodiment of a chance production. Explanatory drawing which shows one embodiment of a chance production. Explanatory drawing which shows another display mode of chance production.

  Hereinafter, effective means for solving the above-described problems will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in the embodiment of the invention is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

Means 1. A plurality of revolving bodies (reels 42L, 42M, 42R) that circulate in the circumferential direction and are provided with a plurality of types of patterns (designs) in the circumferential direction;
Display windows (display windows 31L, 31M, 31R) that make it possible to visually recognize a part (three) of the patterns for each of the circular bodies,
Receiving means for receiving game media (medals, virtual medals) (insertion medal detection sensor 75a and credit insertion detection sensors 77a to 79a confirmation processing function S207 of the main control device 131);
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start the circulation of each of the circuit bodies;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 131) for lottery of a role such as a predetermined role and a specific role based on the reception of the game medium and the operation of the start operation means;
A driving means (stepping motor 61) provided for each of the rotating bodies, for rotating the rotating bodies;
Starting drive control means (rotation start processing function S901 of the main control device 131) for starting and controlling the driving means so as to start the circulation of the rotating bodies based on the operation of the starting operation means;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to individually stop the circulation of each of the circulating bodies;
Based on the operation of each stop operation means, within a predetermined period (190 msec) determined in advance from the operation timing of each stop operation means, so as to stop the circulation of the circulating body corresponding to the operated stop operation means, When the winning combination is won, stop driving control is performed to stop and control the driving means so that the pattern corresponding to the corresponding winning combination can be stopped at an effective position (effective line) visible from the display window. Means (stop control processing functions S902 to S909 of the main controller 131);
In the case where the lottery result of the winning combination is the predetermined winning combination and a predetermined pattern or a combination of predetermined patterns (a combination of small role symbols) is stopped at the effective position, a game medium (medal) is awarded to the player as a first winning establishment. Medium granting means (medal payout processing function of main controller 131);
If the winning result of the winning combination is a specified winning combination (BB) winning and the combination of specific symbols (BB symbol combination) stops at the effective position, the special gaming state that is advantageous to the player as the second prize is established. (BB game) state transition means (bonus game processing function S607 of the main control device 131);
In a gaming machine comprising reservation storage means (main control device 131) that reserves and stores the specific combination winning when the lottery result of the combination is the specific winning combination and the second winning is not established,
As the lottery role, a plurality of winning roles (BB + cherry role) to be won are set for the specific role and the predetermined role,
When the stop drive control means is won in the multiple winning combination, the second prize can be established with priority over the first prize, and the second prize cannot be established. The game machine is characterized in that each driving means is controlled to stop and drive so that the first prize can be established.

  According to the means 1, a plurality of winning combinations for winning a specified combination and a predetermined combination are set as the lottery combination. With this configuration, the player knows that the specified role is not won from the result of the suspension of each orbiting body, and even if the first prize is established in the next game, there is room for winning the specified role It becomes possible to leave. Therefore, even when the first prize is established, it is possible to increase the expectation for the specific role winning, and it is possible to suppress the monotonization of the game in the situation where the specific role is not won. Become. This is because, in addition to the result of stopping each orbiting body that can grasp that the specific combination is won, it is possible to increase the expectation for the specific combination winning even when the first prize is established. In addition, by setting a plurality of winning combinations, it is possible to suppress a game from becoming monotonous in a situation where a specific combination is not won while suppressing an increase in processing load related to the game. . For example, when the lottery result of a role is a specified role winning, it is necessary to repeat the predetermined role lottery even if the specified role winning is decided, because the lottery of the specified role is repeated. This is because the processing load related to the lottery increases. In addition, when a plurality of winning combinations are won, each circuit body stops so that the second winning can be established with priority over the first winning. It is common for players to play games while expecting a transition to a special gaming state, so by adopting such a configuration, the first prize will be established from the second prize despite winning the specific role. Therefore, it is possible to avoid delaying the transition to the special gaming state. In addition, when it is impossible to establish the second prize, each circuit body stops so that the first prize can be established. It is possible to suppress the disadvantage that the game medium owned by the player is reduced because each stop operation means is not operated to be established.

Mean 2. In the above means 1, the stop drive control means comprises:
When winning the multiple winning combination, if the specific design can be stopped at the effective position, the specific design may be stopped at the effective position so that the specific design is stopped at the effective position. If it is not possible, first stop drive control means (stop table setting processing function S708 and reel stop processing function of the main control device 131) for stopping and controlling the drive means so as to stop the predetermined pattern at the effective position. S909),
Based on the stop drive control by the first stop drive control means, stop picture grasping means (a winning possibility confirmation processing function S1308, S1310 of the main controller 131) for grasping whether or not the specific picture has stopped at the effective position. , S1403, S1408, S1410, etc.),
When the stop pattern grasping means grasps that the specific pattern is not stopped at the effective position, the drive means corresponding to the circulating body is stopped so as to stop the predetermined pattern at the effective position. And a second stop driving control means (second winning number processing function S1110, multiple winning second process S1111 and reel stop processing function S909 of the main control device 131).

  According to the means 2, when a plurality of winning combinations are won, the specific design can be stopped at the effective position so that the specific design can be stopped at the effective position if the specific design can be stopped at the effective position. If it is impossible, each drive means is controlled to stop driving so that the predetermined pattern is stopped at the effective position. Then, when the specific pattern does not stop at the effective position, the driving means corresponding to the other circulating bodies during the lap is controlled so as to stop the predetermined pattern at the effective position. By adopting such a configuration, for example, when the player does not operate each stop operation means to establish the second prize, the game can be performed without winning any prize despite winning multiple winning roles. It is possible to suppress the opportunity for a person to suffer a disadvantage.

Means 3. In the above means 1 or 2, the stop drive control means sets, as a stop mode for stopping the circulation of the rotating body, a reaching pattern that has reached the effective position at the operation timing of the stop operation means to the effective position. There are a plurality of stop modes among a stop mode to stop, and a stop mode to stop after moving the reaching pattern by a predetermined number of patterns (1 to 4 symbols) on the side of the circuit body. ,
The pattern arrangement of each orbiting body is configured to include the specific pattern and a first predetermined pattern ("Bell" pattern),
The interval between the specific pattern that reaches the effective position first and the same or the same specific pattern that reaches the effective position next is larger than the maximum number of patterns (4 patterns) that the reached pattern can move during the specified period. Arrange the specific pattern so that the arrangement section is formed,
The first predetermined picture is arranged so that an interval between the first predetermined picture that reaches the effective position first and the same first predetermined picture that reaches the effective position next is equal to or less than the maximum number of pictures. ,
The gaming machine, wherein the multiple winning combination is a lottery winning combination for the specific combination and the first predetermined combination corresponding to the first predetermined pattern.

  According to the means 3, the orbiting body has a maximum number of pictures that can be moved within a specified period by an interval between the specific picture that reaches the effective position first and the same or the same specific picture that reaches the effective position next. The specific pattern is arranged so that a larger non-arranged section is formed. In such a case, in order to stop the specific pattern at the effective position, the specific pattern is moved to the effective position after the pattern attached to the upstream side of the circulating body that reaches the effective position reaches the effective position. It is necessary to operate the stop operation means until it reaches. That is, with this configuration, it is possible to limit the operation timing at which the specific picture can be stopped at the effective position. Each circling body has a first predetermined pattern so that the interval between the first predetermined pattern that reaches the effective position first and the same first predetermined pattern that reaches the effective position next is equal to or less than the maximum number of patterns. The pattern is arranged. In such a case, when the first predetermined combination corresponding to the first predetermined pattern is won, the first predetermined pattern can be stopped at the effective position regardless of the operation timing of each stop operation means, and the first prize is awarded. Can be established. Therefore, when the player is not operating each stop operation means to stop the specific pattern at the effective position by adopting a configuration in which the specific combination and the first predetermined combination are selected when winning multiple winning combinations. It is possible to establish a first prize. As a result, it is possible to suppress the disadvantage that the game medium owned by the player decreases with the game medium provided by the establishment of the first prize. In addition, it is possible to increase the expectation for the specific role winning through the establishment of the first prize that can be established regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation means, and the game in a situation where the specific role is not won is monotonized. Can be suitably suppressed.

  Means 4. In any one of the above means 1 to 3, auxiliary production means (auxiliary display unit 15, display control device 111) for performing auxiliary production (chance production) that suggests whether or not the specific role is won, and whether the auxiliary production is performed. A gaming machine comprising auxiliary effect determining means for determining whether or not (chance effect setting processing functions S709 to S713 of the main control device 131).

  According to the means 4, there may be an auxiliary effect that suggests whether or not the specific combination is won. By setting a plurality of winning combinations for a gaming machine that performs an auxiliary effect, it becomes possible to increase the degree of freedom of design related to the auxiliary effect. If it is configured to perform an auxiliary performance that can indicate the presence or absence of a specific role without setting multiple winning roles, the player grasps that the specific role is not won in the game before the auxiliary performance is performed, When the first prize is established in the game in which the auxiliary effect is performed, the player is informed that the specific combination is not won without waiting for the result of the auxiliary effect. The fact that the specific winning combination is suggested even though the first winning is established means that the specific winning combination is won in the game before the auxiliary performance is performed, and the specific winning combination is reserved and stored. Because. In other words, an auxiliary effect that can be expected to indicate that a specific role winning is suggested to a game expert who can detect the presence or absence of a specific role winning from the result of stopping each orbiting body is an auxiliary effect in a game in which the first prize is not established This may lead to an unnecessarily limited opportunity to perform an auxiliary performance. On the other hand, in the case of a configuration in which a plurality of winning combinations for winning a specific combination and a predetermined combination are set, even if the first prize is established in a game in which an auxiliary effect is performed, it is suggested that the specific combination winning is suggested. Can be expected. As a result, it is possible to prevent the opportunity for performing the auxiliary effect from being unnecessarily limited, and it is possible to increase the degree of design freedom related to the auxiliary effect.

  Means 5. In the above means 4, the auxiliary effect determining means decides to perform an auxiliary effect suggesting the specific role winning when winning the plurality of winning roles, and when winning only the predetermined role, the specific role winning is determined. A gaming machine characterized in that a decision is made not to perform the suggested auxiliary effect.

  According to the means 5, when a plurality of winning combinations are won, an auxiliary effect suggesting a specific combination is performed, and when only a predetermined combination is won, an auxiliary effect indicating a specific combination is not performed. With this configuration, it is possible to promptly indicate that the specific combination is won even if the first prize is established.

  Means 6. In the means 4 or 5, the auxiliary effect means starts the auxiliary effect before the operation of each stop operation means is validated, and the specific role is obtained after all of the circulating bodies have stopped turning. A gaming machine characterized in that the auxiliary effect is performed so as to suggest the presence or absence of winning.

  According to the means 6, the auxiliary effect is started before the operation of each stop operation means is validated, and it is suggested whether or not the specific combination winning is made after all the circulating bodies have stopped the circulation. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for winning the specific role until all of the circulating bodies stop rotating. In addition, when performing an auxiliary effect that suggests a specific winning combination when winning a multiple winning combination, if each stop operation means is not operated to establish a second winning combination, the specific winning combination is achieved with the establishment of the first winning combination. Will be suggested. Therefore, it is possible for the player to have an impression that the establishment of the first prize is related to the specific role winning, and it is preferable that the game is monotonous in a situation where the specific role is not won. Can be suppressed. This is because, when the first prize is established, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the specific combination is won.

  Mean 7 In the above means 6, the auxiliary effect determining means may determine that the auxiliary effect suggesting that the specific role is not won when only the predetermined role is won, and if the specific role is won, A gaming machine characterized by making a decision not to perform an auxiliary effect suggesting non-winning.

  According to the means 7, when only a predetermined combination is won, an auxiliary effect suggesting that the specific combination is not won may be performed. With this configuration, it is possible to increase the frequency with which auxiliary performances are performed, and even in situations where a specific role is not won, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the specific role winning through the auxiliary performance. It becomes. In addition, when a specific role is won, the player does not win the specific role even though the specific role is won by adopting a configuration that does not perform an auxiliary effect suggesting that the specific role is not won. It is possible to avoid misunderstandings. In this configuration, the auxiliary effecting unit may perform the same auxiliary effect regardless of whether or not the specific combination winning is performed after the auxiliary effect is started until all of the circulating bodies are stopped. It is possible to suitably maintain the expectation for the specific role winning until all of the orbiting bodies stop.

Means 8. In the above means 1 or 2, the first predetermined combination (bell combination) that can establish a prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation unit and the stop operation unit are operated at a predetermined timing as the predetermined combination. Set a second predetermined role (watermelon role, cherry role) that can only win a prize,
The stop drive control means, as a stop mode for stopping the circulation of the rotating body, a stop mode for stopping the reaching pattern that has reached the effective position at the operation timing of the stop operation means at the effective position; and There are a plurality of stop modes among a stop mode that stops after moving the pattern by a predetermined number of patterns (1 to 4 symbols) on the side of the circuit body,
The pattern arrangement of each orbiting body includes the specific pattern, a first predetermined pattern (“Bell” pattern) corresponding to the first predetermined role, and a second predetermined pattern (“Cherry”) corresponding to the second predetermined role. Design, "watermelon" design),
The interval between the first predetermined pattern that reaches the effective position first and the first predetermined pattern of the same type that reaches the effective position next is less than or equal to the maximum number of patterns (4 patterns) that the reached pattern can move during the specified period. The first predetermined pattern is arranged so that
A non-arranged section is formed in which the interval between the second predetermined pattern that reaches the effective position first and the same or the same second predetermined pattern that reaches the effective position next is larger than the maximum number of patterns. Arranging the second predetermined pattern;
The specific picture is the non-arranged section, and the position that does not reach the effective position when each stop operation means is operated at a timing at which each predetermined picture can reach the effective position during the specified period. A gaming machine characterized by being arranged in

  According to the means 8, as the predetermined combination, the first predetermined combination that can establish a prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation means and the first combination that can establish a prize only when the stop operation means is operated at a predetermined timing. 2 A predetermined combination is set. By adopting such a configuration, it is urged to operate the stop operation means at a timing at which each predetermined pattern can reach the effective position so as to avoid the disadvantage that the winning is not achieved despite winning the second predetermined combination. This makes it possible to enhance the characteristics of the gaming machine that allows players to actively participate in the game. This is because it is common for a player to play a game while expecting an increase in game media owned by the player.

  The pattern arrangement of each orbiting body is configured to include a specific pattern, a first predetermined pattern corresponding to the first predetermined role, and a second predetermined pattern corresponding to the second predetermined role. When each stop operation means is operated at a timing at which each predetermined pattern can reach the effective position during the specified period, the specific pattern is arranged at a position where it does not reach the effective position. In such a configuration, when the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which each predetermined pattern can reach the effective position, the specific pattern does not stop at the effective position even if the specific combination is won. Therefore, in such a configuration, a player who plays a game in order to avoid a disadvantage that a winning is not established despite winning a lottery of a combination, suffers a disadvantage that a second winning is not established when a specific combination is won. There are concerns about new issues. Therefore, by setting a plurality of winning combinations to be won for the specific combination and the predetermined combination, a game medium is given based on the establishment of the first winning combination corresponding to the predetermined combination that has been selected even if the second winning combination is not established. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an opportunity for the player who operates the stop operation means at a timing at which each predetermined pattern can reach the effective position to suffer a disadvantage when the specific combination is won.

Means 9. In said means 8, by forming a section in which each said predetermined pattern is arranged in the range below the number of stop modes (5) which said stop drive control means has in said each circulation body, within said regulation period Set a reachable position (5th position, 9th position, etc. of the left reel 42L) at which each of the predetermined patterns can reach the effective position;
The specific picture is a position away from the reachable position by “(the maximum number of pictures) + (the number of pictures visible from the display window) −1” or more on the upstream side of the circling body. The gaming machine is arranged at a position separated by “(number of patterns visible from the display window) −1” or more on the downstream side.

  According to the means 9, each predetermined pattern is formed in each circulating body within the specified period by forming a section in which each predetermined pattern is arranged within a range equal to or less than the number of stop modes of the stop drive control means. A reachable position that can be reached is set. The specific pattern is a position away from the reachable position by “(the maximum number of patterns) + (the number of patterns visible from the display window) −1” or more on the upstream side of the circling body. Are arranged at positions separated by “(number of patterns visible from display window) −1” or more. With such a configuration, when each stop operation means is operated at a timing at which each predetermined pattern can reach the effective position, the specific pattern can be stopped at a position where it cannot be visually recognized from the display window. It should be noted that the specific pattern is located at a position away from the reachable position by “(maximum number of patterns) + (number of patterns visible from the display window) −1” or more upstream, It is good also as a structure arrange | positioned in the position away more than the pattern. With such a configuration, it is possible to stop the second predetermined pattern at a position where it cannot be visually recognized from the display window when each stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the specific pattern can reach the effective position.

  Means 10. In the above means 8 or 9, the plurality of winning combinations is a lottery winning combination for the specific combination and the second predetermined combination.

  According to the means 10, when a plurality of winning combinations are won, the specific combination and the second predetermined combination are won. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to closely associate the second predetermined combination and the specific combination that cannot be won unless each stop operating means is operated at a predetermined timing, and the specific combination is not won. It is possible to suitably suppress the monotonous game in the game. If the player wins the first prize corresponding to the second predetermined role, it will be possible to give the impression that the specific role will be won. This is because it is possible to prompt the user to operate the stop operation means.

  Means 11. In any one of the above means 8 to 10, auxiliary effect means (auxiliary display unit 15, display control device 111) that performs an auxiliary effect (chance effect) that suggests whether or not the specific role is won, and whether the auxiliary effect is performed. A gaming machine comprising auxiliary effect determining means for determining whether or not (chance effect setting processing functions S709 to S713 of the main control device 131).

  According to the means 11, there may be an auxiliary effect that suggests whether or not the specific combination is won. By setting a plurality of winning combinations for a gaming machine that performs an auxiliary effect, it becomes possible to increase the degree of freedom of design related to the auxiliary effect. If it is configured to perform an auxiliary performance that can indicate the presence or absence of a specific role without setting multiple winning roles, the player grasps that the specific role is not won in the game before the auxiliary performance is performed, When the first prize is established in the game in which the auxiliary effect is performed, the player is informed that the specific combination is not won without waiting for the result of the auxiliary effect. The fact that the specific winning combination is suggested even though the first winning is established means that the specific winning combination is won in the game before the auxiliary performance is performed, and the specific winning combination is reserved and stored. Because. In other words, an auxiliary effect that can be expected to indicate that a specific role winning is suggested to a game expert who can detect the presence or absence of a specific role winning from the result of stopping each orbiting body is an auxiliary effect in a game in which the first prize is not established This may lead to an unnecessarily limited opportunity to perform an auxiliary performance. On the other hand, in the case of a configuration in which a plurality of winning combinations for winning a specific combination and a predetermined combination are set, even if the first prize is established in a game in which an auxiliary effect is performed, it is suggested that the specific combination winning is suggested. Can be expected. As a result, it is possible to prevent the opportunity for performing the auxiliary effect from being unnecessarily limited, and it is possible to increase the degree of design freedom related to the auxiliary effect. It is also possible to reduce the chance that the auxiliary performance is wasted. In a game in which an auxiliary effect is started, each stop operating means is operated to give up the establishment of the first prize and stop the specific picture at the effective position, or give up the establishment of the second prize and put each predetermined picture into the effective position. This is because it is possible for the player to select whether to operate each stop operating means at a timing that can be reached.

  Means 12. In the above means 11, the auxiliary effect determining means decides to perform an auxiliary effect suggesting the specific role winning when winning the plurality of winning roles, and when winning only the predetermined role, the specific role winning is determined. A gaming machine characterized in that a decision is made not to perform the suggested auxiliary effect.

  According to the means 12, when a plurality of winning combinations are won, an auxiliary effect that suggests a specific combination winning is performed, and when only a predetermined combination is won, an auxiliary effect that suggests a specific winning combination is not performed. With this configuration, it is possible to promptly indicate that the specific combination is won even if the first prize is established.

  Means 13. In the above means 11 or 12, the auxiliary effecting means starts the auxiliary effect before the operation of each stop operation means is validated, and the specific role after all of the circulating bodies stop rotating. A gaming machine characterized in that the auxiliary effect is performed so as to suggest the presence or absence of winning.

  According to the means 13, the supplementary effect is started before the operation of each stop operation means is validated, and it is suggested whether or not the specific combination is won after all of the circuit bodies have stopped the circuit. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for winning the specific role until all of the circulating bodies stop rotating. In addition, when performing an auxiliary effect that suggests a specific winning combination when winning a multiple winning combination, if each stop operating means is operated at a timing that allows each predetermined pattern to reach the effective position, the first winning prize The special role winning will be suggested by the establishment. Therefore, it is possible for the player to have an impression that the establishment of the first prize is related to the specific role winning, and it is preferable that the game is monotonous in a situation where the specific role is not won. Can be suppressed. This is because, when the first prize is established, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the specific combination is won.

  Means 14. In the means 13, the auxiliary effect determining means may determine to perform an auxiliary effect suggesting that the specific combination is not won when only the second predetermined combination is won, and wins the specific combination In the case, the game machine is characterized in that a decision is made not to perform an auxiliary effect suggesting that the specific combination is not won.

  According to the means 14, when only the second predetermined combination is won, an auxiliary effect suggesting that the specific combination is not won may be performed. With such a configuration, in a game where an auxiliary effect is performed, it is possible to prompt the user to operate the stop operation means at a timing at which each predetermined pattern can reach the effective position, and an opportunity for the auxiliary effect to be wasted. It becomes possible to reduce. If a configuration in which an auxiliary effect is not performed in a situation where only the second predetermined role is won, in the game in which the auxiliary effect is performed, only a winning corresponding to the first predetermined role or a second winning corresponding to the specific role is performed. It will not be established. Since the winning corresponding to the first predetermined combination is a winning that can be established regardless of the operation timing of each stop operating means, in such a configuration, each stop is made to establish the second winning at the time when the auxiliary effect is started. This is because the possibility of operating the operating means increases. In addition, when a specific role is won, the player does not win the specific role even though the specific role is won by adopting a configuration that does not perform an auxiliary effect suggesting that the specific role is not won. It is possible to avoid misunderstandings. In this configuration, the auxiliary effecting unit may perform the same auxiliary effect regardless of whether or not the specific combination winning is performed after the auxiliary effect is started until all of the circulating bodies are stopped. It is possible to suitably maintain the expectation for the specific role winning until all of the orbiting bodies stop.

  Means 15. In any one of the above-described means 11 to 14, the stop drive control means wins only the second predetermined combination, and each stop operation at a timing at which the specific picture can reach the effective position during the specified period. When the means is operated, the specific pattern other than the prescribed circling body stops in line with the effective position, and the specific picture of the prescribed circling body and the specific picture other than the prescribed circling body are effective. A game machine, wherein the corresponding drive means is controlled to stop and drive so as not to stop side by side.

  According to the means 15, when only the second predetermined combination is won and each stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the specific picture can reach the effective position during the specified period, the specific picture other than the specified circulating body is effective. The corresponding driving means are controlled to stop and stop so that the specific pattern of the specified rotating body does not stop side by side with the specific pattern other than the specified rotating body so as to stop in line with the position. By adopting such a configuration, each stop operation means is not operated at a timing at which each predetermined pattern can reach the effective position, and each stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the specific pattern can reach the effective position during the specified period. In this case, it is possible to leave a room for the second prize to be established until the prescribed circuit body is stopped, and it is possible to increase a sense of expectation for winning the specific role. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous under the situation where the specific combination is not won.

