JP2015126802A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that suppresses a data amount of software becomes voluminous.SOLUTION: A game machine is provided in which a plurality of moving bodies on which symbols are attached are rotated when a lottery regarding winning combinations is executed, and on the basis of the result of the lottery, a game to impart a privilege to a game player by a displayed combination of symbols is executed. The game machine comprises: game state control means for controlling to any game state among a plurality of game states that at least include a high probability game state and a low probability game state; and privilege imparting lottery means that can perform a lottery to determine whether to impart a specific privilege when a game is controlled in a high probability game state and a low probability game state by the game state control means. Furthermore, a lottery table to be used in the lottery by the privilege imparting lottery means is specified, and lottery table reducing means for reducing the number of lottery tables less than the number of a multiple types of game states that are ranked for the game player.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a swivel-type gaming machine (generally also referred to as “pachislot machine” or “slot machine”) or pachinko gaming machine (generally also referred to as “pachinko machine”). It is.

  As a gaming machine, conventionally, when the start lever is operated, a lottery regarding the winning combination is executed to start the rotation of the reels, and thereafter, the combination of symbols based on the winning combination is stopped by stopping the rotation of each reel. There is a gaming machine that displays and grants a privilege to a player based on the displayed combination of symbols.

  Further, as such a gaming machine, there is known a gaming machine that executes a game in a plurality of gaming states that have the same probability of winning the winning combination but are superior or inferior to the player (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).

JP2013-202089A

  As in the gaming machines described above, by making it possible to execute a game in a plurality of gaming states, it is intended to realize a complicated game and suppress a decrease in interest. On the other hand, however, the more complex the game, the more software data tends to increase.

  Therefore, the present invention provides a gaming machine that can solve such a conventional problem.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention rotates a plurality of movable bodies with symbols when a lottery regarding a winning combination is executed, and by a symbol combination displayed based on the result of the lottery. A gaming machine that executes a game that grants a privilege to a player, and when the game is repeatedly performed, the number of game media used for executing the game is reduced, which is advantageous for the player. A gaming state control means for controlling to a gaming state of any of a plurality of gaming states including at least a high probability gaming state and a low probability gaming state that is disadvantageous to the high probability gaming state, and the high probability by the gaming state control means A bonus grant lotter that can execute a lottery for determining whether or not to grant a privilege different from the privilege when the gaming state and the low-probability gaming state are controlled. The lottery table used for the lottery by the lottery means is defined, and further, the lottery table reduction means for reducing the number of the lottery tables from the number of the plurality of types of gaming states that are superior or inferior to the player, It is characterized by providing.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can solve the above-described problems.

It is a disassembled perspective view of a slot machine. It is a disassembled perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which omitted the door-shaped front member. It is a perspective view of a slot machine. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the slot machine which shows the state which abbreviate | omitted the door-shaped front member. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a Z1 part in FIG. 4. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a portion Z1 in FIG. 4 showing a state in which the connector holder is moved. It is a cross-sectional view of the slot machine showing a state in which the door-shaped front member is omitted. FIG. 8A is an enlarged view of a portion Z2 in FIG. 7, and FIG. 8B is an enlarged view of a portion Z2 in FIG. It is an enlarged view which shows the principal part of Fig.8 (a). It is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the slot machine showing the back plate side. It is a disassembled perspective view of a case member. It is the perspective view which looked at the case member from back. (A), (b) is a perspective view of the principal part of a case member explaining the temporarily fixed state of a connector holder. It is a disassembled perspective view of a wiring relay member. It is the front view which abbreviate | omitted the cover body of the wiring relay member. It is a disassembled perspective view of a connector holder. It is a disassembled perspective view of a connector holder. It is a perspective view of the stopper which stops a case member. It is a perspective view of the stopper which shows another form. It is sectional drawing of the principal part which shows the guide structure of a case member. It is sectional drawing of the principal part which shows the guide structure of a case member. It is a fragmentary perspective view of the symbol variation display apparatus which shows the other form of a handle. It is a perspective view of the principal part which shows the relationship between a case member and the stopper of the outer main body side. It is sectional drawing of the principal part which shows the relationship between a wiring window and the reel of a design variation display apparatus. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the upper part of the slot machine. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a lower half portion of the slot machine with the medal releasing device omitted. FIG. 27 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 26. It is the rear view which looked at the heat radiation opening from the back side of the slot machine. It is a partial cross-section partial front view of the slot machine showing the power supply device. It is a perspective view which shows the state which looked up at the power supply device from the bottom. It is a principal part sectional drawing of the side plate of an outer main part, and a power supply device which shows another form. It is a schematic sectional drawing of the illuminating device which shows another form. It is a perspective view of the door-shaped front member which disassembles and shows a transparent plate and a light emitting unit. It is a perspective view of the door-shaped front member which decomposes | disassembles and shows a transparent plate. FIG. 34 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 33A-A of the door-shaped front member equipped with a transparent plate. It is a disassembled / assembled perspective view of a hinge metal fitting. It is a diagram which shows the chain | linkage of a hinge metal fitting. It is a cross-sectional top view of the principal part which shows a door-shaped front member. It is a cross-sectional top view of the principal part which shows the door-shaped front member in the middle of opening. It is the perspective view seen from the back side which shows the upper half part of a door-shaped front member. It is the cross-sectional perspective view which cut | disconnected the coupling tool to the vertical direction. It is a principal part crossing top view of the door-shaped front member which shows the example of another hinge metal fitting. It is a cross-sectional plan view of the principal part which shows the middle of opening of the door-shaped front member of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state which opened the image display body and the frame member in the model unit. It is a perspective view which shows the state which opened the door-shaped front member, connecting a connector. FIG. 3 is a development view in which a symbol array of a reel band is developed in a plane. It is an enlarged view of the symbol display window 401 part. It is the schematic which shows roughly the structure of the various mechanism elements with which the slot machine is equipped, an electronic device, an operation member, etc. It is a correspondence table | surface which shows the combination aspect of the symbol corresponding to each winning combination, and its game privilege. It is a figure which shows each winning combination and the condition apparatus established corresponding to each winning combination. It is a figure which shows the combination of the symbol corresponding to each condition apparatus, and the number of payout of medals. It is a figure which continues from FIG. 51, and is a figure which shows the combination of the symbol corresponding to each condition apparatus, and the number of payout of medals. It is a figure which continues from FIG. 52, and is a figure which shows the combination of the symbol corresponding to each condition apparatus, and the number of payout of medals. It is a flowchart which shows the basic 1 game processing procedure in the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a starting process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a game state transfer control process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a reel stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a BB game start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a BB game completion | finish determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a RB game start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of RB game completion | finish determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of an ART game start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of an ART game completion | finish determination process. It is a figure which shows the data table which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the image display body which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the game transfer process which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the data table which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the image display body which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the game transfer process which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

(Basic configuration of gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention)
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings, taking a slot machine as a gaming machine as an example. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the slot machine, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the slot machine with the door-shaped front member omitted, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine, and FIG. 4 is a door-shaped front member omitted. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the Z1 part of FIG. 4, FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the Z1 part of FIG. 4 showing a state where the connector holder is moved, and FIG. FIG. 8A is an enlarged view of the Z2 portion of FIG. 7, and FIG. 8B is an enlarged view of the Z2 portion of FIG. 7 showing the state in which the connector holder is moved. 9 is an enlarged view showing the main part of FIG. 8A, FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the slot machine showing the back plate side, FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the case member, and FIG. FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b) are perspective views of the connector holder temporarily fixed. FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of the wiring relay member, FIG. 15 is a front view in which the cover of the wiring relay member is omitted, and FIGS. 16 and 17 are exploded perspective views of the connector holder. 18 is a perspective view of a stopper for stopping the case member, FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a stopper showing another embodiment, FIGS. 20 and 21 are cross-sectional views of the main part showing the guide structure of the case member, and FIG. FIG. 23 is a perspective view of the main part showing the relationship between the case member and the stopper on the outer main body side, and FIG. 24 is the relationship between the wiring window and the reel of the symbol variation display apparatus. 25 is a longitudinal sectional view of the upper part of the slot machine, FIG. 26 is a perspective view showing the lower half of the slot machine with the medal releasing device omitted, and FIG. 27 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 28 is the back of the slot machine FIG. 29 is a partial sectional front view of the slot machine showing the power supply device, FIG. 30 is a perspective view showing the power supply device viewed from below, and FIG. 31 shows another embodiment. FIG. 32 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a lighting device showing another form, FIG. 33 is a perspective view of a door-shaped front member showing an exploded transparent plate and a light-emitting unit, 34 is an exploded perspective view of the door-shaped front member showing the transparent plate, FIG. 35 is a sectional view corresponding to FIG. 33A-A of the door-shaped front member fitted with the transparent plate, and FIG. 36 is an exploded perspective view of the hinge bracket. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a chain of hinge fittings, FIG. 38 is a cross-sectional plan view of the main part showing the door-shaped front member, and FIG. 39 is a cross-sectional plan view of the main part showing the door-shaped front member in the middle of opening. 40 is a perspective view seen from the back side showing the upper half of the door-shaped front member, and FIG. 42 is a cross-sectional perspective view, FIG. 42 is a cross-sectional plan view of the main part of the door-shaped front member showing an example of another hinge fitting, and FIG. 43 is a cross-sectional plan view of the main part showing the door-shaped front member shown in FIG. 44 is a perspective view showing a state in which the front opening / closing member is opened in the model unit, and FIG. 45 is a perspective view showing a state in which the door-shaped front member is opened while the coupler is connected.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the slot machine 1 of the present invention can be rotated in the shape of a side-opening door with a box-shaped outer body 100 whose front surface is open and a rotating shaft 100a on the front surface of the outer body 100. A door-shaped front member 200 attached to the housing, a symbol variation display device 300 that varies a plurality of symbols by a driving means, a case member 400 that is detachable from the outer body 100 and has an opening 401 on the front surface, and an optional And an image display 500 that displays the image of the above.

[Outside body]
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the outer main body 100 has side plates 102 and 102 attached to the left and right of the bottom plate 101, and a top plate 103 installed on the top of the side plates 102 and 102. It has a letter-shaped frame shape and is formed in a box shape in which only the front surface is opened by fixing a back plate 104 to the back of the frame. The left and right side plates 102, 102 have a trapezoidal shape in which the front edge is slightly inclined in a rearward inclined state, and thus the opening of the outer body 100 has a rearward inclined inclination. In addition, a plurality of (in the embodiment, in the embodiment) the top plate 103 is located in a region facing the upper pier 600 (see the imaginary line in FIG. 25) of the gaming machine installation island in a state of being installed on the gaming machine installation island (not shown). 4) through-holes 132, 132... Are formed.

[Outer body-divider]
In the outer main body 100, a shelf-like partition plate 105 is provided substantially at the center of the height. The partition plate 105 is made of metal and has a substantially convex shape in front view having a protruding step portion 106 at the center as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and vertical mounting pieces 107 formed at both ends are attached to the outer body 100. The side plates 102, 102 are fixed to the inner surfaces of the side plates 102, and a vertical mounting piece 108 formed at the rear end is fixedly attached to the inner surface of the back plate 104 of the outer body 100. The mounting piece 108 at the rear end of the partition plate 105 is formed with a cylindrical projection (not shown) by burring (metal processing for raising a short cylindrical projection while expanding the hole diameter of the lower hole with a punch). The cylindrical protrusion is driven into a small hole (not shown) pre-processed in the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100 and positioned. In addition, an opening 109 for wiring is formed between the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100 in the innermost part on both sides of the partition plate 105.

[Outer body-Partition plate-Lower space]
In the space below the partition plate 105 in the outer main body 100, a medal releasing device 110 that releases a medal as a game medium to a medal tray 201 at the lower front of the door-shaped front member 200, and the medal releasing device 110 A medal auxiliary storage box 111 for storing overflowing medals, a power supply device 112, and the like are provided.

[Outer body-Partition plate-Lower space-Medal discharge device]
The medal releasing device 110 is obtained by attaching a medal storage hopper 110b to a device main body 110a having a built-in driving means. A certain medal is sent out one by one toward the discharge port 110c by the operation of the driving means. The hopper 110b is provided with an overflow rod 110d for discharging overflowing medals, and the above-mentioned medal auxiliary storage box 111 faces below the protruding end of the overflow rod 110d. The medal releasing mechanism of the medal releasing device 110 may employ any currently known mechanism, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

[Outer body-Partition plate-Lower space-Power supply]
As shown in FIGS. 26 to 30, the power supply device 112 is attached to an inner corner portion in which three members of the bottom plate 101 of the outer main body 100, the left side plate 102 and the back plate 104 are orthogonal to each other. Yes. The power supply device 112 is a component for supplying electricity to the electrical components such as the medal discharge device 110 and is likely to generate heat. Therefore, the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100 radiates heat to the attachment portion of the power supply device 112. A mouth 104a is opened.

