JP2015083031A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of storing a game worth without causing any discomfort after the occurrence of a replay role.SOLUTION: In the case where a changeover of a passage changeover solenoid 30 from off to on is allowed after a replay role was won, a game ends without any put-out, and the addition to a credit is then allowed. In the case where the changeover of the passage changeover solenoid 30 from off to on is inhibited after the replay role was won, the game ends without any put-out. Then, the addition to the credit is allowed after the changeover of the passage changeover solenoid 30 from off to on was allowed, that is, after a predetermined time period has passed after the final detection of the passage of the medal by a makeup sensor 170.

Description

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

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

  The types of combinations include small combinations, bonus combinations, and replay combinations. Here, when the combination of symbols constituting the small role is stopped on the winning line, the player can obtain a profit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of the small role. When the combination of symbols constituting the bonus combination is stopped on the winning line, the player can obtain a profit that the next game is shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. it can. If the combination of symbols that make up the re-gamer is stopped on the winning line (hereinafter also referred to as “re-gamer is generated”, etc.) The profit that a game can be performed can be obtained.

  In order for each winning combination to occur, generally, it is a condition that a winning is made by an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when the start lever is operated). In addition, the combination of symbols composing the winning combination in the internal lottery is aligned with the effective line, and the combination of symbols composing the winning combination in the internal lottery is not aligned with the effective line. Reel control is performed. In such a slot machine, there is one that accepts medals inserted after the occurrence of a re-playing role and can store (credit) a gaming value corresponding to the number of inserted medals (patent) Reference 1).

JP 2003-190371 A

  Credits provided by slot machines generally have a function to eliminate the annoyance caused by paying out medals that are subsequently placed on the premise that the number of bets has already been set. doing. However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, when a re-gamer is generated, credit is immediately available (credit acceptance time), and the relationship with the timing when the bet amount is set by the occurrence of the re-gamer There is nothing to consider about. For this reason, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, even if the timing for setting the bet number has not yet been reached after the occurrence of a re-playing role, credit is given when a medal is inserted. End up. As a result, after the occurrence of a re-game player, there is a possibility that the player may feel uncomfortable that credit will be credited prior to setting the bet amount.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of storing game values without causing a sense of incongruity after the occurrence of a re-game. .

In order to solve the above-described problem, a slot machine according to means 1 of the present invention provides:
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a variable display device (reel 2L) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified 2C, 2R) is a slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is completed when a display result is derived and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device. ,
A game medium (medal) inserted from an input unit (medal input unit 4) provided in the slot machine flows down, and a flow-down path (medal flow-down path 133) guides the game medium (medal) flowing down inward. When,
A guide position (guide position) for guiding a game medium (medal) flowing down the flow-down passage (medal flow-down passage 133) to the inward side, and a game medium (medal) flowing down the flow-down passage (medal flow-down passage 133) A guide member (guide plate 147) that can be switched to a non-guide position (non-guide position) that discharges to the return side without guiding to the inward side,
Switching means (channel switching solenoid 30) for switching the position of the guide member (guide plate 147) to one of the guide position (guide position) or the non-guide position (non-guide position);
A first game medium detecting means (insertion port 170) for detecting passage of a game medium (medal) flowing down upstream of the guide member (guide plate 147) in the flow-down path (medal flow-down path 133);
Second game medium detecting means (inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c) for detecting passage of a game medium (medal) flowing down downstream of the guide member (guide plate 147) in the flow down path (medal flow down path 133); ,
In the state where the guide member (guide plate 147) is in the non-guide position (non-guide position), after the passage of the game medium (medal) is detected by the first game medium detection means (the slot sensor 170), The non-guided position (by the switching means (flow path switching solenoid 30)) until the specific time required for the game medium (medal) to move to a position where it does not come into contact with the guide member (guide plate 147) ( Switching prohibiting means (main control unit 41) for prohibiting switching from the non-guide position) to the guide position (guide position);
Game value storage means (main control) for storing a game value (credit counter which is a credit value) that can be used for setting the number of bets in accordance with a betting operation (operation on one-sheet BET switch 5 and MAXBET switch 6) A predetermined area of the RAM of the unit 41),
Bet number storage means (a predetermined area in the RAM of the main control unit 41) for storing the bet number (BET counter value) set for one game;
When a game medium is detected by the second game medium detection means (YES in S30), the bet number stored in the bet number storage means and the game value stored in the game value storage means are determined. Update means (S34 to S36, S41) at the time of game medium detection for updating any one of them,
When a re-game winning (replay, first to third replays) occurs (YES in S12), the bet number storage means stores the next game so that the next game can be started without using the gaming value. Re-game winning update means (S16, S17) for updating the number of bets placed,
With
The game medium detection time update means includes:
When a game medium is detected by the second game medium detecting means after the game has ended without the occurrence of the re-game winning, the betting number stored in the betting number storage means is set to a predetermined upper limit. The betting number stored in the betting number storage means is updated when the number is less than 2 (2 when the gaming state is RB (BB) and 3 when the gaming state is normal), and when the upper limit is reached, Updating means (S34 to S36) at the time of first game medium detection for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means;
After the re-game winning is generated, the second game medium detection is performed after the re-game winning time updating means updates the betting number stored in the betting number storage means and the next game can be started. When the game medium is detected by the means, the second game medium detection update means for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means (S41 in FIG. 10; the processing of S10 to S12 in FIG. 9). In addition, after the bet amount setting is completed by the processing of S13 to S17 and after it is determined that credit is possible in S18, the processing is executed after S20 (see FIG. 14C).
Including
The second game medium detection updating means detects the passage of the game medium by the first game medium detection means before the next game can be started after the re-game winning is generated, and the specific time When the next game can be started before the lapse of time, the passage of the game medium is detected by the second game medium detection means after the specified time has elapsed, so that the game value storage means stores the game. The gaming value being updated is updated (S41 in FIG. 10. In addition to the processes in S10 to S12 in FIG. 9, the bet amount setting is completed by the processes in S13 to S17, and credits can be made in S18. After it is determined that there is, and after the switching prohibition timer becomes 0 in S33, it is executed after S20 (see FIG. 15 (c)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even after a re-game win has occurred, the inserted game medium is detected after the bet number has been updated by the re-game win update means and the next game can be started. The game value can be updated according to the game medium. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game value from being updated before the betting amount is set after the re-game winning is generated. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the re-game winning is generated without causing a sense of incongruity.
Further, in a state where the guide member is in the non-guide position, after the passage of the game medium is detected by the first game medium detection means located on the upstream side of the guide member, the game medium does not contact the guide member. Since switching from the non-guide position to the guide position by the switching means is prohibited during the period until the specific time required for the movement elapses, the game medium is inserted while the guide member is in the non-guide position. It is possible to prevent the guide member from biting the medal by moving from the non-guide position to the guide position when the played game medium passes through the guide member.

The slot machine according to means 2 of the present invention is:
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a variable display device (reel 2L) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified 2C, 2R) is a slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is completed when a display result is derived and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device. ,
A game medium (medal) inserted from an input unit (medal input unit 4) provided in the slot machine flows down, and a flow-down path (medal flow-down path 133) guides the game medium (medal) flowing down inward. When,
A guide position (guide position) for guiding a game medium (medal) flowing down the flow-down passage (medal flow-down passage 133) to the inward side, and a game medium (medal) flowing down the flow-down passage (medal flow-down passage 133) A guide member (guide plate 147) that can be switched to a non-guide position (non-guide position) that discharges to the return side without guiding to the inward side,
Switching means (channel switching solenoid 30) for switching the position of the guide member (guide plate 147) to one of the guide position (guide position) or the non-guide position (non-guide position);
A first game medium detecting means (insertion port 170) for detecting passage of a game medium (medal) flowing down upstream of the guide member (guide plate 147) in the flow-down path (medal flow-down path 133);
Second game medium detecting means (inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c) for detecting passage of a game medium (medal) flowing down downstream of the guide member (guide plate 147) in the flow down path (medal flow down path 133); ,
In the state where the guide member (guide plate 147) is in the non-guide position (non-guide position), after the passage of the game medium (medal) is detected by the first game medium detection means (the slot sensor 170), The non-guided position (by the switching means (flow path switching solenoid 30)) until the specific time required for the game medium (medal) to move to a position where it does not come into contact with the guide member (guide plate 147) ( Switching prohibiting means (main control unit 41) for prohibiting switching from the non-guide position) to the guide position (guide position);
Game value storage means (main control) for storing a game value (credit counter which is a credit value) that can be used for setting the number of bets in accordance with a betting operation (operation on one-sheet BET switch 5 and MAXBET switch 6) A predetermined area of the RAM of the unit 41),
Bet number storage means (a predetermined area in the RAM of the main control unit 41) for storing the bet number (BET counter value) set for one game;
When a game medium is detected by the second game medium detection means (YES in S30), the bet number stored in the bet number storage means and the game value stored in the game value storage means are determined. Update means (S34 to S36, S41) at the time of game medium detection for updating any one of them,
When a re-game winning (replay, first to third replays) occurs (YES in S12), the bet number storage means stores the next game so that the next game can be started without using the gaming value. Re-game winning update means (S16, S17) for updating the number of bets placed,
With
The game medium detection time update means includes:
When a game medium is detected by the second game medium detecting means after the game has ended without the occurrence of the re-game winning, the betting number stored in the betting number storage means is set to a predetermined upper limit. The betting number stored in the betting number storage means is updated when the number is less than 2 (2 when the gaming state is RB (BB) and 3 when the gaming state is normal), and when the upper limit is reached, Updating means (S34 to S36) at the time of first game medium detection for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means;
After the re-game winning is generated, the second game medium detecting means detects the game medium after the re-game winning update means starts updating the betting number stored in the betting number storage means. As a result, the second game medium detection update means for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means (see FIG. 14D, credit addition is allowed at the timing when the automatic BET is started. And)
Including
The second game medium detection time updating means is configured to update the betting amount stored in the betting number storage means by the regame winning time update means after the replay winning is generated, before the replay winning detection is started. When the passing of a game medium is detected by one game medium detection means and the update of the betting number stored in the betting number storage means is started by the re-game winning time update means before the specified time has elapsed, The game value stored in the game value storage means is updated by detecting the passage of the game medium by the second game medium detection means after the specified time has elapsed (FIG. 15 (d)). (Refer to credit addition at the timing after the automatic prohibition is started and after the switching prohibition timer becomes 0 (after the elapse of a specific period))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even after a re-game win has occurred, the inserted game medium is a game medium detected after the start of updating the bet amount by the re-game win-time updating means. Thus, the game value can be updated according to the game medium. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game value from being updated before the betting amount is set after the re-game winning is generated. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the re-game winning is generated without causing a sense of incongruity.
Further, in a state where the guide member is in the non-guide position, after the passage of the game medium is detected by the first game medium detection means located on the upstream side of the guide member, the game medium does not contact the guide member. Since switching from the non-guide position to the guide position by the switching means is prohibited during the period until the specific time required for the movement elapses, the game medium is inserted while the guide member is in the non-guide position. It is possible to prevent the guide member from biting the medal by moving from the non-guide position to the guide position when the played game medium passes through the guide member.

In the means 1 and 2, the upper limit number may be a predetermined number, may be one number, or may be a number determined according to the gaming state being controlled. . Further, the upper limit number may be the same as the predetermined number at which the game can be started or may be larger than the predetermined number.
Further, the game media whose game value can be updated after the re-game winning is generated in the means 1 are updated after the betting number stored in the betting-number storage means is updated by the re-game winning time update means. Any game medium that has been detected after the game can be started can be used. For example, the betting number stored in the betting number storage unit is updated by the re-game winning time updating unit, and the next game is updated. It may be a game medium detected after a predetermined condition (elapse of a predetermined period, completion of a predetermined process, etc.) is established after the start is enabled.
In addition, for the game media whose game value can be updated after the re-game winning is generated in the means 2, the updating of the betting number stored in the betting number storage means is started by the re-game winning time updating means. Any game medium detected after the start may be used. For example, after the re-game winning update means starts updating the bet amount stored in the bet number storage unit, a predetermined condition (elapse of a predetermined period, It may be a game medium detected after the completion of a predetermined process).

The slot machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 1 or 2,
A game medium corresponding to the bet number stored in the bet number storage means and a game medium corresponding to the game value stored in the game value storage means in response to the discharge operation (operation of the settlement switch 10) And a discharge means (S54 to S59) capable of discharging
When the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit is the bet number updated by the re-game winning time update unit (YES in S54), the discharge unit stores a game medium corresponding to the bet number. Only the game medium corresponding to the game value stored in the game value storage means is discharged without discharging (S59).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the game medium corresponding to the game value is re-played while maintaining the significance of the re-game winning by not discharging the game medium corresponding to the bet number updated by the re-game winning update means. Even after a game prize has been generated, the convenience of the player after the occurrence of the re-game prize can be further improved by enabling the discharge according to the discharging operation.

