JP2013059503A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine for enhancing interest to a player in a continuous performance.SOLUTION: The slot machine includes: a lottery means of holding a lottery on whether a plurality of kinds of winning combinations are won for each execution of a game accompanying variation display started by start operation; a chance pattern stop means of displaying a chance pattern having a winning possibility of a special winning combination in a stopped state as a stop result of the game on the basis of a lottery result and stop operation of the lottery means; a ready-to-win symbol combination stop means of displaying a ready-to-win symbol combination for deciding a winning of a special winning combination in a stopped state as a stop result of the game basis of the lottery result and stop operation of the lottery means; and a continuous performance means of executing the continuous performance continuing over a plurality of times of games when the chance pattern is displayed in a stopped state as a stop display result of the game. The continuous performance means includes a performance mode change means of changing a performance mode of the continuous performance, based on the fact that the ready-to-win combination is displayed in a stopped state in the middle of execution of the continuous performance.

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine that executes a game by variably displaying a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and in particular, has a function of executing a continuous effect over a plurality of times in a predetermined effect mode. It relates to a slot machine having.

  In a conventional gaming machine, for example, a slot machine, a game is started by variably displaying a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed based on a start operation after setting the number of bets, and stopped by a stop operation of the plurality of reels. A game value is generally given based on the stop result of the game that has been turned into a stop result corresponding to winning.

  In such a slot machine, it is possible to give a player a continuous performance over a plurality of games based on the fact that a chance chance is derived and displayed as a stop result when winning a bonus or other winning combination. A technique for expecting that a bonus has been won has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).

JP 2006-122587 A JP 2007-125445 A

  By the way, in a slot machine that executes a continuous effect as disclosed in the above-mentioned patent document, the number of times of continuous effect is determined in advance based on the presence or absence of bonus winning, and the bonus symbol is displayed until the number of continuous effects expires. Until it was complete, there was a continuous production.

  Therefore, even if the reach that confirms that the bonus is won during the continuous production is derived and displayed, it is executed in such a production mode that it is not known whether or not the continuous production has won the bonus. Therefore, there is a problem that a player who knows the reach eye will be awakened to continuous production.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine capable of improving the interest of a player with respect to continuous performance.

  The slot machine of the present invention starts a game by variably displaying a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed based on a start operation after setting the bet amount, and stops the game by stopping the plurality of reels. In the slot machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player based on the stop display result corresponding to the special winning combination among a plurality of types of winning combinations, it is started by the start operation. The lottery means for lottering whether or not the plurality of types of winning combinations are won each time the game with the change display is executed, and based on the lottery result and the stop operation of the lottery means, Based on the chance eye stop means capable of stopping and displaying the chance chance of winning the special winning combination, the lottery result of the lottery means and the stop operation Reaching eyes stopping means capable of stopping and displaying reach eyes determined to win the special winning combination as a result of stopping the game; and when the chance eyes are stopped and displayed as a result of stopping the game Continuous production means capable of executing a continuous production over a number of games, and the continuous production means is based on the reach eyes being stopped and displayed during the execution of the continuous production, There is provided an effect mode changing means capable of changing the effect mode of the continuous effect.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve a player's interest in continuous production.

It is a front view which shows the structure of the game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine with a front door opened according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows a part of control system of the game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the arrangement | sequence diagram of the symbol represented on the reel with which the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention is provided. It is explanatory drawing of the winning symbol in each game state and the stop symbol of the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the game control process of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the timer interruption process of the game control apparatus of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process at the time of power-on of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the output derivation | leading-out control processing of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 1st example of the balance distribution table of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 2nd example of the balance distribution table of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the internal lottery process of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the winning lottery rate in the normal game state of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the winning lottery rate in the special game state of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the variable display start process of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the 1st fluctuation production table of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the 2nd fluctuation production table of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the low speed reverse direction rotation unusual color 7 alignment of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the low speed forward direction rotation same color 7 alignment of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a timing chart when not performing the variation start effect of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a 1st example of the timing chart in the case of performing the fluctuation start effect of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a 2nd example of the timing chart in case the change start effect of 1st Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the reel stop process of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the reach eyes of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of a chance eye of a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the presentation control process of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the timer interruption process of the presentation control apparatus of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the production | presentation setting process of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the continuous production | presentation setting process of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the backlight light emission process of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the effect light emission process in the backlight light emission process of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the screen transition which concerns on the production | presentation aspect change of the continuous production of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the screen transition which concerns on shortening the continuous frequency | count of the continuous production of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a rear view of the gaming machine of the second embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view of the state where the substrate box of a 2nd embodiment of the present invention was opened. It is a front view of the control board of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 1st example of the weak part of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 2nd example of the weak part of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the 1st case of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a back view of the 1st case of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a back view of the 2nd case of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which attached to the 1st case the control board of the state which excised one identification field part of a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the 1st example of the periphery structure of the sealing member holding | maintenance part of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 2nd example of the periphery structure of the sealing member holding | maintenance part of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining attachment of the 1st case and the 2nd case of a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows sticking of the identification seal | sticker of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the cross section AA of the board | substrate box after sticking of the identification seal | sticker of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing in the cross section AA of the board | substrate box after sticking of the identification seal | sticker of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a back view of the 1st case concerning the 1st modification of a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the periphery structure of the sealing member holding | maintenance part which concerns on the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of a control board concerning the 2nd modification of a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is a back view of the 1st case concerning the 2nd modification of a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is the figure which attached to the 1st case the control board of the state which excised one discernment field part concerning the 2nd modification of a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing section AA of a substrate box concerning the 2nd modification of a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is sectional drawing in the cross section AA of the board | substrate box which concerns on the 2nd modification of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a back view of the 1st case concerning the 2nd modification of a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is the figure which attached to the 1st case the control board of the state which excised one discernment field part concerning the 2nd modification of a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing section AA of a substrate box concerning the 2nd modification of a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is sectional drawing in the cross section AA of the board | substrate box which concerns on the 2nd modification of 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

(First embodiment)
First, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing the configuration of the gaming machine 1a according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  A gaming machine (pachislot machine) 1a includes a front door (front panel) 3 that can be opened and closed in a single-opening manner on the front surface of a housing (cabinet) 2 having an open front surface. Inside the housing (cabinet) 2, there are three reels (first reel 4a, second reel 4b and third reel 4c) as variable display means constituting the variable display device (variable display device) 4. Arranged in a freely rotating manner.

  On the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 4a to 4c, a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols (symbols) is represented (see FIG. 4A). The reels 4a to 4c are driven by a reel driving unit and rotate independently of each other. The reel driving unit is configured by, for example, a stepping motor (4Ma to 4Mc (see FIG. 3)). Then, the gaming machine 1a executes the variable display game by the rotation of the reels 4a to 4c, and the result of stopping the variable display becomes a predetermined display mode (a symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning combination) on an effective line described later. Thus, a predetermined game value is given to the player (medal is paid out).

  Near the center of the front door 3, there is provided a display window portion 5 for allowing the player to visually recognize a symbol that is variably displayed (variably displayed) by the rotation of the reels 4a to 4c. When the reels 4a to 4c are stopped, three symbols can be visually recognized from the display window 5 on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 4a to 4c. That is, a total of nine symbols can be visually recognized from the display window 5 in a state where the reels 4a to 4c are stopped.

  Above the display window 5, an auxiliary game is executed, and an image display device (auxiliary display device) 6 that performs effect display and information display related to the variable display game is provided. The image display device 6 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display panel. The image display device 6 displays various information in addition to the effect display related to the game. In addition, the speaker 7 produces a voice effect. By combining these, various aspects of production are possible.

  Speakers 7 as sound output devices are provided on the left and right sides of the image display device 6. The speaker 7 outputs a sound effect when a big bonus (BB) state or a regular bonus (RB) state occurs to improve the interest of the game.

  Below the display window portion 5, a payout number display portion 8, a game progress display portion 9 and a credit amount display portion 10 are provided. The payout number display unit 8, the game progress display unit 9, and the credit number display unit 10 are configured by segment LEDs or a liquid crystal display.

  The payout number display unit 8 displays the payout number of medals obtained when the winning is confirmed (established). In addition, the payout number display unit 8 displays a preset error code when an abnormality occurs in the operation of the gaming machine 1a (for example, a medal jam in the gaming machine 1a).

  The game progress display unit 9 displays the total payout number of medals in the BB state and the RB state as the special game state. The credit amount display unit 10 displays the number of credits of medals credited (stored) by insertion into the medal insertion slot 15 or payout.

  A game state display unit 12 is provided on the right side of the payout number display unit 8. The game state display unit 12 indicates that the gaming machine 1a is in a playable state, displays a “REPLAY” display indicating that the replay winning has been acquired and the currently executed game is a replay game after the replay winning, "WAIT" display indicating that there is a waiting time after the medal is inserted and the start lever 22 is operated and the reels 4a to 4c start to rotate, and "INSERT MEDALS" display that prompts the user to insert a medal .

  Further, a bet line display unit 11 is provided on the left side of the credit amount display unit 10. The bet line display unit 11 displays a bet line (valid line) activated corresponding to the number of bets (the number of bets) of medals.

  The number of medals bet is the number of medals inserted by the player for the game or the number of medals used in the game after being subtracted from the memorized number of medals (credits) previously inserted by the player. . In addition, an operation in which a player inserts medals or subtracts from a stored number to start a game is called a bet. Note that, as the game medium, medals are used in the first embodiment, but game balls may be used.

  The bet line display unit 11 includes, for example, three lamps “1”, “2”, and “3”. For example, when the number of bets is one, only the “1” lamp of the bet line display unit 11 is lit, indicating that only the middle horizontal line is an active line. When the number of bets is two, the “1” and “2” lamps of the bet line display section 11 are lit, indicating that the three horizontal lines in the upper, middle and lower stages are active lines. When the number of bets is three, all the lamps “1”, “2” and “3” on the bet line display section 11 are lit, and three horizontal lines and two lower right and upper right lamps are displayed. The diagonal lines (5 lines in total) are effective lines.

  A medal insertion slot 15 for inserting medals on the right side is provided on the inclined base part 14 located between the upper half and the lower half of the front door 3. A medal insertion detection switch 15A (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of medals is provided in a path through which medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 pass, and the player inserts medals into the medal insertion slot 15. When inserted, the number of inserted medals is added to the number of credits in the credit number display unit 10 based on the detection information by the medal insertion detection switch 15A.

  When the number of credits reaches a limit value (for example, 50), the inserted medals are discharged to the tray 26 through the medal payout opening 28 without being added to the number of credits. Also, when the number of bets is less than the maximum betable number (for example, 3) when the medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 15, the number of inserted medals is not added to the number of credits but added as a bet number. The

  The inclined platform portion 14 is provided with a max bet button 16 for betting a maximum number of medals by one pressing operation. When the max bet button 16 is operated, for example, if no medal is bet, three medals are bet, and if one medal is bet, two more medals are bet.

  By using the maximum bet button 16, a medal can be bet within the credit number displayed on the credit number display unit 10 without inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 15.

  A quadrilateral decorative panel 20 is provided at the lower part of the front door 3. On the upper left side of the decorative panel 20 is provided a payout button 21 for paying back a medal that is credited (stored) or a medal set as the number of bets.

  By operating the payout button 21, medals corresponding to the number of credits displayed on the credit number display unit 10 are paid out to the tray 26 through the medal payout opening 28, and at the same time, the number of credits is cleared to zero. Become. Further, when the bet number is set, the number of medals corresponding to the number of bets is paid out to the tray 26 through the medal payout exit 28 in preference to the payout of medals to the number corresponding to the number of credits. At the same time, the bet amount is cleared to zero.

  Further, for example, in the credit state, when medals exceeding the maximum bet number (for example, 3) are inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, a predetermined number (for example, 50) of medals exceeding the maximum bet number are inserted. Are stored as credits in the gaming machine 1a and can be used in subsequent games. Further, when medals exceeding a predetermined number that can be stored as credits are inserted, they are returned to the tray 26 via the medal payout opening 28.

  A start lever 22 for starting the rotation of the reels 4a to 4c is provided on the right side of the payout button 21. On the right side of the start lever 22, reel stop buttons 23a to 23c (first reel stop button 23a, second reel stop button 23b, third reel stop) for stopping the rotation of the reels 4a to 4c and deriving the stop symbols. A button 23c) is provided.

  When the reel stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated, the reels 4a to 4c corresponding to the buttons stop rotating. When the bet amount is 0 to 2, the start condition of the variable display game is not satisfied. Therefore, even if the start lever 22 is operated, the reels 4a to 4c do not rotate. By operating 22, the reels 4 a to 4 c rotate to execute a variable display game.

  At the back of each reel stop button 23a-23c, there is a stop button LED 117 (see FIG. 3) for notifying by light that the reels can be stopped by operating the reel stop buttons 23a-23c. Is provided. The reel stop buttons 23a to 23c are inoperable while the stop button LEDs 117 are not lit, and the reel stop buttons 23a to 23c are operable while the stop button LED 117 is lit.

  That is, while the operation information lamp (stop button LED 117) is not lit, the reels 4a to 4c do not stop rotating even if the reel stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated. In addition, you may alert | report whether the reel stop button 23a-23c is operable by the lighting color of the operation information lamp.

  On the right side of the third reel stop button 23c, a medal return button 24 is provided. When the player operates the medal return button 24 when the medal in the medal flow path of the selector is clogged, the medal clogged in the flow path is returned to the tray 26 through the medal payout opening 28.

  Also, below the decorative panel 20, a tray 26 that can store medals paid out from a medal payout unit (not shown) on the back side of the front door 3, an ashtray 27, and a speaker 7 for outputting sound are provided. It has been.

  On the right side of the medal return button 24, there is provided a key cylinder (lock unit, key hole) 25 for inserting a key when opening the front door 3 or resetting an error (for example, hopper error) state of the gaming machine 1a. ing.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 1a with the front door 3 of the first embodiment of the present invention opened.

  The gaming machine 1a houses the variable display device 4 inside a housing (cabinet) 2 whose front surface is open. On the front side of the housing 2, a front door 3 (not shown) (see FIG. 1) is a hinge unit (hinge). It is attached in a state that can be opened and closed in a single-opening manner by a metal fitting 13.

  In addition, a reel mounting member (mounting table) 31 disposed across the left and right side walls of the housing 2 divides the interior of the housing 2 into upper and lower portions, and the variable display device 4 is placed on the reel mounting member 31. And a game control device 50 for comprehensively controlling the game progress of the gaming machine 1a is mounted at a position above the variation display device 4 in the housing 2. Further, a hopper unit (medal paying device) 32 for paying out award medals is disposed in the inside of the housing 2 below the reel mounting member 31. The hopper unit 32, when a predetermined symbol combination mode is formed on the active line and a winning is established, the number of medals corresponding to the winning (payout medals) or medals for exceeding the upper limit of the credit by the paying medals. Is paid out to the tray 26 (see FIG. 1). On the left side of the hopper unit 32, a power supply device 33 that supplies power to each component such as the fluctuation display device 4 and the hopper unit 32 is disposed. The power supply device 33 includes a setting device 33a.

  The setting device 33a has a probability (special result probability) that the result mode of the variable display game becomes a special result mode (for example, a stop mode in which three specific identification information are stopped side by side, etc.). ) Can be changed to any of a plurality of setting values (six levels in the first embodiment).

(Setting change method in setting device 33a)
In the setting device 33a, a key cylinder (not shown) for inserting a setting change key for changing the setting can be exposed by shifting the cover that covers the operation unit of the setting device 33a. A game shop clerk switches to the setting change mode by inserting a setting key into the key cylinder and rotating it in a predetermined direction. When the mode is changed to the setting change mode, the current setting is displayed on the credit amount display section 10 (see FIG. 1) or the like. A game shop clerk operates a setting update switch (not shown) provided on the back surface of the front door 3 to change the setting, and operates the start lever 22 to confirm the setting. The set value determined by performing these operations is stored in the game control device 50, and an internal lottery is executed when the variable display game is executed with a probability corresponding to the set value.

  Above the hopper unit 32, a power switch 34 for starting and stopping (ON / OFF) the gaming machine 1a is disposed.

  On the right side of the hopper unit 32, there is provided an overflow tank 35 for discharging surplus medals when the medals in the hopper unit 32 are full. In addition, by opening the bottom part of the overflow tank 35 and the bottom part of the housing | casing 2 corresponding to this bottom part, you may discharge | release the medal discharged | emitted by the overflow tank 35 to the repair path | route of the island facility which is not shown in figure.

  The lock engagement receiving portion 36 is an engagement receiving portion for engaging the back surface of the front door 3 with the housing 2. The weight support portion 37 is for supporting the weight of the front door 3 in the closed state. The opening cover member 38 is for covering the grip hole so that foreign matter is not inserted from the grip holes provided on both side surfaces of the housing 2. The door open / close detection switch 39 is a switch for detecting opening / closing of the front door 3. The external signal output terminal board 40 is equipped with a terminal for connecting to a management device (information collection terminal device, hall computer, etc.) for collecting and managing game information from the gaming machine 1a.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a part of the control system of the gaming machine 1a according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the control system of the gaming machine 1 a is related to a game control device (main control device, main control board) 50 that controls the game in an integrated manner, and effects of the game under the control of the game control device 50. An effect control device (sub-control device, sub-control board) 70 that performs overall control is provided. The components of this control system are respectively disposed inside the housing 2 of the gaming machine 1a.

  The game control device 50 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 50a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 50b, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 50c, an I / F (Interface) 50d, a random number generator 50e, and the like. .

  The CPU 50 a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs various types of calculation control as a calculation processing device of the game control device 50.

  The ROM 50b stores a program for executing control processing and control data (for example, a determination value for internal lottery). In addition, the ROM 50b stores a stop table that is referred to when stop control of the reels 4a to 4c is performed in each game. For example, there are a stop table corresponding to various winnings won internally, a stop table corresponding to a miss, and the like.

  The stop table contains data for controlling the stop of the reels (such as the number of sliding symbols) in order to maximize the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning state (the state of the set winning flag) on the active line. ) Is stored, and the stop position is preset according to the operation stop order and operation timing of the reels 4a to 4c.

  The RAM 50c stores an internal lottery random number storage area generated by the random number generator 50e, other various data (for example, credit number data, bet number data, various winning flag state data, and predetermined symbol combination mode) For example, data relating to payout based on the derivation of the data), and a work area for temporarily storing data necessary for the operation of the CPU 50a.

