JP2013244303A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of preventing player's interest from being lost while suppressing speculative mind.SOLUTION: When values of net increased token counters are not less than predetermined reference values (8001, 12001), time longer than time having any value less than the predetermined reference values is set as the shortest time of one game. Thus, the number of games executable for fixed time is restricted when the values of the net increased token counters become not less than the predetermined reference value, and hence the number of tokens increased for the fixed time is also restricted after the values of the net increased token counters become not less than the predetermined reference values.

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a predetermined winning according to a display result of a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and first, a bet number is determined by a player's BET operation. The reels start to rotate when the start operation is performed with the set number of bets set, and the rotation is stopped by operating a stop button provided corresponding to each reel. When all reels stop rotating, a winning combination is generated when a predetermined winning symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is arranged on the winning line. To do. That is, the game is advanced by the player's operation.

  These winning combinations include special roles with a transition to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, small roles with the addition of gaming values such as medals, and replays that can be played without using gaming values. There is a re-playing role accompanied by a game. In general, these winning combinations can be won on the condition that an internal lottery performed simultaneously with the start operation is won.

  In addition, in this type of slot machine, in order to prevent excessive gambling, the player can start from the point when initialization conditions such as when the power is turned on or when the setting of the play rate is changed. The number of acquired medals (for example, a net increase) is counted, and when the count value reaches a predetermined threshold, the special role is not won, that is, it is not controlled to a special game state advantageous to the player thereafter. What has been proposed is proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-40255 A

  However, as in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, when the number of medals acquired by the player reaches a predetermined threshold value, the game is not controlled to a special gaming state advantageous to the player. After the number of medals earned by a person reaches a predetermined threshold, there is a problem that the interest in the slot machine is significantly reduced.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can prevent the player's interest from being spoiled while suppressing gambling. .

In order to solve the above-described problem, a slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a variable display device (reel 2L, 2C, 2R) is a slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is finished by deriving the display result and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Timing start means for starting timing from a predetermined timing start time (at the start of reel rotation) of one game;
When the elapsed time from the time measurement start time (reel rotation start time) in the previous game is less than a predetermined control time (one game shortest time), until the predetermined control time (one game shortest time) elapses A game progress regulating means for regulating the progress of the game;
An acquisition number counting means (net increase number counter) for counting the number of acquisitions (net increase number) of the gaming value (medals) after a predetermined opportunity is established;
With
The predetermined regulation time (1) when the acquired number (net increase number) of the gaming value (medal) counted by the acquired number counting means (net increase number counter) is equal to or greater than a predetermined reference value (8001/12001). When the number of acquired game values (medals) (net increase number) counted by the acquisition number counting means (net increase number counter) is less than the predetermined reference value (8001/12001) It is characterized by being set to a time (5.5 seconds / 6 seconds) longer than the predetermined regulation time (5 seconds / 5.5 seconds).
According to this feature, when the number of game value gains after a predetermined opportunity is established becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined reference value, the game progress restricting means causes the game to be performed by the game progress regulation means. Since the predetermined restriction time required for one game whose progress is restricted is set to be long, when the number of acquired game values exceeds a predetermined reference value, The number of games that can be executed is limited, and as a result, the number of games that can be acquired for a certain period of time after the number of acquired game values exceeds a predetermined reference value after a predetermined opportunity is established. The utility value will also be limited. In other words, it is possible to limit the value for gaming that can be acquired in a certain period of time without adopting a configuration that forcibly stops being controlled to an advantageous state. It is possible to prevent damage as much as possible.
Note that the predetermined timing start point in one game is, for example, that the start operation is performed in a state where the game start condition is satisfied, and that the change of the variable display device starts with the start operation. The operation for deriving the display result in the variable display device is effective, and the operation for deriving the display result in the variable display device is first performed after the operation for deriving the display result in the variable display device is effective. For example, the game ends.
Further, the game progress regulating means regulating the progress of the game until the predetermined regulation time elapses, for example, invalidating the operation of proceeding the game until the predetermined regulation time elapses, or proceeding the game Although the operation to be performed is accepted effectively, it corresponds to the one that delays the control associated with the operation to advance the game until the predetermined regulation time elapses.
In addition, the number of acquired game values refers to, for example, the total number of game values given to the player and the game value used by the player in setting the bet number based on the total number of game values given to the player. For example, a value obtained by subtracting the total number of.

The slot machine according to means 1 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 1,
The predetermined reference value includes a first reference value (8001) and a second reference value (12001) larger than the first reference value,
The predetermined restriction time (1) when the number of acquired game values (medals) (net increase number) counted by the acquisition number counting means (net increase number counter) is equal to or greater than the first reference value (8001). In the case where the minimum number of games (game time) is less than the first reference value (8001), the number of acquired game values (medals) (net increase number) counted by the acquisition number counting means (net increase number counter) It is set to a time (5.5 seconds) longer than the predetermined regulation time (5 seconds),
The predetermined regulation time when the number of acquired game values (medals) (net increase number) counted by the acquisition number counting means (net increase number counter) is equal to or greater than the second reference value (12001), From the predetermined regulation time (5.5 seconds) when the number of acquired game values (medals) (net increase) counted by the acquired number counting means is less than the second reference value (12001). Is also characterized by a long time (6 seconds).
According to this feature, the predetermined reference value includes the first reference value and the second reference value, and is at least necessary for one game in which the progress of the game is restricted step by step by the game progression restriction means. The prescribed regulation time is set to be long, so that excessive acquisition of gaming value in a short period of time can be restricted, and the prescribed regulation time does not suddenly become long, making the player feel uncomfortable. Acquisition of game value can be suppressed without giving too much.

The slot machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 1 or means 1, wherein
The acquired number (net increase number) of the gaming value (medal) counted by the acquired number counting means (net increase number counter) exceeds a specific reference value (15000) larger than the predetermined reference value (8001/12001). It is characterized by providing disabling means for disabling the progress of the game in the event of a failure.
According to this feature, if the amount of game value acquired after a predetermined opportunity is established exceeds a specific reference value, the progress of the game is disabled and the game cannot be continued any further. Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent the gaming value from being obtained excessively.

The slot machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 1, means 1 or 2,
The predetermined trigger includes the passage of a predetermined time (reset time) without the game being executed.
According to this feature, when the game is not executed for a predetermined time, the number of acquisitions counted by the acquisition number counting means is reset, so that a predetermined time elapses and the player changes. In spite of the high possibility that the game value is high, it is possible to prevent the acquisition of gaming value from being restricted for a new player.

The slot machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 and 1 to 3,
Propagation delay state control means suggesting the possibility of being controlled to an advantageous state (BB) advantageous to the player by controlling to a progress delay state (freeze state) that delays the progress of the game,
The progress delay state control unit is configured such that the number of acquired game values (medals) (net increase number) counted by the acquisition number counting unit (net increase number counter) is equal to or greater than a predetermined reference value (8001/12001). In addition, it is characterized in that the progress delay state (freeze state) is controlled at a higher rate than when it is less than the predetermined reference value (8001/12001).
According to this feature, the use of the progress delay state suggesting the possibility of being controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player can suppress the acquisition of the game value without causing the player to feel uncomfortable.

The slot machine according to means 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 and 1 to 4,
The winning includes a re-game winning (re-playing role) accompanied by a re-play (re-play game) that can be played without using the gaming value (medal),
In the replay (replay game), the shortest time (automatic insertion time) until the game can start after the timing start time (reel rotation start time) in the previous game is the acquired number counting means (net increase number) When the number of acquired game values (medals) (net increase) counted by the counter) is equal to or greater than a predetermined reference value (8001/12001), and is less than the predetermined reference value (8001/12001) It is characterized by being set longer.
According to this feature, the acquisition of gaming value can be suppressed without giving the player a sense of incongruity.

The slot machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 and 1 to 5,
Game starting means for starting a game when a start operation (operation of the start switch 7) is performed in a startable state where a predetermined game startable condition is satisfied (a state in which a predetermined number of bets are set); ,
The timing start means starts timing from the time (time of reel rotation start) when the timing start condition associated with the start of the game is satisfied as the timing start time.
The game progress regulating means is configured to perform the timekeeping in the previous game even when the start operation (operation of the start switch 7) is performed in the startable state (a state where a specified number of bets are set). After the start condition is established (after the reel rotation is started), if the predetermined regulation time (one game shortest time) has not elapsed, the game progresses until the predetermined regulation time (one game shortest time) has elapsed. It is characterized by regulation.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being restricted during the period from the start of the game to the end.
Note that the timing start condition associated with the start of the game is, for example, that the start operation is performed in the startable state, the change of the variable display device starts with the start operation, and the display result is derived by the variable display device. For example, the operation becomes valid.

It is a front view of the slot machine of Example 1 to which the present invention was applied. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a main control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of special combination, the symbol combination of a special combination, and a special combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part winning. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of control of ART. It is a timing chart which shows the progress of a game. It is a timing chart which shows the progress of a game. It is a timing chart which shows the progress of a game. It is a figure which shows 1 game shortest time and automatic insertion shortest time according to a net increase number counter value. It is a timing chart which shows the control situation of a freeze state. It is a figure which shows a freeze lottery probability. It is a figure which shows transition of the frequency of one game shortest time, automatic insertion shortest time, and a freeze state according to a net increase number counter value.

  A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. A slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 2a whose front surface is open and a side end of the housing 2a. The front door 2b is supported.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer periphery of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, “black 7”, “net 7 (shaded 7 in the figure)”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “replay”, A plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as “plum”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “bell”, and “orange” are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided in the approximate center of the reel panel 1c of the front door 1b.

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

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. , Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can irradiate each symbol independently.

  At the position corresponding to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the front door 1b, a horizontally long rectangular see-through window 3 that allows the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to be seen through from the front side is provided. The reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (3 in any game state in this embodiment) among the prescribed number of bets determined according to the game state, is stored as credits. Settlement switch 10 operated when paying out medals used for setting medals and betting numbers (returning medals used for setting credits and betting numbers), start switch operated when starting a game 7. Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and an effect switch 56 for use in effects. It is provided so as to be operated by the skill person.

  In this embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop.

  The front door 1b also displays a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. Game assist indicator 12, 1BETLED14 that notifies that the bet number is set by 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the bet number is set by 2 and 2 that the bet number is set by 3 3BET LED 16 to notify, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (the previous game start) Waiting for the start of reel rotation because a certain period has not elapsed since Weight in LED19 for notifying by lighting a a is that during the game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided inside the 8R to notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is valid by lighting. It has been.

  Further, below the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R on the front door 1b, a lower panel on which a title of the slot machine 1 and a payout table 1 to be described later are printed is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. The set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time, and the validity / invalidity of the stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of the BB, which will be described later (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) A check switch 36a for selecting the automatic settlement function that controls automatic settlement at the end of BB, which will be described later (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation). An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting invalidity, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are provided in a hopper tank 34a (described later with reference to FIG. 2) provided inside the housing 1a. And a medal having a insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has been inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side. A selector (not shown) and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

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

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

  The front side of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state. There are provided a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery to be described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off. .

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, when the prescribed number of bets is set to three regardless of the gaming state and the prescribed number of bets is set, the pay line LN becomes valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is used as the winning line. It has been established. In this embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM1-4 are set apart from the winning line LN in order to make it easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning line. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined based on the combination of symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN, the invalid line LM1 to LM4. When a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the LM1 to LM4, the symbols constituting the particular winning line LN It is easy to recognize that the combination is complete. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, an invalid line LM1 and a lower stage of the reel 2L, which are set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the upper stage. , The lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the lower side There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set straddling to the right. It is defined as.

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

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a role) is displayed on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R on the winning line LN. If the game stops as a result, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state on the winning line LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols. .

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated and the symbols start to change, any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated. When this is done, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped, and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

  The reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. Will be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

  For this reason, for example, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead is used. Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The symbols arranged within 5 frames including can be displayed on the winning line.

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

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the. In addition, a command transmission line from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91, which will be described later, and a power supply line for supplying power from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 are connected via a single cable and connector. Are connected to each other, and all the connectors that connect these cables and the respective boards are connected to each other so that the respective parts on the side of the effect control board 90 can operate and receive commands from the main control part 41. Become. For this reason, unless the command transmission line for transmitting a command from the main control unit 41 is connected to the effect control board 90, power is not supplied to the effect control board 90, and only the effect control board 90 side operates. There is no end to it.

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

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

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

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a control clock generation circuit 42, a random number clock generation circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a power interruption detection circuit. 48 and a reset circuit 49 are mounted.

  The main control unit 41 is configured by a one-chip microcomputer, executes a control program stored in a ROM 506, which will be described later, and performs processing related to the progress of the game, and also includes a control circuit mounted on the game control board 40. Control each part directly or indirectly.

  The control clock generation circuit 42 generates a control clock CCLK serving as an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency outside the main control unit 41. The control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 42 is supplied to the clock circuit 502 via, for example, a control external clock terminal EXC of the main control unit 41 as shown in FIG. The random number clock generation circuit 43 generates a random number clock RCLK that is an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, outside the main control unit 41. The random number clock RCLK generated by the random number clock generation circuit 43 is supplied to the random number circuit 509 via the random number external clock terminal ERC of the main control unit 41 as shown in FIG. 5, for example. As an example, the oscillation frequency of the random number clock RCLK generated by the random number clock generation circuit 43 may be set to be equal to or lower than the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 42.

