JP2014158809A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a game player complete execution till the last without wasting a predetermined rendering as much as possible, while securing a requirement of moving a game without being bothered by rendering.SOLUTION: When either of nine kinds of bonuses is newly won or a predetermined lottery is won in a normal game state, bonus winning notification rendering is initiated in a liquid crystal display unit from an end of time of a game. The bonus winning notification rendering is executed and completed in a certain period of time from initiation, and is canceled halfway if a setting operation of the number of bets before elapse of a certain period of time when a setting operation of the number of the bets is carried out. When the bonus winning notification rendering is not canceled, and executed till the last and completed, the kind of the bonus won in the operation of a start lever is notified if any kind of bonus is won, and the winning notification of a predetermined small combination is performed in a subsequent game state of the bonus. When the bonus winning notification rendering is canceled halfway, the kind of the bonus that is won is not notified immediately, and also the winning notification of the predetermined small combination is not performed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, and in particular, at least a predetermined effect executed after a display result is derived on a variable display device can be terminated halfway by operation of a game operation means operated to advance a game. Regarding possible slot machines.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels having a plurality of types of symbols as identification information drawn on the outer periphery, and each reel has a start lever by a player. Rotation is started by operating, and when the player operates a stop button provided corresponding to each reel, the rotation is stopped within a range of a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. . Then, a prize is generated according to the display mode derived when the rotation of all the reels is stopped.

  The types of winning combinations include bonuses for shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player, small roles for which a predetermined number of medals are paid out, and consuming a new medal (or game ball) for setting the number of bets There is a kind of replay that can play the next game. In order for a winning combination including a bonus combination to occur, generally, a winning flag must be set by winning an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when a start lever is operated).

  Also, in order to win a bonus among these roles, in general, not only the winning of the internal lottery but also the operating procedure of the stop button is a condition, and if the operating procedure of the stop button is not appropriate, the bonus There will be no winnings. In addition, when a bonus winning game is not won, the bonus winning flag is generally carried over to the next game.

  Whether or not you win the bonus is essentially an internal decision, but it has a big impact on the player's profits, and also has an impact on the player's gaming procedure. It is one of the most important information for players. Also, whether or not a bonus is won is greatly related to the profits that the player can obtain, and the player plays the game while expecting this, so that the expectation of the game can be effectively enhanced to enhance the interest of the game. In order to improve, there are many slot machines in which information indicating whether or not a bonus is won in an effect that requires a certain time to complete is notified to the player.

  However, for example, for a player who thinks that the information notified by such an effect is unnecessary by the information obtained from the display result derived to the variable display device, the progress of the game is continued until all the effects are executed. All you have to wait is annoying. Therefore, when the stage is advanced every time the stop switch is turned on (operation of each stop button), when the third stop switch is turned on during the output of the second stage of the second stage, the second stage of the second stage is produced. Even when all of the two stages have not yet been output, there is a technique in which the output of the second stage after that is omitted and the output of the third stage is started (for example, see Patent Document 1). .

  In addition, even if the notice effect by the effect drum is continued after the game is over, the notice effect being continued is canceled by the player's betting number setting operation, and is determined according to the internal winning situation in advance. In some cases, the effect drum is stopped when the scheduled stop symbol is derived to the display position (for example, see Patent Document 2). In addition, when the bonus combination is won and the bonus notification effect is being performed, if the player performs the setting operation of the bet number, it is not the bonus notification continuous effect that continuously suggests that the bonus combination is won, There has been a bonus lose notification effect that does not suggest to the player that the bonus combination has been won (see, for example, Patent Document 3).

Japanese Patent No. 3635576 (paragraph 0053, etc.) JP2003-93582 (paragraph 0166 etc.) JP 2007-130286 A (paragraph 0107 etc.)

  However, in the slot machines of Patent Documents 1 to 3, even if all of the production that was originally prepared is not executed because part of the production is omitted, it is exactly the same as the case where the entire production is executed. Because the game was able to proceed in this way, there was a case where the production that had been prepared was wasted. On the other hand, there is still a demand for allowing the game to proceed at its own pace without bothering the player with the performance being performed.

  The present invention secures the request that the player proceeds with the game without being bothered by the performance, and does not waste as much as possible the predetermined performance according to the determination result of whether or not to allow the derivation of the winning display result. It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine that can be executed to the end.

To achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the present invention includes:
A variable display device that allows a game to be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value (medal), and displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other in a variable manner. In the slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is completed by the display result being derived to the (variable display device 2) and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device.
Game operation means (medal slot 13, one BET button 14, MAXBET button 15) operated by the player to advance the game;
Prior determination means (step S203: FIG. 22) for determining whether or not to allow the derivation of a plurality of types of winning display results before the display results of the variable display device are derived for each game;
Derivation control means (step S204: FIG. 23) for causing the variable display device to derive a display result according to the determination result of the prior determination means;
At least after the display result is derived to the variable display device, an effect execution means (a liquid crystal display 4) for executing a predetermined effect (bonus winning notification effect) according to the determination result of the pre-decision means. Step S835),
When the predetermined effect is being executed by the effect executing means, when the game operation means is operated and the game is advanced, the effect ending means (step for ending the predetermined effect being executed halfway) S809),
A predetermined advantageous control that is more advantageous for the player than when the predetermined production is completed halfway when the predetermined production is completed to completion without being completed by the production ending means; Advantageous control means steps S817 and S820) for performing 9 selections (1) to (9) winning notification and bonus type notification).

  In the slot machine, after the display result is derived to the variable display device, a predetermined effect according to the determination result of the prior determination means is performed. If the game operation means is operated for the next game when the predetermined effect is being executed, the predetermined effect is terminated halfway. However, this predetermined effect may be completed to the end without being operated by the game operation means, and in this case, a predetermined effect that is more advantageous to the player than when the predetermined effect is terminated halfway. Advantageous control will be performed.

  The player operates the game operation means before the execution of the predetermined effect is completed to end the predetermined effect halfway and cannot advance the game. Therefore, normally, the game operation means is operated after waiting for the execution of the predetermined effect to complete the advantageous control. For this reason, the predetermined effect according to the determination result of the prior determination means can be executed to the end without wasting as much as possible.

  On the other hand, the player does not perform advantageous control, but before the execution of the predetermined effect is completed, the player operates the game operation means to end the predetermined effect halfway and play the game. Progress is not prohibited. Therefore, it is possible to secure a request that the player can freely advance the game without being bothered by the predetermined effect being executed in the effect means.

  Note that the predetermined advantageous control performed by the advantageous control means is to enable the player to proceed with the game advantageously (information enabling the game to proceed advantageously (specify the type of special display result described later). Including information that can specify a derivation operation procedure for deriving information and a small combination display result). In addition, the predetermined advantageous control performed by the advantageous control means does not directly improve the progress of the game, but gives any benefit to the player (for example, display of an image that cannot be normally viewed, etc.) (Execution of premium production).

In the above slot machine,
The pre-determining means includes a plurality of types of special display results (big bonuses (1) to (6), regular, with a transition to a special gaming state (big bonus, regular bonus) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state) Special determination means for determining whether or not derivation of any one of bonuses (1) to (3)) is allowed may be included.
In this case, the slot machine is
Stop operation means (stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R) operated by the player to stop the variation display of the identification information;
When it is determined that the derivation of any one of the plurality of types of special display results is permitted, and the special display result is not derived based on the determination, the determination that the derivation of the special display results is permitted is performed in the next game. Special decision carry-over means to be carried over thereafter (step S711: big bonus (1) to (6), regular bonus (1) to (3) winning flags are not deleted),
A special gaming state control means (step S205) for controlling the gaming state to the special gaming state when any of the plurality of types of special display results is derived as the display result of the variable display device; Can
The derivation control means includes
According to the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation procedure of the stop operation means, the variable display device derives a display result,
When it is determined by the pre-determining means that derivation of the first type of special display result among the plurality of types of special display results is allowed, and the stop operation procedure is operated in the first special procedure, First special display result deriving means for deriving a type of special display result and deriving a display result other than the first type of special display result when the stop operation unit is operated in a procedure other than the first special procedure. For example, in the big bonus (1), the stop button 12L is operated at the timing when the symbols No. 12 to No. 18 are positioned in the lower stage for the left and middle reels 3L and 3C, and No. 12 to No. 18 are assigned to the right reel 3R. And the stop button 12R is operated at the timing when the symbol is located in the lower stage),
It is determined that the derivation of the second type of special display result among the plurality of types of special display results is permitted by the pre-determining unit, and the stop operation unit is performed in a second special procedure different from the first special procedure. Is operated, the second type special display result is derived, and when the stop operation means is operated in a procedure other than the second special procedure, a display result other than the second type special display result is derived. The second special display result deriving means (for example, the big bonus (5)) operates the stop button 12L at the timing when the symbols No. 5 to No. 11 are located in the lower row for the left and middle reels 3L and 3C, and the right reel 3R includes a condition that the stop button 12R is operated at a timing when the symbols 5 to 11 are positioned in the lower stage. here,
The effect executing means executes, as the predetermined effect, an effect (bonus winning notification effect) indicating that the special determining means is allowed to derive the special display result,
The advantageous control means includes a special display result that is determined to be permitted to be derived by the special deciding means when the predetermined effect is completed to the end without being interrupted by the effect ending means. Special type information notifying means (step S820) for notifying information that can specify the type can be included.

  Here, a plurality of types of special display results are defined, but the operation procedure of the stop operation means for deriving each special display result is different for each type of special display result. Only that it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, and the special display result is not derived unless the stop operation means is operated according to the procedure determined according to the special display result of the type. However, the type of special display result determined to allow derivation is determined by operating the game operation means after waiting for the player to execute the predetermined performance in order to perform advantageous control. Possible information is broadcast.

  In this case, if it is assumed that the player can operate the stop operation means in a procedure according to the notified information, it is always determined that any one of a plurality of types of special display results is allowed to be derived. This kind of special display result is derived. On the other hand, if information capable of specifying the type of the special display result determined to permit derivation is not notified, the special display result may be missed to a certain degree regardless of the skill of the player.

  For this reason, information that can specify the type of the special display result determined to permit the derivation when the player operates the game operation means after waiting for the execution of the predetermined effect is completed is notified. Therefore, the disadvantage of missing the special display result can be prevented, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, if the player waits for the execution of the predetermined performance to be completed and then operates the game operating means, the result is that the special display result can be derived earlier at an early stage. Will also proceed smoothly.

In this case, the slot machine allows derivation by the special deciding means after digesting the number of games corresponding to the type of the special display result when the predetermined effect is ended halfway by the effect ending means. It is possible to further include a mid-end special type information notifying unit (step S825) for informing information capable of specifying the type of the special display result for which the effect has been determined.

  In this case, even if the player operates the game operation means before the execution of the predetermined effect is completed and ends the predetermined effect halfway, the type of the special display result determined to permit the derivation The type of special display result that is determined to allow derivation if the number of games corresponding to the type of special display result is digested even if the special display result is missed because the information that can specify is not immediately notified Since the information that can identify the player is notified, the player can be relieved even if the player operates the game operation means before the execution of the predetermined effect is completed.

In the above slot machine,
The pre-determining means includes special display results (big bonuses (1) to (6), regular bonus (1) with a transition to a special gaming state (big bonus, regular bonus) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state). ) To (3)) special decision means for deciding whether or not to permit derivation, and a plurality of types of small role display results (9 choices (1) to (9), watermelon, cherry) with game value addition ) May be included to determine whether or not to permit the derivation.
In this case, the slot machine is
Stop operation means (stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R) operated by the player to stop the variation display of the identification information;
When it is determined that the derivation of any one of the plurality of types of special display results is permitted, and the special display result is not derived based on the determination, the determination that the derivation of the special display results is permitted is performed in the next game. Special decision carry-over means to be carried over thereafter (step S711: big bonus (1) to (6), regular bonus (1) to (3) winning flags are not deleted),
When the special display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device, it may further comprise special gaming state control means (step S205) for controlling the gaming state to the special gaming state,
The effect executing means executes, as the predetermined effect, an effect (bonus winning notification effect) indicating that the special determining means is allowed to derive the special display result,
The derivation control means includes
According to the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation procedure of the stop operation means, the variable display device derives a display result,
When it is determined by the pre-decision means that derivation of the first type of small combination display result among the plurality of types of small combination display results is permitted, and the stop operation procedure is operated in the first small combination procedure The first type of small combination display result is derived, and when the stop operation means is operated in a procedure other than the first small combination procedure, a display result other than the first type of small combination display result is derived. The small combination display result deriving means (e.g., 9 selection (1)) operates the stop button 12L at the timing when the symbols No. 12 to No. 18 are located in the lower stage for the left reel 3L, and No. 12 for the right reel 3R. -18th condition is that the stop button 12R is operated at the timing when the 18th symbol is located in the lower stage),
It is determined by the pre-determining means that derivation of the second type of small combination display result among the plurality of types of small combination display results is permitted, and the second small combination procedure is different from the first small combination procedure. When the stop operation means is operated, the second type of small combination display result is derived, and when the stop operation means is operated in a procedure other than the second small combination procedure, the second type of small combination display result. The second small combination display result deriving means for deriving the display results other than (for example, the 9th selection (5) operates the stop button 12L at the timing when the symbols 5 to 11 are positioned in the lower stage for the left reel 3L. , The condition that the stop button 12R is operated at the timing at which the symbols 5 to 11 are located in the lower stage for the right reel 3R. here,
The advantageous control means informs that it is determined that derivation is permitted for the predetermined effect when the predetermined effect is completed to the end without being interrupted by the effect ending means. When it is determined by the small role determination means that the derivation of any kind of small role display result is permitted in the special gaming state controlled based on the special display result, the type of small role display result Derivation operation procedure notifying means (step S817) for notifying the player of information that can specify the derivation operation procedure for deriving the game can be included.

  Here, multiple types of small combination display results are defined, but the operation procedure of the stop operation means for deriving each small combination display result is different for each type of small combination display result. Only if it is determined that the derivation of the result of the type of small role display is allowed, and if the stop operating means is not operated in accordance with the procedure determined according to the type of small role display result, Not derived. It may be determined that the derivation of each small role display result is permitted even in the special gaming state controlled after the special display result is derived, but when a predetermined effect has been executed before that If the player has operated the game operation means after waiting for the completion, information capable of specifying the type of the small combination display result determined to permit derivation is notified.

  Even in this case, if it is assumed that the player can operate the stop operation means according to the procedure according to the notified information, it is determined that any one of a plurality of types of small combination display results can be derived. Sometimes this kind of small combination display result is always derived. On the other hand, if information capable of specifying the type of the special display result determined to permit derivation is not notified, the special display result may be missed to a certain degree regardless of the skill of the player. For this reason, the type of the small role display result determined to allow the player to operate in the special game state after waiting for the player to complete execution of the predetermined effect is determined. Since the identifiable information is notified and the player's profit can be increased in the special game state, the interest of the game can be further improved.

The slot machine is
Game value storage means (RAM 112, credit indicator 52) for storing the player's own game value;
Bet number setting means (one bet button 14, MAXBET button 15, steps S334, S335, S342, S343) for setting a bet number using at least the game value stored in the game value storage means;
Return control means (steps S404 to S406) for performing return control for returning the game value stored in the game value storage means in response to an operation of a predetermined game value return operation means (checkout button 16);
When the predetermined effect is being performed by the effect executing means, when the game value return operation means is operated, the adjustment effect end means (step) for ending the predetermined effect being executed halfway S843).

  In this case, the game operation means may be constituted by the bet number setting means (medal insertion slot 13, one BET button 14, MAXBET button 15). Further, the game operation means may be constituted by start operation means (start lever 11) operated by a player to start the variation display of the identification information.

  Here, the game value used for setting the number of bets in each game can be stored in the game value storage means, but when the player operates the game value return operation means, The game value stored in the game value storage means is returned. The player can play a new game by setting the number of bets using the game value stored in the game value storage means. However, after the winning display result is derived, the player can play a new game. It is also possible to stop the game there without doing it. When the game is stopped without playing a new game, the player usually receives a return of the game value stored in the game value storage means.

  In order to receive the return of the game value stored in the game value storage means, the game value return operation means must be operated, but when the game value return operation means is operated, the rendering means is predetermined. If the effect is still being executed, the predetermined effect is terminated halfway at that time. In this way, when the player stops the game only for the game concerned, the predetermined effect performed by the effect means is terminated when the game value return operation means that is normally operated is operated. By doing so, it is not necessary to continue useless effects for those who are trying to stop the game.

In the above slot machine,
In the case where the game operation means is composed of start operation means (start lever 11) operated by the player to start the variation display of the identification information,
The slot machine is
Bet number setting means (medal slot 13, one BET button 14, MAXBET button 15, steps S320, S334, S335, S342, S343) for setting the bet number using the gaming value;
Return control means for performing return control for returning the game value according to the bet number set by the bet number setting means in accordance with the operation of the predetermined game value return operation means (the settlement button 16) (steps S408 to S408). S410),
When the predetermined effect is being performed by the effect executing means, when the game value return operation means is operated, the adjustment effect end means (step) for ending the predetermined effect being executed halfway S843).

  Even after the player has once set a bet amount for a new game, the game may end without playing a new game. In this case, the player has already It is normal to receive a return of the set bet number. Here, if the predetermined effect is still being executed in the effect means when the game value return operation means is operated to receive the bet number return, the predetermined effect is terminated halfway at that time. In this way, if the player stops the game after receiving the bet number return, the predetermined production performed by the production means will be terminated, so that the player who wants to stop the game It is not necessary to continue useless production.

The slot machine is
Game value storage means (RAM 112, credit indicator 52) for storing the player's own game value;
Bet number setting means (one bet button 14, MAXBET button 15, steps S334, S335, S342, S343) for setting a bet number using at least the game value stored in the game value storage means;
Return control means (steps S404 to S406) for performing return control for returning the game value stored in the game value storage means in response to an operation of a predetermined game value return operation means (checkout button 16);
Continuous sound output control for continuously outputting sound effects (songs in bonus) beyond one game and outputting them from sound effect output means (speakers 7L, 7R, 7U) when the progress of the game is in a predetermined state Means (step S829);
Silence control means for performing control to reduce the volume level of the continuous sound effect when the gaming value return operation means is operated when the continuous sound effect is output by the continuous sound effect output control means ( Step S841) may be further provided.

The slot machine is
Bet number setting means (medal slot 13, one BET button 14, MAXBET button 15, steps S320, S334, S335, S342, S343) for setting the bet number using the gaming value;
Return control means (step S408-) for performing return control (settlement button 16) for returning the game value corresponding to the bet number set by the bet number setting means in accordance with the operation of the predetermined game value return operation means. S410),
Continuous sound output control for continuously outputting sound effects (songs in bonus) beyond one game and outputting them from sound effect output means (speakers 7L, 7R, 7U) when the progress of the game is in a predetermined state Means (step S829);
Silence control means for performing control to reduce the volume level of the continuous sound effect when the gaming value return operation means is operated when the continuous sound effect is output by the continuous sound effect output control means ( Step S841) can be further provided.

  In these cases, a continuous sound effect is output over one game when the progress of the game is in a predetermined state, but return control is performed according to the operation of the game value return operation means by the player. The volume level of the continuous sound effect is lowered. That is, when the game value return operation means is operated and the return control is performed, it is considered that the game is interrupted due to the player's will, but the continuous sound effect is loud while the game is interrupted. Since it is not output at the volume, it is possible to avoid inconvenience to surrounding players.

The slot machine is
First electronic components (one-sheet BET switch 45, MAXBET switch 46, insertion medal sensor 44, start switch 41, stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R, reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, A game electronic component including at least one of a payout sensor 81) and a second electronic component (reel motor 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, hopper motor 82) to which a signal related to the progress of the game is input;
The game electronic component is electrically connected, and a signal is input from the first electronic component and / or a signal is output to the second electronic component, thereby controlling at least the above-described game. A game control board (game control board 101) equipped with game control means (game control unit 110) including pre-determination means and derivation control means;
The gaming electronic component and the game control board are detachable by connection between connectors (board side connector 620a and cable side connector 610a / board side connector 621a and cable side connector 611a / board side connector 622g and cable side connector 612g) And at least one wiring (cables 601a, 601g) for electrically connecting the gaming electronic component and the gaming control board;
A relay board (operation part relay board 107) that is connected at least between the wiring and the connector and relays signal input and output between the gaming electronic component and the gaming control board;
A connection release restriction state in which the connection between the connectors on the wiring between the gaming electronic component and the game control board is unreleasable unless the release restriction member related to the connection between the connectors is destroyed. Connection release restricting means (connector restricting members 500, 650) to be formed,
The disconnection restricting means includes
The connection of the wiring (cable 601a) between the game control board and the relay board (board side connector 620a and cable side connector 610a / board side connector 621a and cable side connector 611a) cannot be released. First disconnection restricting means (connector restricting member 500);
Second connection release restricting means (connector) that disables the connection between the connectors (board side connector 622g and cable side connector 612g) of the wiring (cable 601g) between the relay board and the gaming electronic component Restricting member 650).

  In this case, not only the wiring connector between the game control board and the relay board but also the release of the connection between the wiring connectors between the relay board and the game electronic component is regulated, The release of the connection between all the connectors of the wiring provided between the electronic component for use and the game control board is regulated. As a result, it is difficult to perform any illegal act such as illegally inputting a signal related to the progress of the game to the game control board by replacing any connector with a connector such as an unauthorized driving tool, etc. Implementation etc. can be effectively prevented.

  In addition, since the connection release restriction state is formed by the connection release restriction means, in order to release the connection between the connectors, the release restriction member must be destroyed. Since it becomes extremely difficult to form a restricted state and takes time and effort, it is possible to more effectively suppress the cheating. Further, since the connection release restricting means includes the second connection release restricting means that makes it impossible to release the connection between the connectors of the wiring between the relay board and the game electronic component, illegal connection to the game electronic component is prevented. Signal input / output can also be prevented.

