JP2014094048A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a connector from being easily removed from a game machine.SOLUTION: An external connecting member 1003 connects an external output board 1000 and an information providing terminal board via an external passage hole 312. The external passage hole 312 is provided in a right-end upper portion of a back plate 301 of a casing. An external connector reception part 1102 is disposed in a front end part of the external output board 1000 supported by a right-side plate 305 of the casing, and is provided such that a direction, where an attachment state of the connector 1004 is released, is set to a forward direction.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine that performs a predetermined game.

  As an example of a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium is won in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, and an execution condition (start condition) is established. Then, a plurality of types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) are variably displayed on the variable display device, and a game display is enhanced by a so-called variable display game that determines whether or not to give a predetermined game value based on the display result. There are pachinko machines. As another example of a gaming machine, a predetermined number of bets are set for one game using gaming values (medals, coins, gaming balls similar to pachinko gaming machines, credits stored in a storage medium, etc.) Then, there is a slot machine in which a player can start a variable display of a display symbol by operating a start lever, and can give a predetermined game value based on a derived display result. Here, the predetermined game value is given by paying out premium game media such as prize balls and medals, adding the player's score, executing a re-game without using (digesting) the game media, and a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) This is a concept that includes a part or all of the control to the gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

  Such a gaming machine has a signal indicating that it is controlled to an advantageous gaming state, an external device such as a hall computer that manages each gaming machine in the game hall, and a data display terminal that manages information on each gaming machine. In these external devices, the number of times that the gaming machine that has output the signal is controlled to an advantageous gaming state can be managed, or displayed so that the player can recognize the number of times. It is common.

  For the connection between the external device and the gaming machine as described above, it is common to use a connection member having a connector (terminal) mounted on the external device and the gaming machine, respectively, and a wiring connecting the connectors. As such a gaming machine, a passage hole provided on the back plate of the housing of the gaming machine and extending from the hall computer and a connector on the gaming machine side through the housing is more than the external output board inside the housing. A gaming machine has been proposed in which a connector receiving portion is provided at the upper end portion of the external output board and the direction in which the connector is mounted (mounting direction) is set in the downward direction (for example, Patent Document 1). reference).

JP 2010-68961 A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, the passage hole is disposed above the connector receiving portion, and the direction in which the connector is released from the state in which the connector is attached to the connector receiving portion (the direction in which the attachment state is released, the attachment release) Direction and the direction opposite to the mounting direction) are set in the upward direction. For this reason, when the wiring is pulled from the outside of the housing, an upward component force of the pulling force acts, and the attached state of the connector may be released. As a result, for example, there is a possibility that the connector is removed from the gaming machine by a player who has an illegal purpose or a purpose of causing damage to the game hall.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to make it difficult to remove a connector from a gaming machine.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
Game-related information related to a game while performing a predetermined game (for example, medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, BB + RB signal, ART signal, RB signal, BB signal, spare signal, game waiting display signal, door opening signal, setting A collecting unit 50 connected to an external device (for example, an information providing terminal board 1010) through a change signal, a setting confirmation signal, a throwing error signal, a security signal such as a payout error signal, and an information output signal such as jackpot information. A gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1 or pachinko gaming machine 700) that can be output to the relay unit 60, hall computer 140, data display terminal of a game shop),
Wiring (for example, wiring 1005) provided in a connection member (for example, external connection member 1003) that is provided in a housing (for example, housing 1a, plastic case) of the gaming machine and connects the gaming machine and the external device. ) That can pass through (for example, external passage holes 312, 319);
A connector receiving portion (for example, external connector receiving portions 1102 to 1105) provided in the housing and capable of mounting a connector (for example, connector 1004) of the connecting member;
With
When the wiring exposed to the outside of the housing is pulled from the passage hole in the mounted state in which the connector is mounted on the connector receiving portion, it is difficult for force to work in the direction in which the mounted state is released. The position of the through hole with respect to the position of the connector receiving portion is set (for example, when the external passing holes 312 and 319 are provided on the back plate 301, the connector 1004 in the external connector receiving portions 1102 to 1105 The mounting release direction is set to the front direction, for example, the positional relationship between the external passage holes 312 and 319 and the external connector receiving portions 1102 to 1105 so that the pulling direction component of the wiring 1005 does not include the mounting release direction component. Is set)
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, even if the wiring is pulled from the outside of the housing, the position of the passage hole is arranged so that it is difficult for the force to work in the direction in which the mounted state is released. It becomes difficult to remove the connector.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The pulling direction when the wiring is pulled from the outside of the housing is substantially the same as the mounting direction of the connector in the connector receiving portion (for example, the pulling direction and the mounting direction are shown in FIGS. 30B and 31). (A), the backward direction shown in FIG. 31D, the upward direction shown in FIG. 31B, and the downward direction shown in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, since the pulling direction of the connector is substantially the same as the mounting direction opposite to the direction in which the mounting state is released, it is possible to further make it difficult to remove the connector from the gaming machine.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
An opening that opens on the surface (for example, the front surface of the housing 1a) that faces the surface in which the passage hole is formed (for example, the back surface of the housing 1a on which the back plate 301 is provided). A door portion (for example, the front door 1b) that is movable between a position and a closed position that closes the inside of the housing;
In a state where the door portion is moved to the open position, the connector receiving portion is arranged so that the connector that has entered the inside of the housing can be easily attached from the door portion side (for example, the front door 1b is in the open position). The external connector receiving portions 1102 to 1105 may be arranged so that the front of the external connector receiving portions 1102 to 1105 is opened and the mounting direction of the connector 1004 is set to the rearward direction when moved.

  According to such a configuration, since the connector receiving portion is arranged so that the connector can be easily attached with the door portion opened, the connector can be easily attached to the gaming machine.

(4) In the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The connector receiving portion has an intersecting surface (for example, a case 1a provided with a right side plate 305) intersecting with a hole forming surface (for example, a back surface of the case 1a provided with a back plate 301) in which the passage hole is formed. On the right side)
The passage hole may be formed on the intersecting surface side (for example, the right side of the back plate 301) of the hole forming surface.

  According to such a configuration, the distance between the connector receiving portion and the passage hole is shorter than when the passage hole is formed on the opposite side of the crossing surface of the hole formation surface, and the connector is pulled from the outside of the housing. Since it is difficult for the component of the component in the direction in which the force is released to be released, it is possible to make it more difficult to remove the connector from the gaming machine.

(5) In the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value, and a variable that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) that can be individually identified. The gaming machine in which a display result is derived on a display device (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R), one game is completed, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived on the variable display device (For example, slot machine 1),
Progress operation (for example, operation of the start switch 7, stop switch 8L to 8L) in a state in which the game can proceed (for example, a state in which a predetermined number of bets are set, or one of the reels 2L to 2R is rotating) 8R), a game progress control means (for example, processing of steps Sd1 to Sd6 shown in FIG. 14 executed by the main control unit 41) for controlling the game to progress,
Gaming state control means for controlling to any one of a plurality of gaming states (for example, a process for shifting the gaming state executed by the main control unit 41);
As the game-related information, external output control means (for example, steps Sk101 to Sk121 shown in FIG. 15 executed by the main control unit 41) that controls to output a signal related to the game (for example, an external output signal) to the external device. Processing), and
The external output control means includes
A specific gaming state signal output that outputs a specific gaming state signal (for example, an RT2 signal) corresponding to the specific gaming state on condition that a specific gaming state (for example, a normal state / RT2 state) is controlled among the plurality of gaming states. Means (for example, processing of steps Sk101 to Sk113 shown in FIG. 15 executed by the main control unit 41);
Game-related signal output means (for example, step Sk114 shown in FIG. 15 executed by the main control unit 41) that outputs a game-related signal (for example, medal IN signal, medal OUT signal) related to the game in accordance with the control of progressing the game. ~ Sk119 processing), and
The specific game state signal output means is included in a game-related signal output period in which the game-related signal can be output after the next game is newly started after the output of the specific game state signal is started. The specific gaming state signal until reaching a specific timing (for example, when the game control of the next game is finished (when all reels are stopped or when the medal OUT signal is output), or when the medal IN signal is output one after another). May be continued (for example, the processing of Sk107 to Sk113 shown in FIG. 23 executed by the main control unit 41, see the timing charts shown in FIGS. 16 to 21).

According to such a configuration, since the output of the specific gaming state signal is continued until a specific timing that is not included in the game-related signal output period after the next game is newly started, The time required for the device to receive the specific gaming state signal can be ensured without hindering the progress of the game, and the specific gaming state signal is not transmitted (output terminated) during the output of the game related signal. Therefore, it is possible to easily specify whether or not the game-related signal received on the external device side is in a specific gaming state.

(6) In the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value, and a variable that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) that can be individually identified. A display result is derived to all of the plurality of variable display areas included in the display device (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R), thereby completing one game. As a result of one game, each of the plurality of variable display areas is displayed. The gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a winning can be generated according to the combination of the derived display results,
Derivation control means (for example, processing of steps Sd1 to Sd6 shown in FIG. 14 executed by the main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving display results to the plurality of variable display areas;
A gaming state control means for controlling to any one of a plurality of types of gaming states according to a combination of identification information derived on a predetermined line among a plurality of lines set across the plurality of variable display areas. (For example, processing for shifting the gaming state by the main control unit 41),
The combination of identification information that can be derived by the derivation control means includes a specific combination (for example, “Lip b-Lip a” on the LM4 in FIG. 25C) that includes only identification information having the same and / or similar outer shape. -A combination of “lip a”) and a non-specific combination different from the specific combination (for example, a combination with different types of symbols on the winning line LN in FIG. 25B),
The gaming state control means includes
The first non-specific combination (for example, Lip 4 / Lip b-Lip a-Bell combination shown in FIG. 25B) among the non-specific combinations on the predetermined line (for example, winning line LN). ) Is derived, control to the first gaming state (for example, RT1 state) among the plurality of types of gaming state,
A second non-specific combination (for example, a combination of Lip 5 “bell-lip a-bell” shown in FIG. 25C) that is different from the first non-specific combination among the non-specific combinations is derived on the predetermined line. The game state is controlled to a second game state (for example, RT2 state) among the plurality of types of game states,
The second gaming state is a gaming state in which the necessity of notifying that it is controlled is higher than the first gaming state,
When deriving the second non-specific combination on the predetermined line, the deriving control means simultaneously derives the specific combination on a line different from the line (for example, the Lip 5 “Bell-Lip on the winning line LN). When the “a-bell” combination is derived, the “lip b-lip a-lip a” combination may be simultaneously derived on the invalid line LM4.

  According to such a configuration, when the combination of the second non-specific combination for controlling to the second gaming state in which the necessity of notifying of the control is higher than the first gaming state is derived on a predetermined line. Then, a specific combination composed only of identification information having the same and / or similar outer shape is derived on a line different from the line. For this reason, it is possible to make the player clearly recognize that the control is performed in the second gaming state where there is a high need to notify that the control has been performed.

1 is a system configuration diagram showing a configuration of a gaming system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. It is a front view of a slot machine. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a front view of a housing | casing. It is the rear view of the back board which looked at the front from the back of a housing | casing. (A) is a top view of the top plate as seen from above the housing, and (B) is a bottom view of the bottom plate as seen from above the housing. (A) is a left side view of the left side plate as viewed from the left side of the casing, and (B) is a right side view of the right side plate as viewed from the right side of the casing. It is the perspective view of the housing | casing which looked at the diagonally upper right from the diagonally lower left of the housing | casing. 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 block diagram relevant to the output of an external output signal. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the external output control process which a main control part performs. It is a timing chart which shows the output condition of an external output signal. It is a timing chart which shows the output condition of an external output signal. It is a timing chart which shows the output condition of an external output signal. It is a timing chart which shows the output condition of an external output signal. It is a timing chart which shows the output condition of an external output signal. It is a timing chart which shows the output condition of an external output signal. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating a lottery object combination, the number of judgment values, and reel control. It is a figure for demonstrating a lottery object combination, the number of judgment values, and reel control. It is a figure for demonstrating a lottery object combination, the number of judgment values, and reel control. It is a figure for demonstrating an AT lottery table. (A) is a state explanatory view when the wiring is pulled from the outside of the housing in the positional relationship between the conventional external connector receiving portion and the external passing hole, and (B) is the external connector receiving portion of the first embodiment. It is a state explanatory view when wiring is pulled from the outside of a case in the positional relationship with an external passage hole. (A) is a state explanatory view when the wiring is pulled from the outside of the housing in the positional relationship between the external connector receiving portion and the external passage hole in the first modification of the first embodiment, and (B) is a state explanatory diagram of the first embodiment. State explanatory drawing when the wiring is pulled from the outside of the housing in the positional relationship between the external connector receiving portion and the external passage hole of the modified example 2, (C) is the external connector receiver of the modified example 3 of the first embodiment The state explanatory view when the wiring is pulled from the outside of the housing in the positional relationship between the external portion and the external passage hole, (D) is the relationship between the external connector receiving portion and the external passage hole of Modification 4 of Embodiment 1 It is a state explanatory view when wiring is pulled from the outside of a case in a positional relationship. It is a figure for demonstrating the same and / or similar symbol when taking a watermelon symbol as an example. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine to which the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure in the main board | substrate with which a pachinko game machine is provided.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a gaming system according to the first embodiment to which the present invention is applied.
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system according to the present embodiment has a plurality of types of slot machines 1 arranged side by side on a plurality of gaming islands arranged in a game hall, and has a one-to-one correspondence with the slot machines 1. Correspondingly installed call lamp device 200, a collection unit 50 for collecting game information of each slot machine 1, and a relay unit for relaying game information data based on each game information collected by the collection unit 50 to the hall computer 140 60 and game information data including game information of each slot machine 1 installed in the game hall relayed by each relay unit 60, and each slot machine 1 included in the received game information data And a hall computer 140 for managing game information and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of slot machines 1 are installed on the game island of this embodiment, and a call lamp device 200 is provided above the corresponding slot machine 1. The calling lamp device 200 used in the embodiment has a display function for various game information and messages by having a display unit on the front surface in addition to a normal lamp lighting function.

  Further, the slot machine 1 and the collection unit 50 of the present embodiment are connected via a signal cable 59 as shown in FIG. 1, and each collection unit 50 is further connected to the relay unit 60 via a communication cable 61. The collection unit 50 and the relay unit 60 are capable of bidirectional data communication through a simple local area network, and the collection unit 50 receives various signals (described later) output from each slot machine 1. The game information data including the collected game information and the game state history data including the game state history (state-specific data) are transmitted.

  Further, each of these relay units 60 is connected to the hall computer 140 via a hub 57 by a communication cable 58, and the relay unit 60 and the hall computer 140 are both connected by a local area network capable of relatively high-speed data communication. The transmission data transmitted from each collection unit 50 is relayed by the relay unit 60 and transmitted to the hall computer 140, so that the hall computer 140 relates to each slot machine 1. Information can be collected and managed centrally.

  Similarly to the collection unit 50, the call lamp device 200 of the present embodiment is also connected to the hall computer 140 via the relay unit 60. The call lamp device 200 and the hall computer 140 are connected via the relay unit 60. Two-way data communication can be performed, and the hall computer 140 can perform model setting of the slot machine 1 corresponding to each calling lamp device 200 and various condition settings regarding game information. Yes.

  First, the slot machine 1 used in the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a left end of the housing 1a. The front door 1b is pivotally supported by the front door 1b.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right reel) having a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer periphery are arranged. ) Are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 2, 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. 9, the outer periphery of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R has “watermelon” (for example, the symbol of the area number 20 of the left reel 2L) and “bell” (for example, the area number 19 of the left reel 2L). ), “Rip b” (for example, the design of area number 18 on the left reel 2L), “Red 7” (for example, the design of area number 17 on the left reel 2L), “Lip a” (for example, left reel 2L) Area number 9), "BAR" (for example, the pattern of area number 8 on the left reel 2L), "cherry" (for example, the pattern of area number 7 on the left reel 2L), and "white 7" (for example, A plurality of types of mutually identifiable symbols such as the symbol of the area number 3 of the left reel 2L are drawn in a predetermined order.

  “Lip b” is common in that it is based on the design of “Lip a”, and is different in that a line is added under the letters “REPLAY”. For this reason, “lip a” and “lip b” are symbols of different types, but are similar symbols in outer shape, and are collectively referred to as “lip”. Symbols with similar outer shapes refer to symbols that share the same aesthetics (impressions) caused by the visual perception of the player who is the consumer, and as a result are the same symbols conceptually. A design that can be recognized (it is difficult to recognize as a different design). As described above, “lip a” and “lip b” differ only in that a line is added under the word “REPLAY”, and are common in other points, and therefore have similar external shapes. It can be said.

  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 FIGS. 3 and 10), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are transferred to the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed changing continuously, by stopping the rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, 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, and 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 operable by the player.

  In the present 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.

  Further, the front door 1b displays a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, 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) A certain period of time has passed since (reel rotation start to derive game results) (Waiting to start reel rotation for deriving the game result because there is no wait) LED 19 during waiting to notify that it is on, LED 20 during replay to notify that it is in a replay game to be described later A game display unit 13 is provided.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 10) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 10) are provided inside the 8R to notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective. 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 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. A set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time, a stop state (until the reset operation is performed) when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, after completion of a state advantageous to the player, such as at the end of RT2, which will be described later) A stop switch 36a for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function to be controlled in a state in which the progress of the game is controlled), automatic settlement processing when a predetermined condition is satisfied (the medal stored as credit is determined by the player's operation) Automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the valid / invalid of the automatic settlement function controlled for settlement (return processing), and the flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either a hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, or a medal payout outlet 9 side provided inside the housing 1a, is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, A medal selector (not shown) having an insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 10) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3, 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. 10), 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 amount of stored medal stored in the inside when it is conductive by contacting through the medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank 35 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 stipulated number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 2) 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, the winning line LN becomes valid when three cards are determined as the specified number of bets regardless of the gaming state and the specified number of bets are set. 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. 2, 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 the present embodiment, only one pay line is applied, but a plurality of pay lines may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM1 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, Lip-Rip-Rip) that is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the LM1 to LM4 is arranged, the symbol constituting a specific winning in the winning line LN It is easy to recognize that the combination is complete. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1 and the lower stage of the reel 2L, which are set across the symbols arranged horizontally in 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 the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 2). 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 according to the combination of symbols is shifted. . In this embodiment, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 25 (A), when the promotion replay, the fall replay, the special replay, etc. are won, or the transition is stopped, the replay probability is different among RT0 to RT3. It is comprised so that it may transfer to the game state to do.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are applied is described. However, even if only one reel is provided and a winning is determined according to the display result of the one reel. Alternatively, two reels may be provided, and a winning determination may be made according to a combination of display results of two reels, or four or more reels may be provided, and a winning may be determined according to a combination of display results of these reels. It may be determined.

  Further, 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.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 8, the housing 1 a is formed in a box shape having a front opening by a wooden back plate 301, an upper plate 302, a bottom plate 303, a left side plate 304, and a right side plate 305.

  As shown in FIGS. 4, 5, and 8, the back plate 301 is formed with a plurality of heat radiation holes 311. In the present embodiment, as the plurality of heat radiation holes 311, the first heat radiation hole 311a, the second heat radiation hole 311b, the third heat radiation hole 311c, the fourth heat radiation hole 311d, the fifth heat radiation hole 311e, and the sixth heat radiation hole. A hole 311f is formed.

  The first heat radiating hole 311a is formed by four long holes provided in the upper end portion of the back plate 301 and extending in the left-right direction (a direction in which straight lines orthogonal to the left side plate 304 and the right side plate 305 extend). Are arranged at equal intervals in the left-right direction. The second heat radiating hole 311b is provided at the upper left end of the back plate 301 diagonally to the left of the first heat radiating hole 311a, and extends in two vertical directions (directions in which straight lines perpendicular to the upper plate 302 and the bottom plate 303 extend). It is comprised by the hole, and each long hole is arrange | positioned at intervals in the up-down direction. The third heat radiating hole 311c is a long hole that is provided at the upper right end of the back plate 301 obliquely below and to the right of the first heat radiating hole 311a and extends in the vertical direction. The fourth heat radiating hole 311d is formed of eight long holes provided in the upper center of the back plate 301 below the first heat radiating hole 311a and extending in the left-right direction. In the present embodiment, four long holes are provided in the upper and lower sides, and the upper four long holes and the lower four long holes are arranged at equal intervals in the left-right direction.

  The fifth heat radiating hole 311e is composed of six long holes provided in the lower center of the back plate 301 below the fourth heat radiating hole 311d and extending in the left-right direction. The long holes are equally spaced in the vertical direction. Are arranged side by side. The sixth heat radiating hole 311f is a round hole provided at the lower right end of the back plate 301 obliquely above and to the right of the fifth heat radiating hole 311e. Further, the seventh heat radiating hole 311g is a substantially L-shaped hole provided at the lower left end of the back plate 301 on the left side of the fifth heat radiating hole 311e. The seventh heat radiation hole 311g of the present embodiment allows a power cord (not shown) extending from the power supply box 100 and an external ground wire to pass (penetrate or pass through).