  The switch detection circuit 44 takes in detection signals input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 and transmits them to the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 transmits the motor drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit transmits the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 49 provides a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in a state where the power is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. The reset circuit 49 includes a watchdog timer, and provides a user reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the watchdog timer expires, that is, when the operation of the CPU 505 of the main control unit 41 stops for a certain period of time.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes an external bus interface 501, a clock circuit 502, a specific information storage circuit 503, a reset / interrupt controller 504, a CPU 505, a ROM 506, and a RAM 507. A CTC (counter / timer circuit) 508, a random number circuit 509, a PIP (parallel input port) 510, a serial communication circuit 511, and an address decoding circuit 512.

  The external bus interface 501 provided in the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 is an interface function between the external bus and the internal bus of the chip constituting the main control unit 41, a direction control function of the address bus, the data bus, and each control signal, etc. Is a bus interface. For example, the external bus interface 501 is connected to an external memory or an external input / output device externally attached to the main control unit 41, and transmits / receives address signals, data signals, various control signals, and the like to / from these external devices. Anything to do. In this embodiment, the external bus interface 501 includes an internal resource access control circuit 501A.

  The internal resource access control circuit 501A controls access to internal data of the main control unit 41 from an external device via the external bus interface 501, and stores internal data such as a game control program and fixed data stored in the ROM 506, for example. This is a circuit for limiting inappropriate external reading. Here, a circuit analysis device such as an in-circuit emulator (ICE) may be connected to the external bus interface 501 as an external device.

  The clock circuit 502 provided in the main control unit 41 is a circuit that generates the internal system clock SCLK by, for example, dividing the oscillation signal input to the control external clock terminal EXC by two. In this embodiment, the control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 42 is input to the control external clock terminal EXC. The internal system clock SCLK generated by the clock circuit 502 is supplied to various circuits such as the CPU 505 that control the progress of the game in the main control unit 41. The internal system clock SCLK is also supplied to the random number circuit 509 and used to monitor the frequency of the random number clock RCLK supplied from the random number clock generation circuit 43. Further, the internal system clock SCLK may be output from the system clock output terminal CLKO connected to the clock circuit 502 to the outside of the main control unit 41.

  The unique information storage circuit 503 included in the main control unit 41 is a circuit that stores a plurality of types of unique information serving as internal information of the main control unit 41, for example. As an example, the unique information storage circuit 503 stores three types of unique information such as a ROM code, a chip individual number, and an ID number. The ROM 506 code is a 4-byte numerical value generated from stored data in a predetermined area of the ROM 506, and four numerical values with different generation methods may be prepared. The chip individual number is a 4-byte number assigned when the main control unit 41 is manufactured, and indicates a different numerical value for each chip constituting the main control unit 41. The ID number is an 8-byte number assigned when the main control unit 41 is manufactured, and indicates a different numerical value for each chip constituting the main control unit 41. Here, it is sufficient that the chip individual number can be read from the user program while the ID number cannot be read from the user program. The unique information storage circuit 503 may be included in the ROM 506 by using a predetermined area of the ROM 506, for example. Alternatively, the unique information storage circuit 503 may be included in the CPU 505 by using a built-in register of the CPU 505, for example.

  The reset / interrupt controller 504 provided in the main control unit 41 is for controlling various resets and interrupt requests generated inside or outside the main control unit 41. The reset controlled by the reset / interrupt controller 504 includes a system reset and a user reset. The system reset is a reset that occurs when a low level signal (system reset signal) is input to the external system reset terminal XSRST for a certain period. The user reset is performed when a low level signal (user reset signal) is input to the external user reset terminal XURST for a certain period of time, or when a time-out signal of the built-in watchdog timer (WDT) is generated, or when running outside the specified area. This reset is caused by a predetermined factor such as the occurrence of prohibition (IAT). In this embodiment, as described above, since the watchdog timer (WDT) mounted on the reset circuit 49 is used without using the built-in watchdog timer, a user reset signal is input to the external user reset terminal XURST. Alternatively, a user reset occurs when the out-of-designated area travel prohibition (IAT) occurs.

  Interrupts controlled by the reset / interrupt controller 504 include a non-maskable interrupt NMI and a maskable interrupt INT. The non-maskable interrupt NMI is an interrupt that is unconditionally accepted even when the CPU 505 is in an interrupt-disabled state. When a low level signal is input to the external non-maskable interrupt terminal XNMI (also used as the input port P4) for a certain period of time. An interrupt that occurs. The maskable interrupt INT is an interrupt that can permit / prohibit acceptance of an interrupt request by a setting instruction of the CPU 505, and multiple interrupts can be executed by setting priority. The maskable interrupt INT is caused by the fact that a low level signal is input to the external maskable interrupt terminal XINT (also used as the input port P3) for a certain period of time, a time-out occurs in the timer circuit included in the CTC 508, Multiple types of interrupt factors are determined in advance, such as the occurrence of an interrupt factor due to data transmission in the serial communication circuit 511 and the occurrence of an interrupt factor due to the acquisition of numerical data as a random value in the random number circuit 509. It should be.

  The CPU 505 provided in the main control unit 41 executes processing for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 by executing the program read from the ROM 506. At this time, the CPU 505 reads out fixed data from the ROM 506, the CPU 505 writes various data to the RAM 507 and temporarily stores the data, and the CPU 505 stores various data temporarily stored in the RAM 507. The CPU 505 receives the input of various signals from the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501 or the PIP 510, and the CPU 505 receives the input of various signals via the external bus interface 501 or the serial communication circuit 511. A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the main control unit 41 is also performed.

  As described above, in the main control unit 41, the CPU 505 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 506. Therefore, the main control unit 41 (or CPU 505) executes (or performs processing) below. Specifically, the CPU 505 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on boards other than the game control board 40.

  A ROM 506 provided in the main control unit 41 stores a user program for game control, fixed data, and the like. The ROM 506 stores a security check program 506A. The CPU 505 reads the security check program 506A stored in the ROM 506 when the main control unit 41 shifts to the security mode in response to the power-on of the slot machine 1 or the occurrence of a system reset, and whether the storage content of the ROM 506 has been changed. Execute security check processing to check whether or not. The security check program 506A may be stored in a built-in memory different from the ROM 506. Further, the security check program 506A may correspond to a security check process for inspecting the storage content of the external memory externally attached to the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, for example.

  A RAM 507 provided in the main control unit 41 provides a work area for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM 507 may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine is stopped, at least part of the contents of the RAM 507 is stored for a predetermined period. In this embodiment, all areas of the RAM 507 are backup RAMs, and all contents of the RAM 507 are saved for a predetermined period even when power supply to the slot machine is stopped.

  The CTC 508 provided in the main control unit 41 includes, for example, an 8-bit programmable timer built in 3 channels (PTC0 to PTC2), and includes a timer circuit capable of generating a real-time interrupt and measuring time. Each programmable timer PTC0-PTC2 has a timer value that is updated in response to a change in the count clock signal generated based on the internal system clock SCLK (for example, a falling timing that changes from a high level to a low level). If it is good. In addition, the CTC 508 may incorporate, for example, an 8-bit programmable counter with 4 channels (PCC0 to PCC3). Each of the programmable counters PCC0 to PCC3 is only required to have its count value updated in response to a signal change of the internal system clock SCLK or occurrence of a timeout in any of the programmable counters PCC0 to PCC3. The CTC 508 resets the start time of the random number generated by the free run counter used for randomly determining the extension time (variable setting time) for extending the security time for each system reset or the random number circuit 509. A free-run counter or the like that is used to randomly determine each time may be included. Alternatively, these free-run counters may be included in an internal circuit of the main control unit 41 different from the CTC 508 such as a backup area of the RAM 507, for example.

  A random number circuit 509 included in the main control unit 41 is a circuit that generates numerical data that is a random value having a predetermined update range, such as a 16-bit random number. In the present embodiment, on the game control board 40 side, numerical data indicating a random value for internal lottery to be described later is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. The CPU 505 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 509 based on the numerical data extracted from the random number circuit 509 to process or update various numerical data by software, thereby indicating numerical data indicating a random value for internal lottery. May be counted. In the following, it is assumed that numerical data indicating random numbers for internal lottery is not processed by software from numerical data extracted by the CPU 505 from the random number circuit 509 serving as hardware. The random number circuit 509 may be incorporated in the main control unit 41 or may be externally attached to the main control unit 41 as a random number circuit chip different from the main control unit 41. .

  The random number for internal lottery is a value used to determine whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings, and takes a value in the range of “0” to “65535” in this embodiment.

  The PIP 510 included in the main control unit 41 is, for example, a 6-bit input dedicated port, and includes an input port P0 to an input port P2 serving as a dedicated terminal and an input port P3 serving as a function shared terminal and an input port P5. . The input port P3 is also used as an external maskable interrupt terminal XINT connected to the CPU 505 or the like. The input port P4 is also used as an external non-maskable interrupt terminal XNMI connected to the CPU 505 or the like. The input port P5 is also used as the first channel reception terminal RXA used by the serial communication circuit 511. The use setting of the input port P3 to the input port P5 is instructed by the function setting KFCS stored in the program management area.

  An address decoding circuit 512 provided in the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 is a circuit for decoding each functional block in the main control unit 41 and a chip select signal that is a decoding signal for an external device. . By the chip select signal, an internal circuit of the main control unit 41 or an external device as a peripheral device is selectively operated effectively and can be accessed from the CPU 505.

  The ROM 506 provided in the main control unit 41 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control user program and the security check program 506A. For example, the ROM 506 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 505 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. The ROM 506 stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 505 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the game control board 40.

  The RAM 507 provided in the main control unit 41 is provided with a game control data holding area 590 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine 1. For example, a DRAM is used as the RAM 507, and a refresh operation is required to maintain the stored data contents. The CPU 505 has a built-in refresh register for performing this refresh operation. For example, the refresh register consists of 8 bits, and the lower 7 bits are automatically incremented each time the CPU 505 fetches an instruction from the ROM 506. Accordingly, the stored value in the refresh register is updated every execution time of one instruction in the CPU 505.

  The main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91 via the serial communication circuit 511. A command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the sub control unit 91 toward the main control unit 41.

  The main control unit 41 receives the detection state of various switches connected to the game control board 40 from the input port. Then, the main control unit 41 executes basic processing that shifts in stages according to the detection states of various switches input from these input ports.

  Further, the main control unit 41 can execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main), which will be described later, is executed at a certain time interval (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment) when a timeout occurs in the timer circuit included in the CTC 508.

  The main control unit 41 is set to prohibit other interrupts during the execution of the interrupt process, and when a plurality of interrupts occur at the same time, the main control unit 41 prioritizes according to a predetermined order. An interrupt to be executed is set. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the interrupt process is completed, a new interrupt will occur at that point. It will be.

  The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as a basic process, and changes the detection state of the various switches. Execute a process that moves in stages. Further, the main control unit 41 executes a timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). In addition, the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repeated process according to the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), an effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above, which are arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. These effect devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55. However, in addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output control unit may determine the output pattern of the effect device, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control may be performed. The output control of the rendering device is performed by both of the units.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are exemplified as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, for example, a mechanically driven display. A device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the effect device.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an LED driving circuit 93 that performs drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, When the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a and a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90 are detected. The switch detection circuit 96 outputs time information including date information and time information. The power supply voltage supplied to the timepiece device 97 and the slot machine 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power drop detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub CPU 91a, other circuits, etc. , And the sub CPU 91a receives various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs various controls for performing effects, and directly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. To control automatically or indirectly.

  The reset circuit 95 has a lower voltage for releasing the reset signal than the reset circuit 49 that gives the system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. When the power is turned on, the sub control unit 91 It starts at an earlier stage than the unit 41. On the other hand, the power interruption detection circuit 98 has a voltage that outputs a voltage drop signal lower than the power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. The sub control unit 91 detects a power failure at a later stage than the main control unit 41, and performs a power interruption process (sub) described later.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub control unit 91 executes an interrupt process (sub), which will be described later, by generating an interrupt every time the number of input system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval.

  Also, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process even when the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when an interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The command reception interrupt process is executed at the same time, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time.

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

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 507 is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Transition to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 507 of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet amount is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 507 is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is detected every time the timer interruption process (main) is executed. If the determination process is performed and it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process, the power interruption process (main) is executed. In the power interruption process (main), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 507, which will be described later, and destructive diagnosis data (in this embodiment, 5AH) in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 507, that is, specific data other than 0 is stored. In addition to the storage, the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 507 becomes 0 and stored in the RAM 507. The RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of the values stored in each bit of the corresponding area (all areas in this embodiment) of the RAM 507. For this reason, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 507 is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 507 is 1. In this case, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

  The main control unit 41 calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 507 at the time of activation, regardless of whether the system reset or the user reset, and the value of the data for destructive diagnosis And the processing state of the main control unit 41 is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 507 on the condition that the RAM parity is 0 and the value of the data for destruction diagnosis is also correct. However, if the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or the value of the destruction diagnosis data is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state. However, the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the normal error state, the RAM abnormal error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new set value is set in the above-described setting change state. It will not be released until

  In this embodiment, all data stored in the RAM 507 is held by the backup power source even in the event of a power failure, and the main control unit 41 determines that the data in the RAM 507 is normal when the power is turned on. In addition, the configuration returns to the control state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 507, but only the data stored in the RAM 507 necessary for returning to the control state in the event of a power failure is backed up and turned on. It may be configured to return to the control state before power interruption based on the data backed up at the time.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player For example, it is not necessary to restore the state of all input ports to the state before power interruption.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 507 of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 507 of the main control unit 41 is divided into important work, non-saved work, general work, special work, unused area, and stack area.