The slot machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The variable display device can derive a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying the plurality of types of identification information (reels 2L, 2C, 2R),
The slot machine allows a game to be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and the display result is derived to all of the plurality of variable display areas. Thus, one game is completed, and a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived to each of the plurality of variable display areas as a result of one game,
Derivation control means (S3) for performing control for deriving a display result to the plurality of variable display areas,
The combination of identification information that can be derived on a predetermined line among a plurality of lines (winning lines L1 to L5) set across the plurality of variable display areas includes only identification information having the same and / or similar outer shape. A specific combination composed of (for example, “Replay-Replay-Replay”) and a non-specific combination different from the specific combination (for example, “BAR-Replay-Replay”),
The replay prize is
A specific replay prize (first replay) that occurs when the combination on the predetermined line becomes a specific replay combination (for example, “replay-replay-replay”) among the specific combinations;
A non-specific replay winning (second replay, third) generated when the combination on the predetermined line becomes a non-specific replay combination (for example, “BAR-replay-replay”) among the non-specific combinations. Replay)
It is characterized by including.
According to this feature, the combination of identification information that can be derived on a predetermined line includes not only a specific combination but also a non-specific combination. Can be abundant. On the other hand, when a non-specific replay prize is generated, a non-specific combination is derived, so that a game medium is inserted without being aware of the occurrence of a re-game prize than when a specific re-game prize is generated. Although the possibility increases, the game value can be updated according to the detected game medium, so that the game is advanced without making the player feel annoyance such as not accepting the inserted game medium. be able to.
The non-specific combination may be different from the specific combination in that it is a combination including at least identification information other than the same and / or similar identification information. The identification information having the same outer shape refers to identification information having the same identification information and the same outer shape (for example, the shape of the outer edge of the symbol). For example, identification information having the same outer shape includes identification information having the same outer shape as that of one identification information and having a different overall color or pattern, and identification information having the same outer shape as that of one identification information but having a different color or pattern. Is included. In addition, identification information having a similar outer shape is an identification having a common sensation (impression) caused through the visual perception of a player who is a consumer because one identification information and the outer shape (for example, the shape of the outer edge of a symbol) are similar. This refers to information, and as a result, identification information that can be conceptually recognized as the same identification information (it is difficult to recognize as different identification information). For example, identification information having a similar outer shape includes (a) identification information that differs only in size from one identification information, (b) identification information that includes a plurality of identification information that has the same outer shape as one identification information, (1) Identification information with a character attached to one identification information, (d) Identification information that recalls the same identification information as one identification information whose direction is different from one identification information, (e) One identification information Identification information with the same outline as a whole, lacking a part, (f) identification information with a part of the identification information raised but the outline as a whole, (ki) identification Identification information in which the shape of the information is different but the overall outer shape is the same, (g) Identification information that recalls the same identification information as one identification information, and a plurality of (a) to (g) However, the identification information is ideally the same as the one identification information. Include identification can identify information.
The plurality of lines may include only a winning line that can generate a winning by deriving a combination of predetermined identification information that generates a winning, and not only a winning line but also a winning is generated. Even if a predetermined combination of identification information is derived, it may include an invalid line that does not generate the winning. The line is not limited to a straight line as long as it is set across a plurality of variable display areas. For example, a V-shaped line connecting the upper left, middle lower, and upper right, Any line such as a letter-shaped line may be used.

The slot machine according to means 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 4,
The plurality of types of identification information includes identification information (black 7) that is different from the identification information (replay) that constitutes the specific replay combination, and that constitutes a combination of identification information that generates a prize. ,
The non-specific replay combination includes the specific identification information.
According to this feature, the possibility that a game medium is inserted without noticing the derivation of the non-specific re-game display result is further increased, but the game value can be updated according to the detected game medium. Therefore, it is possible to advance the game without causing the player to feel bothered by the fact that the inserted game medium cannot be accepted.
The non-specific replay combination may be a combination including the specific identification information and identification information constituting the replay combination, or a combination including only the specific identification information. May be.

The slot machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 4 or 5,
When the specific replay winning is generated, specific notification control is performed to notify that the bet number is set in a specific manner (sound, light, image, etc.) (S14, BET sound output by the sub-control unit 91), When a specific re-game winning is generated, there is provided a notification control means that does not perform the same control as the specific notification control (S15, the BET sound is not output by the sub-control unit 91).
According to this feature, there is a greater possibility that a game medium will be inserted without noticing the occurrence of a non-specific replay prize, but the game value can be updated according to the detected game medium. In addition, the game can be advanced without causing the player to feel bothered by the fact that the inserted game medium cannot be accepted.
The specific notification control may be control that suggests that the number of bets is set. For example, the specific notification control may be control that outputs a predetermined sound, and executes a predetermined effect (lamp lighting, predetermined image display, etc.). It is also possible to perform control.

The slot machine according to means 7 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
When the betting amount stored in the betting amount storage means is updated by the first game medium detection time updating means, the number of times corresponding to the updated betting number (when the betting number is 3, 3 times), bet number updating output means for outputting a predetermined sound (BET sound) (S35, BET sound output by the sub-control unit 91),
When the game value stored in the game value storage means is updated by the second game medium detection time update means, up to the number corresponding to the upper limit number (when the bet number is 3, Game value update output means for outputting the same sound as the predetermined sound (S40, BET sound output by the sub-control unit 91),
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, even if the game value is updated by noticing the occurrence of the re-game prize and the game value is updated, the same sound as the predetermined sound is output up to the number corresponding to the upper limit number. , It is possible to prevent distrust and discomfort due to the fact that a predetermined sound is not output even though the player has intended to set the number of bets by inserting game media due to misunderstanding of the player .

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the object combination of the internal lottery classified according to the structure of the winning combination determined by winning and a gaming state. (A) is sectional drawing of a medal selector in a state where a flow path switching solenoid is turned off, and (b) is an AA sectional view of (a). (A) is sectional drawing of a medal selector in the state which turned on the flow-path switching solenoid, (b) is BB sectional drawing of (a). It is a figure for demonstrating an example in the state where the medal selector bited the medal. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which a main control part performs after a setting change process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the switch prohibition timer setting process which a main control part performs in a timer interruption process (main). It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship of a medal insertion prohibition flag, permission / prohibition of flow path switching, and on-off of a flow path switching solenoid. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing at which bet number setting and credit addition are accept | permitted after completion | finish of a game when flow path switching is permitted. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing which bet number setting and credit addition are accept | permitted after completion | finish of a game when flow path switching is prohibited. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing which adjustment is permitted after completion | finish of a game. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of a medal selector.

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

  Hereinafter, a slot machine 1 which is an embodiment of a slot machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a.

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

  For example, “black 7”, “mesh 7 (shaded 7 in the figure)”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “replay”, “watermelon”, “ A plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as “black cherry”, “white cherry”, “bell”, and “orange” are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively. Each of the plurality of types of symbols is a symbol having a different external shape from the other symbols.

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

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back surface ( 3). The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can irradiate each symbol independently.

  A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is disposed at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a normally white liquid crystal panel having transparency in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and a transmissive region 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 of the display region 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side through the see-through window 3. In addition, a backlight (not shown) that irradiates the display area 51a from behind is provided on the back surface of the display area 51a excluding the transmissive area 51b. (Not shown) is provided.

  The front door 1b has a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 through which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value that can be used for setting the number of bets). 1 bet switch 5 that is operated when setting the bet number for one medal using the credit, and using the credit, the maximum bet number of the prescribed number determined according to the gaming state within the range MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting the number of bets (2 in the case of the game state is RB (BB), 3 in the normal game state), setting of medals and bets stored as credits Settlement switch 10 operated when paying out the medals used in the game (returning medals used for setting credits and bets), start switch 7 operated when starting the game Reel 2L, 2C, stop switch 8L is operated to stop each rotation of the 2R, 8C, 8R, but are provided operable by the player.

  The front door 1b also displays a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals acquired in BB, which will be described later, and an error code that indicates the contents when an error occurs. An auxiliary indicator 12 and a payout indicator 13 for displaying the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize are provided.

  Further, on the front door 1b, 1BETLED 14 that notifies that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 2BETLED 15 that notifies that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 bets are set. 3BET LED 16 to notify when lit, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted is lit, start valid LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (previous Waiting state LED 19 for informing that it is in the state of waiting for the start of reel rotation since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the game, during replay informing that it is in the replay game described later An LED 20 is provided.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 3) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is effective. Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R for informing that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective by lighting (FIG. 3) is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 2, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state to be described later and a stop state to be described later by a predetermined key operation, and changing a set value to be described later A set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time during confirmation of the inside or the set value, and controls to a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at the end of BB described later. A stop switch 36a for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function, and control to automatic settlement processing (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at the end of BB described later. Automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function to be performed, the authenticity (shape, size, thickness, etc.) of the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 is determined, and the genuine medal Passed down into the hopper tank 34a described later provided inside the saw casing 1a, medals selector 131 for discharging the false token to medal payout opening 9 is provided. The medal selector 131 selects the flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 as either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) described later provided in the housing 1a or the medal payout exit 9 side. Flow path switching solenoid 30 for switching automatically, insertion port sensor 170 for detecting passage of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c for detecting passage of medals flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side. (Disposed downstream of a guide plate 147 described later).

  As shown in FIG. 2, a reel sensor 33L that can detect the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, as shown in FIG. , 33C, 33R (see FIG. 3), an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4, and a hopper tank 34a. The hopper unit 34 including the hopper motor 34b for paying out the medals from the medal payout opening 9, and the payout sensor 34c for detecting the medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, the power supply box 100, and the front door 1b are opened. A door opening detection switch 25 for detection is provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full sensor 35a (see FIG. 3) made up of a pair of conductive members spaced left and right provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medal. When the member is electrically connected by contacting through the medal stored in the overflow tank 35, the amount of medal stored inside becomes equal to or more than a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank 35 becomes full. Can be detected.

  On the front face of the power supply box 100 are a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state when the power is turned on (starting up), and a reset switch for releasing an error state or a stop state in a normal state. In the setting change state, the reset / setting switch 38 functioning as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of an internal lottery described later is operated when the power is turned on / off. A power switch 39 is provided.

  The door opening detection switch 25 (see FIG. 3) includes a power box 100 on which a setting key switch 37, a reset / setting switch 38, and a power switch 39, which are operated when changing a setting value, as will be described later. It is provided on the side surface opposite to the provided side surface. The power supply box 100 is provided at a lower position inside the housing 1a, whereas the door opening detection switch 25 is provided at an upper position inside the housing 1a. That is, the door opening detection switch 25 is provided at a position diagonal to the position where the power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. In order to use credits, the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 1) become effective, and the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, that is, the game can be started. It becomes a state. In the present embodiment, as the specified number of bets, two are determined in the gaming state RB (BB) and three in the normal gaming state. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a specific symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged in the middle of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the symbols arranged in the upper row of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R are straddled. The winning line L2, the winning line L3, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the lower side of the reel 2R, that is set across the symbols arranged in the lower stage of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. There are five types of winning lines L4 set across straddling symbols, the lower line of reel 2L, the middle part of reel 2C, the upper part of reel 2R, that is, the winning line L5 set straddling the symbols lined up to the right. It is defined as.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3. When all of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, if the combination of symbols that generate a small part in any of the activated pay lines L1 to L5 is not stopped, one game is played at the time of the stop. finish. On the other hand, when the combination of symbols for generating a small combination on any of the activated winning lines L1 to L5 is stopped, the number of medals determined according to the winning of the small combination is given to the player. Grant (credit addition, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), the medal is paid out from the medal payout exit 9 (see FIG. 1)), and one game is completed. If a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of activated pay lines, the total number of payouts determined for each combination of symbols aligned on the activated pay line is totaled. The total number of medals is awarded to the player. However, an upper limit (15 in this embodiment) is set for the number of medals to be awarded in one game, and when the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is awarded. It will be. In addition, when a combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L5, a game corresponding to the combination of symbols Transition to the state.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the. Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

  The game control board 40 includes the one-BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c, and the insertion port sensor 170. The door opening detection switch 25, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R, the stop switch 36a, and the automatic checkout switch 36b are connected, and the above-mentioned payout sensor 34c, full tank sensor 35a, setting key switch are connected via the power supply board 101. 37, a reset / setting switch 38 is connected, and detection signals of these connected switches are inputted. Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the payout display 13, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, and the BET. A switch valid LED 21, left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, a set value display 24, a flow path switching solenoid 30, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected, and a hopper is connected via the power supply board 101. A motor 34 b is connected, and these electric components are driven based on the control of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a random number generation circuit 42, a sampling circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, a power interruption detection circuit 48, and a reset circuit 49. Is installed. The main control unit 41 is constituted by a one-chip microcomputer having a main CPU, ROM, RAM, and I / O port, and executes a control program stored in the ROM to execute processing related to the progress of the game. In addition to controlling the game, each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 is controlled directly or indirectly. The random number generation circuit 42 includes a counter that counts up and updates a value every time a predetermined number of pulses are generated, and generates a random number within a predetermined range. The sampling circuit 43 acquires (latches) the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42. In the random number generation circuit 42, 0 to 65535 is defined as a range of numerical values to be counted.

  The main control unit 41 sends an instruction to the sampling circuit 43 to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a hardware random number function). The random numbers for internal lottery are not used as they are extracted by the hardware random number function but are processed by software and used. The main control unit 41 also has a function of updating a numerical value of a specific register by the above-described timer interrupt process (main) and acquiring the updated numerical value as a random number (hereinafter, this function is a software random number function). Called).

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

  The main control unit 41 receives the detection state of various switches connected to the game control board 40 from the input port. Then, the main control unit 41 executes basic processing that shifts in stages according to the detection states of various switches input from these input ports. Further, the main control unit 41 can execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, the external maskable interrupt terminal XINT is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 48 described above, and the main control unit 41 will be described later according to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 48. Executes power interruption processing (main). Further, the main control unit 41 executes a timer interrupt process (main), which will be described later, every time a time-out occurs in the timer circuit, that is, every fixed time interval (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment).

  The main control unit 41 is set to prohibit other interrupts during the execution of the interrupt process, and when a plurality of interrupts occur at the same time, the main control unit 41 prioritizes according to a predetermined order. An interrupt to be executed is set. In this embodiment, the interruption interrupt process (main) has a higher priority than the timer interruption process (main), and when these interruptions occur simultaneously, the interruption interrupt process (main) Prioritized execution. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the interrupt process is completed, a new interrupt will occur at that point. It will be. For example, if a voltage drop signal is input during execution of the timer interrupt process (main), the power interruption interrupt process (main) is not executed at that time, but the timer interrupt process being executed When the input of the voltage drop signal is continued when (main) is completed, the power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed at that time.