The back plate 301 has an external passage hole 312 above the third heat radiation hole 311c. In this embodiment, the external passage hole 312 allows the connector 1004 and the wiring 1005 of the external connection member 1003 that connects the external output board 1000 and the information providing terminal board 1010 to pass therethrough (FIG. 12, described later). (See FIG. 30B).
A medal supply hole 313 for supplying medals to the hopper tank 34a by a medal supply device (not shown) and a medal supply path forming member 314 supported on a side edge of the medal supply hole 313 are provided at the center of the back plate 301. Is provided. Further, a conduction sensor hole 315 for passing a harness of a conduction sensor (not shown) used when the medal replenishing device is attached is formed on the right side of the medal replenishment hole 313.

Further, an upper reel support bracket 316 and a lower reel support bracket 317 extending in the left-right direction are supported on the front surface of the back plate 301 with the fourth heat radiation hole 311d sandwiched from the top-bottom direction.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8, a belt-like upper reinforcing frame plate 321 extending in the left-right direction is supported on the front end portion of the upper plate 302.
As shown in FIGS. 6B and 8, a medal recovery hole 331 for discharging a medal to a medal recovery device (not shown) is formed at a position corresponding to the overflow tank 35 in the bottom plate 303. . As shown in FIGS. 4 and 6A, a lower reinforcing frame plate 332 is supported on the inner surface (upper surface) of the bottom plate 303. The front end portion of the lower reinforcing frame plate 332 is formed in a strip shape extending from the left end to the right end of the upper surface, and the rear portion of the lower reinforcing frame plate 332 is formed in a thin plate shape extending from the right side to the left end of the medal recovery hole 331. . Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a back reinforcing portion 332 a formed to extend upward is supported by the back plate 301 at the center of the rear end of the lower reinforcing frame plate 332.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 4, 7A, 7B, and 8, at the front end portions of the left side plate 304 and the right side plate 305, a strip-shaped left reinforcing frame plate 341 extending in the vertical direction, respectively. A right reinforcing frame plate 342 is supported. A pair of upper and lower shaft pins 341a and 341b facing the vertical direction for pivotally supporting the front door 1b are attached to the front end portion of the left reinforcing frame plate 341. Therefore, the front door 1b can rotate between the closed position that closes the front of the housing 1a and the open position that opens the front of the housing 1a, with the shaft pins 341a and 341b as the rotation center. It has become. A pair of upper and lower locking pins 351a and 351b facing the left and right direction for locking the front door 1b are attached to the front end portion of the right reinforcing frame plate 342. Therefore, when the front door 1b is moved to the closed position, the locking pins 351a and 351b are locked to the locking hooks (not shown) of the front door 1b, so that the front door 1b is attached to the housing 1a. .
Further, grip members 342 and 352 constituting concave grip portions are attached at positions slightly below the center of the left and right plates 304 and 305 in the vertical direction.

As shown in FIG. 8, an external output substrate 1000 is supported on the upper part of the inner side portion of the right side plate 305.
At the rear end portion of the external output board 1000, there is provided an internal connector receiving part 1101 to which a connector of an internal connection member (not shown) for connecting the game control board 40 and the external output board 1000 can be attached and detached. In this embodiment, the mounting direction of the connector of the internal connection member is the right direction (direction from the left side plate 304 to the right side plate 305), and the mounting release direction (the mounting state where the connector is mounted on the internal connector receiving portion 1101). The internal connector receiving portion 1101 is arranged so that the direction in which the is released is the left direction (the direction from the right side plate 305 toward the left side plate 304).
Further, an external connector receiving portion 1102 to which the connector 1004 can be attached and detached is provided at the front end portion of the external output board 1000. In this embodiment, the mounting direction of the connector 1004 is the rear direction (the direction from the front door 1b toward the back plate 301), and the mounting release direction (the mounting state where the connector 1004 is mounted on the external connector receiving portion 1102 is released. The external connector receiving portion 1102 is arranged so that the direction in which it is directed is the front direction (the direction from the back plate 301 toward the front door 1b).

  FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 10, 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 a control external clock terminal EXC of the main control unit 41 as shown in FIG. 11, for example. 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. 11, 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. 11 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. 11 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. 11 includes an interface function between an external bus and an internal bus of a chip constituting the main control unit 41, a direction control function of an address bus, a data bus, and each control signal. 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 the present 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, the chip individual number may be read from the user program, while the ID number may be set so as not to 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 the present embodiment, since the watchdog timer (WDT) mounted on the reset circuit 49 is used instead of using the built-in watchdog timer as described above, 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 only has to 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 in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 506. Therefore, hereinafter, the main control unit 41 (or CPU 505) executes (or performs processing) is specifically described. 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 the present 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. 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 only needs 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 used for determining each item at random 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 built 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 to be generated, and takes a value in the range of “0” to “65535” in the present 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. 11 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 every time a time-out has occurred in the timer circuit included in the CTC 508, that is, every fixed time interval (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment).

  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 ends, a new interrupt occurs 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 the present embodiment). Note that 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 repetition of the process depending on 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. 2), 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 the liquid crystal display 51, as will be described later, when controlled by the AT when the gaming state is RT3 or RT1, a message image such as “AT in progress” is displayed small. In addition, when 3 choice lips 4 to 6 are won in RT1 during AT, AT will be started when the winning game is ended, regardless of whether or not the lip 5 (special lip) is won in the winning game. And an AT start effect for starting the count of 50 games is executed. More specifically, a message image such as “AT start !!” is displayed large on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and the number of remaining games controlled by the AT is displayed in a countdown format.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when shifting from RT3 during AT to RT1, a message image such as “a little more until RT2” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, when shifting from RT1 to RT2 during AT, an AT start effect is performed (there may already be started) and the background image on the liquid crystal display 51 also changes. As described above, in the present embodiment, the degree of change in the production mode before and after the transition from RT1 to RT2 during the AT is larger than the degree of the production mode before and after the transition from RT3 to RT1 during the AT. The production is executed.

  The AT is an effect state controlled by the sub-control unit 91 and refers to an assist time that is a notification period in which a navigation effect for notifying information (such as an operation procedure) according to the internal lottery result can be executed.

  Further, the liquid crystal display 51 notifies the net increase in medals during AT. The “net increase” is a value obtained by subtracting the number of medals used for setting the number of bets during AT from the number of medals paid out during AT. That is, the net increase is a value indicating the player's profit during the AT. The player can grasp the net increase in medals during AT by checking the net increase in medals displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. The effect of notifying the net increase in medals during AT is also referred to as the net increase notification effect.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 performs output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 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 indicating that 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 with no bet amount 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 a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is detected every time the timer interrupt 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), a register is saved in a stack of a RAM 507, which will be described later, and data for destructive diagnosis (in this embodiment, 5 AH) in which any bit is 1, that is, specific data other than 0 is stored in the RAM 507 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. Note that the RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of the values stored in each bit of the corresponding area of the RAM 507 (all areas in this embodiment). 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 setting change state described above. It will not be released until

  In the present embodiment, all data stored in the RAM 507 is retained by the backup power source even during 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 is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 507. However, only the data stored in the RAM 507 that is necessary for returning to the control state in the event of a power failure is backed up and the power is turned on. It is good also as a structure which returns 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 counter, etc., and in addition to data that is inconvenient to initialize, the game state is controlled to any of RT0-3 This is a work in which an RT flag for specifying whether or not it has been 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 includes a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals to be paid out, a total number of medals paid out in a predetermined gaming state (for example, a state advantageous to a player such as RT2, which will be described later), a gaming state flag to be described later, and the like. It is a work that stores data that can sometimes be initialized. The special work is a work in which data such as various software random numbers that are initialized only before the start of setting is stored. 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 the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is activated when the setting key switch 37 is on, when a RAM abnormality error occurs, when a predetermined gaming state ends, or when the setting key switch 37 is off and the RAM 507 is activated. When the data is not destroyed, when the five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four types of initializations with different areas initialized according to 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 After initialization 1 is executed, the game state is controlled to RT0 described later. Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of a predetermined gaming state. In initialization 2, the general work, the unused area, and the unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 507, that is, from the general work to the unused stack area. The area 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 transition to the setting change state. However, the initialization 1 is performed at the end of the setting change state, or both before the transition to 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 when the power is turned on, initialization 1 is executed, and the control state before that is initialized.

  The slot machine 1 of this embodiment outputs an external output signal indicating a gaming state, an error occurrence state, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 12, these external output signals are output from the game control board 40 under the control of the main control unit 41, and the information providing terminal board of the game store (hall) where the external output board 1000 and the slot machine 1 are installed. 1010 is output to an external device such as a data display terminal installed corresponding to the hall computer 140 or the slot machine 1.

  In the present embodiment, the other connector (not shown) of the external connection member 1003 connected to the external output board 1000 by one connector 1004 is connected to the other external connector receiving portion (not shown) of the information providing terminal board 1010. Has been. Other external devices (collection unit 50, relay unit 60, hall computer 140, data display terminal, etc.) are indirectly connected to slot machine 1 via information providing terminal board 1010. However, when another external device (for example, the hall computer 140) includes the other external connector receiving portion and can receive an external output signal without relaying the information providing terminal board 1010, the external connection member 1003 may be directly connected to another external device.

  From the game control board 40 to the external output board 1000, a medal IN signal indicating the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, a medal OUT signal indicating the number of medals given to the player due to the occurrence of winning, a winning combination Among them, as described later, the fact that the player has shifted to RT2 by winning Lip 5 (hereinafter also referred to as a special lip) that results in winning when the combination of "Bell-Lip a-Bell" stops on the winning line LN. An ART signal indicating, a BB + RB signal indicating that the gaming state is in a later-described big bonus (also referred to as BB) or a regular bonus (also referred to as RB), an RB signal indicating that the gaming state is RB, and a gaming state BB signal indicating that BB is in progress, the next game operation by waiting for operation of the MAXBET switch 6 or start switch 7 by the player The game waiting display signal indicating that the technique is waiting, the door opening signal indicating that the front door 1b is open, the setting change signal indicating that the setting change mode has been entered, and the setting confirmation mode have been entered. A setting confirmation signal indicating the effect, an insertion error signal indicating an abnormality in the medal selector, and a payout error signal indicating an abnormality in the hopper unit 34 are output. As described above, the ART signal is a signal indicating that the operation has shifted to RT2. However, as will be described later, since RT2 is not controlled unless it is substantially in AT, when it is controlled to RT2, it is AT + RT2. It can also be said to be a signal indicating that ART is in progress.

  In the present embodiment, in order to share with other slot machines, a signal line for outputting the above signal (wiring of an internal connection member) is provided between the game control board 40 and the external output board 1000. In addition, a spare signal line indicating a gaming state is connected, and an error output signal line that may be expanded in the future is connected.

  The external output board 1000 is provided with a relay circuit 1001, a parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002, and terminals for each output signal, and an external connection member 1003 connected to be electrically connected to the circuit of the information providing terminal board 1010. Is provided.

  Of the signals output from the game control board 40, the medal IN signal, the medal OUT signal, the BB + RB signal, the ART signal, the RB signal, the BB signal, the spare signal, and the game waiting display signal are directly passed through the relay circuit 1001. It is output to the information providing terminal board 1010 as a pulse signal.

  On the other hand, the door opening signal, setting change signal, setting confirmation signal, input error signal, and payout error signal are converted into security signals that are serial signals that can be individually identified by the parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002. The information is converted and output to the information providing terminal board 1010.

  The medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, BB + RB signal, ART signal, RB signal, BB signal, spare signal, and game waiting display signal output from the external output board 1000 are sent to the external device via the information providing terminal board 1010. Is output. On the other hand, the security signal output from the external output board 1000 is re-converted into the door opening signal, the setting change signal, the setting confirmation signal, the input error signal, and the payout error signal again by the information providing terminal board 1010 to the external device. Will be output.

  External output signals include door opening signal, setting change signal, setting confirmation signal, closing error signal, and dispensing error signal, but these door opening signal, setting changing signal, setting confirmation signal, closing error signal, and dispensing error signal are Since these signals are not frequently output, it is not necessary to individually provide external output terminals for these signals.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the external output signal output from the game control board 40 as described above is output to the external device via the external output board 1000, and the door opening signal and setting among these external output signals are set. The change signal, setting confirmation signal, input error signal, and payout error signal are converted by the parallel-serial conversion circuit 1002 mounted on the external output board 1000 into security signals that are serial signals that can be individually identified. It is possible to output these door opening signal, setting change signal, setting confirmation signal, closing error signal, and dispensing error signal from one terminal, and more terminals than necessary. Need not be provided.

  Next, various control contents executed by the main control unit 41 in the present embodiment, particularly control contents related to external output control, will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  When the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 49, the main control unit 41 performs the startup process (main) shown in the flowchart of FIG. When a user reset signal is input, the process starts from step Sa2 of the startup process (main). That is, while starting from the security mode in which the security check process is performed only in the case of activation upon power-on, the user program stored in the ROM 506 is executed by omitting the security check process in the case of activation due to time-up of the watchdog timer The user mode is started.

  In the startup process (main) accompanying the input of the system reset signal, first, the CPU 505 executes a security check process based on the security check program 506A read from the ROM 506 (step Sa1). At this time, the main control unit 41 enters the security mode, and the game control user program stored in the ROM 506 is not yet executed.

  After the security check process in step Sa1, the operation state of the main control unit 41 shifts from the security mode to the user mode, and the execution of the user program stored in the ROM 506 is started. As described above, at the time of startup accompanying the input of the user reset signal, the user mode is started without going through the security mode.

  In the user mode, first, built-in devices such as the serial communication circuit 511, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, detection status of switches, output status of external output signals, etc. are initialized (step Sa2), then the I register and The value of the IY register is initialized (step Sa3). By initialization of the I register and IY register, an interrupt table address to be referred to when an interrupt occurs is set in the I register, and a reference address for referring to the storage area of the RAM 507 is set in the IY register. . These values are fixed values and are always initialized at startup.

  Next, access to the RAM 507 is permitted (step Sa4), and RAM parities of all storage areas (including unused areas and unused stack areas) of the RAM 507 are calculated (step Sa5). Next, after acquiring the states of the stop switch 36 and the automatic checkout switch 29 and setting the stop function and the automatic checkout function valid / invalid in a specific register of the main control unit 41 (step Sa6), a power failure is detected. The power interruption flag indicating the fact is cleared (step Sa7).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the RAM parity calculated in step Sa5 is 0 (step Sa8). If the power interruption interrupt process (main) is normally performed, the RAM parity should be 0. If the RAM parity is not 0 in step Sa8, the data stored in the RAM 507 is not normal. In this case, after executing initialization 1 for initializing all storage areas except the used stack area and the non-initialization area among the storage areas of the RAM 507 (step Sa22), is the setting key switch 37 turned on? If the setting key switch 37 is on, the interruption is permitted (step Sa21), and the process shifts to the setting change process, that is, the setting change state.

  If the setting key switch 37 is OFF in step Sa23, an error code indicating RAM abnormality is set in the register (step Sa24), interrupt is permitted (step Sa25), and error processing, that is, RAM abnormality error state is entered. To do.

  In step Sa, if the RAM parity is 0, it is further determined whether or not the destructive diagnosis data is normal (step Sa9). If the power interruption processing (main) is normally performed, the data for destruction diagnosis should be set. If the data for failure diagnosis is not normal in step Sa9 (the data for destruction diagnosis is stored at the time of power interruption) In the case other than 5A (H), the data in the RAM 507 is not normal. Therefore, the process proceeds to step Sa22 and initialization 1 is executed. After that, if the setting key switch 37 is on in step Sa23, the data is not allocated. Is permitted (step Sa21), and the process proceeds to a setting change process. If the setting key switch 37 is OFF in step Sa23, an error code indicating RAM abnormality is set (step Sa24), interrupt is permitted (step Sa25), and the process proceeds to error processing.

  If it is determined in step Sa9 that the destruction diagnosis data is normal, the data in the RAM 507 is normal, so the destruction diagnosis data is cleared (step Sa10). After performing initialization 3 for initializing the used stack area (step Sa11), it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is on (step Sa12). If the setting key switch 37 is on, step Sa20 is performed. Then, initialization 1 is executed, interrupt is permitted (step Sa21), and the process proceeds to the setting change process.

  If the setting key switch 37 is OFF in step Sa12, each register is returned to the state before power interruption, that is, the state stored in the stack (step Sa13), indicating that the state has shifted to RT2 in the state after return. It is determined whether the output control of the ART signal is being performed (step Sa14). If the output of the ART signal is not being controlled in the state after the return in step Sa14, it is further determined whether or not the state after the return is RT2 (step Sa15). If the state after the return in step Sa15 is not RT2, the process proceeds to step Sa17, and if the state after the return is in the state after return in step Sa14, or if the state after the return is in RT2 in step Sa15. Then, after setting the output instruction of the ART signal in the RAM 41c (step Sa16), the process proceeds to step Sa17.

  In step Sa17, it is determined whether or not the game state after return is BB or RB. If the game state after return is not BB or RB, the process proceeds to step Sa18, and the game state after return is BB. If it is in the middle or RB, the BB signal or RB signal change command is set in the RAM 41c (step Sa18), and the process proceeds to step Sa19.

  In step Sa19, the interrupt is permitted, and then the process returns to the last execution before the power interruption.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed by the main control unit 41 after the setting change process.

  In the game process, a BET process (step Sd1), an internal lottery process (step Sd2), a reel rotation process (step Sd3), a winning determination process (step Sd4), a payout process (step Sd5), and a game end process (step Sd6) Are executed in sequence, and when the game end process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

  In the BET process in step Sd1, the process waits in a state where a bet number can be set, and a process for starting a game is executed when a specified number of bets is set according to the gaming state and the start switch 7 is operated. In the BET process, as a process for starting the game, when the start switch 7 is operated, an output command for instructing output of a medal IN signal for the number of medals used for the set bet number is set in the RAM 41c. To do.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a prescribed number of bets that can be set is determined according to the gaming state (RT0 to RT3), and a prescribed number of bets that are determined according to the gaming state are set. It becomes possible to start the game on the condition. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a specified number (for example, 3) of bets corresponding to the gaming state is set.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated pay line (in the present embodiment, all the pay lines are always activated. 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. Including gamers. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role.

  In the internal lottery process in step Sd2, a process of determining whether or not to allow winning in each of the above-described winning combinations based on the internal lottery random value latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in step Sd1. Do. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 507 based on each lottery result.

  In order for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 507. Of the winning flags for each winning combination, the winning flags for the small winning combination and the re-playing winning combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of this 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. Then, 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, and the RT described later are specified. The determination is made according to the number of determination values of each combination determined according to the value of the RT flag, the number of bets, and the set value.

  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, a current gaming state flag value, an RT flag value, and the number of determination values determined corresponding to the set value are stored in a random number for internal lottery (a 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 is configured by a storage area of 2 bytes, for example. When the general combination is won, the winning flag of the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no combination or combination of combinations is won, the general combination storing work is cleared.

  Returning to FIG. 14, in the reel rotation process in step Sd3, the process of rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the corresponding reels 2L and 2L corresponding to the detected operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player are detected. A process of stopping the rotation of 2C and 2R is executed.

  Here, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 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 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 if the winning status of the combination is 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 stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels 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, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) are 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, in the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data, the region corresponding to each region number corresponds to the region number, and 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 furthermore, one table creation data contains 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 it is possible to stop the reel by drawing a maximum of 4 symbols after detecting a 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.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels whose stop operation has not yet been detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started. 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 the present 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 reel starts to rotate. 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.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, on the main control unit 41 side, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reel according to the player's stop operation, but the left reel 2L is first stopped when the production state is not AT. Therefore, if the left reel 2L is not stopped for the first time when the sub-control unit 91 is not in the AT state, the player who is not charged when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time. Control is performed that penalizes certain disadvantageous penalties. That is, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is designed to stop the left reel 2L for the first time when not in AT.

  Returning to FIG. 14, in the winning determination process in step Sd4, when it is determined in step Sd3 that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R has been stopped, according to the display result derived for each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. A process for determining whether or not a winning has occurred is executed. In step Sd4, when the display result accompanied with the transition of the gaming state is stopped, the RT flag is updated to a value for specifying the gaming state according to the display result. Thereby, it is possible to shift to a gaming state according to the display result.

  In the payout process in step Sd5, when it is determined in step Sd4 that a win has occurred, processing such as addition of credits and payout of medals is performed based on the number of payouts according to the win. In the payout process, an output command for instructing output of a medal OUT signal for the number of medals given to the player by adding credits and paying out medals is set in the RAM 41c.

  In the game end process in step Sd6, a process for setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game is executed. In the game end process, when the BB or RB game is started from the next game, a change command for changing the BB signal or the RB signal to ON is set in the RAM 41c. In addition, when RT2 ends in the game, a change command for changing the ART signal to OFF is set in the RAM 41c. When a special lip is won in RT1, an ART signal output command is set in the RAM 41c.

  FIG. 15 shows an external output control process that is executed once every time the above-described timer interrupt process (main) is executed four times by the main control unit 41 periodically (about 0.56 ms) and interrupting and executing the game process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of.

  In the external output control process, first, it is determined whether or not an ART signal output command is set (step Sk101). If an ART signal output command is set, the process proceeds to step Sk102. As described above, the ART signal output command is set when a special lip is won.