  Important work includes various display devices, LED display data, I / O input / output data, game time counters, and other data that may be inconvenient to initialize, as well as a game status flag and RT remaining game count described later. The work to be stored. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 507 is destroyed at the time of activation. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized at the end of the BB, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, and the total number of medals paid out in the BB. The special work is a work that stores data such as various software random numbers that are initialized only before the setting is started. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 507, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main control unit 41 is stored, and the unused stack area is one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. However, if it is established, it will be initialized, but the in-use stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 stores the data in the RAM 507 when the setting key switch 37 is turned on, when a RAM error occurs, when the BB ends, and when the setting key switch 37 is turned off. When not being destroyed, when five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four types of initializations that are initialized in accordance with each initialization condition are performed.

  Initialization 1 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is turned on at the time of startup and transitions to a setting change state, or initialization performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. In the storage area of the RAM 507, all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) except for the important work and the used stack area, that is, the area from the unsaved work to the unused stack area are initialized. The Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the BB. In initialization 2, the area of the RAM 507 includes the general work, the unused area, and the unused stack area, that is, the area from the general work to the unused stack area. It is initialized. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is in an off state at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 507 is not destroyed. In the initialization 3, the unsaved work, the unused area, and the The used stack area is initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 507 are initialized.

  In this embodiment, initialization 1 is performed before the change of the setting change state. However, the initialization 1 is performed at the end of the setting change state, or both before the change of the setting change state and at the end of the setting change state. Also good.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when a RAM abnormality error occurs at the time of power-on or the like, initialization 1 is executed, and the control state before that is initialized. The game state flag and the RT remaining game number assigned to are maintained without being initialized.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the prescribed number of bets that can be set is determined according to the gaming state (RT0 to 5, RB, BB (RB)), and determined according to the gaming state. The game can be started on condition that the specified number of bets is set. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a specified number of bets according to the gaming state are set.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated pay line (in the present embodiment, all the pay lines are always enabled. The activated winning line is simply referred to as a winning line), and a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition to a game state advantageous to the player. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the game state, it is necessary to win an internal lottery described later and set a winning flag for the winning combination in the RAM 507.

  Of the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the re-playing role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game. It is valid until the combination of combinations permitted by the flag is complete, and is invalid in a game having the combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the winning flag for a special role is won, even if the combination of characters allowed by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value of the random number storage work assigned to the RAM 507 is set to the lottery work assigned to the RAM 507. And, for each combination determined according to the gaming state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the value of the gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state, the number of bets and the set value It is performed according to the number of judgment values of each combination determined according to

  The random value storage work is a storage area in which numerical data latched simultaneously with the operation of the start switch 7 is stored. Every time new numerical data is latched, the latched numerical data is processed by a timer interruption process thereafter. The numerical data read in (main) and stored in the random value storage work is updated to the latest numerical data latched newly.

  In the internal lottery, an internal lottery target, the current gaming state flag value, and the number of judgment values determined according to the set value are used as random numbers for internal lottery (numerical data stored in the lottery work). When the result of addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 507. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination is selected, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

  Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.

  The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 506A when the reel starts rotating and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. A stop control table is created for each reel that is rotating. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

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

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

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

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, a stepping motor that makes one turn at a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) is used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven in 336 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (the number of steps that one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

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

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

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

  Next, when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel is described. To explain, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively among the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 It will stop in the lower symbol area).

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

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

  In this embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the non-winning winning combination is drawn so that it is not aligned on the winning line. A stop control table with a defined number of frames is created and reel stop control is performed. If no winning combination is selected, a stop control table with a determined number of sliding symbols that do not have any combination And stop control of the reel. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The combination that has not been performed will be controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  When a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, such as when a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the winning small role is the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line. The number of sliding frames is fixed so that it can be drawn to the limit, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn in the range of up to 4 frames in the winning line, the winning special role is in the range of 4 frames in the winning line Then, a stop control table in which the number of sliding frames is determined so as to be pulled in as much as possible is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, A control is performed to stop them in a uniform manner, and a winning combination that has not been won will be controlled to be stopped within a 4-frame pull-in range. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn in, and the small combination is not aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

  In this example, when a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when a special role and a small role are simultaneously elected, the special role and the small role are won simultaneously. If the selected special role is given priority over the selected special role, the special role is controlled on the winning line only when the small role cannot be withdrawn. When winning simultaneously, priority is given to the control for aligning the special role on the winning line over the small role, and the control for aligning the small role on the winning line may be performed only when the special role cannot be drawn.

  If a special player and a replaying player are elected at the same time, such as when a replaying player is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, when the stop operation is performed, In addition, a control is performed in which the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped within a drawing range of up to 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer to be simultaneously elected are arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or less, that is, within 4 frames, for any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the 4-frame pull-in range, if the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, the timing of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player Without fail, the re-playing role will always be won. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing combination is drawn in, and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the re-playing combination.

  In this embodiment, after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels for which the stop operation has not been detected yet until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. Continuously, on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the display result of the corresponding reels on the condition that the rotation of the reels that have not been continued is continued and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected.

  In this embodiment, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. However, the rotation of the reel is started. When a predetermined automatic stop time has elapsed, even if the reel stop operation is not performed, it is assumed that the stop operation has been performed, and automatic stop control is performed to automatically stop each reel. May be. In this case, since the reels are stopped without the player's operation, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any combination even if any combination is won.

  Next, commands that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends to the sub-control unit 91 an inserted number command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a freeze command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning number command, a payout start command, a payout A plurality of types of commands including an end command, a return command, a gaming state command, an RT information command, a standby command, a stop command, an error command, a return command, a setting command, a setting confirmation command, a door command, and an operation detection command are transmitted.

  These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the command type and 1-byte extension data indicating the command content, and the sub-control unit 91 can determine the command type from the type data.

  The inserted number command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, and is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. Or, when a prescribed number of bets is not set, a medal is inserted, or when the bet number is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6. The inserted number command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, so that it is possible to specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the inserted number command.

  The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits, and is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game, and in a state where a predetermined number of bets is set, Sent when a medal is inserted and credits are added.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Further, since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to specify that the start switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command.

  The freeze command is a command that can specify whether or not to control the freeze state to be described later in the game, and when controlling to the freeze state, and is transmitted after the internal winning command.

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

  The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. And is transmitted each time stop control is performed in accordance with the stop operation of each reel. Since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, it is possible to specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command. .

  The winning number command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols aligned on the winning line LN, whether or not a winning is received, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the winning. Sent after.

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

  The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power interruption, and is transmitted when the main control unit 41 returns to the control state before the power interruption.

  The game state command is a command that can specify the current game state (in BB, in RB, or replay), and is transmitted when power is restored or when the game ends.

  The RT information command is a command that can specify the gaming state of the next game (any one of RT0 to RT5), and is transmitted at the end of the game.

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

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

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error condition and the type of error condition. When an error is determined and controlled to an error condition, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error condition is sent and reset. When the error state is canceled after the operation is performed, an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is transmitted.

  The setting command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. At the time of transition to the setting change state, a setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is transmitted, and when the setting change state ends. A setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. Further, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it can be specified that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by the setting command indicating the start of setting. .

  The setting confirmation command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting confirmation state. A setting confirmation command that indicates the start of setting confirmation is transmitted when entering the setting confirmation state, and the setting confirmation end is indicated when the setting confirmation state ends. A confirmation command is sent.

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

  The operation detection command is a switch in which the detection state (on / off) has changed among the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R), whether the detection state has changed from off to on, This command indicates whether the state has changed from on to off and the detection state (on / off) of another switch, and is transmitted when the detection state of any of these operation switches has changed.

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the basic process, and the command data in the command buffer assigned to the non-initialized area is updated to the newly generated command data, and the serial communication circuit The data is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by being transferred to the transmission data register 561 of 511.

  In particular, the return command, the number-of-insertions command, the bonus type command, the gaming state command, the RT information 1 command, and the internal winning command at return return to the state before power interruption in the basic processing (startup processing (main)) performed at startup. Are sequentially generated and transferred to the transmission data register 561 of the serial communication circuit 511 to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  On the other hand, the door command is generated in the door monitoring process of the timer interrupt process (main) and stored in the door command storage area. The door command storage area stores a door command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 at the time of power-on or at the end of one game, and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes, A door command indicating the detection state is stored. Further, the door command stored in the door command storage area is not cleared even after the door command is transmitted, and is then overwritten by a newly stored door command. When the power is turned on or one game is finished, a door command transmission request 1 for requesting transmission of a door command stored in the door command storage area is set, and whether the door command transmission request 1 is set or whether the door is open is detected. When the detection state of the switch 25 changes, the door command transmission request 2 is set. When the door command transmission request 2 is set, the door command stored in the door command storage area is set. In the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) executed after transmission is commanded, it is stored in the command buffer and transferred to the serial communication circuit 511 to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  The operation detection command is used when a change in the detection state of any switch is detected in the switch input determination process of the timer interrupt process (main) (when edge data of any switch is set). Is generated and stored in the operation detection command storage area, and when an operation detection command transmission request is set, transmission of the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command storage area is instructed, and a timer allocation executed thereafter In the command transmission process of the loading process (main), it is stored in the command buffer and transferred to the serial communication circuit 511 to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  As described above, both the door command and the operation detection command are stored in the command buffer in the command setting process of the timer interrupt process (main), transferred to the serial communication circuit 511, and transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. However, when the door command transmission request 2 is set, that is, when transmission of the door command is requested, priority is given to transmission of the door command even if transmission of the operation detection command is requested. Since the operation detection command is transmitted only when the door command transmission request 2 is not set, the door command transmission request 2 and the operation detection command transmission request are both set. In the command transmission process, the door command is transmitted, and the operation detection command is transmitted in the next command transmission process. So that the de is transmitted.

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

  When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

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

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub-control unit 91 is the earliest. The control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to based on the command received in the stage, and the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, reel LED 55, etc. are controlled based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. Performs output control of various rendering devices.

  In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED, etc. Control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command, the sub-control unit 91 stores the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table. Among these, the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command is referred to, and the output control of the rendering device is performed based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

  If the sub-control unit 91 receives a new command during execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub-control unit 91 stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and changes to the newly received command. An effect based on the corresponding control pattern is executed. In other words, even if the production is not finished to the end, when a new command is received, the production that was being executed is canceled and a new command is received unless the received new command is not a command that triggers a new production. An effect based on the command is executed.

  In particular, in this embodiment, when the betting number setting operation is performed during the execution of the effect, that is, when the sub-control unit 91 receives the inserted number command indicating that the betting number is set, The production is to be canceled. For this reason, if the player wants to proceed to the next game rather than seeing the production to the end, the production is canceled and the next game can be started. There is no. Further, when a credit or betting amount adjustment operation is performed during the performance, that is, after the sub-control unit 91 receives a game state command indicating the end of the game, it receives an internal winning command indicating the start of the game. When the payout start command is received before, the effect being executed is stopped. Credits and bets are settled when the game is terminated. In such a case, by terminating the performance that is being executed, there is an intention to end the game, but the performance continues unnecessarily. It is designed not to be overwhelmed.

  When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b, and when the sub control unit 91 receives the internal winning command, the sub control unit 91 stores the effect pattern in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. With reference to the registered selection rate, one of the effect patterns is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game. Even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received. As a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are aligned on any winning line. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the state of the game, but can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to big bonus and regular bonus, small roles with payout of medals, and setting of bet number. There is a re-player who can start the next game without needing.

  The big bonus may be indicated as BB and the regular bonus may be indicated as RB. In some cases, a big bonus or a regular bonus is simply referred to as a bonus. In order for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to set a winning flag in the RAM 507 to win the internal lottery and allow the winning of the winning combination.

  FIG. 6 to FIG. 9 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the slot machine in the present embodiment is controlled to any one of RT0 to RT5, RB, and BB (RB).

  Referring to FIG. 6, special bonuses among the winning combinations include big bonuses 1 to 4 (hereinafter, each big bonus is referred to as BB), regular bonuses 1 and 2 (hereinafter, each regular bonus is referred to as RB). ) 6 types of bonuses are included.

  BB1 is awarded when the combination of “Black 7-Black 7-Black 7” is aligned on the winning line. BB2 is awarded when the combination of “network 7-network 7-network 7” is aligned on the winning line. BB3 is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on the winning line. BB4 is awarded when a combination of “black 7-white 7-net 7” is aligned on the winning line.

  When winning one of BB1 to BB4, the game shifts to a big bonus that is controlled by the game every time during the BB regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as BBRB).

  The big bonus generated due to the winning of any one of BB1 to BB4 is terminated on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out.

  RB1 wins when a combination of “net 7-net 7-black 7” is aligned on the pay line. RB2 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-black 7” is aligned on the winning line.

  When winning one of RB1 and RB2, a transition is made to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB).

  The regular bonus generated due to the winning of either RB1 or RB2 ends on the condition that any winning combination has won 6 times or 12 games have been consumed.

  As shown in FIG. 10, RT4 is controlled until winning a prize after winning any of BB1, BB3, RB2, and until winning a prize after winning internally for any of BB2, BB4, RB1. Controlled by RT5. Also, as shown in FIG. 10, after the big bonus or regular bonus (collectively referred to as a bonus) is completed, the control is performed to RT3.

  Even if one of BB1 to BB4, RB1, or RB2 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing to enable winning of these roles, these I won't win a role. The symbols composing BB1 to BB4, RB1, and RB2 ("black 7", "white 7", and "net 7") are arranged within 5 frames on each of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R. This is because it has not been done.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the small combination includes a middle bell, a right-down bell, an upper bell 1-8, a lower cherry, a one-piece combination, and a right-up bell.

