JP2013027578A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine by which a game can be prevented from becoming monotonous.SOLUTION: When a start lever 41 provided in a slot machine 10 is operated after two or three tokens are charged, a lottery for a winning combination is performed inside, and reels 32L, 32M, 32R visually recognizable via display windows 26L, 26M, 26R start to rotate. When stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to the respective switches 42 to 44 stop. In such a case, when a game mode is in a notification mode, it becomes more advantageous to a player to start a game by betting two tokens than to start it by betting three; when not in the notification mode, it is more advantageous to the player to start the game by betting three than to start it by betting two.

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, an effective line is set, and then the player operates the start lever to play a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) role or small role in the slot machine, A lottery such as a re-game is performed and each reel starts to rotate. After each reel starts rotating, each reel is sequentially stopped to finish one game. When all reels stop rotating, the winning combination will be awarded if the combination of the winning combination on the active line is stopped, and the player will receive a medal reward or a game state transition privilege. Is done. In such a slot machine, it is general that a plurality of BET buttons are provided, and in addition to directly inserting medals, it is possible to indirectly insert medals by operating these BET buttons (see, for example, Patent Document 1). .

JP 2003-180924 A

  In the case of a slot machine in recent years, a player can directly insert medals greater than or equal to the maximum bet number or operate a BET button capable of setting the maximum bet number in order to set a maximum bet number and start a game. It is common. For this reason, operations related to the setting of the number of bets are monotonized, which leads to monotonization of the game.

  The above problem is not limited to slot machines, but also applies to other gaming machines that display a variety of patterns after the number of bets has been set and then end the variable display based on the operation of the stop operation means. It is a problem.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a monotonous game.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, a circulation display means for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns, a start operation means operated to generate a start command, a lottery means for lottery drawing, and a cyclic display of the patterns A stop operation means that is operated to stop, and the cyclic display of the picture based on the generation of the start command, and the cyclic display of the picture based on the operation of the stop operation means, When the display control means for controlling the display of the circulation display means and the winning symbol corresponding to the winning winning combination in the winning combination form a predetermined combination at the effective position and stop, the player is given a privilege as winning establishment. A privilege granting means for granting, and the game is started based on the occurrence of the start command, and the game is terminated based on the fact that the cyclic display of the pattern is stopped or the privilege is given A first gaming state transition means for transitioning to the first gaming state, a second gaming state transition means for transitioning to the second gaming state, and a bet for setting a betting number of game media when performing the game. The start operation means when the start operation means is operated in a situation where the number setting means and the bet number setting means set the first bet number, and in the situation where the bet number setting means sets the second bet number And when the start command is generated under the first gaming state, the bet number setting means sets the first bet number. When the start command is generated in the second gaming state so that the player's advantage is higher than the case where the second bet number is set and the second betting state is generated, the bet number setting means The first bet amount is set when the second bet amount is set. As preferred degree of the player is higher than setting, characterized in that a game condition setting means for setting the game condition.

  It becomes possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

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 front view of a housing | casing. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the symbol which can be visually recognized from a display window, and a combination line. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. Block diagram of the slot machine. The flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows a normal process. The flowchart which shows a lottery process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for normal state 3 bets. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 2 sheets of normal states. The flowchart which shows a reel control process. The flowchart which shows a stop pre-process. The flowchart which shows BB state process. The flowchart which shows RB state processing. The flowchart which shows a position setting process. The top view of a credit insertion device. FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view of the credit input device taken along line AA in FIG. 19. The side view of a center unit. The bottom view of a center unit. (A) is a top view of the holding collar, (b) is a bottom view of the holding collar. (A) is an inner side view of the holding collar, (b) is an outer side view of the holding collar. (A) is a top view of the unit holding recess, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the unit holding recess along line BB in (a). The top view of a position detection sensor. The flowchart which shows a state command process. The flowchart which shows lottery result command processing.

  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 open, and FIG. 2 is a front view of a body 11. FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The casing 11 is formed in a box shape having an open front as a whole, and is attached by, for example, driving nails against a so-called island facility when installed in the game hall.

  A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. That is, the housing 11 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 13a and 13b on the left side when viewed from the front, and the front door 12 has a bearing portion 14a at a position corresponding to each support shaft 13a and 13b. , 14b are provided. When the support shafts 13a and 13b are inserted into the bearing portions 14a and 14b, the front door 12 rotates about an opening / closing axis extending in the vertical direction connecting the support shafts 13a and 13b to the housing 11. The front door 12 can be opened and closed by rotating the front door 12 so as to be movable. Further, the front door 12 is brought into a locked state that cannot be opened by a locking device 20 provided on the back surface thereof. A key cylinder 21 that is integrated with the locking device 20 is provided on the upper right side of the front door 12, and is configured such that the locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 21.

  A game panel 25 for notifying the player of the game state is provided above the center of the front door 12. The game panel 25 is formed with three vertically long display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. The display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R may be combined into a single display window.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate 30, and a reel unit 31 constituting variable display means is attached to the upper part of the partition plate 30. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M, and a right reel 32R each formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape). Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is rotatably supported so that the central axis thereof is the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are disposed on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R correspond to the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R on a one-to-one basis. . Accordingly, a part of the surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is visible through the corresponding display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. Further, when the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotated forward, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are projected as if moving from top to bottom through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  Here, the configuration of the reel unit 31 will be briefly described.

  Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is connected to a stepping motor, and each reel 32L, 32M, and 32R can be individually rotated, that is, independently driven by the driving of each stepping motor. . For example, the stepping motor is set to rotate once by giving a drive signal of 504 pulses (hereinafter also referred to as an excitation pulse), and the rotation position of the stepping motor, that is, the rotation position of the reel is determined by this excitation pulse. Be controlled. In the reel unit 31, a reel index sensor for detecting that the reel has made one rotation is installed on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. When the reel index sensor detects that the reel has made one rotation, a detection signal is output to the main controller 101 described later each time the reel is detected. Therefore, main controller 101 determines the angular position of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R for each rotation based on the detection signal of the reel index sensor and the number of excitation pulses output until the detection signal is input. It can be confirmed and corrected.

  On the outer peripheral surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a plurality of symbols as identification information are drawn in the long side direction (circumferential direction). More specifically, 21 symbols are drawn at equal intervals. Therefore, in order to switch the symbol at a predetermined position to the next symbol, it is necessary to output 24 pulses (= 504 pulses / 21 symbols) of excitation pulses. Further, the main control device 101 grasps the symbols visible from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R based on the number of excitation pulses output after the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input, or displays the display window. It is possible to perform control to stop a predetermined symbol at a position where it can be visually recognized from 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  Next, the symbols drawn on the reels 32L, 32M, 32R will be described.

  FIG. 5 shows a symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R. As shown in the figure, 21 symbols are arranged in a row on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Further, numbers from 0 to 20 are assigned to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. These numbers are symbols that are visible to the main controller 101 from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. Is a number for recognizing and not actually attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, in the following description, the number is used for explanation.

  As symbols, “Blue 7” symbol (for example, 20th of left reel 32L), “Youth” symbol (for example, 19th of left reel 32L), “Replay” symbol (for example, 18th of left reel 32L), “Cherry” symbol (eg, 17th on left reel 32L), “Watermelon” symbol (eg, 16th on left reel 32L), “Bell” symbol (eg, 15th on left reel 32L), “White 7” symbol There are eight types (for example, the 13th of the left reel 32L) and the “red 7” symbol (for example, the 6th of the left reel 32L). As shown in FIG. 5, the numbers and arrangement orders of various symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are completely different.

  Each of the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R is formed so that there are three symbols from which the entire symbol can be visually recognized out of the twenty-one symbols attached to the corresponding reel. Therefore, when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols are visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  In this slot machine 10, a total of five combination lines are set, connecting three positions where these nine symbols become visible, three in parallel in the horizontal direction and two in the diagonal direction. ing. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, as a horizontal combination line, the upper line L1 connecting the upper symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the middle symbol of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are connected. A line L2 and a lower line L3 connecting the lower symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are set. Further, as a combination line in the oblique direction, a lower right line L4 connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, the lower symbol of the right reel 32R, the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, and the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M. A right rising line L5 connecting the upper symbol of the symbol and the right reel 32R is set. And, when the combination line is activated, that is, when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on the effective line, a privilege that a predetermined number of medals as game media are paid out is given or the gaming state is shifted as winning establishment. Benefits are granted.

  FIG. 7 shows a combination of symbols for winning and a privilege to be given when winning.

  As the small role winning in which only the medal is paid out, there are a watermelon winning and a first specific winning award to a ninth specific winning award. When the “watermelon” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stop alongside the active line, five medals are paid out as a watermelon prize. One of the “red 7” symbol, “blue 7” symbol, “white 7” symbol of the left reel 32L, “bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M, “red 7” symbol, “blue 7” symbol of the right reel 32R , When one of the “white 7” symbols stops on the active line, 15 medals are paid out as a specific winning combination. For example, when the “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L, the “bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the “red 7” symbol of the right reel 32R stop side by side on the active line, the first specific winning combination is awarded. It becomes.

  As a state transition prize in which a game state transition is performed, there is a BB prize. When the “red 7” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped on the active line, a BB win is made and the gaming state shifts to a big bonus state (hereinafter referred to as “BB state”).

  As a prize to which a privilege other than medal payout or game state transition is given, there is a re-game prize. When the “replay” symbols of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R stop side by side on the active line, the medals are not paid out or the game state is not transferred as a re-game winning, but the next game is not inserted without inserting medals. A re-game privilege that allows a game to be played is given.

  Hereinafter, a combination of symbols corresponding to each winning prize is also referred to as a winning symbol combination. For example, the combination of the first specific combination symbol is a combination of the symbols that become the first specific combination winning combination, that is, the combination of the “red 7” symbol, the “bell” symbol, and the “red 7” symbol. The symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R corresponding to the winnings are also referred to as winning symbols. For example, the first specific combination symbol is a “red 7” symbol on the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R, and a “bell” symbol on the middle reel 32M.

  On the lower left side of the game panel 25, a start lever 41 that is operated to start rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is provided. The start lever 41 constitutes start operation means or start operation means operated to start rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, that is, to start variable display of symbols. When the start lever 41 is operated while a predetermined number of medals are inserted, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate.

  On the right side of the start lever 41, button-like stop switches 42 to 44 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are provided. Each of the stop switches 42 to 44 is disposed immediately below the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R to be stopped. That is, when the left stop switch 42 is operated, the rotation of the left reel 32L is stopped. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 32M is stopped and the right stop switch 44 is operated. In this case, the rotation of the right reel 32R is stopped. The stop switches 42 to 44 constitute stop operation means operated to stop the variable display of symbols based on the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

  On the lower right side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, a medal insertion slot 45 for inserting medals is provided. The medal slot 45 constitutes an input means for inputting game media. Further, if attention is paid to the point that the medal insertion slot 45 is directly inserted by the player, it can be said that the medal insertion slot 45 constitutes a direct input means for directly inputting the game medium.

  The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are guided to either the storage passage 47 or the discharge passage 48 by a selector 46 as passage switching means provided on the back surface of the front door 12. More specifically, the selector 46 is provided with a medal path switching solenoid 46a. When the medal path switching solenoid 46a is not excited, the medal is guided to the discharge path 48, and when the medal path switching solenoid 46a is excited, the medal is switched. Is guided to the storage passage 47 side. The medal guided to the storage passage 47 is guided to the hopper device 51 housed inside the housing 11. On the other hand, the medal guided to the discharge passage 48 is guided to the medal tray 50 from the medal discharge port 49 provided in the lower front portion of the front door 12 and returned to the player.

  The hopper device 51 includes a storage tank 52 that stores medals and a payout device 53 that pays out medals to a player. The payout device 53 rotates a medal payout rotating plate (not shown) to discharge the medal to the opening 48 a provided in the discharge passage 48 and to pay out the medal to the medal tray 50 through the discharge passage 48. It has become. Further, a reserve tank 54 is provided on the right side of the hopper device 51 to avoid storing a predetermined amount or more of medals in the storage tank 52. Inside the storage tank 52 of the hopper device 51, a guide plate 52a for discharging medals from the storage tank 52 to the reserve tank 54 is provided. Therefore, when medals are stored more than the height at which the guide plate 52 a is provided, the medals are stored in the reserve tank 54.

  A button-like return switch 55 is provided below the medal slot 45. When the return switch 55 is operated in a situation where a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 45 is jammed in the selector 46, the selector 46 is mechanically operated so that the medal jammed in the selector 46 becomes a medal. It is returned from the discharge port 49.

  A credit input device 1100 is provided on the lower left side of the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. The credit input device 1100 includes a first credit input switch 56, a second credit input switch 57, and a third credit input switch 58. The first credit insertion switch 56 is for inserting three credited virtual medals as game media at a time. The second credit insertion switch 57 is for inserting two virtual medals at a time, and the third credit insertion switch 58 is for inserting one virtual medal. Although details will be described later, in the slot machine 10, the positions of the first credit insertion switch 56, the second credit insertion switch 57, and the third credit insertion switch 58 are changed depending on the gaming state. Each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 constitutes input means for inputting a game medium together with the medal insertion slot 45. It should be noted that the medal insertion slot 45 is accompanied by an operation of directly inserting a medal by the player, whereas each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is only accompanied by an operation of inserting a virtual medal based on the storage memory. In other words, it can be said to constitute indirect input means for indirectly inputting game media.

  A settlement switch 59 is provided on the left side of the start lever 41. In other words, 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 payout medals at the time of winning as virtual medals. When the settlement switch 59 is operated under the stored and stored condition, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal discharge port 49 as an actual medal. 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 59 constitutes a checkout operation means for actually paying out the stored game media.

  Below the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R of the game panel 25, a credit display unit 60 that displays the number of virtual medals credited, and a remaining payout number that displays the number of remaining medals to be paid out before the BB state ends. A display unit 61 and a payout number display unit 62 for displaying the number of medals paid out at the time of winning are provided. Although these display parts 60-62 are comprised by the 7 segment display, it is naturally possible to substitute by a liquid crystal display etc. FIG.