  The device case 112a of the power supply device 112 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin. By doing so, since the inside of the device case 112a can be seen, it is easy to find an unauthorized work on the substrate 112s (see FIG. 30) of the power supply device 112 and the like. The device case 112a includes an upper plate 112b that covers the upper surface, a rear plate 112c that faces the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100, a front plate 112d that covers the opposite side of the rear plate 112c, and an interior of the slot machine 1. It is formed by a side plate 112e that covers the facing side, a slope plate 112f that covers the boundary between the top plate 112b and the side plate 112e in a chamfered form, and a bottom plate 112r (see FIG. 30) that covers the bottom. On the other hand, the surface of the device case 112a that faces the side plate 102 of the outer main body 100 is not covered and is in an open state, but this open surface is attached to the outer main body 100 by the side plate 102 of the outer main body 100. It is blocked.

  As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the side plate 102 of the outer main body 100 is provided with a convex surface portion 102a to form a stepped guard portion 102b, and the upper surface plate 112b of the device case 112a is provided below the guard portion 102b. It is a specification that sneaks one side. As a result, even if one surface of the device case 112a is not covered, the joint between the device case 112a and the side plate 102 is blocked by the guard portion 102b, so that foreign matter cannot be inserted. FIG. 31 shows another embodiment in which the guard portion 102b is formed in a groove shape. In this example, the edge of the upper surface plate 112b of the device case 112a slightly protrudes toward the side plate 102, and the tip of the guard portion 102b is formed. It fits into the groove.

  Thus, in the device case 112a of the power supply device 112, when the surface of the outer body 100 that is in contact with the side plate 102 has an open structure without a cover and is covered with the side plate 102 during use, the device case 112a is moved into the device case 112a. The substrate 112s or the like can be easily assembled using the open surface, and workability is improved because it is not necessary to attach a cover to the open surface after the substrate 112s or the like is assembled into the apparatus case 112a.

  The upper surface plate 112b, the side surface plate 112e, the inclined surface plate 112f, the rear surface plate 112c, and the bottom surface plate 112r of the device case 112a are formed with a large number of air holes 112g, 112g, etc. so that heat is not trapped inside. . The device case 112a is lifted in a raised floor manner by legs 112h, 112h... Provided on the bottom, and a ventilation space 112i is formed between the bottom plate 112r of the device case 112a and the bottom plate 101 of the outer body 100. Accordingly, low-rise and relatively cool air can be introduced into the device case 112a from the ventilation space 112i through the ventilation holes 112g, 112g,. Since the ventilation space 112i of the embodiment communicates with the heat radiating port 104a of the outer main body 100, cold air at the back of the machine can be introduced into the ventilation space 112i. If the inverted L-shaped step 112j (see FIG. 30) for raising the ventilation space 112i is formed at the boundary between the rear plate 112c and the bottom plate 112r of the device case 112a, the height of the leg 112h and the heat radiation port 104a are formed. Even if there is a deviation in the height, the ventilation space 112i can be communicated with the heat radiation port 104a.

[Outer body-Partition plate-Lower space-Power supply-Fixed]
The power supply device 112 includes an attachment piece 112k that is perpendicular to one side of the front plate 112d of the device case 112a, and a protrusion that protrudes from the rear plate 112c of the device case 112a toward the back plate 104 of the outer body 100. 112 m and the heat radiating port 104 a opened in the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100 are fixed to the outer main body 100.

  That is, the contour of the heat radiating port 104a is formed smaller than the contour of the rear plate 112c of the device case 112a, so that the power supply device 112 hits the back plate 104 of the outer body 100 and does not pass through the heat radiating port 104a. The protrusion 112m protruding from the rear plate 112c of the device case 112a is in a position inscribed in the heat radiating port 104a, and is a horizontal protrusion inscribed in the upper side of the radiating port 104a to resist the lifting operation of the power supply device 112. It consists of a piece 112m-1 and a vertical protrusion 112m-2 inscribed in the vertical side of the heat radiating port 104a in order to resist the rollover operation of the power supply device 112. Therefore, the power supply device 112 is pushed along the inner surface of the side plate 102 of the outer main body 100, and the protrusion 112m is inserted into the heat radiating port 104a. Fixing in the right direction (rollover) is completed. Of course, the movement of the power supply device 112 is regulated by the bottom plate 101 of the outer main body 100 in the downward direction and by the side plate 102 of the outer main body 100 in the left direction in FIG. The movement of the power supply device 112 can be completely restricted with respect to directions other than the direction of pulling forward by a simple operation of only fitting the protrusion 112m.

  On the other hand, a plurality of screw through holes 112p are formed in the mounting piece 112k projecting from the front plate 112d, and are fixed to the side plate 102 of the outer main body 100 through wood screws 112q in at least one of the through holes 112p. Thus, since the movement of the power supply device 112 is also restricted in the direction of pulling forward, the power supply device 112 can be reliably fixed to the outer main body 100 with one wood screw 112q.

[Outer body-Partition plate-Lower space-Power supply-Power cord]
A power cord (not shown) for receiving power from the outside is connected to the power supply device 112. Conventionally, a bulging portion is provided on the side of the heat radiating port 104a and the power cord is pulled out from the bulging portion. However, at this position, there is a high risk that the power cord is bundled with the ground. The slot machine 1 may be turned on during manufacturing, and a power cord must be taken out of the outer main body 100 in preparation for the case. Therefore, the slot machine 1 is moved on the manufacturing line or between lines. When moving the power cord, the power cord may slip on the ground or get caught under the bottom plate 101 of the slot machine 1.

  On the other hand, the heat radiation port 104a of the embodiment expands the cord outlet 104b from the upper side toward the upper side, and draws the power cord from there. This ensures a sufficient height for hanging the bundled power cords in a suspended state. Therefore, the trouble of accidentally damaging the power cord in the process of manufacturing the slot machine 1 is drastically reduced.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present invention, since the power supply device 112 is set at the inner corner portion of the outer main body 100 and only one wood screw 112q is screwed in, the mounting is completed. Great labor saving in installation work. Further, in the present invention, fixing is completed by screwing to one surface, and therefore, particularly when the portion to be fixed is brought to the front (front side) of the power supply device 112, it is easy to see and can be fixed securely. . Incidentally, conventionally, it is necessary to screw with respect to a plurality of surfaces or members of the power supply device 112. In particular, a screw fixed to the back plate 104 is difficult to visually recognize and may be forgotten.

  Further, since the heat radiating port 104a is necessary as a cooling means for the power supply device 112, even if the heat radiating port 104a is used for fixing the power supply device 112, an extra process and cost hardly occur. On the contrary, the cooling efficiency is improved because the position of the heat radiating port 104a and the position of the power supply device 112 are matched for fixing. In addition, when the device case 112a is made of a synthetic resin as in the embodiment, the mounting projection 112m can be integrally formed, so that it costs little. Therefore, the total cost required for mounting the power supply device 112 can be reduced as compared with the conventional case.

  Furthermore, when the device case 112a is made of a synthetic resin, there is an advantage that the leg portion 112h and the step portion 112j of the device case 112a useful as a measure against heat generation of the power supply device 112 can be implemented with almost no cost.

[Outer body-Partition plate-Upper space]
On the other hand, the case member 400 is housed in a space above the partition plate 105 in the outer main body 100, and a wiring relay member 113 serving as the core of the wiring means described later is provided on the inner surface of the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100. Further, the back plate 104 is formed with a vent hole 133 for heat dissipation above the wiring relay member 113.

[Door type front member]
3 shows the front side of the door-shaped front member 200, and FIG. 1 shows the back side of the door-shaped front member 200. The door-shaped front member 200 has a medal tray 201 on the lower side on the front side, and an operation unit 202 is provided in the approximate center on the front side. The operation unit 202 includes a medal insertion slot 203, and a one-sheet insertion button 205 for instructing insertion (withdrawal) of only one medal stored as data in a memory of a main board 409 described later. Similarly, a MAX insertion button 206 for instructing insertion of the maximum number (for example, three) that can be used in one game, and a medal return for returning a medal packed in a medal selector 207 to be described later to the medal tray 201. A button 208, a storage release switch 209 for inputting a storage release command (release command by settlement) of medal stored as data in the memory of the main board 409, and a start lever 210 for operating the symbol variation display device 300 And three reel stops for stopping the reels 301a, 301b, 301c of the symbol variation display device 300. Button 211a, 211b, 211c and the like are provided. Of course, the configuration of the operation unit 202 shown here is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

  In addition, a medal selector 207 is provided on the back side of the insertion slot 203, and a medal basket 212 is connected to the side of the medal selector 207 and a return basket 213 is connected to the bottom. The medal selector 207 is a well-known one that switches the flow path by turning on and off a built-in solenoid (not shown), and when the game state is waiting for the player to insert a medal, the flow path is set to the medal tub 212 side. In addition, in a gaming state in which medals are refused to be inserted, such as medals exceeding the prescribed number, the flow path is set to the return basket 213 side. When the door-shaped front member 200 is in a closed position where the door-shaped front member 200 covers the front surface of the outer main body 100, the tip of the medal basket 212 faces the hopper 110 b of the medal discharge device 110. The medal that flows through the medal bowl 212 through the hop-off reaches the hopper 110b. On the other hand, the return basket 213 is connected to the front-side medal tray 201, and the medal that flows from the insertion slot 203 through the medal selector 207 to the return basket 213 returns to the medal tray 201.

[Door-shaped front member-see-through window]
The door-shaped front member 200 is sized to cover the entire front surface of the outer main body 100, and the upper half of the door-shaped front member 200 is a see-through window for games covered with a transparent plate 214a as shown in FIGS. 214. The see-through window 214 and the transparent plate 214a of the embodiment are larger than usual so that the image display body 500 and the design variation display device 300 can be seen side by side, and the image is formed by the forehead frame 216 integrated with the door-shaped front member 200. The regions of the display body 500 and the symbol variation display device 300 are visually divided vertically. In this way, if one transparent plate 214a is set to a size that covers both the image display body 500 and the symbol variation display device 300, the arrangement of the image display body 500 and the symbol variation display device 300 is switched up and down. However, it can be used as it is.

[Door-shaped front member-transparent window-transparent plate]
The transparent plate 214a uses a transparent synthetic resin (for example, methacrylic resin containing rubber excellent in impact resistance, scratch resistance, and optical properties, and in the embodiment, “Acrypet (registered trademark) IR D30” manufactured by Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd. is used. ) Is a substantially inverted trapezoidal shape, and is an edge member 214b that bulges to the front side with the side facing the player as the front surface on the periphery of the three sides (left and right side sides and upper side) excluding the bottom side, 214b and 214b are integrally formed at the time of resin molding using a mold for resin molding. When the edge member 214b is integrally formed on the periphery of the flat plate-like transparent plate 214a as described above, the edge member 214b serves as a reinforcing bar to increase the strength of the entire transparent plate 214a. As described above, even if it is large enough to cover both the image display body 500 and the symbol variation display device 300, bending and distortion hardly occur.

  As shown in FIG. 35, the edge member 214b is a shell structure that opens to the rear surface side (not a solid, but a shell-like structure with a space inside, and the thickness of each part is arbitrary). The light emitting unit 217 and, for example, a decorative member (not shown) having a pattern or characters on the surface are incorporated in the internal space as necessary.

  In FIG. 34, the light emitting unit 217 is depicted as being attached to the door-shaped front member 200, but the actual light emitting unit 217 is fitted into the edge member 214b as shown in FIG. ing. Therefore, the transparent plate 214a and the light emitting unit 217 are handled as an integral part.

  The shape of the edge member 214b is not limited to that shown in the figure, and can be arbitrarily changed according to the design of the light emitting unit 217 and the decorative member. Further, the portion where the edge member 214b is provided is not limited to the three sides of the periphery of the transparent plate 214a as in the embodiment, and may be provided on any one side at a minimum.