  The middle bell is awarded when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN, and eight medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bells are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a middle bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that a winning can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  A downward-sloping bell is when any combination of “Replay-Bell-Replay”, “Replay-Bell-Plum”, “Plum-Bell-Replay”, and “Plum-Bell-Plum” is aligned on the winning line LN. Wins and 8 medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the replay and plum of the left reel 2L are arranged at a position one below the bell, and the replay and plum of the right reel 2R are arranged at a position one above the bell. Therefore, when any combination of “Replay-Bell-Replay”, “Replay-Bell-Plum”, “Plum-Bell-Replay”, and “Plum-Bell-Plum” is prepared, “Bell-Bell-Bell” ”Are lowered to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM3.

  Further, either the plum or the replay is arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and the bell is arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a right-down bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that a winning can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Next, the upper bells 1 to 8 will be described. The upper bell 1 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Orange-Orange” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 2 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Orange-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 3 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-BAR-Orange” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 4 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 5 is awarded when a combination of “plum-orange-orange” is arranged on the winning line LN. The upper bell 6 is awarded when the combination of “Plum-Orange-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 7 is awarded when a combination of “Plum-BAR-Orange” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 8 is awarded when the combination of “Plum-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the replay and plum of the left reel 2L, the BAR and orange of the middle reel, and the BAR and orange of the right reel 2R are arranged at positions one level below the bell. “Orange-Orange”, “Replay-Orange-BAR”, “Replay-BAR-Orange”, “Replay-BAR-BAR”, “Plum-Orange-Orange”, “Plum-Orange-BAR”, “Plum-BAR-” When any combination of “Orange” and “Plum-BAR-BAR” is aligned, the “Bell-Bell-Bell” combination is aligned to the upper stage, that is, the invalid line LM1.

  In the left reel 2L, replays and plums are not arranged within 5 frames, and orange and BAR are not arranged within 5 frames for each of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R. Therefore, even if one of the upper bells 1 to 8 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the winning upper bell configuration symbols must be operated at an appropriate timing. For example, you won't win the winning top bell.

  The lower cherries are awarded when the combination of “BAR-Orange-ANY (ANY can be any symbol)”, “BAR-BAR-ANY”, “BAR-Bell-ANY” on the winning line LN. . When the lower cherries win, two medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, since the BAR of the left reel 2L is arranged one position above the cherry, “BAR-orange-ANY (ANY can be any symbol)”, “BAR- When any combination of “BAR-ANY” and “BAR-Bell-ANY” is prepared, “Cherry” on the left reel stops at the lower stage, and the combination of “Cherry-ANY-ANY” moves up and down to the right, That is, they are aligned with the invalid lines LM2 and LM4.

  In the middle reel 2C, any one of orange, BAR, and bell is arranged within 5 frames, but in the left reel 2L, BAR is not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the lower cherries are won in an internal lottery to be described later, the lower cherries will not be won if the stop switch 8L corresponding to the left reel 2L is not operated at an appropriate timing.

  One winning combination is awarded when the combination of “Black 7-Cherry-Net 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. When one winning combination wins, one medal is paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the black 7 of the left reel 2L, the cherry of the middle reel, and the net 7 of the right reel are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if one winning combination is won in an internal lottery to be described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R are not operated at an appropriate timing. I won't win a prize.

  The bells that go up to the right are "Black 7-Bell-Orange", "White 7-Bell-Orange", "Watermelon Bell-Orange", "Black 7-Bell-BAR", and "White 7-Bell-" on the winning line LN. When any combination of “BAR” and “Watermelon Bell-BAR” is completed, a prize is awarded and 10 medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, black 7, white 7 and watermelon of the left reel 2L are arranged one position above the bell, and orange and BAR of the right reel 2R are one position below the bell. "Black 7-Bell-Orange", "White 7-Bell-Orange", "Watermelon Bell-Orange", "Black 7-Bell-BAR", "White 7-Bell-BAR" When any combination of “watermelon-bell-BAR” is aligned, the combination of “bell-bell-bell” goes up to the right, that is, aligns with the invalid line LM4.

  In the left reel 2L, one of black 7, white 7, and watermelon is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel 2C, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, orange, BAR One of these is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a right-up bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, as a rule, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L-8R.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the re-game player among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying role includes normal replay, lower stage replay, fall replay, promotion replays 1 and 2, special replay, and SP (special) replay.

  The normal replay is awarded when a combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay”, “Replay-Replay-Plum”, “Plum-Replay-Replay”, and “Plum-Replay-Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. Replays and plums are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R. Therefore, as a general rule, it can be said that the normal replay is a role that can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if the winning is made.

  The lower replay includes “Bell-Orange-Orange”, “Belle-Orange-Cherry”, “Belle-Orange-Watermelon”, “Belle-Orange-Black 7”, “Belle-Orange-Net 7”, "Bell-Orange-White 7", "Bell-BAR-Orange", "Bell-BAR-Cherry", "Bell-BAR-Watermelon", "Bell-BAR-Black 7", "Bell-BAR-Net 7" , “BELL-BAR-WHITE 7” combination is awarded.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is arranged at a position one above the replay or plum, and the orange and BAR of the middle reel 2C are arranged at a position one above the replay. "Bell-orange-orange", "bell-orange-cherry", "bell-orange-watermelon", "bell-orange-black 7", "bell-orange-net 7", "bell-orange-" "White 7", "Bell-BAR-Orange", "Bell-BAR-Cherry", "Bell-BAR-Watermelon", "Bell-BAR-Black 7", "Bell-BAR-Net 7", "Bell-BAR" When any combination of “White 7” is prepared, “Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7”, “Replay-Plum-Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Chi Lee / Net 7 / White 7 ”,“ Plum-Replay-Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7 ”,“ Plum-Plum-Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / The combination of “net 7 / white 7” is aligned at the lower stage, that is, the invalid line LM2.

  Further, in the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel, orange and BAR are arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, orange, cherry, watermelon, black 7, net 7 , One of white 7 is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when the lower stage replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that the prize can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  The tumble replay is awarded when the combination of “bell-replay-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN.

  Referring now to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is located one position above the replay or plum, and the bell of the right reel 2R is located one position below the replay. So, when the combination of “bell-replay-bell” is complete, the combination of “replay-replay-replay”, “replay-replay-plum”, “plum-replay-replay”, “plum-replay-plum” goes up to the right. That is, they are aligned with the invalid line LM4.

  In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel, the replay is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, the bell is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a fall replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that a prize can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  As shown in FIG. 10, after winning the fall replay at RT0, it is controlled to RT1.

  The promotion replay 1 is awarded when a combination of “replay-replay-bell” and “plum-replay-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN. In the left reel 2L, one of the replays and plums is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel 2C, the replay is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, the bell is arranged within 5 frames. ing. Therefore, it can be said that, as a general rule, the promotion replay 1 can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won.

  Promotion Replay 2 is when any combination of “Bell-Orange-Replay”, “Bell-Orange-Plum”, “Bell-BAR-Replay”, and “Bell-BAR-Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. Winning a prize.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is arranged at a position one above the replay or plum, and the orange and BAR of the middle reel 2C are arranged at a position one above the replay. Since the replay and plum of the right reel 2R are arranged one position above the bell, “bell-orange-replay”, “bell-orange-plum”, “bell-BAR-replay”, “ When the combination of “bell-BAR-plum” is arranged, the combination of “replay-replay-bell” and “plum-replay-bell” is arranged in the lower stage, that is, the invalid line LM2.

  In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel, orange and BAR are arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, replay and plum are arranged within 5 frames. ing. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when the promotion replay 2 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, as a rule, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  As shown in FIG. 10, after winning a promotion replay (promotion replay 1 or promotion replay 2) in RT1, it is controlled to RT0. As will be described later, the promotion replay is set so as not to be won by itself in the internal lottery in RT2 and RT3. Further, when the special combination and the promotion replay are won at the same time in the internal lottery in RT2 and RT3, RT4 or RT5 is controlled at that time. For this reason, RT2 and RT3 do not win a promotion replay. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from RT2 and RT3 to RT0, and it is configured to receive a promotion replay prize only when RT1 and to be controlled to RT0 only from RT1.

  The special replay is awarded when a combination of “bell-replay-replay” and “bell-replay-plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel 2C, the replay is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, one of the replays and plums is arranged within 5 frames. ing. Therefore, as a general rule, special replays can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if they are elected.

  As shown in FIG. 10, after winning a special replay at RT0, control is performed at RT2. As will be described later, the special replay is set not to win by itself in the internal lottery at RT1 and RT3. Further, when the special combination and special replay are won at the same time in the internal lottery at RT1 and RT3, RT4 or RT5 is controlled at that time. For this reason, the special replay is not won at RT1 and RT3. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from RT1 and RT3 to RT2, and special replay is awarded only when RT0, and is configured to be controlled by RT2 only from RT0.

  Next, the transition outcome will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, the transition items are “Replay-Orange-Bell”, “Replay-BAR-Bell”, “Plum-Orange-Bell”, “Plum-BAR-Bell”, “Replay-Bell-Orange”. ”,“ Replay-Bell-BAR ”,“ Plum-Bell-Orange ”,“ Plum-Bell-BAR ”,“ Black 7-Orange-Orange ”,“ Black 7-Orange-BAR ”,“ Black 7-BAR- ” "Orange", "Black 7-BAR-BAR", "White 7-Orange-Orange", "White 7-Orange-BAR", "White 7-BAR-Orange", "White 7-BAR-BAR", "Watermelon -Orange-orange "," Watermelon-orange-BAR "," Watermelon-BAR-orange "," Watermelon-BAR-BAR ". In this embodiment, left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4 and right bells 1 to 4 which will be described later are elected, and the upper bells which are elected as the first stop other than the reels which become the winning conditions for the middle bells are elected. When the game is missed, the above-mentioned transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 10, after RT0, RT2, and RT3, the transition outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN, control is performed to RT1. Note that RT1 is maintained when the transition outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN at RT1.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 12-16, the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for each gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, the role to be subject to the internal lottery and its winning are determined depending on whether the gaming state is RT0-3, RT4, RT5, BB (RB), or RB. Probability is different. Furthermore, if the gaming state is RT0-3, at least one of the re-game player who is the target of the internal lottery and its winning probability differs depending on the type of RT0-3. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read out simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In FIGS. 12 to 16, “+” is written between winning combinations to indicate that they are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery.

  In FIGS. 12 to 16, the lottery target combination is shown in the vertical column, and the gaming state is shown in the horizontal column. In the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery target, a circle indicates that the lottery target is read out in the gaming state, and a cross indicates the lottery target when in the gaming state. This indicates that the combination is not read out.

  Further, the numerical value shown below the circle indicates the number of determination values of a predetermined set value (for example, set value 1). An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” corresponding to a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery subject for which “300” is set as the number of determination values is 300/65536.

  12 and 13 show combinations of special combinations that are read as lottery targets for each gaming state, FIG. 14 shows combinations of small roles that are read as lottery targets for each gaming state, and FIG. The combination of the re-games read out as the lottery target game for each game state is shown. FIG. 16 shows combinations of the combinations constituting the simultaneous winning combinations shown in FIGS.

  When it is RT0, BB1, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promotion replay, BB1 + special replay, BB2, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + fall replay, BB2 + Promotion Replay, BB2 + Special Replay, BB3, BB3 + Weak Cherry, BB3 + Strong Cherry, BB3 + Normal Replay, BB3 + Tumble Replay, BB3 + Promotion Replay, BB3 + Special Replay, BB4, BB4 + Special Replay, RB1, RB1 + Weak Cherry, RB2 + Strong Cherry, B2 , RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + strong cherry, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2 , Right 3, right bell 4, weak cherry, intense cherry, replay GR11, replay GR12, replay GR13, replay GR14, becomes replay GR15 is the subject role of internal lottery.

  When RT1, BB1, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promotion replay, BB1 + special replay, BB2, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + fall replay, BB2 + Promotion Replay, BB2 + Special Replay, BB3, BB3 + Weak Cherry, BB3 + Strong Cherry, BB3 + Normal Replay, BB3 + Tumble Replay, BB3 + Promotion Replay, BB3 + Special Replay, BB4, BB4 + Special Replay, RB1, RB1 + Weak Cherry, RB2 + Strong Cherry, B2 , RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + strong cherry, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2 , Right 3, right bell 4, weak cherry, intense cherry, usually replay, replay GR1, replay GR2, replay GR3, replay GR4, replay GR5, becomes replay GR6 is the subject role of internal lottery.

  When RT2, BB1, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promotion replay, BB1 + special replay, BB2, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + fall replay, BB2 + Promotion Replay, BB2 + Special Replay, BB3 + Weak Cherry, BB3 + Strong Cherry, BB3 + Normal Replay, BB3 + Tumble Replay, BB3 + Promotion Replay, BB3 + Special Replay, BB4, BB4 + 1 Single Role, BB4 + Special Replay, RB1, RB1 + Weak Cherry, RB1 + Strong Cherry , Left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, weak cherry, strong cherry Normal replay within The target role of the lottery.

  When it is RT3, BB1, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promotion replay, BB1 + special replay, BB2, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + fall replay, BB2 + Promotion Replay, BB2 + Special Replay, BB3, BB3 + Weak Cherry, BB3 + Strong Cherry, BB3 + Normal Replay, BB3 + Tumble Replay, BB3 + Promotion Replay, BB3 + Special Replay, BB4, BB4 + Special Replay, RB1, RB1 + Weak Cherry, RB2 + Strong Cherry, B2 , RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + strong cherry, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2 , Right 3, right bell 4, weak cherry, intense cherry, is usually replay the target role of internal lottery.

  When it is RT4, RT5, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right Bell 3, right bell 4, weak cherry, strong cherry, normal replay, lower replay, fall replay, promotion replay, and special replay are targeted for internal lottery.