  Means 16. In any one of the above-described means 11 to 14, the stop drive control means wins only the second predetermined combination, and each stop operation at a timing at which the specific picture can reach the effective position during the specified period. When the means is operated, the circulating body that stops at the last of the circulating bodies is stopped so that the specific pattern attached to other than the circulating body that stops at the end of the circulating bodies stops at the effective position. A game machine, wherein the corresponding driving means is controlled to stop so that the attached specific picture does not stop at the effective position.

  According to the means 16, when each stop operation means is operated at a timing at which only the second predetermined combination is won and the specific picture can reach the effective position during the specified period, Each drive means corresponding to the stop so that the specific pattern attached to the last rotating body of each circulating body does not stop at the effective position so that the specific pattern attached to other than the body stops at the effective position Be controlled. By adopting such a configuration, each stop operation means is not operated at a timing at which each predetermined pattern can reach the effective position, and each stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the specific pattern can reach the effective position during the specified period. In this case, it is possible to leave a room for the second prize to be established until the last circuit body is stopped, and it is possible to increase a sense of expectation for winning the specific role. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous in a situation where the specific combination is not won.

  Means 17. In any one of the above means 8 to 16, a bet number setting means (main control) for detecting the reception of a game medium from the receiving means and setting a bet number of games with a predetermined prescribed number (three) as an upper limit. (The timer interrupt processing function of the device 131), and the multiple winning combination wins the specific combination and a second predetermined combination to which a smaller number of game media are provided when the first winning is established. A gaming machine characterized by being a lottery player.

  According to the means 17, when a first prize corresponding to the second predetermined combination is established, there may be a case where a smaller number of game media are provided. In such a case, if a player accepts a prescribed number of game media and plays a game, the game media owned by the player will decrease even if a first prize corresponding to the second predetermined combination is established. Therefore, when the player wins the second predetermined combination in consideration of the number of game media to be awarded and the effort to operate each stop operation means at a timing at which a winning corresponding to the second predetermined combination can be established. There is a concern that the first prize corresponding to may not be established. Therefore, if a winning combination is given to a specific combination and the second predetermined combination to which a smaller number of game media are given when winning multiple winning combinations, the specific combination winning and the first prize are closely related. It becomes possible to prompt each stop operation means to operate at a timing at which each predetermined pattern can reach the effective position. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous in a situation where the specific combination is not won.

  Means 18. In any one of the above-described means 1 to 17, the specific picture is arranged on each of the revolving bodies so that it can stop at the effective position only when the stop operation means is operated at a predetermined timing. To play.

  According to the means 18, the specific pattern is arranged on each circulating body so that it can stop at the effective position only when the stop operation means is operated at a predetermined timing. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous under the situation where the specific combination is not won. When a specific pattern is placed on each orbiting body so that it can stop at the effective position regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation means, it becomes possible to establish the second prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation means when winning the specific role. This is because the presence / absence of the specific winning combination can be easily grasped from the result of stopping each orbiting body.

Means 19. In any one of the above means 1 to 18, random number acquisition means (random value acquisition function S603 of the main controller 131) for acquiring a random value based on the operation of the start operation means, and each lottery role such as the predetermined role And corresponding value storage means (lottery table, ROM 152 of the main controller 131) for storing corresponding values (point values PV) corresponding to
The lottery means determines whether or not each of the lotteries has been won based on the random value and the corresponding value (win / fail determination processing functions S702 to S704 and S706 and S707 of the main control device 131); If it is determined that the corresponding selection determining means has won any lottery, the determination ending means for ending the determination by the winning determination means (after the affirmative determination in S704 of the main control device 131, the process proceeds to S708 via S705. Processing), and
A gaming machine, wherein the corresponding value storage means stores corresponding values corresponding to the plurality of winning combinations.

  According to the means 19, whether or not the lottery is won based on the random value acquired based on the operation of the starting operation means and the corresponding value corresponding to each lottery stored in the corresponding value storage means. Determined. When it is determined that any lottery combination is won, the lottery of the combination ends. In such a configuration, by storing corresponding values corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations in the corresponding value storage means, it is possible to suppress an increase in processing load related to the lottery of the combinations. Certainly, even if it is determined that one of the lottery roles has been won without setting multiple winning roles, it is possible to determine other lottery roles without ending the lottery of the role, It is possible to cause a case where a plurality of roles are won in one game. However, in the case of such a configuration, it is necessary to determine whether or not the winning combination is made for all the lottery combinations every time, and the processing load related to the lottery of the winning combination increases.

Means 20. Stop information that stores in advance a plurality of stop information groups (slip tables) that can define the relationship between the reaching pattern that has reached the effective position and the stop pattern that stops at the effective position. Group storage means (ROM 152 of main controller 131);
Stop information group selection means (slave table setting processing function S708 of the main controller 131) for uniquely selecting one stop information group from the plurality of stop information groups according to the lottery result of the combination;
Stop information group storage means for storing the stop information group selected by the stop information group selection means (slip table storage area 153b of the main control device 131),
A gaming machine, wherein the stop drive control means is configured to perform stop drive control of each of the drive means based on a stop information group stored in the stop information group storage means.

  According to the means 20, a plurality of stop information groups that can define the relationship between the reaching pattern that has reached the effective position and the stop pattern to be stopped at the effective position are stored in advance, and are uniquely determined according to the lottery result of the combination Based on the stop information group selected in (1), stop drive control of each drive means is performed. By storing a plurality of stop information groups in advance, it is not necessary to determine which pattern is to be stopped at the effective position after the stop operation means is operated, thereby reducing the processing load related to stop drive control. Is possible. In addition, by adopting a configuration in which one stop information group is uniquely selected according to the lottery result of the combination, it is not necessary to perform a lottery again when selecting the stop information group, so the processing load when determining the stop information group is reduced. It can be reduced. Here, “unique” includes not only the case where the lottery result of the combination and the selected one stop information group correspond one-to-one but also the case where they correspond many-to-one. However, it does not include a lottery for selecting a stop information group after a lottery of a combination, that is, a selection of a stop information group by performing a new process based on a lottery result of a combination.

  In addition, as a gaming machine to which each of the above means can be applied, “a picture row made up of a plurality of pictures (specifically, a reel to which a picture is attached) is variably displayed (specifically, the reel is rotated). Variable display means (specifically a reel unit) for confirming and stopping display of the columns is provided, and the variation of the picture is started due to the operation of the start operation means (specifically the start lever), and the stop operation means ( Specifically, a special game that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the picture is stopped due to the operation of the stop button) or after the elapse of a predetermined time, and the confirmed picture at the time of the stop is a specific picture A privilege such as occurrence of a state (bonus game, etc.) is given, a ball receiving tray (top plate, etc.) is provided, a charging device for performing a loading process for taking in a game ball from the ball receiving plate, and a game on the ball receiving plate Paying out a ball A game machine in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are fused, such as a game machine configured such that the operation of the starting operation means is made effective when a game ball is thrown in by a throw-in device. Also mentioned.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in the case of application to a spinning cylinder type gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine will be described in detail based on the drawings. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 closed, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 opened, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the door 12, and FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The casing 11 includes a top plate 11a, a bottom plate 11b, a back plate 11c, a left plate 11d, and a right plate 11e formed in a wooden plate shape, and the adjacent plates 11a to 11e are fixed by a fixing means such as adhesion. Thus, it is formed in a box shape with the front surface opened as a whole. In addition, each board 11a-11e may be comprised with a synthetic resin panel or a metal panel other than being comprised with a wooden panel, or it is comprised by forming in the box shape integral with a synthetic resin material or a metal material. May be. The casing 11 configured as described above is attached by, for example, driving nails against a so-called island facility at the time of installation in the game hall.

  A front door 12 as a front open / close door is attached to the front side of the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. That is, the left side plate 11d of the housing 11 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 25a and 25b. Each of the support shafts 25a and 25b includes a tapered shaft portion that protrudes upward. On the other hand, the front door 12 is provided with support fittings 26a and 26b having insertion holes into which the shaft portions of the support shafts 25a and 25b are inserted corresponding to the support shafts 25a and 25b. Then, the support brackets 26a and 26b are arranged above the support shafts 25a and 25b, and the front door 12 is lowered, whereby the shaft portions of the support shafts 25a and 25b are inserted into the insertion holes of the support brackets 26a and 26b. It is assumed that it was done. Thereby, the front door 12 is supported so as to be rotatable about an opening / closing axis extending in the vertical direction connecting the both support shafts 25a and 25b with respect to the housing 11, and the front opening side of the housing 11 is opened by the rotation. It can be closed or closed.

  The front door 12 is brought into a locked state that cannot be opened by a locking device provided on the rear surface. Further, a key cylinder 20 serving as an unlocking operation unit is provided at the upper right side of the front door 12. The key cylinder 20 is integrated with a locking device, and is configured such that the locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 20. Therefore, an outline of the lock mechanism including the locking device will be described.

  On the right end side of the front door 12, that is, on the opposite side of the opening / closing axis of the front door 12, a locking device is provided on the back surface. The locking device extends vertically and is fixed to the front door 12, a key cylinder 20 provided so as to extend from the upper part of the base frame to the front of the front door 12, and moves vertically with respect to the base frame. It is provided with a long interlocking rod 21 assembled as possible. And only the key cylinder 20 is provided in the state which protruded ahead of the front door 12 among the locking devices. The position where the key cylinder 20 is provided is the thin upper portion of the front door 12, and as a result, a versatile key cylinder 20 having a short overall length can be employed. In the present embodiment, Omlock (trade name) having a high function of preventing unauthorized unlocking is used as the key cylinder 20. The interlocking rod 21 is moved downward by operating the key inserted into the key cylinder 20 clockwise. The interlocking saddle 21 is provided with a pair of upper and lower saddle fittings 22 having a bowl shape. When the front door 12 is closed with respect to the casing 11, the saddle fitting 22 is supported on the casing 11 side. Is locked. In addition, the urging member 22 is provided with an urging member such as a coil spring for urging to the side maintaining the locked state. When the key is operated clockwise with respect to the key cylinder 20, the interlocking rod 21 moves downward, and the saddle fitting 22 is moved against the biasing force of the biasing member. The locked state with the support fitting 23 is released, and the locked state of the front door 12 with respect to the housing 11 is released.

  A game panel 30 for notifying the player of the game state is provided above the center of the front door 12. In the game panel 30, three vertically long display windows 31L, 31M, 31R are formed side by side. The display windows 31L, 31M, 31R are made of a transparent or translucent material, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R. The display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R may be combined into a single display window.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inside of the housing 11 is vertically divided into two by a partition plate 40, and a reel unit 41 constituting variable display means is attached to the upper portion of the partition plate 40. The reel unit 41 includes a left reel 42L, a middle reel 42M, and a right reel 42R each formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape). The reels 42L, 42M, and 42R may be configured as at least an endless belt, and are not limited to a cylindrical shape (annular shape). Each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is rotatably supported so that the central axis thereof is the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are arranged on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R correspond to the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R on a one-to-one basis. . Accordingly, a part of the surface of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R is visible through the corresponding display windows 31L, 31M, 31R. Further, when the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are rotated forward, the surfaces of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are projected as if moving from top to bottom through the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R.

  Each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is coupled to the stepping motors 61L, 61M, and 61R, and each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is individually, that is, independently, driven by the stepping motors 61L, 61M, and 61R. Thus, it can be rotationally driven. Since these reels 42L, 42M, and 42R have the same configuration, here, the left reel 42L will be described as an example with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is an assembled perspective view of the left reel 42L.

  The left reel 42L includes a cylindrical skeleton member 50 that forms a cylindrical cage, and a belt-like belt wound endlessly on the outer peripheral surface thereof. And it is affixed on the cylindrical skeleton member 50 through a pair of seal parts formed along the both sides of the long side of the belt so as to maintain the wound state. A large number of symbols as identification information are printed at equal intervals on the outer peripheral surface of the belt. A boss 51 is formed at the center of the cylindrical skeleton member 50, and is attached to the drive shaft of the left reel stepping motor 61L via a disc-shaped boss reinforcing plate 52. Accordingly, when the drive shaft of the left reel stepping motor 61L is rotated, the cylindrical skeleton member 50 is rotated around the drive shaft so that the left reel 42L circulates along the annular reel surface. It has become.

  The left reel stepping motor 61L is fixed to the side surface of the motor plate 53 arranged in an upright state in the reel unit 41 (FIG. 3) with screws 54. The motor plate 53 is provided with a reel index sensor (rotational position detection sensor) 55 in which a light emitting element 55a and a light receiving element 55b are held at a predetermined interval. On the other hand, the base end portion 56b of the sensor cut bun 56 extending in the radial direction is fixed to the boss reinforcing plate 52 integrated with the left reel 42L with a screw 57. The front end portion 56a of the sensor cut bun 56 is bent at a substantially right angle and is positioned so as to pass between both elements 55a and 55b of the reel index sensor 55. Each time the left reel 42L makes one rotation, the reel index sensor 55 detects the passage of the front end portion 56a of the sensor cut bun 56, and a detection signal is output to the main controller 131 described later each time the detection is made. Therefore, main controller 131 can confirm and correct the angular position of left reel 42L for each rotation based on this detection signal.

  The stepping motor 61L is set to rotate once by giving, for example, a drive signal of 504 pulses (also referred to as an excitation signal or an excitation pulse; the same applies hereinafter), and the rotation position of the stepping motor 61L, that is, left The rotational position of the reel 42L is controlled.

  On each belt of each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, a plurality of, specifically, 21 symbols are drawn in the long side direction (circumferential direction). Therefore, 24 pulses (= 504 pulses ÷ 21 symbols) are required to switch from one symbol to the next symbol at a predetermined position. Based on the number of pulses from when the detection signal of the reel index sensor 55 is output, it is recognized which symbols are visible from the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R, and arbitrary symbols are displayed on the display window. Control to make it visible from 31L, 31M, 31R can be performed.

  Of the symbols attached to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, the number of symbols that can be visually recognized through the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R is mainly determined by the vertical lengths of the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R. Is limited to a predetermined number. In this embodiment, three reels are provided. For this reason, when all the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols are visible to the player.

  Here, the symbols attached to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R will be described. FIG. 7 shows a symbol arrangement drawn on the belt wound around each of the left reel 42L, the middle reel 42M, and the right reel 42R. As shown in the figure, each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is provided with 21 symbols in a row. In addition, numbers 0 to 20 are assigned to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, and these numbers are used for the main controller 131 to recognize the symbols that are visible from the display window. It is a number and is not actually attached to the reels 42L, 42M, 42R. However, in the following description, the number is used for explanation.

  The symbols include “Replay” symbol (for example, left belt 20th), “Bell” symbol (for example, left belt 19th), “Youth” symbol (for example, left belt 18th), “7” symbol (for example, (Left belt 17th), “Cherry” design (eg, left belt 13th), “Chance” design (eg, left belt 12th), “Watermelon” design (eg, left belt 9th), “Reach” design ( For example, there are nine types: the 6th left belt) and the “Lucky” symbol (for example, 1st left belt). As shown in FIG. 7, the number of various symbols and the arrangement order are completely different in the belt wound around each reel 42L, 42M, 42R.

  Each reel 42L, 42M, 42R of the reel unit 41 is an example of variable display means for variably displaying identification information, and constitutes a main display unit. However, the variable display means may have a configuration other than this as long as the symbol is variably displayed in the circumferential direction. For example, other mechanical reel configurations such as a type in which the belt is rotated instead of rotating may be used. In addition to the mechanical reel configuration, an electric display such as a liquid crystal display or a dot matrix display may be used. A device for variably displaying the identification information may be provided, and in this case, it is possible to give abundant variations in the display form.

  A total of five combination lines are attached to the game panel 30 such that three display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R are connected to each other and three in parallel in the horizontal direction and two in diagonal directions. Of course, the maximum number of combined lines may be 6 or more, or less than 5, and the maximum number of combined lines may be changed according to a predetermined condition. Corresponding to these combination lines, effective line display sections 32, 33, and 34 are provided on the left side when viewed from the front of the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R. The first effective line display unit 32 is notified by lighting or the like when the central horizontal line (middle line) of the combination lines is activated. When the upper and lower horizontal lines (upper line and lower line) of the combination lines are activated, the second effective line display unit 33 is displayed and notified by lighting or the like. The third effective line display unit 34 is notified by lighting or the like when a pair of diagonal lines (downward right line and upward right line) of the combination lines is activated. And, when the combination line that has been activated, that is, when the symbol is stopped in a predetermined combination on the activated line, a prize is awarded, and a payout process for a predetermined medal number or a bonus game such as a BB game that is in a special gaming state is awarded. Migration processing etc. are executed.

  FIG. 8 shows a combination of symbols for winning and the number of medals to be paid out when winning.

  Small prizes for which medals are paid out include a watermelon prize, a bell prize, and a cherry prize. When stopped alongside the “Watermelon” symbol, “Watermelon” symbol, and “Watermelon” symbol from the left on the active line, 15 medals are paid out as a watermelon prize, “Bell” symbol from the left, “Bell” on the active line In the case of stopping alongside the symbol and the “bell” symbol, eleven medals are paid out as a bell prize. Further, when the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 42L stops on the active line, one medal is paid out as a cherry winning. That is, in the case of a cherry winning, any symbol that stops on the active line of the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R may be any symbol. Therefore, when the “cherry” symbol stops at the position where the plurality of effective lines of the left reel 42L overlap (specifically, the upper stage or the lower stage), a cherry winning is established on each active line, and the overlapping effective The medal is paid out by multiplying the number of lines. As a result, in this embodiment, two medals are paid out. In other words, in this embodiment, a combination winning that becomes a winning combination when the symbols attached to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R form a predetermined combination on the active line, and the symbols attached to the specified reels. It can be said that if a player stops on the active line, a single winning is achieved regardless of the result of stopping other reels.

  Further, there is a BB winning as a state transition winning in which the gaming state shifts. When the “7” symbol, “7” symbol, and “7” symbol are stopped from the left on the active line, the game state shifts to the BB game where the gaming state is the special gaming state as a BB winning. However, even if the “7” symbol stops along the left, middle and right on the active line, no medal is paid out. That is, when the combination of the “7” symbols is established on the active line, only the BB game is entered. In other words, it can be said that the “7” symbol is a state transition symbol for shifting the gaming state to the BB game.

  Furthermore, when the “replay” symbol, “replay” symbol, and “replay” symbol are stopped from the left on the active line, a re-game win is awarded. When the re-game winning is established, the medal payout and the state transition are not performed, but the player can play the next game without reducing the medals owned and without inserting medals.

  In addition, only when the gaming state is an RB game, which will be described later, when stopped alongside the “Replay” symbol, “Replay” symbol, “Chance” symbol from the left on the active line, and from the left on the active line When the “replay” symbol, “replay” symbol, and “lucky” symbol are stopped alongside, 15 medals are paid out as a JAC prize.

  In other cases, that is, when the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 42L does not stop on the active line and the combination of the symbols described above does not stop on the active line, the medal payout, the transition of the gaming state, etc. Not done at all. That is, the “chance” symbol and “lucky” symbol of the left reel 42L, the “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R, the “young” symbol and the “reach” symbol of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R Not involved at all. In other words, it can be said that each of the symbols is a no-benefits symbol unrelated to the privilege given to the player. As described above, each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is provided with a bonus symbol related to winning such as a “bell” symbol and a non-privileged symbol irrelevant to winning such as a “young” symbol, for example. In the following, a combination of symbols corresponding to each prize is also referred to as a combination of winning symbols. For example, the BB symbol combination is a symbol BB winning combination, that is, a combination of “7” symbol, “7” symbol, and “7” symbol.

  On the lower left side of the game panel 30, a start lever 71 is provided that is operated to start rotation of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R all at once (not necessarily simultaneously). The start lever 71 constitutes start operation means or start operation means operated to start rotation of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, that is, to start variable display. The start lever 71 is a lever that is pushed by the hand when the player starts the game, and automatically returns to the original position after the hand is released. When the start lever 52 is operated while a medal is inserted, the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R start to rotate all at once.

  On the right side of the start lever 71, button-like stop switches 72, 73, 74 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 42L, 42M, 42R are provided. Each of the stop switches 72, 73, 74 is arranged directly below the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R corresponding to the reels 42L, 42M, 42R to be stopped. That is, when the left stop switch 72 is operated, the rotation of the left reel 42L is stopped. When the middle stop switch 73 is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 42M is stopped and the right stop switch 74 is operated. In this case, the rotation of the right reel 42R is stopped. The stop switches 72, 73, 74 constitute stop operation means operated to stop variable display based on the rotation of the reels 42L, 42M, 42R. Each of the stop switches 72, 73, 74 can be stopped when a predetermined time elapses after the left reel 42L starts rotating, and is stopped by lighting a lamp (not shown) during such a state. It is notified that the operation is possible, and is turned off when the rotation stops.

  On the lower right side of the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R, there is provided a medal slot 75 for inserting a medal as an investment value. The medal slot 75 constitutes an input means for inputting the investment value. Further, if attention is paid to the point that the medal insertion slot 75 is accompanied by the operation of directly inserting the medal by the player, it can be said that the medal insertion slot 75 constitutes a direct input means for directly inputting the investment value.

  The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 75 are guided to either the storage passage 81 or the discharge passage 82 by the selector 84 as passage switching means provided on the back surface of the front door 12. That is, the selector 84 is provided with a medal path switching solenoid 83, which is set to the discharge path 82 side when the medal path switching solenoid 83 is not excited, and switched to the storage path 81 side when excited. The medal guided to the storage passage 81 is guided to the hopper device 91 housed in the housing 11. On the other hand, the medal guided to the discharge passage 82 is guided to the medal tray 18 from the medal discharge port 17 provided in the lower front portion of the front door 12 and returned to the player.

  A hopper device 91 as a payout means for giving a medal to a player is composed of a storage tank 92 for storing the medal and a payout device 93 for paying out the medal to the player. The payout device 93 rotates a medal payout rotating plate (not shown) to discharge the medal to the opening 94 provided in the central right part of the discharge passage 82 and to the medal tray 18 through the discharge passage 82. To come out. Further, a reserve tank 95 is provided on the right side of the hopper device 91 in order to avoid storing a predetermined amount or more of medals in the storage tank 92. A guide plate 96 for discharging medals from the storage tank 92 to the reserve tank 95 is provided inside the storage tank 92 of the hopper device 91. Therefore, when medals are stored more than the height at which the guide plate 96 is provided, the medals are stored in the reserve tank 95.

  A button-like return switch 76 is provided below the medal slot 75. The return switch 76 is a switch that is pressed when a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 75 is jammed in the selector 84. When this switch is pressed, the selector 84 is mechanically operated to operate the selector 84. The medals packed in 84 are returned from the medal discharge port 17.

  On the lower left side of the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R, there is provided a button-like first credit insertion switch 77 for inserting three virtual medals credited as investment values at a time. Further, on the left side of the first credit insertion switch 77, a second credit insertion switch 78 and a third credit insertion switch 79 are provided as button switches smaller than the switch 77. The second credit insertion switch 78 is for inserting two credited virtual medals at a time, and the third credit insertion switch 79 is for inserting one virtual medal. Each of the credit insertion switches 77 to 79, together with the medal insertion slot 75, constitutes an input means for inputting an investment value. Further, if the medal insertion slot 75 is accompanied by an operation of directly inserting a medal by the player, each credit insertion switch 77 to 79 is only accompanied by an operation of inserting a virtual medal based on the storage memory. It can also be said that it constitutes an indirect input means for indirectly inputting the investment value.