  The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as a basic process, and changes the detection state of the various switches. Execute a process that moves in stages. Further, the main control unit 41 executes a power interruption interrupt process (main) in response to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 48, and at a certain time interval (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). ) Timer interrupt processing (main) is executed every time. In addition, the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repeated process according to the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  The main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the effect control board 90. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. Command transmission from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is performed by parallel communication. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not limited to being directly connected, and may be configured to be connected via a relay board, for example.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), an effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above, which are arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. These effect devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55. However, in addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output control unit may determine the output pattern of the effect device, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control may be performed. The output control of the rendering device is performed by both of the units. Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are exemplified as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, for example, a mechanically driven display. A device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the effect device.

  The effect control board 90 is composed of a microcomputer including a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, I / O port 91d, etc., and a liquid crystal display connected to the sub control unit 91 for effect control and the effect control board 90. Display control circuit 92 for performing display control of the device 51, LED drive circuit 93 for performing drive control of the effect LED 52 and reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 for controlling audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, at power-on or power-off A reset circuit 95 that sometimes gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a, a clock device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information, and a power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 are monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, A power interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub-control unit 91 is mounted. In response to the command transmitted from the main control unit, the sub-control unit 91 performs various controls for performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. Control.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub control unit 91 executes an interrupt process (sub), which will be described later, by generating an interrupt every time the number of input system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval. Also, one of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98, and the sub control unit 91 is turned on in response to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. Execute interrupt processing (sub).

  Also, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process even when the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when an interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The command reception interrupt process is executed at the same time, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time. Note that command reception interrupt processing is also prohibited during the execution of power interruption interrupt processing (sub), but if an interrupt that triggers power interruption interrupt processing (sub) occurs at the same time, command reception Prioritize interrupt processing. The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is supplied.

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

  In order to change the set value, the front door 1b is opened, the power switch 39 and the setting key switch 37 of the power box 100 provided in the housing 1a are operated, and the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on. In such a case, the slot machine 1 needs to be turned on after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. The set value selected and set according to the operation is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM of the main control unit 41 is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the setting value by the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is displayed. Transitions to a setting change state where a change operation is possible. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the set value display 24 is updated one by one (when the set value 6 is further operated, the set value 1 is set. Return). When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed. Since the power switch 39 is temporarily turned off, the setting key switch 37 is turned on, and the power switch 39 is turned on to perform a transition to the setting change state, the operations are collectively referred to as a setting change operation. .

  In the present embodiment, since the setting change operation can be performed by opening the front door 1b, it can be said that the front door 1b is an opening / closing body. Moreover, it can be said that the door open detection switch 25 for detecting the open state of the front door 1b is an open / closed state detecting means.

  In order to confirm the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on with no bet amount set. In this situation, when the setting key switch 37 is turned on, the setting value read out from the RAM of the main control unit 41 is displayed on the setting value display 24, so that the setting value can be confirmed. Transition. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by turning the setting key switch 37 to the OFF state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when the main control unit 41 detects a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48, a power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed. In the power interruption interrupt process (main), the register is saved in a RAM stack of the main control unit 41 (to be described later), and one of the bits in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is destructive diagnosis data (in this embodiment, For example, 5AH), that is, the specific data other than 0 is stored, and the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM of the main control unit 41 becomes 0. The process of storing in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is performed.

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

  In this embodiment, all the data stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is held by the backup power source even during a power failure, and the main control unit 41 stores the RAM of the main control unit 41 when the power is turned on. Data is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41, the data is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41. Of these, only data necessary for returning to the control state at the time of a power failure may be backed up, and the control state before power interruption may be restored based on the backed up data at power-on.

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

  Further, when the sub control unit 91 detects the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98, the sub control unit 91 executes a power interruption interrupt process (sub). In the power interruption interrupt processing (sub), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 91c described later, and destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 91c, and data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on 0 becomes 0 and stored in the RAM 91c.

  Then, the sub-control unit 91 calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas of the RAM 91c at the time of activation, and sets the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the RAM parity is 0. Based on this, the processing state of the sub-control unit 91 is restored to the state before the power interruption, but when the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1), it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM 91c is initialized. . In this case, unlike the main control unit 41, only the RAM 91c is initialized, and the performance is not disabled.

  In this embodiment, all data stored in the RAM 91c is held by the backup power supply even in the event of a power failure, and the sub-control unit 91 determines that the data in the RAM 91c is normal when the power is turned on. In addition, the configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 91c, but only the data required to return to the control state during a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 91c and the power is turned on. It may be configured to return to the control state before power interruption based on the data backed up at the time.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player It is not necessary to restore the state of the input port or the progress in the middle of the production when it is interrupted.

  Next, initialization of the RAM mounted on the main control unit 41 will be described. The RAM storage area of the main control unit 41 is divided into important work, general work, special work, set value work, unsaved work, unused area, and stack area.

  The important work is a work in which data which is inconvenient if it is initialized at the end of the BB, such as various display devices, LED display data, I / O input / output data, and game time counter. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized at the end of the BB, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, and the total number of medals paid out in the BB.

  The special work is a work that stores data to be initialized only before the start of setting, such as data for transmitting a command to the effect control board 90 and various software random numbers. The set value work is a work that stores a set value used when a lottery is performed in the internal lottery process. The non-saved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is destroyed at the time of activation.

  The unused area is an unused area in the RAM storage area of the main control unit 41, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main control unit 41 is stored, and the unused stack area is one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. However, if it is established, it will be initialized, but the in-use stack area is not initialized because the program continues. The main control unit 41 stores the data for controlling the game in the storage area of the RAM so that the data can be read and written according to the progress of the game in the slot machine.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 is activated when the setting key switch 37 is ON, when a RAM error occurs, at the end of the BB, or when the setting key switch 37 is OFF. When the RAM data is not destroyed, when four initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four types of initializations that are initialized in accordance with the initialization conditions are performed. .

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a prescribed number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state is determined, and the game is performed on the condition that the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set. Can be started. In this embodiment, as will be described later, there are a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB), a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB), and a normal gaming state as gaming states. 2 is determined as the number (upper limit number), and 3 is determined as the prescribed number (upper limit number) of bets in the normal gaming state. For this reason, if the gaming state is RB or BB, the game can be started if 2 is set as the bet number, and if the bet number is set to 3 in the normal gaming state, the game is started. It becomes possible to make it. In the present embodiment, all the pay lines L1 to L5 are activated at the time when a predetermined number of bets according to the gaming state are set, and the number of bets is 2 for RB and BB. All winning lines L1 to L5 will be activated at the time when is determined, and all winning lines L1 to L5 will be activated when 3 is set as the number of bets in the normal gaming state. .

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated pay line (in the present embodiment, all the pay lines are always enabled. The activated winning line is simply referred to as a winning line), and a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols (for example, “Replay-Replay-Replay”) or a combination including different symbols (for example, “BAR-Replay-Replay”).

  The types of roles are determined according to the gaming state, but can be broadly divided into small roles that involve payout of medals and games that are won without setting the number of bets using gaming values. There are a re-playing role (replay) that allows the next game to be started by automatically setting the number of bets that have been placed, and a special role (BB, RB) that accompanies the transition of the gaming state. In the present embodiment, these combinations are also called “winning combination” or “winning combination”, and a combination of symbols constituting any combination stops at any one of the winning lines L1 to L5. It is also said that it occurs. In addition, the small role and the re-playing role are collectively referred to as a general role. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag for the winning combination in the RAM of the main control unit 41. Of the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the re-playing role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game. It is valid until the combination of combinations permitted by the flag is complete, and is invalid in a game having the combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the winning flag for a special role is won, even if the combination of characters allowed by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 has a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB as a big bonus) and a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB as a regular bonus) as a special role. Cherry, Bell are replayed as a re-playing role.

  Cherry is awarded when the symbol “white cherry” is derived on any of the winning lines for the right reel in any gaming state, and one medal is paid out in any gaming state. In addition, when the symbol of “white cherry” stops at the upper or lower stage of the right reel, the combination of cherries is aligned on the two winning lines of the winning lines L2, L5 or the winning lines L3, L4. Since winning a cherry on the winning line, two medals will be paid out.

  A watermelon is awarded when a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” or “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” is placed on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and 15 medals are awarded for RB and BB. Are paid out, and in the normal gaming state, 12 medals are paid out. Bell is awarded when the combination of “Bell-Bell-Bell” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, 15 medals are paid out in RB or BB, and 10 in the normal gaming state. A medal is paid out.

  As replays, first to third replays are provided. The first replay is awarded when a combination of “replay-replay-replay” is arranged on any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state. The second replay is awarded when the combination of “BAR-Replay-Replay” is complete. The third replay is awarded when the combination of “Black 7-Replay-Replay” is complete. When the replay wins, no medals are paid out, but the next game can be started without setting the number of wagers again, so that three medals corresponding to the number of wagers that are not required to be set in the next game are paid out. Is essentially the same.

  RB is won when the combination of “net 7-net 7-black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state, and the gaming state shifts to RB. The RB is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player over other gaming states by increasing the winning probability of the small role, particularly the bell, and when the 12 games are digested after the RB starts, or an 8-game winning ( When the type of a combination is allowed), it ends either whichever comes first.

  BB is a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7”, a combination of “net 7-net 7-net 7” or “white 7-white 7-white 7” in any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state. Wins when the combination is complete. When BB wins, the gaming state shifts to BB and shifts to RB at the same time. When RB ends, if BB has not ended, it shifts to RB again and is controlled repeatedly until BB ends. The That is, during BB, it is always controlled to RB. The BB ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the BB exceeds 465. At the end of the BB, the RB is also ended regardless of whether the RB end condition is satisfied.

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

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the role that is subject to the internal lottery differs depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state, RB, or BB. Further, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the role to be subject to the internal lottery varies depending on whether or not the special role is being carried over. When the gaming state is the normal gaming state and any special combination is not carried over, BB, RB, replay, watermelon, cherry, and bell are sequentially read out as the target combination of the internal lottery. When the gaming state is the normal gaming state and any special combination is carried over, replay, watermelon, cherry, and bell are sequentially read out as the target combinations for the internal lottery. When the gaming state is RB (including the inside of the BB), watermelon, cherry, and bell are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  In this embodiment, an example is described in which three types of symbol combinations corresponding to BB, three types of symbol combinations corresponding to replay, and two types of symbol combinations corresponding to watermelon are defined. The symbol combination is read out for each symbol combination. For example, for BB, a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7”, a combination of “net 7-net 7-net 7”, and a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is a target for internal lottery. Are read in order. As for the replay, the first to third replays are sequentially read out as the target combination of the internal lottery. Watermelon is also sequentially read out as a target combination for each symbol combination.

  In addition, about three types of symbol combinations corresponding to BB, three types of symbol combinations corresponding to replay, and two types of symbol combinations corresponding to watermelon, each is not limited to being read as a target role for each symbol combination, All of the plural kinds of symbol combinations may be read out as one target combination. For example, when a replay is read out as a target combination and won, any of the first to third replays may be allowed to stop on the winning line.

  The number of determination values used in the internal lottery is determined for each symbol combination corresponding to the set values 1 to 6. That is, the winning rate is determined for each symbol combination corresponding to the set values 1 to 6. For this reason, in the internal lottery, the derivation (generation) of the symbol combination is permitted according to the winning rate determined for each symbol combination corresponding to the set value.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined in accordance with the internal lottery target, the current game state, and the set value are sequentially added to the internal lottery value (the value of the lottery work) and added. When the result of overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  When a winning combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM of the main control unit 41. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination is selected, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

  Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described. The main control unit 41 generates a table index and a table stored in the ROM of the main control unit 41 when the reel starts rotating and when the reel is stopped and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Referring to the data, a stop control table is created for each rotating reel. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

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

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

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, a stepping motor that makes one turn at a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) is used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven in 336 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (the number of steps that one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned.

  On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

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

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

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

  Next, when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel is described. To explain, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively among the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames.

  Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 It will stop in the lower symbol area).

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

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

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

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

  When a special role and a replaying role (replay) are won at the same time, such as when a replaying role is won while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, when a stop operation is performed, Control is performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a maximum of 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer to be simultaneously elected are arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or less, that is, within 4 frames, for any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Regardless of the operation procedure (push order, operation timing, etc.) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the symbols constituting the re-game can be stopped on the winning line. For this reason, when the special combination and the re-playing combination are won at the same time, the re-playing combination will always be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing combination is drawn in and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line simultaneously with the re-playing combination.

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

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

  Next, a command that the main control unit 41 transmits to the effect control board 90 will be described. In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 makes a BET command, a credit command, a BET sound command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout to the effect control board 90. A plurality of types of commands including an end command, a gaming state command, a standby command, a stop command, an error command, a return command, a setting start command, a confirmation start command, and a confirmation end command are transmitted.

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

  The BET command is a command that can specify the number of medals inserted (that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets) and whether or not a BET sound is output, from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game. In this state, in the state where the specified number of bets is not set, this message is transmitted when a medal is inserted or when one bet switch 5 or the MAX BET switch 6 is operated to set the bet number. In addition, since the BET command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, the sub-control unit 91 receives the BET command, so that the betting number setting operation is performed, the betting number, and Whether or not a BET sound is output can be specified.

  The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits and the type of sound to be output (BET sound or credit sound). In the state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game Yes, this message is sent when a medal is inserted and credits are added in a state where a specified number of bets is set.