  When it is BB (RB), the weak cherry and the right-up bell are subject to the internal lottery, and when it is RB, the right-up bell is the subject of the internal lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the weak cherry is the lower cherry alone, and the strong cherry is the lower cherry plus one. At the time of weak cherry winning, the strong cherry winning is controlled so that the combination of “BAR-BAR-ANY” can be derived when the left and middle reels are stopped at the timing when both are within the “BAR” pull-in range. However, when winning a weak cherry, if the left, middle, and right reels are stopped at a timing that is within the “BAR” pull-in range, the “BAR-BAR-BAR” combination is While it is controlled so that it does not align, when a strong cherry is won, if the operation of stopping the left, middle, and right reels is performed at the timing of the “BAR” pull-in range, “BAR-BAR-BAR” Are controlled so that the combinations of

  For this reason, when a stop operation is performed aiming at “BAR” on each of the left, middle, and right reels, when the cherry stops on the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is displayed on the middle stage. Whether it is a strong cherry or a weak cherry can be recognized depending on whether they are aligned.

  In the following, the stop mode in which “cherry” stops at the lower stage of the left reel and the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is arranged in the interruption is called strong cherry eyes, and “cherry” stops at the lower stage of the left reel. In addition, a stop mode in which the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is not complete is called weak cherry eyes.

  Even when a strong cherry is won, only the left reel is stopped at the timing when “BAR” is in the pull-in range, and the right reel is not stopped at timing when “BAR” is in the pull-in range. The same outcome as when the weak cherry is won, that is, the weak cherry outcome is derived.

  In addition, in this embodiment, both the weak cherry and the strong cherry can be won simultaneously with the special role, and the probability of the weak cherry winning alone and the probability of the latter occupying the combined value of the probability that the weak cherry wins simultaneously with the special role is determined. However, since the probability of the strong cherry winning alone and the probability of the latter occupying the combined value of the probability of strong cherry winning simultaneously with the special role is set higher, the strong cherry is stronger than when the weak cherry eyes stop When your eyes stop, you can expect to win a special role.

  The bell is a middle bell + a downward-sloping bell. Left bell 1 is right falling bell 5 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8, left bell 2 is right falling bell + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7, and left bell 3 is right falling bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3, left bell 4 is right falling bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 4. The left bells 1 to 4 are also simply called left bells. The middle bell 1 is the middle bell + the upper bell 2 + the upper bell 5, the middle bell 2 is the middle bell + the upper bell 1 + the upper bell 6, and the middle bell 3 is the middle bell + the upper bell 4 + the upper bell. 7 and the middle bell 4 is the middle bell + the upper bell 3 + the upper bell 8. The middle bells 1 to 4 are also simply called middle bells. The right bell 1 is the middle bell + the upper bell 3 + the upper bell 5, the right bell 2 is the middle bell + the upper bell 1 + the upper bell 7, and the right bell 3 is the middle bell + the upper bell 4 + the upper bell. 6 and the right bell 4 is the middle bell + the upper bell 2 + the upper bell 8. The right bells 1 to 4 are also simply called right bells. The left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are also simply referred to as push order bells.

  The promotion replay is promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2.

  Replay GR1 is normal replay + promotion replay 1, replay GR2 is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2, replay GR3 is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + lower replay, and replay GR4. Is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2 + lower replay, replay GR5 is normal replay + promotion replay 2, and replay GR6 is normal replay + promotion replay 2 + lower replay.

  Replay GR11 is tumble replay + special replay, replay GR12 is tumble replay + special replay + normal replay, replay GR13 is tumble replay + special replay + lower replay, and replay GR14 is Tumble replay + special replay + normal replay + lower replay. Replay GR15 is tumble replay + special replay + promotion replay 1.

  In RT0-3, the number of judgment values of weak cherry, strong cherry, normal replay, fall replay, and promoted replay that can be won simultaneously with any of BB1-BB4, RB1, RB2, Since it is added to weak cherries, strong cherries, normal replays, tumble replays, and promoted replays that are read separately from the bonus, the winning probability for each of the weak cherries, strong cherries, normal replays, tumble replays, and promoted replays is constant. Is assured.

  In this way, the target role of the internal lottery varies depending on whether the gaming state is RT0-3, RT4, 5, BB (RB), or RB, and BB (RB) or RB Then, the internal lottery is performed using the lottery table in which the winning combination probability of the small role is set higher than RT0-5.

  If the gaming state is RT4 or 5, the internal lottery role does not change depending on whether it is RT4 or RT5, but the target game depends on whether it is RT4 or RT5. An internal lottery is performed using lottery tables with different winning probabilities for gamers.

  Also, when the gaming state is RT0-3, depending on whether it is RT0-3, the re-game player to be subject to the internal lottery differs, and depending on whether it is RT0-3, the target An internal lottery is performed using a lottery table with different re-game players and their winning probabilities.

  In this embodiment, when a plurality of types of re-game players are won at the same time, as shown in FIG. 17, a re-game player determined according to the type of the re-game players won at the same time and the stop operation order is won. Control is performed so that the line is stopped within a maximum of 4 frames on the line. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of replays are simultaneously won.

  When the replay GR1 (normal replay + promotion replay 1) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle left and right, the combination of the promotion replay 1 among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the control is performed and the stop operation is performed in an order other than the left middle right, the control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When replay GR2 (normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left and right, the combination of promotion replay 1 among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN Control to stop is performed, and when stop operation is performed in an order other than left and right middle, control is performed to align the combination of normal replays to the winning line LN and stop.

  If Replay GR3 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the middle left or right order, the combination of Promotion Replay 1 among the selected replay players will be aligned to the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle left and right, control is performed so that the combination of normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  If Replay GR4 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Promotion Replay 2 + Lower Replay) is won and a stop operation is performed in the middle right / left order, the combination of Promotion Replay 1 among the selected replaying players is placed on the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle right and left, the control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When replay GR5 (normal replay + promotion replay 2) is won and stop operation is performed in the order of the middle left and right, the combination of the promotion replay 2 among the selected replay players is stopped in line with the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle right and left, control is performed so that the combination of normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When Replay GR6 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 2 + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle right and left, the combination of Promotion Replay 2 of the selected replaying players is aligned with the winning line LN Control to stop is performed, and when stop operations are performed in an order other than right center left, control is performed to align the normal replay combination with the winning line LN and stop.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2, and the normal replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. The reel control is performed so that the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2 or the normal replay always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R according to the operation order.

  In this way, different operation modes are set as the operation modes for allowing the replays GR1 to 6 to win the promoted replays 1 and 2.

  For this reason, if one of the replays GR1 to 6 is won in RT1 where the replays GR1 to 6 are subject to internal lottery, the promotion replay will be won with a probability of 1/6, and the transition to RT0 Become.

  When the replay GR11 (falling replay + special replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left, middle and right, the control of stopping the combination of the special replays in the winning replay combination in the winning line LN. If the stop operation is performed in an order other than the left middle right, control is performed to stop the combination of the fall replays aligned with the winning line LN.

  When replay GR12 (falling replay + special replay + normal replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left and right, the combination of special replays among the selected replay players is stopped in line with the winning line LN. When the control is performed and the stop operation is performed in an order other than right and left, the control is performed to stop the combination of the fall replays on the winning line LN.

  When replay GR13 (falling replay + special replay + lower replay) is won and a stop operation is performed in the middle / left / right order, the combination of special replays among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the control is performed and the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle left and right, the control is performed so that the combination of falling replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  If Replay GR14 (Tumble Replay + Special Replay + Normal Replay + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is made in the middle right / left order, the combination of special replays among the selected replay players is aligned to the winning line LN If the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle right and left, the combination of falling replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When replay GR15 (falling replay + special replay + promotion replay 1) is won and pressed right, that is, when the stop operation is performed in an operation mode in which the right reel 2R is first stopped, the special replay among the selected replay players When the stop operation is performed in the operation mode in which the combination of the above is aligned with the pay line LN and left-pressed, that is, in the operation mode in which the left reel 2L is first stopped or in the middle mode, that is, in the operation mode in which the middle reel 2C is first stopped. In this case, a control is performed to stop the combination of falling replays in line with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, since the symbols constituting the special replay and the fall replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less in all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, Regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, the reel control is performed so that the special replay or the fall replay is always won.

  In this way, different operation modes are set as the operation modes in order to win special replays and avoid falling replays with the replays GR11 to 15.

  For this reason, if one of the replays GR11 to 15 is elected at RT0 where the replays GR11 to 15 are the targets of the internal lottery, the special replay wins with a probability of 1/5 and shifts to RT2. Then, the fall replay wins with a probability of 4/5 and shifts to RT1.

  Next, when a plurality of types of small combinations are won simultaneously, as shown in FIG. 18, a maximum of 4 small combinations determined according to the types of small combinations that are simultaneously selected and the order of stop operations are displayed on the winning line. Control is performed so as to stop evenly within the frame drawing range. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of small combinations are won simultaneously.

  If left bell 1 (lower right bell + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7) wins and the stop operation is performed by pressing to the left, the combination of right down bells of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  If left bell 2 (lower right bell + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8) is elected and stopped by left-pressing, the combination of right-down bells in the selected small role is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When a stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 5, the upper bell 6 or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  If left bell 3 (lower right bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the left button, the right falling bell combination of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed such that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 3, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  If left bell 4 (lower right bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 4) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the left button, the combination of the right falling bells of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 4, or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbol of the right-down bell is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the left bells 1 to 4 are elected, a stop operation is performed by pushing left. In this case, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the right lowering bell is aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Even if the left bells 1 to 4 are elected because there are places that are arranged, if the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle or right, it becomes the drawing range of the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 If the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, the control is performed so that the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 1 (middle bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 5) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles with the winning line LN is stopped. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 5, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 2 (middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 6) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles on the winning line LN is performed. If the stop operation is performed by pressing left or right, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 1, the upper bell 6, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 3 (middle bell + upper bell 4 + upper bell 7) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles on the winning line LN is stopped. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 4, the upper bell 7, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 4 (middle bell + upper bell 3 + upper bell 8) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles on the winning line LN is stopped. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 3, the upper bell 8, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbols of the middle bell are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the middle bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by middle push Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the middle bell is aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Even if the middle bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by pressing left or right, an appropriate range that will be drawn in the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 will be used. If the stop operation is not performed at the timing, the selected upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When right bell 1 (middle bell + upper bell 3 + upper bell 5) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells of the selected small roles is stopped in alignment with the winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 3, the upper bell 5, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When right bell 2 (middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 7) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells among the selected small roles is stopped in line with the winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 1, the upper bell 7, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When right bell 3 (middle bell + upper bell 4 + upper bell 6) is elected and a stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells among the selected small roles is stopped in alignment with winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 4, the upper bell 6, or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When right bell 4 (middle bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 8) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells of the selected small roles is stopped in alignment with winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 8, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbols of the middle bell are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the right bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by pushing right However, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the middle bell is aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Therefore, even if the right bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, an appropriate drawing range of the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 is appropriate. If the stop operation is not performed at the timing, the selected upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when any of the left bell, middle bell, right bell, that is, the push order bell is won, by performing a stop operation in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination, While the right-down bell or middle bell always wins, if the stop operation is performed in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination, the upper bell is aligned at 1/4, but at 3/4 In some cases, the upper bells are not aligned and the transition outcomes are aligned.

  For this reason, at the time of winning the push order bell, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not it is operated in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination. In other words, even if one of the push order bells is won, it is impossible to intentionally select a specific operation mode unless the type is known. Although a medal can be surely obtained by winning a prize, the upper bell can be won only by 1/4 at a ratio of 2/3, and a medal cannot be surely obtained.

  Although not particularly shown, when a bell (middle bell + lower right bell) is won, a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN regardless of the stop order of the reels and the operation timing. To be controlled.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the control is performed to any one of RT 0 to 5, RB, and BB (RB).

  RT0 ends when RT1 and RT2 are exhausted when the number of specified games has been reached when RT1 receives a promotion replay (when one of replays GR1 to GR6 wins and a stop operation is performed in the order that promotion replay wins) When to migrate. Regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT0, RT0 transitions to RT1 by winning a fall replay or stopping the transition, or transitions to RT2 by winning a special replay, or a special role is won And it complete | finishes by transfering to RT4 or RT5.

  The winning probability of the special role at RT0 is normal (about 1/239), the winning probability of the re-playing role is high (about 1 / 1.4), and the winning probability of the small role is normal (about 1 / 3.5, however, The winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. In RT0, except for the case where a winning combination is made at the same time as the special combination, only the replay GRs 11 to 15 among the re-playing combinations are targeted for internal lottery.

  RT1 shifts when the transition is stopped at RT0, RT2, RT3, or when the fall replay wins at RT0. Then, RT1 ends when the promotion replay wins and shifts to RT0, or when the special role is won and shifts to RT4 or RT5.

  The winning probability of the special role in RT1 is normal (about 1/239) as in RT0, the winning probability of the re-playing role is lower (normally about 1 / 7.3) than in RT0, and the winning probability of the small role is normal as in RT0 (About 1 / 3.5, but the winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. In RT1, only normal replays and replays GR1 to GR6 among replaying players are targeted for internal lottery.

  RT2 shifts when a special replay wins at RT0. Then, RT2 ends when the transition outcome stops and shifts to RT1, or the special combination wins and shifts to RT4 or RT5.

  The winning probabilities for special roles in RT2 are normal (about 1/239) like RT0, the winning probabilities for re-playing players are almost the same as RT0 (about 1 / 1.4), and the winning probabilities for small roles are RT0. Similarly, it is normal (about 1 / 3.5, but the winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. In RT2, only the normal replay among the re-games is subject to internal lottery, except when winning at the same time as the special combination.