  Here, the relationship between the number of medals bet and the combination line to be activated will be described with reference to FIG. If a medal is inserted from the medal slot 45 at the start of the game, a bet is placed.

  When the first medal is inserted into the medal slot 45, the bet number is 1, and the middle line L2 is activated. When the second medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the number of bets becomes 2, and a total of three combination lines including the upper line L1 and the lower line L3 in addition to the middle line L2 are activated. When the third medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the number of bets becomes 3, and all the combination lines L1 to L5 are activated.

  When four or more medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, if the number of virtual medals stored and stored at that time is less than 50, the surplus medals exceeding three are stored in the slot machine 10. Then, the virtual medal number on the credit display unit 60 is added and displayed. On the other hand, when the number of virtual medals is 50 or reaches 50, the selector 46 switches from the storage passage 47 to the discharge passage 48, and the surplus medals are returned from the medal discharge port 49 to the medal tray 50. Is done.

  Further, virtual medals are stored and stored, and when any of the first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is operated at the start of the game, the virtual medals are inserted and a bet is made. When any of the first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is operated, the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60 is subtracted by the number of inserted virtual medals. Is the same as the case where a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 45, and the description is omitted.

  Incidentally, when any of the first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is operated and the virtual medal to be inserted is not stored and stored, for example, when the display of the credit display unit 60 is 2, the first For example, when the credit insertion switch 56 is operated, all the numerical values in the credit display unit 60 are subtracted to 0, and a bet is made for the amount of virtual medals that can be inserted.

  The upper part of the front door 12 has an upper lamp 63 that lights up or flashes as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right sounds that produce various sound effects as the game progresses and inform the player of the gaming state. Speaker 64 and an auxiliary display unit 65 for giving various information to the player. The auxiliary display unit 65 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses, and it can be considered that the game by each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is caused by the main display unit. This is referred to as an auxiliary display unit 65. A display control device 81 for driving the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65 is provided on the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 65.

  A power supply box 70 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 51 inside the housing 11. The power supply box 70 accommodates a power supply device 91 therein, and includes a power switch 71, a reset switch 72, a setting key insertion hole 73, and the like. The power switch 71 is a start switch for supplying power to each unit including the main controller 101. The reset switch 72 is a switch for resetting an error state of the slot machine 10. Further, the setting key insertion hole 73 is used by a hole manager or the like to adjust the appearance of medals. 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 73 and turning it ON. The reset switch 72 is operated not only when the error state is reset but also when the winning probability of the slot machine 10 is changed.

  Above the reel unit 31, a main control device 101 that manages and manages games is attached to the housing 11.

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

  The main control device 101 is equipped with a microcomputer centering on a CPU 102 which is an arithmetic processing means. In addition to the power supply device 91, a clock circuit 103 that outputs a rectangular wave with a predetermined frequency, an input / output port 104, and the like are connected to the CPU 102 via an internal bus. The main control device 101 functions as a main board built in the slot machine 10.

  On the input side of the main controller 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a reel index sensor that individually detects that each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R has made one rotation) and a start detection sensor that detects an operation of the start lever 41 are provided. 41a, stop detection sensors 42a to 44a that individually detect the operation of each of the stop switches 42 to 44, a inserted medal detection sensor 45a that detects a medal inserted from the medal slot 45, and a medal paid out from the hopper device 51. Payout detection sensor 51a, credit insertion detection sensors 56a-58a that individually detect the operation of each credit insertion switch 56-58, settlement detection sensor 59a that detects the operation of the settlement switch 59, and reset detection that detects the operation of the reset switch 72 Sensor 72a, setting key insertion hole 7 Various sensors such as a setting key detection sensor 73a for detecting that a setting key has been inserted and the ON operation has been connected, and a position detection sensor 2700 for detecting the positions of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are connected. Is output to the CPU 102 via the input / output port 104.

  A power supply device 91 is connected to the input side of the main control device 101 via an input / output port 104. The power supply device 91 includes a power supply unit 91 a that supplies driving power to the electronic devices of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 101, a power failure monitoring circuit 91 b, and the like.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the power-off state and generates a power failure signal not only at the time of power failure but also when the power switch 71 powers off. For this reason, the power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of 12 VDC in this example output from the power supply unit 91a, and determines that the power supply has been shut off when this drive voltage drops below, for example, 10 volts. Power outage signal is output. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the CPU 102 and the input / output port 104. The CPU 102 recognizes this power failure signal and executes a power failure process described later. The power failure signal is also supplied to the display control device 81.

  The power supply unit 91a is configured to output a stabilized voltage of 5 volts that is used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main controller 101 even when the output voltage drops below 10 volts. As a time for outputting the stabilization voltage, a sufficient time for executing the power failure processing by the main control device 101 is secured.

  On the output side of the main controller 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a stepping motor for rotating the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R), a medal path switching solenoid 46a provided in the selector 46, a hopper device 51, a credit The display unit 60, the remaining payout number display unit 61, the payout number display unit 62, the display control device 81, the external concentration terminal board 121 capable of transmitting information to a hall management device (not shown), the credit input device 1100, etc. Connected through.

  The display control device 81 is a control device for driving the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65, and includes a substrate on which a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like for driving these are integrated. Then, after receiving a signal from the main controller 101, the display controller 81 independently controls the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65. Therefore, the display control device 81 is a sub-base for executing auxiliary control in relation to the main control device 101 which is a main base for overall management of games. Various display units 60 to 62 may be configured to be driven and controlled by the display control device 81.

  The CPU 102 described above includes a ROM 105 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 102 and fixed value data, and a work area that temporarily stores various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 105. In addition to the RAM 106 for assuring, as is well known, various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data transmission / reception circuit, a credit counter for counting the number of credits, etc. Various counters are built-in. The ROM 105 and the RAM 106 constitute a main memory as storage means, and a program for executing various processes shown in the flowcharts of FIG. 9 and subsequent figures is stored in the ROM 105 described above as a part of the control program.

  The RAM 106 is configured to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 91 even after the power to the slot machine 10 is cut off. In the RAM 106, a memory for temporarily storing various data, a winning flag storage area 106a for storing a lottery result of a combination, and a sliding table used when stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed. In addition to the sliding table storage area 106b for storing the game status, the status information storage area 106c for storing the gaming status such as the BB status, etc., an elapsed timer for measuring the elapsed time since the reel started to rotate 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 shutdown by operating the power switch 71; the same applies hereinafter). Yes, when the power failure is resolved (including power-on by operating the power switch 71; 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 power failure processing (see FIG. 9), and restoration of each value written to the backup area is executed in the main processing when the power is turned on.

  Further, a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 102 when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When the power is shut off, an NMI interrupt process as a power failure flag generation process is immediately executed.

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101 will be described. The processing of the CPU 102 can be broadly 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 a power failure signal to the NMI terminal. NMI interrupt processing that is activated in response to the input of. In the following, a process related to the progress of the game among these processes, that is, a timer interrupt process and a normal process performed in the main process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process periodically executed by the main control apparatus 101. A timer interrupt is generated, for example, every 1.49 msec by the CPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101.

  First, in the register saving process shown in step S101, the values of all the registers in the CPU 102 used in the normal process described later are saved in the backup area of the RAM 106. In step S102, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure flag is set. If the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S103, and a power failure process is executed.

  Here, an outline of the power failure process will be described.

  When the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, a power failure signal is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b of the power supply device 91, and the power failure signal is input to the main controller 101 via the NMI terminal. When a power failure signal is input, main controller 101 immediately executes NMI interrupt processing and sets a power failure flag in the power failure flag storage area provided in RAM 106.

  In the power failure process, it is first determined whether or not the command transmission is completed. If the transmission is not completed, the present process is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process to terminate the command transmission. If the command transmission has been completed, the value of the stack pointer of the CPU 102 is stored in the backup area of the RAM 106. Thereafter, the output state of the output port in the input / output port 104 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. Then, a RAM determination value for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 106 is normal when the power failure is eliminated is stored in the backup area, thereby prohibiting subsequent RAM access. After performing the above processing, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and the 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 recovered, so that writing to the RAM 106 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, 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 main processing is performed.

  Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process, if the power failure flag is not set in step S102, various processes after step S104 are performed.

  That is, in step S104, a watchdog timer clearing process for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is performed. In step S105, an interrupt end declaration process is performed so that the next timer interrupt can be set for the CPU 102 itself. In step S106, in order to rotate each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a stepping motor control process for driving a stepping motor that is a respective rotating drum driving motor is performed. In step S107, the states of various sensors (see FIG. 8) such as the stop detection sensors 42a to 44a, the inserted medal detection sensor 45a, and the payout detection sensor 51a connected to the input / output port 104 are read, and whether or not the read result is normal. A sensor monitoring process for monitoring the above is performed. In step S108, a timer subtraction process for subtracting the value of each counter or timer is performed. In step S109, a counter process for outputting the result of counting the number of medals bet and the number of payouts to the external concentration terminal board 121 is performed.

  In step S110, command output processing for transmitting various commands such as a lottery result command to be described later to the display control device 81 is performed. In step S111, a segment data setting process for setting segment data displayed on the credit display unit 60, the remaining payout number display unit 61, and the payout number display unit 62 is performed. In step S112, segment data display processing is performed in which the segment data set in the segment data setting processing is supplied to the display units 60 to 62 to display corresponding numbers, symbols, and the like. In step S113, port output processing for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port 104 is performed. In step S114, the value of each register saved in the backup area in the previous step S101 is returned to the corresponding register in the CPU 102, respectively. Thereafter, in step S115, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

  Next, normal processing for performing main control relating to the game will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S201, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed. In step S202, pre-start processing for enabling a game is performed. In the pre-start process, the process waits until the display control device 81 and the like finish initialization. When the initialization of the display control device 81 or the like is completed, the game management process shown in steps S203 to S214 is performed.

  As a game management process, in step S203, data such as various game information stored in the RAM 106 (for example, a random value used in the previous game) is cleared. Thereafter, in step S204, start waiting processing is performed.

  In the start waiting process, it is determined whether or not a re-game winning is established in the previous game. If a re-game winning is established, an automatic insertion process for automatically inserting the same number of virtual medals as the previous bet is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. In the automatic insertion process, virtual medals are inserted without reducing the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60. That is, when a re-game winning is established in the previous game, the player can play the current game without reducing the number of medals owned and without inserting medals. If the re-game winning is not established, a sensor abnormality confirmation process for confirming whether an abnormality has occurred in the sensor reading result of the sensor monitoring process step S107 of the timer interruption process is performed. If the error has occurred, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. If the sensor reading result is normal, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 59 has been operated. If the settlement switch 59 has been operated, a medal return process for paying out the same number of medals as the credited virtual medal I do. After completion of the medal return process or when the settlement switch 59 is not operated, whether or not the medal insertion or the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process If either one is performed, a medal insertion process for setting an effective line or the like is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. If neither medal insertion nor operation of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is performed between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process, the start waiting process is ended as it is.

  After completion of the start waiting process, it is determined in step S205 whether or not the bet number of medals has reached a specified number. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of medals bet is 2 or 3. If the number of bets has not reached the specified number, the process returns to the start waiting process in step S204, and the processes after the sensor abnormality confirmation process are performed. If the bet number has reached the specified number, it is determined in step S206 whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated. When the start lever 41 is not operated, the process returns to the start waiting process of step S204, and the processes after the sensor abnormality confirmation process are performed among the processes.

  On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated, the game can be started when the start lever 41 is operated in a situation where a prescribed number of medals are betted. Means that a command has occurred. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S207, and the medal path switching solenoid 46a is switched to a non-excited state to prohibit bet acceptance. In a succeeding step S208, it is determined whether or not the current bet number is three. If the bet number is 3, the bet number flag is set in the RAM 106 in step S209 and then the processing from step S210 is performed. If the bet number is not 3, that is, if the bet number is 2, the bet number The processing after step S210 is performed without setting the flag. In steps S210 to S214, a lottery process, a reel control process, a medal payout process, a BB state process, and a position setting process are sequentially executed. When the position setting process is completed, the process returns to step S203.

  Next, the lottery process in step S210 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S301, a random number used when determining whether or not the combination is correct is acquired. In the slot machine 10, when the start lever 41 is operated, the hardware circuit latches the value of the free-run counter at that time. The free-run counter generates random numbers from 0 to 65535, and after confirming the operation of the start lever 41, the CPU 102 stores the value latched by the hardware circuit in the RAM 106. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to quickly acquire a random number at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid occurrence of problems such as synchronization. The hardware circuit of the slot machine 10 is configured to latch the value of the free run counter each time the start lever 41 is operated.

  After acquiring the random number, in step S302, it is determined whether or not the bet number flag is set. If the bet number flag is set, it means that the current game has begun with three bets, so that a lottery table for three bets is used as a lottery table for determining whether or not a winning combination is made in step S303. Select. If the bet number flag is not set, it means that the current game has begun with two bets, and a two-bet lottery table is selected in step S304. When selecting each of the lottery tables, the current gaming state of the slot machine 10 is determined, and a lottery table corresponding to the gaming state is selected. The slot machine 10 is roughly divided into two game states, a normal state and a BB state, and a lottery table corresponding to each game state is selected. Here, in this slot machine 10, six-stage winning probabilities from “Setting 1” to “Setting 6” are prepared in advance, the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole, and the ON operation is performed and a predetermined operation is performed. By performing, it is possible to set which winning probability is to execute the internal processing. In step S303 and step S304, when the setting state is “setting 1”, the lottery table with the lowest expected value of medal payout is selected, and when “setting 6”, the lottery table with the highest expected value of medal payout is selected. To do.

  The lottery table will be briefly described. FIG. 12 is a normal state three-bet lottery table selected in the “setting 3” normal state, and FIG. 13 is a normal state two-bet lottery table selected in the “setting 3” normal state. is there. 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 of the slot machine 10, determination is made for 12 types of replay, watermelon, first to ninth specific combinations, and BB.