  In step Sk102, the output command is cleared, in step Sk103, output of the ART signal is started, in step Sk104, the value of the ART output counter for specifying the period during which the ART signal is output is incremented by 1, The process proceeds to Sk114. The value of the ART output counter is stored in the RAM 41c.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step Sk101 that an ART signal output command is not set, the process proceeds to step Sk105 to determine whether or not the ART signal is being output (output control is being performed).

  If it is determined in step Sk105 that the ART signal is being output, 1 is added to the value of the ART output counter in step Sk106, and the flow proceeds to step Sk107. In step Sk107, when one game is finished and the medal OUT signal is output, it is determined whether or not the output is completed. Specifically, whether or not the newly started game has ended since the output of the ART signal has been started and the process has shifted to the game end process in step Sd6 in FIG. 14, and the medal OUT signal is not being output. It is determined whether or not. In step Sk107, when one game is finished and the medal OUT signal is not output, or after one game is finished and the output of the medal OUT signal is completed, the process proceeds to step Sk108.

  If it is determined in step Sk107 that one game has been completed and if the medal OUT signal has been output and the output has been completed, the value of the ART output counter is determined in step Sk108. Whether or not has reached a value equivalent to 2000 ms or more is determined. In the present embodiment, the value corresponding to 2000 ms or more is 2000 ÷ (interval at which the external output control process is executed = 0.56 × 4) ≈892.8, and thus is a value of 893 or more. In step Sk108, if 2000 ms or more has elapsed from the start of the output of the ART signal to the end of the newly started game, it is determined that a value equivalent to 2000 ms or more has been reached.

  If it is determined in step Sk108 that the value of the ART output counter has reached a value equivalent to 2000 ms or more, the output of the ART signal is stopped and the value of the ART output counter is reset in step Sk109. Migrate to

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step Sk108 that the value of the ART output counter has not reached a value equivalent to 2000 ms or more, a time unreachable flag indicating that it has not been reached in step Sk110 is set in the RAM 41c. The time unachieved flag is set when the game is newly started and ended before 2000 ms elapses after the output of the ART signal is started. For this reason, the case where the time non-achievement flag is set corresponds to, for example, the case where the current game is started immediately after the previous game is ended and then the stop switch is operated to end it. When the time unsuccessful flag is set in step Sk110, the process proceeds to step Sk114 without stopping the output of the ART signal.

  If it is determined in step Sk107 that the game has not ended or that the medal OUT signal is being output even when the game has ended, it is determined in step Sk111 whether or not the time unreachable flag is set. The That is, after the ART signal is output and after a new game is finished, since 2000 ms has not passed when the one game is finished, the ART signal is still being output. It is determined whether or not there is.

  If it is determined in step Sk111 that the time not reached flag is set, it is determined in step Sk112 whether or not it is the timing when the output control of the medal IN signal is finished. That is, it is determined whether or not it is the timing when one newly started game is finished after outputting the ART signal and the output of the medal IN signal of the next started game is finished.

  If it is determined in step Sk112 that the output control of the medal IN signal is completed, the output of the ART signal is stopped in step Sk113, the value of the ART output counter is reset, and the time unreachable flag is cleared. Then, the process proceeds to step Sk114.

  If it is determined in step Sk105 that the ART signal is not being output, if it is determined in step Sk111 that the time non-arrival flag has not been set, or if it is not the timing when the output control of the medal IN signal is terminated in step Sk112. When it is determined, the process proceeds to step Sk114.

  In step Sk114, it is determined whether or not the medal IN signal output is being controlled. The medal IN signal is such that a signal of about 25 ms is output with an interval of about 25 ms for the number of medals specified by the medal IN signal output command, and the medal IN signal output command is set. After that, if the output control of the designated number of medal IN signals has not been completed yet, the process proceeds to step Sk116. On the other hand, if the medal IN signal output control is not in progress, it is determined whether or not the medal IN signal output command is set (step Sk115). If the medal IN signal output command is set, the process proceeds to step Sk116. Proceed to step.

  In step Sk116, the medal IN signal output process is performed, the external output control process is terminated, and the original position of the timer interrupt process (main) is restored. In the medal IN signal output process, when the medal IN signal output command is set, the medal IN signal output command is cleared, and the medal IN signals for the number of medals specified by the medal IN signal output command. The output control of the medal IN signal is being controlled, and the output of the medal IN signal is being controlled at an interval of approximately 25 ms for the number of medals specified by the medal IN signal output command. If the medal IN signal output control for the number of medals specified by the medal IN signal output command is not completed, the medal IN signal output control is continued, and the medal IN signal output command is specified. If the output of the medal IN signals for the number of medals has been completed, the medal IN signal output control is terminated.

  If the medal IN signal output command is not set in step Sk115, it is determined whether or not the medal OUT signal output control is in progress (step Sk117). The medal OUT signal is such that a signal of about 25 ms is output with an interval of about 25 ms corresponding to the number of medals specified by the output command of the medal OUT signal, and the output command of the medal OUT signal is set. After that, if the output of the designated number of medal OUT signals has not been completed yet, the process proceeds to step Sk119. On the other hand, if the medal OUT signal output control is not in progress, it is determined whether or not the medal OUT signal output command is set (step Sk118). If the medal OUT signal output command is set, the process goes to step Sk119. move on.

  In step Sk119, after the medal OUT signal output process is performed, the external output control process is terminated, and the process returns to the original position of the timer interrupt process (main). In the medal OUT signal output processing, when the medal OUT signal output command is set, the medal OUT signal output command is cleared, and the medal OUT signals for the number of medals specified by the medal OUT signal output command. The output control of the medal OUT signal is being performed, and the output of the medal OUT signal is being controlled while the signal of approximately 25 ms is output at an interval of approximately 25 ms for the number of medals specified by the output command of the medal OUT signal. If the medal OUT signal output control for the number of medals specified by the medal OUT signal output command is not completed, the medal OUT signal output control is continued and the medal OUT signal output command is specified. If the output of the medal OUT signal for the number of medals has been completed, the output control of the medal OUT signal is terminated.

  If the medal OUT signal output command is not set in step Sk118, it is determined whether or not the BB signal or RB signal change command is set (step Sk120), and the BB signal or RB signal change command is determined. Is set, the output state (ON / OFF) of the BB signal or RB signal is changed according to the command, the change command is cleared (step Sk121), the external output control process is terminated, and the timer allocation is finished. Return to the original position of the loading process (main).

  If the instruction for changing the BB signal or the RB signal is not set in step Sk120, the external output control process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the original position of the timer interrupt process (main).

  As described above, the main control unit 41 in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment sets an output command of an external output signal in the startup process (main) or game process, and then interrupts and executes the startup process or game process. The output control of the external output signal is performed according to the output command set in the timer interrupt process (main).

  As a result, the number of bets used as a game start condition in the BET process is set, and the number of bets used for setting the bet number of the game each time control for starting the game is performed by performing the game start operation. To output the medal IN signal. Further, when medals are paid out in the payout process, control is performed to output medal OUT signals for the number of payout medals.

  The external device can identify RT2, that is, the start of a gaming state advantageous to the player based on the ART signal, identify the number of medals consumed based on the medal IN signal, and based on the medal OUT signal. It becomes possible to specify the number of medals paid out. Further, since the medal IN signal is a signal that is output with the start of the game, the output of the medal IN signal can also be determined as the start of the game.

  Although the ART signal is output over 2000 ms at the shortest, the ART signal can be reliably detected even by an external device such as an old hall computer 140 that requires a relatively long time to detect a gaming state signal. Since this time is longer than the time required for the player to perform the setting operation of the bet number as the game start condition after the game is finished and to start the game, the output of the ART signal is started. If the player performs a setting operation of the bet number as a game start condition until 2000 ms elapses and control is performed to start the game by performing the game start operation, the player receives an ART signal. There is a possibility that a medal IN signal is output. In particular, when shifting to RT2 in response to a special lip winning as in the present embodiment, the number of bets for the next game is automatically performed. In such a case, the medals IN are covered with an ART signal. The possibility that a signal is output is further increased.

  When the ART signal and the medal IN signal are output, it can be reliably determined whether the number of medals specified by the medal IN signal is after the start of RT2 or before the start of RT2. There is a problem that it is not possible to specify whether the game specified by the medal IN signal is a game after the start of RT2 or a game before the start of RT2.

  In order to solve such a problem, a method of invalidating the betting number setting operation or the game starting operation of the next game until the end of the ART signal output period may be considered. However, although the output of the ART signal and the medal IN signal is not incurred, the progress of the game is delayed, and the bet number setting operation or the game start operation is invalidated, thereby There is also a possibility of giving a sense of incongruity.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, control for outputting the ART signal as an external output signal at the end of the game immediately before the start of RT2 is started, and the ART signal is output even when the ART signal is being output. In the same manner as when there is no game, the medal IN signal and the medal OUT signal are output in accordance with the progress of the game, and then the game is terminated.

  The ART signal is stopped at a specific timing that is not included in a predetermined period in which a medal IN signal or a medal OUT signal can be output, that is, a timing at which a newly started game ends after starting output. . Note that when the end of the game does not pass 2000 ms from the start of the ART signal output, as described above, there is a possibility that the signal cannot be reliably specified by the external device, so that the medal IN signal is output in the next game. The control is stopped at a predetermined timing that is not included in a predetermined period during which the medal IN signal or the medal OUT signal can be output.

  Thus, for example, when the RT2 is not identified as the RT2 and the output of the ART signal is stopped, the external device identifies that it is controlled by the RT2, and the end timing is the end of one game. The medal specified from the medal IN signal and the medal OUT signal in the finished game is determined as a medal in RT2, and when the end timing is the timing when the output control of the medal IN signal is finished, The medal specified from the medal IN signal and the medal OUT signal in the current game and the previous game is determined as a medal in RT2.

  Here, the start timing and end timing of the ART signal output will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 16 and 17 are timing charts when the next game ends after 2000 ms has elapsed since the end of the game control of the game that won the special lip and the output of the ART signal started. FIG. 17 shows a case where medals have been paid out in the next game.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the output of the ART signal is started when the game control of the game that won the special lip is completed. Thereafter, the game start operation of the next game is performed, and when the next game is newly started, the medal IN signal is output for a predetermined period. When the game control of the game is finished, the ART signal Output ends. The period during which the medal IN signal is output is determined to be constant according to the number of medals bet. As shown in FIG. 16, the period during which the medal IN signal is output when the bet number is 3 is 25 × 5 = 125 ms.

  In FIG. 17, since the medal payout has occurred in the next game, the game control is ended after the medal OUT signal is output for a predetermined period. The period during which the medal OUT signal is output is determined to be constant according to the number of medals paid out. As shown in FIG. 17, the period during which the medal OUT signal is output when the payout number is 8 is 25 × (8 + 7) = 375 ms. When a medal payout occurs in a game in which the output of the ART signal is stopped, after a period in which the medal OUT signal is output after all reels stop and after the output of the medal OUT signal is completed, The output of the ART signal is stopped.

  FIG. 18 is a timing chart when the next game is finished before 2000 ms elapses after the game control of the game that won the special lip is finished and the output of the ART signal is started. The output of the ART signal does not end even if the next game newly started after the start of output ends, and after the game is started and the output of the medal IN signal for a predetermined period is completed, the ART signal is output. The output is finished.

  On the other hand, when returning to the state before the interruption of power when the power is turned on, when returning to the state during the output control of the ART signal, an output command of the ART signal is set before the return, and the ART signal is newly started from that point. Is output.

  Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, even after the slot machine 1 is turned on, the ART signal is output again even when the ART signal output control is resumed. The signal can be received reliably. FIG. 19 shows an example when the game is over after 2000 ms has elapsed since the start of the output of the ART signal, and FIG. 20 shows the game until 2000 ms has elapsed since the start of the output of the ART signal. Shows an example when is finished.

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 20, when the slot machine 1 is turned on and returns to the RT2 state, the ART signal is output even when the RT2 is not started or ended, so Even when the store is opened with the state remaining, the external device can be made to recognize the RT2 as today's RT2.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 20, when the next game is finished by 2000 ms after the output of the ART signal is started, the medal IN signal is output one after another in the game. The example in which the output of the ART signal is stopped after completion has been described, but it is output during a period in which the medal IN signal and the medal OUT signal cannot be output, and the timing to stop when 2000 ms or more has elapsed. The output of the ART signal may be stopped at any timing as long as the timing is different from (at the end of game control of the next game in the present embodiment). Further, when the next game is finished before 2000 ms elapses after starting the output of the ART signal, as shown in FIG. 21, when 2000 ms elapses from the output of the ART signal, The output of the ART signal may be stopped in a period during which the IN signal and the medal OUT signal cannot be output.

  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 a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a freeze command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout end to the sub control unit 91. A plurality of types of commands including a command, a gaming state command, a standby command, a stop command, an error command, a return command, a setting command, a setting confirmation 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 BET command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used to set the bet number, and is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game. Sent when a medal is inserted or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the number of bets in a state where is not set. Further, since the BET command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, it is possible to specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the BET 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 winning status of the internal winning flag and the type of the internal winning flag that has been established, 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 indicating that the control is performed in a freeze state, which will be described later, and a period during which the freeze control is performed, and is transmitted when the control is performed in the freeze state. In the present embodiment, when it is determined in step Sd4 in the game process shown in FIG. 14 that a special lip is won and the RT2 is controlled, the control is performed so as to freeze for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds). As it starts, a freeze command is sent. In this freeze state, the sub-control unit 91 side notifies that it is controlled by RT2, and performs processing for selecting the notification mode in RT2.

  Also, not only the control to RT2 or a specific lottery target winning, but also when a freeze lottery is performed to determine whether or not to control the freeze state when a predetermined condition is established, and when winning in that lottery The control for setting the freeze state for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) is started and a freeze command is transmitted.

  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 determination command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line LN, whether or not there is a winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the winning, and all the reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed. 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 gaming state command is a command that can specify the gaming state of the next game and the type of RT, 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. After the predetermined gaming state, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted, the reset operation is performed, and the stop state is released. At that time, 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 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 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 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.

  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.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are arranged on any winning line. 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 is a gamer. In addition, the winning combination includes a transition combination accompanied by a transition of the gaming state.

  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. 22 to FIG. 24 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41.

  Among the winning combinations, BB1 wins when the combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. Among the winning combinations, RB1 is awarded when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN.

  When winning BB1, it is controlled to a big bonus. While the gaming state is controlled to the big bonus, the BB signal is set in the RAM 41c. Further, while being controlled by the big bonus, the RB for BB in which the winning probability of a predetermined winning combination (for example, a small combination) is improved to a predetermined probability is controlled. While being controlled by the BB RB, the RB signal is set in the RAM 41c. That is, while the BB signal is set in the RAM 41c, the game is controlled so that the RB signal is set every game. The big bonus generated due to the winning of BB1 ends on condition that 247 or more medals have been paid out.

  When winning RB1, a regular bonus is controlled. While the gaming state is controlled by the regular bonus, the RB signal is set in the RAM 41c. The regular bonus generated due to the winning of RB1 is terminated on condition that 5 games or any winning combination is won 5 times.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (A), the gaming state is controlled by RT4 from when BB1 or RB1 is internally won until winning. Also, after BB1 or RB1 ends, the gaming state is controlled to RT0.

  Even if BB1 or RB1 is won in the internal lottery, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win these roles, they will not win these roles. This is because the symbols ("red 7" and "BAR") constituting BB1 or RB1 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R.

Among the winning combinations, the replaying combinations include seven types of replaying combinations of Lips 1 to 7 shown in FIG.
Lip 1 is awarded when the combination of “lip a / lip b-lip a-lip a” is aligned on the winning line LN.

  In the description of the symbol combination in this embodiment, “/” means “or”, “−” indicates “adjacent reel separation”, the left indicates “the symbol of the left reel 2L”, and the middle. Indicates the “design of the middle reel 2C”, and the right indicates the “design of the right reel 2R”. Thus, for example, it means a combination of two kinds of symbols, “lip a-lip a-lip a” and “lip b-lip a-lip a”.

  The lip 1 is also called a middle normal lip because the lip a or the lip b stops at least on the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C on the winning line LN.

  Lip 2 is awarded when the combination of “red 7 / white 7 / BAR / watermelon-orange / bell-bell” is aligned on the winning line LN. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22, “red 7-orange-bell”, “red 7-bell-bell”, “white 7-orange-bell”, “white 7-bell-bell”, “BAR-orange-” It means a combination of eight kinds of symbols, “bell”, “BAR-bell-bell”, “watermelon-orange-bell”, and “watermelon-bell-bell”.

  Lip 3 is awarded when the combination of “bell-lip a-lip a” is aligned on the winning line LN. As shown in FIG. 25 (A), after winning Lip 3 in RT1, it is controlled to RT3. When comparing RT1 and RT3, it can be said that RT1 is more advantageous for the player than RT3 in that it can win at least a special replay that triggers control of RT2. For this reason, the lip 3 is also called a fall lip.

  Lip 4 is awarded when the combination of “lip a / lip b-lip a-bell” is aligned on the winning line LN. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22, it means a combination of two kinds of symbols, “lip a-lip a-bell” and “lip b-lip a-bell”. As shown in FIG. 25A, after winning a lip 4 in RT3, it is controlled to RT1, which is more advantageous for the player than RT3. For this reason, Lip 4 is also referred to as a promotion Lip.

  Lip 5 is awarded when the combination of “bell-lip a-bell” is aligned on the winning line LN. As shown in FIG. 25A, after winning the lip 5 in RT1, it is controlled to RT2, which is more advantageous for the player than RT1. As described above, the lip 5 is also referred to as a special lip.

  Here, referring to FIG. 9, for the left reel 2L, the lip a or the lip b is arranged at a position below the bell, and for the right reel 2R, the lip a is arranged at a position one above the bell. Has been. Therefore, when the symbol combination of Lip 5 is aligned with the winning line LN, the combination of “Lip a / Lip b-Lip a-Lip a” rises to the right, that is, the symbol with the same or similar outer shape is aligned with the invalid line LM4 Become. On the other hand, when the lip 4 (promotion lip) wins, the same or similar external shape of the pattern does not appear on any line as when the lip 5 wins.

  For example, FIG. 25 (B) is a diagram for explaining an example of the reel stop appearance at the time of winning a Lip 4 (promotional lip) winning the transition from RT3 to RT1.

  In FIG. 25B, the region numbers 8 to 10 of the left reel 2L are stopped, the region numbers 9 to 11 of the middle reel 2C are stopped, and the region numbers 9 to 11 of the right reel 2R are stopped. As a result, the symbol combination of the promotion lip “Lip a-Lip a-Bell” is stopped on the winning line LN. Here, in any of the invalid lines different from the winning line LN, a combination of symbols having the same outer shape or similar to the outer shape is not stopped.

  On the other hand, FIG. 25 (C) is a diagram for explaining an example of the reel stop output at the time of winning a Lip 5 (special lip) winning, which is a trigger for the transition from RT1 to RT2. In FIG. 25C, the region numbers 14-16 of the left reel 2L are stopped, the region numbers 14-16 of the middle reel 2C are stopped, and the region numbers 6-8 of the right reel 2R are stopped. As a result, the special lip winning symbol combination of “BELL-LIP a-BELL” is stopped on the winning line LN. In addition, when a special lip is awarded, a combination of symbols “lip b-lip a-lip a” having the same outer shape and the similar outer shape is stopped on the invalid line LM4. This makes it easier for the player to recognize the special lip winning. Further, the special lip is a winning combination that is an opportunity to control RT2 which is advantageous for the player. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the control has been made to RT2.

  Returning to FIG. 22, the lip 6 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7 / lip a-white 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. The lip 6 is also called a middle lip 7 because it becomes a winning when the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” stops in the winning line LN. The lip 6 can be won only at RT2. When the middle lip 7 is derived at RT2 and the lip 6 is won, the navigation stock described later is always given. .

  Lip 7 is awarded when the combination of “bell-white 7 / watermelon / cherry-red 7 / white 7 / orange / cherry” is aligned on the winning line LN. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22, “Bell-White 7-Red 7”, “Bell-White 7-White 7”, “Bell-White 7-Orange”, “Bell-White 7-Cherry”, “Bell- "Watermelon-Red 7", "Bell-Watermelon-White 7", "Bell-Watermelon-Orange", "Bell-Watermelon-Cherry", "Bell-Cherry-Red 7", "Bell-Cherry-White 7", " It means a combination of twelve kinds of symbols, “bell-cherry-orange” and “bell-cherry-cherry”.

  The symbols constituting the lips 1 to 7 are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, when one of the lips 1 to 7 is won in the internal lottery, as a rule, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, the selected lip (if more than one lip is won, It can be said that it is a role that can win a prize. As will be described later, when a plurality of lips are won, reel control is performed so that the lip corresponding to the operation procedure wins.

  When winning one of Lips 1-7, there is no payout of medals, but the next game can be started without setting the number of bets again, so the number of bets corresponding to the number of bets that need not be set in the next game This is essentially the same as when the medal is paid out.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning roles, the small roles include Bell 1, Bell 2, AT1, AT2, AT3, AT4, AT5, AT6, AT7, AT8, Cherry 1, Cherry 2, Watermelon 1, Watermelon 2, One piece 1, One piece 2 , And one sheet 3 are included.