  The first credit insertion switch 77 has a built-in lamp as a light emitting member (not shown) to urge that the maximum number of medals that can be inserted per game (three) has not been reached. The lamp is turned on when the switch operation of the first credit insertion switch 77 is valid and prompts the operation of the switch 77. However, when there is no credited virtual medal or three medals have already been inserted. It is turned off under the circumstances. Here, instead of the above-described lighting, the player may make it easier to understand the prompt for medal insertion by blinking.

  A button-like settlement switch 80 is provided on the left side of the start lever 71. That is, the slot machine 10 has a credit function for storing and storing surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (for 50 medals) and winning medals as virtual medals. The virtual medal is paid out as an actual medal when the settlement switch 80 is pressed while stored and stored. In this case, if paying attention to the function of paying out the credited virtual medal as an actual medal, it can be said that the checkout switch 80 constitutes a checkout operation means for actually paying out the stored game value.

  It should be noted that the surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (for example, 50 medals) and the “credit mode” set to store and memorize the winning medals as virtual medals, the surplus inserted medals, In the case of a slot machine that can be switched to “direct mode” set so that the winning medal at the time of winning is paid out as an actual medal, the settlement switch 80 has a function as a changeover switch for mode switching. May be added. In this case, the settlement switch (changeover switch) 80 is turned on when pressed once, turned off when pressed again, and switched on / off every time a pressing operation is performed. When the settlement switch 80 is on, the credit mode is selected. When the settlement switch 80 is off, the direct mode is selected. If there are virtual medals when the credit mode is switched to the direct mode, the virtual medals corresponding to the virtual medals are paid out as real medals. Thereby, the player can execute the game in a format according to his / her preference by switching between the credit mode and the direct mode. The settlement switch 80 constitutes a switching operation means for switching the input value and game value handling formats.

  Below the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R of the game panel 30, a credit display unit 35 that displays the number of virtual medals stored and stored, and the remaining number of acquired medals that displays the number of remaining medals that can be acquired before the BB game is over. A display unit 36 and an acquired number display unit 37 for displaying the number of medals acquired at the time of winning are provided. Although these display parts 35-37 are comprised by the 7 segment display, it is naturally possible to substitute by a liquid crystal display etc. FIG.

  Here, a procedure for betting medals will be described. If a medal is inserted from the medal slot 75 at the start of the game, a bet is placed.

  That is, when the first medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 75, the first effective line display section 32 is turned on, and the corresponding middle line becomes the effective line, and the second medal is the medal insertion slot. When the number 75 is inserted, the second effective line display section 33 is turned on, and a total of three combination lines including an upper line and a lower line corresponding to the second effective line display section 33 become effective lines, respectively, and the third medal is a medal. When it is inserted into the insertion port 75, the third effective line display unit 34 is further turned on, and a total of five combination lines including a pair of diagonal lines corresponding thereto become effective lines.

  When four or more medals are inserted into the medal slot 75, the surplus medals exceeding three are stored inside the slot machine if the number of virtual medals stored and stored at that time is less than 50. At the same time, the number of virtual medals on the credit display unit 35 is added and displayed. On the other hand, when the number of virtual medals is 50 or reaches 50, the selector 84 switches from the storage passage 81 to the discharge passage 82, and the surplus medals are returned from the medal discharge port 17 to the medal tray 18. Is done.

  Further, when the stored number is displayed on the credit display unit 35, a virtual medal is inserted even when any of the first to third credit insertion switches 77 to 79 is pressed, and a bet is made. .

  When the third credit insertion switch 79 is pressed, the numerical value displayed on the credit display unit 35 is decremented by one as a virtual medal is inserted, and the first effective line display unit 32 is turned on. The middle line becomes the active line. When the second credit insertion switch 78 is pressed, two numerical values displayed on the credit display unit 35 as two virtual medals are inserted are subtracted, and the first valid line display unit 32 and the second The effective line display unit 33 is turned on, and a total of three combination lines become effective lines. When the first credit insertion switch 77 is pressed, three numerical values displayed on the credit display unit 35 are subtracted as three virtual medals are inserted, and all the effective line display units 32 to 34 are displayed. Lights up and a total of five combination lines become effective lines.

  In addition, when the virtual medal to be inserted when any of the first to third credit insertion switches 77 to 79 is pressed is not stored, for example, when the display of the credit display unit 35 is 2, the first credit For example, when the insertion switch 77 is pressed, all the numerical values in the credit display unit 35 are subtracted to 0, and a bet is placed for the virtual medal that can be inserted.

  On the upper part of the front door 12, there are an upper lamp 13 that lights up or flashes as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right sounds that make various sound effects as the game progresses and inform the player of the game state Speaker 14 and an auxiliary display unit 15 for giving various information to the player. In the present embodiment, the auxiliary display unit 15 is configured by a liquid crystal display for the purpose of diversifying display contents and increasing the display effect. However, other displays such as a dot matrix display may be used. Good. The auxiliary display unit 15 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses, and it can be considered that the game by the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is caused by the main display unit. This is called the auxiliary display unit 15. A display control device 111 for driving the upper lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the auxiliary display unit 15 is provided on the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 15. The positions and numbers of the upper lamp 13 and the speakers 14 are not limited to those described above.

  A lower plate 16 on which a model name, a character related to a game, and the like are displayed is mounted above the medal tray 18. In addition, an ashtray 19 that can be reversed to the lower side on the front side is provided on the left side of the medal tray 18.

  A power supply box 121 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 91 inside the housing 11. The power supply box 121 includes a power switch 122, a reset switch 123, a setting key insertion hole 124, and the like. The power switch 122 is a start switch for supplying power to each unit including the main controller 131. The reset switch 123 is a switch for resetting an error state of the slot machine 10. Further, the setting key insertion hole 124 is used by a hole manager or the like to adjust the medal appearance. That is, the hall manager or the like can set the winning probability of the slot machine 10 by inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 124 and turning it ON. The reset switch 123 is operated not only to reset the error state but also to change the winning probability of the slot machine 10.

  A main controller 131 is attached to the back plate 11 c of the housing 11 above the reel unit 41. The main control device 131 includes a CPU that controls the main control, a ROM that stores a game program, a RAM that temporarily stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port that communicates with various devices, time counting and synchronization. A main board including a clock circuit and the like used in the case of planning is provided, and the main board is accommodated in a board box as an encapsulating means made of a transparent resin material or the like. The board box includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base and a box cover that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other so as not to be opened by a sealing unit as a sealing means, whereby the substrate box is sealed. In addition, it is good also as a structure which connects a box base and a box cover so that opening is impossible using a key member.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control device 131 is equipped with a microcomputer centering on a CPU 151 as arithmetic processing means. In addition to the power supply device 161 provided in the power supply box 121, the CPU 151 is connected to a clock circuit 154 that outputs a rectangular wave having a predetermined frequency, an input / output port 155, and the like via an internal bus. The main control device 131 functions as a main base incorporated in the slot machine 10.

  On the input side of the main controller 131, there are a start detection sensor 71a for detecting the operation of the start lever 71, stop detection sensors 72a, 73a, 74a for individually detecting the operations of the stop switches 72, 73, 74, and a medal slot. An inserted medal detection sensor 75a for detecting medals inserted from 75, credit insertion detection sensors 77a, 78a, 79a for individually detecting operations of the respective credit insertion switches 77, 78, 79, and an adjustment for detecting an operation of the adjustment switch 80. Detection sensor 80 a, reel index sensor 55 that individually detects the rotational position (origin position) of each reel 42, payout detection sensor 91 a that detects medals paid out from the hopper device 91, and reset detection sensor that detects the operation of the reset switch 123 123a, set to setting key insertion hole 124 Various sensors such as a setting key detection sensor 124a for detecting that a key is inserted and turned on are connected, and signals from these various sensors are output to the CPU 151 via the input / output port 155. ing.

  The inserted medal detection sensor 75a is actually composed of a plurality of sensors. That is, the storage passage 81 extending from the medal insertion slot 75 to the hopper device 91 is configured such that medals can pass in one row. The storage passage 81 is provided with a first sensor, and the second sensor and the third sensor are close to each other on the downstream side more than the width of the medal. The inserted medal detection sensor 75a is constituted by each of the first to third sensors. The main control device 131 monitors the time from the first sensor to the second sensor, and if the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined time, the main control device 131 considers that there has been a medal clogging or fraud and makes an error. If an error occurs, an error notification is performed and an operation by the player until the error is canceled is invalidated. The main controller 131 also monitors the order in which the second sensor and the third sensor are turned on and off, both the second and third sensors are off, only the second sensor is on, and both the second and third sensors are on. Only when the third sensor is turned on, both the second and third sensors are turned off, and when the time for switching to each on / off switching is within a predetermined time, it is determined that the medal has been normally taken in. Otherwise, an error is assumed. The reason for this is to prevent injustice that the medal is reciprocated in the vicinity of the inserted medal detection sensor 75a and misidentified as the medal inserted in addition to the clogging of the medal in the storage passage 81.

  Further, a power failure monitoring circuit 161 b provided in the power supply device 161 is connected to the input side of the main control device 131 via the input / output port 155. The power supply device 161 includes a power supply unit 161 a that supplies driving power to the electronic devices of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 131, the power failure monitoring circuit 161 b described above, and the like.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 161b is for monitoring the power-off state and generating a power failure signal not only at the time of power failure but also at the time of power-off by the power switch 122. For this reason, the power failure monitoring circuit 161b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of 12 VDC in this example output from the power supply unit 161a, and determines that the power supply is shut off when the drive voltage drops below, for example, 10 volts. Power outage signal is output. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the CPU 151 and the input / output port 155, and the CPU 151 recognizes this power failure signal and executes a power failure process described later.

  The power supply unit 161a is configured to output a stabilized voltage of 5 volts used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main control device 131 even when the output voltage is reduced to less than 10 volts. As a time for outputting the stabilization voltage, a time sufficient for executing the power failure process by the main controller 131 is secured.

  On the output side of the main controller 131, each of the effective line display units 32, 33, 34, the credit display unit 35, the remaining acquired number display unit 36, the acquired number display unit 37, and the reels 42L, 42M, 42R is rotated. Stepping motors 61 (61L, 61M, 61R), a medal path switching solenoid 83 provided in the selector 84, a hopper device 91, a display control device 111, an external concentration terminal plate 171 capable of transmitting information to a hall management device (not shown), etc. Are connected via the input / output port 155.

  The display control device 111 is a control device for driving the upper lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the auxiliary display unit 15, and includes a substrate in which a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like for driving these are integrated. Then, after receiving a signal from the main control device 131, the display control device 111 independently drives and controls the upper lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the auxiliary display unit 15. Therefore, the display control device 111 is a sub-base that executes auxiliary control in relation to the main control device 131 that is a main base that manages and manages games. In other words, the sub-base is provided for voice, lamp, and display related to indirect games, thereby reducing the burden on the main base. In addition, it is good also as a structure which the display control apparatus 111 controls the various display parts 32-37.

  The CPU 151 described above stores various control programs executed by the CPU 151 and a ROM 152 storing fixed value data, and temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 152 is executed. In addition to the RAM 153 for securing the area, although not shown, various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit, as well known, and a credit counter for counting the number of credits are known. Various counters such as are built-in. The ROM 152 and the RAM 153 constitute a main memory as storage means, and a program for executing various processes shown in the flowcharts of FIG. 10 and subsequent figures is stored in the ROM 152 described above as a part of the control program.

  The RAM 153 is configured to hold (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 161 provided in the power supply box 121 even after the power of the slot machine 10 is cut off. In the RAM 153, a memory for temporarily storing various data, a winning number storage area 153a, a slide table storage area 153b, and a change table used for performing processing for stopping the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are changed. In addition to the storage area such as the symbol storage area 153c, a backup area is provided.

  The backup area is an area for storing the value of the stack pointer when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like (including power shut down by operating the power switch 122; the same applies hereinafter). Yes, when the power failure is resolved (including power-on by operating the power switch 122; the same applies hereinafter), the state of the slot machine 10 can be restored to the state before power-off based on the backup area information. . Writing to the backup area is executed when the power is shut off by the power failure process (see FIG. 12), and the restoration of each value written in the backup area is executed in the main process (see FIG. 13) when the power is turned on. Note that a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 161b is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 151 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. NMI interrupt processing as flag generation processing is immediately executed.

  Subsequently, each control process executed by the CPU 151 in the main control device 131 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the CPU 151 is roughly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in a cycle of 1.49 msec in the present embodiment), and an NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). For convenience of explanation, the NMI interrupt process and the timer interrupt process will be described first, and then the main process will be described.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the NMI interrupt process. When the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure monitoring circuit 161b of the power supply device 161 generates a power failure signal and outputs it to the main controller 131. In the main controller 131 that has received the power failure signal via the NMI terminal, NMI interrupt processing is executed.

  In the NMI interrupt processing, first, in step S 101, the data of the used register provided in the CPU 151 is saved in the backup area provided in the RAM 153. Subsequently, in step S102, the power failure flag is set in a power failure flag storage area provided in the RAM 153. Thereafter, the data saved in the backup area of the RAM 153 in step S103 is restored to the use register of the CPU 151 again. With this return processing, the NMI interrupt processing ends. If the power failure flag can be set without destroying the data in the register used by the CPU 151, the saving and restoring processing to the backup area can be omitted.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing periodically executed by the main control device 131, and a timer interrupt is generated by the CPU 151 of the main control device 131 every 1.49 msec, for example.

  First, in the register saving process shown in step S201, the values of all the registers in the CPU 151 used in the normal process described later are saved in the backup area of the RAM 153. In step S202, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure flag is set. If the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S203, and a power failure process is executed.

  Here, the power failure process will be described with reference to FIG. Since the power failure process is performed immediately after the register saving process in the timer interrupt process, other interrupt processes can be executed without interruption. Therefore, for example, during the process of transmitting various commands, during the process of reading the switch state (on / off), the process at the time of power failure is not executed by interrupting each process. It is no longer necessary to create a power failure processing program that also takes into account This simplifies the processing program for power failure processing and reduces the program capacity. This also applies to a processing program for power recovery processing described later.

  In step S301, it is determined whether command transmission has been completed. If the transmission has not been completed, the process is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process to terminate the command transmission. In this way, it is determined whether or not the command transmission is completed at the initial stage of the power failure process, the transmission process is prioritized when the transmission is incomplete, and the power failure process is executed after the unit command transmission process is completed. By doing so, it is no longer necessary to construct a power failure processing program that takes into account that power failure processing is executed during command transmission. As a result, the power failure processing program can be simplified and the ROM 152 can be reduced in capacity.

  If step S301 is YES, that is, if the command transmission is completed, the process proceeds to step S302, and the value of the stack pointer of the CPU 151 is stored in the backup area in the RAM 153. Thereafter, in step S303, a RAM determination value, which will be described later, is cleared as a stop process and the output state of the output port in the input / output port 155 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. In step S304, a RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the backup area. The RAM determination value is specifically a 2's complement of the checksum at the work area address of the RAM 153. By storing the RAM determination value in the backup area, the checksum of the RAM 153 becomes zero. By setting the checksum of the RAM 153 to 0, subsequent RAM access is prohibited in step S305. After that, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed. In consideration of, for example, the case where the power failure flag is set erroneously due to noise or the like, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output until the infinite loop is entered. If the power failure signal is not output, the power failure state is restored, so that writing to the RAM 153 is permitted, the power failure flag is reset, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process. If the power outage signal is continuously output, the infinite loop is entered. Incidentally, although detailed description is omitted, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output even under an infinite loop, and when the power failure signal is not output, the processing shifts to a main process described later.

  The power supply unit 161a of the power supply device 161 holds the output of the stabilization voltage (5 volts) used as the drive voltage for the control system for a time sufficient to execute the above-described NMI interrupt processing and power failure processing. It is comprised so that. In the present embodiment, the drive voltage is continuously output for 30 msec.

  Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process, if the power failure flag is not set in step S202, various processes after step S204 are performed.

  That is, in step S204, a watchdog timer clearing process for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is performed. In step S205, an interrupt end declaration process is performed to enable the next timer interrupt to be set for the CPU 151 itself. In step S206, in order to rotate the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, a stepping motor control process for driving the stepping motors 61L to 61R, which are the respective rotary drive motors, is performed. In step S207, the state of various sensors (see FIG. 9) connected to the input / output port 155 is read, and sensor monitoring processing for monitoring whether the read result is normal is performed. In step S208, timer calculation processing for subtracting the value of each counter or timer is performed. In step S209, a counter process for outputting the bet number of medals and the result of counting the number of payouts to the external concentration terminal board 171 is performed.

  In step S210, a command output process for transmitting various commands such as an effect command to be described later to the display control device 111 is performed. In step S211, segment data setting processing for setting segment data to be displayed on the credit display unit 35, the remaining acquired number display unit 36, and the acquired number display unit 37 is performed. In step S212, segment data set processing in the segment data setting processing is supplied to the display units 35 to 37, and segment data display processing for displaying corresponding numbers, symbols, and the like is performed. In step S213, port output processing for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port 155 is performed. In step S214, the value of each register saved in the backup area in the previous step S201 is restored to the corresponding register in the CPU 151. Thereafter, in step S215, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a main process in the main controller 131 that is executed after the power is turned on. The main processing is executed when power is turned on by recovery from a power failure or by turning on the power switch 122.

  First, in step S401, as initialization processing, the value of the stack pointer is set in the CPU 151, and an interrupt mode that permits interrupt processing is set. Thereafter, various settings for the register group in the CPU 151, the I / O device, and the like are set. And so on.

  When these initialization processes are completed, in step S402, whether or not the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 124 and is turned ON, more specifically, whether or not the ON signal is received from the setting key detection sensor 124a. Determine. If the setting key has been turned ON, the process proceeds to step S403, and all data stored in the RAM 153 is cleared as a forced RAM clear process. In subsequent step S404, a winning probability setting process is performed.

  Here, the winning probability setting process will be described with reference to FIG. The slot machine 10 is prepared in advance with six stages of winning probabilities from “Setting 1” to “Setting 6”, and the winning probability setting process sets which winning probability is used to execute the internal processing. It is a process to do.

  In step S501, it is determined whether or not the setting key is inserted and the ON operation is performed. If it is ON, the next timer interrupt is permitted in step S502. Thereafter, the current set value is read in step S503, and the current set value is displayed on the credit display unit 35 in step S504. However, in the process immediately after the setting key is inserted and turned ON, the data in the RAM 153 is cleared by the previous forced RAM clear process, so the set value displayed on the credit display unit 35 is “1”. is there.

  In step S505, it is determined whether or not the start lever 71 has been operated. If the start lever 71 has not been operated, setting update processing shown in steps S506 to S507 is performed. In step S506, it is determined whether or not the reset switch 123 has been operated. If the reset switch 123 is not operated, the process directly returns to step S504. If the reset switch 123 is operated, the set value is updated by 1 in step S507, and then the process returns to step S504. That is, in the setting update process, every time the reset switch 123 is operated, the setting value is updated by 1, and the updated setting value is displayed on the credit display unit 35. When the reset switch 123 is operated when the set value is “6”, the set value is updated to “1”.

  If the start lever 71 is operated in step S505, it is determined in step S508 whether the setting key is continuously turned on. If the ON operation of the setting key is continued, the process waits as it is. If the ON operation is ended, the next timer interruption is prohibited in step S509. Thereafter, the set value is stored in step S510, data other than the set value stored in the RAM 153 is cleared in step S511, and this process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of the main process, after performing the winning probability setting process in step S404, a normal process for performing main control relating to the game is executed in step S405.

  On the other hand, when the setting key is not inserted in step S402, power recovery processing shown in step S406 and subsequent steps is performed. The power recovery process is a process for returning the state of the slot machine 10 to the state before the power is shut off. Therefore, in the power recovery process, it is necessary to first check whether the data in the RAM 153 is normal.

  Therefore, in step S406, it is determined whether or not the set value is normal. Specifically, when the set value is any one of 1 to 6, it is determined to be normal, and when it is 0 or 7 or more, it is determined to be abnormal. If the set value is normal, it is confirmed in step S407 whether or not a power failure flag is set. If the power failure flag is set, it is further confirmed in step S408 whether or not the RAM determination value is normal. Specifically, the value of the checksum in the RAM 153 is checked to check whether the value is normal, that is, whether the value of the checksum including the RAM determination value is 0. If the checksum value including the RAM determination value is 0, it is determined that the data in the RAM 153 is normal.

  If it is determined in step S408 that the RAM determination value is normal, the process proceeds to step S409, where the stack pointer value stored in the backup area is written to the stack pointer of the CPU 151, and the stack state before the power is shut off is written. Return to the state. Next, in step S <b> 410, a power recovery command that tells execution of power recovery processing is transmitted to the display control device 111. After that, in step S411, the game state is stopped and automatic settlement setting storage processing is performed, and in step S412, various sensors such as the start detection sensor 71a are initialized. After the above processing is completed, the power failure flag is reset in step S413, and the processing returns to the address before the power is shut off. Specifically, the process returns to the timer interrupt process described above, and the watchdog timer clear process (step S204) is executed.

  On the other hand, if any of step S406 to step S408 is NO, that is, the set value is abnormal, the power failure flag that is set when the power is shut off is not set, or the RAM determination value is abnormal, There is a high possibility that the data in the RAM 153 has been destroyed. In such a case, the operation prohibiting process shown in steps S414 to S416 is performed. As the operation prohibition process, first, the next timer interrupt process is prohibited in step S414, and in step S415, all output ports in the input / output port 155 are cleared, so that all actuators connected to the input / output port 155 are removed. Control to off state. Thereafter, in step S416, an error notification process for notifying the hole manager or the like of the occurrence of an error is performed. This operation prohibition state is maintained until the above-described winning probability setting process is performed.

  Next, normal processing for performing main control related to the game will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. Hereinafter, a case where a game is played with three medals bet will be described.

  First, in step S601, it is determined whether or not a medal is bet. If a medal is bet, it is determined in step S602 whether the start lever 71 has been operated. If both step S601 and step S602 are YES, the lottery process in step S603, the reel control process in step S604, the medal payout process in step S605, and the bonus game process in step S606 are executed in order, and the process returns to step S601. On the other hand, if no medal is bet in step S601 or the start lever 71 is not operated in step S602, the process returns to step S601.

  Next, the lottery process of step S603 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S701, a lottery table for determining success / failure is selected based on the current setting state of the slot machine 10, the number of bets placed, and the like. Here, the setting state of the slot machine 10 is any one of “setting 1” to “setting 6”. When “setting 1”, the lottery table having the lowest BB winning probability is selected, and when “setting 6” is set. The lottery table having the highest BB winning probability is selected. The number of medals to bet is any one of 1 to 3, and a lottery table is selected such that the winning probability of winning combination increases as the number of bets increases. For example, the winning probability of a winning combination when three bets are higher than the winning probability of winning when a single bet is three times. Here, the lottery table will be briefly described. FIG. 17 is a lottery table selected when three bets are placed under the normal state of “Setting 1”. In the lottery table, the same number of index values IV as the number of combinations to be determined are set. Each index value IV is uniquely associated with each winning combination, and a point value PV is set. ing. That is, in the normal state in the present embodiment, the determination is made for the six types of re-game, cherry, bell, watermelon, BB + cherry, and BB. Here, the five types of re-game, cherry, bell, watermelon, and BB are single winning combinations that are won by one determination. In addition to this, in this slot machine 10, BB + cherry is set as a multiple winning combination that is won for a plurality of winning combinations in one determination. This is a contrivance for preventing the chance effect that suggests the presence or absence of the BB winning from being wasted. In each lottery table in the slot machine 10, the point value PV corresponding to BB is set larger as the lottery table has a higher set value, and the point value PV is set larger as the bet number increases.