  After the lottery table is selected in step S303 or step S304, the index value IV is set to 1 in step S305, and in step S306, a determination value DV used for determining whether or not the winning combination 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 initial determination value setting process, the random value acquired in step S301 is set as the current determination value DV, and a new point value PV corresponding to 1 as the current index value IV is added to the random value. The determination value is DV.

  After that, in step S307, it is determined whether or not the combination corresponding to the index value IV is correct. In the combination determination, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds 65535. If 65535 is exceeded, the process proceeds to step S308, and the winning flag of the combination corresponding to the index value IV at that time is set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106. For example, if the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 2, in step S308, the watermelon winning flag is set in the winning flag storage area 106a.

  By the way, if the winning flag set is any one of the re-game winning flag, the watermelon winning flag, the first specific winning combination flag to the ninth specific winning combination flag, this winning flag indicates the game with the corresponding winning flag set. It is reset after completion (see S203 of the normal process). On the other hand, when the winning flag is a BB winning flag, the winning flag is reset on the condition that a BB winning is established. That is, the BB winning flag may be valid for a plurality of games. In step S308 in the state where the BB winning flag is carried over, if the current index value IV is 1 to 11, the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV is set. If the current index value IV is 12, the BB winning flag is set. Do not set the flag. In other words, in a game in which the BB winning flag is carried over, when winning a replay, watermelon, or any of the first specific combination to the ninth specific combination, the corresponding winning flag is set, while the BB is won No new BB winning flag is set.

  If the determination value DV does not exceed 65535 in step S307, 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 S309, and in the subsequent step S310, it is determined whether or not there is a combination corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determination target 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 determination target to be determined whether or not, the process returns to step S306, and the determination of whether or not the winning combination is continued. At this time, in step S306, the 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 for determining whether or not the previous winning combination is a new determination value DV. In step S307, the winning combination determination is performed based on the determination value DV. By the way, when the winning / failing determination of the role is performed using the lottery table shown in FIG. 12, the winning probability of BB is about 1/250, the winning probability of replay is about 7.30, and the winning probability of watermelon is The winning probabilities of about one-tenth and the first specific combination to the ninth specific combination are each about one-243. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1/39. In the case of determining whether or not a winning combination is made using the lottery table shown in FIG. 13, the winning probability of BB is about 1/280, the winning probability of replay is about 7.30, and the winning probability of watermelon is The winning probabilities of about one-tenth and the first specific combination to the ninth specific combination are each about 11.0. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1.53.

  After the winning flag is set in step S308, or when it is determined in step S310 that there is no determination target to be determined, it means that the winning combination determination has ended. In such a case, a lottery result command is set in step S311. Here, the lottery result command is a command that is transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the result of the combination determination. By receiving the lottery result command, the display control device 81 executes drive control of the upper lamp 63 and the auxiliary display unit 65 in order to execute an auxiliary effect that suggests a winning combination, for example. However, in the normal process, various commands such as the lottery result command are only set in the ring buffer, and the command is not transmitted to the display control device 81. The command transmission to the display control device 81 is performed in the command output process S110 of the timer interrupt process described above.

  In step S312, a slip table setting process for setting a slip table (stop table) for reel stop control is performed. Thereafter, the lottery process is terminated. Here, the slip table is a table in which it is determined how much the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are slid (rotated) and stopped from the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. In other words, the slip table is a symbol that has reached the base point position (lower stage in the present embodiment) when the stop switches 42 to 44 are pressed, and actually stops at the base point position. This is a stop data group from which a relationship with a stop symbol (stop symbol number) can be derived.

  In the slot machine 10, as a stop mode for stopping the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, a stop mode for stopping the reaching symbol reaching the base position as it is is supported. Stop mode for stopping the reel to be slid after one symbol, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for two symbols, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for three symbols, Stop after sliding for four symbols There are prepared five patterns of stop modes. Then, a plurality of sliding tables each having one of the five patterns of stop modes set for each symbol number of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R are prepared for each combination.

  Thus, by setting the sliding table so that each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops from when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated until the specified time (190 msec) elapses, the display window 26L, It is possible to give the player an impression as if the symbol arrangement (hereinafter referred to as stop appearance) that stops within the range that can be visually recognized from 26M and 26R is determined by the player's operation. In addition, by making it possible to slide up to 4 symbols, it becomes possible to stop combinations of symbols corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery on the active line as much as possible within the specified time. At the same time, it is possible to prevent the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination not won in the lottery from stopping on the active line.

  In the smooth table setting process, the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 is confirmed, and the smooth table uniquely corresponding to the set winning flag is stored in the smooth table storing area 106b of the RAM 106. set.

  Here, the symbol arrangement of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R will be briefly described.

  The “replay” symbol is arranged on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the interval between the symbol that reaches the lower stage first and the symbol that reaches the next is 4 symbols or less. For example, the 11th “replay” symbol and the 14th “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L are arranged so that the interval is 2 symbols, and the 1st “replay” symbol of the middle reel 32M and 6 The “replay” symbols of the numbers are arranged so that the interval is 4 symbols. As described above, the “replay” symbols are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the interval between the symbols of the same type is 4 symbols or less. As described above, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be stopped after sliding up to four symbols at the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. Therefore, by adopting such a symbol arrangement, the “replay” symbol can be stopped at an arbitrary position when the replay winning is established, regardless of the timing at which the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. . For example, if the middle stop switch 43 is operated when the first “replay” symbol of the middle reel 32M has reached the lower level, the “replay” symbol can be stopped at the lower level if the middle reel 32M is stopped as it is. If the middle reel 32M is slid after 3 symbols and then stopped, No. 6 "Replay" symbol can be stopped at the upper stage, and if the middle reel 32M is slid after 4 symbols and then stopped, No. 6 The “replay” symbol can be stopped in the middle.

  In the slot machine 10, in addition to the “replay” symbol, the “bell” symbol is also arranged on the middle reel 32 </ b> M so that the interval between the symbols of the same type is 4 symbols or less. Therefore, when one of the first specific combination to the ninth specific combination is won, the “bell” is used when establishing the specific combination winning no matter what timing the middle stop switch 43 is operated. The symbol can be stopped at an arbitrary position.

  On the other hand, only one “Red 7” symbol is arranged on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, and each reel 32L, 32M, and 32R has an interval of four symbols or less between the same type symbols. Not placed. For this reason, for example, if the left stop switch 42 is operated while the seventh “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, even if the left reel 32L is slid by four symbols, “red 7”. The symbol cannot be stopped on the active line. Therefore, even when a sliding table is set in which BB is won and the “red 7” symbol is set to stop on the active line, depending on the timing at which the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, “red 7 ”The symbol may not stop on the active line and the BB winning may not be established. In the slot machine 10, in addition to the “red 7” symbol, only the “blue 7” symbol and the “white 7” symbol are arranged one by one on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. For this reason, when the winning table is set so that the winning specific combination symbol corresponding to the selected specific combination is stopped on the active line by winning any of the first specific combination to the ninth specific combination Even in such a case, depending on the timing when the stop switches 42 and 44 are operated, the winning specific combination symbol may not stop on the active line, and the specific combination winning combination may not be established. Furthermore, each “7” symbol is arranged on the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R so that the interval between the “7” symbols is six symbols. That is, each “7” symbol is arranged on the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R so that the interval between the “7” symbols is 5 symbols or more apart. For example, in the left reel 32L, the 6th “red 7” symbol and the 13th “white 7” symbol are arranged so that the interval is 6 symbols, and the 13th “white 7” symbol and 20 The “Blue 7” symbol of No. is arranged so that the interval is 6 symbols, and the “Blue 7” symbol of No. 20 and the “Red 7” symbol of No. 6 are arranged so that the interval is 6 symbols. Are arranged. For this reason, when the stop switches 42 and 44 are operated so that one of the “7” symbols stops on the active line, the other “7” symbols cannot be stopped on the active line. ing.

  Although “watermelon” symbols are arranged three by three on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, they are arranged so that a section separated by five symbols or more is formed. For this reason, even if a watermelon is selected and a slide table set so that the “watermelon” symbol stops on the active line is set, depending on the timing at which the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, "The symbol may not stop on the active line and the watermelon prize may not be established.

  Returning to the description of the smooth table setting process, when the BB winning flag and other winning flags are set, the following smooth table is set.

  When the BB winning flag and the re-game winning flag are set, a re-game winning slide table for preferentially establishing the re-game winning is set. If a winning flag other than the BB winning flag and the replay winning flag (that is, any one of the watermelon winning flag and the first specific winning flag to the ninth specific winning flag) is set, the BB winning is preferentially established. BB priority winning slide table is set for this purpose. However, since the “Red 7” symbol, which is the BB symbol, is arranged on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so as to form a section separated by five symbols or more as described above, it depends on the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. May not be able to stop the BB symbol on the active line. Therefore, in the BB priority winning slide table, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are set as follows. If both the BB symbol and other winning symbols can be stopped on the active line, the BB symbol can be stopped on the active line so that both symbols are stopped on the active line. If there is, it is impossible to stop the BB symbol on the active line and stop other winning symbols on the active line so that the BB symbol is stopped on the active line. For example, the other winning symbols are set to stop on the active line.

  Next, the reel control processing in step S211 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the reel control process, first, a rotation start process for starting the rotation of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed in step S401.

  In the rotation start process, it is checked whether or not a predetermined wait time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reel started to rotate in the previous game. Wait until When the wait time has elapsed, a wait time for the next game is reset, and a motor control initialization process for setting rotation start information in the motor control storage area provided in the RAM 106 is performed. By performing such processing, stepping motor acceleration processing is started in stepping motor control processing S106 of timer interruption processing, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate. For this reason, even if the player bets a specified number of medals and operates the start lever 41, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may not immediately start rotating. Thereafter, the process waits until the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R rotate at a constant rotation speed at a predetermined rotation speed, and the rotation start process ends. In addition, when the rotation speed of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R reaches a constant speed, the CPU 102 can generate a stop command by lighting up a lamp (not shown) of each stop switch 42 to 44. Is notified to a player or the like.

  Following the rotation start process, a stop pre-process is performed in step S402.

  In the pre-stop process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 15, first, in step S501, it is determined whether any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated. When none of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated, the process waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. If it is determined that any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S502, where it is determined whether or not the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel has been operated, that is, whether or not a stop command has been issued. To do. If no stop command has been issued, the process returns to step S501 and waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. When the stop command is generated, the process proceeds to step S503, and it is determined whether or not the current stop command is the third stop command, that is, whether or not the stop switch is operated when only one reel is rotating. . If the current stop command is the third stop command, an affirmative determination is made in step S503, and the pre-stop processing ends. On the other hand, in the case of the first stop command that is generated when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotating, or the second stop command that is generated when two reels are rotating, negative in step S503. In addition to making the determination, the first change process of the slip table is performed in step S504, and the pre-stop process ends.

  Here, the first change process of the slide table is a process of changing the slide table stored in the slide table storage area 106b of the RAM 106 before stopping the reel corresponding to the stop command. In the first change process of the slide table, for example, when the first stop command is generated by operating the stop switches 43 and 44 other than the left stop switch 42, the slide table is changed. By performing such processing, it becomes possible to diversify the stopping points.

  Returning to the description of the reel control process, when the pre-stop process is completed in step S402, it means that the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel is operated to advance the game, and a stop command is generated. In such a case, stop control processing shown in steps S403 to S411 is performed to stop the rotating reel.

  In the stop control process, first, in step S403, the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the lower stage is acquired at the timing when the stop switch is operated. Specifically, the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the lower stage is acquired from the number of excitation pulses output from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input. In the subsequent step S404, the number of slips of the reel to be stopped this time is calculated from the symbol number data corresponding to the reached symbol with reference to the slip table set in the slip table storage area 106b. In step S405, a sliding number command is set. Here, the slip number command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the number of slips of the reel to be stopped this time. Thereafter, in step S406, the calculated number of slips is added to the symbol number of the reaching symbol, and the symbol number of the stop symbol that is actually stopped at the lower stage is determined. In step S407, 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 reel rotation is performed in step S408. Do. In step S409, a stop symbol command is set. Here, the stop symbol command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the symbol number of the stop symbol and the reel that has stopped rotating. Thereafter, in step S410, it is determined whether or not all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped. If all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, the slip table second change process is performed in step S411, and the process returns to the pre-stop process in step S402.

  Here, the second change process of the slide table is a process of changing the slide table stored in the slide table storage area 106b of the RAM 106 after the reels are stopped. In the second change process of the slide table, the slide table is changed based on the set winning flag and the stoppage of the stopped reel. For example, if the “Blue 7” symbol on the left reel 32L stops at the lower stage when the BB winning flag and the fifth specified combination winning flag are set, there is no room for a BB winning and the fifth specified combination is lost. There remains room for winning. Therefore, in the second change process of the slide table, the fifth specific combination symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R is changed to the slide table set to stop on the right rising line L5 or the lower line L3. By performing such a process, it is possible to diversify the reel stop appearances to be stopped later according to the result of the reel stop, and to reduce the frequency of occurrence of missing.

  If it is determined in step S410 that all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, a payout determination process is performed in step S412. 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.

  In the payout determination process, a combination of symbols formed on each active line is derived from the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped at the lower stage of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and whether or not a winning is achieved on the effective line. Determine. If a winning combination has been established, it is further determined whether or not the winning combination matches the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a. If the winning combination combination matches the winning flag, the winning combination combination and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination combination are set in the payout information storage area provided in the RAM 106. On the other hand, if the winning combination does not match the winning flag, an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed while the slot machine 10 is in an error state. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. When the payout determination is completed for all the active lines, the payout determination process is ended.

  When the payout determination process is completed, a winning command is set in step S413, and this process ends. Here, the winning command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp whether or not a winning has been established in the current game, and if the winning is achieved, the winning combination. .

  Next, the outline of the medal payout process in step S212 will be described.

  In the medal payout process, it is determined whether or not the payout number set in the payout information storage area is zero. When the number of payouts is 0, it means that it has been determined in the previous payout determination process that a winning for paying out medals has not been established. In such a case, based on the winning combination set set in the payout determination process, it is determined whether or not a re-game winning is achieved. If the re-game winning is not established, the medal payout process is terminated as it is. finish. In the start waiting process S204 described above, an automatic insertion process is performed when it is determined that the current gaming state is the re-gaming state.