  The I / F 50d is connected to a medal insertion detection switch (selector) 15A, a start lever switch 22A, each reel stop switch (first reel (left) stop switch 112A, second reel (middle) via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). ) Stop switch 112B, third reel (right) stop switch 112C), reel position detection switches 110A to 110C, max bet switch 16A, payout button switch 21A, payout medal detection switch 32A, setting device 33a, reset switch 113, door Signals input from the open / close detection switch 39, the RTC (Real Time Clock) 115, and the business hours setting switch 116 are output to the CPU 50a.

  The random number generator 50e generates a random number for internal lottery that determines whether or not to stop the symbols of the reels 4a to 4c in a predetermined special combination manner in the variable display game. Then, the CPU 50a performs an internal lottery based on the generated random number. Instead of generating a random number for internal lottery by the random number generator 50e, a random number for internal lottery may be generated by software processing of the CPU 50a, and the internal lottery may be performed using the generated random number.

  The result of the internal lottery (whether the winning flag is established / not established) is transmitted to the effect control device 70. The effect control device 70, based on the result of the lottery, displays the image display device 6, the speaker 7, the frame light emitting device 119, and the back. Controls the effect at the light 120. The lottery for determining whether or not to execute an effect can be performed by the CPU 50a, but may also be performed by the effect control device 70.

  In addition to the power supply circuit, the power supply device 33 includes a backup power supply circuit (not shown) and a power failure monitoring circuit (not shown).

  The backup power supply circuit supplies backup power to the RAM 50c of the game control device 50, the RAM 70c of the effect control device 70, and the like, and retains the memory content related to game data and the like.

  When the power failure monitoring circuit detects a predetermined voltage drop in the power supply device 33, the power failure monitoring circuit sequentially outputs a power failure detection signal and a reset signal to the game control device 50 and the effect control device 70, and a signal indicating that the power failure device has recovered from the power failure. (It is also informed by this signal that the power was turned on at the start of business). When the game control device 50 receives a power failure detection signal, the game control device 50 performs a predetermined power failure process. When the game control device 50 receives a reset signal, the game control device 50 stops the operation of the CPU 50a.

  The medal insertion detection switch 15 </ b> A is a switch that detects passage of a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 15. Based on this detection information, the number of inserted medals is counted. The start lever switch 22A is a switch that detects that the start lever 22 has been operated.

  The reel stop switches 112A to 112C are provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the reel stop buttons 23a to 23c, respectively, and detect that the corresponding reel stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated. When the operation of the reel stop buttons 23a to 23c is detected by the reel stop switches 112A to 112C, the rotation of the corresponding reels 4a to 4c is stopped.

  The reel position detection switches 110A to 110C are provided to correspond to the reels 4a to 4c on a one-to-one basis and detect the stop positions of the corresponding reels 4a to 4c.

  The max bet switch 16A is a switch that detects that the max bet button 16 has been operated. The payout button switch 21A is a switch that detects that the payout button 21 has been operated. The payout medal detection switch 32 </ b> A is a switch that is provided in the hopper unit 32 and detects a medal paid out from the hopper unit 32. Based on this detection information, the number of medals paid out is counted. Note that the bonus flag is established based on the fact that the payout button 21 is operated and the medals are paid out (payout from at least one of bets and credits) in a state where the bonus flag described later is established. You may control so that it may alert | report. By doing so, the player will not stop the game without noticing that the bonus flag is established.

  The setting device 33a is a device for switching to any one of the settings 1 to 6 having different probabilities that a winning flag is established in the gaming machine 1a. Setting 1 has the lowest probability of winning a winning flag, and can be switched so that the winning flag has a higher probability as the set value increases. It should be noted that the probabilities that the winning flags are established are different, so that the amount of medals (machine discount) that a player can obtain when playing a predetermined amount of games is different.

  The reset switch 113 is a switch that initializes the gaming state of the gaming machine 1a. For example, when resetting an error (for example, hopper error) state of the gaming machine 1a, by inserting a key into the key cylinder 25 (see FIG. 1) and turning it in the direction opposite to the direction for opening and closing the front door 3, The reset switch 113 is turned on. The door open / close detection switch 39 is a switch for detecting opening / closing of the front door 3.

  The RTC 115 is a timekeeping chip that outputs the current date and time information, and is supplied with power from a battery separate from the power supply device 33. The business hours setting switch 116 is a switch for setting the business hours (from what time to what time) of the game arcade where the gaming machine 1a is installed.

  In addition, the I / F 50d receives the control signal input from the CPU 50a via an output port and a driver (not shown), an effect control device 70, a game progress display unit 9, a bet line display unit 11, a credit number display unit 10, a payout The number is displayed on the number display unit 8, the game state display unit 12, the hopper unit 32, the reel motors 4Ma to 4Mc, the external signal output terminal 40, the stop button LED 117, the flow path switching solenoid 118, and the like. Thereby, the game control device 50 can control various components.

  The external signal output terminal 40 outputs various signals (game information) related to the operating status of the gaming machine 1a to an external device that manages the gaming machine 1a such as an information collecting terminal device or a hall computer. A serial communication circuit is incorporated in the external signal output terminal 40. The signal relating to the operating status of the gaming machine 1a includes a signal (betting number signal) for specifying the number of medals used as the number of bets when the variable display game is executed, and the player pays out as a prize as a result of the variable display game. A signal specifying the number of medals (payout signal), a signal specifying the number of executions of the variable display game (start signal), a signal indicating the BB state (special award signal 1), and a signal indicating the RB state (Special award signal 2), a signal indicating the RT state, a signal indicating the bonus flag establishment state, and the like are included.

  The external signal output terminal 40 is turned on when the gaming state is any one of the BB state, the RB state, the RT state, and the bonus flag establishment state, and is a normal state in which the gaming state is not any of these four states. A “bonus digest signal” which is turned off in this case is also output, and further, test data (inspection data) including information on establishment of each winning flag is output to an external device. The bet number signal and the payout signal also function as a medal number increase / decrease signal for counting (specifying) the difference number of game media (medals) owned by the player.

  The flow path switching solenoid 118 switches the medal flow path inserted into the selector from the medal insertion slot 15 to the hopper unit 32 side so that the medals cannot be inserted while the reels 4a to 4c are rotating, or the medal payout opening. This is for switching to the 28th side.

  As described above, the game control device 50 is electrically connected to each component via the I / F 50d. In the game control device 50, for example, the random number generator 50e updates the random number every predetermined cycle time (for example, +1), and performs control to sample the random number at that time at the detection timing by the start lever switch 22A. Internal lottery is performed using random numbers as random numbers for internal lottery.

  Further, the game control device 50 refers to the corresponding stop table based on the internal lottery result and the stop operation timing of each reel stop button 23a to 23c, and controls the operation of each reel motor 4Ma to 4Mc. Thus, the reels 4a to 4c are stopped so that a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the display window 5.

  For example, if the symbol constituting the symbol combination aspect corresponding to the internal winning winning combination is stopped before reaching the active line, the timing of stopping the reels 4a to 4c is delayed. A so-called pull-in stop control is performed so that the stop line is displayed on the active line.

  Further, for example, when a stop operation is performed at a timing when a symbol combination mode corresponding to a winning that is not won internally is formed on the effective line, the timing for stopping the reels 4a to 4c is delayed, The so-called kicking stop control is performed so that the symbols constituting the symbol combination form that can be formed in the same manner pass the effective line.

  In the pull-in stop control and kick-off stop control by the game control device 50, the range in which the stop timing can be changed is within a predetermined number of symbols (for example, within 4 frames) from the position where the stop operation is performed.

  On the other hand, the effect control device 70 includes a CPU 70a, a ROM 70b, a RAM 70c, an I / F 70d, and the like. The effect control device 70 is provided on the frame of the effect display control in the image display device 6 and the speaker 7 and the front door 3 (see FIG. 1) based on information relating to the game output from the game control device 50. An effect is controlled by a frame light emitting device (lamp, LED) 119 and a backlight (LED) 120 provided behind each of the reels 4a to 4c.

  Here, the information related to the game is bet number information output at the time when the start lever 22 is operated and the game is started (for example, a pulse number corresponding to the bet number is output, and the bet number and the game number are transmitted). Information), internal winning information indicating the lottery result by internal lottery, and game state information indicating the current gaming state (normal state, BB state, RB state, RT state, etc.).

  The I / F 70d outputs various signals output from the game control device 50 to the CPU 70a via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). The I / F 70d outputs a control signal output from the CPU 70a to the image display device 6, the speaker 7, the frame light emitting device 119, and the backlight 120 via an output port and a driver (not shown). As a result, various devices can be controlled by the effect control device 70.

  Specifically, the effect control device 70 uses the image display device 6 to display a small role winning selection notice display, a bonus winning selection notice display, an effect display (one effect completed in one game or a continuous effect over a plurality of games), and the like. Is displayed (display control means). Further, the effect control device 70 emits light capable of illuminating from the back side the effect by the sound from the speaker 7, the effect by light emission from the frame light emitting device 119, and the symbols on the effective lines of the reels 4a to 4c. An effect is produced by light emission from the backlight 120 as illumination means.

  The communication mode between the game control device 50 and the effect control device 70 described above is such that a control signal is transmitted only in one direction from the game control device 50 to the effect control device 70, and the game control device 50 is illegal. This prevents the input of various signals.

  When playing a game in the gaming machine 1a, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, or the maximum bet button 16 is operated to input the bet number from the credit. When a betting operation is performed, an active line is set according to the number of bets, and the operation of the start lever 22 is enabled, that is, the game can be started. Then, when the start lever 22 is operated, an internal lottery process is performed in the game control device 50 to determine whether or not a prize is won, and fluctuations of the reels 4a to 4c are started.

  When the rotational speeds of the reels 4a to 4c become constant after a predetermined time elapses, the operation of the reel stop buttons 23a to 23c becomes effective, and the reels 4a to 4c are operated based on the operation of the reel stop buttons 23a to 23c. Is stopped and a predetermined symbol is displayed on the display window 5. When a symbol combination mode corresponding to an internal winning winning is formed on the active line, a winning is established, and a game value corresponding to the winning is awarded (for example, a winning medal is paid out).

  The game of one segment is completed as described above, and thereafter, the game is advanced by repeating this operation.

  FIG. 4A is an arrangement diagram of symbols represented on the reels 4a to 4c included in the gaming machine 1a according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, in the first embodiment, the “bell” located in the array numbers 0, 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 19 of the left reel 4a, and the array numbers 1, 4 of the left reel 4a. , “8”, “15”, “18”, “18”, “18”, “18”, “18”, “18”, “18”, “Red 7” located on the left reel 4a, SEQ. 7 types: “White 7” located at SEQ ID NO: 9, “English BAR” (hereinafter referred to as BAR) located at SEQ ID NO: 16 on the left reel 4a, and “Watermelon” located at SEQ ID NO: 20 on the left reel 4a Are arranged on the left reel 4a in accordance with a predetermined rule. In addition, the symbol which makes a winning combination is not arrange | positioned at the arrangement | sequence numbers 5 and 12 of the left reel 4a (blank). Then, when the reels 4a to 4c are stopped, if the symbols stopped on the active line form any of the established symbol rows shown in FIG. 4B, the corresponding winning combination is won.

  In the gaming machine 1a of the first embodiment, the game control device 50 performs stop control of the reels 4a to 4c. The game control device 50 stops the corresponding reels 4a, 4b, and 4c at positions advanced by a maximum of four frames from the timing at which the player operates the reel stop buttons 23a to 23c when the reels 4a to 4c rotate. For this reason, if there is a symbol on the active line at the timing when the player operates the reel stop buttons 23a to 23c and a symbol corresponding to the winning in which the flag is established in the subsequent four frames, the symbol is forced. Is drawn on the active line and stopped.

  That is, the symbols that are always present in the consecutive five frames can be stopped and displayed on the active line by the stop control (retraction control) by the game control device 50. For this reason, a winning formed with such a symbol can be obtained at any timing when a stop operation is performed when the flag is established. However, this is not the case when a winning formed by a symbol for which a flag is not established occurs on another active line.

  For example, in the symbol array diagram shown in FIG. 4A, “bell” always exists in five consecutive frames, so that the “bell” small role winning can always be obtained when the small role winning flag is established. In addition, since “replay” is always present in the five consecutive frames, a replay winning can always be obtained when the replay flag is established.

  On the other hand, if the winning combination other than the “bell” small role winning and the “replay” re-game winning is not operated (pressing on) the reel stop buttons 23a to 23c aiming at a specific symbol, the game control device 50 Even if stop control by is performed, it cannot always be acquired.

  For example, a case will be described in which an NBB winning flag is established and “white 7” is stopped and displayed on the active line. First, on the first reel (left reel) 4a, a symbol surrounded by a dotted line L (“white 7” corresponding to array number 9; “bell” corresponding to array number 10; “replay” corresponding to array number 11). If the first reel stop button 23a is operated at a timing at which one of “blank” corresponding to SEQ ID NO: 12 and “cherry” corresponding to SEQ ID NO: 13 is stopped on the effective line, it corresponds to SEQ ID NO: 9. “White 7” stops on the active line. However, even if the first reel stop button 23a is operated with a symbol other than those described above, the symbol “white 7” cannot be stopped and displayed on the active line.

  Similarly, if the second reel stop button 23b is operated at the timing at which one of the symbols surrounded by the dotted line C is stopped on the effective line on the second reel (middle reel) 4b, “white 7” corresponding to the array number 10 is displayed. Stops on the active line. Further, if the third reel stop button 23c is operated at a timing at which one of the symbols surrounded by the dotted line R is stopped on the effective line on the third reel (right reel) 4c, “white 7” corresponding to the array number 10 is obtained. Stops on the active line. By performing such a pressing operation, three “white 7” can be stopped and displayed on the active line, and an NBB winning can be obtained.

  FIG. 4B is an explanatory diagram of a stop symbol (design combination mode) of the gaming machine 1a according to the first embodiment of the present invention and winning contents in each gaming state.

  In the gaming machine 1a of the first embodiment, “Super Big Bonus (SBB) Winning (Red 7, Red 7, Red 7),“ Normal Big Bonus (NBB) Winning (White 7, White 7, White 7) ” , “Regular Bonus (RB) Winner (BAR, BAR, BAR)”, “Small Role Winner (Watermelon, Bell, Cherry, 1 Piece)”, “Replay (Replay) Winner” or “Lose (Winner)” Either one wins by internal lottery.

  The SBB winning is a winning determined when “red 7, red 7, red 7” is stopped and displayed on the active line, and medals are not paid out, but an SBB state occurs. If an SBB win is made, the SBB state continues until the player's medal payout number in one SBB state reaches the upper limit value of 361 or more. When the number of medals paid out by the player in one SBB state exceeds the upper limit of 361, the SBB state is terminated and the normal state is entered.

  That is, the gaming machine 1a can end the SBB state based on the fact that medals have been awarded (paid out) exceeding the predetermined maximum number of game values (here, 361) in the SBB state. Yes (special game end means). This also applies to the NBB state described later.

  Note that in FIG. 4B, the number of payouts in parentheses is 15 medals in the SBB state (and the NBB state to be described later), and 15 medals are paid out in the small water prize, the bell prize, and the single prize. Shows that two medals are paid out. Therefore, if you win a watermelon prize, a bell prize, and a single prize in the SBB state, the total number of medals paid out to the player will not decrease (increase), but if you win a cherry prize, The total number of medals to be paid out decreases. That is, for example, when the number of medals to be paid out is 360, if a cherry winning is obtained, 362 are paid out, which is smaller than the 375 paying out when a watermelon winning, a bell winning or a single winning winning is obtained. . The same applies to the NBB state described later.

  The NBB winning is a winning determined when “white 7, white 7, white 7” is stopped and displayed on the active line, and no medal is paid out, but an NBB state occurs. If an NBB win is made, the NBB state continues until the player's medal payout number in one NBB state reaches the upper limit of 301 or more. When the number of medals paid out by the player in one NBB state exceeds the upper limit of 301, the NBB state is terminated and the normal state is entered.

  The RB winning is a winning determined when “BAR, BAR, BAR” is stopped and displayed on the active line, and medals are not paid out, but an RB state occurs. If an RB winning is achieved, the RB state continues until the player's medal payout number in one RB state reaches the upper limit of 101 or more. When the number of medals paid out by the player in one RB state exceeds the upper limit of 101, the RB state is terminated and the normal state is entered.

  The small role winning prizes are “Watermelon, Watermelon, Watermelon”, “Bell, Bell, Bell”, “ANY, ANY, Cherry” (“ANY” can be any pattern), “Bell, Cherry, Bell” The winning is determined when any of the above is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the number of medals corresponding to the type of small part winning is paid out. For example, in the normal state, 5 medals are paid out for a watermelon prize, 10 medals for a bell prize, 2 medals for a cherry prize, and 1 medal for a winning combination.

  As described above, in the SBB state or the NBB state, 15 medals are paid out in the case of a watermelon winning, a bell winning, and a single winning combination, and 2 medals are paid out in the case of a cherry winning.

  The replay winning is a winning determined when “replay, replay, replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the replay game is performed after the reels are stopped. In this replay game, the number of medals bet this time is carried over to the next game, so the game can be started without newly betting medals.

  FIG. 5 is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine 1a according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In the gaming machine 1a, it is assumed that the game is started in the normal gaming state ST10 immediately after the power is turned on.

  The gaming state includes a normal gaming state ST10, a special (BB) gaming state (hereinafter referred to as BB state) ST11, a special (RB) gaming state (hereinafter referred to as RB state) ST12, an RT gaming state (hereinafter referred to as RT state). It is roughly divided into five, ST13 and RT state ST14. Note that the RT gaming state may be an ART gaming state in which an assist function is added to the RT state.

  In the normal gaming state ST10, the reels 4a to 4c are operated by operating the start lever 22 after inputting the number of bets based on a player's operation of inserting three medals or a betting button operation (bet operation) from credits. The game is rotated to start a variable display game, and an internal lottery is performed for each game.

  The reels 4a to 4c may not immediately start rotating when the player operates the start lever 22, and this time is referred to as “wait time (eg, waiting time of 4.1 seconds from the start of the previous game)”. This “wait time” is provided to limit the number of executable games within a predetermined time so that the player does not waste excessive gaming value as a result of continuous gaming.