  In addition, in FIGS. 33 and 34, reference numeral 218 denotes a fixing member provided at the left and right corners on the transparent plate 214a, and is a screw that passes from the back side of the transparent plate 214a to the through hole 214c (see an enlarged view of FIG. 33). (Not shown), it is stopped in the state of FIG. 34 fitted between the edge member 214b and the edge member 214b. The fixing member 218 functions as a corner decoration on the appearance, but with respect to the through holes 200a and 214d (see the enlarged view of FIG. 33) provided in the corner portions on the door-shaped front member 200 and the transparent plate 214a. It is screwed into a screw (not shown) passed from the back side of the door-shaped front member 200, thereby serving as a nut for fixing the transparent plate 214a to the door-shaped front member 200.

  33 to 35, reference numeral 217a denotes a light emitter of the light emitting unit 217, and 217b denotes a reflecting member that supports the light emitter 217a. As shown in FIG. 35, the reflection member 217b of the light emitting unit 217 located on the left and right is set at an angle so as to reflect a large amount of light from the rod-shaped light emitter 217a toward the periphery of the slot machine 1. In the form in which the light emitting unit 217 is incorporated inside the edge member 214b of the transparent plate 214a, the light emitter 217a can be arranged on the front side of the slot machine 1, so that it looks like a lighthouse at the tip of the cape. This is advantageous when light is emitted toward the surroundings. In addition, the reflecting member 217b of the light emitting unit 217 located above is set so as to reflect a large amount of light from the light emitter 217a (a combination of the light source 217a-1 and the light guide plate 217a-2) upward of the slot machine 1. ing.

  The light-emitting unit 217 having the above-described structure can be turned on during a game, especially when a big hit is made, and can produce an effect that appeals to the surroundings of the occurrence of the big win. In this way, by performing an effect with a high degree of appeal to the surroundings, it is possible to draw attention to the player who has won a big hit, and the line of sight of many people gives the player a sense of superiority, which further increases the game. In addition, it is expected that the popularity of the model will increase and the operating rate will improve by appealing to the surroundings that the jackpot is coming out.

  The transparent plate 214a of the embodiment has the above-described configuration, and the bottom of the plate-shaped front member 200 is formed with respect to the concave groove 219 (see an enlarged view of FIG. 34) provided on the back side of the door-shaped front member 200. Inserted obliquely from the front and fitted into a joinery type, in that state the transparent plate 214a is erected to bring all the edge members 214b, 214b, 214b into contact with the front surface of the door-shaped front member 200. It fixes with the screw | thread 603 (refer FIG. 1) passed from the back. FIG. 35 is a cut view of the main part of the door-shaped front member 200 at this time. As is apparent from FIG. 35, if the player has a foreign object from the boundary between the door-shaped front member 200 and the edge member 214b. Even if it is forcibly inserted, there is little room for the tip of the foreign material to cross the inside of the edge member 214b and reach the back side of the transparent plate 214a. Therefore, it exhibits an excellent crime prevention effect.

[Door-type front member-locking device]
A lock device 215 that opens and closes using a dedicated key (not shown) is provided on one side of the free end side of the door-shaped front member 200.

[Design variation display device]
The symbol variation display device 300 is a reel rotation type display device, and incorporates and accommodates, for example, three reels 301a, 301b, 301c that can be individually rotated by driving means 303 such as a motor, and the reels 301a, 301b, 301c. And a device case 302 that performs a game with a combination of a plurality of symbols (not shown) drawn on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c.

  The device case 302 has a deformed hexagonal column shape excluding three faces from the octagonal column that lies on its side to the front (player), and includes a bottom plate 304, a top plate 305, and a right side in FIG. Right side plate 306, left side plate 307 on the left side, vertical rear plate 308 covering the rear surface, upper swash plate 309 provided between the top plate portion 305 and the rear plate 308, bottom plate 304 and rear plate 308. A box shape surrounded by a lower swash plate 310 provided therebetween, and a part of the arcs of the reels 301 a, 301 b, 301 c protrudes from the front of the device case 302.

  In addition, the top plate portion 305 of the device case 302 is provided with a handle 311 that can be changed between a useable state in which a finger can be hooked and a non-use state in which the top plate portion 305 is depressed. To carry.

  The configuration in which the changeable handle 311 is provided on the top plate portion 305 of the apparatus case 302 as described above is closely related to a measure for increasing the strength of the case member 400. That is, in the embodiment, as will be described later, a reinforcing bar 402 is provided in the opening 401 of the case member 400 to give the opening 401 of the case member 400 sufficient strength to allow the image display body 500 to be cantilevered. Since such a reinforcing bar 402 crosses the opening 401, it clearly becomes an obstacle to the insertion and removal of the apparatus case 302 into and from the case member 400. On the other hand, if the handle 311 can be changed and hung on the top plate portion 305 as in the embodiment, the protrusion of the handle 311 is eliminated, so that the device case 302 can pass under the reinforcing bar 402 without difficulty. Accordingly, it is possible to provide the reinforcing bar 402 in the direction crossing the opening 401 at the opening 401 of the case member 400 only by providing the handle 311 that can be changed as described above on the top plate 305 of the device case 302. Become. Incidentally, the conventional apparatus case has a room for providing a reinforcing bar at the opening of the case member because the handle protrudes from the top plate and becomes an obstacle.

  In addition, the handle 311 of the embodiment is configured to swing and change between the standing use state and the lying down non-use state, but the structure that can change the handle 311 between the use state and the non-use state is implemented. The form is not limited. For example, as shown in FIG. 22, two belt loops 314 and 314 are cut and raised on the top plate portion 305, and the belt loops 314 and 314 are made of, for example, synthetic resin or leather and have stoppers 315 and 315 at both ends. A useable state in which fingers can be hooked, such as a structure in which the band-shaped handle 311 provided is inserted and the center is pulled up to change to a usable state in which fingers can be hooked from the obstructed non-use state of FIG. Any structure may be used as long as it can be changed to the unused state.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 11, a flange-like lower handle 316 protrudes from the bottom plate 304 of the device case 302 of the embodiment, and the device case 302 is pushed in by grasping the lower handle 316. By pulling, it is easy to put in and out the case member 400.

[Case material]
The case member 400 has a size that substantially matches the space above the partition plate 105 of the outer main body 100, and includes a bottom plate 403, side plates 404 and 404 erected on both the left and right sides of the bottom plate 403, and a bottom plate 403. The rear plate 405 erected on the rear edge of the rear plate 405, and the top plate 406 covering the upper surface of the rear plate 405 and the side plates 404 and 404, and has a box shape having an opening 401 on the front surface.

  In the case member 400, the bottom plate 403 is made of metal, the side plates 404, 404, the rear plate 405, and the top plate 406 are made of synthetic resin, and the side plate 404, 404 and the top plate 406 are made of metal reinforcement on the inner surface of the opening 401. Members 407, 407, and 407 are provided, and a metal reinforcing bar 402 across the opening 401 is stretched between the reinforcing members 407 and 407 of the side plates 404 and 404. The area below the reinforcing bar 402 is the installation area for the symbol variation display device 300, and the opening 401 above the reinforcing bar 402 is the installation area for the image display body 500. An area surrounded by the case member 400 behind the display body 500 is assigned as a wiring work space 408, and a main board 409 as a main control board is mounted on the inner wall surface of the rear plate 405 of the wiring work space 408, and A control board other than the main board 409 (eg, an effect control board 510 (see FIG. 44)) is also mounted in the wiring work space 408.

  On the top plate 406 of the case member 400, skylight portions 443 and 443 are formed as shown in FIG. The skylight portions 443 and 443 are divided into two parts with a reinforcing band 444 for maintaining the strength of the top plate 406, and each of them has an axis line passing through the through holes 132, 132... Of the outer body 100. It exists in the area | region containing an intersection, and is opened sufficiently widely than this through-hole 132,132 .... However, the peripheral edge on the front side of the skylight portion 443 is close to the through hole 132 located on the front side. By doing so, since the through hole 132 can be found by searching with the periphery of the skylight portion 443 as a reference, the position of the through hole 132 can be quickly and easily determined even if the operator does not look into the skylight portion 443. Here, the skylight 443 also functions as the opening of the present invention. That is, by providing a plurality of skylight portions 443 as openings on the upper surface of the case member 400, the weight can be reduced, and the burden on the operator during transportation or replacement can be further reduced.

  As shown in FIGS. 2, 5, 6, and 12, a plurality of bosses 410, 410 protrude from the outer surface of the rear plate 405 of the case member 400, and the bosses 410 serve as the back plate of the outer body 100. It is positioned by fitting into boss holes 114 and 114 pre-processed in 104. 2 and 5, the bosses 410 and 410 are provided near a wiring window 411, which will be described later. On the other hand, the boss holes 114 and 114 on the outer body 100 side are close to the wiring relay member 113. Accordingly, the positioning of the wiring window 411 of the case member 400 and the wiring relay member 113 of the back plate 104 becomes accurate.

  On the other hand, a concave step portion 412 is formed on the bottom surface of the bottom plate 403 of the case member 400 as shown in FIG. 2, and the concave step portion 412 fits into the protruding step portion 106 of the partition plate 105. A tapered portion 413 extending in the rearward direction is provided at the end on the rear plate 405 side of the recessed step portion 412, and is guided by the tapered portion 413 and the protruding step portion 106 of the partition plate 105 and the case member 400. The concave step 412 can be smoothly fitted. Thus, the case member 400 is straightly guided to the back of the partition plate 105 by the fitting of the concave step portion 412 of the case member 400 and the protruding step portion 106 of the partition plate 105. For example, as shown in FIG. A rail member 115 in the form of a concave groove is laid on the plate 105 or press-molded integrally. On the other hand, a wheel 414 is installed on the bottom plate 403 of the case member 400, and the wheel 414 is rolled in the groove of the rail member 115. Also good. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 21, a rail member 116 having a convex shape is laid on or integrally formed with the partition plate 105, and on the other hand, flanges 415 and 415 are formed on both ends of the wheel 414 of the case member 400, The rail member 116 may be sandwiched between the flanges 415 and 415 of the wheel 414.

  In addition, the case member 400 is set at a predetermined position on the partition plate 105 and is stopped by a swing lever-shaped stopper 117 shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 18, and 23. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the stopper 117 is pivotally attached to the front end of the partition plate 105 and the two attachments 118 and 118 suspended from the top plate 103, as shown by the solid line in FIG. The operation posture engaged with a part of the case member 400 and the non-operation posture not engaged with the case member 400 as indicated by an imaginary line in FIG. Regulate movement. If the stopper 117 is key-shaped as shown in FIG. 19 and engaged with the hooking portion 416 provided on the case member 400, the upward movement of the case member 400 on the partition plate 105 is also restricted. be able to.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23, the stopper 117 pivotally attached to the fixture 118 of the top plate 103 is at a position facing a locking hole 442 penetrating the corner portion of the side plate 404 and the top plate 406 of the case member 400. The operation posture and the non-operation posture can be switched from the inside of the case member 400 while the case member 400 is pushed into a predetermined position.

  In addition, a wiring window 411 in the form of a long hole penetrating to the back plate 104 side of the outer main body 100 is opened on the rear plate 405 of the case member 400. The wiring window 411 corresponds to the upper swash plate 309 of the device case 302 of the symbol variation display device 300 installed on the case member 400 as shown in FIGS. 4, 5, and 24, and below the main substrate 409. The horizontal empty space 417 above the upper swash plate 309 (or a horizontal triangular space 417 formed between the upper swash plate 309 and the main board 409) and the back. It functions as an opening connecting the plates 104.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 12, the case member 400 is provided with a shelf-like temporary fixing member 418 (hereinafter also referred to as “temporary fixing shelf”) at a substantially middle position of the empty space 417. In addition, recesses 419 and 419 are formed on the outside of the rear plate 405 and on both sides of the wiring window 411, which are wiring passages extending to the left and right side surfaces of the case member 400.

  If the layout of the wiring window 411 is specified with reference to the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c of the symbol variation display device 300, the wiring window 411 has the reel 301a of the symbol variation display device 300 as shown in FIG. , 301b, 301c, the horizontal plane HL passing through the center of rotation and the horizontal plane HH passing through the highest height position of the reels 301a, 301b, 301c, the lower limit, that is, the height of the lower side in the range In other words, it is an arrangement.

[Image display]
The image display body 500 is a panel-type unit that can display an image, for example, which includes at least a liquid crystal display (or may be a plasma display or an organic EL display). It also functions as a front opening / closing member 90 (see FIG. 44). Note that the image display body 500 is attached to a reinforcing member 407 provided on the left side plate 404 of the case member 400 in FIG. 11 (see the shaded portion in FIG. 11 for the attachment position), and is rotated by the hinge fitting 420. It is supported freely.