  On the other hand, if the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is not 0, the same number of medals are paid out, and the medal payout process is terminated. Specifically, regarding the payout of medals, when the count value of the credit counter has not reached the upper limit (the number of stored medals is 50), the payout number is added to the count value of the credit counter and the value after the addition is added. It is displayed on the credit display unit 60. In addition, when the count value of the credit counter reaches the upper limit, or when the count value reaches the upper limit during the addition of the payout number, the medal payout rotating plate is driven and the medal is discharged from the hopper device 51. It pays out to the medal tray 50 through the exit 49. In the medal payout process, a process of changing the payout number displayed on the payout number display unit 62 in accordance with the medal payout is also performed. When the current gaming state is the BB state, the payout number is subtracted from the value of the remaining payout number counter, which will be described later, and the remaining payout number displayed on the remaining payout number display unit 61 is subtracted. .

  Next, the BB state process of step S213 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  Prior to the description of the BB state process, the BB state will be described. The BB state is composed of a plurality of RB states. The RB state consists of 12 JAC games. A JAC game is a game in which the probability that a prize (for example, a bell prize or the like) to which a medal payout privilege is granted is established is higher than that in a normal state. If the winning is established 8 times during the JAC game, the RB state is ended even before the JAC game is played 12 times. Further, the BB state ends when the number of medals paid out reaches a predetermined number (specifically, 320). In addition, when the medal payout number reaches a predetermined number in the middle of the RB state, not only the BB state but also the RB state ends. This is a contrivance for suppressing the player's euphoria by giving an upper limit to the number of medals paid out during the BB state, and ensuring the soundness of the game. Further, in the present embodiment, the combination of symbols that shift to the RB state is not set, and the configuration shifts to the RB state immediately after the transition to the BB state and immediately after the RB state ends. Therefore, it can be said that the BB state is a game that continuously shifts to the RB state until a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

  In the BB state process, first, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If not in the BB state, the BB determination process shown in steps S602 to S605 is performed.

  In the BB determination process, it is determined in step S602 whether the BB winning flag is set. If the BB winning flag is set, it is determined in step S603 whether or not a BB winning has been established based on the winning winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. If a BB winning is established, the process proceeds to step S604, and a BB start process is executed to shift the gaming state to the BB state. Specifically, the BB winning flag is cleared and the BB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106, and the gaming state is set to the BB state. Also, a process of setting 320 to the remaining payout number counter for counting the number of remaining medals that can be paid out during the BB state provided in the state information storage area 106c, and displaying 320 on the remaining payout number display unit 61. I do. In subsequent step S605, RB start processing is performed. In the RB start process, the RB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106, and the gaming state is set to the RB state. In addition, 8 is set in the remaining payout payout counter for counting the number of winnings established in the RB state, and 12 is set in the remaining JAC game counter for counting the number of remaining JAC games. The remaining payout / winning counter and the remaining JAC winning counter are provided in the state information storage area 106c. The determination of the current gaming state in step S601 or the like is executed based on whether or not the setting flag corresponding to the state information storage area 106c is set, and when any setting flag is not set. Determines that the current gaming state is the normal state.

  When it is determined that the BB winning flag is not set in step S602, when it is determined that the BB winning is not established in step S603, and when the RB start process is performed in step S605. In step S606, a status command is set, and this process ends. Here, the state command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the current gaming state. By receiving the state command, the display control device 81 performs drive control of the upper lamp 63 and the auxiliary display unit 65 so as to execute an auxiliary effect corresponding to each gaming state. The process of step S606 will be described in more detail. In step S606, the status information storage area 106c is referenced, and a status command is set based on the setting flag stored in the status information storage area 106c.

  If it is determined in step S601 that the current gaming state is the BB state, an RB state process is performed in step S607.

  In the RB state process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 17, in step S701, it is determined whether or not a winning is achieved based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. If a winning is achieved, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining payout winning counter in step S702. After that, or when it is determined in step S701 that no winning has been established, one JAC game has been consumed. In step S703, the value of the remaining JAC game counter is decremented by one. Subsequently, in step S704, it is determined whether either the remaining payout / winning counter or the remaining JAC game counter has become zero. If any of them is 0, that is, if the winning is established 8 times or the JAC game is digested 12 times, it means that the RB state end condition is established, so in step S705 the remaining payout winning / receiving prize counter And the RB end processing for clearing the value of the remaining JAC game counter is performed. In a succeeding step S706, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the remaining payout counter is 0. If it is not 0, it means that the number of medals paid out during the BB state has not reached the predetermined number and the end condition for the BB state is not satisfied. Therefore, the RB start process described above in step S707. In step S708, a state command indicating the current gaming state is set, and the process ends.

  In step S704, when neither the remaining payout payout counter nor the remaining JAC game counter is 0, that is, when the winning has not been established 8 times and the JAC game has not been consumed 12 times, the process proceeds to step S709. Then, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the remaining payout number counter is zero. If it is not 0, it means that the number of medals paid out during the BB state has not reached the predetermined number and the end condition for the BB state is not satisfied, so the current gaming state is determined in step S708. After setting the status command shown, this process is terminated. On the other hand, when the count value of the remaining payout counter is 0, it means that the BB state end condition is satisfied, and therefore, the BB end process is performed in step S711. In the BB end process, a BB setting flag, various counters, and the like are appropriately cleared or an ending process is performed. In the subsequent step S712, 100 is set in the remaining game number counter provided in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 and for counting the number of games after the BB state ends. Thereafter, in step S708, a state command indicating the current gaming state is set, and this process ends. In addition, when it is determined in step S706 that the count value of the remaining payout number counter is 0, it means that the BB state end condition is satisfied. Therefore, in step S711, the BB end process is performed. In S712, 100 is set in the remaining game number counter. Thereafter, in step S708, a state command indicating the current gaming state is set, and this process ends.

  Next, the position setting process of step S214 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. The position setting process is a process for changing the positions of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 depending on the gaming state.

  Prior to the description of the position setting process, the configuration of the credit input device 1100 will be described. 19 is a top view of the credit input device 1100, and FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view of the credit input device 1100 along the line AA in FIG. In FIG. 20, for ease of understanding, the center unit 1200 is shown in a side view instead of a cross-sectional view, while the side surface of the holding collar 1300 is shown with a cross-sectional line. Further, the wiring of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 and the like are omitted.

  The credit insertion device 1100 is a device for enabling any one of the first credit insertion switch 56, the second credit insertion switch 57, and the third credit insertion switch 58 to move to the first position. ˜58 are provided, and a holding collar 1300 that rotatably holds the center unit 1200 is mounted on a unit holding recess 1500 that is recessed in the arrangement surface member 12a.

  In the present embodiment, the first position is the position on the front side of the slot machine 10, that is, the player side. In FIGS. 19 and 20, the second credit insertion switch 57 is disposed. The position is applicable.

  Here, the configuration of the center unit 1200 will be described. FIG. 21 is a side view of the center unit 1200, and FIG. 22 is a bottom view of the center unit 1200.

  As shown in FIGS. 20-22, the center unit 1200 protrudes upward from the main body cylinder part 1210 formed in the cylinder shape which has a central axis, and the upper surface side (upper side of FIG. 21) of the main body cylinder part 1210. An upper surface inclined portion 1220 to be formed, a reduced diameter portion 1230 that connects the upper surface inclined portion 1220 and the main body cylinder portion 1210, and a spur gear that is disposed on the lower surface side of the main body cylinder portion 1210 and teeth are engraved on the outer peripheral surface. The gear portion 1250 and the lower surface fitting portion 1260 formed on the lower surface of the main body cylinder portion 1210 are mainly provided.

  The main body cylinder portion 1210 is a member that forms a skeleton of the center unit 1200, is formed in a hollow cylinder shape having a central axis, and has an outer diameter set constant along the central axis. Therefore, wiring such as the first credit insertion switch 56 can be inserted inside, and the outer peripheral surface can be held in a rotatable state by a holding collar 1300 described later.

  The upper inclined portion 1220 is a portion where the first credit insertion switch 56 to the third credit insertion switch 58 are disposed, and is formed in a conical shape concentric with the main body cylinder portion 1210. Therefore, the upper surface of the upper surface inclined portion 1220 is formed as an inclined surface that is inclined upward from the outer peripheral side toward the central axis side.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the first credit insertion switch 56 to the third credit insertion switch 58 are formed such that the top view shape is formed by radially dividing an annular member along the circumferential direction. Each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is formed in the same shape, and is arranged at an equal distance from the central axis of the upper surface inclined portion 1220 and at equal intervals in the circumferential direction (120 degree intervals).

  Thus, since each credit insertion switch 56-58 is formed in the same shape, the operation surface (upper surface, front side in FIG. 19) operated by the player also has the same shape. Can do. Therefore, the feeling of operation when operating each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 moved to the first position can be made constant. That is, it is possible to suppress the difficulty in operating some of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58, and to ensure the operability of each credit insertion switch 56 to 58. The credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are arranged in the same direction at the first position. That is, the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are arranged so that the outer shapes overlap when arranged at the first position. For this reason, even if any of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is moved to the first position, the credit insertion switch at the first position can be operated with the same operational feeling.

  In the present embodiment, the shape of each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is formed into a shape obtained by dividing the ring as described above. For this reason, while arranging each in the same direction in a 1st position and making operation feeling constant, the area of the operation surface of each of these credit insertion switches 56-58 can be ensured maximally, and the operation is equivalent. It is possible to improve the performance. In other words, if each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is a point-symmetric circular shape when viewed from above, each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 can be arranged in the same direction at the first position, and the operational feeling can be made constant. However, in the limited space on the upper inclined portion 1220, there is a limit to securing the area of the operation surface. On the other hand, in the configuration in which the shape of each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is divided into a ring shape, it is possible to ensure the maximum area of the operation surface while keeping the operation feeling at the first position constant. it can.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the operation surface of each credit insertion switch 56 to 58 protrudes upward by a predetermined amount from the upper surface of the upper surface inclined portion 1220 to ensure operability and is inclined on the upper surface of the upper surface inclined portion 1220. It is formed as an inclined surface parallel to. That is, the upper surface of each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is formed as a conical surface concentric with the upper surface of the upper surface inclined portion 1220. The operation direction (amplitude direction) of each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is a direction perpendicular to the upper surface inclined portion 1220. Therefore, the operation direction is different between the credit insertion switch arranged at the first position and the credit insertion switch arranged outside the first position, and any credit insertion switch is arranged at the first position. In this state, the operation direction coincides with the same direction.

  The reduced diameter portion 1230 is formed as a tapered surface having a diameter that decreases from the main body cylindrical portion 1210 toward the upper inclined portion 1220. The tapered shape of the reduced diameter portion 1230 forms a space for the retaining portion 1320 (see FIG. 20) of the holding collar 1300 to enter. Accordingly, when the center unit 1200 is about to move upward along the axial direction while the center unit 1200 is held by the holding collar 1300, the reduced diameter portion 1230 is engaged with the retaining portion 1320 of the holding collar 1300. It is stopped and its movement is restricted.

  The gear portion 1250 is a spur gear that is disposed with the central axis of the main body cylinder portion 1210 as the rotation axis, and is disposed on the lower surface side of the main body cylinder portion 1210, and is attached to the unit holding recess 1500 of the credit input device 1100. In FIG. 20, it is disposed at a position exposed from the gear opening 1370 of the holding collar 1300 and the gear opening 1540 of the unit holding recess 1500 (see FIG. 20).

  The lower surface fitting portion 1260 is a part for restricting the rotatable range of the center unit 1200 within a predetermined range. As shown in FIG. 22, a plurality of the lower surface fitting portions 1260 protrude from the lower surface (the front surface in FIG. 22). Hemispherical positioning projection 1270, a through hole 1280 which opens to a range including the central axis of the main body cylinder portion 1210 and communicates the internal space of the main body cylinder portion 1210 to the outside, and is recessed in the lower surface and C in the bottom view. It mainly includes a rotation restricting recess 1290 formed in a letter shape.

  The positioning protrusions 1270 are portions for positioning the rotation position when the center unit 1200 is rotated and moved, and are disposed at three locations that are equidistant from the central axis of the main body cylinder portion 1210 and are equally spaced in the circumferential direction. Are formed in the same shape. The positioning projection 1270 is formed so as to be able to be fitted into a positioning recess 1360 (see FIG. 23) recessed in the holding collar 1300 in the assembled state of the credit insertion device 1100. By this fitting, the center unit 1200 The rotational position (phase) is temporarily fixed and positioned. Thereby, each credit insertion switch 56-58 can be correctly arrange | positioned in a 1st position.

  That is, there are three types of temporarily fixed positions where the positioning protrusions 1270 and the positioning recesses 1360 are fitted. In the first combination, the first credit insertion switch 56 is disposed at the first position, and the first combination. In the second combination whose phase is shifted by 120 degrees from the second combination, the second credit insertion switch 57 is arranged at the first position, and the second combination whose phase is shifted by 120 degrees from the second combination (or the first combination). In the combination of 3, the third credit insertion switch 58 is disposed at the first position.

  The through-hole 1280 is an opening for allowing electrical wiring of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 (not shown) to pass from the inside of the main body cylinder portion 1210 to the outside, and is formed in a circular shape concentric with the main body cylinder portion 1210. . In this way, the wiring is configured to reach the outside of the main body cylinder portion 1210 through the through hole 1280, and thus through the through hole opened at a position shifted from the rotation axis (that is, the central axis of the main body cylinder portion 1210). Compared with the case where the wiring reaches the outside, the range in which the wiring moves as the center unit 1200 rotates can be reduced. As a result, the burden on the wiring can be reduced and the durability can be improved.