  RT3 shifts to the end of BB (RB) and RB. Then, regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT3, RT3 ends when the transition outcome stops and transitions to RT1, or the special combination wins and transitions to RT4 or RT5.

  The winning probability of the special role in RT3 is normal (about 1/239), the winning probability of the re-playing role is usually lower than RT0 (about 1 / 7.3), and the winning probability of the small role is normal (about 1) /3.5, where the winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. In RT3, except for the case where the winning combination is won at the same time as the special combination, only the normal replay among the re-playing combinations is subject to internal lottery.

  RT4 shifts when BB1, BB3, RB2 among the special roles are won in RT0-3. RT4 ends when the special combination that triggered the transition to RT4 wins and shifts to BB (RB) or RB, regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT4.

  In RT4, special roles are not subject to internal lottery, and the winning probability of re-playing roles is lower than RT0 and RT2, but higher than RT1 and RT3 (about 1 / 2.5), winning of small roles The probability is normal (about 1 / 3.5, but the winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. Further, in RT4, only the normal replay and the lower replay among the re-game players are targeted for internal lottery.

  RT5 shifts when BB2, BB4, RB1 among special roles are won in RT0-3. RT5 ends when the special combination that triggered the transition to RT5 wins and shifts to BB (RB) or RB regardless of the number of games after transition to RT5.

  In RT5, the special role is not subject to internal lottery, and the winning probability of the re-playing role is lower than RT0, RT2, but higher than RT1, RT3, RT4, high probability (about 1 / 2.0), small role The winning probability is normally (about 1 / 3.5, but the winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the medal payout rate per game is less than 1. In RT5, only the normal replay and the lower replay among the re-game players are targeted for internal lottery.

  RB shifts when RB1 or RB2 wins at RT5, RT5. And RB is complete | finished by digesting 6 games or winning 6 times.

  In RB, the special role and replaying role are not subject to internal lottery, and the winning probability of the small role is higher than RT0-5 and high probability (about 1 / 1.01), and the medal per game is The payout rate is 1 or more.

  BB (RB) shifts when BB wins at RT 4 and 5. Then, BB (RB) ends when the total number of medals paid out to BB (RB) exceeds the prescribed number, regardless of the number of games since the transition to BB (RB).

  In BB (RB), special roles and re-playing roles are not subject to internal lottery, and the winning probability of small roles is higher than RT0-5 and has a high probability (about 1 / 1.00) per game The medal payout rate is 1 or more.

  Among RT4, 5, RB, and BB (RB), RB and BB (RB) have the highest medal payout rate per game and are the most advantageous gaming state.

  RT0 and RT0 of RT0-3 have a higher probability of winning the re-gamer, and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT1 and 3, compared to RT1 and 3, the player. It can be said that this is an advantageous state.

  Further, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 to 3, the sub-control unit 91 provides an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period in which a navigation effect that notifies the internal lottery result can be executed. The production state can be controlled.

  Here, the transition state of the gaming state of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, when RB or BB (RB) ends, the process proceeds to RT3.

  In RT3, when the transition outcome is stopped, the process proceeds to RT1, and when the special combination is won, the process proceeds to RT4 or RT5 depending on the type of the selected special combination.

  In RT3, if any of the left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, right bells 1-4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome will stop, In RT3 which moved after the end of RB or BB (RB), when any of left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4 is won, and a small part could not be won , Transition to RT1.

  In RT1, when the promotion replay wins, the process shifts to RT0, and when the special combination is won, the process shifts to RT4 or RT5 depending on the type of the selected special combination.

  Since the replays GR1 to 6 are elected at RT1 and the replay order is correct and the promoted replay is won, at RT1, the replays GR1 to 6 are elected and the answer is RT0 by correctly answering in the order of stoppage. Become.

  At RT0, if the fall replay wins or the transitional outcome stops, it moves to RT1, if the special replay wins, it moves to RT2, and the special role is elected. Accordingly, the process proceeds to RT4 or RT5.

  At RT0, the replays GR11 to 15 are elected, the special replay is won when the stop order is correct, and the fall replay is won when the answer is incorrect. In addition, when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won at RT 0 and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. Therefore, at RT0, the replay GRs 11 to 15 are elected, and the stop order is correctly answered, the process proceeds to RT2, and the replay GRs 11 to 15 are elected and the stop order is incorrect, or the left bells 1 to 4, If any one of the bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 wins and the small combination cannot be won, the process proceeds to RT1.

  In RT2, when the special combination is won, the process proceeds to RT4 or RT5 depending on the type of the special combination selected.

  In RT2, when any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. For this reason, in RT2, if any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the process proceeds to RT1.

  In RT4 and 5, when the special combination that triggered the transition to the inside wins, it shifts to RB or BB (RB).

  When controlled by the AT, which will be described later, the sub-control unit 91 performs a navigation effect by winning a navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state. The navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state is replay GR1 to 6 when RT1 and replay GR11 to 15 when RT0. Further, in any of RT0 to RT2, the push order bell is a common navigation target combination.

  The navigation effect of the present embodiment is performed by displaying a navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and outputting navigation sound from the speakers 53 and 54. For example, when the replay GR1 or the left bell is won as the navigation image, “123” (indicating that the reel 2L is the first stop, the reel 2C is the second stop, and the reel 2R is the third stop) or “132” A pressing order image indicating the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, such as the reel 2L is the first stop, the reel 2C is the third stop, and the reel 2R is the second stop, and the motif of the slot machine 1 Character images tailored to the are displayed. Also, as the navigation voice, for example, “left middle right!” (Reel 2L indicates the first stop, reel 2C indicates the second stop, reel 2R indicates the third stop) and “left and right middle!” (Reel 2L). Indicates the first stop, the reel 2C is the third stop, and the reel 2R is the second stop). Note that the navigation voice is output only from the stop switch that the player should press first or next. Therefore, if all the reels are rotating, for example, “Left!” Is output first. When the reel 2L is stopped, “Middle!” Is output next. When the reels 2L and 2C are stopped, "Right!" Is output. Regarding the other replays GR2 to 36 and the push order bell, a navigation image corresponding to the replay GR is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 and a navigation sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  As a navigation effect when winning replays GR1 to GR6, a push order (see FIG. 17) for winning a promotion replay according to the winning situation is notified.

  As a navigation effect when the replays GR11 to 15 are won, a push order (see FIG. 17) for winning a special replay according to the winning situation is notified.

  Further, as a navigation effect when one of the push order bells is won, a push order (see FIG. 18) for surely winning a right-down bell or a middle bell is notified.

  As described above, in the navigation effect in the present embodiment, a message reminiscent of an operation mode advantageous to the player is notified in the same mode regardless of the type of the navigation target role. For this reason, the player can operate in an operation mode that is advantageous to the player without being conscious of the type of the winning navigation target combination.

  Then, by executing the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the promotion replay winning, the special replay winning, the bell winning, and the falling replay winning that are intentionally won.

  In addition, the aspect of a navigation effect is not restricted to such an aspect, What kind of thing may be sufficient if a player is distinguishable according to a winning condition. In addition, the navigation effect is not limited to what is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  Also, in this embodiment, when winning the push order bell, only the stop switch to be stopped first is awarded if the correct answer (ie, 3 choices), but the push order replay is correct for the order of pressing the stop switches (ie, Since there is no winning unless the selection is made (6 selections), the pressing order of the stop switches for the second reel and the third reel when the pressing order bell is won is also determined by the pressing order lottery. Thus, although the navigation effect is performed as if the push order bell does not win if the answer is not correct in the 6-choice push order, if the push-bell is won, the push order is obtained if the correct answer is made in the 3-choice push order. Since the bell wins, the push order bell wins if only the first stop is answered correctly, even if it does not follow the pressing order notified by the navigation effect. In this way, by selecting 6 choices in all of the navigation target roles, the game content can be made uniform, and the game content can be easily understood by the player. In addition, since the push order bell wins if one of the three choices is correct, a lottery with six choices need not be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is set to ART (a state controlled by AT in RT2) when a target combination (Bell, weak cherry, strong cherry in this embodiment) is won in BB (RB) or RB. Navistock lottery to decide whether to control or not. In the navigation stock lottery at the time of winning the target role, by determining the number of navigation stocks including 0, whether or not to give the number of navigation stocks and the number of navigation stocks are determined.

  In addition, when the number of navigation stocks remains and when the number of navigation stocks is newly acquired, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the remaining number of navigation stocks.

  Navistock is the right to move to RT2 if RT1, and after the transition to RT2, a predetermined number of games (in this embodiment, 50 games which are the initial number of games and the number of games won in the extra lottery described later) The number of rights controlled by ART over the total number of games). After shifting to RT2, the navigation stock number is consumed (subtracted) by 1 to be controlled to ART for a predetermined number of games, during which a navigation effect described later is executed. For this reason, it can be said that the greater the determined number of navigation stocks, the higher the degree of advantage for the player.

  As shown in FIG. 19, when one or more navigation stocks are determined in the navigation stock lottery, the sub control unit 91 stores the number of navigation stocks in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The sub-control unit 91 specifies whether to control to AT based on the presence / absence of navigation stock in the RAM 91c. When one or more navigation stocks remain, the control is performed by the AT after the ART winning notification is notified through the ART confirmation notification.

  When the sub control unit 91 starts the control of the AT, a navigation effect is executed when the target combination is won. At this time, in RT1, when the replays GR1 to 6 are won, the navigation effect is targeted, and when the replays GR1 to 6 are won, the push order for winning the promoted replay is notified by the navigation effect, so stop according to the notified push order. It is possible to shift from RT1 to RT0 by performing the operation. In addition, after the AT control is started, in any gaming state of RT0 to 2, when the push order bell is won, the push order for winning the bell is notified, so by performing the stop operation according to the notified push order It is also possible to win medals with certainty.

  After the promotion replay wins at RT1 and shifts to RT0, it becomes the target of the navigation effect when the replays GR11 to 15 are won, and the push order for winning the special replay when the replays GR11 to 15 are won is notified by the navigation effect. It is possible to shift from RT0 to RT2 by performing a stop operation in accordance with the notified pressing order. In addition, as described above, when the push order bell is won, the push order for winning the bell is notified, so by performing a stop operation according to the notified push order, it is possible to reliably acquire medals, It is possible to avoid the transition outcome and the transition to RT1.

  When the special replay wins at RT0 and shifts to RT2, the control of the ART starts. Unless the ART start effect has already been performed, the ART is triggered by the start operation of the next game that won the special replay. An ART start effect indicating the start of the game is executed, an initial value of the remaining number of ART games (50 games in this embodiment) is set in the RAM 91c, and counting of the remaining number of ART games is started. At this time, during the ART, it is interrupted by winning the special role, and the navigation stock is consumed (subtracted) by 1 except in the case of resuming when the bonus ends.

  After the ART starts, the push order for winning the bell when the push order bell is won will be notified. Therefore, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the notified push order, it is possible to reliably acquire medals and to make a transition. The outcome can be avoided and the transition to RT1 can be avoided.

  In addition, during ART, when the target role is elected, an additional lottery is performed to determine whether or not the remaining number of games is to be added, and if the additional number of games is won in the additional lottery, the number of winning games is This is added to the remaining number of games in the RAM 91c.

  Also, after the start of ART, every time one game is consumed, the number of remaining games is decremented by 1, and if a special role is won before the remaining number of games reaches 0, the fact that the special role has been won is confirmed. The bonus confirmation notification shown is performed. At the same time that the special role is won, RT2 ends, ART is interrupted, and the number of ART games is also interrupted. Thereafter, the bonus is controlled by winning the winning special role, and the transition is stopped before the 32 games have passed in RT3 to which the transition is made after the bonus ends, and the transition is made to RT1 or the 32 games after the bonus is finished. When the time has elapsed, the ART confirmation notification is performed, the AT control is resumed, and by switching to RT 2 again, the ART start effect is performed, the ART is resumed, and the count of the remaining games of the ART is also resumed. In this case, the navigation stock is not consumed (subtracted) as described above. Note that when the ART confirmation notification is made at RT3, the navigation effect is not performed until the push order bell is won, and it is missed and the transition is stopped and the transition is made to RT1. Yes.

  In addition, when the number of remaining games becomes 0 after the start of ART, if the number of remaining navigation stocks is not 0, a latent lottery for determining whether or not to hide ART is performed and it is not to be hidden. If determined, after executing the ART end effect indicating the end of the ART at the end of the game, the ART start effect is performed in response to the betting number setting operation of the next game, and the ART is restarted. Consumption (subtraction) is performed, and an initial value of the remaining number of ART games (50 games in this embodiment) is set in the RAM 91c, and counting of the remaining number of ART games is started.

  Also, if it is determined to be hidden in the latent lottery, the number of latent games for a maximum of 32 games is determined, and after completion of the ART, an ART end effect indicating the end of the ART is executed, and then the AT control is terminated. Let

  In this state, since the navigation effect is not executed, it is impossible to avoid the transition outcome at the time of winning the push order bell, and the transition outcome stops and the transition to RT1 is performed. RT2 will be maintained until the game stops, and if the transition is not stopped before the number of latent games has elapsed, the ART start effect will be performed in response to the betting number setting operation for the next game, and the ART will be resumed. Then, the navigation stock is consumed (subtracted), an initial value of the remaining number of ART games (50 games in this embodiment) is set in the RAM 91c, and counting of the remaining number of ART games is started.

  In addition, when it is determined to be hidden in the latent lottery, and the AT control is finished, the transition is stopped before the number of latent games elapses. At the same time, the AT control is resumed, and by switching to RT2 again, the ART start effect is performed, the ART is resumed, the navigation stock is consumed (subtracted), and the RAM 91c stores the initial value of the remaining number of games (this book). In the embodiment, 50 games) are set, and counting of the remaining number of ART games is started.