  As shown in FIG. 44, an effect control board 510 is assembled on the back side of the image display body 500. For this reason, the image display body 500 such as a liquid crystal display and the effect control board 510 can be integrally configured, the handling becomes easy, and the wiring connecting the two can be omitted, and the wiring in the case member 400 can be omitted. The complexity of the work space 408 can be suppressed. Further, when the image display body 500 is opened, the effect control board 510 appears so as to jump out of the case member 400, so that the workability for the effect control board 510 can be remarkably improved.

[Image display-Hinge bracket]
FIG. 36 is an exploded perspective view of the hinge fitting 420. FIG. In addition, since the hinge metal fitting 420 has a symmetrical structure, the upper part will be mainly described. The hinge fitting 420 is fixed to the fixing member 420a attached to the reinforcing member 407 of the case member 400, the rotating member 420b attached to the back side of the image display body 500 (see the broken line area 500s in FIG. 36), and the rotating member 420b. It comprises a short link 420c and a long link 420d that connect the members 420a.

  The fixing member 420a of the hinge bracket 420 has a horizontal fixing piece 420e in the form of a shelf plate. One end of a long link 420d is connected to the upper surface of the fixing piece 420e by a pin P1, and a short link is connected to the lower surface of the fixing piece 420e. One end of 420c is pivotally attached by a pin P2. On the other hand, the rotating member 420b of the hinge bracket 420 has a horizontal bearing piece 420f that is in the form of a shelf plate. One end of the long link 420d is pin P3 on the upper surface of the bearing piece 420f, and the lower surface of the bearing piece 420f. In addition, one end of the short link 420c is pivotally attached by a pin P4.

  Thus, the fixed piece 420e, the bearing piece 420f, the long link 420d, the short link 420c, and the pins P1 to P4 constitute a four-bar rotation chain as shown in the diagram of FIG. A so-called double lever mechanism is formed in which a fixed piece 420e facing a certain bearing piece 420f is a fixed link. As shown in FIGS. 37A to 37C, both the lever mechanisms approximate the rotation trajectory of the image display body 500 to the rotation trajectory centering on the rotation shaft 100 a of the door-shaped front member 200. Therefore, each pin position is set. That is, the hinge bracket 420 functions as a rotation center moving mechanism, and even if the rotation position of the door-shaped front member 200 changes, the rotation outer edge side of the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 are not rotated. The distance from the edge side is made substantially constant.

  The long link 420d and the short link 420c have overlapping regions 420g and 420h that overlap vertically when the image display 500 is rotated (opened) by approximately 90 degrees (for example, overlapping of the long link 420d). The region 420g is expanded in a triangle so as to overlap the overlap region 420h of the short link 420c.), And pin holes 420i and 420j are formed in the overlap regions 420g and 420h, respectively. These pin holes 420i and 420j are aligned on the same axis and inserted into a rod-shaped stop pin (not shown) to connect the long link 420d and the short link 420c, thereby locking the lever mechanism and locking the image display body. It is for fixing 500 to an open position.

[Image display-Lock piece]
As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the vertical reinforcing member 407 of the case member 400 is locked to the reinforcing member 407 (on the right side in FIG. 11) opposite to the reinforcing member 407 provided with the hinge fitting 420. A piece 421 is pivotally attached. When the lock piece 421 is rotated clockwise from the state shown in FIG. 11, the tip of the lock piece 421 is engaged with a receiving portion 508 projecting from the back side of the image display body 500. The image display body 500 is locked at a position where the upper portion of the opening 401 of the case member 400 is closed. On the other hand, when the lock piece 421 is rotated in the reverse direction from the locked state, the lock of the image display body 500 is released, and the lock piece 421 is rotatable about the hinge fitting 420. Normally, before the case member 400 is attached to the outer main body 100, the image display body 500 is locked in the closed position to prevent unnecessary rotation, while in the state where the case member 400 is attached to the outer main body 100, the image is displayed. The display body 500 is unlocked to be rotatable.

[Image display body-connector]
By the way, since the image display body 500 which can be opened and closed is provided in the case member 400 separately from the door-shaped front member 200 of the outer main body 100, when the inside of the case member 400 is visually recognized or the case member 400 is operated. In this case, the door-shaped front member 200 on the near side must be opened first, and then the image display body 500 on the far side must be opened, which may reduce workability and annoyance. .

  Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present example, the rotation direction of the image display body 500 is set to the same direction as the rotation direction of the door-shaped front member 200, and the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 are appropriately connected. 700 is connected, and the image display body 500 is also opened and closed together with the opening and closing of the door-shaped front member 200. According to this, when the door-shaped front member 200 is opened, the image display body 500 is also rotated in the same direction via the connector 700, and the front surface of the case member 400 is opened. That is, the image display body 500 is rotated around the door-shaped front member 200, so that not only the inside of the outer main body 100 but also the inside of the case member 400 can be visually recognized by a single lateral opening operation.

  Here, as described above, the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 according to the embodiment are configured such that the pivot locus of the image display body 500 is the rotation axis 100a of the door-shaped front member 200 by the lever mechanism of the hinge fitting 420. However, there is still a relative shift between the movements of the two. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, the coupling tool 700 of the embodiment forms a fixed sheath member 701 on the back surface on the free end side of the image display body 500, and slides inside the fixed sheath member 701. The rod 702 is accommodated in a free state, and the tip of the rod 702 is connected to the back surface of the door-shaped front member 200 (specifically, the base member 215a of the lock device 215) so as to be rotatable by a stop shaft 703. is there. By doing so, as shown in FIG. 39, the image display body 500 opens and closes together as if it is an accessory part of the door-shaped front member 200 in conjunction with the opening and closing of the door-shaped front member 200. The rod 702 of the connector 700 enters and exits the fixed sheath member 701 to absorb the relative shift in movement.

  Note that the maximum protrusion length when the rod 702 protrudes most from the rotation outer edge (free end) of the image display body 500 is when the image display body 500 is in the open position (for example, when it is opened 90 °). It is set based on the distance between the rotating outer edge of the door-shaped front member 200 (position of the stop shaft 703) and the rotating outer edge of the image display body 500. For this reason, the length of the rod 702 can be set to the minimum necessary length, and the increase in size of the coupler can be suppressed.

  The retaining shaft 703 is attached to support pieces 215b, 215b, and 215b formed by bending a part of the base member 215a of the locking device 215 so as to be movable up and down, and is always urged downward by a spring 703a. Has been. Therefore, the stop shaft 703 can be moved up against the urging force of the spring 703a, and the rod 702 of the connector 700 can be attached and detached by moving up and floating the lower end. That is, the stop shaft 703 can be inserted from above into the shaft hole portion 702a formed at the tip portion of the rod 702, and can be held by the biasing force of the spring 703a.

  In FIG. 40, reference numeral 704 denotes an elastic cantilever type stopper provided on the upper surface of the fixed sheath member 701 of the connector 700. The rod 702 removed from the stop shaft 703 is attached to the fixed sheath member 701. The rod 702 is held inside, and is engaged with a hook wall 702b at the end of a groove 705 formed on the upper surface of the rod 702 to prevent the rod 702 from blinding. On the side of the rod 702, a knob 706 protrudes in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction, and the stopper 704 is unlocked by picking the knob 706 and forcibly moving the rod 702. It is like that. Further, a retaining prevention piece 701 a is suspended from the bottom surface on the front end side of the fixed sheath member 701 and is inserted into the groove 705 of the rod 702. The retaining prevention piece 701 a is in contact with the hooking wall 702 b when the rod 702 protrudes the most, and prevents the rod 702 from coming out of the fixed sheath member 701.

  In FIG. 40, reference numeral 509 in the vicinity of the connector 700 is an engaging portion protruding from the back surface of the image display body 500 on the rotating outer edge side. The engaging portion 509 is engaged with the reinforcing bar 402 that traverses the opening 401 of the case member 400 to support the load on the free end side of the image display body 500 in the closed position. As shown in FIG. 11, the reinforcing bar 402 has a slide-type guide part 402 a inclined downward toward the image display body 500 in order to smoothly guide the engaging portion 509 to the upper surface of the reinforcing bar 402. It is provided. Further, the engaging portion 509 of the image display body 500 is formed of a synthetic resin having excellent lubricity different from that of the image display body 500, and is detachably attached to the image display body 500. Yes.

  By the way, the relative displacement of the movement due to the difference in the rotation trajectory between the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 is not limited to the above-described telescopic rod-type connector 700 but also a flexible wire. Can also be absorbed. However, if the connecting tool is a flexible wire or the like, the door-shaped front member 200 will hit the image display body 500 that is stopped while being opened at the stage of closing the door-shaped front member 200, thereby impairing smoothness. There is a fear. On the other hand, for example, an urging means such as a winding spring may be provided on the image display body 500 so as to constantly urge it in the closing direction. By doing so, when the door-shaped front member 200 is closed, the image display body 500 is closed by itself while pulling the coupling tool by the action of the urging force, so that the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 do not collide. Of course, the means for rotating the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 is not limited to the above. For example, the hinge bracket 420, which is an element for rotation in the above, is not limited to the structure of the both lever mechanisms as described above, but is centered on a single pin 420k as shown in FIGS. A simple one that rotates the image display 500 may be used.

  Locking means for locking the image display body 500 in the closed position as described above, in which the image display body 500 is attached to the case member 400 with a hinge structure so that the image display body 500 can be rotated like a door. When the above-mentioned lock piece 421) is added, the lock is continued in principle with the case member 400 mounted on the outer main body 100, and the lock is released only when necessary, such as checking in the wiring work space 408. It is also possible to select the handling, and in that case, since the important parts (for example, the main board 409 and the production control board 510) in the wiring work space 408 can be blocked by the image display body 500, it is effective in improving the crime prevention performance. is there.

  A gap 10 is provided between the upper edge of the opening 401 of the case member 400 and the upper edge of the closed image display body 500, and the reinforcing member 407 of the top plate 406 is attached by a finger passing through the gap 10. It can be grasped. Further, a handle port 422 is formed at the front center portion of the top plate 406 of the case member 400 (reinforcing band 444 between the skylight portions 443 and 443), and a finger passing through the handle port 422 is used for the top plate 406. The reinforcing member 407 can be gripped. Therefore, the case member 400 can be properly used for the handle 422 and the gap 10 in accordance with the place and posture of handling. For example, when the case member 400 is transported before being incorporated into the outer main body 100, it is better to carry it in a bowl shape using the handle port 422. On the other hand, the case member 400 mounted on the outer main body 100 is shown in FIG. As described above, the grip port 422 is hidden behind the outer body 100 so that a finger does not enter, so that the case member 400 is pulled out by placing the finger on the reinforcing member 407 from the gap 10. The lower handle 316 (see FIGS. 4 and 11) of the device case 302 protrudes from the front center of the bottom plate 403 of the case member 400, and the outer body 100 is pushed or pulled by holding the lower handle 316. The case member 400 can be easily taken in and out of the case. In this case, the lower handle 316 is integrated with the case member 400 because the device case 302 is fixed to the case member 400 with screws. Therefore, the lower handle 316 protrudes in front of the bottom plate 403 of the case member 400. Is equal to

[Image display body-frame member]
The image display body 500 has a size that covers almost the entire region above the reinforcing bar 402 of the opening 401 of the case member 400. In addition, a frame member 501 that surrounds a region below the reinforcing bar 402 of the opening 401 of the case member 400, that is, a front region of the symbol variation display device 300 in a frame shape, is integrally formed below the image display body 500. The reels 301a, 301b, and 301c of the symbol variation display device 300 are bordered by the frame member 501. The surface of the frame member 501 is a decorative surface, on which an appropriate pattern is drawn. Although not shown, the frame member 501 is an electric decoration composed of a light emission source such as an LED, a light emission control board that controls the light emission source, and a decorative member that is disposed in front of the light emission source and can transmit light. Is provided. Here, what combined the image display body 500 and the frame member 501 is demonstrated as the front opening / closing member 90 (refer FIG. 44) below.

[Image display body-frame member-illumination apparatus]
A lighting device 502 is provided on the upper and lower sides of the frame member 501, and the design of the symbol variation display device 300 is illuminated brightly by the lighting device 502. Since the frame member 501 is suspended below the image display body 500 and is close to the symbol variation display device 300, it is possible to bring the light source closer to the symbol variation display device 300 by incorporating the illumination device 502 into such a frame member 501. it can. Therefore, the means for incorporating the lighting device 502 into the frame member 501 has a feature that sufficient brightness can be ensured even with a low amount of light compared to the conventional lighting device.