  The rotation restricting concave portion 1290 is formed in a shape obtained by dividing a part of the annular shape along the circumferential direction (that is, a C shape when viewed from the bottom surface), and the rotation restricting recess 1290 protrudes from the holding collar 1300 when the credit input device 1100 is assembled. The rotation restricting projection 1350 (see FIGS. 23 and 24) provided is formed so as to be able to receive, and the rotation restricting projection 1350 moves along the circumferential direction in the rotation restricting recess 1290 when the center unit 1200 rotates. Is done.

  In this case, a part of the rotation restricting recess 1290 is divided, so that restricting contact surfaces 1291 and 1292 are formed at the start and end (that is, both side surfaces of the portion where the rotation restricting recess 1290 is divided). Yes. Therefore, when the rotational movement amount of the center unit 1200 reaches a predetermined amount, the rotation restricting protrusion 1350 of the holding collar 1300 comes into contact with the restricting contact surfaces 1291 and 1292, so that the rotatable range of the center unit 1200 is within the predetermined range. Can be regulated within.

  In the present embodiment, the shape of rotation restricting recess 1290 is set so that the rotatable range of center unit 1200 is one rotation or less (specifically, 240 degrees). That is, when the center unit 1200 is rotated in one direction and the rotation restricting projection 1350 is brought into contact with the restricting contact surface 1291, the first credit insertion switch 56 is disposed at the first position. When rotated in the reverse direction by 240 degrees, the rotation restricting protrusion 1350 is brought into contact with the restricting contact surface 1292, and the third credit insertion switch 58 is disposed at the first position.

  As described above, the center unit 1200 can restrict the rotatable range within a predetermined range by the rotation restricting action of the rotation restricting recess 1290 and the rotation restricting projection 1350. Can be regulated within range. As a result, the burden on the wiring can be reduced and the durability can be improved.

  Further, the center unit 1200 includes a sensor passing bar 2295. The sensor passing bar 2295 is a part for enabling detection of the rotational position (phase) of the center unit 1200 by crossing the position detection sensor 2700 (see FIG. 20). In FIG. 22, it hangs down from the front side of the paper surface (to the front side of the paper surface in FIG. 22).

  As shown in FIG. 22, the sensor passing rod 2295 is formed in a shape obtained by cutting a part of a ring concentric with the center unit 1200 in a bottom view. The sensor passing rod 2295 is disposed at a radial position that does not interfere with a through hole 1340 of the holding collar 1300, which will be described later, and can pass through the detection regions of the elements 2701 to 2703 of the position detection sensor 2700. Yes.

  Next, the holding collar 1300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24. FIG. 23A is a top view of the holding collar 1300, and FIG. 23B is a bottom view of the holding collar 1300. FIG. 24A is an inner side view of the holding collar 1300, and FIG. 24B is an outer side view of the holding collar 1300. Note that FIG. 23 illustrates a state in which the holding collar 1300 is used (that is, a state in which a pair of parts divided into two parts is combined), and FIG. 24 illustrates only one of the pair of parts constituting the holding collar 1300. It is shown in the figure.

  As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, the holding collar 1300 is a member for holding the center unit 1200 in a rotatable manner. The holding collar 1300 has a cylindrical holding cylinder portion 1310 having a central axis and an upper portion of the holding cylinder portion 1310. A retaining portion 1320 formed on the end surface (the front surface in FIG. 23A), a lower surface receiving portion 1330 for closing the lower end opening of the holding cylinder portion 1310, and an opening formed in the lower surface receiving portion 1330. Main through holes 1340 formed therein, a gear opening 1370 formed by cutting out the holding cylinder portion 1310 and the lower surface receiving portion 1330, and a locking leg portion 1380 extending downward from the lower surface of the lower surface receiving portion 1330. These are formed into a bottomed cylindrical shape.

  The holding collar 1300 includes a pair of parts (that is, both the upper and lower parts in FIGS. 23A and 23B) divided into two by a plane including the central axis of the holding cylinder portion 1310. Has been. These pair of parts are formed in a plane-symmetrical shape with respect to a plane including the central axis of the holding cylinder portion 1310 in use, and only the presence / absence of the rotation restricting projection 1350 and the number of positioning recesses 1360 are different. Therefore, only different configurations will be described, and description of similar configurations will be omitted.

  The holding cylinder part 1310 is a part that sandwiches and holds the main body cylinder part 1210 of the center unit 1200 from both sides, and has an inner diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of the main body cylinder part 1210. Thereby, the main body cylinder part 1210 is rotatably held on the inner peripheral side of the holding cylinder part 1310 (see FIG. 20). The holding cylinder portion 1310 is set to have an outer diameter slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the recessed cylinder portion 1510 of the unit holding recess 1500 (see FIG. 20). As a result, as shown in FIG. 20, the holding cylinder portion 1310 (holding collar 1300) is recessed in the cylindrical portion 1510 (unit holding recess 1500) while the main body cylinder portion 1210 (center unit 1200) is held on the inner peripheral side. Can be fitted inside.

  The retaining portion 1320 is a portion that is held by the holding cylinder portion 1310 to restrict the main body cylinder portion 1210 of the center unit 1200 from coming off in the axial direction, and is directed radially inward from the upper end of the holding cylinder portion 1310. Are overhanging. The retaining portion 1320 is disposed to face the reduced diameter portion 1230 of the center unit 1200 in a state where the center unit 1200 is held by the holding collar 1300 (see FIG. 20). As a result, when the center unit 1200 attempts to move upward along the axial direction, the retaining portion 1320 locks the reduced diameter portion 1230, thereby restricting the movement and exiting in the axial direction. Can be regulated.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 24 (a), the retaining portion 1320 is formed in a tapered shape whose thickness dimension (dimension in the vertical direction in FIG. 24 (a)) decreases toward the distal end in the protruding direction. It is easy to ensure elastic deformability. Thus, when the center unit 1200 is prevented from slipping upward in the axial direction by the retaining portion 1320, the retaining portion 1320 can be elastically deformed while restricting the center unit 1200 from being pulled out. The upward movement in the axial direction can be allowed by the amount of elastic deformation of the retaining portion 1320.

  That is, when the center unit 1200 is rotationally moved, the positioning protrusion 1270 moves over the positioning recess 1360 of the holding collar 1300, so that the center unit 1200 moves upward in the axial direction by the protruding height of the positioning protrusion 1270. Movement must be allowed. In this case, if a gap is provided between the reduced diameter portion 1230 of the center unit 1200 and the retaining portion 1320 of the holding collar 1300, the center unit 1200 can be allowed to move upward in the axial direction by the gap. . However, in such a configuration, since the shakiness in the axial direction occurs between the center unit 1200 and the holding collar 1300, not only the operational feeling is deteriorated, but also the positioning protrusion 1270 and the positioning recess 1360 are fitted. The positioning effect by cannot be obtained sufficiently. On the other hand, as described above, when the center unit 1200 is allowed to move upward in the axial direction by the elastic deformation of the retaining portion 1320, the reduced diameter portion 1230 and the holding collar of the center unit 1200 correspondingly. A gap with the retaining portion 1320 of 1300 can be reduced, and shakiness in the axial direction can be suppressed. Thereby, the positioning effect by the fitting of the positioning protrusion 1270 and the positioning recess 1360 can be sufficiently exhibited.

  The lower surface receiving portion 1330 is a portion on which the lower surface fitting portion 1260 of the center unit 1200 is placed, and includes a through hole 1340 that is opened in a range including the central axis of the holding cylinder portion 1310, and an upper surface (FIG. 23A). , The rotation restricting protrusion 1350 that protrudes from the front surface of the paper and curves along the outer edge of the through-hole 1340 in a top view, and a hemispherical positioning recess 1360 that has a plurality of recesses on the upper surface. ing.

  The through-hole 1340 is an opening for passing electrical wiring of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 (not shown) from the inside of the main body cylinder portion 1210 to the outside, and is formed in a circular shape concentric with the holding cylinder portion 1310. The center unit 1200 is set to a circular shape having the same diameter or a large diameter as the through hole 1280 of the center unit 1200. Thereby, since the through hole 1340 can be communicated with the through hole 1280 of the center unit 1200, the wiring of each credit insertion switch 56 to 58 is extended to the outside of the main body cylinder portion 1210 through the through holes 1280 and 1340. can do. Therefore, as described above, since the range in which the wiring moves with the rotation of the center unit 1200 can be reduced, the burden on the wiring can be reduced and the durability thereof can be improved.

  The rotation restricting projection 1350 is formed in a shape in which the top view is divided in an annular shape along the circumferential direction (that is, a shape in which the annular shape concentric with the holding cylinder portion 1310 is divided). While being received in the recessed space of the rotation restricting recess 1290 of the unit 1200, the center unit 1200 moves along the circumferential direction in the recessed space of the rotation restricting recess 1290 when the center unit 1200 rotates. In this case, as described above, the center unit 1200 can be rotated by the end portions of the rotation restricting protrusions 1350 coming into contact with the restricting contact surfaces 1291 and 1292 formed at the start and end of the rotation restricting recess 1290. The range is regulated within a predetermined range.

  The positioning recesses 1360 are recesses into which the positioning projections 1270 of the center unit 1200 are fitted, and correspond to the three locations (that is, the positioning projections 1270 that are equidistant from the central axis of the holding cylinder portion 1310 and at equal intervals in the circumferential direction). Are formed in the same shape. As described above, in the assembled state of the credit insertion device 1100, the positioning protrusion 1270 is fitted into the positioning recess 1360, whereby the rotational position (phase) of the center unit 1200 can be temporarily fixed and positioned. Therefore, the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 can be accurately arranged at the first position.

  The gear opening 1370 is an opening formed by cutting out a part of the lower end of the holding cylinder portion 1310 and the outer edge portion of the lower surface receiving portion 1330, and the gear portion of the center unit 1200 is provided via the gear opening 1370. 1250 is exposed (see FIG. 20).

  The locking leg 1380 is a part for locking the holding collar 1300 to the unit holding recess 1500 (see FIG. 20), and is formed in a V-shape from the plate-like body as viewed from the side (viewed in FIG. 24A). In addition, a pair is arranged to face each other with a predetermined interval. That is, the locking leg portion 1380 includes a plate-like suspended plate 1380a suspended downward from the lower surface (lower surface in FIG. 24A) of the lower surface receiving portion 1330, and the suspended plate 1380a. A plate-like inclined plate 1380b that is folded back from the tip end in the suspending direction and rises and slopes outward in the radial direction of the holding cylinder portion 1310. When the credit insertion device 1100 (that is, the holding collar 1300 in which the center unit 1200 is fitted) is inserted into the recessed cylindrical portion 1510 of the unit holding recessed portion 1500, the inclined plate 1380b of the locking leg portion 1380 is formed on the recessed bottom portion 1520. The credit insertion device 1100 is held by the recessed cylindrical portion 1510 by being locked to the lower surface (see FIG. 20).

  Next, the unit holding recess 1500 will be described with reference to FIG. 25A is a top view of the unit holding recess 1500, and FIG. 25B is a cross-sectional view of the unit holding recess 1500 taken along the line BB in FIG. 25A.

  The unit holding recess 1500 is a part where the credit input device 1100 is mounted, and is recessed in the arrangement surface member 12a. That is, the unit holding recess 1500 includes a recessed cylindrical portion 1510 formed in a cylindrical shape having a central axis, a recessed bottom portion 1520 that closes an opening on the lower surface side of the recessed cylindrical portion 1510, and a recessed bottom portion 1520. And a gear opening 1540 formed by cutting out the recessed cylindrical portion 1510 and the recessed bottom portion 1520, and is formed into a bottomed cylindrical shape. .

  The concave cylinder portion 1510 has an upper end connected to the arrangement surface member 12a, and is arranged to open on the upper surface side of the arrangement surface member 12a. The recessed bottom portion 1520 is a portion on which the lower surface receiving portion 1330 of the holding collar 1300 is placed. This is an opening for insertion.

  The locking opening 1530 is formed in the recessed bottom portion 1520 as a rectangular opening with a shorter side than the diameter of the through holes 1280 and 1340 of the center unit 1200 and the holding collar 1300. Further, the locking opening 1530 is formed as an opening including the through holes 1280 and 1340 when the credit input device 1100 is mounted. Accordingly, the wiring of each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 can be configured to reach the outside of the main body cylinder portion 1210 through the through holes 1280 and 1340 and the locking opening 1530. Therefore, as described above, since the range in which the wiring moves with the rotation of the center unit 1200 can be reduced, the burden on the wiring can be reduced and the durability thereof can be improved.

  The locking opening 1530 has a long side length (the length in the left-right direction in FIG. 25A) that connects the distal ends of the pair of inclined plates 1380b in the upward inclination direction of the pair of inclined plates 1380b. 25 (a) length in the left-right direction), and the maximum distance between the pair of suspended plates 1380a (the length connecting the outer surfaces of the suspended plates 1380a, FIG. 25 (a) left and right) Direction length). Accordingly, the credit insertion device 1100 (the holding collar 1300 in which the center unit 1200 is fitted) is inserted into the recessed cylindrical portion 1510 of the unit holding recess 1500 so that the credit insertion device 1100 is held in the unit holding recess 1500. Can do.

  That is, when the credit insertion device 1100 is inserted into the recessed cylindrical portion 1510, the inclined outer surface of the inclined plate 1380 b of the holding collar 1300 comes into contact with the inner edge constituting the short side of the locking opening 1530. When the credit insertion device 1100 is further inserted, the inclined outer surface of the inclined plate 1380b is pressed by the inner edge of the locking opening 1530, and the pair of locking legs 1380 are elastically deformed in the direction of reducing the facing interval. Then, when the inclined outer surface of the inclined plate 1380b passes through the inner edge of the locking opening 1530, the elastic deformation of the pair of locking legs 1380 is recovered, and the opposing interval is widened so that the tip of the inclined plate 1380b is recessed. The bottom surface of the bottom portion 1520 is locked. As a result, due to the locking of the inclined plate 1380b to the recessed bottom portion 1520, the credit insertion device 1100 (holding collar 1300) is prevented from falling off and the short side of the locking opening 1530 of the hanging plate 1380a. Due to the contact, the credit input device 1100 can be held in the unit holding recess 1500 in a state in which the rotation around the central axis of the credit input device 1100 (holding collar 1300) is prevented (see FIG. 20).