  The BET sound command is a command for instructing the output of the BET sound, and after the second replay or the third replay is won, a single BET switch 5 or Sent when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated.

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

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation, and is transmitted when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started. The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. And is transmitted each time stop control is performed in accordance with the stop operation of each reel. Since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, it is possible to specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command. .

  The winning determination command is a command that can specify the presence / absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, and is transmitted after all the reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed. The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals and the type of payment, and when the payout of medals is started by payout or credit adjustment (including medals used for setting the number of bets). Sent. The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and winning a credit is completed. The game state command is a command that can specify the game state of the next game, and is transmitted when the setting change state ends and when the game ends.

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

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

  The error command is a command indicating the occurrence or cancellation of an error state and the type of error state. When an error is determined and controlled to the error state, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error state is transmitted, and then When the error state is released, an error command indicating the release of the error state is transmitted. The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power interruption, and is transmitted when the main control unit 41 returns to the control state before the power interruption.

  The setting start command is a command indicating the start of the setting change state, and is transmitted when shifting to the setting change state. Further, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it can be specified that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by the setting start command. The confirmation start command is a command indicating the start of the setting confirmation state, and is transmitted when shifting to the setting confirmation state. The confirmation end command is a command indicating the end of the setting confirmation state, and is transmitted when the setting confirmation state ends. Among these commands, a setting start command, an error command indicating a RAM error or a random number circuit error, and a return command are generated at a stage before an interrupt is permitted in the startup process and assigned to a special work in the RAM of the main control unit 41. The specified command transmission buffer is stored and transmitted immediately.

  Commands other than a setting start command, an error command indicating a RAM abnormality or a random circuit error, and a return command are generated according to the progress of the game in the game process, and are provided as special commands provided in a special work in the RAM of the main control unit 41. The data is temporarily stored in the transmission buffer and transmitted in the command transmission process executed in the timer interrupt process (main).

  Next, the structure of the medal selector 131 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the state where the medal selector 131 is viewed from the back side of the front door 1b will be described as the front side of the medal selector 131.

  The medal selector 131 is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, and a medal flow passage 133 having a substantially L-shape in front view is formed in the main body. As shown in FIGS. 5 (b) and 6 (b), the side wall of the medal flow path 133 is inclined to the front side from the lower side to the upper side so that the upper end of the flowing medal is inclined forward from the lower end. doing.

  An inflow port 141 that communicates with the upstream side of the medal flow passage 133 is formed on the upper surface of the main body, and a medal inserted from the medal insertion portion 4 flows into the medal flow passage 133. In addition, an outflow port 142 communicating with the downstream side of the medal flow down passage 133 is formed on the side surface of the main body, and medals discharged from the outflow port 142 are guided to the hopper tank 34a.

  Further, the aforementioned inlet sensor 170 for detecting the passage of the medal that flows in from the inlet 141 is provided on the upstream side of the medal flow passage 133, and the outlet 142 is provided on the downstream side of the medal flow passage 133. The aforementioned insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c for detecting the passage of the discharged medals are provided.

  In addition, the medal selector 131 discriminates the authenticity (shape, size, thickness, etc.) of the inserted medal, and the genuine medal is detected by the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c. Then, it flows out from the outlet 142 formed on the side of the main body of the medal selector 131, and the false medal is formed at the lower portion of the main body of the medal selector 131 before the passage of the false medal is detected by the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c. It drops downward from the return unit 137 and is returned to the lower plate from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1) via the medal return passage 132 (see FIG. 2) provided below the medal selector 131. It has become.

  In the upper part of the medal flow path 133, as shown in FIGS. 5A, 5B, 6A, and 6B, the position where the inserted medal passes is detected downstream from the position detected by the slot sensor 170. The guide plate 147 is provided at a position on the upstream side of the position where the passing medal passing through is detected by the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c. The guide plate 147 is a non-guided position where the front edge on the front side of the medal flowing down the medal flow path 133 is not guided (position shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B), and the upper end edge on the front side of the medal flowing down the medal flow path 133 Is mounted so as to be movable between guide positions (positions in FIGS. 6A and 6B).

  When the flow path switching solenoid 30 is not excited, the guide plate 147 is retracted upward by being urged to be in the non-guide position as shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b). Thus, the upper edge on the front side of the medal flowing down the medal flow path 133 is not guided. For this reason, the medal that flows in from the inlet 141 and flows down the medal flow passage 133 flows down with its upper end inclined to the front side of the lower end, and the upper edge of the medal is not guided by the guide plate 147. As shown in FIG. 5B, the upper end of the medal is tilted and falls from the return unit 137 and is returned from the medal payout opening 9 through the medal return passage 132.

  Further, when the flow path switching solenoid 30 is excited, the guide plate 147 moves down from the medal flow path 133 by moving from the non-guide position to the guide position as shown in FIGS. The top edge of the front side of the medal is guided. Therefore, the medal flowing in from the inflow port 141 and flowing down the medal flow path 133 is guided by the guide plate 147 at the upper edge on the front side, so that the medal flow path 133 as shown in FIG. Are detected by the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c and are discharged from the outlet 142 without falling.

  In this embodiment, as the insertion port sensor 170 and the insertion medal sensors 31a to 31c, when the medal passes between the light projecting unit and the light receiving unit, the light receiving unit detects blocking of light from the light projecting unit. The photo sensor that detects the passage of the medal is used, but the light projecting part and the light receiving part are arranged at one end of the passage, and the light receiving part detects the light of the light projecting part reflected by the medal, thereby passing the medal. A reflection type sensor for detecting the above may be used. A physical sensor that detects the passage of a medal by detecting the movement of a movable piece that operates in conjunction with the passage of the medal, such as a chute sensor 166 described later, may be used.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed as the basic process by the main control unit 41. In the game process, a BET process (S1), an internal lottery process (S2), a reel rotation process (S3), a winning determination process (S4), a payout process (S5), and a game end process (S6) are executed in order. When the end-time process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

  In the BET process in S1, the process waits in a state where a bet number can be set, and a process for starting a game is performed when a specified number of bets is set according to the gaming state and the start switch 7 is operated.

  In the internal lottery process in S2, a process is performed for determining whether or not winnings to the above-mentioned winning combinations are allowed based on the numerical data latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in S1. In the internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 based on each lottery result.

  In the reel rotation process in S3, the process of rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R according to the detection of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player are performed. Execute the process to be stopped.

  In the winning determination process in S4, whether or not a winning has occurred according to the display result derived for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R when it is determined in S3 that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R has stopped. The process which determines is performed.

  In the payout process in S5, when it is determined in S4 that a winning is made, if the win is a small role, processing such as adding credits and paying out medals based on the number of payouts according to the type of the small role, In the case of a replay, processing for setting a replay game flag that can specify the type of replay in the RAM and making it possible to give a replay game, and in the case of a bonus, processing for controlling the corresponding bonus is performed.

  In the game end process in S6, a process for setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game is executed.

  In the game process, a command is generated according to the progress control of the game and set in the normal command transmission buffer, so that the command set for the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main) Is to be sent.

  Next, FIG. 9 to FIG. 11 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the BET process executed by the main control unit 41 in S1. In the BET process, first, the value of the BET counter in which the value of the betting number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41 is cleared (S10), and a prescribed number (in this embodiment, an upper limit number and Same as 2. When the game state is RB (BB) and 3 when the game state is the normal game state, the RAM of the main control unit 41 is set (S11), and the RAM of the main control unit 41 is a replay game. It is determined whether or not the next game (game to be started now) is a replay game based on whether or not the replay game flag indicating is set (S12).

  If it is determined in S12 that the next game (game started from now) is a replay game, it is determined in S13 whether or not the replay won in the previous game was the first replay. Whether or not it is the first replay is specified from the set replay game flag. When it is determined in S13 that the first replay has been made, in S14, the bet number is added to 3 (because the replay winning state is three bets), and a BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 A BET command indicating that there is a BET sound to be performed (in FIG. 14, “BET command (with BET sound)” for the sake of convenience, the same applies hereinafter) is set in the normal command transmission buffer.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S13 that it is not the first replay, that is, in the second or third replay, the bet number is added by 3 in S15, and the BET sound is generated by the sub-control unit 91. A BET command indicating that there is no BET sound not to be output (for the sake of convenience in S15, “BET command (no BET sound)”) is set in the normal command transmission buffer. The BET command set in S14 and S15 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thereby, on the side of the sub-control unit 91, a bet number is output after the second or third replay winning, whereas a bet sound is output every time the betting number is set after the first replay winning. Therefore, the BET sound is not output.

  In S16, 1 is added to the value of the BET counter, and the specified number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is referred to, and whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (here, 3), that is, It is determined whether or not the number of bets serving as a game start condition is set (S17), and if the value of the BET counter is not a specified number, the process returns to S16. When the value of the BET counter becomes the specified number and the setting of the bet number by the replay winning is completed, is the value of the credit counter stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41 the upper limit value of 50? It is determined whether or not (S18).

  After the value of the BET counter is added, the main control unit 41 executes processing for sequentially lighting the 1BETLED 14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 according to the value of the BET counter. Further, the main control unit 41 executes a process of lighting the replaying LED 20 and the start valid LED 18 (waiting LED 19 during waiting) after the setting of the betting number after the replay winning is completed.

  If it is determined in S18 that it is the upper limit value, an insertion impossible flag indicating that the medal cannot be inserted is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 (S19), and the process proceeds to S21 (E1). When it is determined in S18 that the value is not the upper limit value, that is, when it is determined that credit can be inserted, the process proceeds to S20 (E2). If it is determined in S12 that the game is not a replay game, the process directly proceeds to S20. In S20, the setting before waiting for input is performed, and the process proceeds to S21. In the setting before waiting for insertion, the insertion disable flag set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is cleared, and a medal can be inserted. For this reason, after a replay win, the medals that were put in before the setting of the betting number is completed and the setting before waiting to be put in has not been accepted will be accepted, and the setting of the betting number will be completed and inserted. The medals inserted after the setting before waiting is effectively received and credits are added. The main control unit 41 turns on the insertion request LED 17 after the setting before waiting for insertion and clears the insertion prohibition flag in S20, and sets the BET switch valid LED 21 when the betting number can be set. Execute the process to light up.

  In S21, it is determined whether or not a medal can be inserted based on whether or not the insertion prohibition flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41. If it is determined in S21 that a medal can be inserted, it is determined whether or not a value of a switching prohibition timer described later is 0 (S22), and the value of the switching prohibition timer is 0. When the determination is made, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on, the medal inserted using the medal flow path as a path on the hopper tank side is guided to the hopper tank 34a (S23), and the process proceeds to S25. On the other hand, if it is determined in S21 that the medal cannot be inserted, and if it is determined in S22 that the value of the switching prohibition timer is not 0, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off and the medal is set. The medal inserted is returned to the medal payout exit 9 side through the flow path (S24), and the process proceeds to S25.

  In S25, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is on. If the setting key switch 37 is on, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0 (S26). If the value of the BET counter is 0 in S26, the confirmation start command is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S27), and the setting confirmation process (S28), that is, the setting confirmation state is entered. The confirmation start command set in S27 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Moreover, after the setting confirmation process in S27 is completed, the process returns to S21. If the setting key switch 37 is not on in S25, or if the value of the BET counter is not 0 in S26, the process proceeds to S30 (E3).

  In S30, it is determined whether or not the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c detect the passage of the inserted medal, that is, the presence or absence of the inserted medal flag indicating that the passage of the inserted medal is detected. If the passage of the inserted medal is not detected in S30, the process proceeds to S45, and if the passage of the inserted medal is detected, the inserted medal flag is cleared (S31), and the insertion impossible flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41. Whether or not a medal can be inserted is determined based on whether or not a medal can be inserted (S32). If the medal cannot be inserted, the process proceeds to S45.

  If the medal can be inserted in S32, it is determined whether or not the value of a switching prohibition timer described later is 0 (S33), and if it is determined that the value of the switching prohibition timer is not 0, On the other hand, if the value of the switching prohibition timer is determined to be 0 in S33 while referring to the prescribed number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41, the value of the BET counter is determined. (S34). If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, the bet number is incremented by 1 and the BET sound that the sub-control unit 91 outputs the BET sound. A BET command indicating the presence (with BET sound) is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S35), the value of the BET counter is incremented by 1 (S36), and the process returns to S21 (E1). The BET command set in S35 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thereby, when the bet number is set by inserting medals, a BET sound is output on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  If the value of the BET counter is a prescribed number in S34, it is determined in S37 whether the second or third replay has been won in the previous game. Whether or not it was the second or third replay is specified from the replay game flag. In S37, when it is determined that the second or third replay was not won in the previous game, a credit indicating that the current value of the credit counter is output and the sub-control unit 91 outputs a credit sound in S39. A command (indicated by “credit command (normal)” for convenience in S39; the same applies hereinafter) is set in the normal command transmission buffer, and the credit counter in which the credit value is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41 in S41. Add 1 to the value. The credit command set in S39 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  If it is determined in S37 that the second or third replay has been won in the previous game, it is determined in S38 whether or not a predetermined number of BET sounds have been output. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a credit command or a BET sound command is output three times as many as a specified number. When the bet number is set after the second or third replay winning, since the BET command (no BET sound) is output as shown in S15, the BET sound is not output in the sub-control unit 91. For this reason, after the second or third replay winning, after the bet number is set, when a medal is inserted and credited, a process for outputting the BET sound up to a specified number of times is performed.