  As illustrated in FIG. 4, the illumination device 502 illustrated as an embodiment has a strip-like substrate that is elongated in a direction perpendicular to the paper surface of the drawing (in the width direction of the slot machine 1 and in the same direction as the rotation axis of the reel 301 a...). A large number of light emitting diodes (hereinafter referred to as LEDs) 504 are arranged in a row 503, and the lower lighting device 502 includes an LED 504 in a tube frame 506 whose upper surface is closed with, for example, a milky white translucent cover plate 505. On the other hand, the upper illuminating device 502 is formed by disposing the LED 504 downward in a translucent cover 507 having a U-shaped cross section upward, for example, milky white.

  Note that the upper lighting device 502 is installed obliquely downward with the lighting direction from directly below to the player side, that is, the transparent plate 214a side, as shown in FIG. In the embodiment, the direction of the LED mounting surface of the substrate 503 is set so that the center line L (see the enlarged view of FIG. 4) of the main irradiation region of the LED 504 having relatively strong directivity is inclined with respect to the transparent plate 214a. It is inclined obliquely downward toward the transparent plate 214a side.

  Also, if a rod-like light emitter such as a fluorescent lamp is used as the light source of the lighting device 502, the substrate 503 in FIG. 4 is changed to a plate-like or concave reflecting member that wraps the light source, and direct light and What is necessary is just to set so that the centerline of the main irradiation area directed by the sum total of reflected light may strike the back surface on the transparent plate 214a side. As described above, if the irradiation aim of the illumination device 502 is set to the transparent plate 214a, even if some leaked light illuminates the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 301a, 301b, 301c, there is almost no influence.

  According to experiments, when the illumination direction of the illumination device 502 is directed to the peripheral surface side of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c, specific portions of the curved reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are strongly reflected and difficult to see. On the other hand, when the center line L of the main irradiation area is inclined with respect to the transparent plate 214a as described above, the outer peripheral surface of the reel is illuminated through the transparent plate 214a, so that the reels 301a, 301b, 301c It was confirmed that a wide range became bright and easy to see. The reason for this is that the light emitted from the lighting device 502 hits the transparent plate 214a fitted in the transparent window 214 of the door-shaped front member 200 and is reflected and diffused throughout, or the transparent plate 214a is illuminated brightly to cause the reels 301a, It is assumed that a wide range of 301b and 301c looks bright or is due to their synergistic effect.

  The structure of the upper illumination device 502 as described above can also be adopted in the lower illumination device 502, and of course, it can be adopted only in the lower illumination device 502 as shown in FIG. 32 is a diagram in which the upper illumination device 502 in FIG. 4 is disposed on the lower side and the lower illumination device 502 is disposed on the upper side. Therefore, “upper” in the description of the illumination device 502 is “lower”. And read “below” as “upper”.

  When the LED is used as the light source of the lighting device 502 as in the embodiment, (a) since it is driven at a low voltage, the safety is higher than that of a conventional cold cathode tube driven at a high voltage of about 200V. ) Longer life than a cold cathode tube, (c) Stronger than a cold cathode tube that is a glass tube, (d) Multi-color emission is possible, so the range of production can be expanded, (e) Combined with an inverter Therefore, there is a merit that it is lighter than the cold-cathode tube used, and therefore the burden on the hinge fitting 420 that supports the image display body 500 is small.

[Wiring means]
For example, each of the insertion buttons 205 and 206 and the start lever 210 (hereinafter simply referred to as “generic names” in the operation unit 202 of the medal discharge device 110, the power supply device 112, and the door-shaped front member 200 attached to the outer main body 100. The main body 409, etc. in the case member 400 (sometimes simply referred to as “case member side electric component” as a generic term for the case member side electric component). Connected. In the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment, the model unit 50 (see FIGS. 44 and 45) including the front opening / closing member 90 and the case member 400 is detachable from the outer main body 100. At this time, rational wiring means is provided for easily connecting or disconnecting the main body side electrical component (housing side electrical component) and the case member side electrical component.

[Wiring means-Wiring relay member]
As described above, the wiring relay member 113 shown in FIG. 14 is attached to the upper part of the inner surface of the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the wiring relay member 113 is located at a position corresponding to the wiring window 411 of the case member 400 and faces the empty space 417 of the case member 400 from the wiring window 411. Yes. The wiring relay member 113 relays the main body side wirings 119 connected to the main body side electric parts and the case side wirings 423 connected to the case member side electric parts, and is connected to the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100. A mounting plate 120 to be screwed, a cover body 121 covering the front surface of the mounting plate 120, and a plurality of (two in the embodiment, large and small) connector boards (hereinafter referred to as “mounting board”). It may also be referred to as a “connector connection terminal board”.

  Of the two connector boards 122 and 123, the larger connector board 122 located on the left side in FIGS. 14 and 15 is fixedly attached to the mounting plate 120 and is connected to the main board 409. A connector 124 that is paired with the connector 425 at the tip of the harness 424 is provided.

  On the other hand, the smaller connector board 123 located on the right side in FIGS. 14 and 15 is attached to the gap between the mounting plate 120 and the cover body 121 in a non-fixed playable state. As shown in Fig. 4, the movable member can move in the vertical direction and can move in the horizontal direction. This small connector board 123 is provided with a connector 125 that makes a pair with the connector 427 at the tip of the harness 426 connected to the case member side electrical components other than the main board 409. The connector 125 and the connector 124 are board-fixed types that are fixed to a printed circuit board by fixing means such as soldering, and inexpensive DIN standards are used.

  Further, the cover body 121 covering the front surface of the mounting plate 120 includes two large and small openings 126 and 127 through which the connectors 124 and 125 pass, a support cylinder 128 projecting side by side with the openings 126 and 127, and a lower half And a tunnel-like wiring duct 129 projecting forward.

  The main body side wiring 119 connected to the wiring relay member 113 passes through the inside of the wiring duct 129 or is bundled with a hook-shaped wiring stopper 130 protruding from the lower front surface of the mounting plate 120 of the wiring relay member 113. 1 is distributed to the side plates 102 and 102 side of the outer main body 100 as shown by a one-dot chain line L in FIG. 1, and the direction is changed almost vertically near the corners of the side plates 102 and 102 and the back plate 104, many of which are The wiring board 109 is connected to the electrical component on the main body side through the wiring opening 109 provided in the back of the partition plate 105. Of course, when there is a main body side electrical component (for example, the external relay terminal plate 131 provided on the inner surface of the side plate 102 in FIG. 1) in the region above the partition plate 105, regardless of the wiring opening 109 of the partition plate 105. Connected as is.

[Wiring means-connectors 425, 427]
As described above, the two connectors 124 and 125 provided on the wiring relay member 113 include the connector 425 at the tip of the harness 424 connected to the main board 409 of the case member 400 and the case member side other than the main board 409. The connectors 427 at the ends of the harnesses 426 connected to the electrical components are respectively connected.

  The two connectors 425 and 427 are integrally attached to one connector holder 428 as shown in FIG. The connector holder 428 includes a holder main body 429 to which the connectors 425 and 427 are screwed, a plate-like attachment piece 431 that has a through hole 430 at a substantially central portion and protrudes on both sides of the holder main body 429, and It consists of a well-known button-type panel fastener 432 (trade name “Nylatch”: registered trademark) attached to the through hole 430 of the attachment piece 431, and as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. An attachment piece 431 is applied to the tip of the support cylinder 128, and a button-shaped panel fastener 432 of the attachment piece 431 is inserted into the support cylinder 128 and locked. Accordingly, since the connector holder 428 is fixed to the support cylinder 128 serving as a fixing means and is fixed to the wiring relay member 113, the connectors 425 and 427 and the connectors 124 and 125 cannot be disconnected.

[Wiring relay board-Connectors 425, 427-Temporary stop shelf]
As described above, the connectors 425 and 427 are connected to the connectors 124 and 125 of the wiring relay member 113, but before the case member 400 is assembled into the outer main body 100, that is, from the factory shipment to the completion of installation, 427 is temporarily fixed to a temporary fixing shelf 418 provided in the case member 400.

  The temporary fixing shelf 418 is a shelf-like member that faces the wiring window 411 from the inside of the case member 400 as shown in FIGS. 5, 6, 12, and 13, and is shown in FIG. In this way, a substantially horizontal bench portion 433 on which the connector holder 428 is placed, a bench side plate 434 erected on both ends of the bench portion 433, and three inward claw pieces 435 and 435 protruding from each bench side plate 434. 435. Between the central one of the inward claw pieces 435, 435, and 435 and the other two on the upper and lower sides, there is an interval at which the attachment piece 431 of the connector holder 428 can be fitted. One bench side plate 434 has a thin plate structure in which a finger hook portion 436 is extended at the tip, and is supported at one end by applying a force in the X direction indicated by an arrow in FIG. It can be bent outward like a leaf spring, and the attachment piece 431 of the connector holder 428 can be easily detached from the inward claw pieces 435, 435, and 435 in the bent state. The imaginary line in FIG. 8A shows an example in which the tip of the finger hook portion 436 is bent into a key shape. By doing so, the connector holder 428 can be removed just like pressing the button as indicated by arrow Y. It can be done easily.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the connector holder 428 is placed on the bench portion 433 of the temporary fixing shelf 418, and the attachment piece 431 of the connector holder 428 is connected to the inward claw pieces 435, 435 of the bench side plate 434. The connector holder 428 is temporarily fixed to the temporary fixing shelf 418 by being fitted between 435. Of course, even if it is temporarily fixed, the connector holder 428 is set to have a strength that does not come off the temporary fixing shelf 418 during transportation of the case member 400, and therefore, before the case member 400 is assembled into the outer body 100, The connectors 425 and 427 integrated with the connector holder 428 are temporarily fixed to a temporary fixing shelf 418 provided in the case member 400 and do not move. Therefore, during the operation of transporting the case member 400 or assembling the case member 400 into the outer main body 100, the connectors 425 and 427 at the tips of the harnesses 424 and 426 hit the parts in the case member 400 and, of course, the parts. There is no danger of damaging itself.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 8B to 8A, in the wiring process after the case member 400 is fixed to the outer main body 100, one bench side plate 434 is bent outward as described above. If the connector holder 428 is removed from the temporary fixing shelf 418 and the connector holder 428 is moved to a position where the attachment piece 431 comes into contact with the support tube 128 of the wiring relay member 113, the connectors 425 and 427 are the connectors of the wiring relay member 113. 124 and 125 (the details will be described later), and in this state, the button-shaped panel fastener 432 of the attachment piece 431 is pushed in, and the attachment piece 431 is locked to the support cylinder 128. At this time, as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIGS. 5 and 6, if the guide rail 440 for guide is provided on the bench portion 433, it is only necessary to push the connector holder 428 to the back, so that workability is improved. improves.

  The connector holder 428 attached to the wiring relay member 113 as described above is stable with the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100 as a supporting base and is not in contact with the case member because it is separated from the case member. Even if 100 and the model unit 50 move relatively, an unreasonable load is not applied.

[Connection between connectors 425 and 427 and connectors 124 and 125]
As described above, the connector 425 and the connector 427 are attached to one connector holder 428. By doing so, the connection of the two connectors 425 and 427 is completed by one operation of setting the connector holder 428 at a predetermined position of the wiring relay member 113. However, as a practical problem, in the structure in which the independent elements of the two connectors 425 and 427 and the connector holder 428 are gathered together and integrated, the problem of “accurate positioning” between the connectors 425 and 427 and the connectors 124 and 125 becomes a difficult problem. encounter. That is, if the positioning of the four connectors 425 and 427 and the connectors 124 and 125 on the wiring relay member 113 side is not accurate, the connectors 425 and 124 and the connectors 427 and 125 cannot be connected together. This is because it is difficult to achieve such positioning accuracy at the cost of mass-produced products. As one means for solving such a problem, a method of using a so-called drawer connector having a mechanism for enhancing flexibility at the time of connection without soldering to a printed circuit board can be considered, but the drawer connector itself is expensive. Therefore, the cost burden is still large.