  In step S702, the index value IV is set to 1, and in the subsequent step S703, a determination value DV used for determining whether or not the winning combination is determined is set. In the determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV to the current determination value DV. In the first determination value setting process, the random value latched by the random number counter when the start lever 71 is operated is set as the current determination value DV, and this random value is a point corresponding to 1 which is the current index value IV. The value PV is added to obtain a new determination value DV. Here, the random number counter will be briefly described. In the slot machine 10, random numbers from 0 to 65535 are generated using two 8-bit shift registers. Each shift register is updated one by one periodically (for example, every 100 ns), a value obtained by switching the upper bit and the lower bit of each shift register is input to the CPU 151, and the start lever 71 is operated (that is, the start detection sensor 71a). (When the ON signal is received) is latched as a random value. This is a device for making the random value used in the initial determination value setting process irregular. For example, a value obtained by randomly replacing the bits of each shift register is latched as a random value. Also good.

  Thereafter, in step S704, it is determined whether or not the combination corresponding to the index value IV is correct. In the winning / no-going determination of the combination, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds 65535. If the determination value DV exceeds 65535, the winning flag of the combination corresponding to the index value IV at that time is set in step S705. At this time, when BB + cherry is won, a BB winning flag and a cherry winning flag are set. Incidentally, when the winning flag is a winning flag different from the BB winning flag such as the small role winning flag, these winning flags are reset at the end of the game in which the corresponding winning flag is set. On the other hand, when the winning flag is the BB winning flag, the BB winning flag is reset as one of the conditions that the combination of the BB symbols is established on the active line. That is, the BB winning flag may be valid over a plurality of games. In addition, in the determination of whether or not a winning combination after the next game has carried over the BB winning flag, whether or not a small combination or replay is determined is determined, but whether or not the winning combination is related to BB + cherry or BB is not performed.

  If the determination value DV does not exceed 65535 in step S704, it means that the combination corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, 1 is added to the index value IV in step S706, and in the subsequent step S707, it is determined whether or not there is a role corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a role to be determined. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the index value IV added by 1 exceeds the maximum value of the index values IV set in the lottery table. If there is a winning combination to be judged, the process returns to step S703 and the winning judgment is continued. At this time, in step S703, a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the determination value DV (that is, the current determination value DV) used to determine whether or not the previous winning combination is a new determination value DV. In step S704, the winning combination determination is performed based on the determination value DV. Incidentally, when the lottery table shown in FIG. 17 is selected, the winning probability of BB + Cherry is about 1/512, and the winning probability of BB is about 1/730. In other words, BB is won with a probability of about 1/300, and about 60% of the winners are BB winners as well as BB winners. In addition, the winning probability of the other winning winning combinations is about 1 / 7.3 of the replay winning probability, 1 / 7.0 of the bell winning probability, 1/128 of the cherry and watermelon winning probability. It is. Furthermore, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1 / 1.4.

  After setting the winning flag in step S705 or if it is determined in step S707 that there is no winning combination, a slip table for setting a reel stop control (stop table) is set in step S708. Perform table setting processing. That is, if the winning flag is set in step S705, that is, if it is determined in step S704 that any winning combination has been won, the winning / non-winning determination of the winning combination is terminated regardless of the presence / absence of the winning combination. Here, the slip table is a table in which it is determined how much the reel is slid (rotated) and stopped after the stop switches 72 to 74 are pressed. In other words, the slip table is a symbol that reaches the base point position (on the lower line in this embodiment) when the stop switches 72 to 74 are pressed, and a stop symbol that actually stops at the base point position. This is a stop data group with a defined relationship.

  Since this embodiment has a feature in the data structure related to the sliding table, this point will be described.

  In the slot machine 10, when the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated, when the reaching symbol is stopped as it is, when the corresponding reel is stopped after sliding for one symbol, it is stopped after sliding for two symbols. In this case, five patterns are prepared as a reel stop mode, in the case of stopping after sliding for three symbols, and for stopping after sliding for four symbols. This closely matches the timing at which the player operates the stop switches 72 to 74 and the symbol arrangement (hereinafter referred to as “stop appearance”) that stops in a visible range from each display window 32L, 32M, 32R. It is a device for associating. That is, by stopping the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R until the specified time (190 msec) has elapsed from the timing at which the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated, it is as if the stop outcome has been determined by the player's operation. It is possible to make a player have a good impression. In addition, by making it possible to slide up to four symbols, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination and the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on the active line as much as possible within the specified time. It becomes possible not to stop the combination of the symbol corresponding to the winning combination to the active line.

  There are five types of stop data relating to such a stop mode (no slip, one frame slip, two frames slip, three frames slip, four frames slip), five types for the middle reel 42M, and five types for the right reel 42R. is necessary. In this case, if the stop data related to each reel 42L, 42M, 42R is allocated in units of bits, 3 bits of stop data are required for each reel 42L, 42M, 42R, and cannot be stored in one byte.

  In this regard, in the present embodiment, since five types of stop data are required, the compressed data is created assuming that the stop data is collectively a hexadecimal number. That is, the stop data is configured as “(data of the left reel 42L) × 36 + (data of the middle reel 42M) × 6 + (data of the right reel 42R)”. In this case, the maximum number of stop data that can be prepared for each reel 42L, 42M, and 42R is six, and there are 6 × 6 × 6 = 216 combination patterns for the stop data as a whole. The maximum value that can be expressed is 256 or less. As a result, the stop data for all the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R can be stored in one byte even though there are five types of stop data for each reel 42L, 42M, and 42R. Further, since 21 symbols are attached to each reel 42L, 42M, 42R, one slide table can be composed of 21 bytes, and the amount of data required for one slide table can be reduced. Is possible. As a result, it becomes possible to store various slide tables in a slot machine with a limited storage capacity, and diversify the stopping outcomes. Incidentally, in this embodiment, approximately 60 types of 21-byte sliding tables are stored in the ROM 152 in advance.

  Further, in the slot machine 10 that stores each piece of stop data as compressed data, a predetermined decompression process is performed when each piece of stop data is used. Specifically, the compressed data corresponding to the symbol number of the reaching symbol is divided by “36” (= 6 × 6), and the obtained quotient is grasped as stop data of the left reel 42L. Further, the remainder obtained by the division is divided by “6”, and the obtained quotient is grasped as stop data for the middle reel 42M, and the remainder is grasped as stop data for the right reel 42R.

  Through the processing described above, the CPU 151 can grasp the stop data of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R as decompressed data. The stop data for all the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R may be configured so as to be accommodated in one byte. For example, the stop data may be combined into a quintic number to create compressed data. . As a condition for stopping data to fall within 1 byte, a value obtained by multiplying the maximum number that can be prepared as stop data for each reel 42L, 42M, 42R may be 256 or less. Therefore, the maximum number of stop data that can be prepared for each reel 42L, 42M, 42R is not necessarily the same. For example, even when 6 types of stop data can be prepared for the left reel 42L, 8 types for the middle reel 42M, and 4 types of stop data for the right reel 42R, the combination pattern of the entire stop data is 6 × 8 × 4 = 192. Since the maximum value is 256 or less that can be expressed in 1 byte, stop data for all reels 42L, 42M, and 42R can be stored in 1 byte. Incidentally, in such a case, the compressed data is “(data of the right reel 42R) × 48 + (data of the middle reel 42M) × 6 + (data of the left reel 42L)”, and the decompression process corresponds to the symbol number of the reaching symbol. The quotient obtained by dividing the compressed data to be divided by “48” is used as stop data for the right reel 42R, and the quotient obtained by dividing the remainder obtained by dividing by “6” is the stop for the middle reel 42M. The remaining data is grasped as stop data of the left reel 42L.

  FIG. 18 is an example of a sliding table that is set when the watermelon symbol is stopped on the active line. The symbol having the number of slips of 0 is a symbol that actually stops on the lower line. For example, if the left stop switch 72 is pressed while the “bell” symbol which is the seventh symbol of the left reel 42L has reached the lower line, the left reel 42L stops without slipping and becomes the ninth symbol. The “watermelon” symbol stops on the upper line. In addition, a symbol whose number is not zero means that the reel slides by the number of symbols described. For example, when the left stop switch 72 is pressed while the “replay” symbol which is the eighth symbol of the left reel 42L has reached the lower line, the left reel 42L slides by one symbol and becomes the ninth symbol. The “watermelon” symbol stops on the lower line. That is, if a stop switch is pressed when a symbol with a number of non-slip numbers reaches the lower line, the corresponding reel slides until a symbol with a zero slip number reaches the lower line. Stop. Thus, in the sliding table, the number of slips when the stop switches 72 to 74 are pressed at the timing when the symbols attached to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R reach the lower line is set for each symbol number. Yes. For example, stop data with a left slip number of 2, a middle slip number of 0, and a right slip number of 3 for symbol number 0 is defined as 1-byte compressed data. The table is configured.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the slip table setting process, first, in step S801, it is determined whether or not the BB winning flag is set. If the BB winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S802, and the first winning number uniquely corresponding to the winning flag and the current gaming state (that is, whether or not the BB game is in progress) is stored in the winning number storage area 153a of the RAM 153. Set to. The winning number is a number used to set the slip table. When the first winning number is set, the winning flag is not set or only one winning flag is set. Means. In the subsequent step S803, a sliding table uniquely determined from the value of the first winning number is set in the sliding table storage area 153b of the RAM 153, and this process is terminated. At this time, in the slot machine 10, the symbol corresponding to the winning flag of the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R is medium so that the symbol corresponding to the winning flag of the left reel 42L stops at either the upper line or the lower line. Set the slide table set to stop on the line. In other words, when the first winning number is set, the sliding table is set so that the symbols corresponding to the winning flags of the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M stop on the right lowering line or the right uppering line. Set. If the winning flag is not set, a slip table in which no winning mode is established is set.

  The sliding table shown in FIG. 18 is a sliding table that is set based on the first winning number when the watermelon winning flag is set. In other words, it can be said that this is the sliding table that is set first when the watermelon winning flag is set. In such a sliding table, for example, when the middle stop switch 73 is pressed while the “cherry” symbol, which is the fourth symbol of the middle reel 42M, has reached the lower line, the middle reel 42M stops without slipping, The “Watermelon” symbol, which is the fifth symbol, stops on the middle line. Also, when the middle stop switch 73 is pressed while the “watermelon” symbol, which is the fifth symbol of the middle reel 42M, has reached the lower line, the middle reel 42M slides by three symbols and becomes the eighth symbol. The “reach” symbol stops on the lower line, and the “watermelon” symbol, the ninth symbol, stops on the middle line. The same applies to the right reel 42R. For example, when the right stop switch 74 is pressed while the “watermelon” symbol, which is the fourth symbol of the right reel 42R, has reached the lower line, the right reel 42R has three symbols. The “reach” symbol as the 7th symbol stops on the lower line, and the “watermelon” symbol as the 8th symbol stops on the middle line. As described above, the “watermelon” symbol is set to stop on the middle line for the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R.

  However, the left reel 42L is set so that the “watermelon” symbol stops on either the upper line or the lower line. That is, if the left stop switch 72 is pressed while the “Bell” symbol which is the seventh symbol reaches the lower line, the “Watermelon” symbol which is the ninth symbol stops on the upper line and the eighth symbol If the left stop switch 72 is pressed while the “Replay” symbol or the “Watermelon” symbol as the No. 9 symbol reaches the lower line, the “Watermelon” symbol as the No. 9 symbol stops on the lower line. . This is a device for diversifying the stop output in consideration of the fact that the stop switches 72 to 74 are generally operated to stop the rotation in the order of the left reel 42L → the middle reel 42M → the right reel 42R. .

  Even when the sliding table is set for the first time, depending on the timing when the stop switch is pressed, the “watermelon” symbol may not stop on the effective line, and so-called missing may occur. This is because the range that can be slid is pre-determined within 190 msec (maximum of 4 symbols) from the timing of pressing the stop switch, and then reaches the lower line from the “watermelon” symbol that has reached the lower line. This is because a section is set in which the interval to the “watermelon” symbol is 5 symbols or more. For example, in the middle reel 42M, from the “watermelon” symbol which is the fifth symbol to the “watermelon” symbol which is the ninth symbol, only three symbols are separated, whereas the “watermelon” symbol which is the ninth symbol is the fifth symbol. Up to 16 “watermelon” symbols are separated. For this reason, for example, if the middle stop switch 73 is pressed at the timing when the “replay” symbol, which is the eleventh symbol of the middle reel 42M, has reached the lower line, even if the middle reel 42M is slid by four symbols, “ The “watermelon” symbol cannot be stopped on the active line. In the slot machine 10, in addition to the “watermelon” symbol, the “7” symbol and the “cherry” symbol are set at intervals of five symbols or more. That is, regarding the watermelon winning, the BB winning, and the cherry winning, even if the winning combination corresponding to each winning is won, a failure may occur depending on the timing when the stop switch is pressed.

  The sliding table shown in FIG. 20 is a sliding table that is set based on the first winning number when the cherry winning flag is set. In other words, it can be said that the slip table is set first when the cherry winning flag is set. In such a sliding table, the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 42L is set to stop at either the upper line or the lower line. That is, when the left stop switch 72 is pressed while the “replay” symbol as the third symbol reaches the lower line, the left reel 42L stops without slipping, and the “cherry” symbol as the fifth symbol Stops on the top line. Also, if the left stop switch 72 is pressed while the “watermelon” symbol as the 9th symbol reaches the lower line, the left reel 42L slides by 4 symbols, and the “cherry” symbol as the 13th symbol is displayed. Stop on the lower line.

  On the other hand, in the slip table, unlike the slip table set based on other winning flags such as watermelon, the “cherry” symbols of the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R are set to stop on the middle line. Absent. For example, when the “cherry” symbol which is the fourth symbol of the middle reel 42M has reached the middle line (that is, the “replay” symbol which is the third symbol has reached the lower line), the middle stop switch 73 is pressed. In this case, the middle reel 42M slides by one symbol, and the “cherry” symbol as the fourth symbol stops on the lower line. Further, when the “cherry” symbol as the eleventh symbol of the right reel 42R has reached the middle line (that is, the “bell” symbol as the tenth symbol has reached the lower line), the right stop switch 74 is When pressed, the right reel 42R slides by 4 symbols, and the “bell” symbol as the 15th symbol stops on the middle line. That is, the “cherry” symbol on the right reel 42R does not stop on the active line. This is because in the case of a cherry winning, any symbol that stops on the active line of the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R may be any symbol.

  Further, in the sliding table, in addition to the above-described configuration, the “7” symbol of the right reel 42R stops on the upper line so that the “7” symbol of the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M stops on the lower line. It is set to be. For example, if the left stop switch 72 is pressed while the “cherry” symbol, which is the 13th symbol of the left reel 42L, reaches the lower line, the left reel 42L stops without slipping and becomes the 13th symbol. The “Cherry” symbol stops on the lower line. On the other hand, if the left stop switch 72 is pressed when the “Youth” symbol, which is the 14th symbol, has reached the lower line, that is, if the left stop switch 72 is pressed at the timing of missing the cherry prize, The reel 42L slides by 3 symbols, and the “7” symbol, which is the 17th symbol, stops on the lower line. This is a device for increasing the expectation for the BB winning when the cherry winning is missed.

  In addition, there is a possibility that the symbol of the position where the number of slips is described may stop on the lower line, but when the stop switch is pressed when the symbol reaches the lower line It is a symbol that does not stop on the lower line. For example, in the “bell” symbol which is the tenth symbol of the left reel 42L, two types of slips “3” and “0” are described. If the left stop switch 72 is pressed while the “Bell” symbol, the 10th symbol, has reached the lower line, the left reel 42L slides by 3 symbols, and the “Cherry” symbol, the 13th symbol, is the lower line. The “Bell” symbol which is number 10 symbol does not stop on the lower line. On the other hand, if the left stop switch 72 is pressed while the “reach” symbol as the sixth symbol reaches the lower line, the left reel 42L slides by four symbols and the “bell” symbol as the tenth symbol is displayed. Stop on the lower line.

  If it is determined in step S801 that the BB winning flag is set, it is further determined in step S804 whether another winning flag is set. If no other winning flag is set, it means that only the BB winning flag is set. Therefore, the processing in steps S802 to S803 described above is performed, and this processing is terminated. On the other hand, if another winning flag is set, it means that the player has won the BB + cherry or has won the small role or replay with the BB winning flag carried over. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S805, and the second winning number uniquely corresponding to the set winning flag and the current gaming state (that is, whether or not the BB game is being played) is set in the winning number storage area 153a of the RAM 153. . When the second winning number is set, it means that the BB winning flag and the small role winning flag or the replay winning flag are set. In the subsequent step S806, a sliding table uniquely determined from the value of the second winning number is set in the sliding table storage area 153b of the RAM 153, and this process is terminated. At this time, the slot machine 10 sets a sliding table set so that a symbol corresponding to at least one of the BB winning flag and the other winning flag stops on any one of the active lines. More specifically, when the other winning flag is a re-game winning flag, a sliding table is set so that the “replay” symbol has priority over the “7” symbol and stops on the active line. On the other hand, when the other winning flag is the small role winning flag, the “7” symbol is preferentially stopped on the active line, and the “7” symbol is not stopped on the active line, A sliding table is set in which the symbol corresponding to the winning flag is set to stop on the active line. Further, when the other winning flag is a bell winning flag which is a small role winning flag, in addition to the above-described setting, both the “7” symbol and the “bell” symbol can be stopped on the active line. In this case, a sliding table set so that both the “7” symbol and the “bell” symbol stop on the active line is set.

  The slip table shown in FIG. 21 is a slip table that is set based on the second winning number when the BB winning flag and the cherry winning flag are set. In other words, it can be said that the slip table is set first when the BB winning flag and the cherry winning flag are set.

  In such a sliding table, the “7” symbol of the left reel 42L is set to stop at either the upper line or the lower line. For example, when the left stop switch 72 is pressed while the “replay” symbol as the 16th symbol reaches the lower line, the left reel 42L slides by one symbol and the “7” symbol as the 17th symbol is displayed. Stop on the lower line. In addition, when the left stop switch 72 is pressed while the “cherry” symbol as the 13th symbol reaches the lower line, the left reel 42L slides by 2 symbols, and the “7” symbol as the 17th symbol is displayed. Stop on the upper line. In other words, even if the left stop switch 72 is pressed at a timing at which the “cherry” symbol can be stopped on the active line, the “7” symbol can be stopped on the active line. The “7” symbol is set to have priority over the “cherry” symbol and stop on the active line.

  When the “7” symbol of the left reel 42L cannot be stopped on the effective line, the “cherry” symbol is set to stop at either the upper line or the lower line. That is, if the left stop switch 72 is pressed while the “cherry” symbol as the fifth symbol has reached the lower line, the left reel 42L stops without slipping, and the “cherry” symbol as the fifth symbol. Stops on the lower line. If the left stop switch 72 is pressed while the “watermelon” symbol as the 9th symbol reaches the lower line, the left reel 42L slides by 2 symbols, and the “cherry” symbol as the 13th symbol is displayed. Stop on the upper line.

  For the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R, in the case of a cherry winning, any symbol that stops on the active line may be any symbol. Therefore, in the sliding table set based on the second winning number when the BB winning flag and the cherry winning flag are set, the “7” symbol of the middle reel 42M stops at either the upper line or the lower line. Thus, the “7” symbol of the right reel 42R is set to stop on the upper line.

  Returning to the description of the lottery process, when the slip table setting process ends, it is determined in step S709 whether or not BB is won. If it is determined that BB is won, the process proceeds to step S710, the production command A is set, and the process is terminated. If it is determined that the BB is not won, it is determined whether or not the cherry is won in step S711. If it is determined that the cherry is not won, the watermelon is further won in step S712. It is determined whether or not. If it is determined that either the cherry or the watermelon is won, the process proceeds to step S713, the production command B is set, and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that neither the cherry nor the watermelon has been won, the present process is terminated without setting the production command.

  Here, the effect command is a command transmitted to the display control device 111, and the display control device 111 receives the command to thereby perform a chance effect corresponding to each effect command. Drive control of 15 etc. is started. That is, when the BB is won, when the cherry is won, and when the watermelon is won, a chance effect is performed on the auxiliary display unit 15. The transmission of the effect command to the display control device 111 is performed in the command output process S210 (see FIG. 11) during the timer interrupt process described above.

  Next, the reel control processing in step S604 will be described based on the flowchart in FIG. In order to facilitate understanding, the description will be made in accordance with the progress of the actual game and will be described with reference to the symbol arrangement of FIG. 7 as appropriate.

  In the reel control process, first, in step S901, a rotation start process for starting rotation of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is performed. In the rotation start process, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game, and after performing a wait process that waits until the time elapses. The rotation of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R is started. For this reason, even if the player bets a medal and operates the start lever 71, the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R may not immediately start rotating. In the subsequent step S902, it is determined whether or not any of the stop switches 72 to 74 has been operated to generate a reel stop command, and more specifically whether or not an ON signal has been received from the stop detection sensors 72a to 74a. If the stop command is not generated, the process waits until the stop command is generated. However, in this embodiment, the period from the start of rotation of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R to the constant speed rotation at a predetermined speed is set as an invalid period, and the stop switches 72˜ Even if 74 is operated, the ON signals from the stop detection sensors 72a to 74a are invalidated. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, a period from when each reel 42L, 42M, 42R starts to rotate until 0.5 seconds elapses is set as an invalid period.

  If any of the stop switches 72 to 74 is operated in step S902 to generate a stop command, the process proceeds to step S903, and whether or not the current stop command is the third stop command, that is, only one reel rotates. It is determined whether or not the stop switch has been operated during the operation. If any of the stop switches 72 to 74 is operated while all the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are rotating, it means that the current stop command is the first stop command. In such a case, a negative determination is made in step S903, and a first smooth table change process is performed in step S904. The first sliding table changing process is a changing process of the sliding table that is performed before the reels are stopped based on the generation of the stop command.

  In the first change process of the sliding table, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 23, whether or not BB and cherry are won in step S1001, specifically, a second winning number that means BB and cherry winning is set. It is determined whether or not it has been done. If BB and cherry are not won, it is determined in step S1002 whether or not the current stop command is the first stop command. Since the current stop command is the first stop command, the first stop change process shown in steps S1003 to S1010 is performed. In the first stop change process, it is confirmed which stop switch has been operated in step S1003, and in step S1004, it is determined whether the operated stop switch is the left stop switch 72 or not. If the left stop switch 72 has been operated, the present process is terminated without changing the sliding table. This is because the slip table is set on the assumption that the left stop switch 72 is operated first in the previous slip table setting process (see FIG. 19).

  On the other hand, when a stop switch other than the left stop switch 72 is operated, the stop switches are operated in an order different from the assumed order (that is, the order of the left stop switch 72 → the middle stop switch 73 → the right stop switch 74). Means. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1005, and the winning number set in the winning number storage area 153a of the RAM 153 is confirmed. In subsequent step S1006, it is ascertained whether or not only the cherry has been won from the confirmed winning number, and if only the cherry is won, this processing is terminated without changing the sliding table. If the cherry is not won, it is determined in step S1007 whether or not a re-game is won. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the confirmed winning number is a first winning number meaning a re-game winning or a second winning number meaning a re-game winning and a BB winning. If the game is won by re-game, the process proceeds to step S1008, and the slide table set in the slide table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is changed to a winning confirmation slide table for establishing a re-game win. finish. Here, the winning confirmation sliding table is a sliding table for avoiding a so-called miss-out where a winning corresponding to the set winning flag is not established.