  Note that one or more relay boards may be connected between one game electronic component and the game control board. When a plurality of relay boards are connected, the connection release restricting means includes: It is preferable to include a third release restricting means for disabling the connection between the connectors of the wiring between one relay board and another relay board, and in this way, the electronic component for gaming And the release of connection between all connectors of the wiring provided between the game control board and the game control board are restricted.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to this embodiment. The front door of the slot machine 1 can be opened by inserting a key into the locking device 19 and rotating it clockwise. A variable display device 2 is provided on the upper front side of the slot machine 1. Inside the variable display device 2, a reel unit 3 including three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is provided. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated / stopped by driving the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR (see FIG. 3), respectively.

  The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages on the variable display device 2 when the driving of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, “red 7”, “white 7” “BAR”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “bell”, “JAC” are provided on the outer periphery of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively. , “★”, a plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols are drawn in a predetermined order.

  As shown in FIG. 2, for any of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, “JAC” is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less at the maximum. The “watermelon” and “bell” for the inner reel 3C are arranged at intervals of a maximum of 5 frames. For the left reel 3L and the right reel 3R, “watermelon” and “cherry” are arranged at intervals of 7 frames or less. For any of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, “red 7”, “white 7”, or “BAR” are arranged at intervals of 7 frames.

  In the reel unit 3, for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR (see FIG. 3) for detecting the reference position, and a reel lamp 3LP (see FIG. 3) for irradiating light from the back surface. 3). In this slot machine 1, a regular bonus (including a case where it is provided during a big bonus), which will be described later, can start the game only when the bet number is set to 3, and in other game states The game can be started both when 3 is set as the bet number and when 2 is set. Regardless of the number of bets set, the variable display device 2 has three upper, lower and middle lines, two diagonal lines, one valley-shaped combination of “upper-middle-upper”, “lower- A total of seven pay lines are set, each of which is a mountain-shaped combination of the “middle stage-lower stage”.

  Various display units are provided around the variable display device 2. Below the variable display device 2, a game number display unit 21, a credit display unit 22, and a payout display unit 23 are provided. The game number display unit 21 is configured by a game number display 51 (see FIG. 3) using a 7-segment display, and displays the value of a counter for counting the number of games and the number of winnings in a regular bonus described later. Furthermore, the game number display unit 21 is also used to display a code (error code) corresponding to the type of error that has occurred when an error has occurred.

  The credit display unit 22 is constituted by a credit display 52 (see FIG. 3) using a 7-segment display, and displays the number of credits accumulated as data according to the number of inserted medals and the number of paid-out coins as will be described later. The payout display unit 23 is composed of a 7-segment display payout display 53 (see FIG. 3), and displays the number of medals to be paid out when winning is achieved.

  On the left side of the variable display device 2, a one-bet display unit 24, two-bet display units 25 and 26, and three-bet display units 27 and 28 are provided. The 1-sheet, 2-sheet and 3-sheet betting display sections 24 to 28 indicate that the one-sheet, two-sheet and three-sheet betting lamps 54 to 58 (see FIG. 3) are turned on corresponding to the winning line, respectively. The number of bets set in is shown to the player.

  On the right side of the variable display device 2, an insertion instruction display unit 29, a start display unit 30, a weight display unit 31, a replay display unit 32, and a game over display unit 33 are provided. The insertion instruction display unit 29 indicates that a medal can be inserted by turning on the insertion instruction lamp 59 (see FIG. 3). The start display unit 30 indicates that the start lamp 60 (see FIG. 3) is turned on, so that the start can be started, that is, the operation of the start lever 11 can be accepted. The weight display unit 31 indicates that a weight to be described later is applied when the weight lamp 61 (see FIG. 3) is turned on. The replay display unit 32 indicates that a replay winning that will be described later has been made when the replay lamp 62 (see FIG. 3) is turned on. The game over display unit 33 indicates that the slot machine 1 has been stopped by turning on the game over lamp 63 (see FIG. 3).

  On the upper side of the variable display device 2, a liquid crystal display 4 is provided as a production means. The liquid crystal display 4 displays images for various effects according to the gaming state, the setting status of the winning flag, or the type selection of the symbols derived to the variable display device 2. As the effects performed in the liquid crystal display 4, there are a bonus winning notification described later and a nine-selection (1) to (9) winning notification in a bonus described later. Further, the liquid crystal display 4 can display various information directly or indirectly related to the game such as a game history.

  A medal slot 13, a single BET button 14, a MAXBET button 15, and a checkout button 16 are provided on a horizontal surface of a trapezoidal portion provided below the variable display device 2. The BET button lamps 70a and 70b (see FIG. 3), which are turned on when the number of bets can be set from the credits (maximum 50) accumulated as data, are arranged inside the single BET button 14 and the MAX BET button 15. Has been.

  The medal insertion slot 13 is for a player to insert a medal from here, and when insertion of a medal is detected by the insertion medal sensor 44 (see FIG. 3) when the insertion instruction display unit 29 is lit, A bet number is set or credits are stored as data. The single BET button 14 and the MAX BET button 15 are buttons operated by the player when setting the number of bets (1, 3 respectively) from the credits accumulated as data. When it is detected by the sheet BET switch 45 (see FIG. 3) or the MAXBET switch 46 (see FIG. 3), the bet number from the credit is set.

  The settlement button 16 is a button for instructing the payout of medals that have already been set as bets or medals corresponding to accumulated credits. When the operation of the checkout button 16 is detected by the checkout switch 47 (see FIG. 3), if the bet number is set, first, medals corresponding to the set bet number are paid out and the bet number is set. If not (including the case where medals corresponding to the number of bets are paid out by operating the settlement button 16), medals corresponding to the credits accumulated as data are paid out.

  A start lever 11 and stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are provided on the vertical surface of the trapezoidal portion. The start lever 11 is operated by the player when starting the game. When the operation is detected by the start switch 41 (see FIG. 3), the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR are started to be driven, and the reel 3L 3C and 3R start to rotate. When the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R can be operated when a predetermined condition is satisfied after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate, operation enable lamps 63L, 63C, and 63R (FIG. 3) provided therein are provided. (See) is lit, and the player is informed.

  The stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are buttons that the player operates to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R at a desired timing, respectively, and the operations are stop switches 42L, 42C, and 42R (see FIG. 3). Is detected, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R to the stop of rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R is 190 milliseconds.

  The reels 3L, 3C and 3R rotate 80 times per minute and change the design of 80 x 21 (number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so a maximum of 4 symbols in 190 milliseconds Can be pulled in. That is, the stop symbols selected by the stop control table described later are the symbols displayed when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five frames. It is a design.

  Further, a panel that covers the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is applied as the bonus notification section 36. The bonus notification unit 36 notifies the player that the bonus bonus lamp 66 (see FIG. 3) is in a lit state, so that a regular bonus winning and a big bonus winning, which will be described later, are possible. Further, on the right side of the stop button 12R, there is provided a medal clogging elimination button 18 that mechanically vibrates the slot machine 1 when a medal is jammed.

  On the lower front side of the slot machine 1, a medal payout port 71 and a medal storage tray 72 are provided. The medal payout port 71 discharges medals paid out by the hopper 80 (see FIG. 3) to the outside. The medal storage tray 72 is for storing paid-out medals. The front panel on the medal storage tray 72 is irradiated with light emitted from the fluorescent lamp 6 (see FIG. 3) installed therein.

  Speakers 7U, 7L, and 7R are provided as rendering means on the lower front side of the slot machine 1 and on the left and right sides of the upper front side, respectively. The speakers 7U, 7L, and 7R continuously output unique sound effects (music) for each of the big bonus and regular bonus described later during each game. In addition, a predetermined sound effect is output when the start lever 11 and the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated or when winning a prize. Furthermore, an alarm sound at the time of abnormality is output, and a sound for various effects according to the gaming state is output.

  Further, on the front side of the slot machine 1, an effect by light is performed by light emission of game effect lamps 75 </ b> A to 75 </ b> M (see FIG. 3) as effect means so as to surround the variable display device 2 and the liquid crystal display 4. Game effect display sections 5A to 5M are provided. The game effect display units 5A to 5M perform effects by light in various patterns according to the progress of the game. Note that the light emission colors of the game effect display units 5A to 5M may be either single colors or multiple colors.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the control circuit of the slot machine 1. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the slot machine 1 includes a power supply board 100, a game control board 101, an effect control board 102, a reel relay board 103, a reel lamp relay board 104, an external output board 105, and an effect relay board 106. It is divided roughly.

  The power supply board 100 transforms an external power supply voltage of AC 100V and supplies operating power to the game control board 101 and other parts of the slot machine 1. In FIG. 3, it is shown that only the game control board 101, the hopper 80, and each of the switches 91 to 94 are connected, but the power supply board 100 also supplies power to other parts. The power supply board 100 is provided in the slot machine 1 and is connected to a hopper 80 that includes a hopper motor 82 that performs a medal payout operation and a payout sensor 81 that detects a medal payout operation.

  The power supply board 100 sets a winning probability for an internal lottery to be described later, and a setting switch 91 for changing a setting value (setting 1 to setting 6) of a virtual medal payout rate calculated based on the probability. The switch 91 is also connected to a setting key switch 92 for enabling the operation, a second reset switch 93 for resetting the internal state (RAM 112), and a main switch 94 for switching the power ON / OFF. A detection signal is sent to the game control board 101. These switches 91 to 94 are provided inside the slot machine 1.

  The game control board 101 is a control board on the main side that controls the overall flow of the game in the slot machine 1, and includes a control unit 110 including a CPU 111, a RAM 112, a ROM 113, and an I / O port 114. It is installed. Further, a random number generation circuit 115, a sampling circuit 116, a power supply monitoring circuit 117, a reset circuit 118, and other circuits are mounted.

  The CPU 111 has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, and executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 113 to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and in the slot machine 1 Control each part of the control circuit directly or indirectly. The RAM 112 is used as a work area when the CPU 111 executes a program. The configuration of the RAM 112 will be described later. The ROM 113 stores programs executed by the CPU 111 and fixed data. The I / O port 114 inputs and outputs control signals to and from each circuit connected to the game control board 101.

  The random number generation circuit 115 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates a value every time a pulse is generated, and the sampling circuit 116 acquires a numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 115. The random number generation circuit 115 is provided for each type of random number used for the progress of the game, and a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number is determined. The CPU 111 sends an instruction to the sampling circuit 116 according to the processing to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 115 as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a hardware random number function).

  The power monitoring circuit 117 monitors the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply substrate 100, and outputs a voltage drop signal to the control unit 110 when detecting a voltage drop. Although not particularly shown, the control unit 110 includes an interrupt input terminal connected to the power supply monitoring circuit 117, and an external interrupt is generated in the CPU 111 when a voltage drop signal is input to the interrupt input terminal. The CPU 111 executes a power interruption interrupt process.

  The reset circuit 118 outputs a reset signal when the voltage rises to a level at which the control unit 110 can be activated when the power is turned on to start the control unit 110, and generates a signal periodically output from the control unit 110. When the count is incremented without being cleared based on the reset counter, that is, when the control unit 110 does not operate for a certain time, a reset signal is output to the control unit 110 and the control unit 110 is restarted. .

  The CPU 111 also has a function of updating the numerical value of the specific address in the RAM 112 by timer interrupt processing and acquiring the updated numerical value as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a software random number function). The CPU 111 transmits various commands to the effect control board 102 via the I / O port 114. Note that information (commands) is sent from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 only in one direction, and no information (commands) is sent from the effect control board 102 to the game control board 101.

  Connected to the game control board 101 are a single BET switch 45, a MAXBET switch 46, a start switch 41, stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R, a settlement switch 47, a first reset switch 48, and a throw-in medal sensor 44. Detection signals from the switches / sensors are input. In addition, detection signals of the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, and 3SR are input via the reel relay substrate 103. In accordance with the detection signals of these switches / sensors input via the I / O port 114 or the detection signals of various switches input via the power supply board 100 as described above, the CPU 111 on the game control board 101 Processing is in progress.

  The game control board 101 also includes a flow path switching solenoid 49, a game number display 51, a credit display 52, a payout display 53, a loading instruction lamp 59, a single betting lamp 54, two betting lamps 55, 56, Three betting lamps 57 and 58, a game over lamp 63, a start lamp 60, a replay lamp 62, BET button lamps 70a and 70b, and operation valid lamps 63L, 63C, and 63R are connected, and the CPU 111 follows the progress of the game. These operations are controlled.

  The game control board 101 is connected to reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR via a reel relay board 103. The CPU 111 controls the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR via the reel relay substrate 103 and stops the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to a winning flag set in the RAM 112 by an internal lottery described later. An effect control board 102 is further connected to the game control board 101 via an effect relay board 106.

  The effect relay board 106 is a board provided to ensure one-way information transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102. The effect relay board 106 does not check the game control board 101 and the effect control board 102 by checking this state, and an illegal signal (especially an external input to the effect control board 102 is input to the control unit 110 of the game control board 101). It is possible to check whether or not a modification has been made such that a signal is input).

  The effect control board 102 is a sub-side control board that controls the execution of effects in the slot machine 1, and is equipped with a control unit 120 including a one-chip microcomputer including a CPU 121, a RAM 122, a ROM 123, and an I / O port 124. Yes. In addition, the random number generation circuit 125 and the sampling circuit 126 are mounted, and the CPU 121 obtains the value counted by the random number generation circuit 125 by the sampling circuit 126, so that the hardware random number function similar to that of the game control board 101 is obtained. Is forming. It also has a software random number function by interrupt processing.

  The CPU 121 executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 123 to perform processing related to the execution of the effect, and controls each circuit in the effect control board 102 and each circuit connected thereto. The performance is performed based on a command received from the game control board 101 via the I / O port 124. The RAM 122 is used as a work area when the CPU 121 executes a program. The configuration of the RAM 122 will be described later. The ROM 123 stores programs executed by the CPU 121 and fixed data. The effect data stored in the ROM 123 will be described later. The I / O port 124 inputs and outputs control signals to and from each circuit connected to the effect control board 102.

  The effect control board 102 is connected with game effect lamps 75A to 75M, a liquid crystal display 4, speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U, a fluorescent lamp 6, a weight lamp 61, and a bonus notification lamp 66. A reel lamp 3LP is connected via a reel lamp relay substrate 104. The control unit 120 of the effect control board 102 performs these effects by controlling these parts.

  The reel relay board 103 relays between the game control board 101, the external output board 105 and the reel unit 3. The reel relay substrate 103 is also connected with a full sensor 90, and its detection signal is input. The full tank sensor 90 is provided inside the slot machine 1 and detects that the medals in the overflow tank storing the medals overflowed from the hopper 80 are full.

  The reel lamp relay board 104 relays between the effect control board 102 and the reel unit 3. The external output board 105 is connected to an external device such as a hall management computer and receives a big bonus medium signal, regular bonus medium signal, reel control signal, stop signal input from the game control board 101 via the reel relay board 103. The switch signal, medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, and winning status signal are output to the external device.

  FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a wiring connection state between the game control board 101 and the game electronic components connected to the game control board 101. FIG. 4 shows a single BET switch 45, a MAXBET switch 46, which is operated when setting a bet number among various electronic components such as various switches and sensors connected to the game control board 101, and when starting a game. A start switch 41 that is operated, stop switches 42L, 42C, and 42R that are operated when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, a inserted medal sensor 44 that detects a medal inserted to set the bet number, Reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, and 3SR for detecting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and detection of medals to be paid out when a winning occurs The payout sensor 81 and the effect control board 102 are shown, and other switches, sensors, etc. are not shown. .

  The game electronic components 45, 46, 41, 42L, 42C, 42R, 44, 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, 82, 81 except for the effect control board 102 are used for playing signals related to the progress of the game. It is an electronic component that inputs and outputs to the control board 101. The signal related to the progress of the game is, for example, an operation for setting the number of bets to make the game startable, an operation for starting the game, or an operation for deriving the display results of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Such as signals output to the game control board 101 in accordance with the progress operation of the game, detection of inserted medals, detection of the reference position of the reels, detection of the payout medals, etc., output from the game electronic components according to the progress of the game In order to drive the signal input to the game control board 101, the drive signal for driving the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to the detection of the start operation, and the hopper 80 for paying out medals when a winning is generated. And a signal output from the game control board 101 in accordance with the progress of the game and input to the game electronic component.

  These gaming electronic components 45, 46, 41, 42L, 42C, 42R, 44, 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, 82, 81 are sent to the game control board 101 as the game progresses. And a second electronic component to which a signal from the game control board 101 is input as the game progresses.

  Specifically, the single bet switch 45, the MAXBET switch 46, which are operated when setting the bet number, and the inserted medal sensor 44 which detects a medal inserted to set the bet number, It is a first electronic component that outputs a BET signal to the game control board 101 based on the detection. Since the game control unit 110 performs a bet number setting process based on reception of the BET signal, the bet number cannot be set without these electronic components. That is, since the game cannot be started unless the bet number is set, the one-sheet BET switch 45, the MAXBET switch 46, and the inserted medal sensor 44 are game electronic components necessary for the progress of the game.

  A start switch 41 that detects an operation for starting a game is a first electronic component that outputs a start signal to the game control board 101 based on the detection of the operation. The game control unit 110 performs a process of starting a game (reel rotation process or the like) based on the reception of the start signal. Therefore, the game cannot be started without this electronic component. That is, the start switch 41 is a game electronic component necessary for the progress of the game.

  Stop switches 42L, 42C, and 42R that detect operations for deriving the display results of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are first electronic components that output a stop signal to the game control board 101 based on the detection of the operations. is there. Since the game control unit 110 performs a process of deriving a display result by stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on the reception of the stop signal, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R do not have this electronic component. The display result of cannot be derived. That is, the stop switches 42L, 42C, and 42R are game electronic components necessary for the progress of the game.

  The reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, and 3SR that detect the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are first electronic components that output a detection signal for the reference position of the reel to the game control board 101. The game control unit 110 does not have this electronic component because it performs processing to stop the rotation by grasping the positions of the symbols of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on reception of the detection signal of the reference position of the reels. In addition, derivation of display results of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, determination of winning, etc. cannot be performed. That is, the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR are game electronic components necessary for the progress of the game.

  A payout sensor 81 that detects medals to be paid out when a winning is generated is a first electronic component that outputs a medal payout signal to the game control board 101 based on the detection of the medals. The game control unit 110 performs a payout process for paying out the number of medals according to the generated prize based on the reception of the payout medal detection signal. Cannot be paid out. That is, the payout sensor 81 is a game electronic component necessary for the progress of the game.

  The reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR that rotate the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are second electronic components to which a drive signal output from the game control board 101 is input. The reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR rotate the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on the input of the drive signal output from the game control board 101, and start the symbol variation display. Even if the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are not actually rotated based on the above, the game control unit 110 receives the signals from the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, and 3SR after outputting the reel drive signal. The game can be controlled to proceed as the reel rotates. However, the timing at which signals are input to the game control board 101 from the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, and 3SR is an error unless the reel drive signal is output. In order to measure the output timing of a signal based on the detection of rotation, a reel drive signal is required. That is, the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR are game electronic components necessary for the progress of the game.

  The hopper motor 82 that drives the hopper tank that pays out medals is a second electronic component that receives a drive signal output from the game control board 101 in response to the occurrence of a prize. The hopper motor 82 drives the hopper 80 based on the input of the drive signal output from the game control board 101 to pay out medals, but does not actually drive the hopper 80 based on the signal input. Even if the game control unit 110 outputs the drive signal of the hopper 80, the game control unit 110 can control to advance the game as a medal is paid out by inputting the signal from the payout sensor 81. it can. However, since the timing at which a signal is input from the payout sensor 81 to the game control board 101 is an error unless the drive signal of the hopper 80 is output, the payout medal is detected when the game is advanced by a driving tool. In order to measure the output timing of the signal based on this, a driving signal for the hopper tank is required. That is, the hopper motor 82 is a game electronic component necessary for the progress of the game.

  Also, these gaming electronic components 45, 46, 41, 42L, 42C, 42R, 44, 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, 82, 81 are basically common to multiple models. Since it is an electronic component to be used and there is little opportunity to remove and replace it from the main body unless a failure or the like occurs, it is fixed at a predetermined position of the main body of the slot machine. On the other hand, the game control board 101, the effect control board 102, and the like need to be replaced when changing the model, and are removed from the main body at that time.

  That is, when removing the game control board 101, the connection with the game electronic components 45, 46, 41, 42L, 42C, 42R, 44, 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, 82, 81 is released. Because it is necessary, gaming electronic components 45, 46, 41, 42L, 42C, 42R, 44, 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, 82, 81 and game control board 101 are relay boards 100, 103 , 106, 107, and the boards and the board and the game electronic component are connected via a cable. The cable and the board are electrically connected by connecting a cable side connector provided at an end of the cable and a board side connector electrically connected to the wiring pattern of the board.

  Specifically, the single BET switch 45, the MAXBET switch 46, the start switch 41, the stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R, and the inserted medal sensor 44 are connected to the game control board 101 via the operation unit relay board 107. The reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR and the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR are connected to the game control board 101 via the reel relay board 103, and the hopper motor 82 and the payout sensor 81 are connected via the power supply board 100. Then, the game control board 101 is connected to the game control board 101, and the effect control board 102 is connected to the game control board 101 via the effect relay board 106.

  The operation unit relay board 107, the reel relay board 103, the power supply board 100, and the effect control board 102 include the game control board 101 and the electronic components 45, 46, 41, 42L, 42C, 42R, 44, 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, A wiring pattern (not shown) for connecting 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, 82, 81 is provided, and each electronic component 45, 46, 41, 42L, 42C, 42R, 44, 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, A detection signal output from 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, 82, 81 to the game control board 101 or power or a signal supplied (input) from the game control board 101 can be relayed.

  In addition, the game control board 101 is connected by wiring the various electronic components and the game control board 101 via the relay boards 100, 103, 106, and 107 attached to predetermined positions of the main body of the slot machine 1 as described above. From the above, it becomes easy to organize wiring with a plurality of electronic components individually arranged at predetermined positions of the main body of the slot machine 1, and the connector connecting portion is always provided on the relay board or the game control board 101. As a result, the connector connecting portion of each electronic component is fixed, so that it is possible to prevent the connector connecting portion from being searched for during the wiring connecting operation or to make a mistake in the type of wiring to be connected.

  The game control board 101 and the operation unit relay board 107 are connected via a cable 600a, and the game control board 101 and the reel relay board 103 are connected via a cable 600b, and the game control board 101 and the power supply board 100 are connected to each other. Are connected via a cable 600c, and the game control board 101 and the effect relay board 106 are connected via a cable 600d.