  The gaming machine 1a is provided with a function (internal lottery function) for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to win various prizes in relation to the execution of the game. An internal lottery is performed based on the random number. When this internal lottery is won, a winning flag is set, and generation (establishment) of a predetermined winning combination (winning mode) is permitted.

  In other words, only when the internal lottery is won and a winning flag is set, the reels are allowed to win a winning pattern as much as possible by allowing a predetermined symbol to stop on the active line and form (establish) a winning mode. Control is performed. In this way, any one of BB winning, RB winning, small role winning, replay winning, and loss is determined by the internal lottery.

  In the variable display game, the symbol aimed by the player's stop operation is not stopped reliably, but only the combination of symbols permitted by the control processing of the control means of the gaming machine 1a can be stopped by the player's operation. Has been. For example, the game control device 50 extracts a random number at the timing triggered by the operation of the start lever 22, and determines whether or not to allow any winning combination (winning flag) to be generated based on the result of determining the random number. Only the combination of symbols based on the determination can be stopped by the player's operation.

  In the normal gaming state ST10, when a BB winning (SBB winning or NBB winning) is won internally, and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and winning is established, the process proceeds to the BB state ST11. Further, when the RB winning is internally won and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and winning is established, the process proceeds to the RB state ST12.

  In the BB state ST11, for example, a game is executed in which the internal winning probability of the small role winning is higher than that in the normal gaming state ST10. When the type of the BB winning is the SBB winning, the BB state ST11 ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 360. On the other hand, in the case of NBB winning, the BB state ST11 ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 300. When a transition condition such as winning a specific lottery is established in the BB state ST11, the state transitions to the RT state ST13. On the other hand, when the transition condition is not satisfied, the state shifts to the normal gaming state ST10.

  In the RB state ST12, for example, a game is executed in which the internal winning probability of the small role winning is higher than that in the normal gaming state ST10. When the total number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 100, the RB state ST12 ends, and the process proceeds to the RT state ST13.

  In the RT state ST13, a game (RT) is executed in which the internal winning probability of the replay winning is higher than in the normal gaming state ST10. Note that the internal winning probability of winnings (including bonus winnings) other than the replay winning is the same as in the normal gaming state ST10. Here, 150 games RT is given as the prescribed number of games.

  In the RT state ST13, the internal winning probability of the replay winning is increased, and the game can be repeated while suppressing the consumption of medals, so that the bonus value is increased while increasing the game value obtained by the establishment of the small role winning. Can be expected. Therefore, the higher the number of continuing games in the RT state ST13, the higher the game value is given to the player.

  The RT state ST13 is terminated when a predetermined termination condition is satisfied, for example, when 150 games are consumed or a winning combination of an end combination such as a single combination is established, and the state shifts to the normal game state ST10. However, when the winning symbol combination mode is formed on the middle line at the same time as the winning of the winning combination, the RT state ST13 is continued without shifting to the normal gaming state ST10. Further, when the BB winning is won in the RT state ST13, the RT state ST13 ends and the process proceeds to the BB state ST11. When the RB winning is selected, the RT state ST13 ends and the process proceeds to the RB state ST12. .

  In the normal game state ST10, when a predetermined ceiling condition, for example, a condition that 1000 games are consumed in the normal game state ST10, is established, the process shifts to the RT state ST14.

  In the RT state ST14, similarly to the RT state ST13, a game (RT) in which the internal winning probability of the replay winning is higher than that in the normal gaming state ST10 and the RT state ST13 is executed. Note that the internal winning probability of winnings (including bonus winnings) other than the replay winning is the same as in the normal gaming state ST10. Also, unlike the RT state ST13, here, RTs are awarded until a BB winning or RB winning is won.

  In the RT state ST14, as in the RT state ST13, the internal winning probability of the replay winning becomes high, and it becomes possible to repeat the game while suppressing the consumption of medals. While increasing, you can expect to win a bonus prize. Therefore, the higher the number of continuing games in the RT state ST13, the higher the game value is given to the player. If the BB winning is won in the RT state ST14, the process proceeds to the BB state ST11, and if the RB winning is won, the process proceeds to the RB state ST12.

  Hereinafter, processing by the game control device 50 will be described. The processing by the game control device 50 includes a game control process (see FIG. 6) for overall control of the game, an input / output port process, a timer count process, etc. that are activated at predetermined time intervals (for example, approximately every 2 msec). It consists of timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 7). The game control process and the timer interrupt process will be described in order.

[Game control processing (game control device 50)]
First, the game control process (main process) will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a procedure of game control processing according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The game control process is executed when the gaming machine 1a is powered on. For example, it is executed when the gaming machine 1a is turned on in order to start business at a game arcade or when it recovers from a power failure.

  First, the game control device 50 executes processing at power-on (S601). Here, initialization processing is executed. The initialization process is, for example, initialization of each storage area of the RAM 50c, initialization of the reel motors 4Ma to 4Mc, and the like. In addition, for example, in the RAM 50c, data is erased, default data is written based on data stored in the ROM 50b, and the like. Further, the process of step 601 is not performed every time the game is started, but is performed when the power is turned on as described above, and the process is started from step 602 when the game is started thereafter. Details of the processing in step 601 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the game control device 50 executes a BET (betting) process (S602). In the BET process, a process of setting a bet number (bet number) based on the insertion of a medal into the medal insertion slot 15 or the operation of the max bet button 16 is executed. Thereafter, the game control device 50 executes a payout control process (S603).

  Steps 602 and 603 will be described.

  When a medal is inserted from the medal slot 15, the medal insertion detection switch 15A detects the inserted medal and inputs the detection signal to the game control device 50. Then, the game control device 50 adds the memorized bet number of medals based on this detection signal, and displays the bet number on the bet line display unit 11.

  In the first embodiment, in the normal game state ST10, the number of bets input to the game cannot be changed according to the player's selection, and the number of bets is fixed (set) to 3 in advance.

  In the BB gaming state ST11 and the RB gaming state St12, as in the normal gaming state ST10, the number of bets input to the game cannot be changed according to the player's selection, and the number of bets is fixed (set to 3) in advance. )

  Then, when medals exceeding the set upper limit (three) are inserted, the medal credit count is added one by one without adding the surplus medals to the bet count. The addition result is displayed on the credit number display unit 10 as the credit number.

  However, a predetermined upper limit (for example, 50) is set for the number of credits, and when medals exceeding the upper limit are inserted, the extra medals are not added to the number of credits and the tray 26 is added. To return to.

  Further, when the max bet button 16 is operated in a state where there is a medal credit, the number of medals according to the operation is bet and the memory of the credit number is subtracted by the bet number. Such a bet operation is called a bet input (bet operation).

  When the maximum bet button 16 is operated in a state where there are more than the specified bet number (three) for the medal credit set, the bet number of the specified value is set by one operation of the maximum bet button 16. Is done.

  Thereafter, the game control device 50 determines whether or not the bet number is the upper limit value (three) (S604). When the number of bets has reached the upper limit (the result of S604 is “Y”), the process proceeds to step 605. On the other hand, if the number of bets has not reached the upper limit (the result of S604 is “N”), the process returns to step 602.

  When the bet number reaches the upper limit (three), the start lever switch 22A that detects the operation of the start lever 22 and outputs an operation signal to the game control device 50 becomes effective. In addition, when the replay winning pattern combination mode (replay winning result mode) is stopped and the replay winning is established in the previous game, the bet number of the previous game is automatically set (no operation such as coin insertion). After the setting is made, the start lever switch 22A becomes effective.

  Here, the player has made a bet by inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 15, or by placing a bet by operating the max bet button 16, or by a previous game. If established, the start lever 22 is operated without placing a bet.

  Thereafter, the game control device 50 determines whether or not the start lever 22 has been operated (S605). If the start lever 22 has not been operated (the result of S605 is “N”), the process returns to step 602.

  On the other hand, when there is an operation of the start lever 22 (result of S605 is “Y”), the game control device 50 executes an internal lottery process (S606). In the internal lottery process, the game control device 50 performs an internal lottery for a winning combination and transmits a lottery result command (winning flag command) corresponding to the lottery result to the effect control device 70. Details of the processing in step 606 will be described later with reference to FIG. The internal lottery process in step 606 may be performed after the process in step 607.

  Thereafter, the game control device 50 executes a variable display start process (S607). In the variation display start process, the game control device 50 sends a control signal to the reel motors 4Ma to 4Mc to start rotation of the reels 4a to 4c (control to start rotation of the reels 4a to 4c). ). Thereby, it will be in the state which performs the change display of a symbol. Details of the processing in step 607 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the rotation of each reel 4a to 4c becomes constant after the symbol change display is started and the reels 4a to 4c can be stopped by operating the reel stop buttons 23a to 23c, the CPU 50a A control signal instructing lighting of each stop button LED 117 is sent (processing for lighting each stop button LED 117 is performed). By illuminating the stop button LED 117 by this processing, it is notified that the reels 4a to 4c can be stopped by operating the reel stop buttons 23a to 23c.

  Thereafter, the game control device 50 performs a reel stop process (S608). In the reel stop process, the game control device 50 stops the reels 4a to 4c based on the lottery result (winning flag) in step 606 and the operation timing of the reel stop buttons 23a to 23c. Details of the processing in step 608 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the reel stop process, the game control device 50 is in a state of waiting for an operation signal input from each of the reel stop switches 112A to 112C. Then, when the reel stop buttons 23a to 23c are individually operated sequentially in a state where the reels 4a to 4c can be stopped, the operation signals from the reel stop switches 112A to 112C are respectively sent to the game control device 50. Entered.

  When the game control device 50 waits for the detection of the operation signal described above and detects an operation signal from each of the reel stop switches 112A to 112C, the game control device 50 stops stopping the reels 4a to 4c corresponding to the reel stop switches 112A to 112C. Take control.

  The game control device 50 determines the game state and the winning lottery result (whether or not each winning winning flag is set in the lottery process), the number of bets, and the reel stop switches 112A to 112C from the plurality of stop control tables stored in the ROM 50b. The stop control table corresponding to the operation order is selected and read. In the case of the normal gaming state and the RT state, when a special prize, a small part prize, and a replay prize are won, and the corresponding prize flag is set, a combination pattern that establishes a prize corresponding to the prize winning flag Is selected as a stop control table for carrying out the draw-in stop control on the active line, that is, a stop control table (draw-in stop control table) that makes or can make a winning corresponding to the winning winning flag.

  In addition, when the stop control table corresponding to the winning of the winning (for example, the bell winning, the replay winning) that is not missed from the symbol arrangement of each reel 4a to 4c and the stop control table is selected, the stop control table is used. The corresponding winning is always established by the withdrawal stop control. In addition, a stop control table corresponding to winning of a winning (for example, cherry winning, watermelon winning, SBB winning, NBB winning, RB winning) is selected from the symbol arrangement of each reel 4a to 4c and the stop control table. In the case where there is an operation signal from the reel stop switches 112A to 112C at a timing within a predetermined range, the corresponding winning is established by the pull-in stop control based on the stop control table, and at a timing outside the predetermined range. When there is an operation signal from the reel stop switches 112A to 112C, all winnings are not established and the reels 4a to 4c are stopped.

  Note that even in a prize that is basically not missed, depending on the pushing order of the reel stop buttons 23a to 23c, the missing order may occur. For example, the stopping order of the reels 4a to 4c is the left, middle, and right pushing If the stop control table is selected, a stop control table that does not cause missing is selected, and when the stop order of the reels 4a to 4c is other than forward pressing (reverse pressing or the like), for example, a stop control table that can be dropped is selected. It is good.

  In the case of the BB state and the RB state as the special game state, the winning probability of the above-mentioned small role winning (for example, Bell winning) is increased, and the lottery result of winning is the winning of each small role winning Then, a pull-in stop control table is selected that makes or wins the winning small role winning.

  In the stop control using the stop control table as described above, when the operation signals from the reel stop switches 112A to 112C are input, the rotation of the reels 4a to 4c is determined from the output data of the reel position detection switches 110A to 110C. Get the phase (rotation angle). The drive circuits for the reel motors 4Ma to 4Mc, which are stepping motors, stop the reels 4a to 4c with the number of sliding frames (0 to 4) corresponding to the rotation phases of the reels 4a to 4c of the stop control table described above. A control signal is transmitted to. That is, the game control device 50 follows the selected stop control table based on the rotation phase of each reel 4a-4c at the timing when the operation signal is input from each reel stop switch 112A-112C. A stop angle (phase) is determined, and based on this determination, a control signal that instructs the reel motors 4Ma to 4Mc to stop the rotation of the reels 4a to 4c is output.

  If the reel stop switches 112A to 112C have not yet been turned on when a preset automatic stop time has elapsed from the start of the game, the game control device 50 automatically stops the reel motors 4Ma to 4Mc. In the case of automatic stop, the kicking stop control functions to restrict the establishment of the winning combination. For example, based on the rotational phase of each reel 4a to 4c when the automatic stop time has elapsed, The stop control is performed.

  After that, the game control device 50 executes a winning establishment determination process based on the position information of the reels 4a to 4c stopped in Step 608 (S609). The winning establishment determination process is performed when the reels 4a to 4c are stopped in the above-described step 608 and the combination of stop symbols to be stopped and displayed in the display window 5 is determined.

  In the winning establishment determination process, the game control device 50 actually uses the operation signals from the reel stop switches 112A to 112C, the stop data of the reels 4a to 4c obtained from the selected stop control table, and the state of the winning winning flag. Next, it is confirmed whether or not a winning is established in the variable display device 4. If the winning is not established, the winning establishment determination process is terminated. If the winning is established, the payout number information corresponding to the established winning information (or corresponding to the established winning information). The winning establishment flag) is stored in the RAM 50c, and the winning establishment determination process is terminated.

  Thereafter, the game control device 50 executes a payout control process (S610). In the payout control process, the game control device 50 controls the hopper unit 32 when a winning is established based on the above-described winning information, and pays out medals corresponding to the established winning information. Let

  By this payout control process, the stop display result of the game stopped in step 608 becomes one of the normal winning results corresponding to a plurality of normal winning combinations (for example, a bell winning, a cherry winning, a watermelon winning, a single winning combination). A medal corresponding to the normal winning result is awarded.

  When the game control device 50 pays out medals based on a prize, the game control device 50 adds medals to the number of credits without paying out to the tray 26 until the number of credits reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 50). The medals exceeding the upper limit are paid out to the tray 26 without being added to the number of credits.

  In addition, winning is established only when a predetermined symbol combination corresponding to winning is formed on the active line, and medals are paid out. However, medals are not paid out when a special prize is established. On the other hand, even if a winning result mode is formed on a line other than this active line, no winning is established, so that no medal corresponding to the winning is paid out.

  Thereafter, the game control device 50 executes a game state update process (S611). In the game state update process, the game control device 50 updates the game state to any one of the BB state, the RB state, the RT state, and the normal state according to the determination result of winning establishment in step 609.

  As a result of this game state update processing, when the stop display result of the game stopped in step 608 is a special winning result corresponding to a special winning combination (for example, SBB winning, NBB winning, RB winning), it is normal than usual. It is possible to generate a special game state (for example, BB state, RB state) in which the probability of winning results is improved.

  Thereafter, the game control device 50 determines whether or not a power failure has occurred (S612). If no power failure has occurred (result of S612 is “N”), the process returns to S602. On the other hand, when a power failure occurs (the result of S612 is “Y”), a power failure process is executed (S613). In the power failure process, the game control device 50 sets a power failure flag indicating that a power failure has occurred.

[Timer interrupt processing (game control device 50)]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a procedure of timer interrupt processing of the game control device 50 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The timer interrupt process is started every predetermined time (for example, about every 2 msec), and performs an input / output port process, a timer count process, and the like.

  When the execution of the timer interrupt process is started, the game control device 50 first executes an input process for inputting various operations of the player and an output process for outputting to the effect control device 70 (S701, S702). ). Thereafter, timer update processing is executed (S703). In the timer update process, the game control device 50 updates various timers such as a continuation timer. Thereafter, reel operation processing is executed (S704). In the reel operation process, the game control device 50 performs output settings for rotation and stop of each of the reels 4a to 4c based on the variation start pattern and reel update information (described later in detail). Note that the process of step 704 may be included in the game control process of FIG.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of power-on processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. Here, the details of step 601 in FIG. 6 will be described.

  First, the game control device 50 prohibits interruption and sets all output ports to OFF (state in which there is no output) (S801). Next, access to the RAM 50c is permitted (S802).

  Thereafter, the game control device 50 determines whether or not the setting key switch is on (S803). The setting key switch is provided in the setting device 33a (see FIG. 2), and whether or not a setting key for changing the setting of the gaming machine 1a has been inserted into the key cylinder (that is, whether or not it is in the setting change mode). Is a switch for detecting

  When the setting key switch is ON (the result of S803 is “Y”), the game control device 50 displays the current setting value stored in a predetermined area in the backup RAM (the RAM 50c operated by the backup power supply) as a credit number display. Displayed on the unit 10.

  Thereafter, the game control device 50 determines whether or not the setting update switch has been operated (S805). The setting update switch is a switch that is provided on the back surface of the front door 3 (see FIG. 1) or on the setting device 33a to change the setting of the gaming machine 1a. The store clerk at the game hall can change the setting of the gaming machine 1a by operating the setting update switch.

  When the setting update switch is operated (the result of S805 is “Y”), the game control device 50 adds 1 to the setting value stored in the predetermined area in the backup RAM and updates it (S806). On the other hand, when the setting update switch is not operated (the result of S805 is “N”), no processing is executed.

  Thereafter, the game control device 50 determines whether or not there has been a setting confirmation operation (operation of the start lever 22) of the gaming machine 1a (S807). If the start lever 22 has not been operated (the result of S807 is “N”), the process returns to step 804. On the other hand, when the start lever 22 is operated (the result of S807 is “N”), the process waits until the setting key switch is turned off (S808).

  When the setting key switch is turned off (result of S808 is “Y”), the game control device 50 clears the area in the backup RAM other than the setting value because the setting value has been set (S809). Thereafter, a power-on command for instructing power-on is transmitted to the effect control device 70 (S810).

  As shown in steps 804 to 809 above, the gaming machine 1a is set in a plurality of stages with different probability values for winning a winning combination (a normal winning combination or a special winning combination) in an internal lottery executed at the start of the game. It is possible to set one set value among the values (probability setting means).