  Bell 1 is awarded when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is aligned on the winning line LN. Bell 1 is also called a middle bell because it becomes a winning when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” stops in the winning line LN.

  Bell 2 is awarded when the combination of “lip a / lip b-bell-lip a” is aligned on the winning line LN. Bell 2 is also referred to as a lower right bell because a winning combination is stopped when the symbol that is won in the winning line LN stops when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” stops in the invalid line LM3.

  The symbols constituting each of the bell 1 and the bell 2 are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, when the bell 1 or the bell 2 is won in the internal lottery, in principle, the winning bell 1 or the bell 2 can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R. I can say that.

  AT1 is awarded when the combination of “Lip a-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. AT2 is awarded when the combination of “Lip a-BAR-Cherry / Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. AT3 is awarded when the combination of “Lip a-Cherry-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. AT4 is awarded when a combination of “lip a-cherry-cherry / plum” is arranged on the winning line LN.

  AT5 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. AT 6 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-BAR-Cherry / Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. AT7 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-Cherry-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. AT8 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-Cherry-Cherry / Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN.

  AT1 to 8 are also referred to as upper bells because the winning combination is stopped by stopping the combination of “bell-bell-bell” on the invalid line LM1 when the winning symbol on the winning line LN stops.

  The symbols constituting each of AT1-8 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, even if one of AT1 to 8 is won in the internal lottery described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing according to the type of AT selected among AT1 to AT8. Otherwise, you will not win the winning AT. When winning one of Bell 1, Bell 2, and AT1-8, 13 medals are paid out.

  Cherry 1 is awarded when the combination of “Cherry-ANY-ANY” is aligned on the winning line LN. The cherry 1 is also referred to as a middle-stage cherry because the cherry on the left reel 2L is placed on the winning line LN.

  Cherry 2 is awarded when the combination of “BAR-ANY-red 7 / white 7 / orange / lip a” is aligned on the winning line LN. Each of the cherries 2 is also called a corner cherry because when the winning symbol on the winning line LN stops, the “cherry” of the left reel 2L stops at the lower stage and becomes a winning.

  Of the symbols constituting each of the cherries 1 and 2, the symbol of the left reel 2L is not arranged within five frames. Therefore, even if one of the cherries 1 and 2 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switch 8L is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning cherry will not be won. When one of the cherries 1 and 2 is won, four medals are paid out.

  The watermelon 1 is awarded when the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on the winning line LN. Therefore, the watermelon 1 is also referred to as a middle watermelon.

  The watermelon 2 is awarded when the combination of “Bell-Watermelon-BAR / Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. The watermelon 2 is also referred to as a lower right watermelon because the winning combination is stopped by stopping the “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” combination in the invalid line LM3 when the winning symbol is stopped in the winning line LN.

  The symbols constituting each of the watermelons 1 and 2 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, even if one of the watermelons 1 and 2 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are set at an appropriate timing according to the type of the watermelon selected among the watermelons 1 and 2. If you do not operate, you will not win the winning watermelon. When one of the watermelons 1 and 2 is won, ten medals are paid out.

  One piece 1 is awarded when the combination of “orange-orange-orange / lip a” is arranged on the winning line LN. One piece 2 is awarded when the combination of “red 7-BAR-orange” is aligned on the winning line LN. One piece 3 is awarded when the combination of “red 7-orange-orange” is aligned on the winning line LN.

  The symbols constituting each of the sheets 1 to 3 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, even if one of the sheets 1 to 3 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, the stop switch 8L at an appropriate timing according to the winning combination of one of the sheets 1 to 3, If the 8C and 8R are not operated, the winning single winning combination will not be won. When one of the sheets 1 to 3 is won, one medal is paid out.

  Next, the transition outcome will be described. The transition roll is won in the game in which the AT 1 to 8 of the small roles are won (winned in any of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4 and the right bell 1 to 4 described later). When none of the winning combinations can be generated (in the case of missing), it is a specific off-line symbol combination that stops at the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the transition items include a bell removal spill 1, a bell removal spill 2, and a bell removal spill 3. Bell removal 1 is a symbol combination in which “Lip a / Lip b-BAR / Cherry-Bell” is stopped on the winning line LN. Bell removal 2 is a symbol combination in which “Lip a / Lip b-Bell-BAR / Cherry / Plum” is stopped on the winning line LN. Bell removal 3 is a symbol combination in which “watermelon-BAR / cherry-BAR / cherry-plum” is stopped on the winning line LN.

  Bell removal 1 is stopped when the winning combination in the internal lottery is a right bell, which will be described later, and a winning cannot be generated. Also, the bell removal spill 2 is stopped when the winning combination in the internal lottery is a middle bell to be described later and no winning can be generated. Also, the bell removal spill 3 is stopped when a winning combination in the internal lottery is a left bell described later and a winning cannot be generated.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 25, RT0, RT1, and RT2 do not generate any winnings, and are controlled by RT3 after the transition is stopped.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 26 to 28, the lottery target combination read in the internal lottery, the number of determination values of the lottery target combination, and the reel control in the game winning the lottery target combination will be described. In the present embodiment, the winning combination and its winning probability differ depending on whether the gaming state is RT0 to RT4, RB, or BB. In FIG. 26 to FIG. 28, the vertical column indicates the types of lottery target roles that can be read out by internal lottery, and the horizontal column indicates the combination of winning combinations for each lottery target role, the gaming state to be selected, The contents of the reel control are also shown.

  The lottery target combination is provided with an internal lottery for only one winning combination and an internal lottery for a plurality of winning combinations at the same time. The internal lottery corresponding to the lottery target combination is shown in the winning combination column.

  In the gaming state column corresponding to the lottery target role, a circle indicates that the lottery target role is read out in the internal lottery when the gaming state is in effect, and an x symbol indicates the internal state when the gaming state is in effect. This indicates that the lottery target combination is not read in the lottery.

  Moreover, the numerical value shown below (circle) shows the number of judgment values. An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in correspondence with 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 “256” is set as the number of determination values is 256/65536. In the internal lottery, if no winning lottery is won, the game is lost.

  As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, when the gaming state is RT0, BB1, BB1 + lip, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong one, BB1 + weak one, BB1 + weak one, BB1 + weak One piece 3, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak watermelon, RB1, RB1 + Lip, RB1 + strong cherry, RB1 + weak cherry, RB1 + strong one, RB1 + weak one, RB1 + weak one, RB1 + weak one, RB1 + strong Watermelon, RB1 + weak watermelon, strong cherry, weak cherry, strong one, weak one 1, weak one 2, weak one 3, strong watermelon, weak watermelon, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right The bells 1 to 4 and the lip are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT1, BB1, BB1 + Lip, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong one, BB1 + weak one 1, BB1 + weak one 2, BB1 + weak one, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak Watermelon, RB1, RB1 + Lip, RB1 + strong cherry, RB1 + weak cherry, RB1 + strong one, RB1 + weak one, RB1 + weak one 2, RB1 + weak one, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak watermelon, strong cherry, weak Cherry, strong one, weak one 1, weak one 2, weak one 3, strong watermelon, weak watermelon, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, and 3-choice Lip 1 ˜6 are sequentially read out as the target combination of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT2, BB1, BB1 + Lip, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong one, BB1 + weak one 1, BB1 + weak one 2, BB1 + weak one, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak Watermelon, RB1, RB1 + Lip, RB1 + strong cherry, RB1 + weak cherry, RB1 + strong one, RB1 + weak one, RB1 + weak one 2, RB1 + weak one, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak watermelon, strong cherry, weak Cherry, strong one piece, weak one piece 1, weak one piece 2, weak one piece 3, strong watermelon, weak watermelon, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, lip, 7-set lip , And 7 Hearing Listening Lip are sequentially read out as a target combination of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT3, BB1, BB1 + Lip, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong one, BB1 + weak one 1, BB1 + weak one 2, BB1 + weak one, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak Watermelon, RB1, RB1 + Lip, RB1 + strong cherry, RB1 + weak cherry, RB1 + strong one, RB1 + weak one, RB1 + weak one 2, RB1 + weak one, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak watermelon, strong cherry, weak Cherry, strong one, weak one 1, weak one 2, weak one 3, strong watermelon, weak watermelon, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, lip and 6 choices Lips 1 to 6 are sequentially read out as the target combination of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT4, strong cherry, weak cherry, strong one, weak one 1, weak one 2, weak one 3, strong watermelon, weak watermelon, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4 , Right bells 1 to 4, lip, and 6-option lip 1 and 2 are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  In any game state of RT0 to RT4, strong cherry, weak cherry, strong one, weak one 1, weak one 2, weak one 3, strong watermelon, weak watermelon, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 are determined as lottery roles, and a common number of determination values is determined regardless of the gaming state. That is, the winning probability of winning a small role in the internal lottery is constant regardless of the gaming state. Note that the winning probability of winning a small role in the internal lottery may be determined so as to differ depending on the set value.

  Moreover, when comparing the number of determination values of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4, the left bell 1 to 4 is smaller than the middle bell 1 to 4 and the right bell 1 to 4, The winning probability is set to be low.

  In addition, when the number of judgment values of weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one to one, strong one, weak watermelon, and strong watermelon are compared, each of the lottery target roles (weak cherry, weak one) with “weak” attached. The lottery target role (strong cherry, strong one, strong watermelon) to which “strong” is attached is smaller than the winning combination, and the winning probability is set lower.

  As will be described later, when a weak cherry, strong cherry, or strong watermelon is won, an AT lottery will be held, and when a lottery target with “strong” will be selected rather than a lottery target with “weak” attached Will win the AT with a higher probability. Accordingly, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation for winning the lottery subject with “strong” than the lottery subject with “weak”.

  Next, the number of determination values of Lip, 6-choice Lip 1-6, 3-choice Lip 1-6, 7-match Lip, and 7-Hearing Lip are compared for each gaming state. The probability of winning one of the re-game players is set to RT2 so that RT2 is the highest, and then RT1, RT3, and RT4 are lower than RT2 with substantially the same probability.

  Further, when comparing the number of determination values of the lip in RT2, the 7th lip and the 7th hearing lip, the 7th lip and the 7th hearing lip are smaller than the lip, and the winning probability is set to be lower. Among them, 7 rips are set to win with extremely low probability. Further, in the present embodiment, when a lip 6 having a white 7 pattern wins when winning 7 rips, the navigation stock described later is always given. Therefore, in RT2, it is possible to have a sense of expectation and a sense of premiere for winning 7 rips.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 28, when the gaming state is RB, the RB left bell and the RB right bell are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is BB, all combinations, BB combination 1 to 3 and BB combination listening 1 to 3 are sequentially read out as internal lottery target combinations.

  Next, the contents of the reel control will be described. Control for stopping the winning combination determined in accordance with the type of the winning winning combination (winning winning combination) and the operating procedure of the stop switches 8L to 8R in the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames. Done.

  When one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 is elected, the reel on which the stop operation is first performed (the first stopped reel) is the left reel. Depending on whether the reel is 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R, control is performed so that the bell 1 or the bell 2 is aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of up to four frames.

  When the left bell 1 is won and the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the control is performed so that the bell 2 of the selected small role is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. On the other hand, when the left bell 1 is elected and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the control of stopping the AT1 or AT4 among the selected small roles on the winning line LN within the drawable range. I do. As described above, the symbols constituting AT1 and AT4 are not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, respectively. Therefore, when each of the stop switches 8L to 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to either AT1 or AT4, the corresponding AT1 or AT4 can be won, but the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing. In some cases, control is performed so that the bell removal spill 3 out of the transition outcomes is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped without winning.

  Similarly, in the game in which any of the left bells 2 to 4 is won, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the control for stopping the bell 2 in the winning small role in line with the winning line LN is stopped. I do. On the other hand, when any of the left bells 2 to 4 is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the ATs of the selected small roles are aligned on the winning line LN within the drawable range. Control to stop. As described above, none of the symbols constituting the AT are arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, each stop switch 8L to 8R can win the corresponding AT when the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing according to the winning AT, but if the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, a prize is awarded. Instead, the control is performed to stop the bell removal spillage 3 on the payout line LN out of the transition outcomes.

  The same applies when one of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4 is won. In other words, if the first stop reel in the game that is elected to any of the middle bells 1 to 4 is the middle reel 2C, the symbol combination of the bell 1 of the elected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN. If it is a reel other than the middle reel 2C, the winning combination of AT 1 to 8 is pulled to the winning line LN within the drawable range and stopped. If the AT symbol combination currently being drawn cannot be pulled into the winning line LN and stopped, control is performed so that the bell dropout 2 is shifted to the winning line LN and stopped.

  Further, when the first stop reel in the game in which any of the right bells 1 to 4 is won is the right reel 2R, the symbol combination of the bell 1 among the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN. If it is a reel other than the right reel 2R, the winning combination of AT 1 to 8 is pulled to the winning line LN within the drawable range and stopped. When the AT symbol combination currently being drawn cannot be pulled into the winning line LN and stopped, control is performed so that the bell removal 1 is aligned with the winning line LN and is stopped.

  As described above, when one of the left bells 1 to 4 is won, reel control is performed so as to surely win the bell 2 when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time. When the first stop is performed, the reel control is performed so that the winning AT is awarded only when the pull-in is possible, and when all the pull-in is not possible, all of the ATs are dropped and the transition outcome is derived.

  In addition, when one of the middle bells 1 to 4 is won, reel control is performed so that the bell 1 is surely won when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time. When the operation is stopped, the reel control is performed so that the winning AT is won only when the pull-in is possible, and when the pull-in is impossible, all the winning ATs are dropped and the transition outcome is derived.

  When one of the right bells 1 to 4 is won, reel control is performed so that the bell 1 is surely won when the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time. When the operation is stopped, the reel control is performed so that the winning AT is won only when the pull-in is possible, and when the pull-in is impossible, all the winning ATs are dropped and the transition outcome is derived.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first stop reel for surely winning the bell 1 or 2 is made different depending on whether the left bell is won, the middle bell is won, or the right bell is won. Thus, the operation procedure for winning (a winning operation procedure) and the operation procedure for avoiding the derivation of the shift outcome can be made different.

  As described above, the winning probability of the left bell is set to be lower than that of the middle bell and the right bell. Further, as described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the left reel 2L is not stopped for the first time when the performance state is not AT, the left penalty is imposed on the left by taking a predetermined penalty disadvantageous to the player. The reel 2L is designed to stop for the first time. For this reason, it is difficult to reliably win the bell when not winning the AT, particularly when the middle bell or the right bell is won. Therefore, if the AT ends and is controlled to be non-AT at RT1, the transition outcome is stopped with a high probability, and it is difficult to maintain the RT1. On the other hand, when the production state is AT, a penalty is not imposed by not stopping the left reel 2L for the first time. Therefore, the operation according to the navigation production when the left bell, the middle bell, and the right bell are won. By performing the stop operation according to the procedure, it is possible to reliably win the bell, and even if the gaming state is RT1 or RT2, it is possible to avoid falling to RT3.

  In a game in which cherry 1 (middle cherry) wins, the cherry on the left reel 2L is stopped only on the winning line LN. On the other hand, in the game that won the cherry 2 (corner cherry), the cherry on the left reel 2L is stopped at the upper stage or the lower stage. Cherry 1 is won only when a strong cherry is won, but Cherry 2 can be won when a strong or weak cherry is won. Thus, when the cherry on the left reel 2L stops at the middle stage and a cherry prize is generated, the player can be notified that the strong cherry has been won, and the cherry on the left reel 2L stops at the upper stage or the lower stage. When a cherry winning is generated, the player can be informed that a weak cherry or a strong cherry has been won.

  In a game in which one to three weak ones are won, reel control is performed to stop a predetermined weak chance that is different from the transition outcome among combinations of outlier symbols. Also, in a game that is won by a strong one, reel control is performed to stop a predetermined strong chance eye that is different from the transition chance and the weak chance eye among the combinations of outlier symbols. The reel control is performed so that the chance can be stopped not only when the weak one or strong one is missed but also when the weak cherry, strong cherry, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, etc. are missed.

  In a game where a weak watermelon is won, watermelon 2 is given priority over the watermelon 1 within the drawable range and drawn into the winning line LN, the lower right watermelon is stopped, and the watermelon 2 cannot be drawn. Since 1 cannot be pulled in, reel control is performed to stop the weak chance or strong chance mentioned above.

  In a game where a strong watermelon is won, watermelon 1 is given priority over watermelon 2 in the pull-in range and drawn into the winning line LN, the middle watermelon is stopped, and if watermelon 1 cannot be pulled in, watermelon 2 is used. If the watermelon 2 cannot be pulled in, the reel control is performed to stop the weak chance or the strong chance.

  Further, in a game in which lip is won, control is performed to win lip 1 or lip 2 depending on whether or not the first stopped reel is the left reel 2L. In the case of the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R other than the left reel 2L, reel control for winning the lip 2 is performed.

  In a game that is elected to the 6-option Lip 1, if the left reel 2L is stopped first and then stopped in the order of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R, among the selected re-game players, Reel control is performed to stop the four symbol combinations aligned with the pay line LN, and when the operation is stopped by an operation procedure other than these, reel control is performed to win the Lip 1.

  In a game in which 6-option Lip 2 is won, if the left reel 2L is stopped first and then stopped in the order of the right reel 2R and the middle reel 2C, Reel control is performed to stop the four symbol combinations aligned with the pay line LN, and when the operation is stopped by an operation procedure other than these, reel control is performed to win the Lip 1.

  In a game that is elected to the 6-option lip 3, if the middle reel 2C is stopped first and then stopped in the order of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, the rep Reel control is performed to stop the four symbol combinations aligned with the pay line LN, and when the operation is stopped by an operation procedure other than these, reel control is performed to win the Lip 1.

  In a game in which the 6-option Lip 4 is won, if the middle reel 2C is stopped first and then stopped in the order of the right reel 2R and the left reel 2L, Reel control is performed to stop the four symbol combinations aligned with the pay line LN, and when the operation is stopped by an operation procedure other than these, reel control is performed to win the Lip 1.

  In a game in which 6-option lip 5 is won, if the right reel 2R is stopped first and then stopped in the order of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, When the reel control is performed to stop the four symbol combinations aligned with the winning line LN, the right reel 2R is stopped first, and then the middle reel 2C and the left reel 2L are stopped in this order. Among the winning combinations, reel control is performed to stop the lip 2 symbol combination in line with the winning line LN, and when stopped by an operation procedure other than these, reel control is performed to win the lip 1.

  In a game in which the 6-option lip 6 is won, if the right reel 2R is stopped first and then stopped in the order of the middle reel 2C and the left reel 2L, the rep When the reel control is performed to stop the four symbol combinations aligned with the winning line LN, the right reel 2R is stopped first, and then the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C are stopped in this order, the winning replay Among the winning combinations, reel control is performed to stop the lip 2 symbol combination in line with the winning line LN, and when stopped by an operation procedure other than these, reel control is performed to win the lip 1.

  As described above, the operation procedure for winning the Lip 4 which is the promoted Lip can be varied depending on which of the 6-select Lips 1 to 6 is won.

  Here, when it is RT3, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the probability of winning the 6-choice lips 1 and 2 in which the promotion lip wins is 0%. In the present embodiment, the left reel 2L is designed to stop first during non-AT. Therefore, during the non-AT, the promotion lip cannot be won, and the player plays the game at RT3 until controlled by the AT without shifting to RT1.

  When winning the 3rd choice lip 1, if the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, reel control is performed to stop the combination of the symbols of the rip 4 among the selected re-playing players in line with the winning line LN. When the others are stopped for the first time, the reel control for winning the lip 3 is performed.

  When winning the 3rd choice lip 2, if the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time, reel control is performed to stop the combination of the symbols of the rip 4 on the winning line LN among the selected re-game players. When the others are stopped for the first time, the reel control for winning the lip 3 is performed.

  When winning the 3rd choice lip 3, if the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, reel control is performed to stop the combination of symbols of the lip 4 in the winning line LN among the selected re-game players. When the others are stopped for the first time, the reel control for winning the lip 3 is performed.

  When winning the 3rd choice lip 4, if the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, a reel control is performed to stop the combination of the symbols of the lip 5 in the winning line LN among the selected re-game players. When the others are stopped for the first time, the reel control for winning the lip 3 is performed.

  When the 3-option lip 5 is won, if the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time, a reel control is performed to stop the combination of the symbols of the lip 5 in the winning line LN among the selected re-game players. When the others are stopped for the first time, the reel control for winning the lip 3 is performed.

  When winning the 3rd choice lip 6, if the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the reel control is performed to stop the combination of the symbols of the lip 5 in the winning line LN among the selected re-game players. When the others are stopped for the first time, the reel control for winning the lip 3 is performed.

  In this way, the operation procedure for winning Lip 4 or Lip 3 can be made different depending on which of the three-choice lips 1-3 is won. Further, depending on which of the three-choice lips 4 to 6 is won, the operation procedure for winning the replay 5 (special lip) or replay 3 accompanied by the transition to RT2 can be varied.