  FIG. 24 is a winning confirmation sliding table set when the re-game is won. In such a slip table, the “replay” symbol of the left reel 42L stops on the upper line, the “replay” symbol of the middle reel 42M stops on the middle line, and the “replay” symbol of the right reel 42R on the lower line. It is set to stop. In other words, the winning confirmation sliding table at the time of re-game winning is set so that the re-game winning is established on the lower right line. This is a contrivance for establishing a replay prize while avoiding the occurrence of a combination of combinations. Since the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 42L is a symbol that can be awarded by the symbol alone, if the left stop switch 72 is not operated for the first time, a winning combination may be made according to a combination of symbols such as a replay prize. A combination of winning combinations can occur between what is established and the cherry winning that is achieved by the left reel 42L alone. Specifically, when the “replay” symbol of the left reel 42L is stopped on the lower line in a situation where the “replay” symbol of the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R is stopped on the lower line. Since the “cherry” symbol, which is the fifth symbol, stops on the upper line, a combination of a combination in which a re-game winning and a cherry winning are simultaneously formed occurs. However, since both the re-game and the cherry are not won in the previous lottery process, it is necessary to avoid a contradiction in which a combination of combinations occurs. Therefore, when a stop switch other than the left stop switch 72 is first operated, a replay game is performed while avoiding the combination of the winning combinations by setting a winning decision sliding table on the right-down line so that the replay winning is established. Winnings can be established.

  If it is determined in step S1007 that the replay has not been won, it is determined whether or not only the bell is won in step S1009. Specifically, the winning number confirmed in step S1005 means the first win. Check if it matches the number. If only the bell is won, the process proceeds to the above-described step S1008, and the slip table set in the slip table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is changed to a winning confirmation slip table for establishing a bell winning. The process ends. Although a detailed description is omitted, the winning confirmation sliding table at the time of winning the bell is set so that the bell winning is established on the middle line. This is a contrivance for establishing a bell prize while avoiding the occurrence of a combination of combinations. For example, when the “bell” symbol of the seventh reel of the left reel 42L is stopped on the upper line in a situation where the “bell” symbols of the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R are stopped on the upper line, the lower line Since the “cherry” symbol, which is the fifth symbol, is stopped above, a combination of a combination in which a bell winning and a cherry winning are simultaneously formed occurs. However, since both the bell and cherry are not won in the previous lottery process, it is necessary to avoid the contradiction in which the combination of combinations occurs. Therefore, when a stop switch other than the left stop switch 72 is operated for the first time, a bell winning combination is established while avoiding compounding of the combination by setting a winning decision sliding table on the middle line. It becomes possible to make it.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1009, that is, if a re-play such as BB and a role other than the bell are won, or if any of the roles is not won, the process proceeds to step S1010 and the slip table storage area of the RAM 153 The slip table set in 153b is changed to an irregular push slip table that uniquely corresponds to the winning number and the operated stop switch, and the process is terminated. In the slot machine 10, as with the slip table set in the slip table setting process, the slide table in which a plurality of positions where the symbol corresponding to the winning flag can be stopped is set for the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R, respectively. It is prepared. When a stop switch other than the left stop switch 72 is first operated, the stop switch operated from the slide table in which a plurality of positions where the symbol corresponding to the winning flag can be stopped is set on the left reel 42L. Change to a slide table that has been set multiple times for the corresponding reel. This is a contrivance for reducing the frequency of occurrence of missing items. The slip table shown in FIG. 18 will be described as an example. For example, when the middle stop switch 73 is operated at the timing when the “watermelon” symbol as the ninth symbol of the middle reel 42M reaches the lower line, The “Youth” symbol, the 12th symbol, stops on the lower line, and the “Watermelon” symbol does not stop on the active line. That is, when the middle reel 42M is stopped based on the sliding table shown in FIG. 18, the middle stop switch 73 is operated at a timing at which the “watermelon” symbol can be stopped on the effective line. You will miss the watermelon prize. Therefore, in order to suppress the occurrence of such a problem, when a stop switch other than the left stop switch 72 is operated for the first time, the irregular push sliding table is changed.

  If BB and cherry are won in step S1001, multiple winning first processing is performed in step S1011 and this processing is terminated. The multiple winning first process is a process of changing the sliding table so that either the cherry prize or the BB prize can be established. In order to facilitate understanding, a plurality of first winning processes will be described after explaining a series of processes in a situation where BB and cherry are not won.

  After the slip table first change process is completed, in step S905, the symbol number of the symbol that has reached the lower line at this timing is confirmed. In the subsequent step S906, the number of reels to be stopped at this time is calculated from the compressed data of the symbol number corresponding to the reaching symbol among the slip tables set in the slip table storage area 153b of the RAM 153. The symbol number of the stop symbol that is actually stopped is determined. In step S908, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reaching symbol of the reel to be stopped this time is equal to the symbol number of the stop symbol. If they are equal, a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed in step S909. In step S910, a stop command is set. Here, the stop command is a command transmitted to the display control device 111, and the display control device 111 recognizes that one of the reels has been stopped by receiving the command. The stop command is transmitted to the display control device 111 in the command output process S210 (see FIG. 11) during the timer interrupt process described above. After setting the stop command, in step S911, it is determined whether all reels have stopped. When the above-described processing of steps S903 to S910 is performed based on the first stop command, the two reels are still rotating. In such a case, a negative determination is made in step S911, and a second smooth table changing process is performed in subsequent step S912. The sliding table second changing process is a sliding table changing process performed after the reels are stopped.

  Here, the slip table second change process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the second change process of the slide table, it is determined in step S1101 whether or not the currently set slide table is a winning decision sliding table. If the winning table is a winning decision sliding table, the sliding table is not changed and remains unchanged. This process ends. If the winning table is not a winning confirmation slide table, the process proceeds to step S1102, and the winning number set in the winning number storage area 153a of the RAM 153 is confirmed. In the following step S1103, it is determined whether or not the confirmed winning number is the second winning number. If it is determined that the winning number is not the second winning number, whether or not the first winning number meaning cherry winning is set in step S1104. Determine whether. If it is determined that the cherry is won, the process is terminated without changing the sliding table.

  If it is determined in step S1104 that the cherry is not won, the process proceeds to step S1105, and the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped on the lower line of the currently stopped reel is confirmed. In step S1106, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the stop symbol matches the symbol number of the changed symbol that is uniquely derived from the currently set slip table. This process is terminated without change.

  If the symbol number of the stop symbol matches the symbol number of the changed symbol, the process proceeds to step S1107, and the slip table set in the slip table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is changed to a slip table for line change. Exit. As described above, in the slot machine 10, a slide table in which a plurality of positions where the symbol corresponding to the winning flag can be stopped is set is prepared for each of the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R. Then, according to the stop symbol of the reel that has been stopped based on the first stop command, the position where the symbol corresponding to the winning flag can be stopped is changed to a slide table in which a plurality of other reels that are rotating are set. This is a contrivance for suppressing the stop appearance from becoming monotonous.

  For example, when the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M are configured to stop based on the sliding table shown in FIG. 18, the “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 42L stops on the upper line or the lower line, while the “ The “watermelon” symbol only stops on the middle line. However, when the “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 42L stops on the upper line, there remains room for a watermelon winning even if the “watermelon” symbol of the middle reel 42M stops on the upper line instead of the middle line. Similarly, when the “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 42L stops on the lower line, there remains room for a watermelon winning even if the “watermelon” symbol of the middle reel 42M stops on the lower line instead of the middle line. That is, when the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M are stopped based on the sliding table shown in FIG. 18, the stopping appearance of the middle reel 42M is excessively restricted. Therefore, in the present slot machine 10, the stopped symbol of the stopped reel is confirmed, and the line changing slide table is changed according to the confirmation result. Specifically, if the “bell” symbol on the left reel 42L stops on the lower line and the “watermelon” symbol on the ninth reel stops on the upper line, the center on the upper or middle line The reel 42M is changed to a sliding table set to stop the "watermelon" symbol. In addition, when the “watermelon” symbol which is the ninth symbol of the left reel 42L stops on the lower line, the slide table is set so that the “watermelon” symbol of the middle reel 42M stops on the middle line or the lower line. . That is, when the “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 42L stops on the upper line, the sliding table is changed so that the “watermelon” symbol stops on the upper line or the lower right line, and the left reel 42L When the “watermelon” symbol stops on the lower line, the sliding table is changed so that the “watermelon” symbol stops side by side on the lower line or the line rising to the right.

  Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, when the stop symbol and the changed symbol match, the slot table is changed to the following slip table. When the left reel 42L is stopped, the position where the symbol corresponding to the winning flag can be stopped is changed to a plurality of slide tables set for the middle reel 42M, and when the middle reel 42M is stopped, it corresponds to the winning flag. When the position where the symbol to be stopped can be changed to the slide table set for the right reel 42R and the right reel 42R is stopped, the position where the symbol corresponding to the winning flag can be stopped is set for the left reel 42L. Change to the completed slide table.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1103, that is, if the confirmed winning number is the second winning number, in step S1108, it is determined whether or not the winning other than BB is a replay, and it is a replay. In this case, the processing from step S1105 to step S1107 described above is performed, and this processing ends. If the winning other than BB is a small winning combination, it is determined in step S1109 whether the small winning combination is a cherry or not. If not a cherry, the second winning number is processed in step S1110. This process ends.

  In the second winning number processing, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 26, it is determined in step S1201 whether or not the winning other than BB is the bell winning. If it is a bell win, the process advances to step S1202 to determine whether there is a possibility that both a BB winning and a bell winning are established. Specifically, check the symbol number of the stopped symbol on the lower line of the currently stopped reel, and determine whether both the “7” symbol and the “Bell” symbol are stopped on the active line. To do. For example, when the “bell” symbol as the 15th symbol of the left reel 42L is stopped on the lower line based on the first stop command, the “7” symbol as the 17th symbol is stopped on the upper line. Therefore, at the stage where the left reel 42L stops based on the first stop command, there is a possibility that both the BB winning and the bell winning are established. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1203, and the sliding table set in the sliding table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is simultaneously established so that both the “7” symbol and the “bell” symbol can be stopped on the effective line. The process is terminated after changing to the slide table for use. Specifically, when the “bell” symbol of the 15th symbol of the left reel 42L stops on the lower line based on the first stop command, the “bell” symbol of the 14th symbol of the middle reel 42M is on the lower line. When the “bell” symbol, which is the 14th symbol of the middle reel 42M, is stopped on the lower line based on the first stop command, the slide table set to stop is changed to the 15th symbol of the left reel 42L. The “bell” symbol is changed to a sliding table set to stop on the lower line. In addition, when both the “7” symbol and the “bell” symbol cannot be stopped on the active line, the “seven” symbol table further stops the “7” symbol on the active line. If it is impossible to stop the “7” symbol on the active line, the “bell” symbol is set to stop on the active line.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1202, it is determined in subsequent step S1204 whether there is a possibility that a BB winning will be established, that is, whether the “7” symbol is stopped on the active line. If the “7” symbol is stopped on the valid line, the process proceeds to step S1205, and the slip table set in the slip table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is set so that the “7” symbol stops on the valid line. The processing is terminated after changing to the BB winning slide table. If it is determined in step S1204 that there is no possibility that a BB winning will be established, the process proceeds to step S1206, and the “bell” symbol is displayed on the active line for the slip table set in the slip table storage area 153b of the RAM 153. The process is terminated after changing to the bell winning slide table set to stop.

  If the winning combination other than the BB winning is not a bell in step S1201, it means that the winning combination is a watermelon. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1207, and it is determined whether or not there is a possibility that a BB winning will be established, that is, whether or not the “7” symbol is stopped on the active line. If the “7” symbol is stopped on the valid line, the process proceeds to step S1208, and the slip table set in the slip table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is set so that the “7” symbol stops on the valid line. The processing is terminated after changing to the BB winning slide table. If it is determined in step S1207 that there is no possibility that a BB winning will be established, the process proceeds to step S1209, and the slide table set in the slide table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is displayed on the effective line. The process is terminated after changing to the watermelon winning slide table set to stop.

  If the cherry is won in step S1109, a plurality of second winning processes are performed in step S1111 and the process is terminated. The multiple winning second process is a process of changing the sliding table so that either the cherry winning or the BB winning can be established. In addition, in order to facilitate understanding, a plurality of winning second processes will be described after explaining a series of processes in a situation where BB and cherry are not won.

  As described above, when the corresponding reel is stopped based on the first stop command and the slide table second change process is performed, the process returns to step S902, and any of the stop switches corresponding to the rotating reel is operated. Wait until the next stop command is issued.

  If any stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel is operated in step S902 to generate a stop command, the process proceeds to step S903, and it is determined whether or not the current stop command is the third stop command. If the stop switch is operated when any one of the reels is stopped, it means that the current stop command is the second stop command. In such a case, a negative determination is made in step S903, and a first smooth table change process is performed in step S904.

  In the first change process of the slip table, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 23, it is determined whether or not BB and cherry are won in step S1001. If BB and cherry are not won, it is determined in step S1002 whether or not the current stop command is the first stop command. Since the current stop command is the second stop command, the second stop change process shown in steps S1012 to S1018 is performed. In the second stop change process, it is determined in step S1012 whether or not the currently set sliding table is a winning determination sliding table. If the winning table is a winning determination sliding table, the sliding table is not changed. This process ends. If it is not the winning confirmation sliding table, the process proceeds to step S1013, and it is determined whether or not only the cherry is won. If only the cherry is won, the process is terminated without changing the sliding table. If the cherry is not won, it is confirmed in step S1014 in which order the first stop command and the second stop command are issued to which stop switch 72-74. In subsequent step S1015, it is determined whether or not the confirmation result is a forward push operation operated in the order of the left stop switch 72 → the middle stop switch 73. If the confirmation result is the forward push operation, the slide table is not changed. This process ends. This is because in the previous second change process of the slide table, when the left stop switch 72 is operated first, it is changed to a slide table that assumes that the middle stop switch 73 will be operated next. Even if the slip table has not been changed in the slip table second change process, the slip table in which the symbol corresponding to the winning flag of the middle reel 42M stops on the middle line in the previous slip table setting process is set. Because it is.

  If it is determined in step S1015 that the operation is not a forward pressing operation, the process proceeds to step S1016, and the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped on the lower line of the reel stopped based on the first stop command is confirmed. In step S1017, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the stop symbol matches the symbol number of the changed symbol that is uniquely derived from the currently set slip table. If not, the slip table is changed. The process is terminated without any processing. If the symbol number of the stopped symbol and the symbol number of the changed symbol match, the process proceeds to step S1018, the slip table set in the slip table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is changed to the slip table for line change, and this process is terminated. To do. Specifically, in accordance with the stop symbols of the reels stopped based on the first stop command, a plurality of positions where the symbols corresponding to the winning flags can be stopped are set for the reels to be stopped based on the second stop command. Change to the sliding table. For example, when the right stop switch 74 is operated as the second stop command in a situation where the watermelon winning flag is set and the “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 42L is stopped on the upper line, the watermelon winning is established. The “watermelon” symbol of the right reel 42R may be stopped on the upper line or the lower line. Therefore, when the stop switch is operated in the order of the left stop switch 72 → the right stop switch 74, the “watermelon” symbol of the right reel 42R is changed to a sliding table set to stop on the upper line or the lower line. To do.

  If BB and cherry are won in step S1001, multiple winning first processing is performed in step S1011 and this processing is terminated. The multiple winning first process will be described later.

  After the slip table first change process is completed, in step S905, the symbol number of the symbol that has reached the lower line at this timing is confirmed. In the following step S906, the number of reels to be stopped this time is calculated from the compressed data of the symbol number corresponding to the reaching symbol among the slip tables set in the slip table storage area 153b of the RAM 153. The symbol number of the stop symbol that is actually stopped is determined. In step S908, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reaching symbol of the reel to be stopped this time is equal to the symbol number of the stop symbol. If they are equal, a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed in step S909. In step S910, a stop command is set. After setting the stop command, in step S911, it is determined whether all reels have stopped. When the above-described processing of steps S903 to S910 is performed based on the second stop command, one reel is still rotating. In such a case, a negative determination is made in step S911, and a second smooth table changing process is performed in subsequent step S912.

  Here, the slip table second change process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the second change process of the slide table, it is determined in step S1101 whether or not the currently set slide table is a winning decision sliding table. If the winning table is a winning decision sliding table, the sliding table is not changed and remains unchanged. This process ends. If the winning table is not a winning confirmation slide table, the process proceeds to step S1102, and the winning number set in the winning number storage area 153a of the RAM 153 is confirmed. In the following step S1103, it is determined whether or not the confirmed winning number is the second winning number. If it is determined that the winning number is not the second winning number, whether or not the first winning number meaning cherry winning is set in step S1104. Determine whether. If it is determined that the cherry is won, the process is terminated without changing the sliding table.

  If it is determined in step S1104 that the cherry has not been won, the process proceeds to step S1105, and the symbol numbers of the stopped symbols stopped on the lower lines of the two currently stopped reels are confirmed. In step S1106, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of each stop symbol matches the symbol number of the changed symbol uniquely derived from the currently set slip table, and at least one of them does not match In this case, this process is terminated without changing the sliding table. If the symbol number of each stop symbol and the symbol number of each changed symbol coincide with each other, the process proceeds to step S1107, and the slip table set in the slip table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is changed to a slip table for line change. The process ends. For example, when the watermelon winning flag is set and the “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 42L stops on the upper line and the “watermelon” symbol of the middle reel 42M stops on the middle line, “watermelon” of the right reel 42R. Change to a sliding table where the symbol stops on the lower line.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1103, that is, if the confirmed winning number is the second winning number, in step S1108, it is determined whether or not the winning other than BB is a replay, and it is a replay. In this case, the processing from step S1105 to step S1107 described above is performed, and this processing ends. If the winning other than BB is a small winning combination, it is determined in step S1109 whether the small winning combination is a cherry or not. If not a cherry, the second winning number is processed in step S1110. This process ends.

  In the second winning number processing, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 26, it is determined in step S1201 whether or not the winning other than BB is the bell winning. If it is a bell win, the process advances to step S1202 to determine whether there is a possibility that both a BB winning and a bell winning are established. Specifically, confirm the symbol number of each stopped symbol on the lower line of the two reels that are currently stopped, and stop the “7” symbol and “Bell” symbol together on the active line. It is determined whether or not. In the present embodiment, it is determined whether the “bell” symbol as the 15th symbol of the left reel 42L and the “bell” symbol as the 14th symbol of the middle reel 42M are stopped on the lower line. When these symbols are stopped on the lower line, the “bell” symbol is stopped side by side on the lower line, and the “7” symbol is stopped side by side on the upper line. Depending on the stop result, there is a possibility that both BB winning and Bell winning may be established. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1203, and when the “7” symbol can be stopped on the upper line, the “7” symbol is set on the upper line in the sliding table storage area 153b of the RAM 153. If the “bell” symbol is set to be stopped on the lower line, the process is terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1202, it is determined in subsequent step S1204 whether or not there is a possibility that a BB winning will be established, that is, whether or not “7” symbols are stopped side by side on the active line. If “7” symbols are stopped side by side on the active line, the process advances to step S1205 to change to the BB winning slide table set so as to establish the BB winning, and the process is terminated. If it is determined in step S1204 that there is no possibility that a BB winning will be established, the process proceeds to step S1206, where the bell winning slide table set so that a bell winning is established and the present process is terminated. To do.

  If the winning combination other than the BB winning is not a bell in step S1201, it means that the winning combination is a watermelon. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1207, and it is determined whether or not there is a possibility that a BB winning will be established, that is, whether or not “7” symbols are stopped side by side on the active line. If “7” symbols are stopped side by side on the active line, the process proceeds to step S1208, and the slide table set in the slide table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is set to the BB winning set so that the BB winning is established. The process is terminated after changing to the slide table for use. If it is determined in step S1207 that there is no possibility of establishing a BB winning, the process proceeds to step S1209, and the sliding table set in the sliding table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is set so that the watermelon winning is achieved. The processing is terminated after changing to the watermelon winning slide table.

  If the cherry is won in step S1109, a plurality of second winning processes are performed in step S1111 and the process is terminated. The multiple winning second process will be described later.

  As described above, when the corresponding reel is stopped based on the second stop command and the slide table second change process is performed, the process returns to step S902, and the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel is operated to Wait until a stop command is issued.

  In step S902, when a stop command corresponding to the rotating reel is operated and a stop command is generated, the process proceeds to step S903, and it is determined whether or not the current stop command is a third stop command. If the stop switch is operated when two reels are stopped, it means that the current stop command is the third stop command. In such a case, an affirmative determination is made in step S903, and the flow advances to step S905 without performing the first change process of the slip table.

  In step S905, the symbol number of the symbol that has reached the lower line at this timing is confirmed. In the subsequent step S906, the slip amount of the reel to be stopped at this time is calculated from the compressed data of the symbol number corresponding to the reaching symbol among the slip tables set in the slip table storing area 153b of the RAM 153, and the lower line is calculated in step S907. The symbol number of the stop symbol that is actually stopped is determined. In step S908, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reaching symbol of the reel to be stopped this time is equal to the symbol number of the stop symbol. If they are equal, a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed in step S909. In step S910, a stop command is set. After setting the stop command, in step S911, it is determined whether all reels have stopped. In the case where the processes in steps S903 to S910 described above are performed based on the third stop command, all reels have stopped rotating. In such a case, an affirmative determination is made in step S911, and after performing a payout determination process in step S913, the present process is terminated. The payout determination process is a process of setting the number of medals to be paid out as one of the conditions that a combination of winning symbols is arranged on an active line. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the small role winning is established on the active line. When the small role winning is not established on the active line, the small role winning flag is reset and the expected payout amount of the RAM 153 is stored. Set 0 in the area. When the small role winning is established on the active line, it is determined whether or not the small role winning is a combination of symbols corresponding to the small role winning flag, and when they do not match, an error is displayed by the upper lamp 13 or the like. At the same time, 0 is set in the payout number storage area. If they match, the small combination winning flag is reset, and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination is set in the payout planned number storage area of the RAM 153. Further, when the re-game winning is established on the active line, the re-game winning flag is reset and 0 is set in the planned payout number storage area, and the re-game process enabling the re-game is performed. In the re-game process, the number of bets in the game is confirmed, and the same number of bets as the confirmation result is set again. Therefore, when a re-game winning is established, the player can play the next game without reducing the number of medals owned and without inserting medals.

  As described above, each reel 42L, 42M, and 42R can have a symbol corresponding to the winning combination so that the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are not missed as much as possible in a situation where a winning combination can be established by winning a bell or BB. Stop control is performed while appropriately changing the sliding table so as to stop on the effective line as much as possible. This is the same even in a situation where a plurality of combined prizes can be established as in the case of winning BB and Bell, and stop control is performed so that at least one prize is established. On the other hand, in a situation where only the cherry is won and only a single winning can be achieved, the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are controlled to stop without changing the sliding table. This is because the stop result of the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R is not related to winning, and is a device for reducing the processing load of the main controller 131.

  Next, a description will be given of the reel control process that is performed when both a combination winning and a single winning can be achieved, that is, when BB and cherry are won. Since the basic configuration is as described above, its main part will be described.

  If any one of the stop switches 72 to 74 is operated in step S902 and the first stop command is generated, the slip table first change process is performed in step S904. In the sliding table first change process, an affirmative determination is made in step S1001, and a multiple winning first process is performed in step S1011.