  In S38, when a predetermined number of BET sounds are not output, a credit command indicating that the current credit counter value is output and the sub-control unit 91 outputs a credit sound in S40 (in FIG. Command (with BET sound) ". The same applies hereinafter) is set in the normal command transmission buffer, and in S41, 1 is added to the value of the credit counter in which the credit value is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41. The credit command set in S40 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). On the other hand, when a predetermined number of BET sounds have already been output in S38, the process proceeds to S39, and a credit command (normal) is set in the normal command transmission buffer. As a result, when adding credits by inserting medals after the second or third replay winning, the BET sound is output for the third and subsequent cards on the sub-control unit 91 side, and the credit sound is used for the fourth and subsequent cards. Is output. On the other hand, when adding credits by inserting medals when it is not after the second or third replay winning, a credit sound is output from the first sheet on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  In S42, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 50 which is the upper limit value. If the value of the credit counter is not 50, the process returns to S21 (E1). If the value of the credit counter is 50, the insertion disable flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 in S43, and the process returns to S21 (E1).

  If it is determined in S32 that it is not possible to insert a medal, or if it is determined in S33 that the value of the switching prohibition timer is not 0, whether or not the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in S45. That is, it is determined whether or not a rising edge indicating a rising edge of the start switch 7 is set. Since the rising edge is set only when any switch is turned ON and all the switches are OFF, in S45, in addition to whether any switch is turned ON or not, It is also determined whether or not the switch is OFF.

  If it is determined in S45 that the operation of the start switch 7 has not been detected, or if another switch that has operated the start switch 7 is also operated, the process proceeds to S50, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid. If detected, the process proceeds to S46, and the rising edge is cleared. In S47, referring to the prescribed number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41, whether or not the value of the BET counter is the prescribed number, that is, whether or not a bet number serving as a game start condition is set. Determine whether.

  If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number in S47, the process returns to S21 (E1), and if the value of the BET counter is the specified number, in S48, the throw-in disable flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 and The path switching solenoid 30 is set to the off state, and the medal inserted with the medal flow path as the path on the medal payout exit 9 side is returned. In S49, the setting at the start of the game is performed. Accordingly, even if a medal is inserted until the setting is made before waiting for insertion in S20 in the BET processing after the next game after the game is started, the medal payout exit 9 is not accepted. Will be paid out. Then, after S49, the BET process is terminated and the process proceeds to S2 in FIG.

  In S50, it is determined whether or not an operation of the single BET switch 5 is detected, that is, whether or not a rising edge indicating the rising of the single BET switch 5 is set. If the operation of the single BET switch 5 is not detected in S50, the process proceeds to S51. If the operation of the single BET switch 5 is detected, the process proceeds to S65 in FIG. 11 (E4), and the rising edge is cleared.

  In S66, the specified number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is referred to and it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number. If the value of the BET counter is not the prescribed number in S66, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 in S67. If the value of the credit counter is not 0 in S67, a BET command indicating that the bet number is incremented by 1 in S68 and that the BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 (BET sound is present). Is set in the buffer for normal command transmission. In S69, the value of the credit counter is decremented by 1. In S70, the value of the BET counter is incremented by 1, and the process returns to S21 (E1). The BET command set in S68 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thus, when the bet number is set by operating the single BET switch 5, a BET sound is output on the sub control unit 91 side.

  If the value of the BET counter is a specified number in S66, or if the value of the credit counter is 0 in S67, it is determined in S71 whether the second or third replay was won in the previous game. . If it is determined in S71 that the second or third replay was not won in the previous game, the process returns to S21 (E1). If it is determined in S71 that the second or third replay has been won in the previous game, it is determined in S72 whether or not a prescribed number of BET sounds have been output. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a credit command or a BET sound command is output three times as many as a specified number. When the bet number is set after the second or third replay winning, since the BET command (no BET sound) is output as shown in S15, the BET sound is not output in the sub-control unit 91. For this reason, after the second or third replay winning, after the number of bets is set, when the single BET switch 5 is operated, a process for outputting a BET sound up to a specified number of times is performed.

  When a predetermined number of BET sounds are output in S72, the process returns to S21 (E1), and when a predetermined number of BET sounds are not output in S72, the output of the BET sound is instructed in S73. Is set in the normal command transmission buffer, and the process returns to S21 (E1). The BET sound command set in S73 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  In S51, it is determined whether or not the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected, that is, whether or not the rising edge indicating the rising of the MAXBET switch 6 is set. If the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is not detected in S51, the process proceeds to S52 (E5), and if the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected, the process proceeds to S75 in FIG. 11 to clear the rising edge.

  In S76, the specified number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is referred to and it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number. If the value of the BET counter is the specified number in S76, the process proceeds to S80, and if the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 in S77. If the value of the credit counter is 0 in S77, the process proceeds to S80. If the value of the credit counter is not 0 in S77, 1 is subtracted from the value of the credit counter in S78, 1 is added to the value of the BET counter in S79, and the process returns to S76.

  In S80, it is determined whether or not the BET counter has been added. If the BET counter has been added, the number of bets added in S81 is added, and a BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91. A BET command (with BET sound) indicating that there is a BET sound to be performed is set in the normal command transmission buffer, and the process proceeds to S21 (E1). The BET command set in S81 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). As a result, when the bet amount is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6, the BET sound is output for the set bet amount on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  If the BET counter is not added in S80, it is determined in S82 whether the second or third replay was won in the previous game. If it is determined in S82 that the second or third replay was not won in the previous game, the process returns to S21 (E1). If it is determined in S82 that the second or third replay has been won in the previous game, it is determined in S83 whether or not a prescribed number of BET sounds have been output. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a credit command or a BET sound command is output three times as many as a specified number. When the bet number is set after the second or third replay winning, since the BET command (no BET sound) is output as shown in S15, the BET sound is not output in the sub-control unit 91. For this reason, after the second or third replay winning, after the betting number is set, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, a process for outputting the BET sound up to a specified number of times is performed.

  When the BET sound for the specified number is output in S83, the process returns to S21 (E1), and when the BET sound for the specified number is not output in S83, the output of the BET sound is instructed in S84. Is set in the normal command transmission buffer, and the process returns to S83. The BET sound command set in S84 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  In S52, it is determined whether or not an operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected, that is, whether or not a rising edge indicating the rising of the settlement switch 10 is set. If the operation of the settlement switch 10 is not detected in S52, the process returns to S21 (E1), and if the operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected, the process proceeds to S53 and the rising edge is cleared. In S54, it is determined whether or not the next game is a replay game based on whether or not the replay game flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41.

  If it is not determined that the game is a replay game in S54, it is determined in S56 whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0. If the value of the BET counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S57, and the hopper motor 34b is driven to operate the BET counter. Control for paying out medals corresponding to the value stored in (that is, control for returning the medals used for setting the number of bets and setting the value of the BET counter to 0), starting the payout of medals, and adjusting the number of bets The betting number adjustment process for setting the payout start command to notify the normal command transmission buffer is performed. After the betting amount adjustment process in S57, the insertion impossible flag set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is cleared in S58, and the process returns to S21. As a result, when the betting amount is settled by operating the settlement switch 10 in a state where the betting amount is set, not after the replay winning, the sub-control unit 91 displays that the betting amount is being settled. And a sound corresponding to the betting amount adjustment is output.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S54 that the game is a replay game, and if it is determined in S56 that the value of the BET counter is 0, the value stored in the credit counter by driving the hopper motor 34b in S59. Control for paying out medals (that is, control for returning medals stored as credits and setting the value of the credit counter to 0), notifying the start of paying out medals, and credit settlement in the replay game. Or a betting number settlement process for setting a payout start command for notifying whether or not the credit settlement is performed when the betting amount is not set in the normal command transmission buffer. After the betting number adjustment process in S57, the insertion impossible flag set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is cleared in S58, and the process returns to S21 (E1). Thereby, when the settlement is performed by operating the settlement switch 10 in the replay winning, only the credit settlement is performed without performing the betting number settlement, and the credit after the replay winning is performed on the sub-control unit 91 side. A message indicating that the account is being settled is displayed, and a sound corresponding to the credit settlement after the replay winning is output. Further, when the settlement is performed by operating the settlement switch 10 when the value of the BET counter is 0, the sub-control unit 91 side indicates that the credit settlement when the value of the BET counter is 0 is being performed. In addition to being displayed, a sound corresponding to credit settlement when the value of the BET counter is 0 is output.

  Next, the control content related to the switching prohibition timer setting process performed in the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment) will be described with reference to FIG. To do.

  In the switching prohibition timer setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the flow path switching solenoid 30 of the medal selector 131 is off (S100). If it is determined that the flow path switching solenoid 30 is off, the inlet sensor It is determined whether or not 170 has changed from off to on, that is, whether or not the rising edge of the insertion port sensor 170 is set (S101). Thereby, in S101, it is determined whether or not the passage of the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 is detected by the insertion port sensor 170. If it is determined that the inlet sensor 170 has changed from off to on, the rising edge is cleared (S102), and the switching prohibit timer assigned to the RAM of the main control unit 41 is set to an initial value. Timekeeping is started (S103).

  After setting an initial value in the switching prohibition timer in S103, or when it is determined in S101 that the inlet sensor 170 has not changed from off to on, whether or not the value of the switching prohibition timer is 0, That is, it is determined whether or not the time corresponding to the initial value has elapsed since the insertion port sensor 170 detected the passage of the medal (S104), and if it is determined that the value of the switching prohibition timer is not 0, switching is performed. The value of the prohibit timer is decremented by 1 (S105), the switch prohibit timer setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (main).

  If it is determined in S100 that the flow path switching solenoid 30 is not off, that is, if the flow path switching solenoid 30 is on, the value of the switching prohibition timer is cleared (set to 0) (S106), The switching prohibition timer setting process is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (main).

  The initial value of the switching prohibition timer in the switching prohibition timer setting process is the medal flow path after the passage switching solenoid 30 is turned off and the passage of the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 is detected by the insertion port sensor 170. A sufficient time (hereinafter referred to as “specific time”) is set to a value that can be measured (eg, a specific time) until the guide plate 147 falls to the return portion 137 from the inside 133 and does not come into contact even if the guide plate 147 moves to the guide position. If the specific time is 1 second, 1786 is set as the initial value of the switching prohibition timer, so that the timer interrupt process (main) is executed approximately every 0.56 ms, each time the switching prohibition timer setting process 1 is subtracted from the value of the switching prohibition timer and becomes 0 after about 1 second from the start of time measurement).

  Further, as described in the BET process, when the switching prohibition timer is not 0, that is, when a specific time has not elapsed after the passage of the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 is detected by the insertion slot sensor 170. Is a control for switching the flow path switching solenoid 30 from off to on, that is, switching from the return side to the inward side of the medal flow path by moving the guide plate 147 from the non-guide position to the guide position is prohibited. It becomes.

  As a result, when the insertion impossible flag is turned on (a state where medals cannot be inserted) is switched to a state where the insertion impossible flag is turned off (a state where medals can be inserted) is switched. When the prohibit timer is 0, that is, when a specific time has passed since the passage of the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 was last detected by the insertion port sensor 170, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off to on. In such a case, when the insertion impossible flag is turned off and the medal can be inserted, the flow path switching is immediately performed as shown in FIG. The solenoid 30 is switched from off to on, the guide plate 147 is moved from the non-guide position to the guide position, and the medal flow path is switched from the return side to the inward side.

  On the other hand, switching is prohibited when the insertion disable flag is switched on (the medal insertion disabled state) and the insertion disabled flag is switched off (the medal insertion enabled state). If the timer is not 0, that is, if a specific time has not yet elapsed since the passage of the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 was last detected by the insertion port sensor 170, Switching from the return side to the inward side of the medal flow path is prohibited until a specific time elapses after the passage is detected. In such a case, the insertion impossible flag is switched to OFF. Even if the medal can be inserted, as shown in FIG. 13B, a specific time elapses after the medal passage is finally detected by the slot sensor 170. Until the passage switching solenoid 30 does not switch from off to on, and the passage switching solenoid 30 switches from off to on when a specific time has elapsed since the passage of the medal was last detected by the slot sensor 170, The guide plate 147 moves from the non-guide position to the guide position, and the medal flow path is switched from the return side to the inward side.

  In the medal selector 131 as in the present embodiment, the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 reaches the guide plate 147 in a situation where the flow path switching solenoid 30 is off and the guide plate 147 is located at the non-guide position. When the flow path switching solenoid 30 is switched from OFF to ON at the timing, and the guide plate 147 moves from the non-guide position to the guide position, as shown in FIGS. Although it may cause clogging of medals by being caught between the bottom surface of 133 and the guide plate 147, as described above, a specific time after the passage of the medal is detected by the insertion port sensor 170, that is, the insertion port sensor. After the passage of the medal is detected by 170, the medal flows down from the medal flow path 133 to the return portion 137, and the guide plate 147 is moved to the guide position. Switching from the return side to the inward side of the medal flow path is prohibited until a sufficient time elapses until it reaches a position where it does not come into contact with the movement, so that the medal is connected to the bottom surface of the medal flow path 133. Biting between the guide plate 147 and the guide plate 147 is prevented.

  Next, the timing at which bet number setting (BET), credit addition, or settlement is allowed after the game ends will be described. 14 (a) to 14 (c) and 15 (a) to 15 (c) are diagrams for explaining an example of timing at which bet number setting (BET) or credit addition is permitted after the game ends. FIGS. 16A to 16C are diagrams for explaining an example of timing at which settlement is allowed after the game is over.