  On the other hand, in the wiring means of the embodiment, the connector boards 122 and 123 of the wiring relay member 113 serving as the board support member are divided and the connectors 124 and 125 are respectively attached, and at least one of the connector boards 122 and 123 is wired. A direction that is non-fixedly placed in the gap between the mounting plate 120 of the relay member 113 and the cover body 121 and is orthogonal to the connecting direction of the connector 427 and the connector 125 (here, “orthogonal” is not strictly 90 degrees). , Meaning that it is about 90 degrees on social belief)). In such a configuration, when the connection aim of the connector holder 428 is set to the connector 425 and the connector 124, even if there is a slight deviation in the relative position of the other connector 427 and the connector 125, the connector board 123 moves and the deviation is corrected. Since it moves to correct, connector 427 and connector 125 can also be coupled. Thus, a board-fixed and inexpensive DIN standard connector can be sufficiently used.

  As in the embodiment, the configuration in which the small connector board 123 corresponding to the small connector 125 can be moved freely and the large connector 425 and the connectors 124 are used as a reference for coupling is compared to the opposite configuration. 427, 125 can be easily combined. This is because the smaller connector board 123 can be handled with a lighter force, so that it is easy to automatically correct the deviation. Further, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the connectors 425 and 124 are coupled before the other connectors 427 and 125, so that the connectors for coupling aiming can be easily matched.

  Further, as shown in an enlarged view in FIG. 9, the chamfered portion C (the chamfered portion C) is formed at the peripheral corner portion of the convex tip of the convex connectors 425 and 427 and / or the peripheral corner portion of the insertion port of the concave connectors 124 and 125. If a straight chamfering or a curved chamfering is possible), the guiding action along the taper of the chamfered portion C makes the connectors more connectable.

  In addition to the configuration in which the connector boards 122 and 123 of the wiring relay member 113 are movable as in the embodiment, any one of the connectors 425 and 427 on the connector holder 428 side can be freely movable. In this case, the same effect as described above can be obtained. A specific example of the connector holder 428 is shown in FIG. In this example, a receiving cylinder 429a with a female thread is provided on the holder main body 429 of the connector holder 428, while ear pieces 427b having free holes 427a on both sides of the connector 427 are formed, and the receiving cylinder 429a of the connector holder 428 is formed. The loose hole 427a of the connector 427 is loosely fitted, and a screw 427c with a washer is used to prevent the ear piece 427b from coming off. By doing so, the connector 427 can freely move with respect to the connector holder 428 within the range of the difference in diameter between the free hole 427a and the receiving tube 429a. In this case, the connector boards 122 and 123 may be fixed to the mounting plate 120 together. In the embodiment, two connectors are handled as one connector group, but the number of connectors in one connector group may be two or more.

  Also, in the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 12, the back of the rear plate 405 of the case member 400 is recessed toward the lower swash plate 310 of the device case 302 of the symbol variation display device 300. A cable groove 437 is formed, and wiring ports 438 and 438 are formed in the vicinity of both ends of the cable groove 437 so as to penetrate the side plate 404 (or the rear plate 405) of the case member 400. The wiring ports 438 and 438 and the cable groove 437 are for connecting the symbol variation display device 300 and the main board 409 and the like. In FIG. The cable 313 (see FIG. 12) of the reel substrate 312 provided on the non-hinge side surface of the door-shaped front member 200 is pulled out of the case member 400 from one wiring port 438, and the cable 313 is as shown in FIG. The cable is inserted into the cable groove 437, and the tip of the cable 313 is returned from the other wiring port 438 into the case member 400 to be connected to the main board 409 or the like. The cable groove 437 is provided with cable stoppers 439 at predetermined intervals so that the cable 313 does not fall off from the cable groove 437.

  Accordingly, the main board 409 and the reel board 312 are both case member-side electrical components in the case member 400, and it is not necessary to pull out the cable 313 outside the case member 400. The reason why the wiring holes 438 and 438 and the cable groove 437 are provided in the case member 400 to detour the cable 313 to the outside is as follows.

  The installation location of the reel substrate 312 is a non-hinge side of the door-shaped front member 200 among the side surfaces of the symbol variation display device 300 (device case 302) in consideration of the workability of wiring for inserting and removing connectors in a limited space. The side corresponding to is preferable. On the contrary, if the reel substrate 312 is provided on the side surface of the device case 302 corresponding to the hinge side of the door-shaped front member 200, the door-shaped front member 200 (see FIG. 1) that is fully opened and the reel substrate 312 are close to each other. This is because a large working space required for inserting and removing the connector cannot be secured because of facing each other.

  However, on the other hand, the connection part of the boards (main board 409, effect control board 510, image display body 500, etc.) to be connected to the reel board 312 is on the side corresponding to the hinge side of the door-shaped front member 200 of the case member 400. Then, the cable 313 looks like it crosses the inside of the case member 400. Then, the cable 313 may be caught when the device case 302 is attached to the case member 400, or the cable 313 may be caught when the device case 302 is pulled out.

  On the other hand, if the case member 400 is provided with the wiring ports 438 and 438 and the cable groove 437 so as to bypass the cable 313 to the outside as in the embodiment, the trouble of the cable 313 as described above does not occur. In addition, the wiring work is better when the device case 302 is slightly pulled out from a predetermined position, and accordingly, the length of the cable 313 from the wiring port 438 to the reel board 312 is also the wiring cost. There is room to say. Accordingly, the cable 313 is slackened with the apparatus case 302 set at a predetermined position, and the cable 313 is slackened depending on the amount of pull-out. When the slack of the cable 313 is large, the cable 313 is formed in a triangular space formed between the lower swash plate 310 of the apparatus case 302 and the corner portion at the back of the case member 400, which is located side by side with the wiring port 438. The loose part of can be escaped.

  Further, when the cable groove 437 is inflated toward the lower swash plate 310 of the device case 302 as in the embodiment, it is between the back of the case member 400 and the lower swash plate 310 of the device case 302. Useful for effective use of dead space. The wiring using the wiring ports 438 and 438 and the cable groove 437 need not be limited to the cable 313 of the reel board 312, and can be applied to all cables crossing the inside of the case member 400.

  In addition, in FIG. 11, the code | symbol 441 is a function separation relay terminal board.

  The slot machine 1 configured as described above is shipped from the factory in a finished product state in which the case member 400 is mounted on the outer main body 100 and necessary wiring is completed. Then, the finished product is attached to the game machine installation island of the amusement hall. At this time, as shown in an imaginary line in FIG. 25, the top plate 103 of the outer main body 100 and the upper rail 600 of the game machine installation island are connected with a wood screw or the like. When stopping with the fixing member 601, the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 are opened, and the fixing member 601 is inserted into the through hole 132 of the outer main body 100 from the inside of the case member 400 through the skylight 443, The fixing member 601 is tightened over the skylight 443 with a tool 602 such as a screwdriver, and the top plate 103 of the outer main body 100 and the upper rail 600 of the gaming machine installation island are fixedly connected. In addition, since the through-hole 132 is provided with two or more, it can be arbitrarily selected and used as needed. For example, even if the position and size of the upper beam 600 vary, the through hole 132 corresponding to the upper beam 600 can be selected. Further, when the entire gaming machine is replaced, if the through-hole 132 to be used is changed, it is possible to prevent the adverse effect that the hole of the fixing member 601 is opened at the same position of the upper rail 600 (so-called fool hole formation).

  Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 25, a gap S is formed between the outer main body 100 and the case member 400, and heat generated from the image display body 500 or the like is used to cool the image display body 500 (not shown). Then, it passes from the skylight portion 443 of the case member 400 through the gap S to the vent hole 133 of the back plate 104, and from there to the inside of the gaming machine installation island. At this time, there is a wiring relay member 113 between the back plate 104 and the case member 400, which acts like a barrier and closes the gap S over a wide range. Therefore, the hot air flowing through the gap S is blocked by this portion, and the wiring relay member 113 It is positively discharged to the outside from the vent hole 133 of the back plate 104 located above. Therefore, the heat dissipation effect is high.

[Design of each reel, design row]
As shown in FIG. 46, each reel 301a, 301b, 301c has a series of symbols (a total of 21 symbols indicated by array numbers 1 to 21) formed by arranging a plurality of types of symbols at regular intervals. A reel band (symbol band) on which the symbol is marked is attached. FIG. 46 shows a state in which the symbol rows written on the reel bands 321a, 321b, and 321c attached to the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are developed in a plane. In addition, in order to identify the symbol arrange | positioned in a symbol row | line | column, the said sequence number is described for convenience.

  In each reel 301a, 301b, 301c, among the symbols arranged in each symbol row, a predetermined number (for example, three) of consecutive symbols are openings 401 (also referred to as symbol display windows, hereinafter symbols). It arrange | positions so that it can visually recognize via the display window 401 (refer FIG. 47 demonstrated next). The symbol display window 401 corresponds to the symbol display unit described in the solving means.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 46, the types of symbols are “7” symbol painted in red (hereinafter referred to as “red 7 symbol”), “7” symbol painted in blue (hereinafter “blue”). 7 design ")," BAR design "," Cherry design with cherry design "," Replay design "," Bell 1 design "," Bell 2 design "," Watermelon design "," " There is a symbol described as “right” (hereinafter referred to as “right symbol”) and a symbol described as “correct” (hereinafter referred to as “correct symbol”).

  In FIG. 46, “Red 7 design” indicates that the reel band 321a has two array numbers 3 and 6, the reel band 321b has one array number 12, and the reel band 321c has array number 10 One corresponds. “Blue 7 design” corresponds to one of array number 16 in the reel band 321a, one of array number 3 in the reel band 321b, and one of array number 15 in the reel band 321c. The “BAR symbol” corresponds to one of array number 11 in the reel band 321a, two of array numbers 6 and 9 in the reel band 321b, and one of array number 2 in the reel band 321c. “Cherry design” is one of array number 10 in the reel band 321a, three of array numbers 1, 14, and 17 in the reel band 321b, and array number 7 and 14 in the reel band 321c. Two of the numbers correspond. The “replay symbols” are five in the reel band 321a: array numbers 1, 4, 7, 12, and 17, and in the reel band 321b, array numbers 0, 5, 8, 11, In the reel band 321c, five of the array numbers 1, 5, 8, 13, 13, and 17 correspond to the reel band 321c. “Bell Design 1” has three arrangement numbers 13, 15, and 18 in the reel band 321a, and five arrangement numbers 2, 7, 10, 15, and 18 in the reel band 321b. In the reel band 321c, three of array numbers 9, 12, and 16 correspond. “Bell symbol 2” corresponds to three of arrangement numbers 2, 5, and 8 in the reel band 321a, and two of arrangement numbers 0 and 4 in the reel band 321c. “Watermelon design” has three arrangement numbers 9, 14, and 19 in the reel band 321a, two arrangement numbers 4 and 13 in the reel band 321b, and arrangement number 3 in the reel band 321c.・ 4, 11 and 20 correspond. The “definition symbol” corresponds to one of array number 20 in the reel band 321a, one of array number 19 in the reel band 321b, and one of array number 18 in the reel band 321c. The “normal symbol” corresponds to one of array number 0 in the reel band 321a, one of array number 20 in the reel band 321b, and one of array number 18 in the reel band 321c. In addition, the kind of design is an example, Comprising: It is not restricted to these kinds.

[Frame member]
FIG. 47 shows the enlarged portion of the frame member 501 including the symbol display window 401. From the symbol display window 401, three consecutive symbols among the symbols in the symbol row of each reel 301a, 301b, 301c are visible. The three positions where this symbol is displayed are “upper (or upper position)” (for example, the position where “bell 1 symbol” of the reel 301a is displayed), “middle (or middle position)” (for example, , A position where the “replay symbol” of the reel 301b is displayed) and a “lower stage (or lower position)” (for example, a position where the “bell 1 symbol” of the reel 301c is displayed).

  From the above, it is possible to display “number of stages × number of reels” symbols in the symbol display window 401. Therefore, in the slot machine 1, a maximum of nine symbols can be displayed in the symbol display window 401 by “the number of stages (3) × the number of reels (3)”.

  Various lamps are provided on the left side of the frame member 501 (also referred to as a display panel, which will be unified as the display panel 501 below) (left side as viewed from the symbol display window 401). Among them, “BET1”, “BET2 ”And“ BET 3 ”are BET lamps (bet lamps) 614. The numbers of the BET lamps (numbers 1, 2 and 3 of“ BET 1 ”,“ BET 2 ”and“ BET 3 ”above) are Each corresponds to the number of bets (the number of bets, the number corresponding to the number of medals bet), that is, “1” is one bet (the number of bets placed is one) and “2” is 2 bets (the number of medals bet is 2), and “3” corresponds to 3 bets (also called a MAX bet, the number of medals bet is 3).