  Note that the length of the short side of the locking opening 1530 (the length in the vertical direction in FIG. 25 (a)) is the longest distance between the pair of hanging plates 1380a (the outer surfaces of the hanging plates 1380a are connected to each other). Now, it is made smaller than FIG. 25A (length in the left-right direction). Accordingly, the credit insertion device 1100 (the holding collar 1300 in which the center unit 1200 is fitted) is in the wrong direction (that is, the inclined outer surface of the inclined plate 1380b is locked to the locking opening 1530) toward the recessed cylindrical portion 1510 of the unit holding recess 1500. It is possible to avoid the insertion in the direction in which the long side comes into contact. Thereby, since the credit insertion device 1100 can be attached to the unit holding recess 1500 only in the appropriate direction 1, each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 can be arranged at an appropriate position. In this case, the length of the short side of the locking opening 1530 (the length in the vertical direction in FIG. 25A) is the minimum separation distance between the pair of suspended plates 1380a (the opposed surfaces of the pair of suspended plates 1380a ( It is preferable to make the length smaller than the length connecting the inner side surfaces) and the length in the left-right direction in FIG. As a result, the locking leg 1380 cannot be inserted into the locking opening 1530 unless it is elastically deformed, so that the locking leg 1380 and the like can be prevented from being damaged due to erroneous insertion.

  Here, a method of attaching the credit inserting device 1100 to the unit holding recess 1500 will be described. For such mounting, first, the two holding collars 1300 are respectively mounted on the outer peripheral side of the center unit 1200, and the center unit 1200 is held on the inner peripheral side of the holding collar 1300. In this case, in a state where the second credit insertion switch 57 is disposed at the first position, the first credit insertion switch 56 and the third credit insertion switch 58 are closer to the game panel 25 than the second credit insertion switch 57 (that is, the player). Each of the holding collars 1300 is attached to a predetermined position of the center unit 1200 so as to be on the side far from the center unit 1200. Next, the holding collar 1300 in which the center unit 1200 is held (internally fitted) on the inner peripheral side is inserted into the recessed cylindrical portion 1510 of the unit holding recess 1500, and the locking leg portion 1380 is locked to the lower surface of the recessed bottom portion 1520. Let Thereby, the credit input device 1100 can be mounted while being held in the unit holding recess 1500.

  As shown in FIG. 20, a mounting plate 12b is suspended from the lower surface side of the arrangement surface member 12a, and a motor 2600 is attached to the mounting plate 12b. A sprocket 2610 formed as a spur gear is mounted on the rotation shaft 2600a of the motor 2600, and the sprocket 2610 is engaged with the gear portion 1250 of the center unit 1200 via the gear openings 1370 and 1540.

  Therefore, when the sprocket 2610 is rotated in the forward direction or the reverse direction by the rotational drive of the motor 2600, the rotation is transmitted to the gear portion 1250 of the center unit 1200, and the center unit 1200 is forwarded through the gear portion 1250. Or it is rotated in the reverse direction. Therefore, by controlling the rotation of the motor 2600, the first credit insertion switch 56 to the third credit insertion switch 58 can be arranged at the first position.

  A sensor installation plate 12c is disposed below (on the lower side of FIG. 20) the unit holding recess 1500 in which the credit input device 1100 is mounted. A position detection sensor 2700 is provided on the upper surface side of the sensor installation plate 12c. The tip of the passage rod 2295 (the lower side in FIG. 20) is disposed at a height position where it can pass through the detection regions of the elements 2701 to 2703, respectively. Here, the arrangement of the position detection sensor 2700 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 26 is a top view of the position detection sensor 2700. In FIG. 26, the movement trajectory of the sensor passage rod 2295 is illustrated using a two-dot chain line. The position detection sensor 2700 includes three elements 2701 to 2703, which are arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction.

  Each element 2701 to 2703 is an optical sensor in which a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit are arranged to face each other. On the other hand, when the sensor passage rod 2295 is not disposed between the opposing surfaces, the light reception by the light receiving unit is allowed and turned off.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the first credit insertion switch 56 is disposed at the first position, the tip of the sensor passing rod 2295 is disposed between the opposing surfaces of the element 2701, and the second credit insertion switch 57 is When placed at the first position, the tip of the sensor passing rod 2295 is placed between the opposing faces of the element 2702, and when the third credit insertion switch 58 is placed at the first position, the sensor passes between the opposing faces of the element 2703. The sensor passing bar 2295 and the elements 2701 to 2703 are arranged so that the tip of the bar 2295 is arranged.

  The position detection sensor 2700 detects the arrangement of the sensor passage rod 2295 based on the on / off states of the elements 2701 to 2703, and outputs a detection signal to the main control device 101. Therefore, main controller 101 can grasp the rotational position of center unit 1200 based on this detection signal, and can arrange each credit insertion switch 56 to 58 at the first position.

  Next, the relationship between the arrangement state of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 and the operability thereof will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the upper surface of the upper inclined portion 1220 on which the first credit insertion switch 56 to the third credit insertion switch 58 (however, the illustration of the third credit insertion switch 58 is omitted in FIG. 20) is arranged. Since the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are distributed around the central axis on the inclined surface (see FIG. 19), they are formed at the first position. The arrangement direction of the arranged switch (for example, the second credit insertion switch 57 in FIG. 20) and the arrangement direction of other credit insertion switches arranged at positions other than the first position can be made different. That is, the directions desired by the operation surfaces of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 can be set to different directions. Therefore, when operating the credit insertion switch arranged at the first position, it is difficult to operate other credit insertion switches arranged at positions other than the first position, and the other credit insertion switches are inadvertently erroneously operated. This can be suppressed.

  Here, the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are set to have different displacement directions (amplitude directions) when operated. That is, as described above, the amplitude direction of each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is set in a direction perpendicular to the upper surface of the upper surface inclined portion 1220. Therefore, in order to operate the credit insertion switch arranged at the first position. It is possible to make the required displacement direction different from the displacement direction necessary for operating other credit insertion switches arranged at positions other than the first position. Therefore, when operating the credit insertion switch arranged at the first position, even if other credit insertion switches arranged other than the first position are inadvertently operated, the credit insertion switch arranged at the first position is operated. Since the operation direction of the player who operates is different from the displacement direction necessary for operating other credit insertion switches arranged at positions other than the first position, the other credit insertion switches may be operated inadvertently. Can be suppressed. As described above, the disposition directions of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 (directions desired by the operation surface) are set to different directions, and the displacement directions when the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are operated are also different directions. By doing so, when operating the credit insertion switch arranged at the first position, it is possible to effectively suppress accidental misoperation of other credit insertion switches arranged at positions other than the first position. it can.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the top inclined portion 1220 has a conical shape that protrudes upward, and the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are disposed on the top surface of the cone shape. 58 can be such that each operation surface desires outside (a direction away from the central axis). Therefore, also in this point, when operating the credit insertion switch arranged at the first position, it is possible to more effectively suppress the accidental operation of other credit insertion switches arranged at positions other than the first position. can do. On the other hand, by configuring as described above, the displacement direction of the credit insertion switch arranged at the first position and the credit insertion switch arranged at a position other than the first position is set to be different directions, thereby suppressing erroneous operations. However, since the displacement direction of each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 can be made to coincide with the same direction in the state where the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are arranged in the first position, any one of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 can be matched in the first position. Even when the credit insertion switch is operated, the operation feeling can be made constant. That is, the operability can be improved by causing the player to operate the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 arranged at the first position with the same operational feeling.

  As shown in FIG. 20, each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 (however, only the first credit insertion switch 56 and the second credit insertion switch 57 are shown in FIG. 20) is exposed from the opening of the arrangement surface member 12a. Then, when arranged at the first position, a part of the operation surface protrudes upward (upper side in FIG. 20) from the upper surface of the arrangement surface member 12a, so that the credit insertion switch ( In FIG. 20, it is possible to prevent the operation of the second credit insertion switch 57) from being obstructed by the upper surface of the arrangement surface member 12a and to improve the operability. On the other hand, the other credit insertion switches arranged at positions other than the first position have their operation surfaces retracted downward (lower side in FIG. 20) from the upper surface of the arrangement surface member 12a. Since the operation of the other credit insertion switch that has been made can be hindered by the upper surface of the arrangement surface member 12a, making it difficult to operate, the inadvertent misoperation can be suppressed.

  Here, the arrangement surface member 12a is formed in a planar shape whose upper surface is inclined downward as it moves away from the game panel 25 (see FIG. 1) (that is, toward the left side of FIG. 20). Since the shaft is arranged in the vertical direction (vertical direction in FIG. 20), the operability of the credit insertion switch arranged at the first position is improved, and the credit insertion switch arranged at a position other than the first position is erroneously operated. It is possible to obtain a structure for producing the above-described effect of suppressing the above-described problem with a simple configuration in which the unit holding recess 1500 is provided in the flat plate-like arrangement surface member 12a. As a result, the product cost can be reduced.

  The credit insertion device 1100 is disposed at a position separated from the descending inclined end of the arrangement surface member 12a toward the game panel 25, and the upper side of the arrangement surface member 12a is on the near side of the credit insertion device 1100. A predetermined space is secured on the player side (see FIG. 20). Thereby, the player can operate the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 arranged at the first position while applying a hand to the space on the near side of the credit insertion device 1100, so that the operability is improved. be able to. In this case, since the space is inclined downward toward the player side, the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 can be arranged above the position where the hand is placed. That is, when the player hands the above-mentioned space while bending the elbow, the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 arranged at the first position can be positioned at the positions where the fingers are naturally arranged. The operability can be improved. In particular, in the present embodiment, since the upper surface inclined portion 1220 is formed in a conical shape, the operation surface of the credit insertion switch arranged at the first position is set in a direction parallel to the space for placing a hand. Can be directed to the elderly. Further, the operation direction (amplitude direction) of each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is set to a direction perpendicular to the upper surface of the upper surface inclined portion 1220. Therefore, even with these configurations, it is possible to improve the operability when operating each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 disposed at the first position in a state where the above-described space is handled.

  In the position setting process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 18, it is determined in step S801 whether or not the count value of the remaining game number counter is zero. If the count value of the remaining game number counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S802, and whether the credit insertion switch located at the first position is the first credit insertion switch 56 based on the detection result of the position detection sensor 2700. Determine whether or not. When the first credit insertion switch 56 is located at the first position, the present process is terminated, and when the other credit insertion switches 57 and 58 are located at the first position, the first credit is entered at step S803. The motor 2600 is driven and controlled so that the closing switch 56 is positioned at the first position, and this process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S801 that the count value of the remaining game number counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S804, and it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If it is in the BB state, the process ends after performing the processes in steps S802 and S803. If not in the BB state, the process proceeds to step S805, and 1 is subtracted from the count value of the remaining game number counter. Thereafter, in step S806, based on the detection result of the position detection sensor 2700, it is determined whether or not the credit insertion switch located at the first position is the second credit insertion switch 57. If the second credit insertion switch 57 is located at the first position, the present process is terminated, and if the other credit insertion switches 56 and 58 are located at the first position, the second credit is entered at step S807. The motor 2600 is driven and controlled so that the closing switch 57 is positioned at the first position, and this process is terminated.

  As described above, the main control device 101 gives credit so that the first credit insertion switch 56 is positioned at the first position when the count value of the remaining game number counter is 0 and when the game state is the BB state. The insertion device 1100 is rotated and the credit insertion device 1100 is rotated so that the second credit insertion switch 57 is positioned at the first position when the count value of the remaining game number counter is not 0 in the normal gaming state. As described above, the remaining game number counter is set to 100 when the BB state ends (see step S712, FIG. 17). Therefore, if the BB is not won, the second credit insertion switch 57 is positioned at the first position until 100 games are played after the BB state ends, and the first credit insertion switch is used in the subsequent games. 56 is located at the first position.

  Next, among various processes performed by the display control device 81, processes related to execution of an auxiliary effect that suggests a winning combination will be described.

  First, status command processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S901, it is determined whether a status command has been received. If the status command has not been received, this processing is terminated as it is. If the state command is received, the process proceeds to step S902, and it is determined whether or not the current game is a BB state end game. Specifically, the gaming state stored in the display control device 81 is the BB state (that is, the state command indicating that it is the BB state in the previous game round), and the state received this time If the command indicates a normal state, it is determined that the current game is a BB state end game. If the game is a BB state end game, a notification flag is set in step S903, and a notification counter is set to 100 in step S904, and this processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S902 that the game is not the BB state end game, the process proceeds to step S905, where it is determined whether the state command received this time indicates a normal state. If it does not indicate a normal state, the process is terminated as it is. If it indicates a normal state, it is determined in step S906 whether or not a notification flag is set. If the notification flag is not set, this processing is terminated as it is. If the notification flag is set, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the notification counter in step S907. In a succeeding step S908, it is determined whether or not the count value of the notification counter has become 0. If not, the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the count value of the notification counter becomes 0, the notification flag is cleared in step S909, and this processing is terminated.

  Next, the lottery result command processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1001, it is determined whether or not a lottery result command has been received. If it has not been received, the present process is terminated. If a lottery result command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1002 to determine whether or not one of the first specific combination to the ninth specific combination has been won. If none of the first specific combination to the ninth specific combination has been won, this process is terminated. If any of the first specific combination to the ninth specific combination has been won, step In S1003, it is determined whether a notification flag is set. If the notification flag is set, drive control of the auxiliary display unit 65 is started to notify the winning combination winning combination in step S1004, and this processing is terminated. As a result, in a situation where the notification flag is set, when one of the first specific combination to the ninth specific combination is won, the combination of winning specific combination symbols is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 at the start of the game. . On the other hand, when the notification flag is not set, the present processing is ended without notifying the winning specific combination.

  As described above, if the display control device 81 does not win the BB, the display control device 81 wins any one of the first specific combination to the ninth specific combination from the end of the BB state until 100 games are played. In the event of a win, the winning specific combination will be notified. Hereinafter, the period during which the winning specific combination is notified (that is, the period from the end of the BB state until 100 games are played) will be referred to as the notification mode.