  When the game control device 50 proceeds from step 803 to step 811 (when the setting key switch is OFF), the game control device 50 calculates verification data called a checksum stored in the backup RAM area, and checks before power-off. Compare with Sam (S811). As a result of the comparison, when the data is normal and the power failure flag is normal (the power failure flag is not set) (results of S812 and S813 are “Y”), the game control device 50 stores the stored contents in the backup RAM. Based on the above, the state before power-off is restored (S814). Thereafter, a power recovery command for instructing power recovery is transmitted to the effect control device 70 (S815).

  When the data corresponds to at least one of data abnormality and the power failure flag is abnormal (the power failure flag is set) (result of S812 or S813 is “N”), the game progress display unit 9 An error code is displayed in (S816).

  Thereafter, the game control device 50 waits until the reset switch 113 is turned on (S817). When the reset switch 113 is turned on (the result of S817 is “Y”), an error code in the game progress display section 9 is displayed. The display is cleared (S818).

  Thereafter, the game control device 50 clears all the areas in the backup RAM, and sets initial values (for example, setting is “1”, gaming state is “normal state”, etc.) (S819). Thereafter, a power-on command for instructing power-on is transmitted to the effect control device 70 (S820).

  In step 821, the game control device 50 acquires individual identification information, which is an identifier (ID) unique to the CPU 50a, from the individual ID register in the CPU 50a, and sends it to the serial communication circuit included in the external signal output terminal 40. Set (S821). Thereby, the acquired individual identification information is transmitted to an external management apparatus (a hall computer or the like).

  Thereafter, the game control device 50 activates a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal in the CPU 50a (strictly speaking, a gaming microcomputer (clock generator) in the CPU 50a) (S822). ).

  The CTC (circuit) is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer. The clock generator includes a frequency dividing circuit that divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator and the CTC circuit described above. The timer interrupt signal is a signal for causing the CPU 50a to generate a timer interrupt of a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) based on the divided signal. The random number update trigger signal (CTC) is supplied to the random number generation circuit based on the divided signal, and the random number generation circuit serves as a trigger for updating the random number.

  When the CTC (circuit) is activated, the game control device 50 performs activation setting of the random number generation circuit (S823). Specifically, the CPU 50a executes processing such as setting a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Thereafter, the game control device 50 permits an interrupt (S824).

  After that, the game control device 50 executes an outcome derivation control process that is control related to derivation of the outcome (display mode, symbol combination mode) on the active line (S825). Details of the processing in step 825 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the outcome derivation control process according to the first embodiment of this invention. Here, the details of the processing in step 825 in FIG. 8 will be described.

  First, the game control device 50 acquires the value of the business hours setting switch 116 (S901), and determines whether or not business hours are set (S902). If the business hours are not set (the result of S902 is “N”), the process ends here. On the other hand, when the business hours are set (the result of S902 is “Y”), the timing information of the RTC 115, that is, the current time information is acquired (S903).

  Thereafter, the game control device 50 determines whether or not the current time is outside business hours (S904). If it is during business hours (the result of S904 is “N”), the process ends here. On the other hand, when it is outside business hours (the result of S904 is “Y”), that is, when the amusement hall is in the time zone before opening or after closing, the output distribution table defining the output distribution for each set value Is prepared, and the setting value of the gaming machine 1a is acquired (S905). The output distribution table will be described later with reference to FIGS. 10A and 10B.

  After that, the game control device 50 acquires a random number generated by the random number generator 50e (S906), and based on the acquired random value, the outcome corresponding to the set value acquired in Step 905 (for example, “7 "Alignment", "BAR alignment", "Watermelon alignment" or "Cherry alignment") are selected from the output allocation table (S907).

  Thereafter, the game control device 50 sets reel update information (step ∞) (S908). Here, the reel update information used when deriving the outcome in step 912 to be described later is set as an initial value infinite. Moreover, the game control apparatus 50 starts rotation of each reel 4a-4c.

  Thereafter, the game control device 50 stands by until the reel position detection switches 110A to 110C detect the initial positions of the reels 4a to 4c (S909), and when the initial positions are detected (the result of S909 is “Y”). The number of steps from the detected initial position to the symbol corresponding to the eye selected at step 907 is calculated for each reel 4a to 4c (S910). For example, the initial position of the reel 4a is “bell” with array number 0 (see FIG. 4A), and the symbol corresponding to the output selected from the output distribution table is “red 7” with array number 2. In this case, the number of steps is 2. Further, the calculated number of steps of each reel 4a to 4c is set as the reel update information (S911).

  Thereafter, the game control device 50 stands by until the outcome is derived (reel stop) (S912). Specifically, the reels 4a to 4c are rotated from the initial position by the number of steps of each of the reels 4a to 4c indicated by the reel update information set in step 911 by timer interrupt processing. As a result, based on the setting value of the gaming machine 1a and the output distribution table, the output indicating the setting value (for example, “7 aligned”, “BAR aligned”, “Watermelon aligned” or “Cherry aligned”) Can be derived automatically.

  By executing the above-described game derivation control process, in the time zone after opening the game hall (in the morning), the player can set each gaming machine 1a based on the game score displayed on each gaming machine 1a. The value can be predicted. That is, the interest at the time of selecting the gaming machine 1a can be easily improved. Note that the outcome derivation control process may be executed only when the setting of the gaming machine 1a is changed.

  FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating a first example of the output assignment table according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 10B is a diagram illustrating a second example of the output assignment table according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the output assignment table shown in FIG. 10A, the assignment of the output is different for each of the settings 1 to 6. For example, in setting 1, “seven assortment” (“red 7, red 7, red 7”, “white 7, white 7, white 7”), “BAR assortment” (“BAR, BAR, BAR”), “watermelon” The probabilities of each of “aligned” (“watermelon, watermelon, watermelon”) and “cherry aligned” (“cherry, cherry, cherry”) are 20%, 20%, 30%, and 30%, respectively.

  Further, in the output assignment table shown in FIG. 10A, the probability of seven matches increases as the set value increases. Further, for example, in setting 6, since the probability of cherry alignment is 0, the player can recognize that the possibility of setting 6 is 0 if the cherry alignment is a hit.

  On the other hand, in the output assignment table shown in FIG. 10B, the output assignment differs according to the change of the setting, not for each setting of setting 1 to setting 6. When the setting is higher than the previous day (for example, when setting is changed from setting 1 to setting 2 or when setting is changed from setting 5 to setting 6), it corresponds to “setting up”, and “7 matches”, “BAR matches” ”,“ Watermelon Alignment ”, and Cherry Alignment (“ ANY, ANY, Cherry ”) are 35%, 35%, 15%, and 15%, respectively.

  Further, when the setting is lower than the previous day (for example, when the setting is changed from setting 2 to setting 1 or when the setting is changed from setting 6 to setting 5), it corresponds to “setting reduction”. Furthermore, when the setting is the same as the previous day (for example, in the case of deferring with setting 2), it corresponds to “setting deferment (resetting same setting)”. In this way, the distribution of the output is different according to the change of the setting.

  Thereby, the player is based on the outcome indicated on each gaming machine 1a and information suggesting the setting on the previous day, such as the game information (BB winning number, RB winning number) on the previous day of each gaming machine 1a. Thus, the set value of each gaming machine 1a can be predicted. That is, the interest at the time of selecting the gaming machine 1a can be easily improved.

  10B, when the game distribution table is used, the game control device 50 sets the data before the setting change on the condition that the data is normal (the result of step 812 in FIG. 8 is “Y”). Comparing the setting value before the setting change and the setting value after the setting change by storing the setting value and referring to the setting change flag set by the game control device 50 when the setting change is performed Can do.

  On the other hand, if the data is abnormal (the result of step 812 in FIG. 8 is “N”), the entire backup RAM area is cleared in step 819, so the set value before the setting change cannot be stored. Therefore, for example, the outcome may be determined by fixing to the “setting deferred” allocation. In addition, there are various ways of allocating the appearance, such as eliminating bonus combinations (such as “7” or “BAR”) by eliminating small roles such as “Watermelon” and “Cherry”. It is possible.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the internal lottery process according to the first embodiment of this invention. Here, the details of the processing in step 606 in FIG. 6 will be described.

  First, the game control device 50 acquires a random number value for internal lottery generated by the random number generator 50e (S1101). Next, a winning / winning determination table corresponding to the gaming state is set (S1102). The winning / winning determination table is a winning / winning determination table stored in the ROM 50b and registered with a determination value for winning. An example of the winning lottery rate based on this winning / winning determination table will be described later with reference to FIGS. 12A and 12B.

  Thereafter, the game control device 50 executes a winning / winning determination process (S1103). Specifically, the random number acquired in step 1101 is compared with the determination value in the winning / winning determination table set in step 1102. Thereafter, the game control device 50 sets the loss winning flag as an initial value (S1104).

  Thereafter, the game control device 50 determines whether or not the determination result is a winning winning (S1105). Specifically, as a result of step 1103, it is determined whether or not a winning winning is made based on whether or not the acquired random number matches a determination value corresponding to any winning in the winning determination table. . If the two match, the winning corresponding to the matching determination value is won. On the other hand, if any of the winning determination values does not match the extracted random number, the determination is lost.

  When the determination result is a winning winning (the result of S1105 is “Y”), the game control device 50 sets a winning winning flag corresponding to the winning winning type in a predetermined storage area on the RAM 50c, that is, a lose winning After rewriting the flag to a winning winning flag (S1106), a winning flag command corresponding to the set winning winning flag is transmitted to the effect control device 70 (S1107).

  On the other hand, when the determination result is not a winning winning (the result of S1105 is “N”), the game control device 50 transmits a winning flag command corresponding to the set lose winning flag to the effect control device 70 (S1107).

  With the processing shown above, whether or not the gaming machine 1a has won a plurality of types of winning combinations (for example, a bell winning, a cherry winning, etc.) each time a game with a change display started by operating the start lever 22 is executed. Lottery (lottery means).

  FIG. 12A is a diagram showing a winning lottery rate in the normal gaming state according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 12B is a diagram showing a winning lottery rate in the special game state according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, the winning probability of each winning in the normal gaming state (normal state) is different for each setting from setting 1 to setting 6 (for example, cherry winning), and common to each setting (for example, , Bell prize and SBB prize). In the setting device 33a, by changing the setting value between the setting 1 and the setting 6, the winning probability of the NBB winning can be changed in, for example, 6 steps from 1/400 to 1/350, and the winning probability of the RB winning is set, for example, It can be changed in three stages from 1/500 to 1/400. On the other hand, in the first embodiment, it is assumed that there is no setting difference in the winning probability of replay winning or bell winning.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12B, the winning probability of each winning in the special gaming state (BB state, RB state) is also different for each setting of setting 1 to setting 6 (for example, cherry winning), and for each setting Includes common items (for example, Bell prize). In the setting device 33a, by changing the setting value between the setting 1 and the setting 6, the winning probability of the cherry winning can be changed in 6 steps from 1/50 to 1/40, for example. On the other hand, in the first embodiment, it is assumed that there is no setting difference in the winning probability of replay winning, bell winning or watermelon winning.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the variable display (variable display) start process according to the first embodiment of this invention. Here, the details of the processing in step 607 of FIG. 6 will be described.

  The game control device 50 determines whether or not a bonus game is in progress (S1301). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a special gaming state (BB state, RB state).

  When the bonus control game is not being played (the result of S1301 is “N”), the game control device 50 adds 1 to the setting values of the game number counter and the notification counter and updates them (S1302). The game number counter is a counting means for counting the number of games executed since a predetermined count condition is satisfied (for example, the previous special game state). The notification counter is a counting means capable of counting the number of times the game is executed in the normal gaming state in order to determine whether or not to suggest the set value set in the gaming machine 1a.

  Thereafter, the game control device 50 determines whether or not the set value of the notification counter has reached an upper limit value (for example, 300) (S1303). When the upper limit is reached (the result of S1303 is “Y”), the notification counter is cleared to zero (S1304), and a normal variation start command for instructing the start of a normal variation display game is set (S1305). On the other hand, if the upper limit value has not been reached (the result of S1303 is “N”), a normal variation start command is set without changing the setting value of the notification counter (S1305).

  Thereafter, the game control device 50 determines whether or not the notification counter is 0 (S1306). If the notification counter is not 0 (the result of S1306 is “N”), the process proceeds to step 1318.

  On the other hand, when the notification counter is 0 (the result of S1306 is “Y”), the game control device 50 results in the special winning combination (BB winning, RB) as a result of the internal lottery process (see FIG. 11) performed in advance. It is determined whether or not (winning) is won (S1307). This determination is made based on a winning / winning flag set on the RAM 50c (see step 1106 in FIG. 11). If the special winning combination has not been won (the result of S1307 is “N”), the process proceeds to step 1318 without executing any processing.

  When the game control device 50 wins a special winning combination (the result of S1307 is “Y”), a freeze effect corresponding to the set value of the gaming machine 1a from the first variation effect table (described later using FIG. 14A) ( A special effect is selected (S1308).

  The freeze effect of the first embodiment is that the operation of stopping the reels 4a to 4c for a certain period is invalidated when a predetermined winning combination (special winning combination, a small combination described later) is won by executing the game. This is a predetermined effect display that is performed (during the invalid period) during the period (the time until the stop operation becomes valid is delayed more than usual). Further, in the freeze effect of the first embodiment, the effect of informing the predetermined winning combination and notifying the set value of the gaming machine 1a is simultaneously performed. Details will be described later.

  Thereafter, the game control device 50 sets a special variation start command for instructing the start of a special variation display game (S1309). Specifically, the normal variation start command set in step 1305 is rewritten to a special variation start command.

  Through the processes in steps 1302 to 1309 described above, it is determined whether or not the special winning combination is won every time the notification counter reaches the upper limit value (specific number of times). If the special winning combination is won, a freeze effect is executed. be able to.

  As described above, since the freeze state can occur based on the number of times the game has been executed, the player is allowed to execute the game at least a specific number of times in order to estimate the set value of the gaming machine 1a. Can be encouraged.

  When the game control apparatus 50 proceeds from step 1301 to step 1310 (when the bonus game is being played), it sets a normal variation start command (S1310). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the bonus game currently in progress is the first bonus game of the day (S1311). This determination is made based on the timing information of the RTC 115.

  If the game control device 50 is not the first bonus game of the day, that is, if it is the second or later bonus game of the day (the result of S1311 is “N”), the internal lottery process performed in advance (see FIG. 11). As a result, it is determined whether or not a small role winning (cherry winning) is won (S1312). If the small role winning (cherry winning) is not won (the result of S1312 is “N”), the process proceeds to step 1318 without executing any processing.

  When the small game winning (cherry winning) is won (the result of S1312 is “Y”), the gaming control device 50 corresponds to the setting value of the gaming machine 1a from the second variation effect table (described later using FIG. 14B). A freeze effect to be selected is selected (S1313).

  Thereafter, the game control device 50 sets a special variation start command (S1314). Here, the normal variation start command set in step 1310 is rewritten to a special variation start command.

  With the processing of steps 1310 to 1314 described above, a freeze effect can be executed when a small role winning (cherry winning) is won during the second and subsequent bonus games of the day.

  In this way, the freezing effect is triggered by winning a cherry prize (two payouts per three bets) that makes the total payout number of medals in the bonus game unfavorable to the player. Although there is a disadvantage that the total payout number is reduced, there is an advantage that an opportunity for suggesting the setting of the gaming machine 1a can be obtained by this freeze effect. In addition, the player can be given attention to avoid the acquisition (establishment) of the cherry prize that is disadvantageous to the player, and the reel stop operation is performed so that the stop display result corresponding to the cherry prize is not derived. Is possible.

  When the game control device 50 proceeds from step 1311 to step 1315 (when it is during the first bonus game of the day), the result of the internal lottery process (see FIG. 11) performed in advance is the result of the small role winning (watermelon It is determined whether or not (winning) is won (S1315). If the small role winning (watermelon winning) is not won (the result of S1315 is “N”), the process proceeds to step 1318 without executing any processing.

  When the small game winning (watermelon winning) is won (the result of S1315 is “Y”), the game control device 50 selects a freeze effect corresponding to the set value of the gaming machine 1a from the first variation effect table ( S1316). In the first variation effect table, a variation effect (special variation display mode) having a higher degree of setting value suggestion than the second variation effect table is defined. Thereafter, a special variation start command is set (S1317). Similar to step 1314, the normal variation start command set in step 1310 is rewritten to a special variation start command. Note that the freeze effect may be selected from a table in which a variation effect having a higher degree of setting value suggestion than the first variation effect table is defined.

  In step 1318, the game control device 50 transmits the set variation start command to the effect control device 70 (S1318), and depending on whether or not the transmitted variation start command is a special variation start command. It is determined whether or not the change is started (S1319).

  When the game control device 50 is a special variation start (the result of S1318 is “Y”), the game control device 50 performs a special variation start process for starting normal variation of each reel 4a to 4c after performing the variation start effect (freeze effect). Execute (S1320). On the other hand, when the special variation is not started, that is, when the normal variation is started (the result of S1319 is “N”), the normal variation that starts the normal variation of each reel 4a to 4c without performing the variation start effect (freeze effect). A start process is executed (S1321).

  When the processing of step 1320 or step 1321 ends, the game control device 50 sends a constant speed changing command to the effect control device 70 to instruct (notify) that the reels 4a to 4c are changing at a constant speed. Transmit (S1322).

  With the processing described above, the gaming machine 1a generates a freeze state in which the period from the operation of the start lever 22 until the stop operation of each of the reels 4a to 4c is made valid is delayed based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. It is possible (freeze means).

  Further, during the occurrence of the freeze state, each of the reels 4a to 4c has a plurality of different special variation modes (for example, seven low-speed reverse rotation different colors shown in FIG. 15 and seven low-speed forward rotation same colors shown in FIG. 16). ) Can be used to perform a freeze effect (freeze effect means). In particular, according to the first embodiment, the reels 4a to 4c are variably displayed according to a special variation display mode (described later in FIGS. 14A and 14B) associated with a set value set in the gaming machine 1a in advance. Let Therefore, the set value can be suggested by the freeze effect, and the range of the freeze effect can be widened.

  Further, in the case of a bonus game (in the special gaming state) (the result of step 1301 is “N”), based on the fact that a predetermined suggestion condition is satisfied (the results of step 1312 and step 1315 are “Y”). The type of special variation display mode to be executed in the freeze effect between the bonus game of the predetermined number of times (here, the first time on the day) and the bonus game other than that (the second time on the day) is generated. It is different.