  An effective arrangement is determined according to the number of bets. This “effective arrangement” is also called an effective line. Hereinafter, it is referred to as an effective line. A combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination, which will be described later, is determined to be displayed as a combination mode of symbols corresponding to the winning combination only after being displayed side by side on one active line. That is, even if each symbol constituting the symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning combination is individually displayed in the symbol display window 401, each symbol is not lined up on any active line (that is, the predetermined symbol is displayed). If the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not arranged on the active line), it is not determined that the symbol combination mode corresponding to the predetermined winning combination is displayed. In this way, when the symbol combinations corresponding to the predetermined winning combination are not arranged on the active line, it is determined that the disparate symbol combination mode (that is, the combination of lost symbols) is displayed.

  Next, the bet number and the effective line will be specifically described. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is a three-wager dedicated machine, and in a normal game, the game can be executed when three medals are inserted. At this time, a straight line arrangement that rises to the right and a straight line arrangement that descends to the right are effective lines.

  Note that the effective lines are not limited to the above-described straight-up linear arrangement or the down-right linear arrangement. Furthermore, although the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is a three-bet dedicated machine, the number of active lines may be changed according to the number of bets instead.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the number of bets is only 3 bets (MAX bets), and the effective line is displayed in the symbol display window 401 of FIG. 47 as “BAR symbol-replay symbol-definition symbol”. Only two lines, that is, a line (namely, a line rising to the right) 623b and a line displaying "Bell 1 symbol-Replay symbol-Bell 1 symbol" (that is, the right-down line 623a) are valid lines.

  The combination of symbols displayed in the symbol display window 401 of FIG. 47 is “bell 1 symbol-replay symbol-bell 1 symbol” displayed on the right-down line 623a which is one of the effective lines. Since the symbol combination is a symbol combination corresponding to a replay role (replaying role), in the next game, an automatic bet can be made without inserting medals, and the same game as the previous game can be executed again. It becomes. Even if “bell 1 symbol-replay symbol-bell 1 symbol” is displayed on the active line, it is difficult for the player to grasp at a glance which combination of symbols is displayed. However, the combination of the symbols “replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol” is displayed on the middle line that is not the active line, so that the player can grasp that the player has won the replay.

  In addition, the display panel 501 is provided with lamps and LEDs that can be lit (or blinked) in accordance with the gaming state of the slot machine 1. From the top of the figure, these lamps are an error lamp 604 on which the characters “ERR” are drawn, a replay lamp 606 on which characters “REP” are drawn, which is located immediately below the BET lamp 614, and “STR”. A start lamp 608 with the letters “INS”, a medal IN lamp 610 with the letters “INS”, and a payout number display LED 612 having two side-by-side 7-segment LEDs. In addition to these, a bonus notification lamp for notifying the winning of a bonus game, which will be described later, a 7-segment LED for displaying the cumulative payout number of medals in a bonus game, etc., and counting the bonus game are provided separately. Also good.

  The error lamp 604 starts to light (or flashes) when any trouble or failure occurs during the game of the slot machine 1, and indicates that a trouble or the like is currently occurring. Have a role to inform.

  The replay lamp 606 has a role of notifying the player that a game can be replayed (a game can be played again without betting a new medal) when the game result is a replay (described later).

  The start lamp 608 starts to light (or flash) when the number of bets reaches the MAX bet, and has a role of prompting the player to operate the start lever 210 (start operation).

  The medal IN lamp 610 continues to light (or blink) until the bet number reaches the maximum (MAX bet), thereby having a role of prompting the player to place a bet.

  The payout number display LED 612 has a role of notifying the player of the number of medals paid out by displaying the number of payouts (number of medals to be paid out) when there is a payout of medals accompanying the game result.

[Internal configuration of slot machine]
FIG. 48 schematically shows configurations of various mechanism elements, electronic devices, operation members, and the like that are installed in the slot machine 1. The slot machine 1 has a main board 409 for comprehensively controlling the progress of the game. On the main board 409, a CPU 1110, a ROM 1112, a RAM 1114, an input / output interface 1116, and the like are mounted.

  The one-sheet insertion buttons 205 and 206, the start lever 210, the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c, the storage release switch 209, etc. are all connected to the main board 409, and these operation buttons use sensors (not shown). Thus, an operation by the player can be detected, and the detected operation signal can be output to the main board 409. Specifically, when the start lever 210 is operated, an operation signal for starting the above-described symbol variation display device 300 (starting the rotation of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c) is output to the main board 409, and the reel stop button 211a. , 211b, 211c are operated, an operation signal for stopping the reels 301a, 301b, 301c is output to the main board 409.

  Hereinafter, the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are referred to as a left reel 301a, a middle reel 301b, and a right reel 301c, respectively, as necessary. The corresponding reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are referred to as a left reel stop button 211a, a middle reel stop button 211b, and a right reel stop button 211c.

  The slot machine 1 accommodates other devices together with the main substrate 409, and various signals are input from these devices to the main substrate 409. In addition to the symbol variation display device 300, the devices include a medal discharge device 110 and the like.

  The symbol variation display device 300 includes reel drive motors 341a, 341b, and 341c for rotating the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c (left reel drive motor 341a, middle reel drive motor 341b, and right reel drive motor 341c). This reel drive motor is composed of a stepping motor, and each of the reels 301a, 301b, 301c can be rotated and stopped independently. During the rotation, a plurality of types of symbols are continuously displayed from top to bottom in the symbol display window 401. Is displayed while changing. The reel drive motors 341a, 341b, and 341c correspond to the movable display body drive means described in the solution means.

  The reels 301a, 301b, and 301c have position sensors 331a, 331b, and 331c for detecting a reference position related to the rotation of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c. The reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are respectively provided with position sensors 331a, 331b, and 331c. (Left reel position sensor 331a, middle reel position sensor 331b, right reel position sensor 331c). By inputting detection signals (index signals) from these position sensors to the main board 409, the main board 409 can obtain stop position information of each reel.

  In the medal selector 207, the solenoid 207a and the insertion sensor 207b described above are installed. The insertion sensor 207 b detects medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 203 and outputs a medal detection signal to the main board 409. When the solenoid 207a is OFF, the inserted medal is detected by the insertion sensor 207b. On the contrary, when the solenoid 207a is in the ON state, the passage reaching the insertion sensor 207b in the medal selector 207 is locked out so that the medal insertion is not accepted, and even if the player inserts a medal, the medal selector 207 The medal flowing through the return basket 213 passes through the medal tray 201. At this time, the function of the insertion sensor 207b is invalidated, so that neither betting by medal insertion nor medal storage is performed.

  The medal releasing device 110 has a payout sensor 110e for detecting the payout medals one by one in the discharge port 110c, and a payout medal signal for each medal is input to the main board 409 from the payout sensor 110e. Has been. The auxiliary storage box 111 for game medals is provided with a medal full sensor 111a. When the number of stored medals exceeds a predetermined number, a detection signal indicating that the number of medals exceeds the predetermined number is sent to the main board. Output to 409. At this time, the image display 500, the error lamp 604, etc. display an error display notifying the abnormality of the medal accumulation, so that the player, the hall employee, etc. are notified that the abnormality has occurred.

  On the other hand, a control signal is output from the main board 409 to the symbol variation display device 300 and the medal discharge device 110. That is, a drive pulse signal for controlling the start and stop of each of the reel drive motors 341a, 341b, and 341c described above is output from the main board 409. The medal releasing device 110 receives a drive signal from the main board 409 according to the combination of symbols stopped on the effective line, and the medal releasing device 110 performs a medal payout operation. At this time, if the number of medals necessary for payout is insufficient or there are no medals in the medal releasing device 110, the number detection by the payout sensor 110e is delayed. When a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses, the payout sensor 110e outputs a payout medal abnormality signal to the main board 409, and in response, the main board 409 informs that an abnormality has occurred in the medal payout. Is displayed on the error lamp 604, the image display body 500 or the like to notify the player or hall employee that an abnormality has occurred.

  The slot machine 1 includes an effect control board 510 in addition to the main board 409. The effect control board 510 includes a CPU 1118, a ROM 1120, a RAM 1122, an input / output interface 1130, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 1124, and an AMP (audio amplifier). 1126, a sound source IC 1128, and the like are mounted. The effect control board 510 receives various command signals from the main board 409, and controls the display of the image display body 500, the light emission (or lighting, blinking, extinguishing, etc.) of the lighting device 502 and the operation of the speaker 512.

  Further, when the external relay terminal board 131 is provided on the main board 409, the slot machine 1 is connected to the hall computer 1200 of the game hall via the external relay terminal board 131. The external relay terminal board 131 plays a role of relaying various signals (inserted medal signal, payout medal signal, game status, etc.) transmitted from the main board 409 to the hall computer 1200.

  In addition, the power supply device 112 is attached with a setting key switch 112t, a reset switch 112u, a power switch 112v, and the like. None of these switches are exposed to the outside of the slot machine 1 and can be operated only when the door-shaped front member 200 is opened. Among them, the power switch 112v is for turning on / off the power supply to the slot machine 1, and the setting key switch 112t is for changing the setting (for example, settings 1 to 6) of the slot machine 1. . The reset switch 112u is for releasing an error that has occurred in the slot machine 1, and is also operated when changing the setting together with the setting key switch 112t.

  The above is an example of the internal configuration of the slot machine 1. In the game by the slot machine 1, when the player operates the start lever 210 in a state where the bet number of medals is determined, the reels 301a, 301b, 301c rotate, and thereafter, the player rotates the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, 211c. Is operated, the corresponding reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are controlled to stop, and when all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are stopped, the game result is judged from the combination of symbols on the active line, and necessary. Accordingly, a prescribed number of medals corresponding to the corresponding winning combination is awarded.

  As described above, the reels 321a, 321b, and 321c are attached to the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c, respectively (see FIG. 46). Then, when all the reels 301a, 301b, 301c are stopped, the display content displayed in the symbol display window 401 (the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line) of the symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning combination is displayed. It is determined whether a combination mode is displayed. Specifically, in the symbol display window 401, at least one of the above-mentioned effective lines (upward right line 623b and downward right line 623a) displays a combination mode of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination. It is determined whether or not. At this time, when the combination of symbols corresponding to different winning combinations is displayed on the right rising line 623b and the right falling line 623a, the combination of symbols corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations is simultaneously displayed. It is determined that the number of medals is displayed, and the total number of medals is paid out. That is, the combination mode of symbols corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations is displayed on the active line in the symbol display window 401 in an overlapping manner).

  In the following, the case where the combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination is displayed on any one of the active lines is the symbol corresponding to the (predetermined) winning combination (this is called the winning combination symbol). It is said that the combination is complete or the winning symbol is complete.

  The symbols of the slot machine 1 include “red 7 symbol”, “blue 7 symbol”, “BAR symbol”, “cherry symbol”, “replay symbol”, “bell 1 symbol”, “bell 2 symbol”, “watermelon symbol” ”,“ Yizu design ”and“ Principal design ”have already been mentioned, but among them,“ Red 7 design ”,“ Blue 7 design ”and“ BAR design ”are more prominent than other designs. The design is easy and easy to identify. Here, the ease of identification refers to the level at which the player can easily identify the symbol including the reel being rotated and the reel being stopped. These symbols can be easily stopped while aiming so that these symbols are stopped in the symbol display window 401 when the player performs a stop operation because of the color and size of the symbols even while the reel is rotating. (That is, it is easy to push). Furthermore, as can be seen from FIG. 46, “justice symbol” and “justice symbol” can be read as “justice” in the form of a circle formed by two symbols of “justice symbol” and “justice symbol”. In this way, the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are arranged so as to be adjacent to each other in the vertical direction.

  These symbols are merely symbolic symbols (one symbol does not correspond to the winning combination), but they become a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination by becoming a predetermined combination. . That is, a predetermined game privilege is given. In the following, a combination of symbols allowed corresponding to each winning combination shown in FIG. 49 will be described.

[Combination of winning roles and symbols]
Here, the combination of the combination of the slot machine 1 (winning combination and loss) and the corresponding symbol will be described with reference to FIGS. 49, 50 and 51 to 53. Note that the winning probability shown in FIG. 49 is an example, and in the embodiment of the present invention, a predetermined winning combination and a probability of losing are provided for each set value of the slot machine 1 (not shown).

  FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a winning probability for each winning combination of the slot machine 1, and is stored in advance in the ROM 1112 or the like as a winning value determination table. FIG. 50 is a diagram showing each winning combination and a condition device established corresponding to each winning combination, and is stored in the ROM 1112 or the like in advance. 51 to 53 are diagrams showing symbol combinations and medal payout numbers corresponding to each condition device, which are also stored in the ROM 1112 or the like in advance.