  Next, game play in the slot machine 10 will be described.

  First, the difference in the player's degree of advantage between the case of the notification mode and the case of not being the notification mode will be described. Prior to the description, the symbol arrangement of the first specific role symbol to the ninth specific role symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R will be described in detail.

  On the left reel 32L, only one “red 7” symbol, which is the first specific role symbol to the third specific role symbol, is arranged at the position of No. 6, and the fourth specific role symbol to the sixth specific role symbol “ Only one “Blue 7” symbol is placed at the 20th position, and only one “White 7” symbol, which is the seventh to 9th specified role symbols, is placed at the 13th position. For this reason, in order to establish any one of the first specific winning combination to the ninth specific winning combination, it is necessary to operate the left stop switch 42 at a predetermined timing. Specifically, when any one of the first specific winning combination to the third specific winning combination is established, the second “Bell” symbol to the sixth “Red 7” symbol on the left reel 32L are specified special winnings. It is necessary to operate the left stop switch 42 when reaching the effective line to be established, and in order to establish any one of the fourth specified winning combination to the sixth specified winning combination, the left reel 32L 16 It is necessary to operate the left stop switch 42 when the “Watermelon” symbol of No. 20 to the “Blue 7” symbol of No. 20 has reached the effective line where the special role winning is established. In the case of establishing any of the 9 specific winning combinations, when the “Youth” symbol of No. 9 to the “White 7” of No. 13 on the left reel 32L reach the effective line where the specific winning combination is established. It is necessary to operate the left stop switch 42. However, in a situation where the effective line for winning the winning is not limited, such as when the left stop switch 42 is operated as the first stop command, the 0th “watermelon” symbol to the 6th of the left reel 32L. If the left stop switch 42 is operated while the “red 7” symbol has reached the lower level, the “red 7” symbol, which is the first specific role symbol to the third specific role symbol, is set to the upper, middle, or lower level. If the left stop switch 42 is operated when the “Watermelon” symbol No. 7 to the “White 7” symbol No. 13 of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, it can be stopped. The “White 7” symbol, which is the ninth specific role symbol, can be stopped at any one of the upper, middle, and lower tiers, and the “replay” symbol from No. 14 to the “Blue 7” symbol from No. 20 on the left reel 32L When reaching the left stop switch By operating the 42, the fourth specific combination symbol to sixth specific role symbol serving "Blue 7" symbol upper, middle, can be stopped in any of the lower.

  On the right reel 32R, only one “red 7” symbol, which is the first specific role symbol to the third specific role symbol, is arranged at the fourth position, and the fourth specific role symbol to the sixth specific role symbol “ Only one “blue 7” symbol is placed at the 11th position, and only one “white 7” symbol, which is the seventh to ninth specified role symbols, is placed at the 18th position. For this reason, in order to establish any one of the first specific winning combination to the ninth specific winning combination, it is necessary to operate the right stop switch 44 at a predetermined timing. Specifically, when any one of the first specific winning combination to the third specific winning combination is established, the “replay” symbol of No. 0 to the “red 7” symbol of No. 4 on the right reel 32R are awarded the special winning component. It is necessary to operate the right stop switch 44 when reaching the effective line to be established, and in the case of establishing any of the fourth specified winning combination to the sixth specified winning combination, the right reel 32R 7 It is necessary to operate the right stop switch 44 when the “Watermelon” symbol of No. 11 to the “Blue 7” symbol of No. 11 has reached the effective line where the special role winning is established. When establishing any of the 9 specific winning combinations, when the 14th “bell” symbol to the 18th “white 7” symbol on the right reel 32R reach the effective line where the specific winning combination is established. It is necessary to operate the right stop switch 44. However, in the situation where the effective line for winning a prize is not limited, for example, when the right stop switch 44 is operated as the first stop command, the 19th “watermelon” symbol to the 4th of the right reel 32R. If the right stop switch 44 is operated when the “Red 7” symbol has reached the lower level, the “Red 7” symbol, which is the first specific symbol to the third specific symbol, is set to any one of the upper, middle, and lower levels. If the right stop switch 44 is operated when the “replay” symbol No. 5 to the “blue 7” symbol No. 11 of the right reel 32R has reached the lower stage, the fourth specific role symbol can be stopped. The “Blue 7” symbol, which is the sixth specific role symbol, can be stopped at any one of the upper, middle and lower tiers, and the “Watermelon” symbol from No. 12 to the “White 7” symbol from No. 18 on the lower reel 32R When you reach the right stop switch By operating the switch 44, a seventh specific combination symbol to ninth specific role symbol serving "white 7" symbol upper, middle, can be stopped in any of the lower.

  On the middle reel 32M, “bell” symbols as the first to ninth specific role symbols are arranged such that the interval between the same type symbols is 4 or less. Therefore, the middle stop switch 43 may be operated at an arbitrary timing regardless of which specific winning combination is established.

  As described above, when any one of the first specific combination to the ninth specific combination is won, it is necessary to operate each of the stop switches 42 to 44 at the timing described above. Here, when it is not in the notification mode, it is not notified which of the first specific combination to the ninth specific combination is won, so it is assumed that the specific combination symbol is the winning symbol and then the stop switch It is necessary to operate 42-44. Then, if the estimated specific role symbol is not the winning symbol, the corresponding specific role winning cannot be established, and a failure occurs. On the other hand, in the notification mode, the winning specified combination is notified when any of the first specific combination to the ninth specific combination is won. For this reason, in the notification mode, the corresponding specific winning combination can be established by operating the stop switches 42 to 44 to stop the notified winning symbol on the active line. As a result, when the notification mode is set, the player's degree of advantage is higher than when the notification mode is not set. Hereinafter, a period not in the notification mode is referred to as a non-notification mode.

  Next, a description will be given of the player's degree of advantage when a game is played with three medals bet and when a game is played with two medals bet.

  As described above, in the normal state of setting 3, when a game is started with three medals, the winning probability of BB is about 1/250, the winning probability of re-game is about 7.30, watermelon The winning probabilities are about 10.0 / 1, and the winning probabilities of the first to ninth specific combinations are each about 243. That is, when a game is started with three medals bet, the probability of winning one of the first specific combination to the ninth specific combination is about 17.0. In the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R, the probability that the winning special role symbol stops on the active line is approximately 1 / 3.00 respectively. Accordingly, in the non-notification mode, the probability that any one of the first specific winning combination to the ninth specific winning combination is established is about 1/243. On the other hand, in the notification mode, by operating the stop switches 42 to 44 in order to stop the notified winning symbol on the active line, the probability that any one of the first specific winning combination to the ninth specific winning combination is achieved is about It becomes 17.0 / 2. The expected value of medal payout per game is about 2.93 in the non-notification mode, and about 3.26 in the notification mode. Since three medals are used for one game, the machine discount in the non-notification mode (that is, the ratio of the number of medals paid out relative to the number of medals inserted) is about 97.7%, and the machine discount in the notification mode is about 109. %.

  In the normal state of setting 3, when a game is started with two medals bet, the winning probability of BB is about 1/728, the winning probability of replay is about 7.30, and the winning probability of watermelon is The winning probabilities of about one-tenth and the first specific combination to the ninth specific combination are each about 1 / 81.0. That is, when a game is started with two medals bet, the probability of winning one of the first specific combination to the ninth specific combination is about 9.00. In the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R, the probability that the winning special role symbol stops on the active line is approximately 1 / 3.00 respectively. Therefore, in the non-notification mode, the probability that any one of the first specific winning combination to the ninth specific winning combination is established is about 1/81. On the other hand, in the notification mode, by operating the stop switches 42 to 44 in order to stop the notified winning symbol on the active line, the probability that any one of the first specific winning combination to the ninth specific winning combination is achieved is about It becomes 9.00. The expected value of medal payout per game is about 1.77 in the non-notification mode, and about 2.77 in the notification mode. Since two medals are used for one game, the machine discount in the non-notification mode is approximately 88.9%, and the machine discount in the notification mode is approximately 138%.

  As described above, when compared with the same number of bets, the notification mode is more expensive than the non-notification mode, and the player's degree of advantage is higher. When comparing the machine discount of each bet number in the non-notification mode, the machine discount is higher when the game is started with three bets than when the game is started with two bets, and the player's advantage is higher. Become. On the other hand, when comparing the machine discount for each bet number in the notification mode, the machine discount is higher when the game is started with two bets than when the game is started with three bets, and the player's degree of advantage is higher. Get higher. Here, the notification mode is a mode that transitions from the end of the BB state until 100 games are played, and the main control device 101 is in a state from the end of the BB state until 100 games are played. In the meantime, the credit insertion switch 1100 is rotated so that the second credit insertion switch 57 is positioned at the first position, and thereafter, the credit insertion switch 1100 is rotated so that the first credit insertion switch 58 is positioned at the first position. Therefore, the player can play the game in a situation advantageous to the player by operating the credit insertion switch located at the first position and playing the game.

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

  In the notification mode, the player who started the game with two bets is more advantageous than the player who started the game with three bets. In the non-notification mode, two players who started the game with three bets The player has a higher degree of advantage than starting a game with a bet. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prompt the player to change the bet number according to the game situation at that time, and it is possible to suppress the monotonous operation related to the setting of the bet number. . As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

  In the notification mode advantageous to the player, the player's advantage becomes higher when the game is started with two bets than when the game is started with three bets. With such a configuration, it is possible for the player to enjoy the game in the notification mode. In addition to a sense of superiority for the transition to the notification mode, it is possible to give the player a sense of profit by playing a game with a smaller number of medals than in the non-notification mode, that is, a mode that is likely to occupy a lot of games. Because it becomes.

  In the non-notification mode, the player's advantage is higher when the game is started with three bets than when the game is started with two bets. Three is the maximum number that can be bet on one game in the slot machine 10. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from starting a game with a bet number with a low degree of player advantage in the non-notification mode. Certainly, in the non-notification mode, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the player's advantage is higher when the game is started with two bets than when the game is started with three bets. However, in the non-notification mode, as described above, even if a game is started with any bet number, a decrease in owned medals is expected every time one game is played. For this reason, when the virtual medal is stored and stored, the second credit insertion switch 57 may be operated. However, when the game is repeatedly performed, the virtual medal is not stored and stored, and the medal insertion slot is generated. It is necessary to insert medals directly from 45. Here, a player familiar with a conventional slot machine generally inserts more medals from the medal slot 45 than the number necessary for one game (ie, 3). This is because if a large number of medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 at one time, the credit insertion switch can be operated to place a bet for the next game. For this reason, it is assumed that in the non-notification mode, when the two-bet is configured to increase the player's advantage, the possibility that the player mistakenly starts the game with the three-bet is increased. The In addition, when two medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 and the game is started, there is a possibility that the player may feel frustrated that many medals cannot be inserted collectively. On the other hand, in the non-notification mode, when the player's advantage is higher when the player who starts the game with three bets has a higher advantage than the player who starts the game with two bets, the above concerns are preferably solved. be able to.

  In a notification mode that is advantageous to the player, in addition to a game with two bets, a game with three bets is also possible. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the monotonous operation related to the setting of the bet number. In other words, even in a case where only a game with two bets is possible in the notification mode, the number of bets can be changed depending on the game situation at that time. However, in such a configuration, it is assumed that the player inserts a virtual medal by operating the first credit insertion switch 56 regardless of the gaming situation at that time. Since the maximum value of the bet number in the notification mode is 2, the main controller 101 assumes that two virtual medals are inserted instead of three virtual medals when the first credit insertion switch 56 is operated. This is because the process is executed. This can lead to a monotonous operation related to the setting of the bet number. On the other hand, in the case of a configuration in which a game can be played with either two bets or three bets, it is possible to change the credit insertion switch to be operated, and to suppress the monotonous operation related to the setting of the number of bets. It becomes possible.

  The first credit insertion switch 56 to the third credit insertion switch 58 are configured to be movable to the first position. By adopting such a configuration, even if the credit insertion switch corresponding to the number of bets with which the player's advantage level is high is arranged at a position where it is difficult to perform the operation, the credit insertion switch is moved to the first position, It can be operated in its first position. Therefore, the operability of each credit insertion switch can be ensured by setting the first position to a position where the operation is easy to perform.

  The main control device 101 is configured to move the first credit insertion switch 56 or the second credit insertion switch 57 to the first position according to the game situation at that time. With such a configuration, the player can play a game with a bet number with a high degree of advantage of the player by operating the credit insertion switch located at the first position.

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

  (1) In the above embodiment, the level of machine discount is described as an example of the level of player advantage, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration.

  For example, it is set as the structure provided with a normal state, RT state, and the chance zone state in which the opportunity prize which becomes a transition opportunity to RT state can be materialized. In the normal state, the machine discount is higher when the game is started with three bets than when the game is started with two bets. In the chance zone state, when a game is started with 3 bets, the opportunity is won by 1/100, while when the game is started with 2 bets, the opportunity is won by 1/5. And As described above, the transition probability to a predetermined gaming state may be changed depending on the number of bets.

  For example, it is set as the structure provided with a normal state and RT state. In the normal state, the winning probability of replay is 1 / 7.3 regardless of the number of bets. In the RT state, if the game is started with three bets, the winning probability of replay is 1 / 7.0, and if the game is started with 2 bets, the winning probability of replay is 1 / 1.5. The configuration is as follows. In this way, the winning probability of a predetermined combination may be changed depending on the number of bets.

  (2) In the above embodiment, in the non-notification mode, the machine discount is higher when the game is started with three bets than when the game is started with two bets. The player who started the game has a higher machine discount than the player who started the game with 3 bets. However, in the non-notification mode, the player who started the game with 2 bets starts the game with 3 bets. In the notification mode, the machine discount may be higher when starting a game with three bets than when starting a game with two bets.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration is such that the notification mode is shifted to after the end of the BB state. However, the configuration is not limited to such a configuration, and a configuration that shifts to the notification mode when a predetermined winning is achieved. Alternatively, it may be configured to shift to the notification mode when a predetermined number of games have been played.