  Further, after the start of ART, if the number of remaining games becomes 0 and the number of remaining navigation stocks is 0, an ART end effect is executed and the control of AT is ended. As a result, the navigation effect is not executed, so that it is impossible to avoid the transitional outcome when the push order is won, and a series of AT and ART control is performed by transitioning to RT1 by stopping the transitional outcome. Will end.

  In addition, after the ART confirmation notification, but before the ART start effect is performed, the push order other than the press order notified by the navigation effect is executed in spite of the navigation effect being executed when the replays GR1 to GR6 are won in RT1. If the promotion replay is not won as a result of the stop operation in, in the push order other than the push order informed by the navigation effect in spite of the fact that the navigation effect is executed at the time of winning the replays GR11 to 15 in RT0. As a result of the stop operation, if the special replay does not win and the fall replay wins and moves to RT1, the navigation effect is notified despite the fact that the navigation effect was executed at the time of winning the push order bell at RT0. As a result of performing stop operation in a push order other than the push order, if the transition start stops and transitions to RT1, the ART control is opened without transitioning to RT2. Unless the ART start effect has already been performed, the ART start effect is executed in response to the start operation of the next game, and the initial value of the remaining number of ART games (50 games in this embodiment) is stored in the RAM 91c. Set and start counting the number of remaining ART games. At this time, during the ART, it is interrupted by winning the special role, and the navigation stock is consumed (subtracted) by 1 except in the case of resuming when the bonus ends. During ART without transitioning to RT2, navigation effects are executed during the winning of the replay GR1-6, replay GR11-15, and push order bell until the transition to RT2, and replay is performed at RT1. When GR1-6 are elected, it is possible to make a transition to RT0 by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect. Further, when replay GR11-15 is elected at RT0, the stop operation is performed according to the navigation effect. , It is possible to shift to RT2.

  In addition, as a result of performing the stop operation in the push order other than the push order notified by the navigation effect during the ART after the transition to RT2, the navigation effect was executed at the time of the push order bell winning, Even when the transition is stopped and the transition to RT1 is performed, the ART is controlled in a state where the transition to RT2 is not performed similarly to the above, but in this case, the ART start effect has already been performed. The ART start effect will not be performed again.

  In addition, during ART without transitioning to RT2, as in ART after transitioning to RT2, an extra lottery is performed to determine whether or not the remaining number of games is to be added, triggered by the winning of the target role. When the addition of the number of games is won, the number of won games is added to the remaining number of games in the RAM 91c.

  In addition, even in ART without transitioning to RT2, the number of remaining games is decremented by 1 every time one game is consumed, and if a special role is won before the remaining number of games becomes 0, the special role is won. A bonus confirmation notification is made to indicate that is confirmed. At the same time that the special role is won, RT1 ends, ART is interrupted, and the count of the number of games of ART is also interrupted. Thereafter, the bonus is controlled by winning the winning special role, and the transition is stopped before the 32 games have passed in RT3 to which the transition is made after the bonus ends, and the transition is made to RT1 or the 32 games after the bonus is finished. When the time has elapsed, the ART confirmation notification is performed, the AT control is resumed, and by switching to RT 2 again, the ART start effect is performed, the ART is resumed, and the count of the remaining games of the ART is also resumed. In this case, the navigation stock is not consumed (subtracted) as described above. Note that when the ART confirmation notification is made at RT3, the navigation effect is not performed until the push order bell is won, and it is missed and the transition is stopped and the transition is made to RT1. Yes.

  In addition, if the number of remaining games becomes 0 after the start of ART in a state not shifted to RT2, if the number of remaining navigation stock is not 0, the latent lottery for determining whether or not to hide the ART If it is determined that the game is not to be hidden, an ART end effect indicating the end of the ART is executed at the end of the game, and then the ART start effect is performed with the betting number setting operation of the next game. Control is resumed without shifting to RT2, and the navigation stock is consumed (subtracted) by 1 and the initial value of the remaining number of games in ART 91 (50 games in this embodiment) is set in the RAM 91c. To start.

  Also, if it is determined to be hidden in the latent lottery, the number of latent games for a maximum of 32 games is determined, and after completion of the ART, an ART end effect indicating the end of the ART is executed, and then the AT control is terminated. Let

  Then, after the number of latent games has elapsed, the AT control is resumed, and by switching to RT2, the ART start effect is performed, the ART is resumed, the navigation stock is consumed (subtracted), and the remaining ART is stored in the RAM 91c. An initial value of the number of games (50 games in this embodiment) is set, and counting of the remaining number of games in the ART is started.

  In addition, after the start of ART in a state that does not shift to RT2, the number of remaining games is 0, and if the remaining number of navigation stock is 0, an ART end effect is executed, and a series of ATs is completed by terminating AT control. And the control of ART ends.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 controls the ART, which is advantageous for the player, based on the navigation stock, separately from the BB that shifts in accordance with the winning of the special role. Compared to BB, ART has a lower expected increase in medals per game (the average increase per game minus the average decrease per game), but stays on the whole The ratio (the ratio of the number of games controlled by ART in a predetermined number of games (for example, 10,000 games)) is set high.

  In addition, in this embodiment, after RT notification with the highest rate of staying is performed, ART is not immediately transferred to RT2, which is advantageous to the player, but then replays GR1 to GR6 are elected at RT1, The promotion replay wins and moves to RT0, and replays GR11 to 15 are elected at RT0 and the special replay wins to shift to RT2 for the first time. At this point, ART control starts and the remaining number of games in ART Counting is started.

  In addition, after the ART confirmation notification is performed and the AT control is started, the replays GR1 to GR6 are won at RT1 in the stage until the transition to RT2, and the navigation effect is executed, and the promotion replay is performed by following this navigation effect. If the promotion replay does not win and does not move to RT0 even though it is possible to shift to RT0, the replays 11 to 15 are won at RT0 and the navigation effect is executed. Even if it is possible to shift to RT2 by winning a special replay by following the production, if the special replay does not win and does not move to RT2, the push order bell is won at RT0 and the navigation production is performed. Although executed, it is possible to avoid the stop of the transitional outcome by following this navigation effect, but the transitional outcome is stopped and the transition is made to RT1 In such a case, the ART control is started without shifting to RT2, and counting of the remaining number of games in the ART is started with the medal payout rate being lower than that in the case of shifting to RT2. It has become.

  If a special combination is won after the start of the ART control, the RT2 is terminated at that time, and the ART control is interrupted accordingly. After the bonus ends, when the ART is restarted, the ART confirmation notification is performed and the AT control is started, but in this case as well, the player does not immediately shift to RT2, which is advantageous to the player, but stays in RT3. If it is, the transition outcome is stopped and the routine proceeds to RT1, and if it stays at RT1, the replays GR1 to 6 are elected, the promotion replay wins and transitions to RT0, and further the replays GR11 to 15 at RT0. Is won and the special replay wins, the process proceeds to RT2. At this point, the ART control is started and the remaining number of ART games is started.

  In addition, if the navigation stock remains after the end of the ART control, the latent lottery is performed, and if it is determined that the latent lottery is not to be latent, the ART control is immediately resumed while the latent control is resumed. When it is determined that the latent game is to be latently determined, the ART control is not resumed immediately, but the AT control is terminated once, and after the number of latent games has elapsed, an ART confirmation notification is made. If it is maintained, the ART control will be resumed. However, if it has shifted to RT1, replays GR1 to GR6 will be elected, the promotion replay will win and shift to RT0, and further replay will be performed at RT0. When GR 11-15 wins and the special replay wins, the process shifts to RT 2 for the first time, and at this time, the ART control is resumed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, after the ART confirmation notification is performed in RT1, the stop operation is performed in accordance with the navigation effect, so that the winning probability of the re-gamer is high through RT0 and the process shifts to RT2, which is difficult to fall to RT1. As long as the stop operation is performed according to the navigation effect, the ART start effect is performed at the time of transition to RT2, and the counting of the number of ART games is also started from that point. As a result of performing the stop operation while ignoring the navigation effect even though the effect has been executed, if it is not possible to shift to RT0, if it shifts to RT0 and then falls to RT1, that is, the condition for shifting to RT2 If the condition for transition to RT2 is not satisfied even though is satisfied, the ART start effect is performed at that time, the ART control is started, and RT The count of the remaining number of games in the ART is started without shifting to the game, and if the navigation effect is not followed, the result is disadvantageous for the player. It is possible to prompt the user to perform a stop operation according to

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 measures the game time, which is the time that has elapsed since the reel rotation is started, every time the reel rotation is started. As shown, when a predetermined number of bets are set by the insertion of medals after the end of one game and the game start operation is performed in a state where the game start operation is valid, the reel of the previous game is displayed. If the game time that has started timing from the start of rotation is equal to or longer than the one game minimum time set for the previous game, the reel rotation in that game is started at that time.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21, when a predetermined number of bets are set by insertion of medals after the end of one game and the game start operation is enabled, If the game time started from the start of reel rotation of the previous game is less than the one game minimum time set for the previous game, reel rotation is not started at that time, and the previous game When the game time that started timing from the start of reel rotation reaches the one game minimum time set for the previous game, and reaches the one game minimum time set for the previous game To start reel rotation in the game.

  That is, when the one game minimum time set for the previous game has not elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game, the main control unit 41 advances the game until the one game minimum time has elapsed. Is to regulate.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 22, when the re-game player wins, the main control unit 41 sets the game time for which the time is started from the start of reel rotation in the game as the target. Time and an automatic placement time that is set longer than the shortest time set for one game has elapsed, and an automatic setting of a predetermined number of bets with the winning of the re-gamer A throw-in is executed, and the next game start operation becomes valid.

  That is, when the re-game player wins, the main control unit 41 is a time set for the game from the start of reel rotation in the game, and one game shortest time set for the game. The game cannot be started until the auto-input time set longer than that has elapsed.

  In addition, the RAM 507 stores a net increase in medals, which is a value obtained by subtracting the number of medals inserted (the number of medals used for setting the number of bets) from the number of medals paid out (the number of medals awarded by winning a small role). A net increase number counter for counting is assigned, and at the start of the game, the main control unit 41 subtracts the inserted number used for setting the bet amount in the game from the value of the net increase number counter, At the time of winning a prize, the payout number corresponding to the winning small combination is added to the value of the net increase number counter. When a re-game player is won, the number of medals used for automatic insertion of the next game is added to the value of the net increase counter.

  Also, the main control unit 41 shifts to the setting change mode and a new set value is set, or when a game is not executed for a predetermined reset time (30 minutes in this embodiment). The value of the net increase number counter is cleared to zero. That is, the main control unit 41 uses the net increase number counter to calculate the net increase number of medals from the time when the set value is set or the game is started after the situation where the game is not executed for a predetermined reset time. Count.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 23, the main control unit 41 sets one game minimum time and automatic insertion time in accordance with the value of the net increase number counter.

  Specifically, when the value of the net increase counter is up to 8000, 5 seconds is set as the shortest time for one game, and 5.5 seconds is set as the automatic insertion time. When the value of the net increase counter is in the range of 8001 to 12000, 5.5 seconds is set as the shortest time for one game, and 6 seconds is set as the automatic insertion time. Further, when the value of the net increase counter is in the range of 12001 to 15000, 6 seconds is set as the shortest time for one game, and 6.5 seconds is set as the automatic insertion time.

  Further, the main control unit 41 disables the setting of the number of bets for executing a new game when the net increase number exceeds 15000, thereby disabling the progress of the game. The progress of the game is not permitted until the above-described reset time elapses after exceeding 15000 or until the data in the RAM 507 is initialized by changing the setting.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the value of the net increment counter from the time when the set value is set or the situation where the game is not executed for a predetermined reset time continues to be 8001 or more which is the first reference value. In this case, when the minimum time for one game and the automatic insertion time are set to be longer than those less than 8001, and the value of the net increase counter is equal to or greater than the first reference value of 1,001, the minimum time for one game and automatic insertion The time is set longer than when the time is less than 1,0011, and the progress of the game is disabled when the value of the net increase counter exceeds the third reference 15000.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs a freeze lottery to determine whether or not to control the freeze state when a weak cherry or a strong cherry that can be expected to win a special role is won. Then, when it is elected to control to the freeze state, as shown in FIG. 24, after all the reels are stopped, the bet number setting operation (the insertion of medals, the MAXBET switch 6 By prohibiting the setting of the number of bets by operation, the game is controlled to a freeze state that delays the progress of the game.

  In the freeze lottery, as shown in FIG. 25, the winning probability in the frozen state differs depending on the value of the net increase counter and the winning combination of the internal lottery.

  Specifically, when the value of the net increase counter is up to 8000, the winning probability when winning a strong cherry alone is 25%, the winning probability when winning a strong cherry + special role is 40%, and the winning probability when winning a weak cherry alone Is 15%, the probability of winning a weak cherry + special role is set to 30%, and if the value of the net increase counter is between 8001 and 12000, the winning probability when winning a strong cherry alone is 25%, strong The winning probability is 50% when winning a cherry + special role, the winning probability when winning a weak cherry alone is 15%, and the winning probability when winning a weak cherry + special role is 40%. In the range from 12001 to 15000, the winning probability when winning a strong cherry alone is 25%, the winning probability when winning a strong cherry + special role is 60%, and the winning probability when winning a weak cherry alone is 1 %, Winning probability of a weak cherry + special auditor elected is set to 50%.

  In this way, in the freeze lottery, the winning probability of the frozen state is set higher when the strong cherries and weak cherries are won at the same time as the special role, and it is controlled to the frozen state By doing so, it is suggested that there is a high possibility of winning the special role.