  As described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is designed to stop the left reel 2L for the first time during non-AT. For this reason, if you win 3rd choice Lip 1 or 3rd choice Lip 4 when you are not in AT, you can avoid falling lip winning, but you can effectively avoid falling lip winning when you win other 3 choice lip. Even if it is controlled to RT1 during non-AT, it becomes difficult to maintain RT1. On the other hand, when the production state is AT, a penalty is not imposed by not stopping the left reel 2L for the first time, so the stop operation is performed according to the operation procedure according to the navigation production when winning the 3rd choice lip. As a result, the falling lip winning can be surely avoided and the control to RT1 can be maintained.

  In addition, as described above, when one of the three-choice lips 4 to 6 is won, according to the order of the stop operation, the replay 5 (special lip) accompanied by the transition to RT2 is awarded. Control for winning a replay 3 with a transition to RT3 is performed.

  In the internal lottery, when the 3rd selection lip 4-6 is won and the special lip is won, a freeze that delays the progress of the game by not effectively accepting the operation of the stop switches 8L-8R for a predetermined period. Controlled by the state.

  When winning the 7th lip, the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, and when aiming at the white 7 symbol, reel control is performed to stop the lip 6 symbol combination aligned with the winning line LN. Further, when the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, but the white 7 symbol is not aimed, reel control is performed so that the symbol combination of the lip 7 is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. Further, when the parts other than the right reel 2R are stopped for the first time, the reel control is performed so that the symbol combination of Lip 1 is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. In the present embodiment, the navigation stock is always given when the lip 6 is won.

  In the case of winning 7 listening lip, when the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the reel control is performed so that the symbol combination of the lip 7 is aligned with the winning line LN, and when the other is stopped for the first time, the lip is Reel control for winning 1 is performed.

  When the gaming state is BB, reel control is performed so that the symbol combination of the bell 1 is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped regardless of which combination is won.

  When the RB left bell is won, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the reel control is performed so that any combination of symbols AT1 to AT8 is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If it is made, reel control for winning any one of the bell removals 1 to 3 is performed.

  When the RB right bell is elected, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the reel control is performed to stop any of the symbol combinations 1 to 3 on the winning line LN. When one stop is performed, reel control for winning any of AT1 to AT8 is performed.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 performs an internal lottery for the lottery target combination corresponding to the gaming state, performs reel control according to the lottery result and the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L to 8R, and pays out medals according to the display result. And game state transition. Further, the main control unit 41 transmits a command to the effect control board 90 according to the progress of the game.

  Here, referring again to FIG. 25A, the flow of the game will be described together. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25A, after the setting change state is finished or the bonus is finished, it is controlled to RT0. At RT0, the navigation effect is not executed without being controlled by the AT. In this way, since the navigation effect is not executed at RT0, it is highly probable when winning at any one of left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, and right bell 1-4 at RT0. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the bells and ATs are missed, and the transitional points are stopped on the winning line LN, and the transitional points are not stopped and are not shifted to RT3 indefinitely. In RT1 to RT4, the flow of the game is as described below depending on whether or not AT is in progress.

  First, the flow of the game when not in AT will be described. As described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is designed so that the left reel 2L is first stopped when the AT is not being performed. For this reason, when the player is not in the AT, the player performs a stop operation so as to stop the left reel 2L for the first time. As a result, the game flow is as follows.

  In RT3, the player moves to RT1 by winning a lip 4 (promotion lip). In order to win the Lip 4, as shown in FIG. 27, it is necessary to stop the operation procedure for winning one of the 6-choice lips 1 to 6 and making the promoted lip winning.

  However, the winning probability of the 6-choice lips 1 and 2 for winning the promotion lip when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time is 0%. Furthermore, since the left reel 2L is designed to stop first during non-AT, there is no possibility of shifting to RT1 unless AT is performed.

  Next, the flow of the game during the AT will be described. In RT3, when any one of the 6-choice lips 1 to 6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning the lip 4 is executed. For this reason, by performing stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT1 by Lip 4 winning.

  In RT1, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a lip 4 is executed when one of the three choice lips 1 to 3 is won. For this reason, RT1 can be maintained by Lip 4 winning by performing stop operation according to a navigation effect.

  Further, in RT1, when one of the three-choice lips 4 to 6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a lip 5 (special lip) is executed. For this reason, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by Lip 5 winning.

  If the AT is terminated and controlled to non-AT in RT1, the navigation effect will not be executed even if one of the three-choice lips 1 to 6 is won. Therefore, when the lip 3 wins, the transition is made to RT3. End up.

  In RT2, the navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the lip 6 is executed when the 7-piece lip is won. More specifically, for example, a navigation effect that notifies that the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time and that the white 7 symbols are aligned is executed. For this reason, a navigation stock can be given by Lip 6 winning by performing stop operation according to a navigation effect.

  In RT2, the same navigation effect is executed when winning the 7-listening lip when winning the 7-listening lip. Here, when a 7-listening lip is won, a normal replay such as lip 1 or lip 7 wins regardless of whether or not the operation procedure is followed. In this way, even if a 7-listening lip is won. By performing the navigation effect, it is possible to make the player think that he may have won 7 rips and to improve the expectation of the game. In addition, although the winning probability of 7 rips is low and rarely wins, in this way, by performing navigation effects on 7 listening lips, the player has the opportunity to expect to give navigation stock You can make a lot.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the AT is in progress, the navigation effect is executed so that the RT2 is controlled and the RT2 is maintained. Most of the games will be digested at RT2. In the present embodiment, the state controlled by the AT in RT2 that is advantageous to the player is particularly referred to as assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART).

  Further, the AT in this embodiment is 50 games for one set (consuming one navigation stock). In RT1 during AT, whether or not the internal winning result is a specific result (in this embodiment, winning 3 choice lips 4 to 6 is won), whether or not the lip 5 (special lip) is won. First, an AT start effect for notifying that the counting of 50 games is started is executed. When the control is performed by the AT at RT2, the AT start effect is executed immediately after the control by the AT.

  Further, when the transition from RT3 during AT to RT1 is performed, a message image such as “a little more until RT2” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, whereas when the transition from RT1 during AT to RT2 is performed, a T start effect is produced. The background image in the liquid crystal display 51 is also changed.

  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. Based on the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b based on the command received in the stage, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, etc. 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 the 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 sets 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 the present embodiment, when the betting number setting operation is performed during execution of the effect, that is, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a BET command indicating that the bet number is set, the effect being executed 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 addition, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the left reel 2L is first stopped based on the reel stop command received during non-AT, and performs control for giving a predetermined penalty according to the determination result. . The predetermined penalty is, for example, restricting the AT from being controlled over a predetermined period (2000 games), changing the AT winning probability in the AT lottery described later to a low probability, or not performing the AT lottery. This refers to performing control that is disadvantageous to the player.

  Note that there may be a case where the left reel 2L cannot be stopped for the first time due to a simple operation error. In such a case, a penalty is also imposed on a bona fide player. In order to solve this, when a predetermined penalty condition that can be inferred that the player has intentionally stopped the reels other than the left reel 2L in the first stop intentionally is satisfied, a penalty control is performed. It may be.

  The predetermined penalty condition is satisfied when, for example, the number of times that the reels other than the left reel 2L are first stopped before the predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games) is reached reaches a predetermined number (5 times). Also, based on the internal winning command, the winning determination command, and the gaming state command received during non-AT, the winning combination that does not win is won as long as the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time according to the gaming state. Or when the number of times determined in this way reaches a predetermined number (5 times) before the predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games) is consumed. Note that the winning combination that does not win as long as the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time according to the gaming state corresponds to, for example, the winning of Lip 4 during the winning of 6-option Lip 3-6 during RT3.

  Next, of the processes performed on the sub-control unit 91 side, processes related to AT will be described. The sub-control unit 91 controls the effect state to AT according to the gaming state, and performs AT-related processing for executing the navigation effect.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs AT lottery as to whether or not to control by the AT by executing the AT related process. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a predetermined AT lottery condition is satisfied based on a command from the main control unit 41, and AT lottery is executed when the predetermined AT lottery condition is satisfied. The AT lottery includes a navigation grant lottery that determines whether or not the number of navigation stocks is given, and a navigation stock lottery that decides the number of navigation stocks to be given.

  The number of navigation stocks indicates a period during which the AT can be controlled. By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks, the game is controlled by the AT until the game is consumed for a predetermined period of time (for example, 50 games after being controlled by RT2), during which navigation effects can be 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 because the AT is controlled over a longer period.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining an AT lottery table used for AT lottery. As shown in FIG. 29, in this embodiment, the navigation stock is given according to the winning probability set in the established AT lottery condition. In the AT lottery table, a distribution ratio to which navigation stock is given for each predetermined AT lottery condition is set corresponding to the number of navigation stocks (0, 1, 2, 3).

  More specifically, when the AT lottery condition is a weak cherry winning, the probability that the navigation stock to be granted is 0 is 90%, the probability that it is 1 is 10%, the probability that it is 2 or 3 Is set to 0%. In this way, when a weak cherry is won, navigation stock is rarely given.

  When the AT lottery condition is a strong cherry winning, the probability that the number of Navi stocks to be granted is 0 is 80%, the probability that it is 1 is 10%, the probability that it is 2 is 10%, and the probability that it is 3 Is set to 0%. As described above, when a strong cherry is won, the probability that a navigation stock is given is higher than when a weak cherry is won, but in most cases, no navigation stock is given.

  When the AT lottery condition is a strong watermelon winning, the probability of 0 Navi stock being given is 70%, the probability of 1 is 10%, the probability of 2 is 10%, the probability of 3 Is set to 10%. In this way, when a strong watermelon is won, navigation stock is not given with a higher probability than other weak cherry wins or strong cherry wins.

  When the AT lottery condition is Lip 6 winning, the probability that 0 Navi stock will be awarded is 0%, the probability that 1 is 50%, the probability that 2 is 30%, the probability that it is 3 Is set to 20%. In this way, when the Lip 6 is won, one or more navigation stocks are given with a probability of 100%. Note that the Lip 6 winning is established only when the white 7 symbols are arranged in a predetermined operation mode with the 7-equipped lip selected only at RT2. Therefore, it can be said that RT2 is more advantageous than other gaming states such as RT1.

  For example, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the controlled gaming state and winning status based on the gaming status command and the internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and determines whether the AT is based on the AT flag set during the AT. Whether or not the AT lottery condition is successful is determined.

  When the number of navigation stocks of 1 or more is determined in the AT 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 the number of navigation stocks in the RAM 91c. When the number of navigation stocks remains, and when the number of navigation stocks is further acquired by AT lottery, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the remaining number of navigation stocks. In the present embodiment, the AT is controlled according to the total number of navigation stocks determined in the AT lottery.

  When the navigation stock is acquired during the non-AT, the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT when a predetermined AT start condition is satisfied. The predetermined AT start condition is satisfied when a specific winning situation is reached. As an example of a specific winning situation, for example, when it is non-AT and during RT3, it is established when one of the 6-choice lip 3-6 is won, during non-AT and during RT1 In some cases, it is established when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, the right bell 1 to 4, and the 3 alternative lip 1 to 6 is won.

  The sub-control unit 91 stores an AT flag indicating that it is AT in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c and stores it in the AT when the AT start condition is satisfied when the non-AT and one or more navigation stocks are given. Control.

  Note that the AT start condition is not limited to what is established according to the winning situation, but after performing a predetermined continuous effect over a plurality of games triggered by the acquisition of navigation stock, It may be established when it is notified that it has been acquired. In this case, the continuous performance is executed according to a predetermined probability even when the navigation stock is not acquired. Thereby, the player can have a sense of expectation that the navigation stock has been acquired by executing the continuous performance.

  The sub-control unit 91 starts the control to the AT after performing the AT confirmation notification that the AT is controlled on the condition that the AT is specified from the AT flag in RT1 to RT3. To do. Thereby, the navigation effect is executed. For this reason, in RT3, there is a higher possibility of winning a Lip 4 (promotional lip) when one of the 6-option lips 3 to 6 is won, and as a result, control to RT1 is facilitated. Moreover, in RT1, a transitional stop or a lip 3 (falling lip) is made when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, the right bell 1 to 4, and the 3 alternative lip 1 to 6 is won. As a result, it becomes easier to maintain the control to RT1, and as a result, there is a higher possibility of winning a Lip 6 (special lip) when winning 3 choice lips 4-6, and as a result, RT2 It becomes easy to be controlled.

  In RT3 or RT1, in principle, navigation effects can be executed under the control of the AT without consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 displays a message image such as “AT in progress” on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, when shifting from RT3 during AT to RT1, a message image such as “a little more until RT2” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Note that the control to the AT is continued even when the RT3 is controlled to the RT1 by the Lip 4 (promotion lip) winning in the RT3 during the AT.

  When you win 3 choice lips 4-6 in RT1 during AT, you will consume (subtract) the number of Navistock after the winning game, regardless of whether you won lip 5 (special lip) in the winning game. The AT start effect is executed and the AT can be controlled while the 50 games are consumed. When the number of navigation stock is consumed, it is updated to a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of navigation stock stored in the RAM 91c. In addition, as a result of winning the 3rd selection lip 4-6 and winning the lip 5 (special lip) at RT1 during AT, when AT3 is shifted to RT3, the AT start effect is performed and the background image on the liquid crystal display 51 also changes. To do. Note that, when the three-choice lips 4 to 6 are already won in RT1, but the AT start effect is being executed without winning the lip 5, the AT start effect may not be newly performed.

  On the other hand, even if a lip 4 (promotional lip) is won at RT1 during non-AT, if any of 6-option lip 3-6 is won at RT1 during non-AT, other than left reel 2L Since this is the case where the reels are first stopped, there is a penalty that the AT is not controlled. For this reason, even if it is controlled by RT1, it is difficult to maintain RT1 because it is not controlled by AT and the navigation effect is not executed, and it is shifted to RT3 due to the stop of the transition or the Lip 3 (falling lip) winning. It will be.

  Further, when a Lip 5 (special Lip) win is made at RT1, a freeze command is transmitted from the main control unit 41 as described above. When the sub-control unit 91 receives a freeze command related to the control to RT2, and when controlling to ART, the sub-control unit 91 remains in a freeze state from the time when the freeze command is received until the next game is started. Control.

  When the number of remaining AT games reaches 0 and the remaining number of navigation stock is 0, the sub-control unit 91 displays a message such as “AT finished!” On the liquid crystal display 51 and indicates that it is not AT. The AT flag is updated to end the series of ATs. As a result, the navigation effect is not executed. Therefore, when winning one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4, the transition outcome is easily stopped, and as a result, RT 3 The possibility of being controlled is increased.

  On the other hand, when the number of remaining AT games reaches 0 and the remaining navigation stock number is 1 or more, the sub-control unit 91 executes the AT continuation effect to a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the navigation stock number. Update and continue control to AT. The AT continuation effect is executed, for example, by displaying a message “Still More!” On the liquid crystal display 51.

  When being controlled by the AT, the sub control unit 91 executes a navigation effect corresponding to a case where a navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state is won based on a command from the main control unit 41.

  Here, the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state will be described. First, as a navigation target combination corresponding to RT3, left bell 1 to 4 including AT, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4, and 6-option lip 1 to 6 are determined.

  In addition, left bells 1 to 4 including AT, middle bells 1 to 4, right bells 1 to 4, and 3 alternatives 1 to 6 are determined as navigation target roles corresponding to RT 1.

  Further, as the navigation target combination corresponding to RT2, left bell 1-4 including AT, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, 7 uniform lip, and 7 listening lip are defined.

  Furthermore, middle stage cherries, weak cherries, strong cherries, weak watermelons, and strong watermelons are defined as common navigation target roles in RT1 to RT3.

  As a navigation effect when winning one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4, the bell 2 is surely won according to the winning situation, and the transitional exit stop is avoided. The order of pressing is notified. For example, a message such as “It's left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning the left bell 1. Further, as a navigation effect when the middle bell 2 is won, a message such as “medium!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As a navigation effect when winning one of the 6-choice lips 1 to 6, a push order for reliably winning the promotion lip according to the winning situation is notified. For example, as a navigation effect when winning 6-option Lip 3, a message such as “First is middle! Then right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when the 6-option Lip 5 is won, a message such as “First right! Then next middle!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As a navigation effect when winning one of the three-choice lips 1 to 6, a push order for surely winning a promotion lip according to the winning situation is notified. For example, a message such as “It's left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning the 3rd choice Lip 1. In addition, as a navigation effect when winning the 3rd choice Lip 3, a message such as “It's right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As a navigation effect when winning one of the middle cherries, weak cherries, and strong cherries, for example, a message such as “Aim at the cherries!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the cherries are won. Is done.

  As a navigation effect when winning a weak watermelon or a strong watermelon, for example, a message such as “Aim at the watermelon!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the watermelon is won.

  When the 7-piece lip is won, a navigation effect for informing the push order for reliably winning the lip 6 is executed. For example, a message “Aim at White 7” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with a message “It's right!”.

  When winning a 7-listening lip, a navigation effect that informs the pressing order for reliably winning the lip 7 is executed. In the navigation effect, for example, “right A message such as “Aim for white 7” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with a message such as “!

  The mode of the navigation effect is not limited to the mode described above, and any mode may be used as long as the player can be distinguished according to the winning situation. The navigation effect is not limited to the one 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.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes a game state effect related to the current game state or effect state using electrical components such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55.

  Next, of the processes performed on the sub-control unit 91 side, the net increment counting process will be described.

  The sub-control unit 91 counts the net increase during the AT by executing the net increase counting process. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 executes a net increase notification effect in which the liquid crystal display 51 notifies the counted net increase by executing a net increase notification process. Furthermore, the sub-control unit 91 executes an AT start effect by notifying the remaining number of AT games by the liquid crystal display 51 by executing an AT start effect process.

  In this embodiment, after being controlled by AT in RT1, it is not immediately promoted to RT2, which is advantageous to the player, but in RT1, one of the three-choice lips 4 to 6 is won and a navigation effect is performed. As a result, it is promoted to RT2 for the first time by winning the Lip 5 (Special Lip). That is, if the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the navigation effect based on the winning of any of the three-choice lips 4 to 6, and as a result, a special lip is won, the player is promoted to RT2. On the other hand, if the player mistakenly operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R without following the navigation effect and, as a result, wins Lip 3 (falling-down Lip), the process proceeds to RT3.

  Then, the sub-control unit 91 performs the AT game number notification process by shifting to RT2 in accordance with the navigation effect or falling to RT3 without following the navigation effect, and displays the number of AT games of one set of 50 games in the liquid crystal display. This is displayed on the display 51. The displayed number of AT games is counted down every time one AT game is consumed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 first resets the count of the net increment during the AT to “0” by the net increment counting process and starts counting the net increment after being controlled by the AT. Then, the sub-control unit 91 performs the net increase notification effect when the process shifts to RT2 in accordance with the navigation effect or falls to RT3 without following the navigation effect, and the value of the counted net increase is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. To display.

  Here, since the winning probability of replay is higher in RT2 than in RT1, the net increase tends to increase as compared with RT1. On the other hand, since RT1 is less likely to win a replay than RT2, the net increase tends to decrease. For this reason, the net increase in medals is likely to decrease until it is promoted to RT2 after being controlled by the AT in RT1, and is likely to increase after being promoted to RT2. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the net increase is notified by the net increase notification effect, if the counted net increase is less than “0” (that is, minus), the actual net increase is counted. Regardless of the value (minus value), “0” is displayed.

  More specifically, at RT1, the transition to RT2 is performed according to the navigation effect, or when the AT game of one set 50 games starts after falling to RT3 without following the navigation effect, it is counted by the net increment counting process. If the net increment is equal to or less than “0”, the sub-control unit 91 resets the counted value of the net increment to “0”. Then, the sub-control unit 91 again counts the net increase from the time when the AT game of one set 50 games is started. On the other hand, if the net increment counted by the net increment counting process is “1” or more when the AT game of one set 50 game is started, the sub-control unit 91 continues the value of the counted net increment as it is. Use.

  Then, when one of the three-choice lips 4 to 6 is won at a predetermined timing, an AT start effect informing that the AT game of one set of 50 games has started is executed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the number of AT games Subtraction starts.

  Further, when the AT start effect is executed, a net increase notification effect for notifying the counted net increase is executed. Here, since the gaming state of RT1 is from the AT control until one of the three-choice lips 4 to 6 is won, the count of the net increase after the AT control is started tends to decrease. For this reason, when one of the three-choice lips 4 to 6 is won, the net increase count may be “0” or less. When the count of the net increase is “0” or less, an effect of notifying that the net increase is 0 is executed as the net increase notification effect.

  In this embodiment, if one of the three-choice lips 4 to 6 is won, regardless of whether or not it is promoted to RT2 according to the navigation effect, if the count of the net increase is “0” or less, the count is “0”. Reset to. After that, following the navigation effect, when the special lip is won and the process proceeds to RT2, the net increase tends to increase, so the display of the net increase on the liquid crystal display 51 also increases from “0”.

  On the other hand, when falling from RT1 during AT to RT3 without following the navigation effect, counting of the net increase is started from the time when control to AT is started in RT1.

  Then, when the game won in any of the three-choice lips 4 to 6 is finished, an AT start effect for notifying that the AT game of one set 50 games has started is executed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the next Subtraction of the number of AT games is started from the game.