  The operation unit relay board 107 and the single BET switch 45 are connected via a cable 601a, and the operation unit relay board 107 and the MAXBET switch 46 are connected via a cable 601b, and the operation unit relay board 107 and the start switch 41 are connected to each other. Are connected via a cable 601c, the operation part relay board 107 and the stop switch 42L are connected via a cable 601d, and the operation part relay board 107 and the stop switch 42C are connected via a cable 601e, and the operation part relay is provided. The board 107 and the stop switch 42R are connected via a cable 601f, and the operation unit relay board 107 and the inserted medal sensor 44 are connected via a cable 601g.

  The reel relay board 103 and the reel motor 3ML are connected via a cable 601h, the reel relay board 103 and the reel motor 3MC are connected via a cable 601j, and the reel relay board 103 and the reel motor 3MR are connected to a cable 601l. Connected through. The reel relay board 103 and the reel sensor 3SL are connected via a cable 601i, the reel relay board 103 and the reel sensor 3SC are connected via a cable 601k, and the reel relay board 103 and the reel sensor 3SR are connected to a cable 601m. Connected through. The power supply board 100 and the hopper motor 82 are connected via a cable 601n, the power supply board 100 and the payout sensor 81 are connected via a cable 601o, and the effect relay board 106 and the effect control board 102 are connected with a cable 601p. Connected through.

  Each of these cables 600a to 600c and 601a to 601o is connected to each board by a connector so that the wiring connection with the board can be released. Specifically, cable-side connectors 610a and 611a are provided at both ends of the cable 600a, and one cable-side connector 610a can be connected to a board-side connector 620a fixed to the game control board 101. The other cable side connector 611 a is a connector that can be connected to the board side connector 621 a fixed to the operation unit relay board 107. Cable side connectors 610b and 611b are provided at both ends of the cable 600b. One cable side connector 610b is a connector that can be connected to the board side connector 620b fixed to the game control board 101, and the other side. The cable-side connector 611 b is a connector that can be connected to the board-side connector 621 b fixed to the reel relay board 103. Cable side connectors 610c and 611c are provided at both ends of the cable 600c. One cable side connector 610c is a connector that can be connected to the board side connector 620c fixed to the game control board 101, and the other side. The cable-side connector 611c is a connector that can be connected to the board-side connector 621c fixed to the power supply board 100. Cable-side connectors 610d and 611d are provided at both ends of the cable 600d. One cable-side connector 610d is a connector that can be connected to a board-side connector 620d fixed to the game control board 101. The cable-side connector 611d is a connector that can be connected to the board-side connector 621d fixed to the effect relay board 106.

  A cable-side connector 612 a that can be connected to a board-side connector 622 a fixed to the operation unit relay board 107 is provided at the other end of the cable 601 a that has one end connected to the single BET switch 45. At the other end of the cable 601b whose one end is connected to the MAXBET switch 46, a cable-side connector 612b that can be connected to the board-side connector 622b fixed to the operation unit relay board 107 is provided. At the other end of the cable 601c whose one end is connected to the start switch 41, a cable-side connector 612c that can be connected to the board-side connector 622c fixed to the operation unit relay board 107 is provided. At the other end of the cable 601d whose one end is connected to the stop switch 42L, a cable-side connector 612d that can be connected to the board-side connector 622d fixed to the operation unit relay board 107 is provided. At the other end of the cable 601e whose one end is connected to the stop switch 42C, a cable-side connector 612e that can be connected to the board-side connector 622e fixed to the operation unit relay board 107 is provided. At the other end of the cable 601f whose one end is connected to the stop switch 42R, a cable-side connector 612f that can be connected to the board-side connector 622f fixed to the operation unit relay board 107 is provided. A cable-side connector 612g that can be connected to a board-side connector 622g fixed to the operation unit relay board 107 is provided at the other end of the cable 601g whose one end is connected to the insertion medal sensor 44.

  Further, the other end of the cable 601h whose one end is connected to the reel motor 3ML and the other end of the cable 601i whose one end is connected to the reel sensor 3SL can be connected to the board-side connector 622h fixed to the reel relay board 103. A cable-side connector 612h is provided. One end of the cable 601j connected to the reel motor 3MC and the other end of the cable 601k connected to the reel sensor 3SC are connected to the board-side connector 622i fixed to the reel relay board 103. A side connector 612i is provided. A cable that can be connected to a board-side connector 622j fixed to the reel relay board 103 at the other end of the cable 601l having one end connected to the reel motor 3MR and the other end of the cable 601m having one end connected to the reel sensor 3SR. A side connector 612j is provided.

  Further, the other end of the cable 601n whose one end is connected to the hopper motor 82 and the other end of the cable 601o whose one end is connected to the payout sensor 81 are connectable to a board-side connector 622k fixed to the power supply board 100. A cable-side connector 612k is provided.

  Further, cable-side connectors C2 and C3 are provided at both ends of the cable 601p. One cable-side connector C2 is a connector that can be connected to the board-side connector C1 fixed to the game control board 101. The other cable-side connector C3 is a connector that can be connected to the board-side connector C4 fixed to the effect control board 102.

  In this embodiment, each electronic component 45, 46, 41, 42L, 42C, 42R, 44, 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, 82, 81 is wired without a connector. Although extended, it may be connected to wiring via a connector.

  As described above, each board and each cable includes board-side connectors 620a to 620d, 621a to 621d, 622a to 622k, C1 and C4 provided on the board side, and cable-side connectors 610a to 610d provided on the cable side. Wiring is connected via a pair of connectors (male connector and female connector) consisting of 611a to 611d, 612a to 612k, C2, and C3, and the wiring connection is released by removing the cable side connector from the board side connector. Can be done. In particular, the game control board 101, the operation unit relay board 107, the reel relay board 103, the power supply board 100, and the effect control board 102 are attached to predetermined locations on the casing or front door of the slot machine 1, so that the board side Since the cable side connector can be easily removed from the connector, the game control board 101 and the effect control board 102 can be easily replaced.

  First, the first electronic component will be described in detail. One of the BET switch 45, the MAXBET switch 46 or the inserted medal sensor 44 and the cable control board 101 provided with the game control board 101 is driven into any connector. If the BET signal is illegally output from the driving tool to the game control board 101, the bet number may be set even though the bet number setting operation is not performed. When a connector of a driving tool is connected to one of the connectors of a cable provided between the start switch 41 and the game control board 101, and a start signal is illegally output from the driving tool to the game control board 101 There is a possibility that the game is started without performing the game start operation. The connector of the driving tool is connected to one of the connectors of the cable provided between the stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R and the game control board 101, and the stop signal is illegally transmitted from the driving tool to the game control board 101. If output, the rotation of the reel may be stopped without performing a stop operation.

  The connector of the driving tool is connected to one of the connectors of the cable provided between the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR and the game control board 101, and the reel rotation signal is illegal from the driving tool to the game control board 101. Is output, the display results of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R may be derived and winning decisions may be performed without rotating the reels. The connector of the driving tool is connected to one of the connectors of the cable provided between the payout sensor 81 and the game control board 101, and a medal payout signal is illegally output from the driving tool to the game control board 101. There is a possibility that the medals are counted without paying out medals.

  The second electronic component will be described in detail. The game control board 101 is released by disconnecting any one of the cable connectors provided between the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR and the game control board 101. When the driving signal output from the game control board 101 can be acquired by the driving tool, the timing at which the driving signal of the reel is output from the game control board 101 can be specified on the driving tool side, so that the game control is originally performed from the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR. There is a possibility that the reel rotation detection signal input to the substrate 101 may be output from the driving tool at an appropriate timing after the reel rotation.

  In addition, the drive signal output from the game control board 101 can be acquired by a driving tool or the like after the connection at any of the connectors of the cable provided between the hopper motor 82 and the game control board 101 is released. Then, since the timing at which the driving signal of the hopper tank is output from the game control board 101 can be specified on the driving instrument side, the payout medal detection signal originally input from the payout sensor 81 to the game control board 101 is sent from the driving instrument to the hopper tank. May be output at an appropriate timing after driving.

  As described above, the first electronic components 45, 46, 41, 42L, 42C, 42R, 44, 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, 81 are output according to the progress of the game. When a signal to be played is output from the driving tool, the game control unit 110 can perform control to advance the game based on reception of the signal. On the other hand, when a signal that is output from the game control board 101 according to the progress of the game and is originally input to the second electronic components 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, 82 is input to the driving tool, When the game control unit 110 can specify the output timing of a signal output after driving the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3ML and the hopper motor 82, a new signal is input to the main control board 101 based on this. Since the game control unit 110 can perform control to advance the game based on the reception of the signal, there is a risk that an illegal act such as automatically progressing the game may be performed. In the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, various measures are taken to prevent frauds due to the connection of a driving tool, as will be described later.

  Next, a configuration around the power source to the game control unit 110 in the game control board 101 will be described. FIG. 5 is a circuit diagram showing a backup power supply line for the game control unit 110.

The game control board 101 is supplied with a + 5V DC voltage generated by the voltage generation circuit of the power supply board 100. The + 5V DC voltage supplied from the power supply board 100 is supplied to the V _DD input terminal as a driving power supply for the game control unit 110, and also branches on the game control board 101 as shown in FIG. _BB ) DC voltage supply line is formed. The +5 V (V _BB ) DC voltage supply line is connected to the memory backup power input terminal V _BB of the game control unit 110 via the backflow prevention diode 312 and is connected to the ground on the power supply board 100 side. A capacitor (not shown) having a large capacity is provided between them. As a result, a DC voltage of +5 V (V _BB ) can be stored in the capacitor, and when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is interrupted, the voltage stored in the capacitor is stored in the RAM 112 in the game control unit 110. It can be supplied as a backup power source.

Further, the + 5V (V _BB ) DC voltage supply line is not directly connected to the memory backup power input terminal V _BB of the game control unit 110 on the game control board 101, but as shown in FIG. Via the cable 600a for wiring connection between the game control board 101 and the operation part relay board 107, the operation part relay board 107, the cable 601g for wiring connection between the operation part relay board 107 and the insertion medal sensor 44, and the insertion medal sensor 44 folded back, cable 601g, the operation unit relay board 107 is connected to the game control board 101 again via the cable 600a, and is connected to a memory backup power input terminal _{V BB} gaming controller 110. That is, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is cut off, the voltage accumulated in the capacitor is changed from the game control board 101 to the cable 600a-operation part relay board 107-cable 601g-inserted medal sensor 44-cable 601g-operation part. After passing through the relay board 107-cable 600a, it is supplied to the game control unit 110, and the storage state of the RAM 112 in the game control unit 110 is maintained.

  Therefore, in a state where the power supply to the slot machine 1 is cut off, the connection between the board-side connector 620a of the game control board 101 and the cable-side connector 610a of the cable 600a, the cable-side connector 611a of the cable 600a and the operation unit relay board The connection line of the backup power supply is disconnected by releasing any of the connection between the board side connector 621a of the board 107 and the board side connector 622g of the operation unit relay board 107 and the cable side connector 612g of the cable 601g. As a result, the data in the RAM 112 of the game control unit 110 cannot be held and will be lost. That is, when even one connection between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44 is released, the backup data held in the RAM 112 of the game control unit 110 is lost.

  In the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, it is difficult to connect the driving tool by restricting the release of the connector connection between the game control board 101 and the game electronic component. Specifically, the connector connection between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44, that is, the connection between the board side connector 620a of the game control board 101 and the cable side connector 610a of the cable 600a, the cable side connector 611a of the cable 600a. And the connection between the board-side connector 621a of the operation unit relay board 107 and the connection between the board-side connector 622g of the operation part relay board 107 and the cable-side connector 612g of the cable 601g are restricted from being released from each other. The connection between the board side connector 620a and the cable side connector 610a is restricted by the connector restricting member 500, the connection between the cable side connector 611a and the board side connector 621a, and the connection between the board side connector 622g and the cable side connector 612g. The release of the connection is regulated by the connector regulating member 650.

  Next, the detailed structure of the board case 200 for housing the game control board 101 and the connector restricting member 500 will be described.

  6 and 7 are exploded perspective views showing the board case 200 and the mounting base 250 for attaching the board case 200 to the casing forming the main body of the slot machine 1 and the connector restricting member 500. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a state in which 200 is assembled to the mounting base 250. FIG. 9 is an enlarged perspective view of the main part of the mounting side member 510 and the connector cap 520 constituting the connector restricting member 500. FIG. FIG. 10B and FIG. 10C are cross-sectional views taken along the line BB of FIG. 9, and FIG. 11 shows that the board case 200 is assembled to the mounting base 250, and further the mounting side. FIG. 12A is a perspective view showing a state where a connector cap is attached to the member 510, FIG. 12A is a sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG. 11, and FIG. 12B is a sectional view taken along the line DD in FIG. FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the board case 200 includes a lower case 201 as a case body that covers the back side of the game control board 101, and an upper case 203 that covers the mounting surface side of the game control board 101. And assembled so as to sandwich the game control board 101. The mounting surface of the game control board 101 is connected to electronic elements such as a CPU 111, a ROM 123, and a RAM 112, a cable-side connector provided at one end of a cable from another board, etc., although not shown in detail. Many board-side connectors 620a to 620c are mounted.

  The lower case 201 is made of a transparent synthetic resin, and is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape whose upper surface is opened by a bottom plate 201a formed in a substantially rectangular shape and side walls formed so as to surround the periphery of the bottom plate.

  The two short side walls 201c of the lower case 201 are provided with two sealing pieces 211 and 211 protruding outward, and the other short side wall 201d has two pairs of locking portions. 210 protrudes outward. In addition, engagement grooves 212 are formed at both ends of the long side from the side wall 201d on the back surface of the bottom plate 201a of the lower case 201 to engage engagement pieces 511 of the attachment side member 510 described later.

  The upper case 203 is made of a transparent synthetic resin, and as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the lower surface is open, the center of the upper surface is bulged, and stepped portions 203a and 203b are formed on both short sides. It is shaped like a box. The lower surface of the upper case 203 has the same shape as the lower case 201. By assembling the lower case 201 and the upper case 203, a space for accommodating the game control board 101 is formed therein.

  On the side wall 203c on one short side of the upper case 203, sealing pieces 231 and 231 are disposed outwardly at locations corresponding to the sealing pieces 211 and 211 provided on the side wall 201c on one short side of the lower case 201, respectively. The four sealing pieces 232 are provided to protrude outwardly at equal intervals between the sealing pieces 231 and 231. The other short side wall 203d of the upper case 203 is engaged with the pair of locking portions 210 at locations corresponding to the two pairs of locking portions 210 provided on the other short side wall of the lower case 201, respectively. Engaging engaging portions 230 are provided. Further, on the other short side wall 203d of the upper case 203, a locking piece 235 that engages with locking holes 251a and 251a of the mounting base 250, which will be described later, at a position outward from the engaging portion 230. 235 is provided.

  The step portions 203a and 203b on both short sides of the upper case 203 are formed with recesses 203e and 203f, respectively. In particular, the bottom surface of the recess 203f of the step portion 203b is accommodated in the substrate case 200. An insertion hole 234 through which the board-side connector 620a can be inserted is formed at a position corresponding to the board-side connector 620a of the gaming control board 101.

  The mounting base 250 is a member for fixing the substrate case 200 to a housing forming the main body of the slot machine 1. The mounting base 250 is made of synthetic resin, and, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the bottom plate 250 a formed in a substantially rectangular shape larger than the bottom plate 201 a of the lower case 201, and two of the peripheral edges of the upper plate The side walls 250b and 250c formed on the long edges are formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape whose upper surface is open. Screw holes 252 are formed at a plurality of locations on the bottom plate 250a of the mounting base 250, and a side wall 250d having a notch 250e at the center is formed on one short side of the bottom plate 250a. Are provided with a pair of guides 254, 254 from the notch 250e of the side wall 250d toward the center. Guide grooves 254a and 254a into which engaging portions 257 and 257 formed at both ends of a fixing member 255 described later are fitted are formed on the opposing surfaces of the guides 254 and 254, respectively.

  The fixing member 255 is made of synthetic resin, and drooping pieces 255b and 255b extending downward (rearward in the figure) from both ends of the fixing piece 255a having four fixing holes 256 formed on the upper surface, and further the drooping piece 255b. The engaging portions 257 and 257 are formed in a substantially U-shape formed in the left and right direction (up and down direction in the drawing) from both ends of the 255b. The fixing member 255 is attached to the attachment base 250 by fitting the locking portions 257 and 257 into the guide grooves 254a and 254a formed in the guides 254 and 254 of the attachment base 250, respectively.

  On the short side of the mounting base 250 on which the side wall 250d is formed, a locking column 253 having an inward locking claw 253a at the tip is provided upright from the bottom plate 250a, and on the opposite short side. Engagement holes 251 and 251 in which engagement holes 251 a and 251 a into which the engagement parts 230 of the upper case 203 are inserted are connected to the bottom plate 250 a are provided upright at both ends.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the connector restricting member 500 is attached to the board case 200 and the cable side attached to the board side connector 620a. A connector cover 520 that covers a part of the connector 610a, and the attachment side member 510 is attached to the board case 200, and the connector cover 520 is attached to the cable side connector 610a from the board side connector 620a. Removal is regulated.

  The attachment side member 510 is made of a transparent synthetic resin, and is formed into a shape along the surface shape of the lower case 201 and the upper case 203 constituting the substrate case 200 as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. Specifically, the attachment side member 510 is attached to the short side where the engaging portion 230 of the upper case 203 is provided, and the shape thereof is the step portion 203b in the upper case 203 when attached to the board case 200. Standing piece that stands up from both ends of a base piece 510a that is in contact with the bottom surface of the recessed portion 203f and that has a notch 512 that allows the cable-side connector 610a to escape and a cylindrical locking hole portion 513 that has a locking hole 513a inside. Upper pieces 510c and 510c that contact the upper surfaces of both end portions of the stepped portion 203b in the upper case 203 are extended through 510b and 510b, and are further engaged through side pieces 510d and 510d that hang down from both ends of the upper pieces 510c and 510c. The stoppers 257 and 257 have a shape extending inward, and the base piece 51 of the attachment side member 510 is attached to the board case 200. a, upper piece 510c, the opposing surface is adapted to abut respectively on the bottom surface of the top surface and the recess 203f of the stepped portion 203b of the upper case 203 relative to the board case 200 of 510c.

  As shown in FIG. 9, a locking groove 514 is provided on the inner surface of the locking hole 513 in the locking hole 513 at a position facing the center from the lower end of the locking hole 513 a. Yes. The locking groove 514 has a substantially L shape including a shallow groove portion 514a having a shallow depth from the lower end of the locking hole 513a and a deep groove portion 514b deeper than the shallow groove portion 514a, and the shallow groove portion 514a of the opposing locking grooves 514 and 514. 514a and deep groove portions 514b and 514b are formed at positions facing each other across the center. That is, the locking grooves 514 and 514 are formed symmetrically with respect to the center.

  The connector cover 520 is made of a transparent synthetic resin and, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, is a cable connected to the board-side connector 620a when attached to the attachment-side member 510 attached to the board case 200. A covering portion 521 having a substantially U-shaped cross-sectional view covering a part of the side connector 610a is formed, and one side surface 521a of the side surface in the longitudinal direction of the covering portion 521 is formed with a locking hole portion 513 in the attachment side member 510. A locking cylinder 522 having substantially the same diameter as the inner periphery of the locking hole 513a is provided via the connection piece 522a.

  The lower end of one side surface 521a of the covering portion 521 contacts the upper surface of the base piece 510a when attached to the attachment-side member 510, and ribs 521b and 521b are provided on the back surface of the side surface 521a. The lower surface of 521b is also in contact with the upper surface of the base piece 510a.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the locking cylinder 522 has an outward locking claw 523a formed at the tip at a position facing the center, and engagement portions 523 and 523 that are elastically deformable inward. It has been. The engaging portions 523 and 523 have engaging holes 523a and 523a when the connector cover 520 is attached to the attachment-side member 510 with the cable-side connector 610a connected to the board-side connector 620a. The locking grooves 514 and 514 formed in the 513a are provided at positions that engage with the shallow groove portions 514a and 514a.

  Next, the state of attachment of the connector restricting member 500 to the board case 200 and the state of attachment of the board case 200 to the housing will be described.

  First, the game control board 101 is accommodated in the lower case 201 and the upper case 203 constituting the board case 200, and the board case 200 is sealed. In order to seal the lower case 201 and the upper case 203, the engaging portions 230 of the corresponding upper case 203 are engaged with the two pairs of locking portions 210 of the lower case 201, respectively, One of the sealing pieces 211 of the case 201 and the corresponding sealing piece 231 of the upper case 203 are fixed with a one-way screw.

  As is well known, a one-way screw can be screwed by rotation in one direction, but cannot be rotated even if it is rotated in the other direction, that is, the screw cannot be loosened. It is a screw. For this reason, when one sealing piece 211 of the lower case 201 and the corresponding sealing piece 231 of the upper case 203 are fixed with a one-way screw, either the sealing piece 211 or the sealing piece 231 is broken. Without this, these sticking cannot be released.

  Then, by fixing the sealing piece 211 and the sealing piece 231, the longitudinal movement of the upper case 203 with respect to the lower case 201 is restricted, and as a result, the upper case 203 is engaged with the locking portion 210 of the lower case 201. The release of the engagement of the joint portion 230 is also restricted, and the upper case 201 and the lower case 203 are integrated with the game control board 101 accommodated therein, and the sealing piece 211 and the sealing piece 231 are broken. Otherwise, it will not be possible to open.

  Next, the attachment side member 510 is attached to the substrate case 200 in which the game control board 101 is sealed. The attachment-side member 510 is elastically deformed on both side pieces 510 d and 510 d outward and attached to the stepped portion 203 b of the upper case 203. Then, by releasing the elastic deformation, the engaging pieces 511 and 511 are attached by engaging with the engaging grooves 212 and 212 on the back surface of the lower case 201. At this time, the base piece 510a and the upper pieces 510c and 510c of the attachment-side member 510 are in contact with the top surface of the step 203b and the bottom surface of the recess 203f of the upper case 203, respectively, and the notch 512 provided in the base piece 510a The board-side connector 620a of the game control board 101 housed in the board case 200 is connected to the inside of the board case 200 through the notch 512 and the insertion hole 234 so as to coincide with the insertion hole 234 provided in the recess 203f of the upper case 203. To be exposed to the outside.