  FIG. 14 (a) shows a case where neither a small combination nor a re-playing combination is won and no medal is paid out. In the case where switching of the flow path switching solenoid 30 from off to on is permitted (the switching prohibition timer is 0). ) Is a diagram for explaining the timing at which bet number setting (BET) is allowed. If neither the small role nor the re-playing role has been won, the game ends without paying out, and after the game ends, the process of S6 in FIG. 8, the process of S1 for the next game, FIG. After the processes of S10 to S12 are executed, the process after S20 is executed, so that the bet amount setting (BET) is permitted as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 14B shows a case where a small role is won and a medal is paid out, and when the switching of the flow path switching solenoid 30 is permitted from off to on (when the switching prohibition timer is 0). FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining timing at which bet number setting (BET) is allowed. If the small role has won, the game ends after the payout is made, and then the processing of S6 in FIG. 8, the processing of S1 for the next game, the processing of S10 to S12 of FIG. After the process is executed, the processing after S20 is executed, and as shown in FIG. 14B, the bet amount setting (BET) is permitted.

  FIG. 14 (c) shows that credit addition is permitted when the switching of the flow path switching solenoid 30 from off to on is permitted (when the switching prohibition timer is 0) after the re-game player wins. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing to be performed. If the re-gamer wins, the game ends without paying out, and then the process of S6 in FIG. 8, the process of S1 for the next game, and the processes of S10 to S12 of FIG. In addition to the processing, after the betting number setting is completed by the processing of S13 to S17 and it is determined that the addition to the credit is possible in S18, the processing after S20 is executed. As shown in FIG. 14C, addition to the credit is allowed.

  FIG. 15A shows a case where neither a small combination nor a re-playing combination is won and no medal is paid out, and when the switching of the flow path switching solenoid 30 is prohibited from being turned on (the switching inhibition timer is not 0). ) Is a diagram for explaining the timing at which bet number setting (BET) is allowed. If neither the small role nor the re-playing role has been won, the game is ended without payout, and then the processing of S6 in FIG. 8, the processing of S1 for the next game, or S10 of FIG. After the process of S12 is executed, the process after S20, especially the processes of S22 and S33 are executed, so that the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off as shown in FIG. After switching is permitted, that is, after a specific time has elapsed since the insertion port sensor 170 last detected the passage of medals, bet number setting (BET) is permitted.

  FIG. 15B shows a case where a small role is won and a medal is paid out. When the switching of the flow path switching solenoid 30 from off to on is prohibited (when the switching prohibition timer is not 0). FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining timing at which bet number setting (BET) is allowed. If the small role has won, the game ends after the payout is made, and then the processing of S6 in FIG. 8, the processing of S1 for the next game, the processing of S10 to S12 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 15 (b), switching from off to on of the flow path switching solenoid 30 is permitted by executing the processing after S20, particularly S22 and S33. The bet number setting (BET) is allowed later, that is, after a specific time has elapsed since the insertion port sensor 170 finally detected the passage of the medal.

  FIG. 15 (c) shows that credit addition is allowed when the switching of the flow path switching solenoid 30 from off to on is prohibited (when the switching prohibition timer is not 0) after the re-game player wins. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing to read. If the re-gamer wins, the game ends without paying out, and then the process of S6 in FIG. 8, the process of S1 for the next game, and the processes of S10 to S12 of FIG. In addition to the processing, after the betting amount setting is completed by the processing of S13 to S17 and it is determined that credit is possible in S18, the processing after S20, particularly S22 and S33 are executed. As shown in FIG. 15C, a specific time has elapsed after the passage switching solenoid 30 was permitted to be switched from off to on, that is, the passage of the medal was last detected by the slot sensor 170. After that, credits can be added.

  FIG. 16 (a) is a diagram for explaining the timing at which settlement is allowed when neither a small combination nor a re-playing combination is won and no medal is paid out. If neither the small role nor the re-playing role has been won, the game is ended without payout, and then the processing of S6 in FIG. 8, the processing of S1 for the next game, or S10 of FIG. Whether or not the switching of the flow path switching solenoid 30 from off to on is prohibited as shown in FIG. 16 (a) by executing the processing after S20 after the processing of S12 is executed. Regardless of whether or not settlement is allowed.

  FIG. 16B is a diagram for explaining the timing at which settlement is allowed when a small role is won and a medal is paid out. If the small role has won, the game ends after the payout is made, and then the processing of S6 in FIG. 8, the processing of S1 for the next game, the processing of S10 to S12 of FIG. Is executed, the processing from S20 onward is executed, regardless of whether the switching of the flow path switching solenoid 30 from off to on is prohibited, as shown in FIG. 16 (b). Checkout is allowed.

  FIG. 16C is a diagram for explaining a timing at which credit addition is allowed after the re-game player wins a prize. If the re-gamer wins, the game ends without paying out, and then the process of S6 in FIG. 8, the process of S1 for the next game, and the processes of S10 to S12 of FIG. In addition to the processing, after the betting number setting is completed by the processing of S13 to S17, the processing after S20 is executed, thereby turning off the flow path switching solenoid 30 as shown in FIG. Regardless of whether switching from on to on is prohibited, settlement is allowed.

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

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

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

  In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED 55, etc. Control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command, the sub-control unit 91 stores the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table. Among these, the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command is referred to, and the output control of the rendering device is performed based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

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

  In particular, in this embodiment, when a betting number setting operation is performed during execution of an effect, that is, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a BET command (with a BET sound) among BET commands, the effect being executed Is to be canceled. For this reason, if the player wants to proceed to the next game rather than seeing the production to the end, the production is canceled and the next game can be started. There is no. The effect is also canceled when the first replay wins and the number of bets is set. Further, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a BET command (with a BET sound) among the BET commands, the sub-control unit 91 outputs a predetermined BET sound (for example, a sound effect “pick!”) As many times as the number of bets. , 54. Thereby, it can be made easy to notice that the bet amount has been set and that the first replay has been won.

  On the other hand, when a BET command (no BET sound) is received among the BET commands, a BET sound (for example, a sound effect “pick!”) Is not output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the effect being executed is stopped. It is supposed to continue without. Thereby, when the second or third replay including a symbol other than “replay” in the constituent symbols wins, it is more likely than the first replay that the player is not aware that the player has won the replay. In addition, it is possible to prevent the production from being interrupted even in such a case. When a BET command is received, the effect being executed may be canceled and a BET sound may be output regardless of the type.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 causes the speakers 53 and 54 to output a predetermined credit sound (for example, a sound effect “Da!”) When a credit command (ordinary) is received among the credit commands. Thereby, it can be made easy to notice that it was credited. Further, when the sub control unit 91 receives a credit command (with a BET sound) among the credit commands, or receives a BET sound command, the sub-control unit 91 outputs the same sound as the BET sound (for example, a sound effect of “pick!”) To the speaker 53. , 54. When a credit command (with a BET sound) or a BET sound command is received, it is after the second or third replay winning that is difficult to notice that the winning is made, but the second or third replay winning is not noticed. Even if a medal is inserted to set the number, or even if one BET switch 5 or MAXBET switch 6 is operated, a BET sound is output, so that there is a sense of distrust or discomfort due to the fact that the BET sound is not output. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience. Even if the bet number is set by the second or third replay winning, as described above, since the effect being executed is continued, when a credit command (with a BET sound) or a BET sound command is received In some cases, the effect is also executed. In this case, by receiving the credit command (with BET sound) or the BET sound command, the effect is canceled halfway.

  In addition, when a credit or betting amount adjustment operation is performed during execution of an effect, that is, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a payout start command for notifying the adjustment, in principle, the effect being executed is canceled. Then, the effect state (display state of the liquid crystal display 51, sound effects from the speakers 53, 54, etc.) is set to the customer waiting state. Credits and bets are settled when the game is terminated. In such a case, by terminating the performance that is being executed, there is an intention to end the game, but the performance continues unnecessarily. It is designed not to be overwhelmed.

  However, among the payout start commands for notifying the settlement, when the payout start command for notifying the credit settlement in the replay game is received, the number of bets set by the replay winning remains, and thereafter at least one game is performed. , The performance being performed continues after that (there is no waiting for customers).

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

  Further, when the sub control unit 91 receives an error command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 performs notification processing according to the type of error specified from the error command. The sub-control unit 91 performs a process for executing an error notification effect according to the type of error specified from the error command during the period from the reception of the error command to the reception of the error cancellation command.

  Next, main effects obtained by this embodiment will be described.

  In this embodiment, as shown in S12 to S20 of FIG. 10 and FIGS. 14 (c) and 15 (c), the replay game is started (reel rotation start) after the re-game player wins. Even if the medals were inserted until the time that the bet amount setting (automatic BET) by the winning of the re-gamer is set and the next replay game can be started, the medals are detected. In this case, S37 to S41 in FIG. 10 are performed according to the detection of the medal and can be added to the credit. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the credit addition after the re-gamer has won a prize from being performed prior to setting the betting amount. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the re-gamer wins a prize without feeling uncomfortable.

  Further, in the state where the guide plate 147 is in the non-guide position, after the passage of the medal is detected by the insertion port sensor 170 located on the upstream side of the guide plate 147, the medal moves to a position where it does not contact the guide plate 147. Since the switching from the non-guide position to the guide position by the flow path switching solenoid 30 is prohibited during the period until the specific time required to do so, medals are inserted while the guide plate 147 is in the non-guide position, It is possible to prevent the guide plate 147 from biting the medal by moving from the non-guide position to the guide position when the inserted medal passes the guide plate 147.

  Further, even after the re-gamer wins, the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31 are set after the bet-number setting (automatic BET) by the re-gamer win is made and the next replay game can be started. When the passage of the medal is detected by c, the credit is added and updated according to the medal. However, after the re-gamer wins, the bet number setting by the re-gamer winning (automatic BET) Before the next replay game is ready to start, the insertion slot sensor 170 detects the passage of the medal, and when the next game can be started before the specific time elapses, the specific time has elapsed. Since the credits are added and updated by detecting the passage of medals by the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c after that, the guide position where the guide plate 147 guides the medals inward Despite the situation that is not changed, it is possible to prevent the credit will be added update.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in S52 to S59 of FIG. 10, when a bet amount is set in accordance with the operation of the settlement switch 10, a bet amount adjustment process for adjusting the bet number is executed. If the bet amount is not set, the credit checkout process for paying out the credit can be executed, and the set bet number is a bet number that is automatically betted by winning a re-gamer, The credit settlement process is executed without executing the betting number settlement process. As a result, the re-gamer's function of maintaining the re-gamer's function of granting a replay game (one game) instead of paying out medals is maintained, while the credits are retained after the re-gamer's winning a prize. Even in such a case, by making it possible to pay out according to the settlement operation, it is possible to further improve the convenience of the player after winning the re-gamer.

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

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

  In the case of such a conventional slot machine as a background, for example, when trying to configure the winning combination with the same symbol, it is necessary to prepare a dedicated symbol. For this reason, there is a possibility that it may be difficult to design a dedicated symbol for a transitional role within the limits of the number and types of symbols. In addition, in the case of a configuration in which the re-game player can win regardless of the operation procedure (push order, operation timing, etc.) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, There is a need to arrange dedicated symbols constituting the game player, and the number of dedicated symbols has to be increased, and there is a possibility that the design becomes more difficult.

  In order to solve such a problem, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as a replay, a “replay-replay-replay” composed only of symbols having the same outer shape is stopped at the winning line. Second and second generated by stopping the “BAR-Replay-Replay” or “Black 7-Replay-Replay” including symbols that are not the same or similar in outline to the first replay. And 3 replays. As a result, it is not always necessary to provide multiple dedicated symbols for replay, and it is possible to avoid increasing the number and types of symbols, and within the limits on the number, types, and arrangement of symbols, ) Can be abundant. On the other hand, when the second or third replay winning is generated, the combination including the symbols whose outer shapes are not the same or similar is stopped, so that the replay winning is more than that when the first replay winning is generated. Although there is a higher possibility that a medal will be inserted without noticing the occurrence, it is possible to add a credit according to the detected medal as described above. The game can be progressed without causing the player to feel it.

  In addition, the symbols constituting the third replay in the present embodiment include “black 7” constituting a BB different from the replay. For this reason, for example, due to a feeling of regret that the BB was not won, the possibility of inserting a medal without noticing the occurrence of the third replay winning is further increased. Since the credit can be added according to the game, the game can be progressed without causing the player to feel bothered by the fact that the inserted medal is not accepted.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in S13 to S15 of FIG. 9, after the first replay winning is generated, the BET command (with BET sound) is set and output, so the sub-control unit 91 While the BET sound is output by the side, since the BET command (no BET sound) is set and output after the second or third replay winning occurs, the BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 side. It will not be done. This further increases the possibility that a medal will be inserted without noticing the occurrence of the second or third replay winning, but since a credit can be added according to the detected medal, the inserted medal The game can be advanced without making the player feel annoyance such as being unacceptable.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in S37 to S40 in FIG. 10, S71 to S73, and S82 to S84 in FIG. 11, the medal is unaware of the occurrence of the second or third replay winning that does not output the BET sound. Even if a credit is added after inserting a card, or even when one BET switch 5 or MAXBET switch 6 is operated, the same sound as the BET sound is output up to three times corresponding to the upper limit number of bets. Although a bet number is set by inserting a medal due to a person's misunderstanding, the bet sound is not output, so that it is possible to prevent a sense of distrust and discomfort.

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

[About medal selector]
In the embodiment described above, the control for switching the flow path switching solenoid 30 from the off state to the on state when the specific time has not elapsed after the change of the input port sensor 170 from the off state to the on state is detected, that is, the guide plate 147. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least the insertion port sensor 170 allows the medal to pass therethrough by moving the medal flow path from the non-guide position to the guide position. In the case where a specific time has not elapsed after the detection of the token, the switching of the medal flow path from the return side to the inward side by moving the guide plate 147 from the non-guide position to the guide position is prohibited. The guide plate 147 is moved to the non-guide position when a specific time has not elapsed after the change from the on to the off of the insertion port sensor 170 is detected. Switching from the return side to the inner side of the falling path of the medal by moving the guide position from may be configured to be prohibited.