  As a result, the type of the special variation display mode in the freeze effect changes depending on the occurrence situation of the bonus game, so that the progress of the game can be reflected in the set value suggestion, and the fun of the game is improved.

  FIG. 14A is a diagram illustrating an example of a first variation effect table according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 14B is a diagram illustrating an example of a second variation effect table according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  In the first variation effect table and the second variation effect table shown in FIG. 14A and FIG. 14B, the variation effects for each of the settings 1 to 6 are defined.

  In the first variation effect table, in the case of settings 1 and 2, a variation effect called high-speed forward rotation different color 7 assortment is defined. The high-speed forward rotation different color 7 alignment means that the reels 4a to 4c are first rotated at a high speed in the forward direction and different colors 7 (for example, “red 7, red 7, white 7”) are aligned on the effective line. This is an effect in which the player controls the rotation so that the player can recognize the different color 7, such as once stopping the rotation, and then rotates the reels 4a to 4c at the same speed as normal.

  In the case of settings 3 and 4, a fluctuating effect (see FIG. 15) called low-speed reverse-rotation different color 7 assortment is defined. The low-speed reverse rotation different color 7 alignment means that the reels 4a to 4c are rotated at a low speed in the reverse direction to the normal time, and different colors 7 (for example, “red 7, red 7, white 7”) are aligned on the effective line. In this effect, the player controls the rotation so that the player can recognize the different color 7, such as once stopping the rotation, and then rotates the reels 4a to 4c in the same direction (forward direction) and speed as usual. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. In the case of setting 5 and setting 6, a fluctuating effect called low-speed reverse direction rotation same color 7 is defined. The low-speed reverse rotation same color 7 assortment is different from the low-speed reverse rotation different color 7 assemblage in that the same color 7 (for example, “red 7, red 7, red 7”) is aligned on the effective line.

  Accordingly, the player is set to 1 or 2 when the low-speed forward different colors are 7 and is set to 3 or 4 when the low-speed reverse-rotation different colors are 7 and when the low-speed reverse-rotation same colors are 7 It can be recognized that the settings are 5 and 6.

  On the other hand, in the second variation effect table, in the case of setting 1 and setting 2, a variation effect (see FIG. 16) called low-speed forward rotation different color 7 assortment is defined. The low-speed forward rotation different color 7 alignment means that the reels 4a to 4c are first rotated in the forward direction at a low speed, and once the different colors 7 (for example, “red 7, red 7, white 7”) are aligned on the effective line. This is an effect in which the player controls the rotation so that the player can recognize the different color 7, such as stopping the rotation, and then rotates the reels 4a to 4c in the forward direction. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the case of setting 5 and setting 6, a fluctuating effect called low-speed forward rotation same color 7 assortment is defined. The low-speed forward rotation same color 7 alignment is different from the low-speed forward rotation different color 7 alignment in that the same color 7 (for example, “red 7, red 7, red 7”) is aligned on the effective line. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, in the case of setting 3 and setting 4, it is defined that either one of the fluctuating effects of the low-speed forward rotation different colors 7 and the low-speed forward rotation same colors 7 is selected.

  In the first variation effect table and the second variation effect table described above, the first variation effect table is a second variation effect in which a plurality of variation effects are defined for the same setting (setting 3 and setting 4). The set value suggestion level is higher than the table (the set value suggestion level is clearer).

  Further, since the variation display directions of the reels 4a to 4c in the variation effect are different between the first variation effect table and the second variation effect table, it is determined which table the variation effect defined in which table is executed. And can be used as a guessing material for the set value by the player.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of low-speed reverse direction rotation different colors 7 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, when the start lever 22 is operated in a state where the reels 4a to 4c are variably stopped as shown in the fluctuation stop state 1501, the reels 4a to 4c are driven at a low speed in the direction opposite to the normal time. A transition is made to the rotating reverse low-speed fluctuation state 1502. In the reverse direction low speed fluctuation state 1502, the rotation speeds (fluctuation speeds) of the reels 4a to 4c may be different for each reel.

  Thereafter, the reels 4a to 4c shift to the reverse low speed fluctuation state 1503 in which the different colors 7 (for example, “white 7, red 7, red 7”) are aligned and rotate in the reverse direction at a low speed. Then, a transition is made to an instantaneous stop state 1504 in which different colors 7 are instantaneously stopped in a state where the different colors 7 are aligned on the effective line.

  In the example shown in FIG. 15, different colors 7 are aligned on the middle effective line. That is, among a plurality of types of symbols (here, “Red 7”, “White 7”, “BAR”) that can constitute a special winning result, a special symbol (here “Red”) associated with the set value of the gaming machine 1a. 7 ”and“ White 7 ”) are formed across the reels 4a to 4c. As a result, it is easy for the player to easily understand that the symbols are complete, and the effect during freezing can be visually recognized efficiently. Note that the instantaneous stop is not necessarily performed if the player can recognize that the symbols are complete.

  Thereafter, the reels 4a to 4c shift to a normal fluctuation start state 1505 in which the reels 4a to 4c start rotating in the same direction (forward direction) as normal, and thereafter, the reels 4a to 4c rotate at a constant speed. Migrate to

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of seven low-speed forward rotation same colors according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  First, when the start lever 22 is operated while the reels 4a to 4c are variably stopped as shown in the fluctuation stop state 1601, the reels 4a to 4c are rotated in the forward direction at a low speed in response to the operation. Transition to the direction low-speed fluctuation state 1602 occurs. In the forward low speed fluctuation state 1602, the rotational speeds of the reels 4a to 4c may be different for each reel.

  Thereafter, the reels 4a to 4c shift to a forward low speed fluctuation state 1603 of the same color 7 that rotates at a low speed in the forward direction with the same color 7 (for example, “red 7, red 7, red 7”) aligned. Then, a transition is made to an instantaneous stop state 1604 of the same color 7 that stops instantaneously with the same color 7 aligned on the effective line.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 16, the same color 7 is aligned on the middle effective line. That is, among a plurality of types of symbols (here, “Red 7”, “White 7”, “BAR”) that can constitute a special winning result, a special symbol (here “Red”) associated with the set value of the gaming machine 1a. 7 ") is formed across the reels 4a to 4c. As a result, it is easy for the player to understand that the symbols are complete, and the freeze effect can be efficiently visually recognized. Note that the instantaneous stop is not necessarily performed if the player can recognize that the symbols are complete.

  Thereafter, the reels 4a to 4c shift to a normal fluctuation start state 1605 in which the reels 4a to 4c start rotating in the forward direction, and then shift to a normal constant speed fluctuation state 1606 in which the reels 4a to 4c rotate at a constant speed.

  As described above, the freeze effect which is the variation start effect of the first embodiment of the present invention has been described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16. In the gaming machine 1 a, for example, an image reel corresponding to the progress of the game is displayed on the image display device. In the case of variably displaying on 6, the above-described variation start effect may be performed on the image display device 6. In this case, the stop operation by the reel stop buttons 23a to 23c may be valid or invalid.

  FIG. 17 is a timing chart when the variation start effect according to the first embodiment of the present invention is not performed.

  Here, a series of flows from when the start lever 22 is operated to when the reels 4a to 4c are stopped in the case where the change start effect (freeze effect) is not performed, that is, in the normal change start process will be described.

  First, when the start lever 22 is operated (normal fluctuation start timing), each of the reels 4a to 4c starts normal fluctuation and accelerates each reel rotation speed. Thereafter, when a certain time elapses, the reels 4a to 4c start to change at a constant speed (constant speed change start timing).

  At the constant speed fluctuation start timing, the stop operation of each reel 4a to 4c is enabled, that is, the game control device 50 is in a state of waiting for the input of the operation signal from each reel stop switch 112A to 112C. When the reel stop buttons 23a to 23c are individually operated sequentially, the operation signals from the reel stop switches 112A to 112C are input to the game control device 50, respectively.

  When the game control device 50 waits for the detection of the operation signal described above and detects an operation signal from each of the reel stop switches 112A to 112C, the game control device 50 stops stopping the reels 4a to 4c corresponding to the reel stop switches 112A to 112C. Take control.

  The example shown in FIG. 17 shows a case where the left reel stop button 23a, the middle reel stop button 23b, and the right reel stop button 23c are operated in this order, and the reels stop in the order of the left reel 4a, the middle reel 4b, and the right reel 4c. Yes.

  The reels 4a to 4c are configured so that a betting operation cannot be performed while the reels 4a to 4c are rotating, that is, during a game. Specifically, the medal inserted into the medal slot 15 is discharged to the tray 26 by the action of the flow path switching solenoid 118 (see FIG. 3).

  FIG. 18 is a first example of a timing chart in the case of performing the variation start effect according to the first embodiment of this invention. Here, the flow of the fluctuation start effect shown in FIG. 15, that is, the effect of the effect of matching the low speed reverse rotation 7 (different color 7 or the same color 7) will be described.

  First, when the start lever 22 is operated, a transition start effect period (freeze effect period) starts. In the fluctuation start effect period, the effects of the states 1502 to 1504 shown in FIG. 15 are performed by the reels 4a to 4c. Note that 1501 to 1506 shown in FIG. 18 correspond to the states 1501 to 1506 in FIG.

  In addition, when a change start effect is performed, the fluctuations of the reels 4a to 4c are made slower than the fluctuations at the normal time so as to be distinguishable from the fluctuations at the normal time. However, it is not limited to low-speed fluctuations as long as it can be distinguished from normal fluctuations.

  Thereafter, each of the reels 4a to 4c starts normal fluctuation and accelerates the reel rotation speed (1505). Thereafter, when a certain time elapses, the reels 4a to 4c start to change at a constant speed (1506). Thereafter, the flow is the same as that shown in FIG.

  As described above, when the fluctuation start effect (reverse rotation) of the first embodiment of the present invention is performed, the time required from the operation of the start lever 22 to the normal fluctuation start timing is compared with the fluctuation at the normal time. It is getting longer.

  FIG. 19 is a second example of a timing chart in the case of performing the variation start effect according to the first embodiment of this invention. Here, the flow of the variation start effect shown in FIG. 16, that is, the effect of the low-speed forward rotation 7 (different color 7 or the same color 7) is described with reference to a timing chart.

  First, when the start lever 22 is operated, a transition start effect period (freeze effect period) starts. In the variation start effect period, the effects in the states 1602 to 1604 shown in FIG. 16 are performed by the reels 4a to 4c. Note that 1601 to 1606 shown in FIG. 19 correspond to the states 1601 to 1606 of FIG.

  In addition, when a change start effect is performed, the fluctuations of the reels 4a to 4c are made slower than the fluctuations at the normal time so as to be distinguishable from the fluctuations at the normal time. However, it is not limited to low-speed fluctuations as long as it can be distinguished from normal fluctuations.

  Thereafter, the reels 4a to 4c start normal fluctuations and accelerate their reel rotation speeds (1605). Thereafter, when a certain time elapses, the reels 4a to 4c start to change at a constant speed (1606). Thereafter, the flow is the same as that shown in FIG.

  As described above, when the variation start effect (forward rotation) of the first embodiment of the present invention is performed, the time required from the operation of the start lever 22 to the normal variation start timing is compared with the variation at the normal time. It is getting longer.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a reel stop processing procedure according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Here, the details of the processing in step 608 in FIG. 6 will be described.

  First, the game control device 50 determines whether or not it is during the change start effect (during the freeze effect, during the change start effect period shown in FIGS. 18 and 19) (S2001). When the variation start effect is being performed (the result of S2001 is “Y”), the reels 4a to 4c cannot be stopped, and the process returns to step 2001.

  The game control device 50 determines whether or not it is during the operation effective period (during the period after the constant speed fluctuation start timing shown in FIGS. 18 and 19) when the fluctuation start effect is not being performed (the result of S2001 is “N”). (S2002). If the operation is not valid (the result of S2002 is “N”), the reels 4a to 4c cannot be stopped, and the process returns to step 2001.

  The game control device 50 determines whether or not the reel stop buttons 23a to 23c are operated (S2003) when the operation is in an effective period (the result of S2002 is “Y”). Specifically, the determination is made based on whether or not an operation signal from each of the reel stop switches 112 </ b> A to 112 </ b> C is input to the game control device 50. If none of the reel stop buttons 23a to 23c is operated (the result of S2003 is "N"), the reels 4a to 4c cannot be stopped, and the process returns to step 2001.

  When any one of the reel stop buttons 23a to 23c is operated (the result of S2003 is “Y”), the game control device 50 provides reel stop information (information on whether or not each reel 4a to 4c has stopped, Based on the position (rotation phase) information when the reels 4a to 4c are stopped, it is checked whether or not the reel stop buttons 23a to 23c corresponding to the rotating reels 4a to 4c are operated (S2004). If it is not an effective operation of the reel stop buttons 23a to 23c corresponding to the rotating reels 4a to 4c (the result of S2005 is “N”), the process returns to step 2001.

  When the game control device 50 is an effective operation of the reel stop buttons 23a to 23c corresponding to any of the rotating reels 4a to 4c (the result of S2005 is “Y”), the reel stop information and the operated reel A stop control table corresponding to the stop button (any of the reel stop buttons 23a to 23c) is set (S2006).

  Thereafter, the game control device 50 performs pull-in stop control based on the establishment flag (the above-mentioned winning winning flag or lost winning flag) and the positional information of the reels 4a to 4c corresponding to the operated reel stop buttons 23a to 23c. Alternatively, the number of remaining steps indicating the degree of delay of reel stop for kicking stop control is acquired (S2007), and the acquired remaining number of steps is set as reel update information (S2008). Accordingly, the corresponding reels 4a to 4c can be rotated and stopped by the timer interruption process by the number of remaining steps indicated by the set reel update information.

  Thereafter, the game control device 50 determines whether or not the reels 4a to 4c corresponding to the operated reel stop buttons 23a to 23c have been stopped (S2009). When the corresponding reels 4a to 4c are not stopped (the result of S2009 is “N”), the process proceeds to step 2012.

  When the corresponding reels 4a to 4c are stopped (result of S2009 is “Y”), the game control device 50 sets the reel stop information corresponding to the stopped reels 4a to 4c (S2010), and this reel stop information is set. A corresponding reel stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 70 (S2011). Thereby, the production | presentation control apparatus 70 can perform production | presentation for every stopped reels 4a-4c, such as turning off the backlight 120 corresponding to the stopped reels 4a-4c, using the received reel stop command.

  The game control device 50 determines whether or not all the reels 4a to 4c are stopped (S2012). When at least one of all the reels 4a to 4c is not stopped (the result of S2012 is “N”), the process returns to step 2001. On the other hand, when all the reels 4a to 4c are stopped (result of S2012 is “Y”), a reel all stop command is set (S2013).

  In the processing of steps 2001 to 2012 shown above, when the establishment flag in step S2007 is, for example, a winning flag for deriving a chance to be described later (single winning of a single winning combination or overlapping winning of a single winning combination and bonus winning) Based on the stop operation of the reels 4a to 4c, it is possible to stop and display a chance chance (a missed spot of the single winning combination) as a result of stopping the game as a result of the stoppage of the game. ).

  Further, when the establishment flag in step 2007 is, for example, a winning flag (bonus winning) for deriving a reach that will be described later, the winning of the special winning combination is determined as a result of stopping the game based on the stop operation of each reel 4a to 4c. Reach eyes can be stopped and displayed (reach eye stop means).

  Thereafter, the game control device 50 determines whether or not the stop mode of the reels 4a to 4c is a chance (S2014). The chance eyes will be described later with reference to FIG. If it is a chance (the result of S2014 is “Y”), a chance stop command is set (S2015). On the other hand, if it is not an opportunity (the result of S2014 is “N”), the process proceeds to step 2016 without executing any processing.

  Thereafter, the game control device 50 determines whether or not the stop mode of the reels 4a to 4c is reach (S2016). The reach eyes will be described later with reference to FIG. When it is a reach eye (the result of S2016 is “Y”), a reach eye stop command corresponding to the type of reach eye is set (S2017). On the other hand, if it is not the reach eye (the result of S2016 is “N”), the process proceeds to step 2018 without executing any processing.

  Thereafter, the game control device 50 transmits the set stop command (reel stop command, any chance stop command or reach stop command) to the effect control device 70 (S2018), and resets the reel stop information. (S2019).

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of reach according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The reach is a display mode of each of the reels 4a to 4c that is formed only when a lottery result based on a random number for internal lottery is a bonus winning (BB winning or RB winning). As a result, the player can recognize that he has won a bonus prize.

  In the example shown in FIG. 21, the bonus symbol straight line type 2101 is an appearance in which bonus symbols “red 7”, “white 7”, and “BAR” are aligned in a straight line on the active line. The three-continuous cherry mold 2102 is an outcome in which “cherries” are arranged on two effective lines that are lowered to the right and raised to the right. The reach of the bonus symbol straight line type 2101 and the three-continuous cherry type 2102 is referred to as a stop reach time that is determined when all the reels 4a to 4c are displayed.

  On the other hand, the single-accuracy type 2103 has only one reel output (here, the left reel 4a has a middle cherry), and the bonus winning is confirmed even when the other two reels are rotating. is there. The double positive mold 2104 has two reels (here, the left reel 4a has a lower "red 7 (white 7)" and the right reel 4c has an output of "BAR", "bell" Only “White 7”) is the outcome that the bonus winning is confirmed even when the other reel is rotating. That is, the reach of the first-accuracy mold 2103 and the second-accuracy mold 2104 is referred to as a variable reach that is determined while a part of the reels 4a to 4c is displayed in a variable manner. Reach eyes other than the example shown in FIG. 21 may be used.

  Any one of these predetermined types of reach is stopped and displayed corresponding to the operation mode of the stop operation of each reel 4a to 4c.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of a chance eye according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  Chance is a single lottery based on random numbers for internal lottery, or each reel that is formed when one winner is duplicated and a bonus winning is duplicated. It is a display mode of 4a-4c. This makes it possible for the player to recognize that one winning combination has been won, or that one winning combination and bonus winning has been won.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 22, the cherry negative type 2201 is an output in which the left reel 4a has an upper and lower cherries, the right reel 4c has an output other than a cherry, and the middle reel 4b is rotating. The replay negative type 2202 is an outcome in which the outcome of the middle reel 4b does not include the replay even though the outcomes of the left reel 4a and the right reel 4c are both upper and lower replays. Note that chances other than the example shown in FIG. 22 may be used.