  Next, the mounting screw 259 is screwed into the housing side wall through the screw hole 252 of the mounting base 250 to fix the mounting base 250 to the housing, and the locking portions 257 and 257 of the fixing member 255 are fixed. The fixing member 255 is attached to the mounting base 250 by fitting into the engaging grooves 254a and 254a of the mounting base 250, respectively.

  Next, the board case 200 to which the attachment side member 510 is attached is assembled to the attachment base 250. Specifically, after inserting the locking pieces 235 and 235 protruding to one end side of the substrate case 200 into the locking holes 251a and 251a of the locking hole portions 251 and 251 of the mounting base 250, respectively, as shown in FIG. The substrate case 200 is accommodated between the side walls 250b and 250c of the mounting base 250, and the upper surface of the other end side step portion 203a of the substrate case 200 is locked by the locking claw 253a of the locking column 253, thereby fixing the substrate case 200. Temporarily fix to the mounting base 250. In this state, the four sealing pieces 232 provided at one end of the upper case 203 and the fixing holes 256 of the fixing member 255 attached to the mounting base 250 are in corresponding positions, and in this state, any of the sealing pieces The sealing piece 232 and the fixing member 255 are fixed by screwing the aforementioned one-way screw into the corresponding fixing hole 256 from above the H.232.

  Then, by fixing the sealing piece 232 and the sealing piece fixing member 255, the movement of the substrate case 200 in the removal direction from the mounting base 250 at the end of the substrate case 200 on the sealing piece 232 side is restricted and the locking is performed. Since the horizontal movement of the substrate case 200 toward the sealing piece 232 side is also restricted by the pillar 253, the locking pieces 235 and 235 protruding to one end side of the substrate case 200 are removed from the locking holes 251 a and 251 a of the mounting base 250. It becomes impossible. Further, in this state, the screw holes 252 of the bottom plate 250a of the mounting base 250 are all covered with the substrate case 200, and access to the mounting screws 259 is impossible, and the mounting base 250 cannot be removed from the housing. Become. In this way, the substrate case 200 to which the attachment-side member 510 is attached is fixed to the housing via the attachment base 250, and the substrate case 200 is attached to the housing unless the sealing piece 232 or the fixing member 255 is broken. It will be in the state which cannot be removed from.

  When the board case 200 to which the attachment side member 510 is attached is fixed to the attachment base 250 (housing) so as not to be detached, as shown in FIG. 12A, the side piece 510d of the attachment side member 510 is provided. 510d abuts against the inner surfaces of the side walls 250b, 250c of the mounting base 250 and is held between them so that deformation of the both side pieces 510d, 510d of the mounting side member 510 outward is restricted. It becomes impossible to remove from 200.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8, the cable 600a is connected to the board-side connector 620a of the game control board 101 exposed through the insertion hole 234 of the board case 200 and the notch 512 of the base piece 510a in the attachment-side member 510. After the cable-side connector 610a is connected, with the board-side connector 620a and the cable-side connector 610a connected, as shown in FIG. 11, the cover 521 of the connector cover 520 covers the upper side of the cable-side connector 610a. Then, the locking cylinder 522 of the connector cover 520 is fitted into the locking hole 513 a of the locking hole 513 in the attachment side member 510. As a result, the engaging portions 523 and 523 of the locking cylinder 522 abut against the inner periphery of the locking hole 513a and elastically deform inward. At this time, when the engaging portions 523 and 523 are positioned to cover the cable-side connector 610a with the covering portion 521, the shallow groove portions 514a and 514a among the engaging grooves 514 and 514 formed on the inner surface of the locking hole 513a. The locking cylinder 522 is further fitted, and the locking claws 523a and 523a at the tips of the engaging portions 523 and 523 reach the shallow groove portions 514a and 514a of the engaging grooves 514 and 514, As shown in FIG. 10A, the inward elastic deformation of the engaging portions 523 and 523 is released, and the locking claws 523a and 523a engage with the shallow groove portions 514a and 514a, respectively. The upward movement is restricted, and the side surface 521a of the covering portion 521 is brought into contact with the side surfaces of the board-side connector 620a and the cable-side connector 610a, so that the locking cylinder 522 is locked. By rotating against the part 513 is restricted, and ligated with the mounting member 510 and the connector cover 520, a state of integrated connector regulating member 500 is formed. In this state, since the engaging portions 523 and 523 are covered with the locking hole portion 513, it is impossible to elastically deform the engaging portions 523 and 523 inward from the outside, and the connector cover 520 or the attachment side member Unless 510 is broken, the connector cover 520 cannot be removed from the attachment side member 510.

  When the connector cover 520 is detachably attached to the attachment side member 510, a part of the upper surface of the cable side connector 610a is covered by the covering portion 521 as shown in FIGS. The movement of 610a in the pulling direction from the board side connector 620a is restricted, and the removal of the cable side connector 610a from the board side connector 620a is restricted.

  As described above, with the mounting side member 510 attached to the board case 200, the board case 200 is fixed to the housing, and then the cable side connector 610a is connected to the board side connector 620a. By attaching a part of 620a to the attachment side member 510 so as to cover from above, the cable side connector 610a cannot be removed from the board side connector 620a.

  Next, a situation when the connection between the cable side connector 610a and the board side connector 620a is released will be described.

  In order to release the connection between the cable side connector 610a and the board side connector 620a, the attachment side member 510 or the cable cover 520 is broken and the connector cover 520 is removed from the attachment side member 510, or the sealing piece 232 of the board case 200 is removed. Alternatively, it is necessary to break the fixing member 255, remove the board case 200 from the mounting base 250, and remove the mounting side member 510 with the connector cover 520 attached thereto from the board case 200.

  For example, when it is necessary to remove the cable-side connector 610a from the board-side connector 620a due to a failure of the cable 600a or the like, the latter method is used when the board case 200 is to be removed and replaced by the former method. Just remove it.

  First, when replacing the cable 600a, when it is necessary to remove the cable-side connector 610a from the board-side connector 620a, a method for removing the connector cover 520 from the attachment-side member 510 will be described. First, a connector such as a nipper is used. The connecting piece 522a that connects the covering portion 521 of the cover 520 and the locking cylinder 522 is broken. As a result, the covering portion 521 is separated and the locking cylinder 522 can be rotated with respect to the locking hole portion 513. In this state, by rotating the locking cylinder 522 counterclockwise as viewed from above, the engaging portions 523 and 523 move from the shallow groove portions 514a and 514a of the engaging grooves 514 and 514 to the positions of the deep groove portions 514b and 514b. Then, as shown in FIG. 10A, from the state where the locking claws 523a and 523a are engaged with the shallow groove portions 514a and 514a, as shown in FIG. 10B, the locking claws 523a and 523a The shallow groove portions 514a and 514a are disengaged. As a result, the locking cylinder 522 can be moved upward. As shown in FIG. 10C, when the locking cylinder 522 is pulled upward, the locking claws 523a and 523a are engaged with the deep grooves 514b and 514b. However, in this state, since the engaging portions 523 and 523 are exposed, the engaging portions 523 and 523 can be elastically deformed inward, and the engaging claws 523a can be elastically deformed inwardly. 523a and the deep groove portions 514b and 514b are disengaged, and the locking cylinder 522 can be detached from the attachment side member 510, whereby the connector cover 520 is completely separated from the attachment side member 510, and the connector cover 520 Since the restriction of the movement in the pulling direction of the cable side connector 610a due to is also released, the connection between the cable side connector 610a and the board side connector 620a is released. Door will be able to.

  When the connector cover 520 is removed from the attachment-side member 510, the covering portion 521 and the locking cylinder 522 are broken, and once broken, the original state is not restored. Therefore, the connection between the cable-side connector 610a and the board-side connector 620a There will be traces of unlocking.

  Next, when it is necessary to remove the cable side connector 610a from the board side connector 620a when replacing the whole board case 200, a method of removing the attachment side member 510 from the board case 200 together with the connector cover 520 will be described. The sealing piece 232 of the substrate case 200 fixed to the fixing member 255 is broken with a tool such as a nipper. As a result, the end of the substrate case 200 on the side of the sealing piece 232 can be moved away from the mounting base 250, so that the locking claw 253 a of the locking column 253 and the stepped portion 203 e of the substrate case 200 Release the engagement. Accordingly, the horizontal movement toward the sealing piece 232 is also possible, so that the locking pieces 235 and 235 of the board case 200 are removed from the locking holes 251a and 251a of the mounting base 250. Thereby, the board case 200 is detached from the attachment base 250, and the side pieces 510d and 510d of the attachment side member 510 can be deformed outwardly, without removing the connector cover 520 from the attachment side member 510. The attachment-side member 510 can be removed from the board case 200. With this, the attachment-side member 510 is removed from the board case 200 in a state of being integrated with the connector cover 520, whereby the cable-side connector 610a is removed by the connector cover 520. Since the restriction on the movement in the direction is also released, the connection between the cable side connector 610a and the board side connector 620a can be released.

  In order to remove the attachment side member 510 from the substrate case 200 also by this method, the sealing piece 232 of the substrate case 200 fixed to the fixing member 255 needs to be broken. Therefore, a trace of releasing the connection between the cable side connector 610a and the board side connector 620a remains.

  Further, according to this method, the sealing piece 232 of the board case 200 is broken and remains on the fixing member 255, but the attachment side member 510 can be removed from the board case 200 without removing the connector cover 520 from the attachment side member 510. Therefore, by attaching the attachment side member 510 in a state where the connector cover 520 is assembled to the new board case 200 in which the game control board 101 is accommodated for replacement, the cable side connector 610a and the board side in the new board case 200 are attached. The connection with the connector 620a is disabled, the new fixing member 255 is mounted on the mounting base 250, and the new board case 200 with the mounting side member 510 with the connector cover 520 assembled is mounted on the mounting base. 250 and the fixing member 255 and the sealing piece 232 are fixed to each other. Doing, becomes again impossible removably mounting member 510, when releasing the connection between the cable-side connector 610a and the substrate-side connector 620a is in a state leave its mark. That is, in such a case, the attachment side member 510 and the connector cover 520 can be reused.

  Next, the detailed structure of the connector restricting member 650 will be described.

  13 is an exploded perspective view showing the mounting table 660 and the cover member 680 constituting the connector restricting member 650. FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a state in which the cover member 680 is assembled to the mounting table 660. FIG. 15A is a cross-sectional view taken along line EE in FIG. 14, and FIG. 15B is a cross-sectional view taken along line FF in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the connector restricting member 650 includes a mounting table 660 on which the operation unit relay board 107 is mounted, and a cover member 680 that covers the mounting table 660 from above, and the mounting table 660. After accommodating the operation unit relay board 107, the cable side connectors 611a and 612g of the corresponding cables 600a and 601g are connected to the board side connectors 621a and 622g of the operation unit relay board 107, and then the cover member 680 is attached to the case. By attaching to the body 610, removal of the cable side connectors 611a and 612g from the board side connectors 621a and 622g is restricted.

  The mounting table 660 is made of a transparent synthetic resin and is formed in a substantially rectangular shape having a larger diameter than the operation unit relay board 107. As shown in FIG. 13, board-side connectors 621 a, 622 a, 622 b, 622 c, 622 d to 622 f, 622 g are mounted on the operation unit relay board 107, and both side surfaces on the long side of the mounting table 660 and the short side The board side connectors 622a, 622b, 622c, and 622d to 622f whose insertion holes open in the horizontal direction with respect to the mounting surface when the operation part relay board 107 is placed on one side surface on the side side. Each of the locking holes 661 having the locking holes 661b is provided via the connection piece 661a so as to protrude outward, avoiding the portion where the 622g is located. On the inner peripheral surface of the locking hole 661b, a pair of locking claws 661c and 661c facing the center are formed at positions facing each other across the center.

  The cover member 680 is made of a transparent synthetic resin and is formed in substantially the same shape as the mounting table 660. On one long side, a position corresponding to the board-side connector 621a of the operation unit relay board 107 is on the near side. A cover portion 681 that bulges toward the front side, and a cover portion 688 that bulges toward the near side at positions corresponding to the board-side connectors 622a and 622b of the working portion relay board 110 on the other long side. Cover portions 689 that bulge toward the front are formed at positions corresponding to 622c, 622g, and 622d to 622f, respectively.

  On the upper surface 681a of the cover portion 681, a notch 681b for releasing the cable 600a connected to the board side connector 621a, which is narrower than the long side of the cable side connector 611a of the cable 600a, is formed on the outer side surface. Thereby, covering surfaces 681c and 681 are formed on both side ends of the upper surface 681a, respectively.

  The cover portion 688 has notches 682a for releasing the cables 612a and 612b connected to the board side connectors 622a and 622b, and the cover portion 689 has a cable 612c connected to the board side connector 622c. A notch 682b for releasing the cable, a notch 632c for releasing the cable 612g connected to the board-side connector 622g, and a notch 682d for releasing the cables 612d-f connected to the board-side connectors 622d-f are formed. Has been. In particular, the notch 682c for releasing the cable 612g connected to the board-side connector 622g is formed to be narrower than the length of the long side of the cable 601g, and both ends of the notch 682c are covered from the cover portion 689. Pieces 683 and 683 are respectively provided.

  Further, on both side surfaces on the long side and one side surface on the short side of the cover member 680, the locking holes are projected so as to protrude outward at positions corresponding to the locking holes 661 of the mounting table 660. A locking cylinder 684 having substantially the same diameter as the inner peripheral surface of 661b is provided via a connection piece 684a. Lock holes 684 are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the lock cylinder 684 at locations corresponding to the pair of lock claws 661c provided on the inner periphery of the lock hole 661b. Can be combined.

  Next, the mounting state of the mounting table 660 and the cover member 680 will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 13, the operation unit relay board 107 is mounted on the mounting table 660, and the board-side connectors 621a, 622a, 622b, and 622c. , 622d to 622f and 622g are connected to cable side connectors 611a, 612a, 612b, 612c, 612d to 612f and 612g, respectively. After connecting these cable side connectors to the board side connector, the cover member 680 is attached to the mounting table 660.

  Specifically, the locking cylinder 634 of the cover member 680 is fitted into the locking hole 661 b of the corresponding locking hole 661 of the mounting table 660. Then, by pushing the locking cylinder 634 into the locking hole 661b, the locking claw 661c in the locking hole 661b is engaged with the locking hole 684 of the locking cylinder 684. As a result, it becomes impossible to release the engagement between the locking claw 661c and the locking hole 684 from the outside, and as shown in FIG. 14, the mounting table 660 and the cover member 680 are connected to the locking hole. If the part 661 or the locking cylinder 634 is not broken, it is in a state where it is assembled so that it cannot be removed.

  When the mounting table 660 and the cover member 680 are assembled, as shown in FIG. 15A, the upper surfaces of both ends of the cable side connector 611a connected to the board side connector 621a of the operation unit relay board 107 are covered with the cover member. Covered by the covering portions 681c and 681c of 680, the movement of the cable side connector 611a in the pulling direction from the board side connector 621a is restricted, and the removal of the cable side connector 611a from the board side connector 621a is restricted. ing.

  When the mounting table 660 and the cover member 680 are assembled, as shown in FIG. 15B, the upper surfaces of both ends of the cable side connector 612g connected to the board side connector 622g of the operation unit relay board 107 are covered with the cover member. 680 is covered with the covering pieces 683 and 683 so that the movement of the cable-side connector 621g from the board-side connector 622g is restricted, and the removal of the cable-side connector 621g from the board-side connector 622g is restricted. ing.

  Next, the situation when the connection between the cable side connector 611a and the board side connector 621a and the connection between the cable side connector 621g and the board side connector 622g are released will be described.

  To release the connection between the cable-side connector 611a and the board-side connector 621a and the connection between the cable-side connector 621g and the board-side connector 622g, a connection piece 684a that connects the locking cylinder 684 of the cover member 680 with a tool such as a nipper is provided. Break. As a result, the main body of the cover member 680 and the locking cylinder 684 are separated, and the cover member 680 can be removed from the mounting table 660. By removing the cover member 680 from the mounting table 660, the covering portions 681c and 681c. The restriction on the movement of the cable-side connector 611a in the removal direction is released, and the restriction on the movement of the cable-side connector 621g in the removal direction by the covering pieces 683 and 683 is also released. And the connection between the cable-side connector 621g and the board-side connector 622g can be released.

  When the cover member 680 is removed from the mounting table 660, the main body of the cover member 680 and the locking cylinder 684 are broken. Once the cover member 680 is broken, the original state is not obtained and the separated locking cylinder 684 is removed from the mounting table 660. Therefore, there remains a trace that the connection between the cable-side connector 611a and the board-side connector 621a and the connection between the cable-side connector 621g and the board-side connector 622g are released. It will be.

  In the slot machine 1, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are arranged on any winning line of the variable display device 2. The type of winning combination is determined according to the gaming state. As the gaming state, there are a big bonus and a regular bonus as a special gaming state in addition to the normal gaming state.

  The types of winning combinations can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to special gaming status (big bonus, regular bonus), small roles with payout of medals, and no need to set the number of bets. There is a re-player who can start the next game. FIG. 16A is a diagram for explaining the combination of the types of winning combinations in the slot machine 1 and the symbols in the variable display device 2.

  The big bonus (1) is awarded when a combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state. The big bonus (2) is awarded when a combination of “red 7-red 7-white 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state. The big bonus (3) is awarded when a combination of “red 7-red 7-BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state.

  The big bonus (4) is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-red 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state. The big bonus (5) is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is arranged on any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state. The big bonus (6) is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state.

  The regular bonus (1) is awarded when a combination of “BAR-BAR-Red 7” is arranged on any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state. The regular bonus (2) is awarded when a combination of “BAR-BAR-White 7” is arranged on any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state. The regular bonus (3) is awarded when a combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on any winning line in the normal gaming state.

  When winning one of the regular bonuses (1) to (3), the gaming state shifts to the regular bonus. The regular bonus ends when 12 games are consumed or when 8 games are won (any kind of combination is possible), whichever comes first. While the game state is in the regular bonus, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 (including the case where it is provided during the big bonus described below).

  When any of the big bonuses (1) to (6) is won, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus. In the big bonus, the regular bonus described above is repeatedly provided until the end. While the gaming state is the big bonus, the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112. The big bonus ends when the number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 465. Here, since the maximum payout number per game is 15, the upper limit of the payout medal number in the big bonus is 480.

  Even if one of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) is won in the internal lottery to be described later, “red 7” and “white 7” for the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Are arranged one by one at intervals of 7 frames, and depending on the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, there is a case where these winning combinations are not won. That is, the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) cannot be aimed at each other at the same time. The big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) serve to carry over the winnings in the next game if such a missed event occurs.

  The 9th choice (1) is awarded when the combination of “red 7-bell-red 7” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state. The 9th choice (2) is awarded when a combination of “red 7-bell-white 7” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state. The 9th choice (3) is awarded when the combination of “Red 7-Bell-BAR” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state.

  The 9th choice (4) is awarded when a combination of “white 7-bell-red 7” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state. The 9th choice (5) is awarded when a combination of “white 7-bell-white 7” is arranged on any winning line in any gaming state. The 9th choice (6) is awarded when a combination of “white 7-bell-BAR” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state.

  The 9th choice (7) is awarded when the combination of "BAR-Bell-Red 7" is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state. The 9th choice (8) is awarded when the combination of “BAR-Bell-White 7” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state. Nine choices (9) are awarded when the combination of “BAR-Bell-BAR” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state.

  If one of the nine choices (1) to (9) wins, 15 medals are paid out. For the inner reel 3C, “bells” are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less, but for the left reel 3L and the right reel 3R, “red 7”, “white 7”, “BAR” are 7 frames each other. One by one is arranged at intervals. That is, the nine choices (1) to (9) are also roles that cannot be aimed at each other at the same time.

  The player can specify the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning the winning one of the nine choices (1) to (9), and the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R If it is assumed that it has been operated, the winning one of the nine choices (1) to (9) can be awarded. On the other hand, if the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for the player to win is not specified, the player can win only at a rate of (1/3) × 1 × (1/3) = 1/9. Can not.

  The watermelon is awarded when a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state, and 15 medals are paid out. “Watermelon” is arranged at intervals of 7 frames for the left reel 3L and the right reel 3R, and “Watermelon” is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less for the inner reel 3C. If it is, the watermelon is won regardless of the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R.

  Cherry is awarded when the symbol “Cherry” is derived on any winning line for the left reel 3L in any gaming state, and two medals are paid out per winning line. Since “cherry” is arranged at intervals of 7 frames or less on the left reel 3L, the symbol of “cherry” can be stopped at either the upper stage or the lower stage regardless of the operation timing of the stop button 12L. When winning a cherry, two medals are set for one winning line, and three winning lines are set in the upper or lower stage, so that a total of six medals are paid out.

  Replay is awarded when a combination of “JAC-JAC-JAC” is aligned on any winning line in the normal gaming state. When you win a replay, you can start a new game with the same number of bets without setting up the number of bets on the next game without paying out medals. This is substantially the same as paying out the three medals.

  As will be described later, the small bonuses (9 choices (1) to (9), watermelon, cherry, etc.) with the winnings of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) carried over. ) Or replays. In such a case, the replay is derived with priority over the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) (since there is no miss, all will win the replay) The derivation of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) is prioritized.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery will be described. The internal lottery is to determine whether or not the winning of each of the above combinations is permitted before the display result of the variable display device 2 is derived and displayed (actually, when the start lever 11 is operated). . In the internal lottery, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number generation circuit 115. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the acquired random number for internal lottery, the number of bets set by the player, and each combination determined according to the set value set by the setting switch 91 This is performed according to the number of judgment values. Winning in the internal lottery is exclusive.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values registered for each game state and set value for each combination is sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery. It is judged that it was won. If the winning combination is determined, the winning flag of the combination is set in the RAM 112. The number of determination values is registered in the ROM 113 in the winning combination table by gaming state.