  In the above-described embodiment, it is possible to move between the non-guide position where the front side upper edge of the medal flowing down the medal flow path 133 is not guided and the guide position where the front side upper edge of the medal flowing down the medal flow path 133 is guided. When the flow path switching solenoid 30 is not energized, it is urged so as to be in the non-guide position, and the top edge of the front side of the medal flowing down the medal flow path 133 is not guided, so that the medal The upper end of the head tilts and falls from the return portion 137 and is returned from the medal payout opening 9 through the medal return passage 132. On the other hand, when the flow path switching solenoid 30 is energized, it moves from the non-guide position to the guide position. Thus, the upper edge on the front side of the medal flowing down the medal flow passage 133 is guided, flows in from the inlet 141 and flows down the medal flow passage 133 The medal selector 131 that is detected by the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c and is discharged from the outlet 142 without falling from the medal flow down passage 133 is applied by guiding the front upper edge of the medal to be guided by the guide plate 147. In addition, after the passage of the medal is detected by the insertion port sensor 170, when the specific time has not elapsed, the medal flow path is returned from the return side by moving the guide plate 147 from the non-guide position to the guide position. This is a configuration that prevents the medal from being bitten by prohibiting switching to the inward side, but is not limited to this, and a part of the medal that flows down when guiding the inserted medal to the inward side Is provided as a guide position that guides a medal that is inserted, and a guide member that is a non-guide position that does not guide the flowing medal when the inserted medal is returned. If the medal selector has a possibility of biting a medal inserted by moving the non-guide position from the non-guide position to the guide position, the medal selector detects the passage of the medal by the slot sensor 170 as described above. When the time has not passed, the switching of the medal flow path from the return side to the inward side by moving the guide plate 147 from the non-guide position to the guide position is prohibited to prevent the biting of the medal. It becomes possible to do.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 17, a guide member 147 ′ having a hole 148 in which a medal falls is formed at the bottom, and the lower end of the medal is guided by closing the hole 148 (FIG. 17). (Position (a)) and the non-guide position (position (b) in FIG. 17) where the lower end of the medal is not guided and falls from the hole 148 because the hole 148 is positioned on the flow path. When the flow path switching solenoid 30 is not energized, the guide member 147 ′ is urged so as to be in the non-guide position, and the lower end of the medal flowing down the medal flow passage 133 is not guided and falls. As a result, it falls from the return portion 137 through the hole 148 and is returned from the medal payout opening 9 through the medal return passage 132, while the flow path switching solenoid 30 is energized, the guide member 147 ′. By moving from the non-guide position to the guide position, the lower end of the medal flowing down the medal flow path 133 is guided, and the lower end of the medal flowing from the inlet 141 and flowing down the medal flow path 133 is the guide member 147. The medal selector 131 ′ that is detected by the inserted medal sensors 31 a to 31 c and discharged from the outlet 142 without falling from the hole portion 148 by being guided by “may be applied.

  In the medal selector 131 ′, when the flow path switching solenoid 30 is off and the guide member 147 ′ is located at the non-guide position, the medal inserted from the medal insertion portion 4 flows at the timing when it reaches the guide member 147 ′. When the path switching solenoid 30 is switched from off to on and the guide member 147 ′ is moved from the non-guide position to the guide position, as shown in FIG. 17 (c), the flowing medal is the hole 148 of the guide member 147 ′. And the side wall of the medal downflow passage 133 may cause clogging of medals, but a specific time after the passage of the medal is detected by the insertion port sensor 170, that is, the passage of the medal by the insertion port sensor 170. Is detected and then dropped from the medal flow path 133 to the return part 137 through the hole of the guide member 147 ′. By prohibiting the switching of the medal flow path from the return side to the inward side until a sufficient time elapses until the guide member 147 ′ moves to the guide position and does not come into contact with the guide member 147 ′, It is possible to prevent biting between the hole 148 of the guide member 147 ′ and the side wall of the medal flow path 133.

[Allowable timing for input / settlement after replay winning]
In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 14C and FIG. 15C, the timing at which credit addition / settlement is allowed after winning the re-gamer is the automatic bet by the re-gamer winning. Although the example at the time of completion has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and an automatic bet by a re-gamer winning is started (or started) at a timing when credit addition / settlement is allowed after winning a re-gamer ) Sometimes.

  FIGS. 14 (d) and 15 (d) are diagrams for explaining a modified example of the timing at which credit addition or settlement is allowed after a replay is won.

  If the re-gamer wins, the game ends without paying out, and then the process of S6 in FIG. 8, the process of S1 for the next game, and the processes of S10 to S12 of FIG. After the processing is performed, automatic BET processing (S16, S17) is started. That is, after the processing of S10 to S12 in FIG. 9 is performed, the start of the automatic BET processing (S16, S17) is confirmed, so it can be said that the automatic BET processing is started. Therefore, if the switching of the flow path switching solenoid 30 from off to on is permitted (when the switching prohibition timer is 0), the automatic BET process starts as shown in FIG. When added (or started), credits may be allowed to be added. If the switching of the flow path switching solenoid 30 from off to on is prohibited (when the switching prohibition timer is not 0), the automatic BET process is started as shown in FIG. In addition, after the passage switching solenoid 30 is permitted to be switched from off to on, that is, after the passage of the medal is finally detected by the insertion port sensor 170, addition to the credit is permitted. Anyway. Also, as shown in FIG. 16 (d), when the automatic BET process is started (or started) regardless of whether or not the switching of the flow path switching solenoid 30 from off to on is permitted. In addition, payment may be allowed.

  As a first example, for example, if YES is determined in S12, the same processing as S18 is performed to determine whether the value of the credit counter is 50, and then the automatic BET processing (S16). , The process similar to S17 is started, and after it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not 50, the process is the same as S20 without waiting for the completion of the automatic BET process started thereafter. The medals inserted after the above process is detected, and credits are added when the switching of the flow path switching solenoid 30 is permitted from off to on, and the operation to the settlement switch 10 is detected. You may be allowed to pay credits from time to time. On the other hand, after performing the same process as S18 and determining that the value of the credit counter is 50, the same process as the process after S19 may be performed.

  As a second example, for example, it is possible to execute an interrupt process for performing credit addition or settlement, and when it is determined that the value of the credit counter in the first example is not 50, or the value of the credit counter is 50 If it is determined that it is not, the interrupt processing is allowed to be interrupted every predetermined period (0.56 ms) between the time when the process corresponding to the first S16 is executed and the start of the game. When an automatic BET process is started (or started) by executing an interrupt process, credit addition or settlement is allowed, medals inserted thereafter are detected, and a flow path switching solenoid Credit is added when switching from off to on of 30 is permitted, and operation to the settlement switch 10 is detected. May be is credit settlement at the time.

  Even in such a case, even if a medal is inserted after the re-game is won and the replay game is started (reel rotation start), In the case of medals detected after the bet number setting (automatic BET) by winning is started, credits can be added according to the detection of the medals. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the credit addition after the re-game player has won a prize from being performed prior to the start of the betting number setting. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the re-gamer wins a prize without feeling uncomfortable. In addition, while maintaining the significance of the existence of the re-gamer by leaving the function of the re-gamer that gives a replay game (1 game) instead of paying out medals, the credits are not changed after winning the re-gamer. However, by making it possible to pay out according to the settlement operation, it is possible to further improve the convenience of the player after winning the re-gamer.

  In addition, even if the timing when the insertion (credit) is permitted after the re-gamer winning is made when the automatic bet by the re-gamer winning is started, the settlement is allowed after the re-gamer winning. The timing at which the automatic bet is completed by winning the re-gamer may be set.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 14C, 14D, 15C, and 15D, the timing at which credit addition / settlement is allowed after the winning of the re-game player is the re-game player. Although an example in which automatic BET is started or completed by winning a prize has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a timing at which a predetermined condition is satisfied after starting or completing automatic BET by winning a re-gamer. . The predetermined condition may be satisfied when a predetermined time elapses or may be satisfied when a predetermined process ends. As an example in which a predetermined condition is satisfied after a predetermined time has elapsed after completion of an automatic BET by winning a re-gamer, for example, the BET command (with BET sound) set in S14 of FIG. When the average time required for completing the third BET sound output based on the command is time A, when the time A has elapsed since the predetermined condition was determined as YES in S17. The average time required until the BET command (no BET sound) set in S15 of FIG. 9 is output to the sub-control unit 91 and received is set as time B. In this case, the predetermined condition may be satisfied when the time B elapses after YES is determined in S17. After determining YES in S17, the process may be shifted to S20 when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the first replay that is the specific combination and the second and third replays that are the non-specific combinations are described as the types of replaying actors. However, as the type of re-playing role, a re-playing role that is a non-specific combination may not be provided and only a re-playing role that is a specific combination may be provided. There may be provided a re-game combination that is not a specific combination but a re-game combination that is a non-specific combination.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example is described in which credit addition after a winning of a re-gamer is allowed regardless of the type of re-gamer. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise so that the credit addition after the winning of a game player may be permitted. For example, credit addition is not permitted after winning a first replay that is a specific combination, whereas credit addition is allowed only after winning a second or third replay that is a non-specific combination. Also good. In other words, the credit addition may be allowed only when it is difficult to notice that the re-game player has won a prize, and the convenience may be improved without bothering the player.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the settlement after the winning of the re-gamer is allowed regardless of the type of the re-gamer. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise so that the settlement after winning a winning combination is permitted. For example, payment may not be allowed after winning a first replay that is a specific combination, whereas payment may be allowed only after winning a second or third replay that is a non-specific combination. . In other words, payment may be allowed only when it is difficult to notice that the re-game player has won a prize, and convenience may be improved without bothering the player.

[About replay symbol combinations]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the symbol combination of the first replay is composed only of the same symbol (“replay”) has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be configured to include similar symbols. Symbols with similar outer shapes refer to symbols that share the same aesthetics (impressions) caused by the visual perception of the player who is the consumer, and as a result are the same symbols conceptually. A design that can be recognized (it is difficult to recognize as a different design). For example, if one symbol is a symbol with the shape of “REPLAY” surrounded by an ellipse, the character “REPLAY” is underlined and the symbol with the shape surrounded by the ellipse is one. It can be said that the design is similar in shape to the design.

  In the embodiment described above, the symbol combination of the third replay is the same symbol ("replay") as the symbol of the first replay, and a different symbol ("black") whose outer shape is not the same or similar. 7 ”), but the present invention is not limited to this, and may include a symbol similar to the first replay symbol, and may be the same as or similar to the first replay symbol. However, it may be composed only of different symbols. In this case, the different symbol may be a symbol that is not included in any of the winning symbol combinations other than replay (for example, a symbol with a star mark), or a winning symbol combination other than replay. May be included in the symbol (for example, “black 7”). In the following, the symbol combination of the third replay is composed of only different symbols that are not the same as or similar to the symbol of the first replay, and the different symbols are included in the winning symbol combinations other than the replay. The case where the symbol is the same will be described in more detail.

  In FIG. 4, two types of watermelon symbol combinations are shown. Of these, only one "watermelon-watermelon-BAR" is a watermelon symbol combination, and the other "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" is a third replay symbol combination. It is also good. Thereby, the symbol combination of the third replay is composed only of different symbols that are not the same as or similar to the symbol of the first replay, and the different symbols are included in the symbol combination of the watermelon prize other than the replay. Become. As a result, when the third replay wins, the player has the impression that the watermelon has won, and the impression that it is necessary to set the number of bets to start the next game. Can be held by a player.

  Any of the above symbol combinations related to replay (for example, “Replay-Replay-Replay”, “Black 7-Replay-Replay”, “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon”, etc.) will all be replayed when stopped on the winning line. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, a predetermined symbol combination different from the above symbol combination is defined as a symbol combination for generating a replay winning, and the predetermined symbol combination is stopped on the winning line. Sometimes, the symbol combination may be stopped on an invalid line different from the winning line. Specifically, among the winning lines L1 to L5 shown in FIG. 1, the winning line is only L1, and the winning lines L2 to L5 generate the winning even if the predetermined symbol combination that generates the winning is stopped. It may be configured such that the symbol combination is stopped at any one of the invalid lines L2 to L5 when a predetermined symbol combination that causes replay is stopped on the winning line L1. Even in this case, the replay winning is generated when the predetermined symbol combination is stopped on the winning line, but it may appear to be generated when the symbol combination is stopped on the invalid line. it can.

  Further, in the case of such a configuration, the two types shown as the watermelon symbol combinations in FIG. 4 are the symbol combinations that generate a watermelon prize as they are, and the third replay symbol combination is “ It may be a symbol combination that will be stopped on the winning line when "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" stops on the invalid line. This makes it possible to think that “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” has won a watermelon when it is stopped on a straight line, and the impression that it is necessary to set the number of bets to start the next game. Can be held by a player.

[About Freeze]
In the slot machine of the above-described embodiment, control (so-called freeze) may be performed in which the progress of the game is delayed after a replay winning until a predetermined release condition is satisfied. For example, if NO is determined in S18 of FIG. 9 and credit is possible, the process may not be shifted to S20 until a predetermined release condition is satisfied. The predetermined release condition may be satisfied when a predetermined period elapses, or may be satisfied when a predetermined operation is detected. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given of a case where the predetermined release condition is satisfied when a predetermined operation is detected.