  The multiple winning first process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the multiple winning first process, first, in step S1301, it is determined whether or not the current stop command is the first stop command. Since the current stop command is the first stop command, the process advances to step S1302 to check which stop switch has been operated. In a succeeding step S1303, it is determined whether or not the operated stop switch is the right stop switch 74. If the operated stop switch is not the right stop switch 74, the present process is terminated without changing the sliding table. This is because the “7” symbols of the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M are set to stop at either the upper line or the lower line in the previous slide table setting process (see FIGS. 19 and 21). This is because of setting. That is, in the case of the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M, if the stop switch is operated at a timing at which the “7” symbol can be stopped on the effective line, the “7” symbol is displayed on either the upper line or the lower line. It is because it can be stopped.

  On the other hand, if the operated stop switch is the right stop switch 74, the process proceeds to step S1304, and the slide table set in the slide table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is replaced with the "7" symbol on the right reel 42R. The processing is terminated after changing to the BB winning slide table set to stop at any of the lower lines. This is a device for reducing the chance of missing the BB prize. In the sliding table shown in FIG. 21, the “7” symbol of the right reel 42R is set to stop on the upper line. For this reason, if the right stop switch 74 is pressed when the “7” symbol, which is the 16th symbol, reaches the lower line, the “replay” symbol, which is the 18th symbol, stops on the lower line. However, the “7” symbol does not stop on the active line. That is, when the right reel 42R is stopped based on the sliding table shown in FIG. 21, the right stop switch 74 is pressed at a timing at which the “7” symbol can be stopped on the effective line. You will miss the BB prize. Therefore, in order to suppress the occurrence of such a problem, when the right stop switch 74 is first operated, the BB winning slide table is changed.

  When the first change process of the slide table is completed, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is stopped and a stop command is set, and the second change process of the slide table is performed in step S912. In the slip table second changing process, an affirmative determination is made in step S1109, and a plurality of winning second processes are performed in step S1111.

  Here, the multiple winning second process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the multiple winning second process, first, in step S1401, it is determined whether or not the current stop command is the first stop command. Since the current stop command is the first stop command, the process advances to step S1402 to determine whether or not the left reel 42L is stopped. If the left reel 42L is stopped, the process proceeds to step S1403, and it is determined whether or not there is a possibility that a BB winning will be established. Specifically, the symbol number of the stopped symbol on the lower line of the currently stopped reel is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the symbol “7” is stopped on the active line. If the “7” symbol is stopped, the process proceeds to step S1404, and the slide table set in the slip table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is changed to the BB winning set such that the “7” symbol is stopped on the active line. The process is terminated after changing to the slide table for use. Specifically, if the “7” symbol is stopped on the upper line, the slide table is set so that the “7” symbol of the middle reel 42M stops at either the upper line or the middle line. If the “7” symbol is stopped on the lower line, the “7” symbol of the middle reel 42M is changed to a sliding table set to stop at either the lower line or the middle line.

  If it is determined in step S1403 that there is no possibility that a BB winning will be established, that is, the symbol “7” is not stopped on the active line, the process proceeds to step S1405, and the symbol number of the stopped symbol is currently set. It is determined whether or not it matches the symbol number of the changed symbol that is uniquely derived from the sliding table. If the symbol number does not match, this processing is terminated without changing the sliding table. If the symbol number of the stop symbol matches the symbol number of the changed symbol, the process proceeds to step S1406, and the slip table set in the slip table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is changed to the cherry winning slip table shown in FIG. To end this process. Such a process is a process for avoiding a problem that a winning that is not won in the winning combination is established. When the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are stopped based on the sliding table shown in FIG. 21, for example, the “cherry” symbol that is the fifth symbol of the left reel 42L and the “cherry” symbol that is the fourth symbol of the middle reel 42M When the “Lucky” symbol on the right reel 42R stops on the lower line, the “Bell” symbol stops on the upper line. The problem that is satisfied occurs. Therefore, in order to avoid the occurrence of such a problem, when the symbol number of the stop symbol matches the symbol number of the changed symbol (for example, when the stop symbol is No. 5 symbol, etc.), the cherry winning slide table is displayed. I am going to change it.

  If the second stop command is issued after the end of the second change process of the slip table, the first change process of the slip table is performed in step S904. In the sliding table first change process, an affirmative determination is made in step S1001, and a multiple winning first process is performed in step S1011.

  The multiple winning first process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the multiple winning first process, first, in step S1301, it is determined whether or not the current stop command is the first stop command. Since the current stop command is the second stop command, the process advances to step S1305 to confirm in which order the first stop command and the second stop command are issued to which stop switch 72-74. In step S1306, it is determined whether or not the first stop command is issued to the left stop switch 72. If the first stop command is issued to the left stop switch 72, the left stop switch 72 and the middle stop switch 73 are operated in this order in step S1307. It is determined whether or not a forward pressing operation is performed. If it is not a forward pressing operation, it means that the stop switch is operated in the order of the left stop switch 72 → the right stop switch 74. In such a case, it is determined in step S1308 whether or not there is a possibility that a BB winning will be established, specifically, whether or not the “7” symbol is stopped on the active line. If there is a possibility that a BB winning may be established, the process proceeds to step S1309, and the slide table set in the slide table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is displayed on the right reel 42R with the "7" symbol being either the upper line or the lower line. The processing is terminated after changing to the BB winning slide table set to stop. If it is determined in step S1307 that the operation order is a forward pressing operation, or if it is determined in step S1308 that there is no possibility that a BB winning will be established, this process is performed without changing the sliding table. finish.

  If it is determined in step S1306 that the first stop command has not been issued to the left stop switch 72, it is determined in step S1310 whether there is a possibility that a BB winning will be established. 7 "It is determined whether or not the symbol is stopped. If there is a possibility that a BB winning will be established, the process proceeds to step S1311, and it is determined whether or not a second stop command has been issued to the left stop switch 72. If the second stop command is issued to the left stop switch 72, the process proceeds to step S1312, and the slide table set in the slide table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is used as a BB + cherry winning slide table for establishing a BB or cherry winning. This process is terminated. For example, when the left stop switch 72 is operated as the second stop command in a state where the “7” symbol of the middle reel 42M is stopped on the lower line, the “7” symbol of the left reel 42L is changed to the lower line. If the "7" symbol cannot be stopped on the lower line, the "Cherry" symbol is changed to a sliding table set to stop on either the upper or lower line. To do. Similarly, when the left stop switch 72 is operated as the second stop command in a situation where the “7” symbol of the right reel 42R is stopped on the lower line, the “7” symbol of the left reel 42L is If it stops at either the line or the lower line, and if the “7” symbol cannot be stopped at any of the active lines, the “Cherry” symbol stops at either the upper line or the lower line. The slide table is set as described above (that is, the slide table shown in FIG. 21).

  If it is determined in step S1311 that the second stop command has not been issued to the left stop switch 72, the process proceeds to step S1313 to establish a BB winning for the sliding table set in the sliding table storage area 153b of the RAM 153. BB winning slide table is changed to end this process. For example, when the middle stop switch 73 is operated as the second stop command in a situation where the “7” symbol of the right reel 42R is stopped on the lower line, the “7” symbol of the middle reel 42M is changed to the middle line. Or change to a sliding table set to stop at either of the lower lines.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1310 that there is no possibility of BB winning, the process proceeds to step S1314, and the slip table set in the slip table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is used for the cherry winning shown in FIG. Change to the slide table and end this process.

  When the first change process of the slide table is completed, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is stopped and a stop command is set, and the second change process of the slide table is performed in step S912. In the slip table second change process, an affirmative determination is made in step S1109, and a multiple winning second process is performed in step S1111.

  Here, the multiple winning second process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the multiple winning second process, first, in step S1401, it is determined whether or not the current stop command is the first stop command. Since the current stop command is the second stop command, the process advances to step S1407 to determine whether or not the left reel 42L is stopped. If the left reel 42L is stopped, the process proceeds to step S1408, and it is determined whether or not there is a possibility that a BB winning will be established. Specifically, the symbol number of each stopped symbol on the lower line of the two reels that are currently stopped is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not “7” symbols are stopped side by side on the active line. . If there is a possibility that a BB winning may be established, that is, if “7” symbols are stopped side by side on the active line, the process proceeds to step S1409, and the slip table set in the slip table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 The processing is terminated after changing to the BB winning slide table set so that winning is established. For example, when the “7” symbols of the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M are stopped side by side on the lower line, the “7” symbols of the right reel 42R are set on the sliding table set to stop on the lower line. change. If it is determined in step S1408 that there is no possibility that a BB winning will be established, that is, the “7” symbols are not stopped side by side on the active line, this processing is performed without changing the sliding table. finish.

  If it is determined in step S1407 that the left reel 42L is not stopped, it is determined in step S1410 whether there is a possibility that a BB winning will be established. If there is a possibility that a BB winning will be established, the process proceeds to step S1411, and the sliding table set in the sliding table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is changed to a BB + cherry winning sliding table for establishing a BB or cherry winning. To end this process. For example, when the “7” symbols on the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R are stopped on the lower line, the “7” symbols on the left reel 42L are stopped on the lower line, and “ 7 ”If the symbol cannot be stopped on the lower line, the“ cherry ”symbol is changed to a sliding table set to stop at either the upper line or the lower line. If it is determined in step S1410 that there is no possibility that a BB winning will be established, the process proceeds to step S1412, and the sliding table set in the sliding table storage area 153b of the RAM 153 is changed to the cherry winning sliding block shown in FIG. Change to a table and end this process.

  If a third stop command is generated after the second change of the slide table second change process, the corresponding reel is stopped based on the slide table set in the slide table storage area 153b of the RAM 153, and a stop command is issued. At the same time, the payout determination process is performed, and the reel control process ends.

  Next, the medal payout process in step S605 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the medal payout process, first, it is determined whether or not the payout number counted by the payout number counter in step S1501 matches the payout planned number stored in the payout planned number storage area. If the number of payouts does not match the planned payout number, it is determined in step S1502 whether or not the count value of the credit counter has reached the upper limit (the number of stored medals is 50). If the upper limit has not been reached, 1 is added to each of the count value of the credit counter and the number of payouts in steps S1503 and S1505. Thereafter, in step S1506, display unit change processing is performed in which the credit display unit 35 and the acquired number display unit 37 are each incremented by one.

  On the other hand, when the count value of the credit counter reaches the upper limit in step S1502, the medal payout rotating plate is driven in step S1504 to pay the medal from the hopper device 91 to the medal tray 18 through the medal discharge port 17. put out. In subsequent step S1505, 1 is added to the number of payouts according to the medal detection signal of the payout detection sensor 91a attached to the hopper device 91. Thereafter, in step S1506, display unit change processing for adding 1 to the number of acquired number display unit 37 is performed. After performing a display part change process in step S1506, it returns to step S1501 again. If the number of payouts and the number of planned payouts match in step S1501, it is determined in step S1507 whether or not the current gaming state is a bonus game. If it is not a bonus game, the process proceeds to step S1509, and after a payout end process is performed, this process ends. In the payout end process, the payout number storage area and the payout counter value are reset to zero. Note that the value of the acquired number display section 37 is reset when a medal is bet to start the next game. If the current gaming state is a bonus game, the payout number is subtracted from the count value of a remaining acquisition number counter described later in step S1508, and the number of remaining acquisition number display unit 36 is subtracted. . Thereafter, a payout end process is performed in step S1509, and this process ends. Note that the process of subtracting the number of remaining acquisition number display unit 36 may be performed in the display unit changing process of step S1506.

  Next, the bonus game process of step S606 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  Prior to the description of the bonus game process, the bonus game will be described. The BB game is composed of a plurality of RB games. The RB game is composed of 12 JAC games. A JAC game is a game that has a very high probability that a combination of JAC symbols is aligned on an active line, that is, a probability that a JAC winning will be established. When a JAC winning is established in the RB game, the maximum number (15 in this case) of medals is paid out. When the JAC winning is established 8 times, the RB game is ended even before the JAC game is played 12 times. Also, the BB game ends when the number of medals paid out reaches a predetermined number (specifically, 400). When the number of medals paid out reaches a predetermined number during the RB game, not only the BB game but also the RB game is ended. This is a contrivance for suppressing the player's euphoria by giving an upper limit to the number of medals to be paid out during the BB game, and ensuring the soundness of the game. Further, in the present embodiment, a combination of symbols to be transferred to the RB game is not set, and the structure is set to shift to the RB game immediately after the shift to the BB game and immediately after the RB game ends. Therefore, it can be said that the BB game is a game that continuously shifts to the RB game until a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

  In the bonus game process, first, in step S1601, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a bonus game. When it is not during the bonus game, bonus symbol determination processing shown in steps S1602 to S1605 is performed.

  In this bonus symbol determination process, it is first determined in step S1602 whether or not the BB winning flag is set. If it is not set, this process is terminated. When the BB winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1603, where it is determined whether or not the combination of BB symbols has stopped on the current effective line, and when the combination of BB symbols has not stopped, this process is terminated. On the other hand, when the combination of BB symbols on the current effective line stops, BB start processing is performed in step S1604. In the BB start process, the BB winning flag is reset and the BB setting flag is set to be a BB game which is a kind of bonus game. In addition, 400 is set in the remaining acquisition number counter for counting the number of remaining medals that can be paid out during the BB game, and a process of displaying 400 on the remaining acquisition number display unit 36 is performed. Incidentally, whether or not the current gaming state is a bonus game is determined based on whether or not the BB setting flag is set. In subsequent step S1605, an RB start process is performed, and then this process ends. In the RB start process, 8 is set in the remaining JAC winning counter for counting the number of possible JAC winnings, and 12 is set in the remaining JAC game counter for counting the remaining number of JAC games.

  If it is determined in step S1601 that the gaming state is a bonus game, the process advances to step S1606 to determine whether or not the combination of JAC symbols has stopped on the active line. When the combination of JAC symbols stops on the active line, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining JAC winning counter in step S1607. After that, or when the combination of JAC symbols does not stop on the active line in step S1606, one JAC game has been consumed. Therefore, the value of the remaining JAC game counter is decremented by 1 in step S1608. In step S1609, it is determined whether or not either the remaining JAC winning counter or the remaining JAC game counter has become zero. If any of them is 0, that is, if the JAC winning is established 8 times or the JAC game is digested 12 times, it means that the RB game end condition is established, so in step S1610 the remaining JAC winning a prize. RB end processing is performed to reset the counter and the remaining JAC game counter values. In a succeeding step S1611, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the remaining acquisition number counter is 0. If it is not 0, it means that the number of medals paid out during the BB game has not reached the predetermined number and the BB game end condition is not satisfied, and thus the process proceeds to step S1612 and the RB start described above is started. After performing the processing, the present processing is terminated.

  If neither the remaining JAC winning counter or the remaining JAC game counter is 0 in step S1609, that is, if the JAC winning is not yet established 8 times and the JAC game is not consumed 12 times, step S1609 is executed. In S1613, it is confirmed whether the count value of the remaining acquisition number counter is 0 or not. If it is not 0, it means that the number of medals paid out during the BB game has not reached the predetermined number and the end condition for the BB game is not satisfied. On the other hand, if the count value of the remaining acquisition number counter is 0, it means that the BB game end condition is satisfied, so the special game state end process shown in steps S1614 to S1615 is performed. In the special game state end process, first, in step S1614, the above-described RB end process is performed. Thereafter, in step S1615, a BB end process for appropriately resetting the BB setting flag, various counters, and the like and performing an ending process is performed, and this process ends. In addition, even when the count value of the remaining acquisition number counter is 0 in step S1611, it means that the BB game end condition is satisfied. Therefore, in step S1615, the BB end process is performed, and this process ends. To do.

  Next, a specific procedure of the chance effect process by the display control device 111 when the chance effect is performed will be outlined. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a chance effect process executed by the CPU in the display control device 111. The display control device 111 executes drive control of the auxiliary display unit 15 and the like while processing various commands provided from the main control device 131 according to the procedure shown in FIG.

  First, in step S1701, it is determined whether or not a stop command has been received from the main controller 131. As described above, the effect command A and the effect command B are commands transmitted from the main controller 131 before the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R start to rotate, and the stop command stops the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R. This is a command transmitted from the main control device 131 every time. Therefore, the negative determination is made in the first process in the game where the chance effect is performed. In step S1702, it is determined whether or not an effect command has been received. If an effect command has not been received, the process ends. If an effect command is received, the contents of the effect command are stored in the RAM in step S1703, and the auxiliary display unit 15 and the like are driven and controlled to start the chance effect in the subsequent step S1704, and this process ends. Note that the chance effect data corresponding to the command received from the main control device 131 is stored in advance in the ROM of the display control device 111, and the chance effect is started by outputting the data to the auxiliary display unit 15 or the like. The

  When the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are stopped based on the operation of the stop switches 72 to 74 by the player, a stop command is transmitted from the main controller 131, and an affirmative determination is made in step S1701. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1705, and 1 is added to the value of the stop counter SC for storing the number of times of reception of the stop command provided in the RAM. In step S1706, it is determined whether or not the value of the stop counter SC is 3. If the value of the stop counter SC is not 3, that is, if any of the reels is rotating, the process proceeds to step S1707, where the chance effect is displayed. The auxiliary display unit 15 and the like are driven and controlled so that a display indicating continuation is made, and this process is terminated. The chance effect continuation data corresponding to the value of the stop counter SC is stored in advance in the RAM of the display control device 111, and the chance effect is continued by outputting the data to the auxiliary display unit 15 or the like.

  If the value of the stop counter SC is 3, that is, if all the reels have stopped rotating, the process proceeds to step S1708, where it is confirmed whether or not an effect command A has been received based on the received information stored in the RAM. To do. If the production command A has not been received, it means that the cherry or watermelon has been won and the BB has not been won. The auxiliary display unit 15 and the like are driven to be controlled. If the production command A is received, it means that BB has been won, so the process proceeds to step S1710, and the auxiliary display unit 15 or the like is displayed so as to indicate that BB has been won. Is controlled. In addition, final display data corresponding to each effect command is stored in advance in the ROM of the display control device 111, and by displaying the data to the auxiliary display unit 15 or the like, a display indicating whether or not BB winning is performed. Is called. After the auxiliary display unit 15 and the like are driven and controlled in step S1709 or step S1710, the contents of the effect command stored in the RAM, the value of the stop counter SC, etc. are cleared in step S1711, and this process ends.

  In step S1701, it is confirmed whether the contents of the effect command are stored in the RAM in addition to the determination of receiving the stop command. For this reason, even if a stop command is received without receiving an effect command, a negative determination is made in step 1701, and the process ends without starting a chance effect.

  Here, prior to explaining an example of the chance effect, the present embodiment is characterized by the arrangement order of the symbols attached to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R. Therefore, the explanation will be given with reference to the left reel 42L in FIG. To do.

  The left reel 42L has a “replay” symbol, a “bell” symbol, a “young” symbol, a “7” symbol, a “cherry” symbol, a “chance” symbol, a “watermelon” symbol, a “reach” symbol, and a “lucky” symbol. Nine types are attached.

  The “Bell” symbol that forms a combination of symbols that will be a small part winning prize, and the “Replay” symbol that forms a combination of symbols that will become a replay winning a prize will be of the same type that arrives first on the lower line and next. It arrange | positions so that it may become below 4 designs between symbols. For example, the number 7 “Bell” symbol and the number 10 “Bell” symbol are separated by 2 symbols, and the number 19 “Bell” symbol and the number 2 “Bell” symbol are separated by 4 symbols. It is arranged like that. Since the left reel 42L can be stopped after sliding up to four symbols from the timing when the left stop switch 72 is operated, such a symbol arrangement allows the left stop switch 72 to be operated at any timing. Even so, if the bell winning flag or the replay winning flag is set, the “bell” symbol and the “replay” symbol can be stopped on the active line. Specifically, even when the stop switch 72 is operated at the timing when the “replay” symbol of No. 11 reaches the lower line, that is, after the “bell” symbol passes on the lower line, By sliding the left reel 42L for 4 symbols, the 15th “bell” symbol can be stopped on the lower line.

  On the other hand, only one “watermelon” symbol, which forms a combination of symbols for winning a small role, is arranged at the 9th position. Therefore, for example, the left reel 42L needs to rotate by 20 symbols after the “watermelon” symbol arrives on the lower line and then reaches the lower line. However, the left reel 42L can only slide up to a maximum of 4 symbols. Therefore, if the left stop switch 72 is operated at the timing after the “watermelon” symbol passes on the lower line, the “watermelon” symbol is valid. It cannot be stopped on the line. In other words, the left reel 42L rotates from the 10th “bell” design so that the “watermelon” design can be stopped on the active line only when the left stop switch 72 is operated at a predetermined timing. It can be said that a non-arranged section in which no “watermelon” symbol is arranged is formed between the “replay” symbol No. 8 toward the side. By the way, in order to stop the “Watermelon” symbol on the active line, the time from the third “Replay” symbol reaching the lower line until the ninth “Watermelon” symbol reaching the lower line. It is necessary to operate the left stop switch 72 at the same time. In order to stop the “watermelon” symbol on the lower line, the time from the fifth “cherry” symbol reaching the lower line until the ninth “watermelon” symbol reaches the lower line. The left stop switch 72 must be operated at the same time. However, in a configuration in which three symbols are visible from the display window 32L and an effective line is set for each position, the third “replay” symbol is Even if the left stop switch 72 is operated at the timing of reaching the line, the 9th “watermelon” symbol can be stopped on the upper line.

  “Cherry” symbols are placed in two locations, No. 5 and No. 13. Accordingly, the left reel 42L needs to rotate by 8 symbols after the 5th “cherry” symbol reaches the lower line until the 13th “cherry” symbol reaches the lower line. . Similarly, it is necessary for the left reel 42L to rotate by 13 symbols after the 13th “cherry” symbol reaches the lower line until the 5th “cherry” symbol reaches the lower line. is there. However, since the left reel 42L can only slide up to 4 symbols, if the left stop switch 72 is operated at the timing after the “cherry” symbol passes the lower line, the “cherry” symbol is valid. It cannot be stopped on the line. In other words, the “cherry” symbol from the 6th “reach” symbol to the 12th “chance” so that the “cherry” symbol can be stopped on the active line only when the left stop switch 72 is operated at a predetermined timing. A non-arranged section in which no “cherry” symbol is arranged is formed between the symbol and the “young” symbol of No. 14 to the “chance” symbol of No. 4 toward the rotating side of the left reel 42L. I can say that. By the way, in order to stop the “Cherry” design on the active line, the time from the 20th “Replay” design reaching the bottom line until the 5th “Cherry” design reaching the bottom line. Alternatively, it is necessary to operate the left stop switch 72 after the 7th “bell” symbol reaches the lower line until the 13th “cherry” symbol reaches the lower line.

  Further, the “cherry” symbol and the “watermelon” symbol are arranged so as to be separated from each other by three symbols. That is, the “cherry” symbol and the “watermelon” symbol are arranged within a range of five symbols. This is a device for setting a position that can accommodate all of the small role winning and the replay winning in the slot machine 10 having five patterns as the reel stop mode, and further limits the operation timing of the left stop switch 72. It is a device for. In other words, between the 5th “cherry” design and the 9th “watermelon” design, and between the 9th “watermelon” design and the 13th “cherry” design, the small role winning and replaying It can be said that the section which can stop the winning symbol on the active line is formed. In this configuration, when one of the “cherry” symbol and the “watermelon” symbol stops on the active line, the other symbol does not stop on the active line. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the combination of “watermelon” and “cherry” symbols that do not stop on the active line unless the left stop switch 72 is operated at a predetermined timing, and reduce the number of slide tables prepared in advance. And the storage capacity of the main controller 131 can be reduced. When the “watermelon” symbol and the “cherry” symbol are both arranged on the active line, a combination of winning combinations will not occur when a stop switch other than the left stop switch 72 is operated as the first stop command. This is because, for example, control such as limiting the stop position is necessary, and it becomes necessary to prepare a plurality of sliding tables in advance. Here, the combination of a combination means that, for example, when a “watermelon” symbol is arranged on the upper line, a “cherry” symbol of the left reel 42L stops on the lower line, and a plurality of winnings are simultaneously made. When it occurs.