  Further, when the AT start effect is executed, a net increase notification effect for notifying the counted net increase is executed. Here, since the gaming state of RT1 is from the AT control until one of the three-choice lips 4 to 6 is won, the count of the net increase after the AT control is started tends to decrease. For this reason, when one of the three-choice lips 4 to 6 is won, the net increase count may be “0” or less.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, if any one of the three-choice lips 4 to 6 is won, regardless of whether or not it is promoted to RT2 according to the navigation effect, if the count of the net increase is “0” or less, the count is “ It is reset to “0”. After that, if the player does not follow the navigation effect and wins the fall lip and falls to RT3, the net increment tends to further decrease, and the display of the net increment on the liquid crystal display 51 is also "0".

  Thus, even if the net increase in medals at the AT from RT1 to RT2, which is more advantageous than RT1, is less than “0”, the net increase is set to “0” when shifting to RT2. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from giving the player the impression that the net increase after the AT start effect is executed is reduced.

  Note that the value of the net increment counted when the net increment counted by the net increment counting process is less than “0” is not limited to “0”, and for example, the medal net increment is “10”. ”Or“ −10 ”may be used as the reference value.

  In RT3 where the ratio of staying is the highest, after the AT notification is made, it does not immediately shift to RT2, which is advantageous to the player. After winning the prize and moving to RT1, 3 choice lips 4 to 6 are elected in RT1 and the special replay wins, and then it moves to RT2 for the first time. Counting is started. For this reason, after AT notification is performed, the net increase in medals decreases until the transition to RT2, and the transition starts to increase after transitioning to RT2. The net increment displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 displays the value of the net increment counter only when the value of the net increment counter is 1 or more, while when the value of the net increment counter is 0 or less, the net increment is displayed. Regardless of the counter value, 0 is always displayed.

  When AT confirmation is issued and AT control is started, the value of the net increment counter starts counting at that time, but less than 0 until special lip wins and RT2 is entered. Then, the process proceeds to RT2, and until the value of the net increment counter becomes 1 or more, 0 is displayed as the net increment on the liquid crystal display 51, and the value of the net increment counter is 0. The value of the net increment counter is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a net increment from the time when the value exceeds.

  In addition, at the time when the special lip is won and the AT start effect is performed, there is a high possibility that the value of the net increment counter does not exceed 0. In such a case, when the AT start effect is performed, the value of the net increment counter is cleared to 0, and counting of the net increment counter is started again, and the AT start effect is performed. Thereafter, the net increment displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is increased at an earlier stage than when the value of the net increment counter is not cleared. In addition, it is possible to prevent the player from giving the player the impression that the net increase after the AT start effect is performed is reduced.

Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) In the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, the combination of Lip 5 “Bell-Lip a-Bell” for controlling to RT2 that needs to be informed of the control being higher than RT1 is the winning line LN When deriving upward, “Lip b-Lip a-Lip a”, which is a combination composed only of symbols having the same and / or similar outer shape, is simultaneously stopped on the line LM4 different from the winning line LN. For this reason, it is possible to make the player clearly recognize that the control is performed to RT2, which is highly necessary to notify that it is controlled.

  Furthermore, according to the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, the following problems can be solved. In the conventional slot machine, generally, the maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R until the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped is a predetermined time (for example, 190 ms (milliseconds). )). For this reason, when providing a winning combination that does not miss out regardless of the operation timing, each winning combination is configured within a range that can be drawn in within a predetermined time in each reel (in this embodiment, within 5 frames). It is necessary to arrange the pattern to be. As a result, the greater the number of winning combinations that do not miss, the more types of dedicated symbols that make up each winning combination.

  On the other hand, symbols as identification information drawn on a plurality of (usually three) reels cannot be provided indefinitely, and some restrictions are imposed. For example, the number of symbols drawn on each of the three reels is limited to a maximum of 21 per reel, and the number of symbols drawn on the three reels is limited to a maximum of 10 types in total.

  In the case of such a conventional slot machine as a background, for example, when trying to configure a transition combination with a transition to a predetermined gaming state with the same design, a small role (for example, Bell 1) or a re-game role ( For example, it is necessary to prepare a dedicated symbol for the transitional role as in the general role such as Lip 1). For this reason, there is a possibility that it may be difficult to design a dedicated symbol for a transitional role within the limits of the number and types of symbols. Also, in the case where the transitional combination can be won by stopping the reels in a predetermined pushing order (so-called correct pushing order), the transitional combination is configured within the range that can be drawn in within a predetermined time. Since it is necessary to arrange symbols, the number of dedicated symbols has to be increased, and there is a possibility that the design becomes more difficult.

  In order to solve such a problem, in the slot machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the symbol on the winning combination line LN of the transitional role for controlling to RT2 higher than RT1 that needs to be notified that the control has been performed. Instead of making the combination a non-specific combination (a combination of different types of symbols), “Lip b-Lip” is a combination of only symbols having the same and / or similar outer shape on the line LM4 different from the winning line LN. “a-lip a” was configured to be stopped simultaneously. As a result, it is not always necessary to provide a dedicated symbol for the transitional role, and it is possible to avoid increasing the number and types of symbols, and that the control is performed within the limits of the number, types, and arrangement of symbols. It is possible to make the player clearly recognize that the control is performed to RT2, which is highly necessary to be notified.

  (2) In the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, since the subtraction of the number of AT games is started by being controlled by RT2, it is highly necessary for RT2 to notify that it has been controlled. When controlled to such RT2, “lip b-lip a-lip a” is derived on the LM4 so that the player can clearly recognize that the subtraction of the AT game number is started. be able to.

  (3) In the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, since the difference in the degree of advantage from the gaming state before the control is greatly changed by the control by RT2, the control of RT2 is controlled by RT2. There is a high need to notify that this has been done. When controlled by RT2, “Lip b-Lip a-Lip a” is derived on LM4, so that the difference in the degree of advantage from the gaming state before the control is larger than when controlled by RT1. The change can be clearly recognized by the player.

  (4) In the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, the effect mode changes more than the degree of change in the effect mode before and after the control to RT1 by being controlled by RT2, so RT2 indicates that it has been controlled. There is a high need for notification. When controlled to such RT2, “lip b-lip a-lip a” is derived on LM4, so that the effect mode changes more than the degree of change of the effect mode before and after control to RT1. The player can be clearly recognized.

  (5) In the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, the ratio of notifying the navigation effect is higher than when RT1 is controlled by RT2, so RT2 needs to notify that it is controlled. Is expensive. When such a control is performed on RT2, “lip b-lip a-lip a” is derived on LM4, so that the player is notified that the ratio of informing the navigation effect is higher than that in RT1. Can be clearly recognized.

  (6) In the slot machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the advantage to the player is higher than when it is RT1 by being controlled by RT2, and therefore it is necessary for RT2 to notify that it has been controlled. Is expensive. It is clear to the player that the degree of advantage for the player is higher than when it is RT1 by deriving “Lip b-Lip a-Lip a” on LM4 when controlled to RT2. Can be recognized.

  (7) In the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, when the game is controlled to RT2, the game progress is controlled to freeze over the set delay period, so that “lip b-lip a-lip a” is displayed on the LM4. "And the player can be made to clearly recognize that the control to RT2 is performed more reliably.

  (8) In the slot machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the navigation stock to be controlled by the RT 2 is given, and after the control by the AT, the three-choice lips 4 to 6 among the plural types of winning combinations are determined and specified. Even if the net increase after the start of AT is negative with respect to “0” before the control is performed to RT2 by deriving the display result, the net increase is reduced when the AT start effect is executed. Since the subsequent count is performed after returning to “0”, it is possible to prevent the player from giving an impression that the net increase after the start of AT is decreasing.

  (9) In the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, when the AT start effect is executed, counting of the number of AT games to be determined for the end condition is started even when the control is not performed to RT2. Therefore, when the navigation effect is performed in the AT, it is possible to prompt the operation of the stop switches 8L to 8R in the operation mode specified by the navigation effect.

  (10) In the slot machine 1 in the embodiment described above, the output of the ART signal is not included in the period in which the medal IN signal or the medal OUT signal is output after the next game is newly started. Since the output of the ART signal is continued until the timing is reached, the time required for the external device such as the calling lamp device 200 to receive the ART signal can be secured without hindering the progress of the game, and the medal IN Since the output of the ART signal does not end when outputting the signal, the medal OUT signal, etc., the medal IN signal, the medal OUT signal, etc. received on the external device side such as the calling lamp device 200 are in RT2. It can be easily specified whether or not.

  (11) In the embodiment described above, in a game in which a navigation effect is executed during an AT, when it is determined that the operation is performed in a procedure different from the operation procedure specified from the navigation effect, the penalty in the AT is disadvantageous for the player. Control is performed. Thereby, for example, in the game in which the 6-choice lip 3-6 is won during RT3, the operation procedure for winning the lip 4 even though the navigation effect for winning the lip 4 is not executed. To prevent the inconvenience of being stopped when it should not have been stopped, such as “lip a / lip b-lip a-bell” being stopped as a display result during RT3. Can do.

  (12) In the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, the ART signal can be output when the Lip 5 winning, which is the control trigger for RT2, is established and the control to RT2 is started. The control timing for RT2 can be appropriately specified on the side.

  If there is a slight difference between the Lip 5 winning timing and the timing to start control of RT2 due to the interrupt processing (for example, it is determined that the Lip 5 winning is determined in one interrupt processing and the next In the case where the control to RT2 is started in the interrupt process), the ART signal may be output at the time of 7 lip winning.

  (13) In the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, the ART signal is output for at least a predetermined period (2 seconds). Therefore, the ART signal can be reliably detected even in an old external device that requires a relatively long time to detect the ART signal.

  (14) In the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, as shown in steps Sk110 to Sk113 in FIG. 15, FIG. 18 and FIG. When the started game ends, the output of the ART signal ends when the output of the medal IN signal, which is different from that at the end of the game at the specific timing, is completed. Therefore, the ART signal can be reliably detected in the external device, and the received medal IN signal, the medal OUT signal, etc. are signals in RT2 depending on whether the detection timing is a specific timing or a predetermined timing different from the specific timing. It can be clearly specified whether or not.

  Note that the specific timing and the game end time are not necessarily the same, and a slight deviation may occur. For example, it may be determined that the next game has actually ended in one interrupt process, and it is determined that the specific timing has been reached in the next interrupt process.

  (15) In the slot machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, as shown in steps Sa14, Sa16, FIG. 19 and the like in FIG. A signal is output. For this reason, even if power interruption occurs during the output of the ART signal, the ART device can reliably receive the ART signal after the return.

  (16) In the slot machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, as shown in steps Sa15, Sa16, FIG. 19 and the like in FIG. The ART signal is output over a period. For this reason, it is possible to specify whether or not the gaming state after the interruption of power interruption is RT2 on the external device side, and even if RT2 of the previous day is restored at the time of opening the store, It can be recognized as RT2 today.

Finally, the operational effects obtained from the positional relationship between the external passage hole 312 and the external connector receiving portion 1102 of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment described above will be described.
According to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the external passage hole 312 is provided at the upper right end of the back plate 301, and the external connector receiving portion 1102 is provided at the front end portion of the external output board 1000. The mounting release direction of the connector 1004 of the member 1003 is set to the front direction.

  Here, in the conventional slot machine, for example, as shown in FIG. 30A, the external connector receiving portion 1103 is provided at the upper end portion of the external output board 1000, and the mounting release direction of the connector 1004 is upward (bottom plate). (Direction from 303 to the upper plate 302). The external passage hole 312 is provided above the external output substrate 1000. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 30A, when the wiring 1005 exposed to the outside of the housing 1a is pulled upward, a force is easily exerted upward, which is the mounting release direction, and the external connector receiving portion 1103 is There is a possibility that the mounted state of the mounted connector 1004 is released. Therefore, for example, there is a possibility that the external connection member 1003 is pulled out of the slot machine 1 by a player who tries to cheat.

  In this case, external output signals (medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, ART signal, BB + RB signal, game waiting display signal, door open signal, setting change signal, setting confirmation signal, insertion error signal, payout error signal, etc.) provide information The signal is not output to the terminal board 1010. Therefore, for example, even if the player pulls out the external connection member 1003 and then opens the front door 1b, no door opening signal or setting change signal is output to the hall computer 140, and the hopper tank 34a or overflow tank 35 is not output. There is a possibility that the amusement store cannot deal illegally, such as when a medal stored in the game is taken out or a setting value is changed by operating the setting switch 38 or the like.

On the other hand, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30B, the external passage hole 312 is provided in the back plate 301, and the external connector receiving portion 1102 is connected to the external output. It is provided at the front end of the substrate 1000, and the mounting release direction is set to the front direction.
For this reason, as shown in FIG. 30B, even if the wiring 1005 exposed to the outside of the housing 1a is pulled, it is difficult for the force to work in the forward direction, which is the mounting release direction. The attached state of the attached connector 1004 is difficult to be released. That is, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can make it difficult to remove the external connection member 1003.
As a result, it is possible to prevent the external connection member 1003 from being pulled out of the slot machine 1 by a player who is trying to cheat. By monitoring the external output signal by the hall computer 1400, the game store can receive an internal medal. It is possible to deal with frauds that are taken out or whose settings are changed.

  In particular, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the mounting direction of the external connection member 1003 in the external connector receiving portion 1102 is set to the rear direction. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 30B, when the pulling direction of the wiring 1005 (the direction in which the player pulls the wiring 1005) is the rear direction, the mounting direction and the pulling direction are substantially the same. That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the tension direction is substantially the same as the mounting direction opposite to the mounting release direction. As a result, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the connector 1004 is not easily released, and the external connection member 1003 is further difficult to remove from the slot machine 1.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, not only the mounting direction is set to the rear direction, but also the front of the housing 1a is opened when the front door 1b is moved to the open position, and the external connector receiving portion. 1102 is exposed. For this reason, the connector 1004 inserted through the external passage hole 312 and inserted into the housing 1a is easily attached to the external connector receiving portion 1102 with the front door 1b moved to the open position. As a result, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can easily attach the connector 1004.

  As in the present embodiment, when the front door 1b is opened and the front of the external connector receiving portion 1102 is exposed, the mounting direction is preferably set to the rearward direction from the front to the rear. For example, when the front of the external connector receiving portion 1102 is exposed and the space below the external connector receiving portion 1102 is exposed with a wide space, the mounting direction is set upward. It may be set. In this case, since the mounting release direction is the downward direction (the direction from the upper plate 302 toward the bottom plate 303), if the external passage hole 312 is disposed above the external connector receiving portion 1102, the same as in the present embodiment. It is difficult to remove the external connection member 1003 (see FIG. 31B described later).

Furthermore, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the external output board 1000 is provided on the right side plate 305, and the external passage hole 312 is provided on the upper right end of the back plate 301.
For this reason, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, compared with the case where the external passage hole 312 is provided on the left side of the present embodiment, the external connector receiving portion 1102 in the wiring 1005 to the external passage hole 312 is provided. The length can be shortened. Therefore, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can reduce the dead space in the housing 1a due to the wiring 1005 while reducing the material cost of the external connector 1003.

Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the wiring 1005 is pulled compared to the case where the external passage hole 312 is provided on the left side, the components other than the backward component (mounting direction component) in the tensile direction. Is difficult to be included.
For this reason, the force of pulling the wiring 1005 hardly includes the force of the forward component (the component in the direction in which the mounting state is released, the component in the mounting releasing direction), and the mounting state of the connector 1004 is difficult to be released. Further, the force of pulling the wiring 1005 hardly includes the force of the left component, and the connector 1004 and the external connector receiving portion 1102 are not easily damaged due to the connector 1004 being pulled leftward.
As a result, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the external connection member 1003 can be made more difficult to remove compared to the case where the external passage hole 312 is provided on the left side, and the connector 1004 and the external connector receiving portion 1102 can be removed. Damage can also be reduced.

As shown in FIG. 30B, when the external output board 1000 is supported by the right side plate 305 and the external connector receiving portion 1102 is disposed at the right end of the housing 1a, Is more preferable as it is closer to the right end of the back plate 301, but the position of the external passage hole 312 is not limited to this. For example, if the external passage hole 312 is disposed on the right side of the back plate 301, the material cost of the external connection member 1003 can be reduced compared to the configuration disposed on the left side of the back plate 301, or the housing 1a. The internal dead space can be reduced, the external connection member 1003 can be made difficult to remove, and damage to the connector 1004 and the external connector receiving portion 1102 can be reduced.
If the external passage hole 312 is rearranged to the left, the dead space due to the wiring 1005 increases. For example, since the game control board 40 is supported on the left side of the external passage hole 312, when the external passage hole 312 is rearranged, the game control board 40 is rearranged downward. It is necessary to downsize the game control board 40 so that the width in the left-right direction becomes narrow.

When the external passage hole 312 is rearranged to the left, the line segment extending in the direction in which the connector 1004 is attached and detached (the front-rear direction, the direction in which the straight line extending straight to the back plate 301 extends), and the connector 1004 are external It is conceivable to change the arrangement with reference to an angle formed by a line segment extending from the connector receiving portion 1102 to the external passage hole 312.
For example, a position where a straight line extending rearward from the external connector receiver 1102 intersects the back plate 301 is A, a position of the external connector receiver 1102 is B, and a position of the external passage hole 312 is C. Think about the case. In this case, in order to make it difficult to remove the external connection member 1003 or to reduce damage to the connector 1004 and the external connector receiving portion 1102, the angle (∠ABC) formed by the line segment AB and the line segment BC is 45. It is considered preferable to set it to be less than or equal to °.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modified examples applicable to the present invention will be described.

[Relationship between external passage hole and external connector receptacle]
(1) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30B, a configuration in which the external passage hole 312 is disposed above the external output board 1000 (arranged higher than the external connector receiving portion 1102) will be described. However, the position of the external passage hole relative to the external output substrate 1000 can be arbitrarily changed. For example, as shown in FIG. 31A, the external passage hole 319 may be disposed below the external output substrate 1000 (disposed lower than the external connector receiving portion 1102). In this case, if the mounting release direction is set to the front as in the above-described embodiment, the connector 1004 is mounted even if the wiring 1005 exposed to the outside of the housing 1a is pulled from the external passage hole 319. It becomes difficult to be released. In this case, it is necessary to provide the external passage hole 319 while avoiding the reel unit 2 so that the wiring 1005 does not contact the reel unit 2 disposed below the external output substrate 1000.

  When the mounting release direction is set to the front direction, it is preferable that the external passage hole is provided so that the position of the external connector receiving portion in the vertical direction is the same (the same height). In this case, since it is difficult to apply an upward or downward force, the occurrence of damage to the connector 1004 or the external connector receiving portion is further reduced. In order to achieve such a configuration, for example, it is conceivable to change the arrangement of the external passage hole 312 and the third heat radiation hole 311c, but the wiring 1005 is in contact with the game control board 40 or the internal connection member. It is necessary not to do. In order to achieve such a configuration, for example, the size (area) of the external passage hole 312 is preferably set to a minimum size through which the wiring 1005 (or the connector 1004) can pass.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the external connector receiving portion 1102 is provided at the front end portion of the external output substrate 1000 and the terminal mounting release direction is set to the front direction has been described. As long as the mounting release direction component is not included in the direction, the position of the external connector receiving portion on the external output board 1000 and the mounting release direction of the connector 1004 can be arbitrarily changed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 31B, when the external passage hole 312 is provided above the external output board 1000, the external connector receiving portion 1104 is provided at the lower end of the external output board 1000. Thus, the mounting release direction may be set downward. In this case, the wiring 1005 extends upward from the external connector receiving portion 1104 to the external passage hole 312 (in the reverse direction of the mounting release direction, the mounting direction) inside the housing 1a. Even if the wiring 1005 exposed to the outside is pulled upward (see FIG. 31B) or pulled rearward, it is difficult to release the mounting state of the connector 1004 to the external connector receiving portion 1104. Even if the wiring 1005 is pulled downward, the wiring 1005 is caught at the lower end of the external passage hole 312, and the force based on the upward drag that the wiring 1005 receives from the lower end of the external passage hole 319 acts on the connector 1004. Become. As a result, the force applied to the connector 1004 is unlikely to include a downward component, so that the mounted state of the connector 1004 is difficult to be released.

  In addition, for example, as shown in FIG. 31C, when the external passage hole 319 is provided below the external output board 1000 contrary to FIG. 31B, the external connector receiving portion 1103 is provided. May be provided at the upper end portion of the external output board 1000, and the mounting release direction may be set upward. In this case, the wiring 1005 extends downward from the external connector receiving portion 1104 to the external passage hole 312 (in the reverse direction of the mounting release direction, the mounting direction) inside the housing 1a. Even if the wiring 1005 exposed to the outside is pulled downward (see FIG. 31C) or pulled rearward, it is difficult to release the mounting state of the connector 1004 to the external connector receiving portion 1103. Even if the wiring 1005 is pulled upward, the wiring 1005 is caught on the upper end of the external passage hole 319, and a force based on the downward drag that the wiring 1005 receives from the upper end of the external passage hole 319 is applied to the connector 1004. Become. As a result, the force applied to the terminal in the external connector receiving portion 1103 is unlikely to include an upward component, so that the connector 1004 is hardly released.