  FIG. 16B is a diagram showing a winning combination table by gaming state. The winning combination table by game state is stored in advance in the ROM 113, and is a table in which the number of determination values for each lottery target for each gaming state in the internal lottery is registered. Here, only a predetermined set value is shown, but a slightly different value is registered according to a difference in the set value. In the internal lottery, a plurality of combinations may be subject to lottery at the same time.

  According to the winning combination table by game state, in the internal lottery, big bonus (1), big bonus (2), big bonus (3), big bonus (4), big bonus (5), big bonus (6), regular Bonus (1), Regular Bonus (2), Regular Bonus (3), 9 (1), 9 (2), 9 (3), 9 (4), 9 (5), 9 ( 6), 9 choices (7), 9 choices (8), 9 choices (9), watermelon, cherry, and replay determination value numbers are acquired in order according to the gaming state.

  However, for the gaming state of the regular bonus (including the case where it is provided during the big bonus), the big bonus (1), big bonus (2), big bonus (3), big bonus (4), big bonus (5), Big Bonus (6), Regular Bonus (1), Regular Bonus (2), Regular Bonus (3), and Replay Judgment Value of 0 is registered. Absent.

  Also, when the winnings of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) are carried over from the previous game in the normal gaming state, the big bonuses (1) to (6) ) Or regular bonuses (1) to (3) will not be newly won. On the other hand, even in such a case, 9 choices (1) to (9), watermelon, cherry, and replay can be won, but in this case, the big bonus (1) to (6) or the regular bonus ( The winning flags of 9 choices (1) to (9), watermelon, cherry, or replay are set in the RAM 112 so as to overlap the winning flags of 1) to (3).

  Next, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R constituting the variable display device 2 rotate on condition that the start lever 11 is operated and a predetermined time has passed since the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the previous game. Be started. When the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated by the player, the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are within the maximum stop delay time range of 190 milliseconds (4 frames pull-in range). In)).

  The reels 3L, 3C and 3R stop rotating so that the winning symbol set in the winning line is aligned on the winning line within the range of the maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds, and the maximum stop of 190 milliseconds It is controlled so that the symbol of the combination for which the winning flag is not set within the delay time is not aligned on the winning line.

  Here, when the winning flags of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) and the replay winning flag are set redundantly, the replay symbols are given priority on the winning line. Controlled to align. Regardless of the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, the player will win the replay. In this case, the big bonus (1) to (6) or the regular bonus (1) to (3) will not be won. .

  Big bonus (1)-(6), regular bonus (1)-(3) and 9 choices (1)-(9), if the winning flag of watermelon is set redundantly, the big bonus (1 ) To (6) and regular bonuses (1) to (3) are controlled so as to be preferentially aligned on the winning line. For example, in the case of overlapping winning with watermelon, the symbols of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) are placed on any winning line by operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C and 12R. If it is not possible to align, and “watermelon” can be aligned on the winning line, “watermelon” can be aligned on the winning line and the watermelon can be won.

  When the big bonuses (1) to (6), the regular bonuses (1) to (3) and the cherry winning flag are set in duplicate, the big bonuses (1) to (6), the regular bonus (1) Control is performed so that the symbols (3) to (3) are given priority on the winning line. When the symbols of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) cannot be aligned on any winning line by operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, If “cherry” can be derived to the upper or lower stage of the reel 3L, “cherry” is derived to the upper or lower stage, and the cherry is awarded.

  The stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are displayed when any of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) is won, except when the replay is won in duplicate. According to the operating procedure, the winning one of these roles can be awarded. Here, for the left and middle reels 3L and 3C, the big bonuses (1) to (3) are “red 7”, the big bonuses (4) to (6) are “white 7”, the regular bonus ( 1) to (3) are “BAR”.

  For the right reel 3C, the big bonuses (1), (4), and the regular bonus (1) are “red 7”, the big bonuses (2), (5), and the regular bonus (2) are “ “White 7”, big bonuses (3), (6), and regular bonus (3) are “BAR”. For each of the left, middle, and right reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, “Red 7”, “White 7” such as “Red 7” for 18th, “White 7” for 11th, “BAR” for 4th, etc. "And" BAR "are arranged one by one at intervals of 7 frames.

  For example, if the stop button 12L is operated at the timing when the 12th to 18th symbols are positioned in the lower stage of the left reel 3L, “red 7” is derived to the upper or lower stage of the left reel 3L. 7 ”and“ BAR ”cannot be derived. If the stop button 12L is operated at the timing when the symbols 5 to 11 are positioned in the lower stage of the left reel 3L, “white 7” is derived to the upper or lower stage of the left reel 3L. “Red 7” cannot be derived. If the stop button 12L is operated at the timing when the symbols No. 19, 20, No. 0 to No. 4 are positioned in the lower stage of the left reel 3L, “BAR” is derived to the upper or lower stage of the left reel 3L. , “Red 7” and “White 7” cannot be derived. The same applies to the middle and right reels 3C and 3R.

  In the nine options (1) to (9), the configuration symbol of the inner reel 3C is “bell”, and the “bell” is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less for the inner reel 3C. , The reel 3C is controlled to stop so that a “bell” is led out to the middle stage of the middle reel 3C regardless of the operation timing and operation sequence of the stop button 12C. The left and right reels 3L and 3R are the same as those for the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3), respectively.

  Note that the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described above is based on the stop operation position of the reels that have not yet stopped according to the gaming state and the setting state of the winning flag (and the symbols derived for the reels that have already stopped). A stop control table that defines the relationship between the stop position and the stop position is created in advance for unreacted reels, and when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated, the stop control table created in advance is referred to and The rotation of the reel to be stopped is to be stopped. In the stop control table, the stop position is uniquely determined with respect to the stop operation position.

  On the game control board 101 side, the internal lottery is performed as described above, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped according to the result and the operation timing of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, and a prize is generated. It will be a thing. As a result of winning a prize, a medal is paid out or a game state is transferred as a payout. In this way, depending on the progress of the game on the game control board 101 side, an original effect is performed on the effect control board 102 side. Is called. In order to perform such an effect, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 must be able to recognize the progress of the game on the game control board 101 side. Is transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102.

  The commands transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 include at least a power-on command, an initialization command, a BET command, a payment command, a winning status notification command, a reel rotation command, a reel stop command, and a game state command. include. The commands transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 include other commands, but since they are not directly related to the present invention, a detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The power-on command is transmitted when the slot machine 1 is activated without turning on the setting key switch 92 and returns to the state before power interruption, and the game state and big bonus or Indicates whether a regular bonus is won or not. The initialization command is transmitted when the setting key switch 92 is turned on to activate the slot machine 1 and the setting value is set again.

  The BET command indicates the number of bets set up to now, and is transmitted whenever the number of bets set by the player's operation or the replay game is increased by one. In this embodiment, since the number of bets for playing one game is 3, the BET command is transmitted three times before the start of one game. The checkout command indicates the number of bets set for games that have not yet been started by operating the checkout button 16 (excluding those based on replay winnings) or credits have been settled. Alternatively, it is transmitted when a medal corresponding to the credit is paid out.

  The winning status notification command indicates the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 112, and is transmitted when the start lever 11 is operated and an internal lottery is performed. The reel rotation command is transmitted when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R start to rotate. The reel stop command is transmitted when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated. The gaming state command indicates a gaming state applied in the next game, and is transmitted at the end of one game.

  The CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs various effects based on the commands sent from the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 as described above. Among these effects, the bonus display notification effect (the big bonus (1) to (6) or the regular bonus (1) to (3) is selected) is performed on the liquid crystal display 4. And those that have not been won)) and the type of the winning item when one of 9 choices (1) to (9) is won while the gaming state is in the big bonus or regular bonus There is an effect to notify.

  The bonus winning notification effect indicating that the big bonus (1) to (6) or the regular bonus (1) to (3) has been won is the big bonus (1) to (6) or the regular bonus (1) to ( 3) If the winning combination is not won in the newly won game, the game is started (that is, the display result is derived on the variable display device 2), and predetermined for a certain period of time. The moving image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4.

  In addition, the bonus winning notification effect indicating that the big bonuses (1) to (6) or the regular bonuses (1) to (3) are not won is the big bonuses (1) to (6), When a predetermined lottery is won when none of the regular bonuses (1) to (3) is won, the game is over (that is, the display result is derived to the variable display device 2). This is started by displaying a predetermined moving image on the liquid crystal display 4 for a certain period.

  Regardless of whether or not any bonus winning notification effect is given at the time of winning the big bonus (1) to (6), the regular bonus (1) to (3), or when these are not won, If the player performs a betting number setting operation (inserting a medal from the medal slot 13, operating the single BET button 14 or the MAXBET button 15) before the elapse of the bonus, the bonus winning notification effect is canceled halfway. It is done.

  A bonus winning notification effect indicating the winning of big bonuses (1) to (6) and regular bonuses (1) to (3) has been completed after a certain period of time without being canceled halfway through the betting number setting operation. In this case, when the player continues to operate the start lever 11, information indicating which of the big bonuses (1) to (6) or the regular bonuses (1) to (3) is won. The player is notified of the difference in the images displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 and the difference in sound output from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U.

  When the bet number setting operation is performed before a certain period of time elapses, and the bonus winning notification effect indicating the winning of the big bonus (1) to (6) and the regular bonus (1) to (3) is canceled Even if the player continues to operate the start lever 11, information indicating which of the big bonuses (1) to (6) or the regular bonuses (1) to (3) is won is not notified. However, when the start lever 11 of the ninth game is operated according to the number of bonus types counted from there, either the big bonus (1) to (6) or the regular bonus (1) to (3) is won. The information indicating whether or not it is notified.

  Furthermore, a bonus winning notification effect indicating that the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) are won after a certain period of time without being canceled in the middle by the betting number setting operation. When completed, when one of 9 choices (1) to (9) is won in the controlled bonus game state (big bonus or regular bonus), which of them is won? The information shown is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 to notify the player.

  When the gaming state is a regular bonus or a big bonus, the bonus medium music corresponding to the type of each bonus is continuously output from the speakers 7L, 7U, 7R. The bonus medium music is played at a predetermined volume level and is output from the speakers 7L, 7U, 7R while the gaming state is a regular bonus or a big bonus, but if the gaming operation is not continued for a predetermined period, Alternatively, the output is muted when a credit or an already set bet amount is settled. However, the mute is canceled if any operation for proceeding with the game is performed thereafter.

  Furthermore, when the game is resumed from the state before the power interruption based on the data backed up in the RAM 112 without changing the setting value when the slot machine 1 is started up, the resumption effect indicating the gaming state and the presence / absence of bonus winning is shown. Is performed by the liquid crystal display 4.

  It should be noted that the RAM 122 of the effect control board 102 is provided with an area for storing the winning situation indicated by the winning situation notification command received from the game control board 101. The big bonus or the regular bonus is a role that the winning is carried over until winning, but since the CPU 121 of the production control board 102 needs to determine that the bonus has been newly won, the area for storing the winning situation is: Two games are provided.

  Further, the RAM 122 is provided with an area for storing the game state indicated by the game state command received from the game control board 101. For big bonus or regular bonus, it is necessary not only to be controlled in the game (or next game) but also to determine whether it will start or end, so the area for saving the game state is Two games are provided.

  Further, in the RAM 122, an effect flag indicating that the bonus winning notification effect indicating the winning of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) is being executed on the liquid crystal display 4. An effect completion flag indicating that the bonus winning notification effect indicating the winning of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) has been completed to the end without canceling, and the big bonus (1 ) To (6), a bonus end notification effect indicating that the bonus winning notification effect indicating the winning of the regular bonuses (1) to (3) is canceled halfway, a big bonus (1) to (6), a regular bonus (1 Compulsory to count the number of games that have been digested without winning a bonus since the bonus winning notification effect indicating the winning of (3) to (3) has been canceled Completion counter, and bonus bonus notification effect indicating the winning of the big bonus (1) to (6) and the regular bonus (1) to (3) is completed, and the big bonus (1) to (6) or the regular bonus (1) A region for setting a type notification flag indicating that information indicating which of the three to (3) is won is also provided.

  Hereinafter, a gaming operation in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. Here, first, a special process executed when the slot machine 1 is activated will be described, and then a process when each game is repeatedly performed in the slot machine 1 will be described. In the following description, the term “game” means, in a narrow sense, from the operation of the start lever 11 until the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. However, when a game is played, the number of bets before the operation of the start lever 11 is set, and medals are paid out and the game state is shifted after the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. Is also included in the “game” in a broad sense. In the following description, descriptions of processes not related to the present invention may be omitted.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a startup process executed when the control unit 110 in the game control board 101 receives a reset signal from the reset circuit 118. Since the reset signal is a signal output when the power is turned on and when the operation of the game control unit 110 is stagnant, the activation process is performed when the CPU 111 is activated when the power is turned on and when the CPU 111 is restarted due to a malfunction of the CPU 111. It is processing.

  In the startup process, first, after the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, etc. are initialized (step S101), the detection data of the voltage drop signal is acquired from the input port, and the voltage drop signal is input. Whether or not the voltage is stable (step S102). If a voltage drop signal is input, any process other than the determination of whether or not the voltage drop signal is input is performed. It moves to the loop processing which does not perform.

  If it is determined in step S102 that the voltage drop signal has not been input, the values of the I register and IY register are initialized (step S103). By initialization of the I register and IY register, the address of the interrupt table to be referred to when an interrupt occurs is set in the I register, and the reference address for referring to the storage area of the RAM 112 is set in the IY register. . These values are fixed values and are always initialized at startup.

  Next, access to the RAM 112 is permitted (step S104), and it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 92 is ON (step S105). If the setting key switch 92 is not in the ON state in step S105, the RAM parity of all storage areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) of the RAM 112 is calculated (step S106). Is determined (step S107). 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 S107, the data stored in the RAM 112 is not normal. Then, an error code indicating a RAM abnormality is set in the register (step S109), and the process proceeds to a RAM abnormality error process.

  If the RAM parity is 0 in step S107, it is further determined whether or not the destructive diagnosis data is normal (step S108). If the power interruption interrupt process (main) is performed normally, the data for destruction diagnosis should be set, and even if the data for destruction diagnosis is not normal in step S108, the data in the RAM 112 is not normal. Since there is no error, an error code indicating a RAM abnormality is set in the register (step S109), and the process proceeds to a RAM abnormality error process.

  If the error processing is other than a RAM abnormality error, the first reset switch 48 or the second reset switch 93 is operated to return to the original processing even if the error state is canceled. If error processing is performed, the error state is not canceled even if the first reset switch 48 or the second reset switch 93 is operated.

  If it is determined in step S108 that the destructive diagnosis data is normal, the data in the RAM 112 is normal, and initialization 3 is performed to initialize the non-saved work, the unused area, and the unused stack area in the RAM 112. After that (step S110), the destruction diagnosis data is cleared (step S111). Next, it is determined whether or not any special combination (big bonus or regular bonus) is won in the state before power interruption (step S112). If any special role is won in the state before the power interruption, a power-on command indicating the gaming state in the state before the power interruption and indicating the special role is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (Step S113). Then, the process proceeds to step S115. If no special role is won in the state before the power interruption, a power-on command indicating the gaming state in the state before the power interruption and not winning the special role is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (Step S114). Then, the process proceeds to step S115.

  In step S115, each register is returned to the state before power interruption, that is, the state stored in the stack. Thereafter, the interruption is permitted (step S116), and the process returns to the last execution before the power interruption.

  If the setting key switch 92 is ON in step S105, initialization 1 for initializing all storage areas in the RAM 112 excluding the used stack area is executed (step S117). The value stored in the set value work (0 at this time) is corrected to 1 (step S118). Next, after permitting an interrupt (step S119), the process shifts to a setting change mode (step S120). After the setting change process in step S120, an initialization command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S121). Then, the process proceeds to the game control process shown in FIG.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a game control process performed by the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 for each game. This process is also executed after the power is turned on and a predetermined boot process is performed, or immediately after the setting is changed by operating the setting switch 91. When the process of one game is started, first, an initial process including a process of clearing a predetermined area of the RAM 112 is performed (step S201).

  Next, the number of bets is set by operating one BET button 14 or MAXBET button 15 or by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 13, and operating the start lever 11 to substantially change the game. BET processing for instructing start is performed (step S202). The number of bets for starting a game is limited to 3 for regular bonuses (including those provided during a big bonus), but in other game states, the player selects and sets 2 or 3 be able to. If the player has won a replay in the previous game, the same number of bets as the previous game is automatically set by the flag during the replay game (the flag during the replay game is erased at this stage). Details of the BET process will be described later.

  When the bet number is set by the BET process and the start lever 11 is operated, a random number for internal lottery is extracted, and based on the extracted random number value, each combination determined according to the gaming state and the bet number A lottery process for determining whether or not winning is permitted is performed (step S203). In the lottery process, a winning status notification command indicating the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 112 is transmitted to the effect control board 102. Details of the lottery process will be described later.

  When the lottery process is completed, a reel rotation process is performed (step S204). In the reel rotation process, the reel motor is operated on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the previous game. 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR are driven to start rotation of all the left, middle, and right reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. When predetermined conditions (detection of the reference position by the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR after the rotation speed reaches a certain speed) from the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are satisfied, the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R Is enabled. After that, when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated by the player, the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR are stopped according to the stop control table selected according to the setting state of the winning flag, and the reels 3L, 3C, and Stop the rotation of 3R. Details of the reel rotation process will be described later.

  When the driving of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, a winning determination process is performed to determine whether any of the above-mentioned role symbols is derived and displayed on any winning line in the display mode at the time of stopping. (Step S205). If it is determined in this winning determination process that a winning combination has been won, a winning flag corresponding to the type of winning combination is set in the RAM 112. Also, the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 when the big bonus (1) to (6) is won, and the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 when the regular bonus (1) to (3) is won. .

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed (step S206). In the payout process, the credit is increased by the number of payouts set in the winning determination process. However, when the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, the hopper motor 82 is driven to pay out an excess number of medals from the medal payout slot 71. In addition, various processes that are not related to winning (for example, a process related to the end control of the big bonus and the deletion of a winning flag that does not carry over) are also performed. At the end of the payout process, that is, at the end of one game, a game state command indicating the game state of the next game is sent to the effect control board 102. Details of the payout process will be described later. Then, the process for one game ends, and the process for the next one game starts.

  Next, the BET process in step S202 described above will be described in detail. 19 and 20 are flowcharts illustrating in detail the BET process executed by the CPU 111 in step S202. In the BET process, first, the value of the BET counter in which the value of the betting number is stored in the RAM 112 is cleared (step S301), and the specified number (3) of the betting number for starting one game is set in the RAM 112 (step S301). S302), the standby counter is initialized, that is, the counter value of the standby counter is set to 30 seconds (counter value reset) (step S303). Next, it is determined whether or not the game is a replay game based on whether or not a replay game flag indicating that the game is a replay game is set in the RAM 112 (step S304).

  If it is determined in step S304 that the game is a replay game, the value of the BET counter is incremented by 1 and a BET command corresponding to the number of bets set so far is transmitted to the effect control board 102. (Step S305). Next, with reference to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 112, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (step S306). If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, the process of step S305 If the value of the BET counter is a specified number, an insertion disable flag indicating that the medal cannot be inserted is set in the RAM 112 (step S307), and the process proceeds to step S309.

  If it is determined in step S304 that the game is not a replay game, settings before waiting for input are performed (step S308), and the process proceeds to step S309. In the setting before waiting for loading, the loading disable flag set in the RAM 112 is cleared, the one-sheet BET switch 45, the MAXBET switch 46, the start switch 41, the check switch 47, the one-sheet BET button 14, the MAXBET button 15, and the start lever. 11. Enable the detection of the operation of the settlement button 16.

  In step S309, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the standby counter is 0, that is, whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed since the start of timing (step S309), and the counter value is 0 After setting a standby state including setting a standby flag, transmitting a standby command, turning off various LEDs, and the like (step S310), the process proceeds to step S311.

  In step S311, it is determined whether or not a medal can be inserted based on whether or not the insertion disable flag is set in the RAM 112. If it is determined in step S311 that the medal can be inserted, the flow path switching solenoid 49 is turned on, and the medal flow path is set to a state on the hopper 80 side so that the medal can be inserted. (Step S312), the process proceeds to Step S314, and if it is determined that the medal cannot be inserted, the flow path switching solenoid 49 is set to the off state, and the medal flow path is set to the path on the medal payout exit side. As a result, the insertion of a new medal is prohibited (step S313), and the process proceeds to step S314.

  In step S314, it is determined whether the inserted medal sensor 44 has detected the passage of the inserted medal. If the passage of the inserted medal is not detected in step S314, the process proceeds to step S324. If the passage of the inserted medal is detected, the medal is inserted based on whether or not the insertion disable flag is set in the RAM 112. Is determined to be possible (step S315). If the medal cannot be inserted, the process proceeds to step S324.

  If a medal can be inserted in step S315, it is determined whether or not it is in a standby state based on whether or not a standby flag is set (step S316). After the flag is cleared (step S317), the standby counter is initialized, that is, the counter value of the standby counter is set to 30 seconds (counter value reset), and the time measurement is started again (step S318). The process proceeds to step S319.

  In step S319, with reference to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 112, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (step S319). While the counter value is incremented by 1, a BET command corresponding to the number of bets set up to the present time is transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S320). Then, the process returns to step S309.

  If the value of the BET counter is a specified number in step S319, 1 is added to the value of the credit counter in which the credit value is stored in the RAM 112 (step S321). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is the upper limit value 50 (step S322). If the value of the credit counter is not 50, the process returns to step S309, and the value of the credit counter is 50. If there is, the insertion disable flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S323), and the process returns to step S309.

  In step S324, it is determined whether an operation of the start lever 11 is detected. If the operation of the start lever 11 is not detected in step S324, the process proceeds to step S328. If the operation of the start lever 11 is detected, the specified number of bets set in the RAM 112 is referred to and the BET counter It is determined whether or not the value is a specified number (step S325).