  A guide plate 147 that is linked to the flow path switching solenoid 30 is provided in the flow path of the medal inserted from the medal insertion section 4. The medal is inserted from the guide plate 147 to the medal insertion section 4 side (upstream side). A freeze release sensor A (which may share the slot sensor 170) to detect is provided, and a predetermined release condition may be established when a medal is detected by the freeze release sensor A during the freeze. . When the game is started, as shown in S48 of FIG. 10, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned OFF and the guide plate 147 is set to the non-guide position. Therefore, until the process in S20 is performed after the game is over, This state is maintained even at the end of the game including when winning a prize, and even if a medal is inserted, it is paid out from the medal payout opening 9. However, when a medal is inserted during the freeze generated after winning the re-gamer, the freeze is released when the medal is detected by the freeze release sensor A, and the process of S20 is performed. As a result, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned ON and the guide plate 147 is set to the guide position, so that the medal is detected by the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c arranged on the downstream side of the guide plate 147, and the medal payout opening Credits are added in S41 without paying out from No. 9. As a result, even after the re-playing winning combination is won (when the credit counter has not reached 50), the next game can be started if no medal is inserted as in the case of winning or falling out of the small winning combination. You can make it impossible. In the case of such a configuration, the third replay winning is generated when the “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” which seems to be a watermelon winning as described above is stopped on the winning line or the invalid line. If configured, the player can feel that the watermelon was won from the symbol combination at the end of the game, and the player has the impression that it is necessary to set the number of bets in order to start the next game. You can hold them. In addition, although the freeze is canceled by the inserted medal, the medal that triggered the release of the freeze is credited without being paid out from the medal payout port 9, so that the player feels annoyed. The convenience can be improved.

  In addition, even when the time when credit addition / settlement is permitted after winning a re-gamer is when auto-bet by the re-gamer winning is started (or started), Similarly, control (so-called freeze) for delaying the progress of the game until a predetermined release condition is satisfied may be performed. In the first example, for example, at the timing when the bet number setting is started (after it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not 50), in the second example, for example, an interrupt processing interrupt Freeze may be generated at the timing of permitting each of the above, thereby achieving the same effect as the above-described example.

  In the case of generating a freeze after winning the re-gamer, after the freeze is released, the process of turning on the 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16 sequentially by the re-gamer winning, Processing for lighting the start valid LED 18 (waiting LED 19 during waiting) is performed. In the above example, the example has been described in which the freeze release condition is established when a medal is detected by the freeze release sensor A. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise so that it may be materialized by operation to the MAXBET switch 6. FIG.

[About checkout processing]
In the above-described embodiment, regarding the settlement process, when the settlement switch 10 is operated in the state where the bet number is set by inserting a medal or by operating the one-BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6, FIG. When NO is determined in S56 and the betting number settlement process is performed in S57, and then the settlement switch 10 is operated again, an example in which YES is determined in S56 in FIG. 10 and the credit settlement process is performed in S59, that is, the first An example in which the betting amount is settled by the settlement operation and the credit settlement is performed by the next settlement operation has been described. However, the checkout process is not limited to such a pattern, but may be performed in the following pattern.

  Pattern a: Credit settlement may be performed in the first settlement operation, and bet number settlement may be performed in the next settlement operation. For example, in S56, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0. When it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S59 to perform credit settlement, and the value of the credit counter is 0. When it is determined, the process may proceed to S57 to perform the betting number settlement.

  Pattern b: The bet amount may be settled by adding the credit for the bet amount in the first settlement operation, and the credit settlement may be performed in the next settlement operation. For example, if the set bet number is 3 and the credit is 40, the bet amount is settled by adding 3 credits for the bet number in the first settlement operation and setting the credit to 43, and the next settlement operation The credit may be settled by paying out 43 medals. In this case, there is a case where the value of the credit counter exceeds 50 due to the betting amount adjustment by the first adjustment operation. In this case, the value of the credit counter may be set to a value exceeding 50, or medals for the amount exceeding 50 may be paid out at the time of the betting amount adjustment.

  Pattern c: The bet amount may be settled by one settlement operation, and then credit settlement may be performed subsequently. For example, when it is determined NO in S56, credit settlement may be performed subsequently after the betting number settlement is performed, and when it is determined YES in S56, credit settlement may be performed.

  Pattern d: It is also possible to perform a credit settlement first by a single settlement operation and subsequently perform a betting number settlement. For example, in S56, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0. When it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not 0, the bet amount adjustment is performed after the credit settlement, and the credit counter value is When it is determined that the number is 0, the betting amount may be settled.

  Pattern e: The bet amount may be settled by adding credits for the bet amount in one settlement operation, and then credit settlement may be performed subsequently. For example, when the set bet number is 3 and the credit is 40, the settlement operation is performed, so that the bet amount settlement is performed by adding 3 credits for the bet number and setting the credit to 43. Subsequent to the above, credit settlement may be performed by paying out 43 medals. In this case, there is a case where the value of the credit counter exceeds 50 due to the betting amount adjustment by the adjustment operation. In this case, the value of the credit counter may be set to a value exceeding 50, or medals for the amount exceeding 50 may be paid out at the time of the betting amount adjustment.

[About BET sound]
In the embodiment described above, an example has been described in which a BET sound is output when an automatic BET is made after the first replay winning, and no BET sound is output when an automatic BET is placed after the second or third replay winning. However, regardless of the type of re-game player who has won, a BET sound may not be output when an automatic BET is placed, and a BET sound may be output when an automatic BET is placed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the presence / absence of the BET sound is discriminated by the type of the BET command has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The presence or absence of a BET sound may be determined.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, regardless of the type of the re-game player who has won, after the value of the BET counter is added, the process of turning on the 1BETLED 14, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16 in order according to the value of the BET counter is performed. Although an example has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and processing is performed to turn on the 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 in order only after an automatic BET is made after the first replay winning, and automatically after the second or third replay winning. The process may not be performed after betting.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which when a medal is inserted after the second or third replay winning, a credit command (with a BET sound) is output in S40 and a BET sound is output. However, the bet sound may be output regardless of the type of re-game player who has won the prize. For example, in S <b> 37, it may be determined whether or not the re-game player has won a prize.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a BET sound is output up to a specified number when credits are added after winning the re-gamer is described. However, the present invention is not limited to the case where credits are added. Even when the 5 or MAXBET switch 6 is operated, a BET sound may be output up to a specified number according to the operation.

[Identification information with the same and / or similar outer shape]
Other identification information that is the same as the one identification information and has a different overall color and pattern can be said to be identification information having the same outer shape as the one identification information. In addition, other identification information that is the same as one identification information and has a different color or pattern may be regarded as identification information having the same outer shape as that of the one identification information. Further, other identification information that differs from the one identification information only in size can be said to be identification information having a similar outer shape to the one identification information. Further, other identification information that is different in that it includes a plurality of identification information having the same outer shape as one identification information can be said to be identification information having a similar outer shape to the one identification information. Further, other identification information that is different in that a character is added to one identification information can be said to be identification information having a similar outer shape to the one identification information. Further, other identification information that recalls the same identification information as the one identification information that differs in the direction from the one identification information can be said to be identification information similar in shape to the one identification information. Further, other identification information that is different in that one piece of identification information is missing but has the same outer shape as a whole can be said to be identification information that is similar in shape to the one identification information. Further, other identification information which is different in that a part of one identification information is raised but has the same outer shape as a whole can be said to be identification information having a similar outer shape to the one identification information. Also, other identification information that recalls the same identification information as the one identification information can be said to be identification information that is similar in shape to the one identification information. In addition, even if the identification information is different from the one identification information in a plurality of points, the identification information can be identified as long as the identification information can be recognized as identification information that is conceptually the same as the identification information. It can be said that the information and the external shape are similar identification information. On the other hand, identification information other than the identification information having the same outer shape as the one identification information or the identification information having the same outer shape as that of the one identification information can be said to be identification information whose dissimilar shape from the one identification information.

[Other variations]
In the embodiment described above, an example has been described in which the number of bets at which one game can be started and the upper limit number of bets determined according to the gaming state are the same number, but not limited to this, The bet number that can be started may be determined to be smaller than the upper limit number of bets determined according to the gaming state. For example, the bet number at which one game can be started is set to “1”, and the upper limit number of bets determined according to the gaming state is “2” when the gaming state is RB (BB). In the gaming state, “3” may be set. In this case, the prescribed number of S17 and S38 is determined in the bet number of the previous game won by the re-gamer or the game in which the bet number is set by winning the re-gamer (game state in which the game is played). The upper limit number is equivalent, the prescribed number of S34, S66, S72, S76, and S83 is equivalent to the upper limit number, and the prescribed number of S47 is equivalent to the number of bets that can start one game.

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

  In the embodiment described above, the slot machine for setting the bet number using medals and credits is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the bet number is set by using a game ball as a game value. Or a fully credit type slot machine that sets a bet amount using only credit as a gaming value. In the case of using a game ball as a game value, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when setting 3 as the bet number in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of any one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, for example, a combination of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. It may be. In other words, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls by winning. Any of these may be a slot machine.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a bonus (BB or RB) is provided as an advantageous state for the player has been described. However, the advantageous state for the player is not limited to this, and a replay that increases the winning probability of the replay. You may control to assist time (AT) which performs the time (RT) and the navigation effect in which the information according to a winning condition is alert | reported.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 30 flow path switching solenoid 41 main control unit 91 sub control unit 131 medal selector 133 medal flow down passage 147 guide plate

Claims (2)

The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other can be displayed in a variable display device that can be displayed in a variable manner. Is a slot machine in which one game is completed by being derived and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
A flow-down passage that guides the game medium that has flowed down from the input unit provided in the slot machine and that has flowed inward,
Switching between a guide position for guiding the game medium flowing down the flow-down path to the inward side and a non-guide position for discharging the game medium flowing down the flow-down path to the return side without guiding to the inward side Possible guide members;
Switching means for switching the position of the guide member to one of the guide position or the non-guide position;
First game medium detecting means for detecting the passage of the game medium flowing down upstream from the guide member in the flow-down passage;
A second game medium detecting means for detecting passage of a game medium flowing downstream from the guide member in the flow-down passage;
In a state where the guide member is in the non-guide position, a specific time required for the game medium to move to a position where it does not contact the guide member after the passage of the game medium is detected by the first game medium detection means. Switching prohibiting means for prohibiting switching from the non-guide position to the guide position by the switching means in a period until elapse of
Game value storage means for storing a game value that can be used to set a bet amount in accordance with a betting operation;
Bet number storage means for storing the bet number set for one game;
Either of the betting number stored in the betting number storage unit and the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage unit by detecting the passage of the gaming medium by the second gaming medium detection unit Updating means for detecting a game medium for updating
Re-game winning time update means for updating the betting number stored in the betting number storage means so that the next game can be started without using the gaming value when a re-game winning is generated;
With
The game medium detection time update means includes:
The number of bets stored in the bet number storage means is determined in advance by detecting the passage of the game medium by the second game medium detection means after the game is finished without the re-game winning. When the number is less than the upper limit number, the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is updated, and when the upper limit number is reached, the game value stored in the game value storage means is updated. Update means when detecting game media;
After the re-game winning is generated, the second game medium detection is performed after the re-game winning time updating means updates the betting number stored in the betting number storage means and the next game can be started. A second game medium detection updating means for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means by detecting passage of the game medium by the means;
Including
The second game medium detection updating means detects the passage of the game medium by the first game medium detection means before the next game can be started after the re-game winning is generated, and the specific time When the next game can be started before the lapse of time, the passage of the game medium is detected by the second game medium detection means after the specified time has elapsed, so that the game value storage means stores the game. A slot machine characterized by renewing gaming value. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other can be displayed in a variable display device that can be displayed in a variable manner. Is a slot machine in which one game is completed by being derived and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
A flow-down passage that guides the game medium that has flowed down from the input unit provided in the slot machine and that has flowed inward,
Switching between a guide position for guiding the game medium flowing down the flow-down path to the inward side and a non-guide position for discharging the game medium flowing down the flow-down path to the return side without guiding to the inward side Possible guide members;
Switching means for switching the position of the guide member to one of the guide position or the non-guide position;
First game medium detecting means for detecting the passage of the game medium flowing down upstream from the guide member in the flow-down passage;
A second game medium detecting means for detecting passage of a game medium flowing downstream from the guide member in the flow-down passage;
In a state where the guide member is in the non-guide position, a specific time required for the game medium to move to a position where it does not contact the guide member after the passage of the game medium is detected by the first game medium detection means. Switching prohibiting means for prohibiting switching from the non-guide position to the guide position by the switching means in a period until elapse of
Game value storage means for storing a game value that can be used to set a bet amount in accordance with a betting operation;
Bet number storage means for storing the bet number set for one game;
Either of the betting number stored in the betting number storage unit and the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage unit by detecting the passage of the gaming medium by the second gaming medium detection unit Updating means for detecting a game medium for updating
Re-game winning time update means for updating the betting number stored in the betting number storage means so that the next game can be started without using the gaming value when a re-game winning is generated;
With
The game medium detection time update means includes:
The number of bets stored in the bet number storage means is determined in advance by detecting the passage of the game medium by the second game medium detection means after the game is finished without the re-game winning. When the number is less than the upper limit number, the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is updated, and when the upper limit number is reached, the game value stored in the game value storage means is updated. Update means when detecting game media;
After the re-game winning is generated, the second game medium detecting means passes the game medium after the re-game winning update means starts updating the betting number stored in the betting number storage means. A second game medium detection time update means for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means by being detected;
Including
The second game medium detection time updating means is configured to update the betting amount stored in the betting number storage means by the regame winning time update means after the replay winning is generated, before the replay winning detection is started. When the passing of a game medium is detected by one game medium detection means and the update of the betting number stored in the betting number storage means is started by the re-game winning time update means before the specified time has elapsed, The game value stored in the game value storage means is updated by detecting passage of the game medium by the second game medium detection means after the specific time has elapsed. Machine.

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