  Hereinafter, processing by the effect control device 70 will be described. The processing by the effect control device 70 is an effect control process (see FIG. 23) for comprehensively controlling the effect, and is activated at predetermined time intervals (for example, approximately every 2 msec) to perform input / output port processing, timer count processing, and the like. Timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 24). The effect control process and the timer interrupt process will be described in order.

[Production control processing (production control device 70)]
First, the effect control process (main process) will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the effect control process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The effect control process is executed when the gaming machine 1a is powered on. For example, it is executed when the gaming machine 1a is turned on in order to start business at a game arcade or when it recovers from a power failure.

  First, the effect control device 70 executes processing at power-on (S2301). Here, after the initialization process is executed, power-on or power-recovery is notified based on a power-on command or a power-recovery command (see FIG. 8) received from the game control device 50. The initialization process is, for example, initialization of each storage area of the RAM 70c. In addition, for example, in the RAM 70c, data is erased, default data is written based on data stored in the ROM 70b, and the like. Further, the process of step 2301 is not performed every time the game is started, but is performed when the power is turned on as described above, and the process is started from step 2301 when the game is started thereafter.

  Next, the effect control device 70 executes effect setting processing for setting for executing the effect (S2302). Details of the processing in step 2302 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, the effect control device 70 executes display control processing for controlling display on the image display device 6 (S2303). Thereafter, a voice control process for controlling voice output from the speaker 7 is executed (S2304).

  Thereafter, the effect control device 70 executes information browsing processing for browsing the game history information of the gaming machine 1a (for example, the number of times of bonus winning of today or the number of times of starting from the end of the previous BB state) (S2305). . Thereafter, the effect control device 70 executes a history information storage process for storing the game history information of the gaming machine 1a (S2306).

  Thereafter, the effect control device 70 determines whether or not a power failure has occurred (S2307). If no power failure has occurred (the result of S2307 is “N”), the process returns to S2302. On the other hand, when a power failure occurs (the result of S2307 is “Y”), a power failure process is executed (S2308). In the power failure process, the production control device 70 sets a power failure flag indicating that a power failure has occurred.

[Timer interrupt processing (production control device 70)]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of timer interrupt processing of the effect control device 70 according to the first embodiment of this invention.

  The timer interrupt process is activated at predetermined time intervals (for example, approximately every 2 msec), and performs processes related to effects (for example, light emission process) other than the input / output port process and display.

  When the execution of the timer interrupt process is started, the effect control device 70 first executes an input process for inputting various information from the game control device 50 and an output process for outputting to the image display device 6 or the like (S2401, S2402). Thereafter, a backlight emission process for emitting light by the backlight 120 (see FIG. 3) is executed (S2403). Details of the processing in step 2403 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, the effect control device 70 executes a stop button light emission process for performing light emission by the stop button LED 117 provided at the back of each reel stop button 23a to 23c (S2404). Thereafter, a start lever emission process for emitting light by operating the start lever 22 is executed (S2405). Thereafter, a frame light emission process for performing light emission by the frame light emitting device 119 (see FIG. 3) is executed (S2406). Thereafter, a random number update process for updating the random number is executed (S2407).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the effect setting process according to the first embodiment of this invention. Here, the details of the processing in step 2302 of FIG. 23 will be described.

  The effect control device 70 determines whether or not the customer waiting effect condition is satisfied (S2501). The customer waiting effect condition is a condition for receiving a customer waiting demo command transmitted from the game control device 50 when a game is not being executed in the gaming machine 1a. When the customer waiting effect condition is satisfied (the result of S2501 is “Y”), the customer waiting demonstration effect (demonstration display by the image display device 6 and demo light emission by the frame light emitting device 119) is set (S2502).

  When the customer waiting effect condition is not satisfied (the result of S2501 is “N”), the effect control device 70 determines whether or not there is a betting operation input based on the insertion of a medal into the medal insertion slot 15 or the operation of the max bet button 16. Is determined (S2503). If there is no betting operation input (the result of S2503 is “N”), the process proceeds to step 2506. If there is a betting operation input (the result of S2503 is “Y”), it is determined whether or not a customer waiting demonstration is being performed (S2504).

  The production control device 70 cancels the customer waiting demonstration production and sets the normal production when the customer waiting demonstration production is being performed (the result of S2504 is “Y”) (S2505). That is, the display screen of the image display device 6 is changed from a customer waiting demonstration screen to a normal screen.

  On the other hand, the effect control device 70 determines whether or not each of the reels 4a to 4c satisfies the variation start condition when the customer waiting demonstration effect is not being performed (the result of S2504 is "N") (S2506). The variation start condition is, for example, a condition that the game control device 50 receives a variation start flag set after a betting operation is input. If each of the reels 4a to 4c does not satisfy the variation start condition (the result of S2506 is “N”), the process proceeds to step 2514.

  The effect control device 70 determines whether or not the freeze effect condition is satisfied when each of the reels 4a to 4c satisfies the variation start condition (the result of S2506 is "Y") (S2507). The freeze effect condition is a condition that a special variation start command transmitted from the game control device 50 is received. When the freeze effect condition is satisfied (the result of S2507 is “Y”), the change start effect (freeze effect, reel attention display, and freeze light emission) is set (S2508). The reel attention display is a display that prompts the player to pay attention to the reels 4a to 4c.

  When the freeze effect condition is not satisfied (the result of S2507 is “N”), the effect control device 70 determines whether or not the continuous effect that executes the effect according to the set continuous effect pattern is being executed ( S2509). The continuous effect pattern and the continuous effect will be described later with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30. When the continuous effect is being executed (the result of S2509 is “Y”), the next effect of the effect executed last time is set in the set continuous effect pattern (S2510).

  When the production control device 70 is not executing the continuous production (the result of S2509 is “N”), the current game state transmitted from the game control device 50 (normal state, BB state, RB state, RT state, etc.) Game state information indicating internal lottery information, internal winning information (winning flag) indicating a lottery result by internal lottery, and a display effect corresponding to the effect random number for determining the effect content are set (S2511). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the confirmed effect condition is satisfied (S2512). The confirmed effect condition is a condition that the special change start command transmitted from the game control device 50 is received and the game is a game after the continuous effect is ended when the bonus is won.

  When the confirmed effect condition is satisfied (the result of S2512 is “Y”), the effect control device 70 sets a bonus confirmed effect that performs the effect of determining the bonus according to the gaming state before the confirmation (S2513). On the other hand, if the definite effect condition is not satisfied (the result of S2512 is “N”), a continuous effect setting process for setting a continuous effect is executed (S2514). Details of the processing in step 2514 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of continuous effect setting processing according to the first embodiment of this invention. Here, the details of the processing of step 2514 in FIG. 25 will be described.

  The effect control device 70 determines whether or not the reels 4a to 4c have stopped changing (S2601). If each of the reels 4a to 4c has not been fluctuated and stopped (the result of S2601 is “N”), the process ends here. On the other hand, when each of the reels 4a to 4c stops changing (the result of S2601 is “Y”), it is determined whether or not the continuous effect is being executed (S2602).

  When the continuous production is not being executed (the result of S2602 is “N”), the production control device 70 determines whether or not a continuous production start condition that is a condition for starting the continuous production is satisfied (S2603). . The continuous production start condition is, for example, a condition that a chance stop command is received from the game control device 50. Further, for example, an internal lottery may be performed when a chance stop command is received from the game control device 50, and it may be recognized that the condition is satisfied with a predetermined probability (for example, 50%) as a result of the internal lottery. If the continuous production start condition is not satisfied (the result of S2603 is “N”), the process ends here.

  When the continuous production start condition is satisfied (the result of S2603 is “Y”), the production control device 70 selects a continuous production pattern according to the winning flag and production random number from a plurality of previously produced continuous production patterns. Is selected, and a continuous effect is produced in which the effect is continuously performed over a plurality of times in the effect mode according to the selected continuous effect pattern (S2604).

  On the other hand, when the continuous production is being executed (the result of S2602 is “Y”), the production control device 70 determines whether or not a continuous production change condition, which is a condition for changing the continuous production, is established ( S2605). The continuous effect change condition is, for example, a condition that a reach eye stop command or a chance eye stop command is received again from the game control device 50. If the continuous effect change condition is not satisfied (the result of S2605 is “N”), the process ends here.

  When the continuous effect change condition is satisfied (the result of S2605 is “Y”), the effect control device 70 determines whether there is a remaining number in the continuous effect (S2606). Specifically, it is determined whether there is a remaining number of continuous effects by subtracting the number of progresses of the current continuous effect from the number of continuous effects set in the continuous effect pattern set in the effect control device 70. To do. If there is no remaining number in the continuous performance (the result of S2606 is “N”), the process ends here.

  When there is a remaining number in the continuous production (the result of S2606 is “Y”), the production control device 70 determines whether or not the above-mentioned continuous production change condition is satisfied according to the chance (S2607). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the above-described continuous production change condition is satisfied by receiving the chance stop command again. If the continuous production change condition is satisfied by the second chance (the result of S2607 is “Y”), the process proceeds to step 2610.

  When the above-mentioned continuous production change condition is not met at the chance, that is, when the above-mentioned continuous production change condition is met at the reach (the result of S2607 is “N”), the production control device 70 gives a bonus based on the production random number. A lottery is performed to notify whether the winning is confirmed or to change the aspect of the continuous performance currently being executed (S2608).

  When the effect control device 70 changes the aspect of the continuous effect that is currently being executed as a result of the lottery (the result of S2609 is “Y”), the remaining effect aspect of the continuous effect is changed to the continuous effect change condition established in step 2605. It changes according to (S2610). A specific example of step 2610 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, in the case where the effect control device 70 notifies the confirmation of the bonus winning as the result of the lottery (the result of S2609 is “N”), the effect control device 70 changes the continuous effect to the determined effect of the bonus winning according to the type of reach ( S2611). A specific example of step 2611 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1a, when a continuous production start condition is satisfied (when a chance eye is stopped and displayed as a game stop display result), a plurality of predetermined production modes (see FIGS. 29 and 30) are used. It is possible to execute a continuous effect over a number of games (continuous effect means).

  Further, in the gaming machine 1a, when the reach eye is stopped and displayed during the execution of the continuous effect (the result of S2607 is “N”), the effect mode of the continuous effect can be changed by the processing of step 2610 and step 2611. It is possible (production mode changing means).

  As the reach eyes are stopped and displayed in this way, the effect mode of the continuous effect changes, so that it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored by executing the same continuous effect every time. It becomes possible to improve the interest of the player. Further, even if the player does not know the reach by changing the production mode, it can be detected that the winning of the bonus winning is confirmed.

  In addition, by changing the continuous effect being executed to the bonus fixed effect by the processing of step 2611, it is possible to reduce the number of continuous effects being executed (described in detail later with reference to FIG. 30) (continuous). Number change means). As a result, it is possible to omit an extra continuous effect in a state where the winning of the bonus winning is ensured.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the backlight emission process according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining the effect light emission process in the backlight light emission process according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Here, the details of the processing in step 2403 in FIG. 24 will be described.

  First, the effect control device 70 determines whether or not a reach stop command has been received from the game control device 50 (S2701). When a reach eye stop command is received (the result of S2701 is “Y”), in order to make the player recognize that the reach eye has stopped, an effect light emission process is performed to emit light with a flashing pattern different from the normal time ( S2702).

  That is, when the reach stops as shown in states 2801 and 2802 of FIG. 28, the effect control device 70 causes the entire reel to emit light by the backlight 120 (see FIG. 3) as shown in state 2803. Next, a transition is made to a state 2804 where light is emitted from two diagonal lines, which are lower right and upper right. After that, the process shifts to a state 2805 in which symbols other than the symbols on the line emitted in the state 2804 are emitted. After the state 2804 to the state 2805 are repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, three times), the entire reel is turned off as shown in a state 2806.

  When the reach control stop command is not received (the result of S2701 is “N”), the effect control device 70 determines whether or not the effect by the backlight 120 is being executed (S2703). When the effect by the backlight 120 is being executed (the result of S2703 is “Y”), the effect light emission process is executed (S2702).

  When the effect by the backlight 120 is not being executed (the result of S2703 is “N”), the effect control device 70 determines whether there is a setting for demo light emission for issuing a demonstration (S2704). When the demonstration light emission is set (result of S2704 is “Y”), the demonstration light emission processing is executed. When the demonstration light emission is not set (the result of S2704 is “N”), a normal light emission process is performed in which the reels 4a to 4c are turned off when the reels 4a to 4c are stopped.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1a, it is possible to perform the light emission effect by changing the light emission mode of the backlight 120 based on the stop operation of the reels 4a to 4c, and the above-described effect light emission process is shown. As described above, it is possible to perform a light-emitting effect that suggests winning of a bonus prize based on the stop display of reach eyes. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that the reach eye has been stopped and displayed, or that the effect mode of the continuous effect has changed.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transitions related to the change in the effect mode of the continuous effect according to the first embodiment of this invention. In the process of step 2610 in FIG. 26, the display screen of the image display device 6 (see FIG. 1) transitions, for example, as shown in FIG.

  When a chance (for example, replay negative type) appears, a screen 2901 for notifying the start of continuous production is displayed first. Thereafter, a continuous production is started a predetermined number of times (here, 3 times) in the set continuous production pattern. In the example shown in FIG. 29, for convenience of explanation, the expectation degree for the winning of the bonus prize is displayed on the screen in the order of weather (“lightning”, “cloudy”, “cloudy and sun”, “sun”). High).

  In the normal continuous effect, a screen 2902 indicating the first continuous effect is displayed in the first game after the start of the continuous effect, a screen 2903 indicating the second continuous effect is displayed in the second game, and the continuous effect 3 is displayed in the third game. A second screen 2904 and a second screen 2905 are displayed. Thereafter, when the bonus winning is not won, the normal screen 2906 is displayed in the fourth game, and when the bonus winning is won, the bonus confirmation screen 2910 indicating that the bonus winning is confirmed in the fourth game is displayed. The

  On the other hand, in the continuous production according to the first embodiment of the present invention, when a reach or another chance appears in the first game after the start of the continuous production, for example, the remaining of the continuous production is performed according to the continuous production setting process of FIG. Is changed (step 2610).

  When a chance chance appears again in the first game after the start of the continuous effect, the screen is changed to the screen 2907 showing the first continuous effect. Thereafter, a screen 2908 is displayed that indicates the second continuous effect in the second game and that has a higher expectation than the screen 2903. In the third game, a screen 2909 showing the third continuous effect is displayed. After that, it is the same as a normal continuous performance.

  In addition, when a reach eye (first or second chance, etc.) appears in the first game after the start of the continuous production, the screen is changed to a screen 2907 showing the first continuous production. Thereafter, the screen is changed to a screen 2911 showing the second continuous effect in the second game. In the third game, a premium effect mode screen 2912 is displayed which shows the third consecutive effect and the definite winning combination. When the betting operation for the fourth game is performed, a screen 2913 indicating that the bonus winning is confirmed is displayed. On the screen 2913, bonus winning combinations (“red 7”, “red 7”, “red 7”) are also displayed.

  As described above, in the continuous production according to the first embodiment of the present invention, when a reach or another chance appears in the game during the continuous production, the change condition ( It can be changed according to the type of reach and chance).

  Thus, in the gaming machine 1a, the type of effect to be executed in the subsequent game is changed without changing the number of continuous effects being executed (effect type changing means). Thereby, it can prevent that a player gets tired by performing the same continuous production every time. Further, even if the player does not know the reach by changing the type of performance, it can be detected that the winning of the bonus winning is confirmed.

  In addition, when changing the type of effect executed in the continuous effect, the effect type is changed in accordance with the type of chance and reach eyes that are stopped and displayed, so that the continuous effect becomes various. In addition, if the chance chance is stopped again during execution of the continuous production, the type of production executed in the subsequent game can be changed without executing a new continuous production, so that the bonus winning prize can be selected. Expectation increases.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen transition related to a reduction in the number of continuous productions of the continuous effect according to the first embodiment of this invention. In the process of step 2611 in FIG. 26, the display screen of the image display device 6 (see FIG. 1) transitions, for example, as shown in FIG.

  When a chance (for example, replay negative type) appears, first, a screen 3001 for notifying the start of continuous production is displayed. Thereafter, a continuous production is started a predetermined number of times (here, 3 times) in the set continuous production pattern. In the example shown in FIG. 30 as well, for convenience of explanation, the expectation degree for winning the bonus prize is displayed on the screen in the order of weather (“lightning”, “cloudy”, “cloudy and sun”, “sun”). High).

  In the normal continuous effect, a screen 3002 indicating the first continuous effect is displayed in the first game after the start of the continuous effect, a screen 3003 indicating the second continuous effect is displayed in the second game, and the continuous effect 3 is displayed in the third game. A screen 3005 and a screen 3006 indicating the second time are displayed. Thereafter, when the bonus winning is not won, the normal screen 3007 is displayed in the fourth game. When the bonus winning is won, the third game betting operation is won when the lose game is won in the fourth game. The normal screen 3004 may be displayed at the time when the time is taken.

  On the other hand, in the continuous production according to the first embodiment of the present invention, for example, when a reach appears in the first game after the start of the continuous production, the continuous production according to the type of reach according to the continuous production setting process of FIG. The bonus finalized effect is changed (S2611).

  For example, in the second game after the start of continuous production, when reach reaches when all reels are stopped (screen 3009), when the betting operation for the third game is performed, a screen 3010 indicating that the bonus winning is confirmed is displayed. The Thereby, the continuous production for one game can be shortened.

  Further, for example, when a reach eye (first or second eye, etc.) appears in the first game after the start of the continuous effect, a screen 3011 showing the first continuous effect is displayed. After that, when the betting operation for the second game is performed, a screen 3012 indicating that the bonus winning is confirmed is displayed. On the screen 3012, bonus winning combinations (“red 7”, “red 7”, “red 7”) are also displayed. Thereby, the continuous effect for two games can be shortened.

  As described above, in the continuous production according to the first embodiment of the present invention, when a reach appears in the game during the continuous production, the continuous production is performed according to the bonus confirmation effect (bonus) according to the type of the reach eye that has appeared. It is possible to shorten the continuous production by changing to the confirmation notification production that informs the winning of the prize. Therefore, the player can perform the stop operation aiming at the stop display mode corresponding to the bonus winning at an early stage.