  If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number in step S325, the process returns to step S309, and if the value of the BET counter is the specified number, the input impossible flag is set in the RAM 112 and the flow path switching solenoid 49 is turned off. The state is set, a medal flow path is used as a path on the medal payout exit side, and insertion of a new medal is prohibited (step S326), and setting at the start of the game is performed (step S327). In the setting at the start of the game, the detection of the operation of the one-sheet BET button 14, the MAXBET button 15, the start lever 11, and the adjustment button 16 by the one-sheet BET switch 45, the MAXBET switch 46, the start switch 41, and the adjustment switch 47 is invalidated. . Then, the BET process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Accordingly, setting of the bet number based on the detection of the operation of the settlement button 16 is prohibited while the setting of the bet number based on the detection of the operation of the medal insertion, the single BET button 14 and the MAXBET button 15 is prohibited. It becomes. Note that the insertion impossible flag is not cleared until the BET process of the next game, and the detection of the operation of the single BET button 14 and the MAX BET button 15 is not cleared until the BET process of the next game. The bet number setting is prohibited until the BET process. Further, since the detection of the operation of the settlement button 16 is not cleared until the next game BET processing, the settlement of the medals used for the credit settlement and the setting of the bet number is prohibited until the next game BET processing. It will be.

  In step S328, it is determined whether or not an operation of the single BET button 14 is detected. If the operation of the single BET button 14 is not detected in step S328, the process proceeds to step S336. If the operation of the single BET button 14 is detected, the standby state is set based on whether or not the standby flag is set. If it is determined whether or not there is a standby state, the standby flag is cleared (step S330), and then the standby counter is initialized, that is, the counter value of the standby counter is set. 30 seconds is set (counter value is reset), and time counting is started again (step S331). Then, the process proceeds to step S332.

  In step S332, the specified number of bets set in the RAM 112 is referred to and it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (step S332). If the value of the BET counter is a specified number in step S332, the process returns to step S309. If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, it is determined whether the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S333). If the value of the credit counter is 0, the process returns to step S309. If the value of the credit counter is not 0 in step S333, the credit counter value is decremented by 1 (step S334), the BET counter value is incremented by 1 and a BET command corresponding to the number of bets set up to the present time Is transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S335). Then, the process returns to step S309.

  In step S336, it is determined whether or not an operation of the MAXBET button 15 is detected. If the operation of the MAXBET button 15 is not detected in step S336, the process proceeds to step S344, and if the operation of the MAXBET button 15 is detected, whether or not the standby state is set based on whether or not the standby flag is set. (Step S337), if it is determined that the standby state is set, the standby flag is cleared (step S338), and then the standby counter is initialized, that is, the counter value of the standby counter is set to 30 seconds. (Reset the counter value) and start counting again (step S339), and proceed to the process of step S340.

  In step S340, the specified number of bets set in the RAM 112 is referred to and it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (step S340). If the value of the BET counter is the specified number in step S340, the process returns to step S309. If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, it is determined whether the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S341). If the value of the credit counter is 0, the process returns to step S309. If the credit counter value is not 0 in step S341, the credit counter value is decremented by 1 (step S342), the BET counter value is incremented by 1 and a BET command corresponding to the number of bets set up to the present time Is transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S343). Then, the process returns to step S340.

  In step S344, it is determined whether or not an operation of the settlement button 16 is detected. If the operation of the settlement button 16 is not detected in step S344, the process returns to the process of step S309. If the operation of the settlement button 16 is detected, it is based on whether or not the replaying game flag is set in the RAM 112. It is determined whether or not the game is a replay game (step S345). If the game is a replay game, the process returns to step S309.

  If the game is not a replay game in step S345, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0 (step S346). If the value of the BET counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S348, and the value of the BET counter is set. If it is not 0, a bet amount settlement flag indicating that the already set bet amount is to be settled is set in the RAM 112 (step S347), and the process proceeds to step S348. In step S348, the hopper motor 82 is driven to pay out medals for the value stored in the credit counter or the BET counter, that is, medals stored as credits or medals used for setting the number of bets are returned. Checkout processing is performed in which control is performed. Then, after the settlement process in step S348, the input impossible flag set in the RAM 112 is cleared (step S349), and the process returns to step S309.

  Next, the payment process in step S348 will be described in detail. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing in detail the settlement process executed by the CPU 111. In the settlement process, first, it is determined whether or not the medals used to set the bet amount are settled based on whether or not the bet amount settlement flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S401).

  If it is not the settlement of the medals used for setting the bet amount in step S401, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S402). If the value of the credit counter is 0, the settlement process is terminated. Then, the process returns to the original process.

  If the value of the credit counter is not 0 in step S402, that is, if a medal is stored in the credit, the insertion disable flag is set in the RAM 112, the flow path switching solenoid 49 is set to the off state, and the medal flow Inserting medals is prohibited using the path as a path on the medal payout exit side (step S403), and a medal payout process for performing payout control of one medal is performed (step S404).

  In the medal single payout process in step S404, if the driving state of the hopper motor 82 is not on, the driving state of the hopper motor 82 is set to on. Then, the detection state of the payout sensor 81 is monitored, and when the payout sensor 81 detects the payout of one medal, it is determined that the medal is paid out, and the process proceeds to the next process. Further, when medals are continuously detected for a predetermined time or more by the payout sensor 81, it is determined that the medals are jammed, the driving state of the hopper motor 82 is set to off, and an error code indicating a medal jammed error is set in the register. After that, the routine proceeds to predetermined error processing.

  Further, when a medal is not detected by the payout sensor 81 for a predetermined time or more, even if the driving state of the hopper motor 82 is once turned off and the driving of the hopper motor 82 is retried several times, no medal is detected by the payout sensor 81. In this case, an error code indicating a hopper error (an error indicating a lack of medals in the hopper) is set in the register, and then the process proceeds to a predetermined error process. The error process due to the medal jamming error or the hopper error is canceled by operating the first reset switch 48 or the second reset switch 93, and after the cancellation, the process returns to the top of the medal one-sheet payout process.

  When one medal is paid out by the medal payout process in step S404, the value of the credit counter is decremented by 1 (step S405), and it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S406). If the value of the credit counter is not 0 in step S406, the process returns to step S404. If the value of the credit counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S412.

  If the medals used for setting the number of bets in step S401 are settled, the insertion impossible flag is set in the RAM 112, the flow path switching solenoid 49 is turned off, and the medal flow path is set on the medal payout exit side. As a route, the medal insertion is prohibited (step S407), and the same medal payout process as in step S404 is performed (step S408).

  When one medal is paid out by the medal payout process in step S408, the value of the BET counter is decremented by 1 (step S409), and it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0 (step S410). If the value of the BET counter is not 0 in step S410, the process returns to step S408. If the value of the BET counter is 0, the betting amount adjustment flag set in the RAM 112 is cleared (step S411). ), The process proceeds to step S412.

  In step S412, a settlement command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102. After that, the driving state of the hopper motor 82 is set to off and the driving is stopped (step S413), and then the standby state is set including the setting of the standby flag, the transmission of the standby command, and the process of turning off various LEDs. Later (step S414), the settlement process is terminated and the process returns to the BET process.

  Next, the lottery process in step S203 will be described in detail. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing in detail the lottery process executed by the CPU 111 in step S203. In the lottery process, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the big bonus depending on whether or not the big bonus flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S501). If the gaming state is not the big bonus, the process proceeds to step S504 as it is.

  If the gaming state is in the big bonus, it is determined whether the gaming state is in the regular bonus depending on whether the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S502). If the game state is not in the regular bonus, it is the first game of the big bonus, or the game is a game when the regular bonus for one set in the big bonus has ended and the big bonus has not ended yet. The regular bonus medium flag is set to the game state, and the gaming state is controlled to the regular bonus (step S503). Then, the process proceeds to step S504. If the gaming state is in the regular bonus, the process proceeds to step S504 as it is.

  In step S504, random number acquisition processing is performed, and by outputting a sampling command, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 115 is extracted by the sampling circuit 116 and stored in a random number storage area for internal lottery in the RAM 112. The random numbers for the internal lottery may be used after being processed in a predetermined procedure by software instead of using the random numbers extracted from the random number generation circuit 115 as they are.

  Next, in correspondence with the current gaming state, the lottery target combination registered in the winning combination table according to gaming state in FIG. 16B is sequentially read (step S505). Next, the number of determination values registered in the role-specific table corresponding to the gaming state and set value read for the lottery target role is acquired (step S506). Then, the acquired number of determination values is added to the internal lottery random value stored in the determination area of the RAM 112, and the result of the addition is used as a new internal lottery random value (step S507). Here, it is determined whether or not an overflow has occurred when the number of determination values is added to the value of the random number for internal lottery (step S508).

  If no overflow has occurred, it is determined whether there is a combination that has not yet been processed among the lottery targets in the gaming state (step S509). If there is something that has not yet been processed, the process returns to the process of step S505, and the processing is continued with the next lottery target registered in the winning combination table by gaming state as the processing target. If there is nothing not to be processed, the process proceeds to step S513.

  If an overflow occurs, it is determined whether the lottery target combination is one of regular bonuses (1) to (3) or big bonuses (1) to (6) (step S510). If the lottery target combination is neither the regular bonus (1) to (3) nor the big bonus (1) to (6), the process proceeds to step S512.

  In the case of any of the regular bonuses (1) to (3) or the big bonuses (1) to (6), the regular bonuses (1) to (3) or the big bonus (1 ) To (6) is determined whether or not the winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S511). If the winning flags of regular bonuses (1) to (3) or big bonuses (1) to (6) are not already set in the RAM 112 in the previous game, the process proceeds to step S512. Then, the process proceeds to step S513.

  In step S512, the winning flag of the lottery object combination is set in the RAM 112. Here, the lottery object is not any of the regular bonuses (1) to (3) and the big bonuses (1) to (6), but has already been added to the regular bonuses (1) to (3) or the big bonuses (1) to ( If any of the winning flags of 6) is set, this lottery will be overlaid on the winning flags of regular bonuses (1) to (3) or big bonuses (1) to (6) that have already been set. Set the winning flag for the role. Then, the process proceeds to step S513.

  In step S 513, a winning status notification command is generated according to the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 112 and transmitted to the effect control board 102. Then, the lottery process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the reel rotation process in step S204 will be described in detail. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing in detail the reel rotation process executed by the CPU 111 in step S204. In the reel rotation process, first, it is determined whether or not a wait time (for example, about 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game (step S601), and if the wait time has not elapsed, Wait until the wait time has elapsed. If the wait time has elapsed, the timing of the wait time is newly started (step S602).

  Next, the work initialization code at the time of starting the rotation of the reel motor is set in the register, and the rotation of the reel is started (step S603). Here, a reel rotation command indicating that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have started rotating is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S604). Then, with reference to the table index, the table creation data is identified, and based on the identified table creation data, a stop control table corresponding to the game state of the game, the internal winning situation, and the other reels stop situation is created. Then, it is created for each reel being rotated (step S605), and the work initialization code at the time of completion of stop preparation is set in the register (step S606). Thereby, the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R becomes valid.

  Next, it is determined whether or not any valid operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R has been detected (step S607). If no stop button operation is detected, it is determined whether or not a reel rotation error (an error determined when the reel reference position is not detected by the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR for a certain period or more) has occurred. (Step S608). If no reel rotation error has occurred, the process returns to step S607.

  If it is determined in step S608 that a reel rotation error has occurred, an error code indicating a reel rotation error is set in the register (step S609), and the process proceeds to a predetermined error process (step S610). Along with this, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is also temporarily stopped. If the error is released, the process returns to step S603 again, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is resumed.

  If the operation of the stop button 12L, 12C, or 12R is detected in step S607, the reel motor (any of 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR) corresponding to the operated stop button from the reel reference position at that time is detected. The number of steps (the number of steps at the stop operation position) is acquired and set to the work corresponding to the stop reel (step S611). Here, a reel stop command indicating the type of reel to be stopped and the symbols to be stopped for the reel is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S612). Thereafter, the process waits until the rotation of the reel (3L, 3C, or 3R) corresponding to the operated stop button stops (step S613).

  When the rotation of the reel (3L, 3C, or 3R) corresponding to the operated stop button stops, it is determined whether or not all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have stopped (step S614). If the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is not stopped, the process returns to step S605. If the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, the reel rotation process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the payout process in step S206 will be described in detail. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing in detail the payout process executed by the CPU 111 in step S206. In the payout process, it is determined whether or not there has been a small role winning accompanied by a medal payout depending on whether or not any of the 9 selection (1) to (9), watermelon, and cherry winning flags is set in the RAM 112 (step S701). ). If the small role is not won, the process proceeds to step S703 as it is.

  If the small role winning is achieved, the number of medals is sequentially paid out by controlling the hopper 80. However, until the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, instead of paying out medals, the number of credits is increased (step S702). Then, the process proceeds to step S703.

  In step S703, whether or not the game state of the game is a big bonus is determined based on whether or not the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112. However, when the winning flags of the big bonuses (1) to (6) are set in the RAM 112, the big bonuses (1) to (6) are won in the game, and the game state of the game is big. Since it was not a bonus, even if the big bonus medium flag is set, it is not determined that the big bonus was being performed. If the game state of the game is not a big bonus, the process proceeds to step S707.

  If it is determined that the big bonus is in progress, the counter provided in the RAM 112 counts the total number of medals paid out after the big bonus starts (step S704). As a result of this counting, it is determined whether or not the total number of paid-out medals exceeds 465 (step S705). If the total number of medals paid out does not exceed 465, the process proceeds to step S707.

  When the total number of paid-out medals exceeds 465, the big bonus medium flag set in the RAM 112 is erased and the value of the counter for counting the total number of paid-out medals is initialized to 0 (step S706). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S710.

  In step S707, it is determined whether or not the game state of the game is a regular bonus (including a case where a big bonus is provided) depending on whether or not the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 112. However, if the regular bonus winning flag is set in the RAM 112, it is a regular bonus (1) to (3) winning in the game, and the game state of the game is not a regular bonus. Even if the regular bonus flag is set, it is not determined that the regular bonus is in effect. If the game state of the game is not a regular bonus, the process proceeds to step S711.

  If the game state of the game is a regular bonus, the counter provided in the RAM 112 starts the regular bonus (after a new regular bonus starts in the big bonus) The number of digested games and the number of winning games are counted (step S708). As a result of this count, it is determined whether the number of winning games in the regular bonus has reached 8 or the number of digest games in the regular bonus has reached 12 (step S709).

  When the number of winning games in the regular bonus is 8 or the number of digested games in the regular bonus is 12, the process proceeds to step S710. If the number of winning games in the regular bonus is not eight and the number of digested games in the regular bonus is not twelve, the process proceeds to step S711. In step S710, the regular bonus flag set in the RAM 112 is erased, and the counter values for counting the number of digested games and the number of winning games in the regular bonus are both initialized to zero. Then, the process proceeds to step S711.

  In step S711, if the nine selection (1) to (9) winning flags, watermelon winning flags, cherry winning flags, and replay winning flags are set in the RAM 112, these are deleted. The winning flags of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) are not erased here and are carried over to the next game. If a winning flag is set in the RAM 112 in the winning determination process in step S205, it is deleted.

  Next, based on the state of the big bonus medium flag and the regular bonus medium flag in the RAM 112, a game state command indicating a game state applied in the next game is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S712). . Then, the payout process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. Here, when returning to the flowchart of FIG. 18, the process in the current one game ends.

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 shifts the game state between the normal game state, the regular bonus, and the big bonus, and controls the command according to the progress of the game. It is transmitted to the substrate 102. On the other hand, based on the command received from the game control board 101, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 notifies the bonus winning, the 9 choices (1) to (9) in the bonus, and the bonus effect ( Reproduction of music during bonus) is performed independently. Hereinafter, the process of the effect performed by the control on the effect control board 102 side will be described.

  25 and 26 are flowcharts showing processing executed by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102. On the side of the effect control board 102, it is determined whether or not the command sent from the game control board 101 has been received (step S801). When any command is received from the game control board 101, the game operation timer starts again from 0 (step S802). Then, when any command is received from the game control board 101, it is determined what kind of the received command is (step S803).

  When the received command type is the power-on command transmitted in step S113 or S114, the gaming state indicated by the received power-on command and the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 to notify the player so that the player can understand (step S804). Then, the process returns to step S801.

  If the received command type is the initialization command transmitted in step S121, since the RAM 112 of the game control board 101 has been initialized, the RAM 122 of the effect control board 102 is also initialized (step S805). . Then, the process returns to step S801.

  If the received command type is the BET command transmitted in step S305, S320, S335 or S343, an operation for causing the player to advance the game except when the player has won a replay in the previous game Therefore, if the audio output from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U is muted, it is canceled (step S806). If the number of bets is automatically set based on the replay winning, it cannot be said that it is due to the player's operation, but this process is almost the same as the timing when the third stop button was operated in the previous game. Since it is done, there is no particular problem.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the received BET command indicates that 1 is set as the bet number (step S807). If it is indicated that 2 or 3 has already been set as the betting number, the process returns to step S801. If it is shown that 1 is set as the bet number, it is determined whether or not the bonus winning notification effect is currently performed on the liquid crystal display 4 (step S808). If the bonus winning notification effect is not performed at this time, the process directly returns to step S801.

  If a bonus winning notification effect is currently being performed, the bonus winning notification effect being performed on the liquid crystal display 4 is forcibly terminated halfway (step S809). Next, it is determined whether or not the effect flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S810). If the performing flag is not set, the bonus winning notification effect that has been forcibly terminated indicates that the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) have not been won. Therefore, the process returns to step S801 as it is.

  If the effect flag is set in the RAM 122, the bonus winning notification effect that has been forcibly terminated has been selected as one of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3). Therefore, the in-progress flag set in the RAM 122 is erased and a forced end flag indicating that the effect has been forcibly ended is set in the RAM 122 ( Step S811). Then, the process returns to step S801.

  If the received command type is the winning status notification command transmitted in step S513, the player has performed an operation (operation of the start lever 11) to advance the game. If the audio output from 7L, 7R, 7U is muted, it is canceled (step S812). Next, the winning situation saved in the winning situation saving area for two games in the RAM 122 is shifted (the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command received in the previous game is evicted), and the received winning situation notification command is received. Is stored (that is, the setting state of the winning flag in the current game) (step S813).

  Next, with reference to the gaming state stored in the RAM 122 in step S827 (described later) of the previous game, it is determined whether or not the gaming state in the current game is a big bonus or a regular bonus (step S814). If the game state in the current game is a big bonus or a regular bonus, it is determined whether or not an effect completion flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S815).

  If the production completion flag is not set, it will be executed before winning the big bonuses (1) to (6) and regular bonuses (1) to (3) that triggered the control of this big bonus or regular bonus. Since the bonus winning notification effect is canceled halfway, the process directly returns to step S801. If the effect completion flag is set, it is determined whether any of 9 choices (1) to (9) is won in this game with reference to the winning situation saved in step S812 (step S816). ).

  If any of the 9 choices (1) to (9) is won in the current game, the liquid crystal display 4 displays an image according to the type of the 9 choices (1) to (9). And informing the player of the type of the winning item (step S817). Then, the process returns to step S801. If none of the 9 choices (1) to (9) is won in the current game, the process directly returns to step S801. However, in this case, any of the 9 options (1) to (9) may be notified that the winning is made (not notified to the type).

  If the game state in the current game is a normal game state, it is determined whether an effect completion flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S818). If the effect completion flag is set, the bonus winning notification effect indicating the winning of any of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) is forcibly terminated by an operation for setting the number of bets, etc. It is running to the end without being let down. In this case, the type notification flag is set in the RAM 122, and the player has already been notified of the types of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) that have been selected. It is determined whether it has been performed (step S819). If the type notification flag is set, the process directly returns to step S801.

  If the type notification flag is not set, an image corresponding to the type of the selected one of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4. Or, by outputting sound from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U according to the type of the selected one of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) The player is notified of the type of the game (step S820). Further, a type notification flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S821), and the process returns to step S801.

  If the effect completion flag is not set in the RAM 122, it is determined whether or not the forced end flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S822). If the forcible end flag is not set, any of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) has not been won in the first place, and the process directly returns to step S801.

  If the forced end flag is set, the bonus winning notification effect indicating the winning of any of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) is forcibly ended by an operation for setting the number of bets, etc. It has been made. In this case, the value of the forced termination counter in the RAM 122 is incremented by 1 (step S823), and it is determined whether or not the result of the addition is 9 (step S824). When the value of the addition result is not 9, the current game has not yet been the 9th game since the bonus winning notification effect has been performed, or the 10th game or later. Return to processing.

  On the other hand, when the value of the forced termination counter as a result of the addition is 9, an image corresponding to the type of the winning one of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4, and the sound corresponding to the type of the selected one of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) is output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U. For example, the player is notified of the type of the winning item (step S825). Then, the process returns to step S801.

  If the received command type is the reel stop command transmitted in step S612, the player has performed an operation (operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R) to advance the game. Therefore, if the audio output from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U is muted, it is canceled (step S826). Then, the process returns to step S801.

  If the received command type is the gaming state command transmitted in step S712, the gaming state stored in the gaming state storage area for two games in the RAM 122 is shifted (received in the previous game). The gaming state indicated by the gaming state command is evicted), and the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command received in the current game is stored (step S827).

  Next, with reference to the gaming state for two games stored in the RAM 122, it is determined whether or not a big bonus or a regular bonus (not including a regular bonus in the big bonus) is started from the next game (step) S828). When the big bonus or regular bonus starts from the next game, the reproduction of the music in the bonus is started. The bonus medium music thus reproduced is started to be output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U (step S829). Then, the process returns to step S801.

  In the case where neither the big bonus starts nor the regular bonus starts from the next game, the next game is not the starting game by referring to the gaming state of the latest one game stored in the RAM 122. However, it is determined whether the game state of the next game is a big bonus or a regular bonus (step S830). If the game state of the next game is a big bonus or a regular bonus, the process directly returns to step S801.

  If the game state of the next game is neither a big bonus nor a regular bonus, the game state for two games stored in the RAM 122 is further referred to and the big bonus or regular bonus (in the middle of the big bonus) It is determined whether or not the regular bonus has been completed (step S831). If the big bonus or the regular bonus is completed only for the current game, it means that the game state so far has been the regular bonus or the big bonus, so the music in the bonus is being played. Therefore, the reproduction of the bonus medium music is stopped so that it is not output from the speakers 7L, 7U, 7R even if it is not muted (step S832).