  As shown in FIGS. 31 (B) and 31 (C), when the mounting release direction is set to the upward or downward direction, the wiring 1005 is mounted inside the housing 1a. Although it is preferable to arrange so as to extend in the reverse direction of the release direction, they may be provided at the same height. In this case, since it is difficult to apply a force in the mounting release direction (upward or downward), it is difficult to release the mounting state of the connector. For example, when the wiring 1005 is pulled backward, the connector or the external connector receiving portion Since the force is directly applied, there is a problem that the occurrence of breakage is increased.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the external output board 1000 is supported by the right side plate 305 has been described. However, the position inside the housing 1a where the external output board 1000 is supported can be arbitrarily changed. . For example, the external output substrate 1000 may be supported at any position of the back plate 301 (see FIG. 31D), the upper plate 302, the bottom plate 303, and the left side plate 304.

At this time, when the external passage hole 312 is provided in the back plate 301, it is preferable to set the mounting release direction to the front direction. For example, as shown in FIG. 31D, even if the external output board 1000 is supported by the back plate 301, the external connector receiving portion 1105 is arranged so that the mounting release direction is the front direction. Since it is possible to prevent the forward component from being included in the force applied to the terminals in the external connector receiving portion 1105, it is difficult to release the mounting state of the connector 1004 to the external connector receiving portion 1105.
In this case, in order to prevent damage to the connector 1004 and the external connector receiving portion 1105, in order to make the angle (∠ABC) 45 ° or less, the external passage hole 312 and the external connector receiving portion 1105 It is considered preferable to bring

[Identification information with the same and / or similar outer shape]
In the above-described embodiment, identification information having the same and / or similar outer shape has been described using “lip a” and “lip b”. However, as shown in FIG. Alternatively, similar identification information can be described. FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining the same and / or similar symbols when a watermelon symbol is taken as an example. FIG. 32 shows determination results having the same, similar, or dissimilar outer shape when compared with other identification information when the watermelon symbol in the present embodiment is one identification information.

  FIG. 32 (x) shows a watermelon symbol as one piece of identification information, and other pieces of identification information that are the same, similar, and dissimilar to this are shown in FIGS. 32 (a) to (j). First, identification information having the same outer shape as that of one identification information will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 (a) and 32 (b).

  As shown in FIG. 32A, other identification information that is the same in outer shape as the one identification information but different in overall color and pattern is identification information having the same outer shape as the one identification information. For example, a watermelon design having the same outer shape as that of the watermelon design in the present embodiment but having a different overall color and pattern is the same design as the watermelon design in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (b), other identification information that is the same as one identification information but different in some colors and patterns is identification information having the same outer shape as the one identification information. . For example, a watermelon design having the same outer shape as that of the watermelon design in the present embodiment but having a different color or pattern is a design having the same outer shape as the watermelon design in the present embodiment.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 32C to 32I, the identification information having the similar outer shape to the one identification information will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (c), other identification information that is different from the one identification information only in size is identification information similar in shape to the one identification information. For example, a watermelon design that differs only in size from the watermelon design in the present embodiment is a design that is similar in outline to the watermelon design in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (d), other identification information that is different in that it includes a plurality of pieces of identification information having the same outer shape as the one identification information is identification information having a similar outer shape to the one identification information. For example, a watermelon symbol in which a plurality of watermelon symbols having the same outer shape as the watermelon symbol in the present embodiment overlap is a symbol having a similar outer shape to the watermelon symbol in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 32 (e1) and (e2), other identification information that is different in that a character is added to one identification information is identification information having a similar outer shape to the one identification information. For example, the watermelon design in which the character is attached to the upper part of the flesh of the watermelon design in the present embodiment, or the watermelon design in which the character is attached to the lower part of the flesh of the watermelon design in the present embodiment is the watermelon design in the present embodiment. The design is similar in shape.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (f), other identification information that is different from one identification information in terms of orientation and that is conceptually the same as one identification information is similar in appearance to the one identification information. Identification information. For example, a watermelon design whose direction is different from that of the watermelon design in the present embodiment is a design having a similar external shape to the watermelon design in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (g), other identification information which is different in that a part of one piece of identification information is missing but has the same outer shape as a whole is similar in identification to the one identification information. Information. For example, a watermelon design in which a part of the flesh of the watermelon design in the present embodiment is missing but has the same outer shape as a whole is a design similar in shape to the watermelon design in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 32 (h1) and (h2), other identification information which is different in that a part of one identification information is raised but has the same outer shape as the whole is different from one identification information. The outer shape becomes similar identification information. For example, a watermelon design in which a part of the flesh of the watermelon pattern in this embodiment is raised but the outer shape is the same as a whole, and a watermelon design in which the shape of a part of the flesh of the watermelon design is different but the outer shape is the same as the whole The watermelon design in the present embodiment is similar in design to the outer shape.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (i), other identification information that recalls the same identification information as the one identification information is identification information that is similar in appearance to the one identification information. For example, even if the watermelon design is different from the watermelon design that is cut to about 1/4 as in the watermelon design in the present embodiment, it is different in that it is cut to about 1/2 (the point that the cut is different) A watermelon design that conceptually recalls the same “watermelon” is a design that is similar in outline to the watermelon design in this embodiment.

  Further, even if the identification information differs from the identification information shown in FIGS. 32C to 32I in a plurality of points, it is recognized that the identification information is conceptually the same as the identification information. If it is possible identification information, the identification information is similar to the identification information of one identification information. For example, even if the watermelon design differs between the point shown in FIG. 32 (c) and the point shown in FIG. 32 (d), it can be said that the watermelon design in this embodiment has a similar external shape.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 32 (j), description will be given on identification information that is not similar to one identification information.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (j), the identification information having the same outer shape as the identification information described in FIGS. 32 (a) and 32 (b) and the identification information described in FIGS. 32 (c) to (i). The other identification information other than the identification information having the similar outer shape is the identification information having the dissimilar shape to the one identification information. For example, a bell design that is completely different from the watermelon design in this embodiment is a design that is dissimilar to the watermelon design in this embodiment.

  In FIG. 32, the one identification information shown in FIG. 32 (x) is the same as the other identification information shown in FIGS. 32 (a) and 32 (b), and the one identification information shown in FIG. 32 (x) Although the point where the other identification information shown in FIGS. 32 (c) to (i) has a similar relationship has been described, one of the identification information in FIGS. 32 (a) to (i) is the same as the other identification information. Or it can be said that there is a similar relationship. That is, the identification information shown in FIGS. 32 (x) and (a) to (j) is a group of identification information whose outer shapes are the same or similar to each other.

[Conditions for transition from RT2 to RT3]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the transition to RT3 is stopped by stopping the transition start in RT2 has been described. However, the transition condition from RT2 to RT3 may be established by, for example, digesting a predetermined number of games, or may be established by generating a winning combination for a specific combination (for example, a falling lip).

[About specific combinations]
In the above-described embodiment, the description has been given using “lip b-lip a-lip a” derived on LM4 in FIG. 25C as the specific combination derived on LM4 in FIG. . That is, in the present embodiment, the specific combination is described using a combination including only the same and similar external shapes, and as an example, “lip b-lip a-lip a” is described. . However, other symbol combinations may be used as the specific combination including only symbols having the same and similar outer shapes. Moreover, as a specific combination, the specific combination comprised only from a design with the same or similar external shape may be sufficient.

  For example, as specific combinations configured only by symbols having the same and similar external shapes, “lip b-lip a-lip b”, “lip b-lip b-lip a”, “lip a-lip a-lip b” Or “lip a-lip b-lip a” or the like. That is, it is only necessary that the symbols constituting the specific combination are the same or similar, and all the symbols do not become the same symbol.

  In addition, the specific combination including only the symbols having the same or similar outer shape may be “lip a-lip a-lip a” or “lip b-lip b-lip b”. That is, it is only necessary that each symbol constituting the specific combination is composed only of “lip a” or “lip b” having a similar relationship.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25C, when a non-specific combination of Lip 5 “Bell-Lip a-Bell” is derived on the winning line LN, “Lip b” is displayed on the line LM4. Although the specific combination of “lip a-lip a” is derived, the specific combination is not limited to be derived on the line LM4 but may be derived on another line. Furthermore, for example, when a non-specific combination of Lip 5 “Bell-Lip a-Bell” is derived on the winning line LN, it is not limited to letting one line derive a specific combination, but simultaneously specified on a plurality of lines. A combination may be derived. Moreover, the specific combination at this time is not limited to the same specific combination, and different specific combinations may be derived simultaneously on a plurality of lines. Further, as the number of lines from which a specific combination is derived increases, the gaming state may be controlled to be more advantageous to the player.

[About the first game state and the second game state]
In the embodiment described above, RT1 is exemplified as the first gaming state, and RT2 is exemplified as the second gaming state. However, the first gaming state and the second gaming state are not limited to this as long as the necessity of notifying that the second gaming state is controlled is higher than the first gaming state. For example, the second gaming state is not limited to a gaming state that is not controlled without going through the first gaming state, but may be a gaming state that is directly controlled from another gaming state without going through the first gaming state. Good.

[Advantage]
In the embodiment described above, the advantage degree is higher because RT2 has a higher probability of winning the re-gamer than RT1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if RT2 is more advantageous than RT1 due to the high probability of giving the navigation stock for specifying the number of games that can be controlled by the AT and the large number of grants. Good.

  In addition to the navigation stock, for example, when the number of games that can be controlled by the AT is determined and the AT is controlled until the determined number of games is consumed, the number of games that can be controlled by the AT is large. May be more advantageous than RT1.

  Further, when the number of times that the navigation effect can be executed is determined and the AT is controlled until the navigation effect is executed for the determined number of times that the navigation effect can be executed, the number of times that the navigation effect can be executed is large. RT2 may be more advantageous than RT1.

  In the above-described embodiment, RT2 is more advantageous than RT1, and the winning probability of the re-gamer that directly affects the payout rate of medals is exemplified. However, the value may be any value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate, for example. Specifically, for example, the sub-control unit 91 suggests whether or not the slot machine that can be controlled to a high probability state with a high probability of winning the AT lottery and a low probability state with a low probability of winning is a high probability state. Suggesting the effect for the user, executing the premiere effect on the liquid crystal display 51 together with the sound (special character appearing, executing the special bonus effect during the next bonus), suggesting the set value To execute a set value suggestion effect for performing, to give a point that can be exchanged for a service determined at a game shop where the slot machine 1 is installed by collecting a certain number, and to provide a bonus video and privilege information on a predetermined website The QR code (registered trademark) that can be downloaded by the user may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

[AT latency]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the control to the ART is continued as long as the remaining navigation stock exists in the ART has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if there is a remaining navigation stock during ART, the navigation period is controlled so that the AT is hidden without executing the navigation effect in the same manner as when the ART is terminated. Also good. For example, when the AT corresponding to one Navistock ends, even if there is a remaining Navistock, it is controlled to the incubation period with a predetermined probability, and the Navistock is consumed again after the incubation period has elapsed. You may make it control to AT.

[RT termination conditions]
In the above-described embodiment, the examples in which RT0 to RT3 are terminated by winning a specific combination or stopping the special outcome are described. However, RT0 to RT3 may be terminated by digesting a predetermined number of games.

[About the degree of change of the production mode before and after the game state transition]
In the embodiment described above, the degree of change in the production mode before and after the control from RT3 to RT1 during AT is a change in the production mode by displaying a message image such as “a little more until RT2” on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. An example has been described. Then, the degree of change in the effect mode before and after the control from RT1 to RT2 during AT is exemplified as the change in the effect mode due to the AT start effect being performed and the background image in the liquid crystal display 51 also being changed. explained. However, the degree of change in the production mode before and after the control to RT2 is larger than the degree of change in the production mode before and after the control to RT1 due to a change in other production modes, not limited to such a change in the production mode. It may be.

  For example, the output volume from the speakers 53 and 54 slightly increases before and after the control to RT1, whereas the output volume from the speakers 53 and 54 increases significantly before and after the control to RT2. Further, for example, the character on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 slightly grows before and after the control to RT1 (for example, the height increases by 5 cm, the age increases by 3 years, etc.), but the liquid crystal before and after the control to RT2 The character on the screen of the display 51 may grow greatly (for example, the height increases by 10 cm, the age increases by 10 years, etc.). Further, for example, an effect by the speakers 53 and 54 is added before and after the control to RT1 (one kind of effect means is added), whereas an effect and an effect effect LED 52 by the speakers 53 and 54 are added before and after the control to RT2. The effect by may be added (two types of effect means are added). In this way, the degree of change in the effect mode by one effect means increases, the number or types of effect means increase, etc., so that the player sensuously changes the effect aspect before and after control to RT1. What is necessary is just to feel that the degree of change in the production mode before and after the control to RT2 is greater than the degree.

[Other variations]
(1) In the slot machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the example in which the ART signal is output when the Lip 5 winning, which is the control trigger for RT2, is established has been described. It is not limited. A specific example will be described below.

    (A) After the start of RT2, an ART signal is output when a winning combination that is highly likely to be derived only at the above-described AT (a role that is very unlikely to appear if there is no navigation effect in RT2) is established. To do. As a result, the external device side can identify that it is highly likely to be controlled by the AT in addition to being in RT2 by receiving the ART signal.

    (B) After the start of RT2, it is determined that the control to RT2 is still continued when the number of specific games more than the expected value of the number of games for which RT2 is ended when the above-mentioned AT is absent. Sometimes, an ART signal may be output. Further, after the start of RT2, an ART signal may be output when the number of medals larger than the expected value of the number of medals that can be expected when the above-mentioned AT is absent is acquired. As a result, the external device side can identify that it is highly likely to be controlled by the AT in addition to being in RT2 by receiving the ART signal.

  (2) In the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the ART signal is output every time related to the control to the RT 2 has been described. However, if the AT and RT2 are interrupted due to a player's operation mistake or bonus winning during the AT and RT2, it is possible to move to the AT and RT2 again. Since the ART signal is transmitted to a series of ATs a plurality of times, it is impossible to accurately grasp the initial number of ATs in the external device. Therefore, the ART signal may be output only once during a series of ATs.

  When a series of ATs is an AT of 50 games corresponding to consumption of Navistock 1, in the above-described embodiment, an ART signal cannot be output every time Navistock 1 is consumed, and an external device is connected to a series of ATs. The number of times of control cannot be accurately grasped. In order to solve this, for example, the following processing may be performed to output the ART signal.

  For example, after outputting the ART signal due to the control to RT2, and further digesting the number of games (50 games) corresponding to the consumption of Navistock 1 after being controlled by the RT2, the non-AT In the case of RT2, the control to RT2 is still continued when the number of specific games (e.g., 8 games taking into account the number of judgment values such as the middle bell and the right bell) is greater than the expected number of games for which RT2 will end The ART signal may be output again when it is determined that it is in progress. That is, when the main control unit 41 digests the number of games corresponding to consumption of Navistock 1 and then determines that it is still controlled by RT2 even if the number of games that cannot maintain control to RT2 without AT is digested Assuming that the next navigation stock is consumed and in the controlled ART, the ART signal is output again. Thereby, even when a series of ATs is an AT of 50 games corresponding to the consumption of Navistock 1, it is possible to accurately grasp the number of times of control to a series of ATs in the external device from the number of times of receiving the ART signal.

  (3) In the slot machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, a specific timing for stopping the output of the ART signal can be reached by 2000 ms after the output of the ART signal is started. The example in which the output of the ART signal is continued until the predetermined timing after the timing is reached has been described.

  However, the specific timing may be set to be a timing that always follows a predetermined period after the output of the ART signal is started, regardless of an operation from the player. For example, the output of the ART signal may be stopped at the end of the second game after the output of the ART signal is started. In this case, on the external device side, for example, when it is not specified that RT2 is specified, when the output of the ART signal is stopped, it is specified that RT2 is controlled, and in the game ended this time and the previous game The medal specified from the medal IN signal and the medal OUT signal can be determined as a medal in RT2. In addition, when RT2 is specified, when the output of the ART signal stops, it is specified that RT2 has ended, and specified from the ended game and the medal IN signal and medal OUT signal in the previous game. The medal to be played can be determined as a medal that is not in RT2. As a result, it is possible to reliably detect the ART signal in the external device, and to prevent inconvenience that the predetermined period has not yet elapsed when the specific timing is reached after the output of the ART signal is started. it can.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, at least the time for operating the start switch 7 to start a new game, from the start of the output of the ART signal until the specific timing is reached, the reels 2L to 2L It takes time from the start of rotation of 2R until the reels 2L to 2R reach a constant speed and time to operate all the stop switches 8L to 8R. For this reason, in the slot machine 1, it is difficult for a situation in which the specific timing is reached until 2000 ms elapses after the output of the ART signal is started. In addition, it is possible to make the time required for reliably detecting the ART signal in the external device shorter than the shortest time required to complete one game in the slot machine 1, and in such a case, There is no situation where a specific timing for stopping the output of the ART signal is reached before 2000 ms elapses after the output of the ART signal is started. Therefore, the process of measuring the output time of the ART signal and the process of delaying the timing for terminating the output of the ART signal according to the output time of the ART signal may not be performed. Specifically, the process of steps Sk104, Sk106, Sk108, Sk110, and Sk111 to Sk113 in FIG. 15 is not performed, and the process shifts from Sk103 to Sk114. In this case, the process may be shifted to step Sk109, and if NO in step Sk107, the process may be shifted to step Sk114. Thereby, the processing burden required for outputting the ART signal can be reduced.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the medal IN signal and the medal OUT signal are exemplified as the game related signals output to the outside, but the game related signals are not limited thereto. If the game-related signal is a signal output in accordance with the progress of the game, for example, a game start signal indicating the start of the game, a reel stop signal indicating the stop of the reel, a medal insertion signal indicating that a medal has been inserted, It may be a settlement signal indicating that a credit or a set number of bets has been settled. The output of the ART signal as the specific gaming state signal may be configured to end at a timing not included in the period during which these game-related signals can be output.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the variable display device having the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided, and when all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and the combination of the display results derived to the three reels The slot machine where a prize is generated according to the above is explained. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving and displaying a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable can be used for one game using game value. On the other hand, the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets, and the display result is derived and displayed in all of the plurality of variable display areas. The slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived and displayed in each of the plurality of variable display areas has been described. However, when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. As long as the slot machine can be generated, the slot machine is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, but has a single reel or a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be.

  (6) A gaming device which is an external device such as the calling lamp device 200 in the above-described embodiment is provided in correspondence with the slot machine 1 and other types of slot machines in the embodiment. Further, when the slot machine 1 in the embodiment is used, when the reception of the ART signal from the slot machine 1 is completed, the bet number during the ART period is traced back by the number of games corresponding to the reception completion timing. It is necessary to identify and count the number of payouts. For this reason, the gaming apparatus such as the calling lamp apparatus 200 may include a setting unit for setting the number of games (for example, the previous game, the previous game, etc.) that goes back from the completion of the ART signal reception. . Further, the setting means may set the number of games to go back according to the ART signal reception timing (when the game is finished or when the medal IN signal is received). Thereby, the information in the ART can be accurately totaled in correspondence with a plurality of types of slot machines including the slot machine 1 and other types of slot machines in the embodiment.

  In the above-described embodiment, the ART signal is output for at least 2000 ms, but at least the time that can be specified on the external device side is sufficient, and the output time is appropriately selected according to the external device to be connected. Is possible. Further, the slot machine side may be provided with setting means for setting the minimum output time of the ART signal so that it can be arbitrarily set according to the connected external device. In this case, in step Sk108 in FIG. 15, it is determined whether or not the minimum output time set by the setting means has elapsed. If it has elapsed, the process proceeds to step Sk109, and if not, the process proceeds to step SK110. You may make it do.

  In the above-described embodiment, RT2 having a high probability of winning a re-gamer is applied as a gaming state in which the state is notified to an external device by outputting an external output signal for a predetermined period. Status, for example, so-called big bonus or regular bonus, where the probability of winning a small role is higher than usual, and where all small roles are allowed (reel pulling is partially limited and winnings for all small roles) CB (challenge bonus) and CT (challenge time), etc.) that are permitted, and a gaming state in which the probability of transition to a state advantageous to the player is higher than usual may be applied. Furthermore, the game state is not limited to a game state advantageous to the player. For example, the game state itself is disadvantageous for the player, but the game state can be started after a certain number of games. A disadvantageous gaming state may be applied as long as it is a gaming state where useful information can be obtained by specifying the end or the like.

  In the embodiment described above, the slot machine for setting bets using medals and credits is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of bets using a game ball as a game value. Or a full credit type slot machine that uses only credit as a gaming value to set the number of bets. When 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 above 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 any 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. In other words, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls by winning. Any of the slot machines can be used.

  (7) The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

(Embodiment 2)
In the second embodiment, a case where the slot machine 1 in the first embodiment described above is replaced with a pachinko gaming machine 700 will be described.

  First, an overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 700 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 33 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 700. FIG.

  The pachinko gaming machine 700 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 700 includes a glass door frame 702 formed in a frame shape that can be opened and closed in the game frame. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. And the board 706).

  A hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 703 is provided on the lower surface of the glass door frame 702. On the upper surface of the hitting ball supply tray 703, a chance button 7111 is provided that is operated when a specific effect is executed in the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). The chance button 7111 corresponds to the effect switch 56 of the slot machine 1 described in the first embodiment.