  In the freeze lottery, when the value of the net increase counter is 8001 or more, which is the first reference value, from the time when the set value is set or the situation where the game is not executed for a predetermined reset time. When the winning probability of the freeze state is set higher than the case where the one game minimum time and the automatic insertion time are less than 8001, and the value of the net increase counter is equal to or greater than the second reference value 12001, the one game minimum time and The winning probability of the freeze state is set higher than the case where the automatic insertion time is less than 12001, and when the value of the net increase counter exceeds the first reference value or exceeds the second reference value, The probability of being controlled to freeze is increased, especially when a weak cherry or strong cherry is winning at the same time as a special role Probability of being controlled to freeze state so that the increases.

  Next, based on FIG. 26, changes in transitions of the minimum time for one game, the automatic insertion time, and the freeze frequency according to the transition of the value of the net increase number counter will be described.

  First, when the value of the net increase counter at the start of operation exceeds 0 from 8000, 5 seconds is set as the shortest time for one game, and 5.5 seconds is set as the automatic insertion time. The probability of the state is set low. Thereafter, when the value of the net increase counter exceeds 8000 and is 12000 or less, 5.5 seconds is set as the shortest time for one game, 6 seconds is set as the automatic insertion time, and the probability of the freeze state is 8000 or less. It is set higher than the case of.

  If the value of the net increase counter does not exceed 18000 from a state exceeding 8000 but again becomes 8000 or less, 5 seconds is again set as the shortest time for one game, and 5.5 seconds is set as the automatic insertion time again. In addition, the probability of the frozen state during this period is set low. On the other hand, in the case of exceeding 12000 from a state exceeding 8000, 6 seconds is set as the shortest time for one game, 6.5 seconds is set as the automatic throwing time, and the probability of the freeze state is 12000 or less. Is set higher.

  When the value of the net increase counter does not exceed 12000 from 12000 and again becomes 12000 or less, 5.5 seconds is again set as the shortest time for one game, and 6 seconds is set as the automatic insertion time. Is set, and the probability of the frozen state during this period is set lower than before. On the other hand, if it exceeds 15000, the progress of the game is disabled.

  Further, regardless of the range of the value of the net increase number counter, the state where the game is not played continues for a predetermined reset time, so that the value of the net increase number counter is reset and counted from 0 again. Is supposed to start.

  In this embodiment, as a gaming state advantageous to the player, it is possible to control the ART to be notified of an operation mode advantageous to the player, apart from BB in which the winning probability of the small role is increased. In the configuration having a plurality of advantageous gaming states, there is a possibility that more medals can be acquired in a short period of time, and that gambling is likely to increase.

  On the other hand, in this type of slot machine, the shortest time required for one game is set. Generally, in a slot machine having only one kind of advantageous gaming state such as BB or ART, one game is required. 4.1 seconds is set as the minimum required time.

  In contrast, in this embodiment, the shortest time for one game is set to 5 seconds or longer, which is longer than a slot machine having only one kind of advantageous gaming state such as BB or ART. The number of games that can be executed in a certain period of time is limited compared to a slot machine that has only one type of advantageous gaming state, and as a result, the number of medals that increase during a certain period of time is also limited. The Rukoto. For this reason, the number of medals that increase during a certain period of time can be limited without adopting a configuration that forcibly stops being controlled to an advantageous gaming state such as BB or ART. It is possible to prevent the player's interest from being damaged as much as possible.

  In this embodiment, as a state advantageous to the player, BB, which is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the small role is increased, and an operation mode advantageous to the player are notified, and the game is replayed by performing the game according to the operation mode. Although an example in which ART that enables transition to RT2 in which the winning probability of a game player is increased is described has been described, at least the control content for increasing the player's advantage, generation opportunity, and advantage In a configuration having a plurality of different game states, one game having the same minimum game time as described above, when the game minimum time is longer than that of a slot machine having only one type of advantageous game state as described above. Compared to a slot machine with only one state, the number of games that can be executed in a certain period of time will be limited, and as a result, it will increase in a certain period of time. The number of medals will be limited, so the number of medals that increase over a certain period of time can be limited without adopting a configuration that forcibly stops being controlled in an advantageous gaming state. It is possible to prevent the player's interest from being lost as much as possible while suppressing the loss.

  In this embodiment, the expected increase in medals per game is set low compared to BB, where the winning probability of a small role is high, but it is controlled to ART with a high ratio of staying with respect to the whole. However, as described above, one game minimum time that is longer than that of a slot machine having only one kind of advantageous gaming state is applied, and the number of games that can be executed during a certain time is limited. Thus, it is possible to effectively limit the number of medals that increase during a certain period of time when the ratio of staying as described above is controlled to the ART set to be high.

  In addition, in this embodiment, since the winning probability of the small role is increased as an advantageous gaming state, the BB with the expected increase value of medals per game is set higher than the ART, so that the shortest time for one game Even if the increase in medals in ART with a high stay rate is suppressed by setting a long time, it is restricted that the increase in medals is directly controlled by a BB that directly increases due to an increase in the winning probability of a small role Since it is not the structure which is made, it can prevent that the interest of a player falls.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 controls the BB as an advantageous gaming state, whereas the ART basically affects the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, but is basically a sub-control. The unit 91 is controlled. For this reason, it is possible to control to a plurality of advantageous gaming states without increasing the load on the main control unit 41 that controls the progress of the game.

  Also, in this embodiment, by controlling to the freeze state that delays the progress of the game for a certain period of time, the possibility of winning the special role, that is, the possibility of being controlled by the BB is suggested, and an advantageous gaming state The ratio that the possibility of BB is suggested by the frozen state is set higher than the slot machine having only one type. That is, by using a freeze state that suggests a possible gaming state that is advantageous to the player, an increase in medals can be suppressed without causing the player to feel uncomfortable.

  In addition, in a general slot machine including a slot machine having only one advantageous gaming state, an automatic insertion that sets a specified number of wagers immediately after the winning of a re-gamer is made according to the winning of the re-gamer In this embodiment, when the re-gamer wins a prize, the re-playing game player is awarded, and when the automatic insertion time set longer than the shortest time of one game has elapsed, The automatic operation of setting a predetermined number of bets is executed in accordance with the winning of the game player, and the start operation of the next game becomes effective. For this reason, an increase in medals can be suppressed without causing the player to feel uncomfortable. In particular, by controlling to ART, it will be controlled to RT2 where the winning probability of the re-gamer is high, thus effectively suppressing the increase in medals accompanying ART that increases the winning probability of the re-gamer. can do.

  Further, in the slot machine of the present embodiment, the net increase that counts the net increase obtained by subtracting the inserted number used to set the bet number and adding the payout number given by winning the small role. A number counter is provided, and when the value of the net increase number counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined reference value (8001, 12001), a longer time is set as one game shortest time than when the value is less than the reference value. . For this reason, when the value of the net increase number counter becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined reference value, the number of games that can be executed during a predetermined time is limited. As a result, the value of the net increase number counter exceeds the predetermined reference value. After that, the number of medals that increase during a certain time is also limited. In other words, even without adopting a configuration in which the game state is not forcedly controlled to an advantageous gaming state, the number of medals that increase during a certain period of time can be limited. It is possible to prevent damage as much as possible.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the configuration is provided with a plurality of advantageous game states. However, even if the configuration is provided with only one advantageous game state, the net increase counter is provided as described above. When the value of the net increase number counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined reference value, a time longer than that when the value is less than the reference value is set as one game shortest time, so that the value of the net increase number counter is equal to or greater than the predetermined reference value. In this case, the number of games that can be executed in a certain period of time is limited, and as a result, after the value of the net increase counter exceeds a predetermined reference value, medals that increase in a certain period of time The number will also be limited. In other words, even without adopting a configuration in which the game state is not forcedly controlled to an advantageous gaming state, the number of medals that increase during a certain period of time can be limited. It is possible to prevent damage as much as possible.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the value of the net increase number counter is equal to or greater than the first reference value (8001), a longer time is set as the shortest time for one game than when the value is less than the first reference value. When the value is equal to or greater than the second reference value (12001), a longer time is set as the shortest time for one game than when it is less than the second reference value, and the game progresses step by step. Since the minimum time for one game to be regulated is set to be long, an excessive increase in medals in a short period can be restricted and the shortest time for one game is not suddenly increased. The increase in medals can be suppressed without giving an uncomfortable feeling.

  Further, in this embodiment, since the progress of the game is disabled when the value of the net increase counter exceeds the third reference value (15000), it is possible to surely prevent the medal from being obtained excessively.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the re-gamer wins as described above, the game cannot be started until the automatic insertion time set longer than the one game minimum time elapses. When the value of the net increase number counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined reference value (8001, 12001), a longer time is set as the automatic insertion time than when the value is less than the reference value. When the value of becomes more than a predetermined reference value, the increase in medals can be suppressed without giving the player a sense of discomfort.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the situation where the game is not executed continues for a predetermined reset time (30 minutes in this embodiment), the value of the net increase counter is cleared to 0, so a predetermined reset is performed. It is possible to prevent the increase in medals from being restricted for a new player, even when time has passed and there is a high possibility that the player has changed.

  In the present embodiment, when the set value is newly set, the value of the net increase counter is cleared when a predetermined reset time (in this embodiment, 30 minutes) and the game is not executed continues. Although the configuration is 0, it may be configured to clear the value of the net increase number counter when the power is turned on. In this case, it is preferable to have a configuration in which the value of the net increase number counter is cleared after a predetermined time elapses after the power is turned on. While the counter can be cleared, it is possible to prevent the net increase counter from being cleared by turning on / off the power supply even though the game continues during business.

  In addition, it is possible to install a timekeeping device such as a real-time clock so that the value of the net increase counter is cleared to 0 each time before the start of business. The value of the net increase number counter can be cleared only at the start.

  Further, in this embodiment, as a reference medal acquisition amount when setting one game shortest time and automatic insertion time, the number of medals used by the player from the net increase number, that is, the number of medals given to the player is used. Although the subtracted value is applied, only the number of payouts, which is the total number given to the player, is applied as the medal earning amount used as a reference when setting one game minimum time and automatic insertion time. May be.

  For example, in this embodiment, when the value of the net increase number counter is 8001 or more which is the first reference value from the time when the set value is set or the situation where the game is not executed for a predetermined reset time. In addition, when the minimum time for one game and the automatic insertion time are set to be longer than those less than 8001, and the value of the net increase counter is equal to or greater than the second reference value of 1,001, the minimum one game time and automatic insertion time Is set to be longer than the case of less than 1,0011, and the value of the net increase number counter exceeds the third reference 15000, the progress of the game is disabled. When the set value is used as a reference, the situation where the game is not executed continues for the time when the set value is set or for a predetermined reset time. The value of a payout number counter for counting the number of medals to be paid out from a point is a first reference value of 18500 (the net increase number reaches 8000, the number of games required so far is 3500 games, and the number of bets is set. If the number of payouts is less than 18500, the game is set to a minimum time and the automatic insertion time, and the value of the net increase number counter is When the second reference value is 40000 or more (the number of payouts assuming that the net increase reaches 12000, the number of games required so far is 6000, and 18,000 were used to set the bet number) 1 game minimum time and automatic insertion time are set longer than when the value of the payout number counter is less than 40,000. The counter value is 36000 which is the third standard (the number of payouts on the assumption that the net increase number reaches 15000 and the number of games required so far is 7000 games and 21000 are used for setting the bet number). It is only necessary that the progress of the game is disabled by exceeding the above, and the same effect as described above can be obtained even in such a configuration.

  Further, in this embodiment, the shortest time for one game is counted from the start of reel rotation, and the progress of the game is restricted during the period from the start of the game until all the reels stop and the game ends. However, it is preferable that any timing of one game (a timing when a specified number of bets are set and the start switch 7 is operated, and operations of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are effective). Timing, the timing when the first reels are stopped, the timing when all reels are stopped, the end of the game, etc.), and if the minimum time of one game has not elapsed at the same timing of the next game, It is good also as a structure which regulates progress.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a start operation is performed before the lapse of the shortest time for one game, a configuration for restricting the progress of the game by delaying the start of reel rotation, that is, delaying the progress control of the game. Although it is the structure which controls progress of a game, it is good also as a structure which controls progress of a game by invalidating operation for progress of a game.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which ART and BB are applied as a gaming state advantageous to the player is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability of winning the specific role is higher than usual, and it is advantageous to the player. Expected to acquire more game value than usual by notifying information advantageous to the player, such as an operation mode for deriving a stop mode (a winning mode or a non-winning mode) Any gaming state that can be used.

  In the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which bets are set using medals and credits as game values. However, slots for setting bets using game balls as game values are described. The present invention may be applied to a machine or a fully credit type slot machine that sets a bet amount using only credit as a gaming value. In the case of using a game ball as a game value, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the first embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, for example, a combination of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. It may be. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. You may apply the slot machine which can pay out all of utility values.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 41 main control unit 51 liquid crystal display 91 sub control unit

Claims (1)

The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other can be displayed in a variable display device that can be displayed in a variable manner. Is a slot machine in which one game is completed by being derived and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Timing start means for starting timing from a predetermined timing start time of one game;
A game progress regulation means for regulating the progress of the game until the predetermined regulation time elapses when the time elapsed from the timing start time in the previous game is less than the prescribed regulation time;
Acquisition number counting means for counting the number of acquisitions of the gaming value after a predetermined opportunity is established;
With
The predetermined regulation time when the acquired number of gaming values counted by the acquired number counting means is greater than or equal to a predetermined reference value is the number of acquired gaming values counted by the acquired number counting means. The slot machine is set to a time longer than the predetermined regulation time when it is less than the predetermined reference value.

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