  Furthermore, various flags (effect completion flag, forced end flag, type notification flag) related to the bonus winning notification effect that triggered the big bonus or regular bonus that ended only for the current game are deleted from the RAM 122 (the in-progress flag is always It has been erased). Also, the value of the forced end counter in the RAM 122 is cleared to 0 (step S833). Then, the process returns to step S801.

  If the big bonus or regular bonus ends for the current game only, refer to the winning situation for two games stored in the RAM 122, and a new big bonus (1) to (6), It is determined whether any of the regular bonuses (1) to (3) is won (step S834).

  If a new big bonus (1) to (6) or regular bonus (1) to (3) is won in this game, the bonus winning notification effect (the final result is a big bonus (1 ) To (6) and regular bonuses (1) to (3) indicating that they are elected). This bonus winning notification effect is controlled by another process that is executed in parallel with the flowcharts of FIGS. 25 and 26, and a certain period of time has elapsed unless it is forcibly terminated by a setting operation of the bet number. The process is terminated (step S835). In addition, a production flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S836). Then, the process returns to step S801.

  Unless you have won new big bonuses (1) to (6) and regular bonuses (1) to (3) in this game, please refer to the latest winning situation for one game stored in RAM122. Then, it is determined whether or not any of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) has not been won yet (step S837). If any of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) has been won by the current game, the process directly returns to step S801.

  If the Big Bonus (1) to (6) or Regular Bonus (1) to (3) has not been won yet until the current game, will the LCD display 4 perform the bonus winning announcement effect? Whether or not is determined by lottery according to the value of the random number acquired by the software random number function, for example (step S838). Then, it is determined whether or not the lottery is won (step S839). If the lottery is not won, the process returns to step S801.

  If the lottery is won, the bonus winning notification effect (final bonus (1) to (6) or regular bonus (1) to (3) in the final result) is not won on the liquid crystal display 4. Is started). This bonus winning notification effect is also controlled by another process executed in parallel with the flowcharts of FIGS. 25 and 26, and a certain period of time elapses unless the bet number is forcibly terminated by a betting number setting operation or the like. The process ends when it is done (step S840). Here, without setting the effect flag in the RAM 122, the process directly returns to step S801.

  If the received command type is the settlement command transmitted in step S412, the settlement button 16 is operated by the player, and the number of bets set for the next game (excluding those based on replay winnings) Or credits are settled. In this case, it is considered that the player has interrupted the game, but there may be a big bonus or a regular bonus. In this case, since the bonus music is being played, the sound output is muted so that the sound is not output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U with a high volume (step S841).

  Here, for example, in the case where the bet number is set using credit, only the bet number is settled by the first settlement button 16 operation, and the bonus song is transmitted by the settlement command transmitted at this time. The output is muted. Even if the settlement command is transmitted when the credit is settled by operating the settlement button 16 for the second time, the output of the bonus medium music is only muted. When the settlement button 16 is operated in a state where the bet number has not yet been set, the output of the bonus medium music is muted by the settlement command transmitted here.

  Next, it is determined whether or not an effect flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S842). If the effect flag is not set in the RAM 122, the liquid crystal display 4 indicates that one of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) is won in the final result. Since the bonus winning notification effect shown is not performed, the process directly returns to step S801.

  If the effect flag is set in the RAM 122, the final result performed on the liquid crystal display 4 is selected as one of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3). The bonus winning notification effect indicating that it is present is forcibly terminated halfway (step S843). Furthermore, the in-production flag set in the RAM 122 is erased, and a forcible end flag indicating that the effect has been forcibly ended halfway is set in the RAM 122 (step S844). Then, the process returns to step S801.

  If the received command type is another command, processing corresponding to each command type is executed (step S845). Since the processing here is not related to the present invention, detailed description thereof is omitted. Thereafter, the process returns to step S801.

  If it is determined in step S801 that a command has not been received, it is determined whether or not the gaming operation timer has elapsed the predetermined time (step S846). If the predetermined time has elapsed, it is during the big bonus or regular bonus, and the music being played in the bonus may be played, so this sound is not output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U with a high volume. As described above, the audio output is muted (step S847). Then, the process returns to step S801.

  If the game operation timer has not timed the predetermined time, it is determined whether or not the effect flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S848). If the effect flag is not set in the RAM 122, the liquid crystal display 4 indicates that one of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) is won in the final result. Since the bonus winning notification effect shown is not performed, the process directly returns to step S801.

  If the effect flag is set in the RAM 122, a bonus winning notification indicating the winning of any of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) performed on the liquid crystal display 4 is performed. It is determined whether or not the effect has been completed to the end without being forcibly terminated by an operation for setting the number of bets (step S849). If the bonus winning notification effect has not been completed, the process directly returns to step S801. When the bonus winning notification effect is completed, the effect flag set in the RAM 122 is erased, and an effect completion flag indicating that the effect has been completed to the end without being forcibly terminated in the middle is stored in the RAM 122. Setting is made (step S850). Then, the process returns to step S801.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the display result of the losing is variably displayed in the game selected for the new big bonus (1) to (6) or the regular bonus (1) to (3). When one game is completed after being led to the device 2, the liquid crystal display 4 starts to execute the bonus winning notification effect from the timing. Also, when the gaming state is not a big bonus or a regular bonus, one game is played according to the lottery result even if the big bonus (1) to (6) or the regular bonus (1) to (3) is not won. Execution of the bonus winning notification effect is started on the liquid crystal display 4 from the end timing.

  If the player sets the number of bets for the next game by operating the MAXBET button 15 or the like when the bonus winning notification effect is being executed, the big bonuses (1) to (6), the regular bonuses are set. Regardless of whether it was started in the state of winning in (1) to (3), the bonus winning notification effect will be canceled halfway without completing execution until the end. ing.

  On the other hand, if the player does not perform a betting number setting operation for a new game until a predetermined time has elapsed after the bonus winning notification effect is started, the bonus winning notification effect is completed and terminated until the end. The Rukoto. In this case, if the bonus winning notification effect that has been executed to the end indicates the winning of any of the big bonuses (1) to (6) or the regular bonuses (1) to (3), then start. When the lever 11 is operated, the type of the winning one of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) is notified, and then the controlled big bonus or regular bonus When 9 choices (1) to (9) are won, the type is notified.

  Although the player may not cancel the bonus winning notification effect by halfway through the operation of setting the number of bets before completing the bonus winning notification effect, the player will not be able to proceed with the game. Even if the notification effect indicates the winning of any of the big bonuses (1) to (6) or the regular bonuses (1) to (3), the notification of the type of the winning bonus and the subsequent bonuses Since the selection of 9 choices (1) to (9) will not be performed, normally, after the execution of the bonus winning notification effect is completed, the betting number setting operation for a new game is performed. It becomes. Therefore, the bonus winning notification effect can be executed to the end without wasting as much as possible.

  On the other hand, although the player will not be notified of the bonus type and will not be notified of the winning of the 9 choices (1) to (9) in the subsequent bonus, the execution of the bonus winning notification effect is completed. It is not prohibited to advance the game by canceling the bonus winning notification effect in the middle by setting the bet amount before the game is performed. Therefore, it is possible to secure a request that the player can freely advance the game without being bothered by the effect (here, the bonus winning notification effect) being executed on the liquid crystal display 4.

  The bonus winning notification effect may be performed even when none of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) are won. The player may be recognized by the display result derived to the variable display device 2 (replay, winning of a small role or derivation of a loser). Therefore, although it is recommended that the bonus winning notification effect be viewed to the end without canceling in the middle, it does not hinder the original gameability of the slot machine in which the game is advanced according to the display result of the variable display device 2.

  In addition, when the player completes execution of the bonus winning notification effect indicating the winning of any of the big bonuses (1) to (6) or the regular bonuses (1) to (3), Subsequently, when the start lever 11 is operated, the type of the winning bonus among the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) is notified. (6) The operating procedures of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R for winning the regular bonuses (1) to (3) are different from each other. That is, even if the big bonuses (1) to (6) or the regular bonuses (1) to (3) are won, the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are pressed in accordance with the type of what the player has won. If you do not operate, you will not win.

  When the type of the winning one of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) is notified, the player presses the stop button according to the procedure according to the notified type. Assuming that 12L, 12C, and 12R can be operated, the player always wins one of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3). On the other hand, if the type of the winning one of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) is not notified, the big bonus is fixed to a certain degree regardless of the skill of the player. (1) to (6) and regular bonuses (1) to (3) may be missed.

  For this reason, when the player waits for the bonus winning notification effect to be completed and then performs the betting number setting operation, the bonus winning notification effect is the big bonus (1) to (6) or the regular bonus (1 ) To (3) indicate the winning type of Big Bonus (1) to (6) and Regular Bonus (1) to (3). The disadvantages of missing the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) can be prevented, and the fun of the game can be improved. In addition, when the player waits for the bonus winning notification effect to be executed, the bet number setting operation results in the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to ( Since it becomes possible to win a prize early in 3), the game is also progressed smoothly.

  However, if it is executed to the end, the number of bets placed by the player before the completion of the bonus winning notification effect indicating the winning of any of the big bonuses (1) to (6) or the regular bonuses (1) to (3) is completed. The bonus winning notification effect is canceled halfway through, and the type of the winning big bonus (1) to (6) or regular bonus (1) to (3) is immediately selected. Even if you missed the big bonuses (1) to (6) and regular bonuses (1) to (3) by not being notified, the big bonuses (1) to (6) Since the type of the winning one of the regular bonuses (1) to (3) is notified, the player can be relieved for such a player.

  In addition, when the player performs an operation for setting the number of bets after completing execution of the bonus winning notification effect, it indicates that one of the big bonuses (1) to (6) or the regular bonuses (1) to (3) is won. If it is a thing, when 9 choices (1)-(9) are won in the game state of a big bonus or a regular bonus after that, the type of the winning thing will be notified. The operating procedures of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning 9 choices (1) to (9) are also different from each other, and even if the 9 choices (1) to (9) are won, the player wins If the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are not operated in accordance with the procedure according to the type of the item being played, the 9 choices (1) to (9) are not won.

  When the type of the winning one of the nine choices (1) to (9) is notified, the player can operate the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R according to the procedure according to the notified type. Assuming that the 9 choices (1) to (9) are not missed, the 9 choices (1) to (1) are fixed to a certain degree regardless of the skill of the player if the type of the winning item is not notified. (9) may be missed. For this reason, if the player waits for the bonus winning notification effect to be completed and then performs the betting number setting operation, the player's profit can be increased in the subsequent big bonus or regular bonus. Because it can, you can further improve the interest of the game.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, the slot machine 1 is used to set the bet number of each game and credits a maximum of 50 medals to the player when winning the small role. Can be stored inside. Then, except for the next game that won the replay, the medal that has been credited and accumulated in the slot machine 1 is operated by the player from the end of the game until the start of the next game. It is possible to make a payment and pay out.

  The player can set the number of bets using the medals accumulated by crediting and accumulating inside the slot machine 1 after the end of one game, and can play the next game as long as the game is limited. It is also possible to stop. Unless the player has won a replay, the player can pay out the medals accumulated as credits by operating the checkout button 16 and thus stop the game without playing the next game. Is also possible. If it is a role other than replay, the game may be stopped as long as the game is won. Here, if the bonus winning notification effect is executed when the player pays out medals accumulated as credits in order to stop the game as far as the game concerned, the bonus winning notification effect is canceled halfway. The

  Further, although the player once sets a bet number for a new game after one game is finished, the player can actually stop the game without playing a new game. In this case, the player usually operates the checkout button 16 to pay out medals corresponding to the number of bets already set. If the bonus winning notification effect is executed even when medals corresponding to the number of bets already set are paid out by operating the settlement button 16, the bonus winning notification effect is canceled halfway.

  As described above, when the player pays out a medal corresponding to the credit accumulated by operating the settlement button 16 or a medal corresponding to the number of bets already set, the player stops the game there. Considering that if the bonus winning notification effect is performed, the predetermined effect is ended there, so that it is not necessary to continue the useless effect for the person who wants to stop the game.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, when the gaming state is the big bonus or the regular bonus, the music in the bonus is continuously reproduced. As long as the bonus medium music is controlled to the game state big bonus or the regular bonus, the music is played without interruption between the games and between the games, and is output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U. However, even if the game state is controlled to the big bonus or the regular bonus, the player interrupts the game if the player does not perform the game operation (the bet number setting operation or the start operation) for a predetermined time. Therefore, the outputs from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U are muted.

  In addition, even before a predetermined time has passed without a player performing a game operation, the player adjusts the settlement button 16 between games and sets the bet number or credit set for the next game. Is settled, it is considered that the player has interrupted the game, and the outputs from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U are muted. As a result, even though the game is interrupted, the bonus medium music is not output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U at a high volume, and the surrounding players are not disturbed.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, by attaching the connector restricting member 500 including the attachment side member 510 and the connector cover 520 to the board case 200, the game control board accommodated in the board case 200 is stored. The board-side connector 620a and the cable-side connector 610a are restricted from being removed, and in this state, the board case 200 is attached to the mounting base 250, and the fixing member 255 and the sealing piece 232 are fixed to each other. If the removal of the connector restricting member 500 is restricted and the sealing piece 232 of the board case 200 is broken to release the fixation between the board case 200 and the housing (mounting base 250), the board side connector The cable-side connector 610a cannot be removed from the 620a. In other words, the cable-side connector 610a cannot be removed without leaving a trace that the sealing piece 232 is broken, and a fraudulent instrument such as a driving instrument cannot be connected without leaving a trace. You will be able to discover that there is a possibility that

  Further, when the game control board 101 is replaced together with the board case 200 containing the game control board 101 due to a failure or the like, the sealing piece 232 is broken to fix the board case 200 and the housing (mounting base 250). If released, the connector restricting member 500 can be detached from the board case 200 and the cable side connector 610a can be removed from the board side connector 620a. Therefore, the connector restricting member 500 can be destroyed or the board case 200 can be destroyed. The cable-side connector 610a can be separated from the board-side connector 620a without opening.

  Further, the connector restricting member 500 is composed of an attachment side member 510 and a connector cover 520. After the attachment side member 510 is attached to the board case 200, the cable side connector 610a is connected to the board side connector 620a, and the board is in that state. The cable-side connector 610a cannot be removed from the board-side connector 620a by being attached to the attachment-side member 510 so as to cover a part of the cable-side connector 620a from above. Is connected to the board-side connector 620a, and then the locking cylinder 522 of the connector cover 520 is fitted into the locking hole 513a of the locking hole 513 of the attachment-side member 510 located around the board-side connector 620a. The connector cover 520 is simply attached to the attachment side member 510. Since part of the cable-side connector 610a is covered and the movement of the cable-side connector 610a in the unplugging direction is restricted, the assembly work is reduced when the removal of the cable-side connector 610a from the board-side connector 620a is restricted. it can.

  Further, even when the game control board 101 is housed in the board case 200, it is only necessary to connect the cable side connector 610a to the board side connector 620a as it is and then attach the connector cover 520. In this case, the assembly work can be more effectively reduced when the removal of the cable-side connector 610a from the board-side connector 620a is restricted.

  In addition, the connector cover 510 does not cover the entire connection portion between the cable-side connector 610a and the board-side connector 620a, but covers only a part of the cable-side connector 610a in the pulling direction side. Not only can the connector 610a be securely removed from the board-side connector 620a, but also the material required for manufacturing the connector cover 510 can be reduced.

  In addition, the connector cover 520 is attached to the attachment side member 510 with only one locking cylinder 522, but a rib that contacts the surface of the base piece 510a of the attachment side member 510 is provided on one side wall of the connector cover 520. Since 521b and 521b are formed and the movement of the connector cover 520 is restricted, the removal of the cable side connector 610a from the board side connector 620a can be reliably restricted.

  In addition, inwardly engaging portions 511 and 511 are formed at both ends extending from the base piece 510a of the attachment side member 510, and the engaging portions 511 and 511 are elastically deformed outward. In this state, the mounting member 510 is attached to the board case 200 by being assembled to the board case 200 and engaged with the locking grooves 514 and 514 formed on the back surface of the board case 200. Since the member 500 can be attached to the board case 200 without using other members such as screws and pins, the number of components can be reduced.

  Further, when the attachment side member 510 constituting the connector restricting member 500 is attached to the board case 200, the opposing surfaces of the attachment side member 510 to the base case 510 a and the upper pieces 510 c, 510 c with respect to the board case 200 are the steps in the upper case 203. The upper surface of the portion 203b and the bottom surface of the concave portion 203f are in contact with each other, and it is possible to effectively prevent attachment of unauthorized parts or the like between the connector restricting member 500 and the surface of the board case 200.

  Further, since the attachment side member 510 and the connector cover 520 constituting the connector restricting member 500 are both made of a transparent synthetic resin material, the visibility in the board case 200 may be impaired by the connector restricting member 500. Therefore, there is no problem in monitoring the game control board 101. Further, even when an unauthorized part is attached to the gap between the connector restricting member 500 and the board case 200, it can be easily found.

  Further, the connector connection between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44, that is, the connection between the board side connector 620a of the game control board 101 and the cable side connector 610a of the cable 600a, the cable side connector 611a of the cable 600a and the operation unit. Regarding the connection between the board-side connector 621a of the relay board 107 and the connection between the board-side connector 622g of the operation part relay board 107 and the cable-side connector 612g of the cable 601g, the connection between these connectors is released. It is restricted by the member 650. As a result, any connector between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44 is replaced with a connector such as an unauthorized driving tool and connected to the game control unit 110 of the game control board 101 and a signal related to the progress of the game. It is difficult to carry out fraudulent activities such as illegally inputting / outputting information, so that illegal sales can be effectively prevented.

  Further, in order to release the connector connection between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44, the sealing piece 232 of the board case 200, the connection piece 522a of the connector cover 520, and the connection piece 684a of the cover member 680 are broken. As a result, when even one connector connection between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44 is released, the trace remains and it is extremely difficult to erase the trace. , The above fraud can be more effectively suppressed.

  In addition, there is only one relay board between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44, but in the case of passing through a plurality of relay boards, the removal of all connector connections existing between them is restricted. It is preferable to replace one of the connectors between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44 with a connector such as an illegal driving tool and connect to the game control unit 110 of the game control board 101. Since it becomes difficult to perform an illegal act such as illegally inputting / outputting a signal related to the progress of the game, it is possible to effectively prevent the implementation of illegal business.

  Also, the first electronic components 45, 46, 41, 42L, 42C, 42R, 44, 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, 81 that input signals to the game control board 101 according to the progress of the game and the progress of the game Of the second electronic components 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, 82 for which signals are output from the game control board 101 in response, a connector restricting member is provided only for the connector connection between the inserted medal sensor 44 and the game control board 101. The release of the connection between each other is regulated. In other words, if there is no signal, the inserted medal sensor 44 cannot advance the game (if the signal from the inserted medal sensor 44 is not input, the number of bets cannot be set and the game cannot be started) and the game control. The connector restricting member is provided only for the connector connection with the board 101 to restrict the release of the connection between the connectors, and the connection between the other electronic components and the game control board 101 is released to drive the instrument. Even if it is replaced with a connector, it will be impossible to automatically advance the game automatically, so that it is possible to prevent fraud with the minimum restrictions, and to disconnect these connectors The number of parts can be reduced.

  In addition, a plurality of signal lines connecting the game control unit 110 and a plurality of electronic components that perform input / output of signals necessary for the progress of the game are provided between the game control board 101 and the operation unit relay board 107. By connecting the cable 600a to the board connector 610a of the game control board 101 and the cable connector 620a, that is, by restricting the release of only one connector connection, a plurality of signal lines are connected to each other. It is possible to restrict the release of the connection, and it is not necessary to prepare a plurality of parts for restricting the release of the connector connection, and the number of these parts can be reduced.

  Even when a plurality of signal lines connecting the game control unit 110 and a plurality of electronic components that perform input / output of signals necessary for the progress of the game are connected via a plurality of cables, the board side connectors are brought close to each other. It is necessary to prepare a plurality of parts for restricting the release of the connector connection by restricting the release of the connection between the plurality of board side connectors and the plurality of cable side connectors with one part. The number of these parts can be reduced.

  Also, the connection between the cable side connector 611a of the cable 600a connecting the game control board 101 and the operation part relay board 107 and the board side connector 621a of the operation part relay board 107 is released, and the operation part relay board 107 and the insertion medal sensor 44. Since the release of the connection between the cable-side connector 612g of the cable 601g and the board-side connector 622g of the operation unit relay board 107 is simultaneously restricted by one connector restricting member 650, the connection of the plurality of connectors is released. It is not necessary to prepare a plurality of parts for regulating the number of parts, and the number of parts can be reduced.

  Further, after the backup power source of the game control unit 110 passes from the game control board 101 via the cable 600a-operation unit relay board 107-cable 601g-inserted medal sensor 44-cable 601g-operation unit relay board 107-cable 600a, Connection to the board side connector 620a of the game control board 101 and the cable side connector 610a of the cable 600a in the state where the power supply to the slot machine 1 is cut off and the cable 600a. The connection between the cable side connector 611a of the operation unit relay board 107 and the board side connector 621a of the operation unit relay board 107 and the connection of the board side connector 622g of the operation unit relay board 107 and the cable side connector 612g of the cable 601g is released. Backup power supply Supply line is disconnected, it can not hold data RAM112 the game control unit 110, so that the lost. That is, when even one connection between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44 is released, the backup data held in the RAM 112 of the game control unit 110 is lost.

  On the other hand, in order to connect an unauthorized device such as a driving device, it is necessary to insert / remove the connector. However, even if a special device is selected or a gaming state is illegally used, it is replaced with a regular connector. Therefore, since the data in the RAM 112 is initialized by releasing the connection of the connector, the slot machine 1 set in a state in which the special role is won using the driving tool or in a game state advantageous to the player is used as a game. Unauthorized sales such as providing to a player at the start of business of a store can be prevented.

  Also, when the game control unit 110 is activated and returns to the state before the power interruption, the CPU 111 transmits a power-on command indicating the winning status of the special role and the game state, and the effect control unit 120 receives the power-on command. Then, the winning situation and game state of the special combination are displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 and notified.