  In addition, since the effect form of the bonus confirmation effect is different depending on whether the reach eye is the variable reach time or the stop time reach, the same bonus confirmation effect is not executed every time, and the player's interest is enhanced. It becomes possible to improve.

(Second Embodiment)
Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, the case where the gaming machine is a pachinko machine will be described as an example. However, as in the first embodiment, the gaming machine may be a pachislot machine.

  FIG. 31 is a rear view of the gaming machine 1b according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  On the front side of the machine frame (not shown) of the gaming machine (pachinko machine) 1b, a frame-shaped game board storage frame (inner frame) 81 having a substantially square opening at the upper center is attached so as to be openable and closable. The game board storage frame 81 is formed with a concave chamber-like game board storage part that can store the game board from the front, and the above-described substantially square-shaped opening is formed in the back wall part of the game board storage part. Yes.

  Arranged on the back side of the game board are a game control device 82 for overall control of the game and an effect control device 83 for controlling the effect of the variable display game based on the effect control command transmitted from the game control device 82. In the state where the game board is stored in the game board storage part, the game control device 82 and the effect control device 83 are arranged on the back side of the game machine through the opening described above.

  Here, the game control device 82 that executes electrical control related to the operation of the gaming machine 1b is a control board 93 (see FIG. 32) on which a one-chip microcomputer (not shown) storing a game control program and other electronic components are mounted. ) Is stored inside, and there is a possibility of fraud. Therefore, the substrate box 90 containing the control substrate 93 is provided with a sealing mechanism 90A for preventing the opening.

  The one-chip microcomputer appropriately stores a ROM (read only memory) that stores a game control program for performing game control, a CPU (central processing unit) that performs control based on the game control program, and information necessary for CPU control execution. A storage RAM (read / write memory) and the like are integrated.

  In the following description, the board box 90 containing the control board 93 will be described. However, the structure of the board box of the discharge control device disposed on the back side of the game board storage frame 81 and at the lower left of the game control device 82 is also described. It is the same.

  FIG. 32 is a perspective view of a state in which the substrate box 90 according to the embodiment of the present invention is opened.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the substrate box 90 includes a first case (upper case, lid member, first case member) 91 and a second case (lower case, base member, second case member) 92, A control board 93 is stored in a storage space defined by the first case 91 and the second case 92.

  The control board 93 is first attached to the first case 91 by a board set screw 201 (details will be described later). Thereafter, the first case 91 to which the control board 93 is attached is attached and sealed (fixed) to the second case 92 by a sealing screw (one-way screw) 202A that cannot be removed once attached. The sealing screw 202A is sealed inoperable when the sealing cap 203 is fixed to the substrate box 90 by ultrasonic welding or adhesion. Thereafter, the board box 90 is attached to the gaming machine 1b.

  Further, an identification seal (for example, an IC tag seal) 204 for identifying the board box 90 straddles the first case 91 and the second case 92 at the lower part of the first case 91 and the second case 92. Affixed (details will be described later). A storage space defined by the first case 91 and the second case 92 stores a resealing screw (one-way screw) 202B for resealing the substrate box 90.

  The first case 91 and the second case 92 are made of a transparent thermoplastic resin and are housed inside even when the first case 91 is attached to the second case 92, that is, when the substrate box 90 is closed. The control board 93 can be seen through.

  FIG. 33 is a front view of the control board 93 according to the second embodiment of this invention.

  The control board 93 is a substantially rectangular board, and a plurality of identification areas that are arranged in parallel to the mounting area portion 94 so as to form the outer edge of the mounting area portion 94 and the control board 93 and can be cut out from the mounting area portion 94. Part 95 (first identification area part 95A, second identification area part 95B).

  Various electronic components for game control such as a game processing unit 215 for executing game control, a connector 216 for wiring connection, an external communication terminal 217, and the like are mounted on the mounting area 94, and a plurality of games. A common wiring pattern is provided in the machine 1b. Different identification information (manufacturer name and management number) is displayed in each of the plurality of identification area portions 95, and various electronic components are not mounted. In addition, a wiring pattern such as a ground may be provided in the plurality of identification region portions 95, but in the present embodiment, no wiring pattern is provided for convenience of removal from the mounting region portion 94.

  At the four corners of the mounting area portion 94, a plurality of screw holes (fixing receiving portions) for screwing (fixing) the control substrate 93 to the first case 91 with fixing members such as a substrate fixing screw 201 (see FIG. 32). 211 and a plurality of positioning holes (positioning receiving portions) 212 for positioning between the control board 93 and the first case 91 are perforated. On the other hand, only a plurality of positioning holes 213 for positioning between the identification area 95 and the first case 91 are perforated on both sides of the identification area 95 in the long side direction.

  Further, a fragile portion 96 is formed between the mounting region portion 94 and the identification region portion 95, and the identification region portion 95 can be easily cut out from the control board 93 by the fragile portion 96. It becomes possible to improve the property. Details of the fragile portion 96 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 34A and 34B.

  FIG. 34A is a diagram illustrating a first example of the fragile portion 96 according to the second embodiment of this invention. FIG. 34B is a diagram illustrating a second example of the fragile portion 96 according to the second embodiment of this invention. 34A and 34B show enlarged views of the fragile portion 96 when the control board 93 is viewed from the horizontal direction.

  In the example shown in FIG. 34A, the fragile portion 96 is formed as a V-shaped cut formed on each of the front and back surfaces of the control board 93. The weakened portion 96 makes it possible to easily cut the identification area portion 95 from the control board 93.

  On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 34B, the fragile portion 96 is formed as a V-shaped cut formed only on the back surface of the control board 93. The fragile portion 96 can easily cut out the identification region portion 95 from the control board 93 and can prevent the fragile portion 96 from being recognized from the front surface (upper surface) of the control board 93. There are advantages. In addition, a ground pattern that is electrically connected to the ground pattern of the mounting region portion 94 can be provided on the surface of the identification region portion 95.

  FIG. 35A is a front view of the first case 91 according to the second embodiment of this invention. FIG. 35B is a rear view of the first case 91 according to the second embodiment of this invention.

  A first case 91 shown in FIGS. 35A and 35B is an upper case for company name YYYY and management number A20000. That is, the control board 93 can be accommodated on the condition that the second identification area 95B is excised from the control board 93 (see FIG. 33) and the first identification area 95A having the company name YYYY and the management number A20000 is left as identification information. It is.

  As shown in FIG. 35A, the first case 91 is a box-shaped member having a flat bottom portion 91a and a peripheral wall 91b erected from the periphery of the bottom portion 91a. Projections called engagement pieces 301 for engaging the first case 91 and the second case 92 are formed on the peripheral walls 91b of the upper and lower surfaces of the first case 91 (the engagement method will be described in detail later). ).

  Further, caulking portions (sealing means) 304 for sealing (adhering) the first case 91 and the second case 92 in a closed state are formed on the peripheral walls 91b on both side surfaces of the first case 91. The caulking portion 304 is sealed at the time of shipment from the factory, and the main sealing portion (first sealing portion) 302 for first sealing with the sealing screw 202A (see FIG. 32) and the main sealing portion 302 are destroyed. Then, after the substrate box 90 is once opened, it is composed of a secondary sealing portion (second sealing portion) 303 used for resealing with the resealing screw 202B (see FIG. 32) (sealing method) Will be described in detail later).

  The main sealing portion 302 is configured to have a lower rigidity than the sub sealing portion 303 in consideration of the opening inspection of the substrate box 90. For example, as shown in FIG. 35B, the number (one) of ribs connecting the main sealing portion 302 and the peripheral wall 91b is smaller than that of the sub-sealing portions 303 (three).

  A connector step 305A and a terminal step 306A are formed as grooves formed at a predetermined depth on the upper and lower portions of the bottom 91a of the first case 91. The connector step 305A is formed with a connector opening 305 for exposing the connector 216 on the control board 93, and the terminal step 306A is formed with a terminal opening 306 for exposing the external communication terminal 217 on the control board 93. Has been.

  Further, a visual recognition step portion 307 as a groove formed at a predetermined depth is formed in a substantially central lower portion of the bottom portion 91a of the first case 91. The visual recognition step portion 307 corresponds to the position of the identification region portion 95 (here, the first identification region portion 95A) that is not cut out of the identification region portion 95 on the control board 93 housed in the back of the first case 91. As a result, the visibility of the unidentified identification region 95 can be improved.

  On the side portion of the visual recognition step portion 307, a seal attaching portion 308 for attaching the identification seal 204 (see FIG. 32) is formed. Further, the seal sticking portion 308 corresponds to the position of the cut out identification region portion 95 (here, the second identification region portion 95B) in the control board 93 housed in the back of the first case 91, and thus is cut out. The identification area portion 95 cannot be grasped (hidden).

  Further, an opening restriction piece 309 that is a restriction mechanism for attaching the first case 91 to the second case 92 and maintaining the substrate box 90 in a closed state is formed on the peripheral wall 91b on the upper surface of the first case 91. (The restriction method by the opening restriction piece 309 will be described later in detail). An attachment flange portion 310 for attaching to the back surface of the game board is formed on the side portion of the first case 91.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 35B, on the back surface of the first case 91, there is formed a concave chamber-shaped substrate accommodation (attachment) recess 311 as a storage space for accommodating (attaching) the control substrate 93, and the substrate accommodation. Positioning protrusions (positioning portions) 212A for positioning the control board 93 by engaging with positioning holes 212 (see FIG. 33) of the control board 93 and screw holes 211 of the control board 93 are provided at the four corners of the recess 311. Corresponding screwing portions (mounting bosses, fixing portions) 211A are formed.

  Further, on the back side of the visual recognition step portion 307 formed in the first case 91, a front side support portion 312 is formed as a rib for supporting the unexposed identification region portion 95 (here, the first identification region portion 95A). In addition, a positioning protrusion 213A for positioning the control board 93 by engaging with the positioning hole 213 of the identification region portion 95 is formed at the substantially center tip of the front side support portion 312.

  The positioning projections 212A and 213A and the positioning holes 212 and 213 of the control board 93 can restrict the relative movement of the mounting area portion 94 and the identification area portion 95 on the control board 93, and By fixing the control board 93 to the first case 91 through the provided screw holes 211, it is possible to prevent the identification region portion 95 from being unexpectedly broken during the fixing work of the control board 93.

  In addition, a bulging portion 313 bulging in the direction of the peripheral wall 91b of the first case 91 is formed on the back side of the seal adhering portion 308 formed in the first case 91, and the bulging portion 313 is cut off by the bulging portion 313. A concave chamber that opens in the same direction as the substrate housing recess 311 at a position corresponding to the identification area 95 (here, the second identification area 95B) and accommodates (attaches) the reseal screw 202B (see FIG. 32). A cylindrical sealing member housing recess (sealing member housing portion) 314 is formed. That is, the sealing member accommodation recess 314 is a space provided facing the empty area formed in the substrate accommodation recess 311 corresponding to the discriminated identification area portion 95. A sealing member holding portion 315 for holding the resealing screw 202B is formed in the sealing member housing recess 314.

  As described above, the re-sealing screw 202B can be accommodated in the sealing member accommodating recess 314 formed inside the substrate box 90 corresponding to the cut-out identification region portion 95. Unauthorized use of the screw 202B can be prevented.

  Moreover, by providing the sealing member accommodation recessed part 314 in the 1st case 91, the accommodation operation | work of the control board 93 and the accommodation operation | work of the resealing screw 202B can be implemented in the same process. Further, the sealing member holding portion 315 can prevent the re-sealing screw 202B from falling off, and the sealing member housing recess 314 is closed by the second case member 92, so that the sealing member housing recess 314 is made of a dedicated member. There is no need to block. In addition, since the position where the sealing member accommodating recess 314 is formed is changed according to the identification region portion 95 to be excised, it can be said that the first case member 91 is a board specific element unique to the type of the control board 93. .

  FIG. 36 is a back view of the second case 92 according to the second embodiment of this invention.

  The second case 92 shown in FIG. 36 is a lower case commonly used for the control board 93 having the company name YYYY, the management number A 20000, the company name XXXX, and the management number S10000. That is, it can be used when storing either the one obtained by excising the first identification area 95A or the second identification area 95B from the control board 93 (see FIG. 33). The second case 92 is fixed to the first case 91 so as to close the open surfaces of the substrate housing recess 311 and the sealing member housing recess 314 in which the control board 93 is housed.

  As shown in FIG. 36, the second case 92 is a box-shaped member having a flat bottom portion 92a and a peripheral wall 92b erected from the periphery of the bottom portion 92a. The control substrate 93 is formed by the bottom portion 92a and the peripheral wall 92b. A recessed chamber-like substrate covering recess 321 is formed to cover the back side of the substrate.

  In addition, slide guide rib / back side support portions (hereinafter referred to as back side support portions) 322 are formed on the upper and lower portions of the substrate covering recess 321 in the long side direction of the second case 92. The back-side support portion 322 is a rib that serves as a guide when the first case 91 attached to the second case 92 is slid with respect to the second case 92, and serves as a support portion that supports the back surface of the control board 93. Also works.

  The upper and lower surfaces and side walls 92b of the second case 92 are formed with engagement receiving portions 301A that are engaged by accommodating the engagement pieces 301 of the first case 91 (details regarding the engagement method). Later).

  Further, caulking portions (sealing means) 304A for sealing (adhering) the first case 91 and the second case 92 in a closed state are formed on the peripheral walls 92b on both side surfaces of the second case 92. The caulking portion 304A is sealed at the time of shipment from the factory, and the main sealing portion (first sealing portion) 302A for first sealing with the sealing screw 202A (see FIG. 32) and the main sealing portion 302A are opened. Sub-sealing portion (second sealing portion) 303A used for re-sealing with re-sealing screw 202B (see FIG. 32) after breaking for inspection and opening substrate box 90 once. (The sealing method will be described in detail later). The main sealing portion 302A has a lower rigidity than the sub-sealing portion 303A in consideration of the opening inspection of the substrate box 90.

  Further, the first case 91 is attached to the second case 92 on the peripheral wall 92b on the upper surface of the second case 92, and the opening restriction piece 309 (see FIG. 35A) of the first case 91 with the substrate box 90 closed. A restriction receiving piece 309 </ b> A that is a protrusion for engaging with is formed.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram showing the control board 93 attached to the first case 91 in a state where one identification area 95B of the second embodiment of the present invention is cut away.

  Of the plurality of identification area portions 95 (see FIG. 33) of the control board 93, here, a case where the control board 93 is attached to the first case 91 after the second identification area portion 95B has been excised will be described as an example. .

  First, the corresponding positioning protrusions 212A of the first case 91 are fitted into the two positioning holes 212 on the control board 93 from which the second identification region portion 95B has been removed. Further, the corresponding positioning protrusions 213A of the first case 91 are fitted into the two positioning holes 213 on the first identification area 95A of the control board 93, respectively. Thereafter, the two screw holes 211 on the control board 93 and the corresponding screwed portions 211A of the first case 91 are screwed with the board set screws 201 (see FIG. 32).

  When the control board 93 with the second identification area 95B cut out in this way is attached to the first case 91, as shown in FIG. 37, the sealing member accommodation recess 314 is opened, and this sealing member accommodation recess 314 is opened. The re-sealing screw 202B can be accommodated.

  FIG. 38A is a diagram illustrating a first example of the peripheral configuration of the sealing member holding portion 315 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 38B is a diagram illustrating a second example of the peripheral configuration of the sealing member holding unit 315 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. 38A and 38B, the peripheral configuration of the sealing member holding portion 315 of FIG. 37 is shown in an enlarged manner.

  In the example shown in FIG. 38A, the sealing member holding portion 315 is formed so as to accommodate the resealing screw 202B in the back direction in the drawing (that is, the mounting direction of the first case 91 and the second case 92). It is a holding part having substantially the same diameter as the sealing screw 202B. The re-sealing screw 202B is temporarily fixed and held on the sealing member holding portion 315. The rib avoiding notch 313a is a notch formed in the bulging portion 313 in order to secure a space for the back side support portion 322.

  In this way, when the first case 91 and the second case 92 are combined in a state where the re-sealing screw 202B is temporarily fixed to the sealing member holding portion 315, the open surface of the sealing member accommodating recess 314 is blocked, Even if the resealing screw 202B is detached from the sealing member holding portion 315, the release of the removed resealing screw 202B from the substrate box 90 and the damage of the control board 93 due to the resealing screw 202B are prevented. be able to.

  On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 38B, the sealing member holding portion 315 is formed so that the resealing screw 202B can be sandwiched in the horizontal direction in the drawing (that is, the long side direction of the first case 91). Also in this case, similarly to the example shown in FIG. 38A, even if the resealing screw 202B is temporarily removed from the sealing member holding portion 315, the released resealing screw 202B is released from the substrate box 90, It is possible to prevent the control board 93 from being damaged by the reseal screw 202B.

  In both examples shown in FIGS. 38A and 38B, both sides of the identification region portion 95 (here, the first identification region portion 95A) that is not cut out of the plurality of identification region portions 95 included in the control board 93 are front sides. It is supported by the support part 312.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram illustrating attachment of the first case 91 and the second case 92 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  The first case 91 is attached to the second case 92 in a state where the peripheral walls 91b and 92b face each other as shown in the upper diagram of FIG. 39 (the peripheral wall 91b of the first case member 91 is the second case member 92). The first case 91 is moved toward the second case 92, and the engagement piece 301 of the first case 91 is inserted into the engagement receiving portion 301A of the second case 92. . Next, in a state where the engagement piece 301 is inserted into the engagement receiving portion 301A, the first case 91 is slid with respect to the second case 92, whereby the engagement piece 301 is accommodated in the engagement receiving portion 301A. 301a.

  Thereby, as shown in the lower figure of FIG. 39, the movement of the second case 92 and the first case 91 in the direction away from each other is restricted. In this way, the first case 91 is attached to the second case 92, and the substrate box 90 is closed.

  However, by simply attaching the first case 91 to the second case 92 via the engagement piece 301 and the engagement receiving portion 301 </ b> A, the substrate box 90 can be obtained by sliding the first case 91 with respect to the second case 92. Can be released.

  Thus, the restriction receiving piece 309A, which is a protrusion provided on the second case 92, is engaged with the restriction portion 309a of the opening restriction piece 309 provided on the first case, whereby the substrate box 90 is opened in the sliding direction. Can be prevented.