  In addition, a “chance” symbol, a “reach” symbol, and a “young” symbol are arranged above and below the “cherry” symbol as a no-benefits symbol that is not related to winning. This is a contrivance for suppressing the occurrence of a combination of a combination of a combination of symbols such as a “bell” symbol and a “cherry” symbol in which a winning is achieved by the left reel 42L alone. With this configuration, it is possible to reduce the number of slide tables prepared in advance and reduce the storage capacity of the main controller 131. When a stop switch other than the left stop switch 72 is operated as the first stop command, it is necessary to limit the effective line where the combination symbol such as “Bell” symbol is stopped in order to avoid the combination of the combination. This is because the design is separated from the design by at least one design, so that it is possible to suppress the restriction on the stop position, and it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of sliding tables prepared in advance. . In addition, a “Youth” symbol is placed upstream of the “7” symbol, and “Lucky” as a no-reward symbol between the “Replay” symbol of No. 20 and the “Bell” symbol of No. 2. The pattern is arranged. These non-privileged symbols are contrivances for preventing the stop appearance from becoming monotonous. Assuming that the symbol array is composed only of symbols related to the benefits, in this embodiment, only five types of symbols can be arranged on the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, and there is a possibility that the stop appearance becomes monotonous. Because. By the way, when all nine types of symbols are related to the benefits, there is a concern that the frequency of occurrence of overshooting increases while the number of slips of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R is determined in advance.

  As described above, the “bell” symbol and the “replay” symbol can be stopped on the active line even when the left stop switch 72 is operated at any timing. If the left stop switch 72 is operated between the time when the third “Replay” symbol reaches the lower line and the time when the ninth “watermelon” symbol reaches the lower line, It can be stopped on the active line. The “Cherry” symbol is from the 20th “Replay” symbol on the lower line to the 5th “Cherry” symbol on the lower line, or the 7th “Bell” symbol is below If the left stop switch 72 is operated during the period from reaching the line until the 13th “cherry” symbol reaches the lower line, it can be stopped on the active line. In other words, in order to stop each of the small winning and replay winning symbols on the active line, the third “Replay” symbol reaches the lower line and then the fifth “Cherry” symbol lowers the line. Operate the left stop switch 72 until it reaches the top or after the number 7 “bell” symbol reaches the bottom line until the number 9 “watermelon” symbol reaches the bottom line There is a need. In other words, if the left stop switch 72 is operated while the No. 5 “Cherry” symbol or the No. 9 “Watermelon” symbol reaches the active line, each of the small winning prizes and the re-game winning prizes will be obtained. It can also be said that the symbol can be stopped on the active line.

  Only one “7” symbol as the state transition symbol is arranged at the 17th position. Therefore, for example, the left reel 42L needs to rotate 20 symbols after the “7” symbol arrives on the lower line and then reaches the lower line. However, since the left reel 42L can only slide up to a maximum of 4 symbols, if the stop switch 72 is operated at a timing after the “7” symbol has passed on the lower line, the “7” symbol is set to the effective line. It cannot be stopped up. In order to stop the “7” symbol on the active line, the left of the 11th “Replay” symbol on the lower line until the 17th “7” symbol reaches the lower line. It is necessary to operate the stop switch 72. On the other hand, in order to stop each symbol that becomes a small role winning prize and replay winning prize on the active line, while the No. 5 “Cherry” symbol or the No. 9 “Watermelon” symbol reaches the active line, It is necessary to operate the left stop switch 72. In other words, if the left stop switch 72 is operated to stop each symbol that will be a small prize winning and replay winning on the active line, the “7” symbol does not stop on the active line, and the “7” symbol is valid. When the left stop switch 72 is operated so as to stop on the line, any of the symbols for the small role winning and the replay winning does not stop on the active line. The “7” symbol is separated from the No. 5 “Cherry” symbol by 11 symbols on the upstream side of the left reel 42 </ b> L and 8 symbols on the downstream side. This is because 7 symbols are separated on the upstream side and 12 symbols are separated on the downstream side.

  It can also be said that the “7” symbol is arranged in the non-arranged section of the “watermelon” symbol and the “cherry” symbol. Specifically, the “7” symbol is 3 symbols separated from the 13th “cherry” symbol, 7 symbols from the 9th “watermelon” symbol, and the 5th “cherry” symbol. 11 symbols are separated. In addition, the fifth “cherry” symbol is separated from the “7” symbol by eight symbols. Therefore, when the “7” symbol stops on the active line, the “watermelon” symbol and the “cherry” symbol do not stop on the active line. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to avoid occurrence of a combination of “watermelon” symbols or “cherry” symbols and “7” symbols that do not stop on the active line unless the left stop switch 72 is operated at a predetermined timing. In addition, the number of sliding tables prepared in advance can be reduced, and the storage capacity of the main controller 131 can be reduced.

  For the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R, when the stop switches 73 and 74 are operated to stop the symbols for the small role winning and the replay winning on the effective line, the symbol “7” is on the effective line. If the stop switches 73 and 74 are operated to stop the “7” symbol on the active line without stopping at any time, the symbol that does not stop on the active line will be one of the symbols that will become the small role winning prize or the replay winning prize. It is an array. However, for the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R, since the “cherry” symbol is a non-benefits symbol that does not relate to winning, it is necessary to operate the stop switches 73 and 74 at a predetermined timing in order to stop on the active line. The symbols are “Watermelon” symbol and “7” symbol.

  Next, when the display control device 111 receives the production command B, that is, an example of the chance production performed when the BB is not won, a series of display modes of the auxiliary display unit 15 illustrated in FIGS. The description will be made based on the stop points of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R. As described above, the effect command B is an effect command transmitted to the display control device 111 when a watermelon or cherry is won. Here, a case will be described as an example where the player operates the stop switches 72 to 74 aiming at the “7” symbol, that is, losing a small role prize in a situation where a cherry is won.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (a), in a game in which a chance effect is performed, when the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R start rotating as the start lever 71 is operated, The Dharma statue placed on the upper piece of wood and the youth character with a mallet are displayed. Then, it is displayed that the youth character aims at the lower piece of wood.

  When the player operates the left stop switch 72 to stop the “7” symbol of the left reel 42L on the active line, the “7” symbol of the left reel 42L stops when it reaches the lower line. In FIG. 32 (b), the "7" symbol which is the 17th symbol on the lower line, the "Youth" symbol which is the 18th symbol on the middle line, and the "Bell" symbol which is the 19th symbol on the upper line are stopped. . When the left reel 42L stops, it is displayed that the youth character punches out the lower piece of wood with a mallet. In addition, it is displayed that the dharma image sways on the piece of wood that has become one step due to the recoil of the piece of wood in the lower row and eventually becomes stable. Then, until the next time the stop switch is operated, a message is displayed indicating that the young character is aiming at the remaining one-stage piece of wood.

  Thereafter, when the player operates the middle stop switch 73 to stop the “7” symbol of the middle reel 42M on the active line, the “7” symbol of the middle reel 42M stops when it reaches the lower line. In FIG. 32 (c), the "7" symbol that is the 16th symbol on the lower line, the "Youth" symbol that is the 17th symbol on the middle line, and the "Youth" symbol that is the 18th symbol on the upper line are stopped. . That is, when the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M are stopped, the “7” symbols are stopped side by side on the lower line, and a BB winning can be established. When the middle reel 42M is stopped, the remaining one-stage piece of wood is punched with a mallet, and a dharma image is displayed to fall to the ground due to the recoil of the piece of wood. After that, until the next stop switch is operated, the dharma image that has fallen on the ground is displayed to swing.

  Further, when the player operates the right stop switch 74 to stop the “7” symbol of the right reel 42R on the active line, the “7” symbol of the right reel 42R stops when it reaches the upper line. In FIG. 32 (d), the “chance” symbol which is the 14th symbol on the lower line, the “bell” symbol which is the 15th symbol on the middle line, and the “7” symbol which is the 16th symbol on the upper line are stopped. . That is, when the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated aiming at the “7” symbol at the time of winning the cherry, the “7” symbols of the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M stop side by side on the lower line, but the right reel 42R The “7” symbol does not stop on the lower line and the BB winning is not established. When the right reel 42R stops, the dharma image that was swaying finally collapses and a disappointing pose of the youth character is displayed, suggesting that BB has not been won.

  Next, when the display control device 111 receives the effect command A, that is, an example of the chance effect performed at the time of winning the BB, a series of display modes of the auxiliary display unit 15 shown in FIGS. The description will be made based on the stop points of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R. As described above, the effect command B is an effect command transmitted to the display control device 111 when BB is won. Here, a case will be described as an example where the player operates each of the stop switches 72 to 74 in order to avoid missing a small role winning combination in a situation where a plurality of winning combinations of BB and cherry are won.

  As shown in FIG. 33A, in a game in which a chance effect is performed, when the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R start to rotate as the start lever 71 is operated, The Dharma statue placed on the upper piece of wood and the youth character with a mallet are displayed. Then, it is displayed that the youth character aims at the lower piece of wood.

  When the player operates the left stop switch 72 to avoid missing a small role winning, the “7” symbol of the left reel 42L does not stop on the active line, and the timing when the “cherry” symbol reaches the active line Stop at. In FIG. 33 (b), the “cherry” symbol which is the fifth symbol on the lower line, the “reach” symbol which is the sixth symbol on the middle line, and the “bell” symbol which is the seventh symbol on the upper line are stopped. . When the left reel 42L stops, it is displayed that the youth character punches out the lower piece of wood with a mallet. In addition, it is displayed that the dharma image sways on the piece of wood that has become one step due to the recoil of the piece of wood in the lower row and eventually becomes stable. Then, until the next time the stop switch is operated, a message is displayed indicating that the young character is aiming at the remaining one-stage piece of wood.

  Thereafter, when the player operates the middle stop switch 73 to avoid missing the small role winning, the “7” symbol of the middle reel 42M does not stop on the active line. In FIG. 33 (c), the “cherry” symbol, which is the fourth symbol on the lower line, the “watermelon” symbol, which is the fifth symbol on the middle line, and the “bell” symbol, which is the sixth symbol on the upper line, are stopped. . When the middle reel 42M is stopped, the remaining one-stage piece of wood is punched with a mallet, and a dharma image is displayed to fall to the ground due to the recoil of the piece of wood. After that, until the next stop switch is operated, the dharma image that has fallen on the ground is displayed to swing.

  Further, when the player operates the right stop switch 74 to avoid missing the small role winning, the “7” symbol of the right reel 42R does not stop on the active line. In FIG. 33 (d), the “reach” symbol which is the seventh symbol on the lower line, the “watermelon” symbol which is the eighth symbol on the middle line, and the “bell” symbol which is the ninth symbol on the upper line are stopped. . That is, if the player operates each of the stop switches 72 to 74 in a situation where BB and cherry are selected, the BB winning is not established but the cherry winning is achieved. When the right reel 42R stops, the swaying dharma image finally stabilizes while standing, and the young character takes a guts pose, suggesting that BB has been won.

  That is, in the chance effect, the same display effect is performed from when the start lever 71 is operated until the third stop command is generated, regardless of whether or not BB is won. Then, when the corresponding reel is stopped based on the third stop command, either the BB election is suggested through the standing and stabilizing of the Dharma image or the BB non-winning is suggested through the fall of the Dharma image. Is displayed.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  By setting multiple winning roles to be won for BB and Cherry as a lottery, the player will know that he has not won BB from the previous game stoppage, and will receive a cherry prize in the next game. Even if established, it is possible to leave room for winning the BB. Therefore, even if the small role winning is established, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that the BB is won, and the game in a situation where the BB is not won is monotonized. This can be suppressed. In the case of a conventional slot machine, for example, unless a stop turn called a reach eye is visible or an auxiliary performance that can be suggested for a BB win is made, Although it was difficult, in the case of the present configuration in which a plurality of winning combinations are set, in addition to the above method, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for BB winning even when a cherry prize is established.

  By setting multiple winning combinations, it is possible to suppress an increase in processing load related to the game. It is true that even when the BB winning is determined, the determination of whether or not the cherry is won is repeated, and it is possible to give the BB and the cherry a chance to win in one game. However, in the case of such a configuration, it is necessary to repeatedly determine whether or not the winning combination is made, and the processing load related to the winning lottery increases. On the other hand, in the present embodiment in which a plurality of winning combinations are set, since it is determined that a plurality of winning combinations are won by one winning determination, it is possible to suppress an increase in processing load related to winning lotteries. Become.

  In the case of winning multiple winning roles, it is possible to propose to the player the significance of operating each of the stop switches 72-74 so as not to miss the cherry winnings by configuring BB and cherry to win. It is possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous when BB is not won. In this embodiment, even if a cherry prize is established, only one or two medals are paid out. When the player bets three medals and plays a game, the medal reduction rate is set. Although it can be relaxed, the number of medals owned will decrease. The cherry prize is a prize that is not established unless the left stop switch 72 is operated at a predetermined timing. Therefore, depending on the player, there is a possibility that the cherry prize may be missed based on the balance between the effort to operate the left stop switch 72 at a predetermined timing, the number of medals actually paid out, and the cherry winning probability. Therefore, in a case where a plurality of winning combinations are won, BB and cherry are selected so that it is BB winning that the number of medals paid out is smaller than the other small role winnings. It is possible to give the player the impression of a body, and it is possible to urge the user to operate the stop switches 72 to 74 so as not to miss the cherry prize.

  When a plurality of winning combinations are won, the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are controlled to stop so that the BB winning can be established with priority over the cherry winning. Since a player generally plays a game while expecting to shift to a BB game, such a configuration allows a stop control to establish a cherry win from a BB win despite winning the BB. Priority is given, and it is possible to avoid delaying the transition to the BB game. In addition, when it is impossible to establish a BB winning, the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are controlled to stop so that a cherry winning can be achieved, so that the game won by multiple winning roles Since the stop switches 72 to 74 were not operated to establish the BB prize, neither the BB prize nor the cherry prize was established, and the disadvantage that the medal owned by the player is reduced can be suppressed. It becomes. This is because a predetermined number (two in the present embodiment) of medals is paid out if a cherry prize is established even if a BB prize is not established.

  The “bell” symbol and the “replay” symbol are arranged so that they can be stopped on the active line regardless of the timing when each of the stop switches 72 to 74 is operated, while the “watermelon” symbol and “ By placing the “Cherry” symbol so that it can be stopped on the active line only when each of the stop switches 72 to 74 is operated at a predetermined timing, It is possible to prompt the player to operate each of the stop switches 72 to 74 so that the symbol stops on the active line, and it is possible to enhance the feature of the slot machine 10 that the player can actively participate in the game. This is because it is common for a player to play a game while expecting an increase in medals owned by the player.

  The “7” symbol is arranged at a position that does not reach the active line when each of the stop switches 72 to 74 is operated at a timing at which each small part winning is not missed. In such a configuration, when each of the stop switches 72 to 74 is operated at a timing at which each small part winning is not missed, the symbol “7” does not stop on the active line even when BB is won. Therefore, in such a configuration, a player who plays a game in order to suppress a decrease in medals owned by himself by avoiding missing a small role winning will suffer a disadvantage that a BB winning is not established when winning a BB. There are concerns about new issues. Therefore, by setting a plurality of winning combinations to be won for BB and cherry, a cherry winning is established even if a BB winning is not established. Therefore, each stop switch 72 is able to reach each small role symbol on the effective line. It becomes possible to suppress the opportunity for the player who operates ˜74 to suffer a disadvantage when BB is won. This is because a predetermined number (two in the present embodiment) of medals will be paid out when the cherry prize is established.

  In the case where multiple winning combinations are won, BB and cherries will be won, and the cherries and BBs that do not win a prize will be closely associated unless each stop switch 72-74 is operated at a predetermined timing. It becomes possible, and it becomes possible to suppress suitably that the game in the condition which is not won BB becomes monotonous. If the player wins the cherry prize, it will be possible to give the BB the impression that it will be won, and it will be possible to prompt the player to operate the stop switches 72-74 to establish the cherry prize. is there. In addition, the cherry win is also established when only the cherry is won, and the probability of winning the cherry is higher than the probability of winning the BB. Therefore, even if the BB is not won, the BB win is established through the establishment of the cherry win. It is possible to have a sense of expectation. These also lead to prompting the user to operate each of the stop switches 72 to 74 so as not to miss not only the cherry prize but also each small part prize. This is because if the cherished winning is established and the BB is won, the player can be made to guess that the BB will be won even if the watermelon winning is established.

  By performing a chance effect that suggests the presence or absence of a BB win in the slot machine 10 in which a plurality of winning combinations are set, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in design related to an auxiliary effect that suggests the presence or absence of a BB win. If it is configured to perform an auxiliary effect that suggests the presence or absence of BB winning without setting multiple winning combinations, the player grasps that BB has not been won from the stop appearance in the game before the auxiliary effect is performed. When a small role winning or a re-game winning is established in a game in which an auxiliary effect is performed, the player is informed that the BB is not won without waiting for the result of the auxiliary effect. The fact that a BB win is suggested even though a small role win or a replay win has been established means that a BB win was won in the game before the auxiliary performance was performed, and the BB win was carried over. Because. In other words, for those skilled in the game who can detect the presence or absence of the BB winning from the stop appearance, the auxiliary performance that can be expected to suggest the BB winning is the assistance in the game in which neither the small role winning nor the re-game winning is achieved It will be limited to a production | presentation, and this may lead to the opportunity to perform an auxiliary production being restricted unnecessarily. On the other hand, if the winning combination is set for BB and Cherry, let the player expect that BB winning will be suggested even if a Cherry win is established in a game where chance production is performed. Is possible. In other words, in addition to the chance effect that suggests the BB winning, even if the chance effect that suggests the BB non-winning is configured, it is possible to suppress the opportunity to perform the chance effect being unnecessarily limited. Thus, it becomes possible to increase the degree of design freedom related to chance production.

  In the slot machine 10 that performs the chance effect, when each stop switch 72 to 74 is operated at a timing that does not miss each small part winning, the symbol arrangement that the “7” symbol does not reach the active line, It is possible to reduce the chance that chance production is wasted. In the game where chance production was started, each stop switch 72-74 was operated in order to stop the “7” symbol on the active line in preparation for missing the small role winning, or each small player giving up the establishment of the BB winning This is because it is possible for the player to select whether to operate each of the stop switches 72 to 74 at a timing at which the role symbol can reach the active line.

  In the case of winning the BB, it is possible to promptly indicate that the BB has been won by adopting a configuration in which a chance effect suggesting the BB winning is performed. Further, by adopting a configuration in which a chance effect is performed even when a cherry win or a watermelon win is made when BB is not won, each stop switch 72 to 74 is not missed in a game where a chance effect is performed. Can be urged to operate, and the chances that the chance effect is wasted can be reduced. The chance to win BB is about 1/300, and the chance to win cherry or watermelon is about 1/60. That is, the chance production that suggests BB non-winning than the chance production that suggests BB winning This is because if the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated in order to establish a BB prize at the time of chance production, the frequency of missing the small part prize will be increased. In this way, by setting the frequency that the chance effect suggesting BB non-winning is performed higher than the chance effect suggesting BB winning, each stop switch 72 to 74 is set at a timing that does not miss each small role winning. It is possible to prompt the user to operate, and it is possible to reduce the chance that the chance effect is wasted.

  In the chance effect, the same display effect is performed from when the start lever 71 is operated until the third stop command is generated, regardless of whether or not BB is won. Then, when the corresponding reel is stopped based on the third stop command, either the BB election is suggested through the standing and stabilizing of the Dharma image or the BB non-winning is suggested through the fall of the Dharma image. Is displayed. With such a configuration, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for BB winning until all reels 42L, 42M, and 42R stop rotating. In addition, when a chance effect that suggests BB winning is performed when winning multiple winning roles, if each stop switch 72 to 74 is operated at a timing that does not miss each small role winning, the winning of cherry will be achieved BB winning will be suggested. Therefore, it is possible to give the player an impression that the establishment of the cherry prize is related to the BB winning, and it is possible to suitably suppress the monotonization of the game when the BB is not winning. Become. This is because it is possible to give a sense of expectation that BB is won when the cherry prize is established.

  By arranging one “7” symbol on each of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, the “7” symbol does not stop on the effective line unless the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated at a predetermined timing. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the game at the time of BB non-winning from becoming monotonous. If the “7” symbol is arranged so that it can be stopped on the active line regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop switches 72 to 74, the BB winning is established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop switches 72 to 74 when winning the BB. This is because it is possible to easily grasp the presence or absence of BB winning from the stoppage. Specifically, if all the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are stopped, if a BB prize is established, it means that a BB is won, and if a BB prize is not established, it means that a BB is not won. Will end up.

  When each stop switch 72-74 is operated aiming at the “7” symbol in a situation where only the cherry is selected, the “7” symbols of the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M are stopped side by side on the lower line. Since the “7” symbol of the right reel 42R is stopped on the upper line, the stop switches 72 to 74 are not operated at the timing at which each small role symbol can reach the effective line. "When each stop switch 72-74 is operated at a timing that allows the symbol to reach the active line, it is possible to leave room for BB winning until the right reel 42R is stopped. It is possible to enhance the feeling. Therefore, it becomes possible to prevent the game at the time of BB non-winning from becoming monotonous. Incidentally, in such a configuration, if the left reel 42L and the right reel 42R are stopped prior to the middle reel 42M, the “7” symbols are stopped side by side on the right-up line, and the “7” of the middle reel 42M is stopped. Since the symbol stops on the lower line, the same effect can be obtained.

  Since the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are controlled to stop on the basis of the sliding table, it is not necessary to determine which symbols are to be stopped on the effective line after the stop switch is operated. It is possible to reduce the processing load related to the process. Further, by adopting a configuration in which the slip table is uniquely selected based on the winning number, it is not necessary to perform another process such as lottery when selecting the slip table, and the processing load in the slip table setting process can be reduced. It becomes possible.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (A) In the above embodiment, a winning combination is set for BB and Cherry as a multiple winning combination, but instead of or in addition, a winning combination for BB and other small roles (watermelon, bell) May be set. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for BB winning when a small role winning is established, and it is possible to suppress a monotonous game at the time of BB non-winning. Furthermore, if you set multiple winning combinations to be won for BB and watermelon, the players who operate each stop switch 72-74 so as not to miss the small role winning will reduce the medals owned at the time of BB winning It is possible to suitably suppress the disadvantages that occur. This is because, when a watermelon winning is established, 15 medals are paid out, so that even if a player bets on 3 medals and plays a game, the medals owned by the player increase. Also, if multiple winning combinations are selected for BB and Bell, there is a disadvantage that a player who does not operate the stop switches 72 to 74 aiming at the “7” symbol reduces the medals owned at the time of BB winning. Can be suitably suppressed. This is because eleven medals are paid out when the bell winning is achieved, and therefore, even if three medals are bet and a game is played, the medals owned by the player increase. In addition, the bell role is a role that can establish a prize regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop switches 72 to 74, and the probability of winning the bell is higher than other small roles, so to the BB winning It is possible to suitably maintain the sense of expectation.

  (B) In the above-described embodiment, the multiple winning combination for winning BB and cherry and the BB winning combination for only BB are set as the lottery combination, but only the multiple winning combination is set. It goes without saying that the configuration may be good. With such a configuration, when the BB is won, the cherry will be won, and a medal owned by the player who operates each stop switch 72 to 74 so as not to miss the small role winning is owned by the BB. It is possible to suppress the disadvantage of reducing the.