  Selection buttons 112A and 7112B that are operated when selecting various setting items and the like are provided on the front surface of the hitting ball supply tray 703 where the chance buttons 7111 are provided. The selection buttons 7112A and 7112B correspond to the stop switches 8L and 8R when the screen of the slot machine 1 described in the first embodiment is displayed.

  Under the hitting ball supply tray 703, there are an extra ball receiving tray 704 for storing game balls as game media that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 703, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 705 for emitting hitting balls (game balls). Is provided. A game board 706 (see FIG. 33) is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 702. The game board 706 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 707 is formed on the front surface of the game board 706 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down. A large number of nails for guiding a game ball are implanted in the game area 707.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 707, an effect display device 709 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. In the effect display device 709, a change display (also referred to as a variable display, an update display, or a cyclic display) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. The variation display of the effect symbol is executed in various variations such as scroll display and on-site switching display. The effect display device 709 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each. In the effect display device 709, an effect symbol display area for displaying an effect symbol on the display screen is provided. For example, three (left, middle, right) of the effect symbol display area (plural) ) Has a symbol display area as a display area for variably displaying the effect symbols. Each of these three effect symbols is an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. The effect display device 709 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variation control of the first special symbol is executed by the first special symbol display unit 708a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 709 to execute the effect display along with the variation display, and the second special symbol display unit 708a executes the second special display. When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 708b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  On the left side of the upper portion of the effect display device 709 in the game board 706, there is a first special symbol display (first variation display means) 708a that variably displays the first special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. Is provided. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display 708a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of displaying the numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. In other words, the first special symbol display 708a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. On the right side of the upper portion of the effect display device 709 in the game board 706, there is a second special symbol display (second variation display means) 708b that variably displays a second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. Is provided. The second special symbol display 708b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the second special symbol display 708b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  In the present embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. In addition, the first special symbol display 708a and the second special symbol display 708b may be configured to variably display, for example, a number (or a two-digit symbol) of 00 to 99, for example.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 708a and the second special symbol indicator 708b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator. The first special symbol is subjected to the variable display on the condition that the second special symbol display unit 708b does not execute the variable display of the second special symbol. For the second special symbol, the variable display is executed on the condition that the first special symbol display unit 708a does not execute the variable display of the first special symbol. That is, either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed without being variably displayed at the same time.

  For the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variation display is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 713 or the second start winning opening) 714), the display start condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The game is started based on the fact that the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening (a game ball has entered). Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  In the following description, the fact that the game ball has won the first start prize opening 713 may be referred to as a first start prize, and the fact that the game ball has won the second start prize opening 714 will be referred to as a second start prize. There is a case. The data related to the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied is held and stored as reserved storage data that is a right to perform variable display of the special symbol until the start condition is satisfied. Specifically, the on-hold storage data is stored in a predetermined area of a RAM 755 of a game control microcomputer 7560 described later. On-hold storage data for the first start prize is stored in the first on-hold storage buffer as first on-hold storage data with a predetermined number (for example, 4) as an upper limit, and on-premise storage data for the second start prize is stored in a predetermined number (for example, 4). Is stored in the second reserved storage buffer as second reserved storage data.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 700, a ball striking device for driving a driving motor in response to a player operating a ball striking operation handle 705 and launching a game ball to the game area 707 using the rotational force of the driving motor (see FIG. Not shown). A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 707 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 707, and then descends the game area 707. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 713 and is detected by the first start port switch 713a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display unit 708a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 709 starts the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol). Is done. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 713. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 714 and is detected by the second start port switch 714a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 708b starts the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 709 starts the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. That is, the change display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 714. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 709 is used for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 708a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 708b. The effect design (decoration design) is displayed as a variation design. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 708a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 709 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 708b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 709 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start point and end point of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the period of variable display is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). In addition, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 708a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 708b, the effect display device 709 causes the jackpot to be recalled. The combination of is stopped and displayed. The first special symbol display device 708a, the second special symbol display device 708b, and the effect display device 709 described above are variable display devices that display the variation of the identification information and derive and display the display result, and are used as a variation display unit. It is done.

  In the effect display device 709, when the variable display is started, for example, all of the left, middle, and right effect symbols start the variable display. Then, the left, middle, and right effect symbols that are variably displayed basically stop in a predetermined order (for example, a predetermined order such as the order of the left effect symbol, the right effect symbol, and the middle effect symbol). When a predetermined variation time has elapsed from the start of variation display, all the left, middle and right effect symbols are stopped and the display result is confirmed. The order in which the left, middle, and right effect symbols stop may be other than the order of the left, right, and center symbols. Further, the left, middle, and right effect symbols may be stopped simultaneously.

  A winning device having a first start winning port 713 is provided below the effect display device 709. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 713 is guided to the back of the game board 706 and detected by the first start opening switch 713a.

  A variable winning ball device (electric tulip) having a second starting winning port 714 (second starting port) through which a game ball can win is located below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 713. ) 715 is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening 714 is guided to the back of the game board 706 and detected by the second start opening switch 714a. The variable winning ball device 715 is opened by a solenoid 716. When the variable winning ball device 715 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second start winning port 714 (it is easy to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In a state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second starting winning port 714 than the first starting winning port 713. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning port 714. Note that, in a state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the closed state, it may be configured such that although it is difficult to win, it is possible to win (that is, the game ball is difficult to win). As described above, the state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the closed state may be a state where the game ball is difficult to win or does not win the second start winning port 714.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning port 713 and the second start winning port 714 may be collectively referred to as a start winning port or a starting port.

  When the variable winning ball device 715 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading toward the variable winning ball device 715 is very likely to win the second start winning port 714. The first start winning opening 713 is provided directly below the effect display device 709, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 709 and the first start winning opening 713 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The winning percentage of the second starting prize opening 714 is such that the nails are densely arranged around the area 713 and the arrangement of the nails around the first starting prize opening 713 is difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting prize opening 713. You may make it make higher than the winning rate of the 1st start winning opening 713.

  Below the first special symbol display 708a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 713, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start winning memory) 4 is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 718a composed of two displays (for example, LEDs) is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 718a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 708a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Below the second special symbol display 708b is a second special symbol hold comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 714, that is, the second reserved memory number. A storage indicator 718b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 718b increases the number of indicators to be turned on by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 708b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Further, the display screen of the effect display device 709 is provided with a first reserved memory display unit 718c that displays the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 718d that displays the second reserved memory number. (Each display area is provided). In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33, a variable winning ball device 715 that opens and closes only with respect to the second start winning opening 714 is provided, but the first starting winning opening 713 and the second start winning opening 714 are provided. Any of the winning openings 714 may be provided with a variable winning ball apparatus that performs an opening / closing operation.

  A reach state may occur during the effect symbol display on the effect display device 709. Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 709 constitute a part of the combination of jackpot symbols, the variation of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed continues. Or a display state in which all or a part of the effect symbols fluctuate synchronously while constituting all or part of a combination of jackpot symbols. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable areas are in variable display. In the present embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual effect may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 709 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set such that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than a normal reach (normal reach), and there is a high degree of reliability for the big hit. Such special (specific) reach is called super reach.

  As shown in FIG. 33, a special variable winning ball device 720 is provided below the variable winning ball device 715. The special variable winning ball apparatus 720 includes an opening / closing plate, and can be changed into an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be won and a closed state (second state) in which the game ball does not win. Device. Note that the special variable winning ball device 720 may be configured so that in the closed state, it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, it is difficult for the game ball to win). Thus, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 720 is in the closed state may be a state in which the game ball is difficult to win or does not win the special variable winning ball device 720.

  The special variable winning ball device 720 is a solenoid in a specific game state (a big hit game state) that occurs when a specific display result (a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 708a or the second special symbol display unit 708b. When the opening / closing plate is controlled to be in the open state by 721, the large winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. A game ball that has won a big winning opening is detected by a count switch 723.

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball device 720 is opened is called a round. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided, and when it is determined to be a jackpot, one of the jackpot types is selected. In this embodiment, the control example in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is opened only once in one round is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special variable winning ball is multiple times such as twice in one round. You may make it perform the control which makes the apparatus 720 an open state.

  A normal symbol display 710 (not shown) is provided below the effect display device 709. The normal symbol display 710 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 732 and is detected by the gate switch 732a, the display variation display of the normal symbol display 710 is started. In this embodiment, left and right lamps (designs can be visually recognized when lit) are alternately lit to perform variable display. For example, if the left lamp is lit at the end of variable display, it is a win. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 710 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol “◯”), the variable winning ball apparatus 715 is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 715 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 714). To change.

  In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 710, a normal symbol hold storage display 741 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 732 is provided. Every time there is a game ball passing through the gate 732, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 732a, the normal symbol hold storage display 741 increases the number of indicators to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable symbol display on the normal symbol indicator 710 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. There are four upper limit values for the number of ordinary symbols stored, and the normal symbol storage memory display 741 lights the display with these four as upper limits.

  Decorative LEDs 725 flashing and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 707 of the game board 706, and an outlet 726 into which a hit ball that has not been won is taken in at the bottom. In addition, two speakers 727R and 727L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 707. A top frame LED 728a, a left frame LED 728b, and a right frame LED 728c provided on the front frame are provided on the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 707. For example, the top frame LED 728a, the left frame LED 728b, and the right frame LED 728c are related displays in the pseudo-continuous rendering as the repetitive variation pattern (each re-variation period (including the initial variation period) in one variation period). When an effect such that the effect is executed) is executed, blinking control is performed.

  The repeated variation pattern is a variation pattern in which a specific effect display is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times after a special symbol and an effect symbol change display is started and a display result is derived and displayed, and then a reach effect is executed. . Here, the specific effect display is, for example, an effect display such as an effect display that changes again, and if it is an effect display that can be repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times, for example, an effect display other than the re-variable display such as a notice display is possible. There may be. In the present embodiment, as an example of a repeated variation pattern, an example will be described in which a pseudo variation pattern that can be repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times with re-variation as a specific effect display is used.

  Here, the pseudo-ream is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is a single fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for pseudo-continuous variation.

  In addition, the pseudo-ream is within the variation time determined with respect to one start winning prize in order to make it appear as if multiple symbols of variable display (variable display) have been executed for one starting winning prize. In this case, a special variation pattern (also referred to as a variation display pattern) in which temporary stop and re-variation are executed a predetermined number of times for all the symbol strings (left, middle, right). For example, as the number of re-variation repeated executions (also referred to as quasi-continuous re-variation times) increases, the reliability that is a big hit (the big hit is for all selection ratios including the big hit and the loss of big hit) The degree of the ratio that is sometimes selected, the ratio of the jackpot, that is, the reliability of the jackpot) increases. More specifically, the ratio selected when it is determined that the jackpot is high. In the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, a combination of symbols temporarily stopped in the effect display device 709 is called a temporary stop symbol combination. The combination of temporary stop symbols is determined as one of the pseudo consecutive chances among a plurality of types of chances (hereinafter referred to as pseudo continuous chances) composed of combinations of symbols other than the jackpot symbol combination. Further, when the pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed, some reach effect may be executed as a final reach state.

  Also, a prize ball LED 751 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 728b, and a ball cut LED 752 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame LED 728c. . The top frame LED 728a, the left frame LED 728b, the right frame LED 728c, and the decoration LED 725 are an example of a light emitter for performance provided in the pachinko gaming machine 700. In addition to the above-described various LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 700 (not shown).

  FIG. 34 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 731. As shown in FIG. FIG. 34 also shows a payout control board 737, an effect control board 780, and the like. A game control microcomputer 7560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to a program is mounted on the main board 731.

  The game control microcomputer 7560 includes a ROM 754 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 755 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 756 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O 757. In this embodiment, the ROM 754 and the RAM 755 are built in the game control microcomputer 7560. That is, the game control microcomputer 7560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the RAM 755 in addition to the CPU 756, and the ROM 754 may be externally attached or incorporated. Further, the I / O 757 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 7560 further includes a random number circuit 7503 for generating hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  In the game control microcomputer 7560, the CPU 756 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 754. Therefore, hereinafter, the game control microcomputer 7560 (or CPU 756) executes (or performs processing). Specifically, the CPU 756 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 731.

  The random number circuit 7503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to win a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. Random number circuit 7503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 7503 includes a numerical data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit selection setting function), a numerical data update rule selection setting function, and a numerical data update rule. It has various functions such as a selection switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 7560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 7503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using an ID number of the game control microcomputer 7560 (an ID number assigned to each product of the game control microcomputer 7560) stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 754. The numerical data obtained by the setting is set as an initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 7503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 7503 can be further improved.

  The game control microcomputer 7560 reads numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 7503 when a start winning to the first start port switch 713a or the second start port switch 714a occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and effect symbol Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a jackpot display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a jackpot display result. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  The RAM 755 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 755 is stored for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state by the game control microcomputer 7560 (special symbol process flag, value of each reserved memory number counter, etc.) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. Saved in. The data according to the control state by the game control microcomputer 7560 is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power failure or the like is restored after the power failure or the like occurs. is there. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 755 is backed up.

  A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 7560. A reset circuit that generates a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 7560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 7560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 7560 and the like are in an operation stop state. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 7560 or the like is output during a period in which the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer in which the reset signal is at a low level. The operation stop signal for stopping the operation such as 7560 is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Furthermore, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 7560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V, DC5V, etc.) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). Further, a clear signal (not shown) indicating that a clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 7560.

  Further, an input driver circuit for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 732a, the first start port switch 713a, the second start port switch 714a, the count switch 723, the general winning port switch 711, and the recovery path sensor 712 to the game control microcomputer 7560. 758 is also mounted on the main board 731. When the main board 731 receives the detection signals from the various switches, the main board 731 sends out a prize ball signal for executing a prize ball payout according to the various switches to the payout control board 737. When the payout control board 737 receives the prize ball signal, it drives the ball payout device 797 to pay out the prize ball according to the prize ball signal.

  The general winning opening switch 711 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 706 and detects, for example, a game ball that has entered a general winning opening (not shown) that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. Switch. Based on the detection of the game ball by the general winning opening switch 711, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  The collection passage sensor 712 is a transmissive optical sensor that is installed at a predetermined position in a common passage through which all game balls collected by the pachinko gaming machine 700 pass and detects the passage of the game balls.

  An output circuit 759 for driving a solenoid 716 for opening / closing the variable winning ball device 715 and a solenoid 721 for opening / closing the special variable winning ball device 720 forming a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 7560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 731. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as the hall computer 140 is also mounted on the main board 731. This information output signal corresponds to the BB + RB signal, ART signal, RB signal, BB signal, and the like of the slot machine 1 described in the first embodiment.

  The main board 731 having this information output circuit corresponds to the external output board 1000 of the slot machine 1 described in the first embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control means (configured by an effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 780 directs the contents of the effect from the game control microcomputer 7560 via the relay board 777. The control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 709 that displays the effect symbols in a variable manner is performed.

  In the present embodiment, an operation signal from the chance button 7111 is input to the effect control board 780, and a determination operation on the effect and the screen is executed in accordance with the operation signal from the chance button 7111.

  In the present embodiment, operation signals from the selection buttons 7112A and 7112B are input to the effect control board 780, and a selection operation on the screen or the like is executed in accordance with the operation signals from the selection buttons 7112A and 7112B.

  The effect control board 780 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer (not shown) including an effect control CPU and a RAM (both not shown). The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 780, the effect control CPU operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown) and receives a signal from the main board 731 input via the relay board 777. In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via an input driver and an input port (both not shown). Further, the effect control CPU causes a VDP (video display processor) (not shown) to perform display control of the effect display device 709 based on the effect control command.

  In the present embodiment, a VDP that performs display control of the effect display device 709 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer is mounted on the effect control board 780. The VDP has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer, and maps the VRAM therein. The VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data generated by the VDP. The VDP then outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 709.

  The effect control CPU reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 709, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. The effect control CPU outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP. The VDP executes display control based on data input from the effect control CPU.

  The production control CPU executes the production and the selection of the selection item on the screen or the like according to the operation signal input from the chance button 7111. The effect control CPU executes selection of a selection item on the screen or the like in accordance with the operation signal input from the selection buttons 7112A and 7112B.

  The effect control board 780 is connected to a power supply circuit (not shown), and the effect control CPU of the effect control board 780 has a power supply monitoring function for monitoring that power is supplied from the power supply circuit.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to an input driver (not shown) on the effect control board 780. The input driver allows the signal input from the relay board 777 to pass only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 780 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 780 to the relay board 777). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a means.

  Further, the effect control CPU outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 735 via an output port (not shown). Further, the effect control CPU outputs sound number data to the audio output board 770 via the output port.

  In the lamp driver board 735, a signal for driving the LED is input to an LED driver (not shown) via an input driver (not shown). The LED driver supplies a drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 728a, the left frame LED 728b, and the right frame LED 728c. Further, a drive signal is supplied to the decoration LED 725 provided on the game board 706 side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 735.

  In the voice output board 770, the sound number data is input to a voice synthesis IC (not shown) via an input driver (not shown). The voice synthesizing IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to an amplifier circuit (not shown). The amplifier circuit outputs to the speakers 727R and 727L an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by a volume (not shown). Further, control data corresponding to the sound number data is stored in a sound data ROM (not shown). The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  The total number of games and the number of BBs (the number of RBs) in the gaming history of the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment described above can be replaced with the total number of rotations and the number of big hits of the variable display of the effect display device 709 of the pachinko gaming machine 700. . In addition, the medal difference number calculated by the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment can be replaced with a game ball difference number obtained by subtracting the total number of game balls that have been thrown out from the total number of game balls that have been paid out. For example, the total number of game balls paid out can be calculated based on the detection results of the first start port switch 713a, the second start port switch 714a, the count switch 723, and the general winning port switch 711. Further, the total number of game balls that have been struck can be calculated based on the detection result of the collection passage sensor 712.

  In the present embodiment, the back of the game board 706 is covered with a transparent, box-like plastic case (not shown) supported by the game board 706. That is, the outside of each member such as the main board 731 supported on the back surface of the game board 706 is covered with a plastic case. This plastic case corresponds to the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 described in the first embodiment.

In this embodiment, the main board 731 is provided with an external connector receiving portion (not shown), and the plastic case is formed with a passage hole (not shown). The external connector receiving portion and the through hole correspond to the external connector receiving portion 1102 and the external through hole 312 of the slot machine 1 described in the first embodiment. Further, the position of the passage hole with respect to the position of the connector receiving portion is set so as to correspond to the position of the external passage hole 312 with respect to the position of the external connector receiving portion 1102 shown in FIGS.
Further, in this embodiment, although not shown, the main board 731 and the information providing terminal board 1010 are connected by a connection member 1003, and the connection member 1003 has a connector 1004 in a state where the wiring 1005 has passed through the passage hole. Is attached to the connector receptacle.

As described above, the contents of the first embodiment can be applied to the pachinko gaming machine 700.
In the second embodiment, the passage hole is provided in the plastic case covering the main board 731 and the like supported on the back of the game board 706 of the pachinko gaming machine 700, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, similarly to the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, when each member such as the main board 731 constitutes a pachinko gaming machine supported inside the housing 1a similar to the first embodiment, FIG. 30 (B) and FIGS. 31 (A) to 31 (D), it is also possible to provide passage holes 312 and 319 in the housing 1a.

  In the first and second embodiments, the housing (housing 1a, plastic case) is formed in a hexahedron shape including only a quadrangle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the external connector receiving portion may be covered. As much as possible, the housing can have any shape. For example, the casing 1a of the first embodiment is formed in a spherical shape, a hexahedral shape other than a quadrilateral, or a polyhedral shape other than a hexahedron, or the plastic case of the second embodiment is a hemispherical shape (dome shape) or an arbitrary shape. It is also possible to form the polyhedron in a shape divided into halves.

  In the first embodiment, the external connector receiving portion 1004 is provided on the external output substrate 1000. In the second embodiment, the external connector receiving portion is provided on the main substrate 731. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the wiring 1005 is exposed to the outside of the gaming machine (slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine 700) when the connector 1004 is attached, the external connector receiving portion is the housing (housing 1a, plastic case). It can be provided on any internal member.

  1 slot machine, 1a chassis, 1b front door, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 91 sub control unit, 140 hall computer, 200 Calling lamp device, 301 back plate, 302 top plate, 303 bottom plate, 304 left side plate, 305 right side plate, 301 back plate, 312, 319 external passage hole, 700 pachinko machine, 731 main board, 1000 external output board, 1003 External connection member, 1004 connector, 1005 wiring, 1010 information providing terminal board, 1101 internal connector receiving portion, 1102 to 1105 external connector receiving portion.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game and outputting game-related information related to the game to an external device,
A through hole that is provided in a housing of the gaming machine and through which a wiring of a connection member that connects the gaming machine and the external device can pass;
A connector receiving portion provided inside the housing and capable of mounting a connector included in the connection member;
With
When the wiring exposed to the outside of the housing is pulled from the passage hole in the mounted state in which the connector is mounted on the connector receiving portion, it is difficult for force to work in the direction in which the mounted state is released. A game machine, wherein a position of the passage hole with respect to a position of the connector receiving portion is set.