  Here, in order to connect an unauthorized device such as a driving device, it is necessary to turn off the power once (disconnecting the connector without turning off the power will cause a failure). Even if you cancel and use a driving device to illegally win a special role or set a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, when you restart the game control unit 110, Since it can be easily determined from the outside that it is controlled to an advantageous gaming state, the slot machine 1 set to a state in which a special role is won using a driving tool or a gaming state advantageous to a player It is possible to effectively prevent illegal sales such as providing to a player at the start of business of a store.

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

  In the above embodiment, the engaging portions 511 and 511 of the attachment side member 510 are elastically deformed outward and engaged with the engaging grooves 514 and 514 formed on the back surface of the substrate case 200. When the attachment member 510 is attached to the substrate case 200 and the substrate case 200 to which the attachment side member 510 is attached is fixed to the attachment base 250 (housing) so as not to be detached, the side piece of the attachment side member 510 510d and 510d are in contact with the inner surfaces of the side walls 250b and 250c of the mounting base 250, and are held between them so that the deformation of the both side pieces 510d and 510d of the mounting side member 510 to the outside is restricted. The configuration is such that it cannot be removed from the case 200.

  On the other hand, for example, when a part of the attachment side member is fixed on the back surface of the substrate case 200 with a screw or a detachable locking pin, and the substrate case 200 is detachably attached to the housing (attachment base). In addition, the screws and the locking pins may be concealed, and the board case 200 may be attached to the housing so that the attachment side member is prevented from being removed from the board case 200. In addition to this, any structure can be used as long as the attachment-side member cannot be detached from the substrate case 200 after the attachment-side member is attached to the substrate case 200 and the substrate case 200 is fixed to the housing. A simple configuration may be adopted.

  In the above embodiment, the connector cover 520 is attached to the attachment side member 510 with only one locking cylinder 522. This configuration is preferable in that the structure of the connector cover 520 and the attachment side member 510 can be simplified. On the other hand, the connector cover 520 is provided with a plurality of locking cylinders 522, and the attachment side member 510 is provided with a locking hole 513a at each corresponding position, so that the connector cover 520 is attached to the attachment side member 510 at a plurality of locations. You may make it attach. By doing in this way, the removal | extraction with respect to the board | substrate side connector 620a of the cable side connector 610a can be controlled more firmly. Furthermore, in this case, it is preferable to attach the connector cover 520 to the attachment side member 510 at a plurality of locations across the connection portion between the cable side connector 610a and the board side connector 620a. The removal of the cable-side connector 610a from the board-side connector 620a can be more firmly regulated.

  In the above embodiment, only the connector connection between the inserted medal sensor 44 and the game control board 101 is provided with the connector restricting member to restrict the release of the connection between the connectors. On the other hand, only the connector connection between the start switch 41 and the game control board 101 may be provided with a connector restricting member to restrict the release of the connection between the connectors. In addition, if the reel is not configured to stop until the reel stop operation is performed after the reel starts rotating, only connector connection between the stop switch 42L, 42C, 42R and the game control board 101 is restricted. A member may be provided to restrict the release of the connection between the connectors. In these cases, the same effect as the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  In the above embodiment, the backup power is returned from the game control board 101 to the game control board 101 via the inserted medal sensor 44 and supplied to the game control unit 110, so that the connector connection between them is established. When released, the data in the RAM 112 was lost. On the other hand, an electronic component that always inputs and outputs signals necessary for the progress of the game (for example, the start switch 41 or a configuration that does not stop the reel until the reel is stopped after the reel starts rotating. The same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained even through the stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R, etc.

  Capacitors and batteries that store backup power are mounted on electronic component mounting boards and relay boards (operation unit relay board 107, etc.) for these electronic components, which are required to input and output signals necessary for the progress of the game. A backup power supply line from a capacitor or a battery mounted on the mounting board or the relay board is connected to the game control board via a cable together with a signal line of the electronic component, and is supplied to the game control unit 110. You may make it do. Even in this case, when the connector connection between the mounting board or the relay board and the game control board 101 is released, the data in the RAM 112 will be lost. Since the control board 101 is supplied with backup power via a cable from a capacitor or battery mounted on the mounting board or relay board, the backup power is supplied to the game control unit 110 when the cable is disconnected. In order to continue supply, it is necessary to short-circuit the backup power supply line across the boards, and it is very difficult to release the connector connection while continuing to supply backup power. Connection can be effectively prevented.

  In addition, for example, it is equipped with a signal output circuit that always outputs a specific signal even in the event of a power failure, and always detects a specific signal even in the event of a power failure, and if the detection of a specific signal is interrupted, that fact Is mounted on the game control board 101, and the output path of this specific signal is controlled from the game control board 101 via electronic components that are required to input and output signals necessary for the progress of the game. Returning to the board 101, it is configured to be input to the signal monitoring circuit, and when the game control unit 110 is activated, it is confirmed whether or not the fact that the detection of the specific signal is interrupted is stored in the signal monitoring circuit, and the specific signal In the case where it is stored that the detection is interrupted, the initialization 1 described above may be executed to clear the data stored in the RAM 112. Even in such a case, it is possible to prevent illegal sales such as providing the game machine with the slot machine 1 set in a state where the special role is won using the driving tool at the start of the business of the game shop.

In the above embodiment, when the game control unit 110 is activated and returns to the state before the power interruption, the CPU 111 transmits a power-on command, and the effect control unit 120 receives the power-on command. The winning status of the combination and the game state are notified on the liquid crystal display 4. On the other hand, when the game control unit 110 is activated and returned to the state before the power interruption, the game number display unit 51, the credit display unit 52, and the payout display unit 53 that are directly controlled by the game control unit 110 perform special roles. Even if the presence / absence of the winning or the gaming state is notified, the same effect as the above embodiment can be obtained. In addition, a notification LED for notifying the winning of a special role or a gaming state is provided as an electronic component directly controlled by the game control unit 110, and the notification LED is used when the game control unit 110 is returned to the state before power interruption when the game control unit 110 is activated. In this case, the winning situation of the special role and the game state may be notified.

  In the above embodiment, when the bonus winning notification effect is completed to the end without being canceled due to the setting of the number of bets, the bonus winning notification effect is the big bonus (1) to (6) or regular. If one of the bonuses (1) to (3) has been won, it is necessary to notify the type of the bonus that has been won and to select nine options in the gaming state of the bonus controlled after winning this ( It was supposed to notify when winning in 1) to (9). However, the control that is advantageous to the player when the bonus winning notification effect is completed without being canceled halfway by setting the number of bets or the like may be only one of them.

  In addition, when the bonus winning notification effect is completed without being canceled halfway due to the setting of the number of bets or the like, even when it is canceled halfway, the next start lever 11 is selected for winning. The type of bonus that is won may be notified, but in the former case, the type of bonus that is won may be notified with a higher probability than in the latter case. In the case of winning 9 choices (1) to (9) in subsequent bonuses, the bonus winning announcement effect is canceled halfway when the bonus has been executed to the end without being canceled due to the setting of the number of bets, etc. It is good also as what is performed with a higher probability than when it was done.

  In addition, the control that is advantageous for the player to proceed with the game other than the notification of the type of bonus that has been won and the winning notification of the small role such as 9 choices (1) to (9) in the subsequent bonus, When the bonus winning notification effect indicating the winning of the bonus (1) to (6) or the regular bonus (1) to (3) is completed without being canceled halfway due to the setting of the bet number or the like It can be applied as a control to be performed. Furthermore, bonuses that have won a control that does not benefit the progress of the game itself, but that gives the player some benefit (eg, displaying premium images that are not normally visible), etc. It can be applied as a control to be performed in place of the winning notification of the small role such as 9 types (1) to (9) in the following types of notification or 9 bonus (1) to (9).

  In the embodiment described above, when the checkout button 16 is operated when the music in bonus is being played and the number of bets already set for the next game or the credit is settled, a predetermined time is passed. When the game operation is not performed, the output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U of the music being played is muted so that the surrounding players cannot hear the sound of the bonus music.

  However, in these cases, the output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U may not be muted, but only the volume level of the output audio may be lowered to a certain level. Moreover, it is good also as what switches the music reproduced | regenerated in these cases to another music with a low audio | voice level. That is, the sound of the music may be output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U even in such a case as long as the volume is not high enough to cause trouble for surrounding players. Alternatively, in these cases, the reproduction of the music itself may be stopped. In the case where the reproduction of the music itself is stopped, the reproduction of the music may be started again if necessary in the scene where the mute release event has occurred.

  In the above-described embodiment, the bonus winning notification effect is ended without winning the game that won the big bonuses (1) to (6) or the regular bonuses (1) to (3) (that is, the loss of the game) When the display result is derived to the variable display device 2), there is a game in which neither of the big bonuses (1) to (6) or the regular bonuses (1) to (3) is won in the normal gaming state. It was supposed to be started when finished. However, the bonus winning notification effect is assumed to be started before the display result is derived to the variable display device 2 as long as it is executed for a certain period even after the display result is derived to the variable display device 2. Also good.

  Further, the bonus winning notification effect indicating the winning of any of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) is not necessarily the big bonus (1) to (6) or the regular bonus (1). It is not necessary to start with the newly won game in (3), and the next and subsequent games as long as they have not won big bonuses (1) to (6) or regular bonuses (1) to (3) It may be started with. In this case, there is a case where a small role is won in the internal lottery of the game that should start the bonus winning notification effect, and the small role is won. In this case, at the timing when the payout of the medal corresponding to the winning small role is finished. The bonus winning notification effect may be started.

  Also, in the internal lottery, the big bonuses (1) to (6) or the regular bonuses (1) to (3) and a predetermined type of small role can be won simultaneously in one game, thereby Even when winning a type of small combination, the bonus winning notification effect may be started at the timing when the payout of medals corresponding to the winning small combination is completed. Furthermore, the bonus winning notification effect is, for example, that a big bonus (1) to (6) or a regular bonus (1) to (3) and a predetermined type of small role are simultaneously won in one game in an internal lottery. If it is possible, it may be performed on the condition that a predetermined type of small role is won.

  In the above embodiment, the bonus winning notification effect is executed during a period between games (cancelled when the start lever 11 is operated), but includes a period during the game. It may be executed in a period. Moreover, you may apply the continuous effect which continues over the period of a some game as a bonus winning alert | report effect.

  For example, when a continuous production comprising a plurality of stages of production is applied as a bonus winning notification production, each stage of production is executed in the period between the games, and the big bonus (1) at the end of the final stage of production. Information indicating whether or not one of the regular bonuses (1) to (3) is won can be notified. When an operation for setting the number of bets is made while the stage effects are being executed, the stage effects can be canceled halfway. Even if the n-th stage effect is canceled halfway, the n + 1-th stage effect can be started when the next game ends.

  In this case, control that is advantageous to the player, such as notification of the type of bonus that has been won, is performed on condition that the execution of each stage has been completed without being canceled halfway. can do. In addition, on condition that the execution of the stage of a predetermined number or more of a plurality of stages has been completed without being canceled in the middle (at least on the condition that the effect in the final stage was not canceled halfway) It is also possible to perform control that is advantageous to the player, such as notification of the type of winning bonus.

  In addition, a bonus winning notification effect is performed within one game period (that is, a period from when the start lever 11 is operated until the display result is derived to the variable display device 2 (the third stop button is operated)). It is good. This production may consist of a plurality of stages of production. The first stage of production is started by operating the start lever 11, and each time the first stop button and second stop button are operated, the second stage is produced. Stages and stage 3 productions may be started. At the end of stage 3 stage production, one of the big bonuses (1) to (6) and regular bonuses (1) to (3) is selected. It is possible to notify information indicating whether or not there is.

  For example, when the first stop button is operated before the first stage effect is completed, the first stage effect can be canceled halfway and the second stage effect can be started. If the third stop button is operated before the third stage effect is completed, the third stage effect can be canceled halfway. Then, when the bet number is set for a new game or when the start lever 11 is operated, the performance of each stage is completed without being canceled halfway. If any of the bonuses (1) to (6) and the regular bonuses (1) to (3) is won, the type can be notified. In this case as well, the type of bonus that has been won may be notified on condition that the performance of the predetermined number or more of the plurality of stages has been completed without being canceled halfway. .

  In this case, since the effect is executed particularly during the game, there is a greater demand for the player to advance the game than to see the effect. Even in such a case, the operation (all or part of) of each stage is performed to the end without performing an operation (specifically, operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R) to advance the game to the next stage. By watching, there is a possibility that advantageous control for the player may be performed, so that it is possible to complete the execution of the game without waste while ensuring the player's request to advance the game quickly .

  In the above embodiment, the bonus winning notification effect is started from the timing at which one game is completed (that is, the display result is derived to the variable display device 2) when a predetermined condition is satisfied, When the bet number for the next game was set before the time passed, it was canceled halfway. However, the game operation for canceling the bonus winning notification effect midway may be an operation for starting the next game itself, that is, an operation of the start lever 11, instead of an operation for setting the number of bets.

  In the above embodiment, when the bet number has already been set and credits remain, medals corresponding to the bet number set by the operation of the first settlement button 16 are settled first, and the second time The medals corresponding to the credits are settled by operating the settlement button 16. On the other hand, the credit may be settled by operating the first settlement button 16 and the bet number set by the second manipulation button 16 may be settled. Moreover, it is good also as what settles both the number of bets and credit only by operation of the settlement button 16 once.

  In the former case, the output of the bonus medium music is muted when the credit is settled by the first operation of the settlement button 16. In the latter case, the output of the bonus medium music is muted by operating the settlement button 16 that settles both the bet amount and the credit. In the state where the number of bets has already been set and credits remain, the bonus winning effect is no longer performed when the betting number is set (even if the bonus winning effect has been performed, it will be forcibly terminated. In any case, it is not necessary to perform the process of ending the bonus winning notification effect again at the operation timing of the settlement button 16.

  However, in the modification for canceling the bonus winning notification effect by the operation of the start lever 11, even if the number of bets is set while the bonus winning notification effect is being performed, the bonus winning notification effect is still continued. There may be. Here, when the number of bets already set prior to the credit is settled by operating the settlement button 16, the bonus winning notification effect that is still being executed may be canceled halfway.

  In the above embodiment, when some of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are already stopped, the internal winning state for each gaming state and the stop position of the stopped reel are unique. A stop control table that is determined in a specific manner is selected, and reel stop control is performed in accordance with the selected stop control table. Here, instead of the stop position of the stopped reel, the position when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated to stop the reel (that is, the number of steps of the reel) may be applied. Good. Also in this case, similarly to the selection of the stop control table in the above embodiment, it is possible to obtain an effect that the control for stopping the reel does not become complicated.

  In the above embodiment, the number of determination values for the lottery target determined according to the gaming state is sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery, and is read as the lottery target at the time when an overflow occurs as a result of the addition. He was supposed to win the role that had been put out. On the other hand, the number of determination values may be sequentially subtracted from the internal lottery random value, and the result of the subtraction may be used as a new internal lottery random value. When the number of determination values is subtracted from the random number value for internal lottery, it can be determined whether or not an overflow has occurred in the subtraction result (here, the subtraction result becomes negative). In addition, according to the number of determination values of each combination according to the gaming state, a winning determination table that determines a determination value for determining each combination as winning is created for each game, and the acquired random number for internal lottery is set. It is good also as what performs an internal lottery by comparing with the determination value of each combination.

  In the above embodiment, in any gaming state, the game can be started only by setting 3 as the bet number. However, the number of bets that can be set to start the game can be any number in the range of 1 to 3. The number of bets that can be set for each gaming state may be different. Here, when 1 or 2 was set as the bet number in the normal gaming state, the winning probability of the small part in the internal lottery was lowered and the small part was won as compared with the case where 3 was set as the bet number. The number of payout medals can be increased.

  In the above embodiment, in a game in which the gaming state is the big bonus and the big bonus flag is set in the RAM 112, it is determined whether or not the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 112 when the start lever 11 is operated. If the regular bonus medium flag is not set, this is set to control the regular bonus. In this way, even when the regular bonus is controlled first after winning one of the big bonuses (1) to (6), the regular bonus is controlled again when the regular bonus is completed and the big bonus has not yet ended. In this case, the same processing should be performed.

  On the other hand, a regular bonus medium flag is set together with the big bonus medium flag in the RAM 112 when winning one of the big bonuses (1) to (6), and the regular bonus end condition is satisfied in the big bonus. The regular bonus medium flag is deleted. Here, when the regular bonus medium flag is deleted, if it is determined that the big bonus end condition is not satisfied and the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112, the regular bonus medium is again set. The flag may be set in the RAM 112 and controlled to a new regular bonus as it is. In this case, when the big bonus is controlled by winning one of the big bonuses (1) to (6), it can be controlled to the regular bonus at the same time. When the big bonus has not ended, you can immediately return to the regular bonus.

  The gaming state of the big bonus provides a small role game by winning one of the big bonuses (1) to (6), and further, JACIN (for example, “Bell-JAC” based on the JACIN winning in the small role game. -JAC "may become a target for internal lottery during a small role game) to provide a regular bonus in a big bonus game state. If the regular bonus for one set is completed during the big bonus and the number of payout medals has not exceeded 465, it can be controlled again as a small role game.

  In the above embodiment, the stop control table is selected in advance based on the setting status of the winning flag, the stop position of the symbol is determined with reference to the stop control table when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, and the stop The slot machine that stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by the table system that stops the reel at the position has been described as an example. In contrast, based on the current symbol position when the stop condition is satisfied and the setting status of the winning flag, pull-in control is performed so that the symbol of the winning symbol is aligned, or the symbol of the symbol that is not winning The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine that stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a control method in which the removal control is performed so as not to align.

  In the control method, when the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is detected, the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R are within the range of the maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds from the symbol displayed at that time ( It is determined whether or not there is a winning symbol having a winning flag set in a range of a total of five frames including the displayed symbol and the amount drawn.

  If there is a symbol with a winning flag set (determined from the symbol of the role that is given priority for derivation in duplicate wins), select the symbol for winning the winning combination and select the winning line (already stopped) When there is a reel, the winning display mode can be derived along with the symbols on the stopped reel. Otherwise, a symbol for not winning any combination is selected and derived. That is, even when the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by this control method, it can be derived by stopping the symbols within the range of the maximum stop delay time after the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is detected. The display mode corresponding to the setting status of the winning flag is derived as the display result of the variable display device 2.

  In the above embodiment, the variable display device 2 includes the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in which a plurality of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order on the outer peripheral portion, and the symbols are driven by rotational driving of these reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Was variably displayed. However, a device that virtually displays a symbol on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device may be used instead of the variable display device 2 described above.

  In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting the number of bets and giving game value associated with winning is described as an example. However, the slot machine embodying the present invention may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) to which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When a game ball is used as a game medium, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls.

  In a so-called parrot, game balls used as game media are stored in a storage tray in the same physical form, and when the player operates the BET button, the game balls stored in the storage tray (upper plate) are stored. The number of game balls corresponding to the BET operation is taken into the parrot via a predetermined take-in route. The number of bets for playing one game is set by the game balls taken inside.

  In addition, when the player operates the checkout button in the parrot, if the bet number has already been set (except when the bet number is automatically set after the replay win), it depends on the set bet number. A number of game balls are discharged to the lower pan provided at the bottom of the slot machine. If the bet number is not set (including the case where the bet number is settled first), the game balls stored in the storage tray are discharged to the lower tray through a predetermined route. The lower plate is provided with a hole through which a game ball stored by a player operating a predetermined lever is passed through the lower plate, and the game ball box (so-called dollar box) is placed under the lower plate. If operated, the game ball owned by the player can be easily transferred to the game ball box.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a control circuit of the slot machine of FIG. 1. It is the schematic which shows the wiring connection state of the game control board and the electronic component for games connected to a game control board. It is a circuit diagram which shows the supply line of the backup power supply with respect to a game control part. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the attachment base for attaching a board | substrate case and a board | substrate case to the housing | casing which makes the main body of a slot machine, and a connector control member. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the attachment base for attaching a board | substrate case and a board | substrate case to the housing | casing which makes the main body of a slot machine, and a connector control member. It is a perspective view which shows the state which assembled | attached the substrate case to the attachment base. It is a principal part expansion perspective view of the attachment side member and connector cap which comprise a connector control member. (A) is AA sectional drawing of FIG. 9, (b), (c) is BB sectional drawing of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state which assembled | attached the board | substrate case to the attachment base, and also attached the connector cap with respect to the attachment side member. (A) is CC sectional drawing of FIG. 11, (b) is DD sectional drawing of FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the mounting base and cover part which comprise a connector control member. It is a perspective view which shows the state which assembled | attached the cover part with respect to the mounting base. (A) is EE sectional drawing of FIG. 14, (b) is FF sectional drawing of FIG. (A) is a figure which shows the symbol combination of the winning combination, (b) is a figure which shows the example of the winning combination table according to gaming state. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process which the control part in a game control board performs when a reset signal is input. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process which the control part in a game control board performs for every game. It is a flowchart which shows the BET process of FIG. 18 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the BET process of FIG. 18 in detail. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing in detail the settlement process of FIG. 19. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery process of FIG. 18 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the reel rotation process of FIG. 18 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the payout process of FIG. 18 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the process which the control part in an effect control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process which the control part in an effect control board performs.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 2 Variable display device 4 Liquid crystal display 7L, 7R, 7R Speaker 13 Medal slot 14 Single BET button 15 MAXBET button 101 Game control board 111 CPU
112 RAM
113 ROM
102 Production control board 121 CPU
122 RAM
123 ROM
200 board case 232 sealing piece 250 mounting base 500 connector restricting member 600a cable 610a cable side connector 620a board side connector

Claims (1)

By setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, the game can be started, and the display result is derived to a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified. In a slot machine where one game is over and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Game operating means operated by the player to advance the game;
Prior determination means for determining whether or not to allow derivation of a plurality of types of winning display results before the display results of the variable display device are derived for each game;
Derivation control means for causing the variable display device to derive a display result according to a determination result of the prior determination means;
Effect execution means for causing the effect means to execute a predetermined effect;
An effect ending means for ending the predetermined effect being executed halfway when the game operation means is operated and the game is advanced when the predetermined effect is being executed by the effect executing means. Prepared,
The slot is characterized in that when the predetermined effect is completed to the end without being interrupted by the effect ending means, it is more advantageous for the player than when the predetermined effect is ended halfway. Machine.

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