  (C) In the above embodiment, the chance effect is performed when the BB is won, when only the cherry is won, and when only the watermelon is won. It is good also as a structure which performs a chance production with a predetermined probability. However, when winning BB, such as when winning BB + cherry, it is desirable to perform chance effects that suggest BB winning as much as possible. This is because, for a game beginner who cannot detect the BB win from the stoppage, the opportunity to detect the BB win may be delayed. Moreover, it goes without saying that a chance effect may be provided in the case of losing or winning another small role or replay.

  (D) In the above-described embodiment, a configuration in which a plurality of winning combinations are set in the slot machine 10 that performs the chance effect, but a plurality of winning combinations may be set in the slot machine 10 that does not perform the chance effect. Even in such a configuration, since it becomes possible to play a game while expecting whether or not a BB prize will be established in the next game in which a cherry prize has been established, it is preferable to suppress monotonous gaming at the time of BB non-winning. It becomes possible to make it.

  (E) In the above embodiment, when each of the stop switches 72 to 74 is operated at a position where the small part winning is not missed, the symbol arrangement is such that the symbol “7” does not stop on the effective line. It is good also as a symbol arrangement | sequence which a "7" symbol stops on an active line. However, in such a configuration, when the BB is won, the “7” symbol is stopped on the active line. Therefore, the player operates the stop switches 72 to 74 to establish the BB winning, There is a concern that the chance production that suggests the BB winning will become useless.

  (F) In the above embodiment, when only the cherry is won, the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are controlled to stop based on one preset slide table. It goes without saying that the sliding table may be changed in accordance with the stop symbol and the operation order of the stop switches 72 to 74 as in the case of the above.

  (G) In the above embodiment, when the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated aiming at the “7” symbol in a situation where only the cherry is selected, the “7” symbol of the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M is displayed. In addition to this, when the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated aiming at the “7” symbol in a situation where only the watermelon is selected, the left reel The “7” symbols of 42L and the middle reel 42M may be arranged to stop on the lower line. That is, when the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated aiming at the “7” symbol during the chance effect, the “7” symbols of the two reels are stopped side by side on the effective line. With such a configuration, even a player who operates the stop switches 72 to 74 aiming at the “7” symbol at the chance production can maintain a sense of expectation for the BB prize until the last reel is stopped. It becomes.

  (H) In the above embodiment, the configuration suggests whether or not the BB is won through whether or not the Dharma image has landed safely on the ground. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. What is necessary is just the structure which can perform the auxiliary | assistance effect which suggests having won BB in the situation which is. That is, not only the structure which performs a predetermined display effect in the auxiliary display part 15 but the structure which performs the auxiliary effect which suggests having won BB using the speaker 14 grade | etc., May be sufficient. However, for example, it is desirable to avoid an auxiliary effect that directly associates the BB winning with the Dharma image in the above embodiment as an image of “7” symbol. If the player strongly expects to win BB, each stop switch 72 to 74 is set to establish a BB winning from a small winning when the “7” symbol image is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 15. This is because it is assumed to operate.

  (I) In the above embodiment, the presentation command is transmitted to the display control device 111 before starting the reel control process. However, before the operation of each of the stop switches 72 to 74 is validated. Any transmission configuration may be used. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase a sense of expectation for BB winning through a chance effect from the start stage of the game where the player operates each of the stop switches 72 to 74. In addition, it is configured to suggest the presence or absence of BB winning through whether or not the Dharma image is safely landed on the ground after all the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are stopped. However, to change the configuration and start the next game A configuration that suggests whether or not BB is won at the start of the next game such as when a bet operation is performed or when the start lever 71 is operated may be employed. That is, the timing that suggests the presence or absence of the BB win may be from the stop of all reels 42L, 42M, and 42R in the game in which the chance effect is performed until the first stop command of the next game is generated. This is because at this timing, the player can operate each of the stop switches 72 to 74 in order to establish a BB prize in the next game in which the chance effect is performed.

  Here, a chance effect that suggests the presence or absence of a BB win when a betting operation is performed to start the next game will be described based on a series of display modes in FIG. FIG. 34 shows a series of display modes showing a case where a chance effect is performed in a game in which a cherry prize is established.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (a), in a game in which a chance effect is performed, when the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R start to rotate as the start lever 71 is operated, The Dharma statue placed on the upper piece of wood and the youth character with a mallet are displayed. Then, it is displayed that the youth character aims at the lower piece of wood.

  When the player operates the left stop switch 72 to avoid missing a small role winning, the “7” symbol of the left reel 42L does not stop on the active line, and the timing when the “cherry” symbol reaches the active line Stop at. In FIG. 33 (b), the “cherry” symbol which is the fifth symbol on the lower line, the “reach” symbol which is the sixth symbol on the middle line, and the “bell” symbol which is the seventh symbol on the upper line are stopped. . When the left reel 42L stops, it is displayed that the youth character punches out the lower piece of wood with a mallet. In addition, it is displayed that the dharma image sways on the piece of wood that has become one step due to the recoil of the piece of wood in the lower row and eventually becomes stable. Then, until the next time the stop switch is operated, a message is displayed indicating that the young character is aiming at the remaining one-stage piece of wood.

  Thereafter, when the player operates the middle stop switch 73 to avoid missing the small role winning, the “7” symbol of the middle reel 42M does not stop on the active line. In FIG. 34 (c), the “cherry” symbol which is the fourth symbol on the lower line, the “watermelon” symbol which is the fifth symbol on the middle line, and the “bell” symbol which is the sixth symbol on the upper line are stopped. . When the middle reel 42M is stopped, the remaining one-stage piece of wood is punched with a mallet, and a dharma image is displayed to fall to the ground due to the recoil of the piece of wood. After that, until the next stop switch is operated, the dharma image that has fallen on the ground is displayed to swing.

  Further, when the player operates the right stop switch 74 to avoid missing the small role winning, the “7” symbol of the right reel 42R does not stop on the active line. In FIG. 34 (d), the “reach” symbol which is the seventh symbol on the lower line, the “watermelon” symbol which is the eighth symbol on the middle line, and the “bell” symbol which is the ninth symbol on the upper line are stopped. . When the right reel 42R is stopped, the swaying dharma image is stabilized in a tilted state, and the youth character is confused. That is, when all the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are stopped, it remains unknown whether or not BB is won.

  After that, when the player performs a betting operation to start the next game, if the player wins BB (that is, wins BB + cherry), the player tilts as shown in FIG. The dharma statue that has been standing is stabilized and the youth character takes a guts pose, suggesting that he has won the BB. On the other hand, when only the cherry is won, as shown in FIG. 34 (f), the tilted dharma image is displayed to stop and the young character is disappointed, and the BB is won. It is suggested that it is not.

  As a specific procedure for performing such a series of chance effects, an effect command meaning BB + cherry winning and an effect command meaning only cherry winning are set in advance, and the main control device 131 displays an effect command corresponding to the winning combination. The transmission is made to the control device 111. In addition, when a bet operation is performed, the main control device 131 transmits a bet command to the display control device 111. The display control device 111 performs a series of chance effects shown in FIGS. 34A to 34D based on the reception of the above-described effect command, and displays corresponding to the effect commands received in advance based on the reception of the bet command. (That is, FIG. 34 (e) or (f)) is performed.

  (J) In the above embodiment, a configuration has been described in which a winning combination is established when the same symbols are stopped on the active line in the normal game, but the predetermined symbols form a predetermined combination on the active line and stop. In such a case, a winning combination may be established. That is, a configuration may be adopted in which winning is established when different symbols stop on the active line, as in the JAC winning in the RB game. In the JAC winnings in the above embodiment, the “replay” symbol of the left reel 42L and the middle reel 42M and the “chance” symbol and the “lucky” symbol of the right reel 42R correspond to winning symbols corresponding to the JAC winnings.

  (K) In the above embodiment, when each of the stop switches 72 to 74 is operated at a timing at which the small part winning is not missed, the “7” symbol is not stopped on the active line, but at a predetermined timing. If the stop switch is operated with the aim of a symbol that does not stop on the active line unless the stop switch is operated, the symbol arrangement attached to each reel and the state transition symbol are not to stop on the active line. The kind of design is arbitrary.

  (L) In the above embodiment, when the cherry is won, the “cherry” symbol is stopped at the upper or lower stage of the left reel 42L regardless of whether or not the BB is won. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. Alternatively, the stop position of the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 42L changes depending on whether the BB is won, or the stop appearance of the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R changes depending on whether the BB is won. Good. With these configurations, it is possible to determine the presence / absence of the BB winning from the stop-out when the cherry winning is established, and it is possible to suppress the monotonous game at the time of the BB non-winning. For example, when the BB symbol is not selected, the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 42L stops at the upper or lower level, and when the BB symbol is selected, the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 42L stops at the middle level. This is because when the player stops at the upper stage or the lower stage, if the player stops at the middle stage, it is possible to make the player feel that he / she was lonely even though he was elected BB. As a method for realizing these configurations, a slip table used when winning BB and cherry and a slip table used when winning only cherry are stored in advance, and in response to a stop command. A configuration in which the sliding table is changed as appropriate can be considered.

  The following means are assumed based on these configurations.

  When there is effective position setting means (main control device 131) capable of setting a plurality of effective positions based on acceptance of the game medium, and the effective position setting means sets a plurality of effective positions, the stop drive control means When the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which it is impossible to establish the second prize and the second winning combination is won, the first prize is awarded at a predetermined effective position (medium line). The driving means are controlled to stop so as to be established, and only the predetermined combination (cherry combination) to be won when winning the plurality of winning combinations is won, and the first prize corresponding to the predetermined combination is established. When the stop operation means is operated at a possible timing, the drive means is controlled to stop so that the first winning is established at another effective position different from the first effective position. That the gaming machine.

  Alternatively, stop information group storage means for storing in advance a plurality of stop information groups that can define the relationship between the reaching pattern that has reached the effective position and the stop pattern that stops at the effective position, and depending on the lottery result of the combination Stop information group selecting means for selecting one stop information group from the plurality of stop information groups, and stop information group storing means for storing the stop information group selected by the stop information group selecting means, the stop information group The selection means is configured to select different stop information groups when winning the multiple winning combination and when winning only the predetermined winning combination (cherry role) when winning the multiple winning combination, A gaming machine, wherein the stop drive control means is configured to perform stop drive control of each of the drive means based on a stop information group stored in the stop information group storage means.

  (M) In the above embodiment, two types of “watermelon” symbol and “cherry” symbol are set as symbols that do not stop on the active line unless the stop switch is operated at a predetermined timing. May be. An example will be described with reference to FIG. 7. For example, in the case of a slot machine in which no cherry winning is set, it is necessary to operate each stop switch so that the “watermelon” symbol stops on the active line. In other words, in the case of the left reel, it is necessary to operate the stop switch between the time when the third “replay” symbol reaches the lower line and the time when the ninth “watermelon” symbol reaches the lower line. . However, when the stop switch is operated at such timing, since the “watermelon” symbol and the “7” symbol are separated by 7 symbols, the “7” symbol does not stop on the effective line. Therefore, even with such a configuration, it is possible to achieve the same operational effects as the above-described embodiment. In such a configuration, it goes without saying that it is desirable to set a multiple winning combination to be won for BB and watermelon instead of a multiple winning combination to be won for BB and Cherry.

  (N) The position where the “7” symbol is arranged is “(()” from the symbol arranged at a position where the “cherry” symbol and the “watermelon” symbol can be stopped on the effective line to the upstream side where the reel rotates. The maximum number of symbols that can be slid on the reel) + (number of symbols visible from the display window) −1 ”is a position more than the symbol, and“ (number of symbols visible from the display window) −1 on the downstream side It suffices if it is a position away from the symbol. Also, if there is only one type of symbol that will be missed, “(maximum number of symbols on which the reel can slide) + (display window) from the position where the symbol is placed to the upstream side where the reel rotates. The number of symbols that can be visually recognized from -1) is more than the symbol, and "7" symbols are placed downstream of "(number of symbols visible from the display window) -1" or more. That's fine. By adopting such a configuration, when each stop switch is operated at a timing at which a symbol that is missing may be stopped on the active line, the symbol “7” is stopped at a position where it cannot be visually recognized from the display window. This makes it possible to reduce the opportunity for wasted opportunity production. In the case of a configuration in which only one symbol is visible from the display window and can be slid by a maximum of four symbols, the position where the “7” symbol is arranged is The position is 4 (= 4 + 1-1) away from the position where the generated symbol can be stopped on the effective line, more than 4 (= 4 + 1-1) on the upstream side of the reel rotation, and 0 (= 1-1) downstream. Any position that is more than the symbol is sufficient. In other words, in the case of such a configuration, the “7” symbol can be arranged at an arbitrary position as long as it is a location separated by four symbols or more on the upstream side. It should be noted that, as in the above-described embodiment, from the symbol arranged at a position where no overwriting occurs, the “(maximum number of symbols that can be slid on the reel) + (the symbol that can be seen from the display window) is on the upstream side where the reel rotates. Number) -1 ”a position that is more than the symbol, and also on the downstream side,“ (the maximum number of symbols that can be slid on the reel) + (the number of symbols that can be visually recognized from the display window) −1 ”a position that is more than the symbol It is most preferable to arrange “7” symbols in In such a case, when each stop switch is operated at a timing at which the “7” symbol can be stopped on the effective line, the symbol that is missed does not reach the effective line.

  (O) In the above embodiment, the “cherry” design and the “watermelon” design are arranged within the range of 5 designs. For example, it may be arranged within a range of 4 symbols. With such a configuration, it is possible to provide a wide range of timings at which the “cherry” symbol and the “watermelon” symbol can be stopped on the effective line, and to reduce the frequency of missing. . However, in the case of a slot machine that can set a plurality of effective lines, it is desirable to dispose at least as many symbols as are visible from the display window so as to avoid the occurrence of a combination of winning combinations.

  (P) In the above embodiment, a slot machine that can play a game when 1 to 3 medals are bet has been described. However, a game is played only when 3 medals are bet. It is obvious that the above-described configuration may be applied to a slot machine capable of performing the same, and even in such a case, the same operational effects as those of the above-described embodiment are obtained. In such a case, if the “cherry” symbol and “watermelon” symbol are arranged within the range of seven symbols, the symbols for the small role winning and replay winning can be stopped on the active line. It is. In other words, when the number of valid lines set is constant, the arrangement is within the range of “(number of reel stop modes) + (number of positions where valid lines are set) −1”. Good.

  (Q) In the above embodiment, the slot machine has only one type of symbol combination corresponding to each winning mode in the base game, but there are a plurality of types of symbol combinations corresponding to the winning mode such as JAC winning. In the case of a slot machine having the above, it is desirable that the symbol arrangement of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R is configured as follows. Here, as an example, a slot machine in which a BB winning is established in both cases where the “7” symbol is stopped side by side and the “youth” symbol is stopped side by side will be described. In such a configuration, when the symbol arrangement is such that the BB winning is not achieved unless each of the stop switches 72 to 74 is operated at a predetermined timing, 5 symbols or more having the same identification information (more than a preset reel stop mode). It is necessary to form non-arranged sections that are spaced apart. That is, the “7” symbol and the “youth” symbol are arranged so that the interval between the “7” symbols is 5 symbols or more and the interval between the “youth” symbols is 5 symbols or more. At this time, the interval between the “7” symbol, which is a different symbol, and the “young” symbol may be arbitrary. Further, when the “7” symbol and the “youth” symbol are arranged on the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R one by one, the intervals between the “7” symbols and the “youth” symbols are the same (ie, “ If the symbol is “7”, the number of symbols (ie, 20 symbols) passing through the predetermined position after the “7” symbol) reaches the predetermined position and then rotates once and reaches the predetermined position again. Will be equal. Therefore, even in such a configuration, it is possible to make a symbol arrangement in which a BB winning is not established unless each of the stop switches 72 to 74 is operated at a predetermined timing. On the other hand, in the case of a symbol array in which a BB prize is established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop switches 72 to 74, symbols having the same identification information are arranged at intervals of within 4 symbols (within a preset maximum number of slips). There is a need. That is, the “7” symbol and the “youth” symbol are arranged so that the interval between the “7” symbols is within 4 symbols and the interval between the “youth” symbols is within 4 symbols. At this time, the interval between the “7” symbol, which is a different symbol, and the “young” symbol may be arbitrary. Needless to say, this symbol arrangement is not limited to the BB winning, but is the same even when there are a plurality of combinations of symbols corresponding to the small role winning or the replay winning.

  (R) In the above embodiment, the slot machine that performs so-called table control for stopping each reel based on the sliding table has been described. However, the number of sliding of the corresponding reel after the stop switch is operated is determined based on a predetermined program. It may be a slot machine that performs so-called program control.

  (S) In the above embodiment, the slip table is set in the slip table storage area 153b formed in the RAM 153 of the main controller 131. However, the address information or the like from which the slip table to be referred to can be derived is stored. Even in the configuration, it is obvious that the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  (T) In the above-described embodiment, the main control device 131 determines whether or not the chance effect is performed. However, the display control device 111 may determine the chance effect. If the main control device 131 is configured to sequentially transmit to the display control device 111 the presence / absence of a winning combination, the progress of the game, the stoppage of a reel that has stopped based on each stop command, etc., to the display control device 111, the received command content Based on this, it is possible to determine whether or not the display control device 111 performs a chance effect. With this configuration, it is possible to achieve the same operational effects as in the above embodiment while reducing the processing load on the main control device 131.

  (U) In the above-described embodiment, it is suggested that the BB is won through stabilization while the Dharma image is standing, and such a chance effect is performed only when the BB is won. It is good also as a structure performed also at the time of non-winning. However, since the player may not be able to grasp the presence or absence of the BB when the configuration is performed even when the BB is not won, it is desirable that the probability of performing when the BB is not won is low. For example, a chance effect that is stable in a state where a Dharma image is standing is always performed when the BB is won, and is performed at, for example, 1/100, when it is determined that the chance effect is performed when the BB is not won. With such a configuration, the chance effect that stabilizes with the Dharma image standing when BB is won will be performed at about 1/300, and the probability of winning a cherry or watermelon (that is, the probability of performing a chance effect when BB is not won) ) Is about 1/60, so the chance effect that stabilizes in a state where the Dharma image stands when BB is not won will be performed in about 1/6000. Therefore, when the dharma image is stable in a standing state, it is possible to increase a sense of expectation that the BB is won, and it is possible to suppress a monotonous game when the BB is not won.

  The following means are assumed based on these configurations.

  Auxiliary effect means (auxiliary display unit 15, display control device 111) for performing an auxiliary effect (chance effect) and an auxiliary effect determination means (chance effect setting processing function S709 of the main control device 131) for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary effect. -S713), and when the auxiliary effect determining means determines that the auxiliary effect is to be performed, the auxiliary effect means is a first auxiliary effect that is performed at a higher probability when the specific role is won than when the specific role is not selected ( One of the auxiliary effects (the chance effect that stabilizes in a state where the Dharma image is standing) and the second auxiliary effect (the chance effect that the Dharma image falls) that is performed at a higher probability when the specific role is not won than when the specific role is won A gaming machine characterized by

  (V) In the above-described embodiment, a privilege for paying out medals is awarded when a small role winning is established. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and a configuration in which a player is given some privilege. If it is. For example, a configuration in which prizes other than medals are paid out when a small winning combination is established. Further, in a slot machine that does not have an actual medal insertion or medal payout function and manages credits owned by a player, an increase in credited medals corresponds to provision of a privilege.

  (W) In the above-described embodiment, the belt on which the design is printed is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical skeleton member 50. However, the cylindrical skeleton member and the belt are integrally formed, and the design is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the belt. It is good also as a structure which sticks separately. In such a case, the integrally formed outer peripheral surface corresponds to an endless belt or a rotating body.

  (X) In the above embodiment, a slot machine having three reels arranged in parallel and having five lines as effective lines has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, five reels arranged in parallel It may be a slot machine provided or a slot machine having seven effective lines.

  (Y) Although the so-called A type slot machine has been described in the above embodiment, a B type, a C type, a combined type of A type and C type, a combined type of B type and C type, and further a CT game are provided. The present invention may be applied to any type of slot machine such as the above type, and it is clear that the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained in any case. In addition, examples of bonus winning in each type include BB winning, RB winning, SB winning, CT winning and the like.

  (Z) The symbols of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are not limited to pictures, numbers, characters, and the like, but may be geometric lines or figures. In addition, the design can be configured by light, color, or the like, the design can be configured by a three-dimensional shape or the like, and the design can be configured by combining these. That is, it is sufficient that the symbol has a function as identification information (identification information).

  (A) In the above embodiment, an example in which the slot machine 10 is embodied has been shown. However, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine of a type in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are fused. That is, in the slot machine, instead of the medal insertion and medal payout functions, a gaming machine having a ball insertion and ball payout function such as a pachinko machine may be used. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only a ball can be handled as a gaming value in the gaming hall. Therefore, the gaming value seen in the current gaming hall in which pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed is used. Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the location of the gaming machine can be solved.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine as a gaming machine, 11 ... Housing which comprises a part of gaming machine body, 12 ... Front door which constitutes a part of gaming machine body or opening / closing member of gaming machine body, 14 ... Speaker, 15 ... Auxiliary display unit constituting auxiliary effect means, 31... Display window, 42... Fluctuation display means and reel as rotating cylinder or rotating body, 61... Stepping motor constituting fluctuation display means and drive means, 71 ... start lever as start operation means, 72 to 74 ... stop switch as stop operation means, 111 ... display control device constituting auxiliary effect means, 131 ... main control device constituting lottery means, stop drive control means, etc. 151: CPU constituting various control means such as main control means, 152, 153 ... ROM, RAM as storage means, 161 ... power supply device.

Claims (1)

A plurality of circling bodies that circulate in the circumferential direction and that are provided with a plurality of kinds of patterns in the circumferential direction;
A display window that allows a part of the design to be visually recognized with respect to each orbiting body,
An accepting means for accepting game media;
Start operation means operated to start the circulation of each of the circulating bodies;
Lottery means for lottery of a role such as a predetermined role and a specific role based on the reception of the game medium and the operation of the start operation means;
A driving means provided for each of the rotating bodies, and for rotating the rotating bodies;
Start drive control means for starting and controlling the drive means so as to start the circulation of the revolving bodies based on the operation of the start operation means;
A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the lap of each of the lap members;
Based on the operation of each stop operation means, the rotation of the circuit body corresponding to the operated stop operation means is stopped within a predetermined period from the operation timing of each stop operation means. When the lottery is won, stop drive control means for stopping and controlling the respective drive means so that the pattern corresponding to the selected role can stop at an effective position visible from the display window,
A medium granting means for granting a game medium to a player as the establishment of the first prize when the lottery result of the winning combination is the predetermined winning combination and a predetermined pattern or a combination of predetermined patterns stops at the effective position;
State transition means for transitioning the gaming state to a special gaming state advantageous to the player as the second prize is established when the lottery result of the combination is a specific combination winning and the combination of the specific pattern stops at the effective position;
In a gaming machine comprising reservation storage means for storing and storing the specific combination winning when the lottery result of the combination is the specific winning combination and the second winning is not established,
As the lottery role, a plurality of winning roles to be won are set for the specific role and the predetermined role,
When the stop drive control means is won in the multiple winning combination, the second prize can be established with priority over the first prize, and the second prize cannot be established. The game machine is characterized in that each driving means is controlled to stop and drive so that the first prize can be established.

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