  (4) In the above embodiment, the notification mode is terminated when 100 games are played. However, the notification mode may be terminated when a predetermined winning is achieved, It is good also as a structure which performs the end lottery of whether it complete | finishes every time.

  (5) In the above embodiment, the main controller 101 moves the first credit insertion switch 56 or the second credit insertion switch 57 to the first position, but the display control device 81 moves to the first position. It is good also as a structure. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which a player moves to a 1st position manually.

  Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which alert | reports the number of bets from which a player's advantageous degree becomes high. At this time, it is good also as a structure which displays the number of bets on the auxiliary | assistant display part 65, or a structure which makes the credit insertion switch corresponding to the number of bets with which a player's advantageous degree becomes high light-up display in a different aspect from other credit insertion switches. Also good.

  (6) In the above embodiment, the positions of the first credit insertion switch 56 to the third credit insertion switch 58 are changed. However, the positions may not be changed. Even in such a configuration, since the credit insertion switch to be operated changes depending on the game state at that time, it is possible to suppress monotonization of the game. However, in such a configuration, for example, when the position of the first credit insertion switch 56 does not change from the first position, the first credit insertion switch 56 is erroneously operated instead of the second credit insertion switch 57 in the notification mode. There is a possibility that

  (7) In the above embodiment, the third credit insertion switch 58 for inserting one virtual medal is provided, but it is needless to say that the third credit insertion switch 58 may not be provided. .

  (8) In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not a start command is issued after three or two medals are bet. In addition to this, a start command is also issued after one bet. It goes without saying that it may be configured to determine whether or not the occurrence has occurred.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, as a privilege to be given, in addition to the privilege that the gaming state shifts and the privilege of re-playing, the privilege to pay out medals is provided, but the configuration is limited to this configuration. Instead, any configuration may be used as long as the player is given some kind of privilege. For example, a configuration in which a prize other than a medal is paid out instead of a medal to pay out a medal may be used. 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.

  (10) 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 are arranged in parallel. It may be a slot machine provided or a slot machine having seven effective lines.

  (11) In the above embodiment, a so-called A type slot machine has been described. However, 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.

  (12) 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.

  Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the present invention will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

Gaming machines Circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41) operated to generate a start command;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
Stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Display control means for controlling display of the circulation display means so as to start the circulation display of the picture based on the generation of the start command and to stop the circulation display of the picture based on the operation of the stop operation means. (Slip table setting processing function and reel control processing function of the main control device 101),
When the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination selected in the lottery is stopped after forming a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small role symbols) at an effective position (effective line), a bonus is awarded to the player Privilege granting means (medal payout processing S212 of the main control device 101, BB state processing S213),
In a gaming machine in which a game is started based on the occurrence of the start command, the circular display of the pattern is stopped, or the game is ended based on the provision of the privilege,
A first game state transition means (notification flag clear processing function S909 of the display control device 81) for shifting to the first game state (non-notification mode);
Second gaming state transition means (notification flag set processing function S903 of the display control device 81) for transitioning to the second gaming state (notification mode);
Bet number setting means (a bet number setting function of the main control device 101) for setting the bet number of game media (medals) when performing the game;
The start operation is performed when the start operation means is operated in a situation where the bet number setting means sets the first bet number (3) and in the situation where the bet number setting means sets the second bet number (2). Start determination means (start command determination processing function S206 of the main control device 101) for determining that the start command is generated when the means is operated;
When the start command is generated in the first gaming state, the player's degree of advantage is greater when the betting number setting means sets the first betting number than when the second betting number is set. When the start command is generated in the second gaming state so as to be higher, the case where the betting number setting means sets the second betting number is more than the case where the first betting number is set. The game condition setting means (the lottery table selection processing functions S302 to S304 of the main control device 101) for setting the game condition (the winning probability of the combination) is provided so that the player's degree of advantage increases. To play.

  According to this gaming machine, it is possible to play a game using the game medium having the first bet number or the second bet number. In the first game state, the game is performed using the game medium having the first bet number. In the second gaming state, the player is more likely to play a game using the second betting number of game media than when the second betting game medium is used. When played, the player's advantage is higher than when playing a game using the first betting number of game media. With such a configuration, it is possible to prompt the player to change the bet number according to the game state at that time, and it is possible to suppress the monotonization of the game.

  1. gaming machine In the gaming machine 1, the second gaming state is a gaming state in which, when compared with the same betting number, the player's advantage is higher than the first gaming state, and the second betting number is A gaming machine, wherein the gaming machine is smaller than the first bet number.

  According to this gaming machine, when the first gaming state and the second gaming state are compared, the game in the second gaming state is the game regardless of whether the first betting number or the second betting number is used. The advantage of the person becomes higher. In the second gaming state, the player's degree of advantage increases when a game is played using a game medium having a second bet number smaller than the first bet number. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible for the player to enjoy the game in the second gaming state. That is, in addition to a sense of superiority for the transition to the second gaming state advantageous to the player, it is possible to give the player a sense of profit by playing a game using a small number of game media. .

  2. gaming machine In the gaming machine 2, the first bet number is a maximum number that can be set by the bet number setting means.

  According to this gaming machine, since the first bet number is the maximum number that can be set by the bet number setting means, in the first game state, the game is performed using the game medium having the second bet number that is less advantageous to the player. Can be suppressed.

  Gaming machine4. The gaming machine 3 comprises a direct input means (medal slot 45) for directly inputting the gaming media.

  According to this gaming machine, there is an opportunity to directly input game media when playing a game. In such a configuration, if the first bet number is not the maximum number that can be set by the bet number setting means, there is a possibility that the player erroneously inputs more game media than the bet number assumed by the player. It is done. Therefore, in the first gaming state where the player's advantage is lower than that in the second gaming state, when a game is played using the gaming medium having the first betting number that is the maximum number that can be set by the betting number setting means. Further, by adopting a configuration in which the player's advantage level is increased, it is possible to suppress further lowering the advantage level in a gaming state in which the player's advantage level is low.

  Gaming machine5. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 4, the first indirect input means (first credit insertion switch 56) for indirectly inputting the game medium corresponding to the first bet number, and the second bet number A gaming machine comprising at least second indirect input means (second credit input switch 57) for indirectly inputting game media, wherein each of the indirect input means is movable to a first position.

  According to this gaming machine, each indirect input means is configured to be movable to the first position. By adopting such a configuration, even if the indirect input means corresponding to the bet number that increases the player's degree of advantage is arranged at a position where it is difficult to perform the operation, the indirect input means is moved to the first position, It can be operated in its first position. Therefore, the operability of each indirect input means can be ensured by setting the first position to a position where the operation is easy to perform. Note that “movable” means that the indirect input means moves with respect to the installation surface on which the indirect input means is installed.

  Gaming machine6. In the gaming machine 5, movement control means (main control) for moving indirect input means for indirectly inputting game media corresponding to the number of bets with the highest degree of player advantage among the indirect input means to the first position. A gaming machine comprising the position setting processing function S214) of the apparatus 101.

  According to this gaming machine, the indirect input means for indirectly inputting the game medium corresponding to the number of bets with the highest degree of player advantage among the indirect input means is moved to the first position. With such a configuration, the player can play a game with a bet number that is highly advantageous to the player by operating the indirect input means located at the first position.

  Gaming machine7. In the gaming machine 5 or the gaming machine 6, an indirect input unit (credit input) having the indirect input means and a main body portion (center unit 1200) formed with the indirect input means and being movable. Device 1100), and the indirect input unit is configured such that each of the indirect input means can be moved to the first position by moving the main body.

  According to this gaming machine, the indirect input unit having each indirect input means and a main body portion that is arranged and movable is provided with each indirect input means. Each indirect input means can be moved to the first position by being moved. With such a configuration, each indirect input means can be moved to the first position only by the operation of moving one member (main body portion).

  Gaming machine8. In the gaming machine 7, the main body portion of the indirect input unit is configured to be rotatable, and each of the indirect input means is disposed on the end surface of the main body portion in the rotation axis direction when the main body portion rotates. In addition, the gaming machine is distributed around the rotating shaft.

  According to this gaming machine, the main body portion is configured to be rotatable, and each indirect input means is disposed on the end surface of the main body portion in the rotation axis direction when the main body portion rotates and rotates. Are distributed around. By adopting such a configuration, when each indirect input means moves with the rotational movement of the main body, the movement trajectory of each indirect input means can be overlapped, and accordingly, it is necessary for the movement of each indirect input means. Can be reduced. Thereby, on the installation surface where the indirect input unit is installed, the occupied area occupied by the movement of each indirect input means can be reduced, and the installation surface can be effectively used for other purposes.

  8. gaming machine In the gaming machine 8, the end surface of the main body portion on which the indirect input means is disposed is formed as an inclined surface that is inclined as the distance from the rotation shaft increases, and the indirect input means is formed on the inclined surface in the game machine 8. A gaming machine characterized by being distributed around a rotating shaft.

  According to this gaming machine, the end surface of the main body portion on which each indirect input means is disposed is formed as an inclined surface that inclines as the distance from the rotation shaft increases. Distributed. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to make the arrangement direction of one indirect input means arranged at the first position different from the arrangement direction of other indirect input means arranged other than the first position. That is, the arrangement directions of the indirect input means can be set to different directions. Therefore, when operating one indirect input means arranged at the first position, it becomes difficult to operate other indirect input means arranged other than the first position, and the other indirect input means are inadvertently operated. Incorrect operation can be suppressed.

  Gaming machine 10. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 9, the circulation display means includes a first operation when the stop operation means is subjected to a first specific operation (operation capable of establishing a first specific winning combination). While it is possible to establish a specific winning combination (first specific winning combination), it is not possible to establish a second specific winning combination (second specific winning combination), and the stop operation means performs a second specific operation ( When the second specific combination winning is performed), the second specific combination winning can be established while the first specific winning combination cannot be established. The first specific role picture forming the 1 specific role winning and the second specific role design forming the second specific role winning are arranged, and the lottery result of the role is the first specific role winning or the second If a special role is won, the winning special role is suggested 1st lottery information (normal state three-sheet betting lottery table) used for lottery of the winning combination when the betting number setting means sets the first betting number. First lottery information storage means for storing (ROM 105 of main controller 101) and second lottery information used for lottery of the combination when the betting number setting means sets the second betting number (two bets in normal state) Second lottery information storage means (ROM 105 of the main controller 101) for storing the lottery table for the game, and the game condition setting means draws the winning combination based on the bet number set by the bet number setting means In the second gaming state, the suggestion means is configured to suggest the winning specific role with a higher probability than the first gaming state, and the first lottery information and the 2nd lottery information In the first gaming state, the ratio of the number of grants to the number of uses of the game medium is higher in the second game state, so that the ratio of the number of grants to the number of use of the game media is higher in the case of using the first lottery information. A gaming machine characterized in that the ratio is set to be higher when the second lottery information is used.

  According to this gaming machine, when the stop operation means is operated for the first specific operation, the circulation display means can establish the first specific winning combination while establishing the second specific winning combination. If the stop operation means is not operated and the second specific operation is performed, the first specific combination prize is formed so that the second specific combination prize can be established, while the first specific combination prize cannot be established. The first specific role picture to be performed and the second specific role design that forms the second specific role winning are arranged. The suggestion means is configured to suggest the winning specified role with a high probability when the second gaming state is the first specified role winning or the second specified role winning than the first gaming state. In the second gaming state, the lottery information and the second lottery information are used in the second gaming state so that the ratio of the number given to the number of used gaming media in the first gaming state is higher when the first lottery information is used. The ratio of the number of grants to the number is set to be higher when the second lottery information is used. With this configuration, the game is performed so that a game is performed using the game medium with the first bet number in the first game state, and the game is performed using the game medium with the second bet number in the second game state. It is possible to urge the player and to suppress the monotonization of the game.

  Gaming machine 11. Any one of the gaming machines 1 to 10, further comprising a notifying means for notifying a bet number that increases a player's advantage.

  According to this gaming machine, the number of bets with which the player's advantage level is high is notified, so that the chance for the player to play a game using a game medium with a bet number with a low player advantage level is reduced. It becomes possible.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine as a gaming machine, 32 ... Constructing circulation display means and reel as a circulating body, 41 ... Start lever as start operation means or start operation means, 42 to 44 ... Stop switch as stop operation means, 56... First credit insertion switch as indirect input operation means, 57... Second credit insertion switch as indirect input operation means, 58... Third credit insertion switch as indirect input operation means, 63. Lamp, 64 ... Speaker constituting the suggesting means, 65 ... Auxiliary display part constituting the suggesting means, 81 ... Display control device, 101 ... Main control device as a main control board, 102 ... Various kinds such as lottery means and main control means CPU constituting control means, 1100... Credit input device as indirect input unit, 12 0 ... Center unit, 2700 ... position detection sensor.

Claims (1)

Circulation display means for circulating and displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns;
Start operation means operated to generate a start command;
Lottery means for lottery drawing,
Stop operation means operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Display control means for controlling display of the circulation display means so as to start the circulation display of the picture based on the generation of the start command and to stop the circulation display of the picture based on the operation of the stop operation means; ,
When the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the lottery of the combination is stopped by forming a predetermined combination at an effective position, the bonus granting means for granting a privilege to the player as a winning establishment,
In a gaming machine in which a game is started based on the occurrence of the start command, the circular display of the pattern is stopped, or the game is ended based on the provision of the privilege,
First gaming state transition means for transitioning to the first gaming state;
A second gaming state transition means for transitioning to the second gaming state;
Bet amount setting means for setting the bet number of game media when performing the game;
When the start operation means is operated in a situation where the bet number setting means sets the first bet number, and when the start operation means is operated in a situation where the bet number setting means sets the second bet number And start determination means for determining that the start command has occurred,
When the start command is generated in the first gaming state, the player's degree of advantage is greater when the betting number setting means sets the first betting number than when the second betting number is set. When the start command is generated in the second gaming state so as to be higher, the case where the betting number setting means sets the second betting number is more than the case where the first betting number is set. A game machine comprising game condition setting means for setting game conditions so that the player's degree of advantage increases.

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