  As a sealing mechanism for sealing the substrate box 90 in a closed state, the first case 91 is provided with a main sealing portion 302 and a sub sealing portion 303. Similarly, the second case 92 is provided with a main sealing portion 302A and a sub-sealing portion 303A.

  Therefore, a sealing screw (one-way screw) 202A is inserted into the main sealing portion 302 of the first case 91 and the main sealing portion 302A of the second case 92 and sealed (fixed). Thereafter, the sealing cap 203 is fixed to the main sealing portion 302 by ultrasonic welding or adhesion so as to cover the screw head of the sealing screw 202A.

  FIG. 40A is a diagram showing sticking of the identification seal 204 according to the second embodiment of this invention.

  As shown in FIG. 40A, the identification seal 204 is attached so as to straddle the lower portions of the first case 91 and the second case 92 in the seal attaching part 308 formed in the first case 91. The seal sticking part 308 corresponds to the position of the identification area part 95 (here, the second identification area part 95B) cut out in the control board 93 accommodated, and grasps the reseal screw 202B accommodated in this position. It is difficult (visible difficulty).

  Further, the visual recognition step portion 307 corresponds to the position of the identification region portion 95 (here, the first identification region portion 95A) that is not cut off in the control board 93 that is accommodated, and is controlled more than the bottom portion 91a of the first case 91. Since it is located closer to the substrate 93, the visibility of the first identification region portion 95A that has not been cut can be enhanced.

  FIG. 40B is a diagram illustrating a cross section AA of the substrate box 90 after the identification seal 204 according to the second embodiment of the present invention has been attached. FIG. 40C is a cross-sectional view taken along a cross-section AA of the substrate box 90 after the identification seal 204 according to the second embodiment of the present invention has been attached.

  40B is a view of the substrate box 90 shown in FIG. 40A as viewed from above the first case 91, and FIG. 40C is a cross-sectional view taken along the cross-section AA of FIG. 40B.

  As shown in FIG. 40C, the front and back surfaces of the first identification area portion 95A are supported (sandwiched) by the front side support portion 312 and the back side support portion 322, respectively. It is possible to prevent the identification area portion 95 that has been easily separated from being separated from the mounting area portion 94 in the board box 90.

  Further, since the front side support portion 312 and the back side support portion 322 are provided so as to overlap in the front and back direction of the control board 93 with the first identification area portion 95A interposed therebetween, the first identification area portion is provided in the substrate box 90. It is possible to effectively prevent 95A from breaking.

  Note that the front side support portion 312 and the back side support portion 322 are further preferably formed so as to straddle the first identification region portion 95 </ b> A and the mounting region portion 94. In this case, the relative movement between the mounting area portion 94 and the first identification area portion 95A can be restricted, and the breakage of the first identification area portion 95A can be effectively prevented.

  FIG. 41 is a rear view of the first case 91 according to the first modification of the second embodiment of the present invention.

  A first case 91 according to the first modification is an upper case for company name XXXX and management number S10000. That is, the control board 93 can be accommodated on the condition that the first identification area 95A is excised from the control board 93 (see FIG. 33) and the second identification area 95B having the company name XXXX and the management number S10000 as the identification information is left. It is.

  This first case 91 is different from the first case 91 shown in FIG. 35B in that the phase of the visual recognition step portion 307 and the phase of the bulging portion 313 are opposite to each other. That is, each of the visual recognition step portion 307 and the bulging portion 313 is arranged at a position corresponding to the cut out first identification region portion 95A and the uncut second identification region portion 95B. The other configuration is the same as that of the first case 91 shown in FIG.

  The first case 91 shown in FIG. 41 and the first case 91 shown in FIG. 35B are board-specific elements prepared for each type of control board 93 having different identification area portions 95 to be cut out. The internal shape of the substrate housing recess 311 is determined according to the target identification area 95 (the first identification area 95A in the first case 91 shown in FIG. 41 and the second identification area 95B in the first case 91 shown in FIG. 35B). It is different.

  Further, a common second case 92 can be used in both the first case 91 shown in FIG. 41 and the first case 91 shown in FIG. 35B. That is, the second case 92 is a board common element that can block the open surface of the board housing recess 311 regardless of the type of the control board 93.

  In this way, by making the control board 93 and the second case 92 a common element that can be used among a plurality of types of gaming machines 1b, the productivity of the gaming machine 1b can be reduced while reducing the inventory risk when manufacturing the gaming machine 1b. Can be improved.

  FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a peripheral configuration of a sealing member holding portion 315 according to a first modification of the second embodiment of the present invention.

  The peripheral configuration of the sealing member holding portion 315 according to the first modification is the same as the peripheral configuration of the sealing member holding portion 315 shown in FIG. 38A, the phase of the visual recognition step portion 307, and the phase of the bulging portion 313. It differs in that it is. That is, each of the visual recognition step portion 307 and the bulging portion 313 is arranged at a position corresponding to the cut out first identification region portion 95A and the uncut second identification region portion 95B. The other configuration is the same as that of the sealing member holding portion 315 shown in FIG. 38A, and thus the description thereof is omitted here.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 42, both side portions of the identification region portion 95 (here, the second identification region portion 95B) that has not been excised are supported by the front side support portion 312.

  FIG. 43 is a front view of a control board 93 according to a second modification of the second embodiment of the present invention. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to portions that perform the same functions as those of the control board 93 in FIG.

  The control board 93 according to the second modified example is a rectangular board, and is formed on the mounting region portion 94 and both side portions of the mounting region portion 94 (extending end portions in the long side direction of the control substrate 93). It is composed of a plurality of identification area portions 95 (first identification area portion 95A and second identification region portion 95B) that can be cut out from the mounting area portion 94.

  FIG. 44 is a back view of the first case 91 according to a second modification of the second embodiment of the present invention.

  A first case 91 shown in FIG. 44 is an upper case for a company name XXXX and a management number S10000. That is, the control board 93 can be accommodated on the condition that the second identification area 95B is excised from the control board 93 (see FIG. 43), and the first identification area 95A having the company name XXXX and the management number S10000 as the identification information is left. It is.

  As shown in FIG. 44, a substrate housing (mounting) recess 311 is formed on the back surface of the first case 91 as a storage space for housing (mounting) the control board 93. Positioning projections 212A for engaging with positioning holes 212 (see FIG. 43) of the control board 93 and screwing portions (mounting bosses) 211A corresponding to the screw holes 211 of the control board 93 are formed at the four corners. . Further, positioning protrusions 213A for engaging with positioning holes 213 (see FIG. 44) on both sides of the first identification region portion 95A of the control substrate 93 are formed on the upper right and lower right of the substrate housing recess 311.

  Further, on the left side of the substrate housing recess 311, that is, at the position corresponding to the second identification region portion 95 </ b> B cut out from the control substrate 93, the bulging portion 313 bulging in the direction of the peripheral wall 91 b of the first case 91 is sandwiched, A concave chamber-shaped sealing member accommodating recess 314 is formed that opens in the same direction as the substrate accommodating recess 311 and accommodates (attaches) the resealing screw 202B. That is, the sealing member accommodation recess 314 is a space provided facing the empty area formed in the substrate accommodation recess 311 corresponding to the cut out second identification area 95B. A sealing member holding portion 315 for holding the resealing screw 202B is formed in the sealing member housing recess 314.

  As described above, since the re-sealing screw 202B can be accommodated inside the substrate box 90 corresponding to the cut-out identification region portion 95, unauthorized use of the resealing screw 202B can be prevented. .

  In the first case 91 shown in FIG. 44, the front side support portion in which the edge portion 212B formed immediately below the positioning projection 212A and the opening edge portion 211B formed in the screwed portion 211A support the surface of the control board 93. Function as.

  FIG. 45 is a diagram in which the control board 93 in a state in which one identification region portion 95B according to the second modification of the second embodiment of the present invention is cut is attached to the first case 91.

  Of the plurality of identification area portions 95 (see FIG. 43) of the control board 93, here, a case where the control board 93 is attached to the first case 91 after the second identification area portion 95B has been excised will be described as an example. .

  First, the corresponding positioning protrusions 212A of the first case 91 are fitted into the two positioning holes 212 on the control board 93 from which the second identification region portion 95B has been removed. Further, the corresponding positioning protrusions 213A of the first case 91 are fitted into the two positioning holes 213 on the first identification area 95A of the control board 93, respectively. Thereafter, the two screw holes 211 on the control board 93 and the corresponding screwed portions 211A of the first case 91 are screwed with the board set screws 201 (see FIG. 32).

  As shown in FIG. 45, when the control board 93 with the second identification region portion 95B removed in this way is attached to the first case 91, the sealing member accommodation recess 314 is opened, and this sealing member accommodation recess 314 is opened. The re-sealing screw 202B can be accommodated.

  FIG. 46A is a diagram showing a cross section AA of the substrate box 90 according to a second modification of the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 46B is a cross sectional view taken along a cross section AA of a substrate box 90 according to a second modification of the second embodiment of the present invention.

  46A shows a substrate box 90 generated by attaching the first case 91 (the first case 91 to which the control substrate 93 with the second identification area 95B cut off) shown in FIG. 45 is attached to the second case 92. FIG. 46B is a cross-sectional view taken along the cross-section AA in FIG. 46A.

  As shown in FIG. 46B, the front and back sides of the identification area 95 (here, the first identification area 95A) are an edge 212B and an opening edge formed so as to straddle the first identification area 95A and the mounting area 94. 211B (front side support part) and back side support part 322 are respectively supported (clamped), so that the first identification area part 95A that is easily separated from the mounting area part 94 by providing the fragile part 96 is a board box. It is possible to prevent separation from the mounting area portion 94 within 90.

  Further, since the front side support part and the back side support part 322 are provided so as to overlap in the front and back direction of the control board 93 with the first identification area part 95A interposed therebetween, the first identification area part 95A in the board box 90 is provided. Can be effectively prevented from breaking.

  In addition, since the front side support part and the back side support part 322 are formed so as to straddle the first identification area part 95A and the mounting area part 94, the relative movement between the mounting area part 94 and the first identification area part 95A. Can be regulated, and the breakage of the first identification area 95A can be effectively prevented.

  In addition, although not shown in figure, also in this 2nd modification, it is still better to stick the identification seal | sticker 204 so that the reseal screw 202B may be covered.

  FIG. 47 is a rear view of the first case 91 according to a second modification of the second embodiment of the present invention.

  A first case 91 shown in FIG. 47 is an upper case for company name YYYY and management number A20000. That is, the control board 93 can be accommodated on the condition that the first identification area 95A is removed from the control board 93 (see FIG. 43), and the second identification area 95B having the company name YYYY and the management number A20000 is left as identification information. It is.

  As shown in FIG. 47, a substrate housing (mounting) recess 311 is formed on the back surface of the first case 91 as a storage space for housing (mounting) the control board 93. Positioning projections 212A for engaging with positioning holes 212 (see FIG. 43) of the control board 93 and screwing portions (mounting bosses) 211A corresponding to the screw holes 211 of the control board 93 are formed at the four corners. . Further, positioning protrusions 213A for engaging with positioning holes 213 (see FIG. 43) on both sides of the second identification region portion 95B of the control substrate 93 are formed on the upper left and lower left of the substrate housing recess 311.

  Further, the left side portion of the substrate housing recess 311 is opened in the same direction as the substrate housing recess 311 with the bulging portion 313 bulging in the direction of the peripheral wall 91b of the first case 91, and the resealing screw 202B is housed ( A sealing member receiving recess 314 for mounting) is formed. A sealing member holding portion 315 for holding the resealing screw 202B is formed in the sealing member housing recess 314.

  As described above, since the resealing screw 202B can be accommodated inside the substrate box 90, unauthorized use of the resealing screw 202B can be prevented.

  In the first case 91 shown in FIG. 47, the front side support portion in which the edge portion 212B formed immediately below the positioning projection 212A and the opening edge portion 211B formed in the screwing portion 211A support the surface of the control board 93. Function as.

  FIG. 48 is a diagram in which the control board 93 in a state in which one identification area 95A according to the second modification of the second embodiment of the present invention is cut is attached to the first case 91.

  Of the plurality of identification area portions 95 (see FIG. 43) of the control board 93, here, a case where the control board 93 is attached to the first case 91 after the first identification area portion 95A has been excised will be described as an example. .

  First, the corresponding positioning protrusions 212A of the first case 91 are fitted into the two positioning holes 212 on the control board 93 from which the first identification area 95A has been removed. Thereafter, the two screw holes 211 on the control board 93 and the corresponding screwed portions 211A of the first case 91 are screwed with the board set screws 201 (see FIG. 32). Further, the corresponding positioning protrusions 213A of the first case 91 are fitted into the two positioning holes 213 on the second identification area 95B of the control board 93, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 47, when the control board 93 with the first identification area 95A removed in this way is attached to the first case 91, the sealing member receiving recess 314 is opened, and the sealing member receiving recess 314 is opened. The re-sealing screw 202B can be accommodated.

  FIG. 49A is a diagram showing a cross section AA of the substrate box 90 according to a second modification of the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 49B is a cross sectional view taken along a cross section AA of a substrate box 90 according to a second modification of the second embodiment of the present invention.

  49A shows a board box 90 generated by attaching the first case 91 shown in FIG. 48 (the first case 91 to which the control board 93 with the first identification area 95A removed) is attached to the second case 92. FIG. FIG. 49B is a cross-sectional view taken along a cross-section AA in FIG. 49A.

  As shown in FIG. 49B, the front and back sides of the identification area portion 95 (here, the second identification area portion 95B) are an edge portion 212B and an opening edge portion 211B (which are formed so as to straddle the identification area portion 95B and the mounting area portion 94). Since the front side support part) and the back side support part 322 are respectively supported (clamped), the second identification area part 95B that is easily separated from the mounting area part 94 by providing the weak part 96 is provided in the board box 90. Therefore, it is possible to prevent separation from the mounting area portion 94.

  Further, since the front side support part and the back side support part 322 are provided so as to overlap in the front and back direction of the control board 93 across the second identification area part 95B, the second identification area part 95B in the board box 90 is provided. Can be effectively prevented from breaking.

  Since the front side support portion and the back side support portion 322 are formed so as to straddle the second identification region portion 95B and the mounting region portion 94, the relative movement between the mounting region portion 94 and the second identification region portion 95B. Can be regulated, and the breakage of the second identification region portion 95B can be effectively prevented.

  The embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all points and is not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description of the invention but by the scope of claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the scope of claims.

1a Pachislot machine
1b Pachislot machines (Pachinko machines)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 4 Fluctuating display apparatus 4a, 4b, 4c Reel 6 Image display apparatus 50 Game control apparatus 70 Production control apparatus 82 Game control apparatus 90 Substrate box 91 1st case 92 2nd case 93 Control board 94 Mounting area part 95A 1st identification area part 95B Second identification region portion 96 Fragile portion 119 Frame light emitting device 120 Back light 201 Substrate set screw 202A Sealing screw 202B Resealing screw 204 Identification seal 211 Screw hole (adhesion receiving portion)
211A Screwing part (adhering part)
212 Positioning hole (positioning receiving part)
212A Positioning protrusion (positioning part)
302, 302A Main sealing portion (first sealing portion)
303, 303A Sub sealing part (second sealing part)
304, 304A Caulking portion (sealing means)
310 Mounting flange portion 311 Substrate housing recess 312 Front side support portion 314 Sealing member housing recess 315 Sealing member holding portion 322 Back side support portion

Claims (8)

Based on the start operation after setting the wager number, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed are displayed in a variable manner, and the game is started. In a slot machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player based on a stop display result corresponding to a special winning combination among winning combinations,
Lottery means for lottery whether or not the plurality of types of winning combinations are won each time the game with the change display started by the start operation is executed;
Based on the lottery result of the lottery means and the stop operation, the chance eye stop means capable of stopping and displaying the chance eye that may win the special winning combination as the game stop result;
Reaching eye stopping means capable of stopping and displaying reach eyes determined to win the special winning combination as a result of stopping the game based on the lottery result of the lottery means and the stop operation;
When the chance eyes are stopped and displayed as a stop display result of the game, it is provided with continuous effect means capable of executing a continuous effect over a plurality of games,
The continuous effect means comprises an effect mode changing means capable of changing the effect mode of the continuous effect based on the reach eyes being stopped and displayed during the execution of the continuous effect. Slot machine.   The said effect aspect change means is provided with the continuous frequency change means which can shorten the continuous frequency of the said continuous production in execution based on the said reach eye being stopped and displayed. The slot machine described in.   The said continuous number change means performs the fixed alerting | reporting effect which alert | reports the winning of the said special winning combination instead of the said continuous effect, when shortening the continuous number of the said continuous effects. The described slot machine. The reach eye stopping means is configured to stop and display any of a plurality of types of reach eyes determined in advance corresponding to the operation mode of the stop operation.
The reach eyes include a variable reach eye that is determined during a variable display of a part of the plurality of reels, and a stop reach eye that is determined when all the reels are stopped and displayed.
The said continuous frequency change means changes the production | presentation aspect of the said fixed alerting | reporting effect according to whether the reach reach displayed by stop is the reach time at the variable time or the reach time at the stop time. The slot machine described in.   The effect mode changing means includes an effect type changing means for changing the type of effect to be executed in a subsequent game without changing the number of continuous effects being executed, based on the reach eyes being stopped and displayed. The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising a slot machine. The reach eye stopping means is configured to stop and display any of a plurality of types of reach eyes determined in advance corresponding to the operation mode of the stop operation.
6. The production type changing means, when changing the type of production executed in the continuous production, changes the type of production corresponding to the type of reach that is stopped and displayed. The slot machine described in. The continuous production means is configured not to execute a new continuous production when the chance eyes are stopped and displayed during the execution of the continuous production,
7. The effect type changing means is capable of changing the type of effect to be executed in a subsequent game based on the fact that the chance eye is stopped and displayed during execution of the continuous effect. The slot machine described in. Light emitting illumination means capable of illuminating an effective display part of the plurality of reels for deriving and displaying the stop result from the back side;
A light emission effect means capable of performing a light emission effect by changing the light emission mode of the light emission illumination means based on the stop operation,
8. The light emission effect means according to claim 1, wherein the light emission effect means suggests that the special winning combination is won based on the reach eyes being stopped and displayed. 9. Slot machine.