  As a gaming state in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a general state, a normal RT, a chance RT, a SB, a bonus inside, and a bonus are prepared. As shown in FIG. 49, the winning probability for each winning combination is determined for each gaming state. As shown in FIG. 49, the chance RT includes a chance RT1, a chance RT2, and a chance RT3 having different probability of loss. Then, when a winning combination is won as a result of the lottery, the condition device corresponding to the winning combination is activated, and the reel stop process described later is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the activated condition device is displayed on the active line. Is called. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, since one condition device and a reel control pattern correspond one-to-one, if a plurality of reel control patterns are to be prepared for one winning combination, A plurality of conditions may be satisfied for the winning combination. By doing so, it is possible to prepare a plurality of patterns of stopping points (a combination of symbols displayed on the effective line) for one winning combination. Here, for the symbol combinations displayed on the active line, “RB1 + Bell 2”, “Watermelon”, “AT1” to “AT10”, “ALL”, “SB1” to “SB3”, “ SB1 + normal lip ”to“ SB3 + normal lip ”will be described as examples.

  “RB1 + Bell2” is a duplicate combination in which RB1 and Bell2 are simultaneously selected and won. At this time, the condition device corresponding to both RB1 and bell 2 is operated, and it is allowed that the combination of symbols corresponding to these is displayed on the effective line, and based on this, the reel stop in step S5 described later is performed. Processing is performed. When the symbol combination corresponding to the bell 2 is displayed on the effective line, for example, nine medals are paid out as a prize, and when the symbol combination corresponding to RB1 is displayed on the effective line, the description will be given later. The RB1 game to be started is started. However, even if it is permitted that both the symbol combination corresponding to RB1 and the symbol combination corresponding to Bell 2 are displayed on the effective line, the symbol combination corresponding to Bell 2 has priority. The reel stop process is performed as displayed above. Here, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bell 2 is allowed to be displayed on the active line only in the selected game. On the other hand, the combination of symbols corresponding to RB1 is not limited to the winning game, and the combination of symbols corresponding to RB1 is continuously displayed on the effective line after the next game until the combination of symbols corresponding to RB1 is displayed on the effective line. It is allowed to be displayed.

  The duplicate combination means a combination in which a plurality of combinations are selected at the same time in one lottery opportunity. For example, if the carryover combination that is carried over after the next game is selected in the first game, but the symbol combination corresponding to this carryover combination is not displayed, the first combination is played in the second game, for example. When elected, both the carryover role and the first role will be won, but in this case, since they are selected at different lottery opportunities, they do not fall under duplicate roles . On the other hand, a single combination means a combination in which only one combination is selected in one lottery opportunity.

  In addition, BB1, BB2, RB1 and RB2 are used as bonus combinations, and the combination with medals paid out in FIGS. 51 to 53 (for example, cherry, watermelon, bell 1, bell 2, etc.) is used as a small combination, and the same game as the previous game is executed. When a possible combination (for example, a normal lip) is a replay combination and it is allowed to be displayed on the active line for a plurality of symbol combinations at the same time, the replay combination, the small combination, and the bonus combination are dealt with in the priority order. The reel stop process described later is performed so that the combination of symbols is displayed on the active line.

  “Watermelon” is a single winning feature of watermelon. At this time, a combination of symbols corresponding to the watermelon is allowed to be displayed on the active line, and based on this, a reel stop process in step S5 described later is performed. When the combination of symbols corresponding to the watermelon is displayed on the active line, for example, five medals are paid out as a prize.

  Even if one of the winning combinations is won as a result of the lottery, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped in the symbol display window 401 (that is, on the active line) within a range where the pull-in control described later can be performed. If the stop operation (operation to press the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c) is not performed as it is, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination cannot be displayed on the active line. Therefore, if a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed on the active line even though one of the winning combinations is won as a result of the lottery, the game result is lost in step S6 described later. Determined.

  In “AT1” to “AT10”, the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated in an appropriate pressing order determined for each, and the reel stop buttons 211a to 211AT in an appropriate pressing order determined for each. The number of medals to be paid out as a prize differs depending on whether 211c is not operated.

  Specifically, an appropriate pressing order for “AT1” and “AT2” is “left → middle → right” (hereinafter referred to as “forward pressing”). When the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated in this proper pushing order, it is allowed that the symbol combination of the accessory 17 among the operating condition devices is displayed on the effective line. Based on this, a reel stop process in step S5 described later is performed. When the symbol combination of the accessory 17 is displayed on the active line, for example, nine medals are paid out as a prize. In addition, since the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the accessory 17 are arranged within a range where the reel pull-in control can be performed, when the lottery result is “AT1” or “AT2”, the symbols are pressed in an appropriate push order. As long as the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated, the symbol combination of the accessory 17 is always displayed on the active line.

  Further, when the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated in an inappropriate push order, the award is awarded on one effective line when the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated at an appropriate timing. A combination of symbols from which one medal will be paid out (hereinafter referred to as “one symbol payout symbol combination”) is displayed, and a combination of symbols from which two medals will be paid out as prizes on other active lines (hereinafter referred to as “two coins to be paid out”) "Design combination") is displayed. For example, “AT1” and “AT2” are “right → left → middle” and “middle → right → left”. However, if the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated at an improper timing, the lost symbol combination is displayed on the active line. At this time, medals as prizes are not paid out.

  That is, when the lottery result is “AT1” or “AT2”, the symbol combination of the bell 1 is always displayed on the active line as long as the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated in an appropriate pressing order. However, when the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated in an improper pressing order, when the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated at an appropriate timing, the one-sheet payout symbol combination and the two-sheet payout symbol combination are changed. When the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are displayed on each active line and the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated at an inappropriate timing, a lost symbol combination is displayed on the effective line.

  The above “appropriate timing” when the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated in an inappropriate pressing order is different depending on whether the lottery result is “AT1” or “AT2”. Yes. More specifically, the “appropriate timing” when the lottery result is “AT1” is the “improper timing” when the lottery result is “AT2”, and the lottery result is “AT1”. The “inappropriate timing” at the time of “is an appropriate timing” when the lottery result is “AT2”.

  Further, the proper pushing order for “AT3” and “AT4” is “left → right → middle” (hereinafter referred to as “scissor pushing”), and the proper pushing order for “AT5” and “AT6” is “ “Middle → Left → Right” or “Middle → Right → Left” (hereinafter referred to as “Middle press”), and the proper pressing order for “AT7” and “AT8” is “Right → Left → Middle” The proper pressing order for “AT9” and “AT10” is “right → left → middle” (hereinafter referred to as “reverse scissor pressing”). When the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated in this proper pushing order, the symbol combination of the accessory 17 is allowed to be displayed on the effective line, and based on this, the later-described step S5 is performed. A reel stop process is performed. However, when the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated in an inappropriate push order, a combination of symbols in which one medal is paid out as a prize when the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated at an appropriate timing. Is displayed on the active line, and if the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated at an inappropriate timing, the symbol combination of the loss is displayed on the active line. Here, the “proper timing” when the lottery results are “AT3”, “AT5”, “AT7”, and “AT9”, the lottery results are “AT4”, “AT6”, “AT8”, respectively. And “incorrect timing” in the case of “AT10”, and “incorrect timing” in the case where the lottery results are “AT3”, “AT5”, “AT7” and “AT9”, respectively, The result is “improper timing” when “AT4”, “AT6”, “AT8”, and “AT10”.

  When the result of the lottery is any one of “AT1” to “AT10”, the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated in an inappropriate pressing order, and the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c at an inappropriate timing. In this embodiment, the symbol combination of the loss displayed on the active line by operating the button is referred to as “bell bumps”.

  “ALL” is a role that is a lottery target only during the bonus game. When the lottery result is “ALL”, the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated in any push order and at any timing. Even if it exists, it is permitted that the symbol combination of the accessory 17 is displayed on the effective line, and based on this, the reel stop process in step S5 described later is performed. As described above, since the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the small items 17 are arranged within a range where the reel pull-in control can be performed, the symbol combination of the small items 17 is always performed when the lottery result is “ALL”. Is displayed on the active line. When the symbol combination of the accessory 17 is displayed on the active line, for example, nine medals are paid out as a prize.

  Each of “SB1” to “SB3” is a single role called a single bonus, and is a lottery object only when it is in a general state, normal RT, or any state in SB. When the result of the lottery is any one of “SB1” to “SB3”, it is allowed that the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the active line, and based on this, step S5 to be described later is performed. The reel stop process is performed. When a combination of symbols corresponding to “SB1” to “SB3” is displayed on the active line, the gaming state is controlled to “SB” only in the next game (this next game is called a single bonus game) ).

  Specifically, when the result of the lottery is “SB3”, the condition device corresponding to SB3 is activated, and the symbol combination corresponding to the activated condition device (the symbol combination corresponding to SB3) is on the effective line. When the combination of symbols corresponding to SB3 is displayed on the active line, the gaming state of the next game becomes “SB in progress” shown in FIG.

  When the lottery result is “SB2”, the condition device corresponding to SB2 is activated, and the symbol combination corresponding to the activated condition device (the symbol combination corresponding to SB2) is displayed on the active line. Is allowed. When the lottery result is “SB1”, the condition device corresponding to SB1 is activated, and the symbol combination corresponding to the activated condition device (the symbol combination corresponding to SB1) is displayed on the active line. Is allowed. When the symbol combination corresponding to SB2 or the symbol combination corresponding to SB1 is displayed on the active line, the gaming state of the next game becomes “SB in progress” shown in FIG.

  In both cases where the result of the lottery is “SB1” and “SB2”, the combination in which the player cannot easily grasp the combination of the displayed symbols on the active line ( It is displayed in a so-called combination. On the other hand, when the result of the lottery is “SB3”, the combination of symbols shown in FIG. 50 is displayed on the effective line, and at this time, although not on the effective line, the lower part of each reel 301a to 301c. Replay symbols are available. Thereby, the player can grasp that the result of the lottery is “SB3”.

  “SB1 + normal lip” to “SB3 + normal lip” are both winnings in which the single bonus and the normal replay are won simultaneously, and are not subject to lottery in the general state, normal RT and SB, and the chance RT Only when it is (Chance RT1, Chance RT2, Chance RT3), it is a lottery target. In other words, in the gaming state in which “SB1” to “SB3” are targeted for lottery, “SB1 + normal lip” to “SB3 + normal lip” are not targeted for lottery, and “SB1” to “SB3” are not targeted for lottery. In the gaming state, “SB1 + normal lip” to “SB3 + normal lip” are subject to lottery. When “SB1 + normal lip”, “SB2 + normal lip” or “SB3 + normal lip” is won, the symbol combination corresponding to the normal replay combination is more than the symbol combination corresponding to the SB combination (SB1, SB2, SB3). A reel stop process, which will be described later, is performed so that it is displayed on the active line with priority.

  Here, a bonus role (BB1, BB2, RB1, RB2), a replay role (also called a replay role), a small role (Bell role (Bell 1, Bell 2), a cherry role (Cherry 1, Cherry 2), a watermelon role , AT exclusive combination, ALL combination, bonus game exclusive combination), single bonus combination (SB1, SB2, SB3) will be described.

[Bonus role]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a bonus combination such as BB1, BB2, RB1, or RB2 is won and a combination of symbols corresponding to any of these combinations is displayed on the active line, the BB1 game, the BB2 game, A bonus game such as the RB1 game or the RB2 game is executed. This bonus game is a game that provides an opportunity for a player to concentrate and acquire medals over a plurality of games. However, as shown in FIG. 50, only the BB1 game and the BB2 game can be obtained by the player.

  In the slot machine 1, when the symbol combination corresponding to the activated condition device (the symbol combination shown in FIG. 50) stops on at least one of the right-up line 523b and the right-down line 623a, 1 As a result of each game, a prize corresponding to the symbol combination stopped on the active line is awarded. However, in this case, if a combination of symbols corresponding to two winning combinations is displayed on two active lines such as a right-up line 523b and a right-down line 623a at the same time, the combination of the two symbols The medal is paid out as an award. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of active lines is two, but the number of active lines is three or more, and the three effective lines are simultaneously overlapped to support three or more winning combinations. When a combination of symbols to be displayed is displayed, a medal corresponding to the combination of three or more symbols may be paid out as a prize. However, the maximum number of medals to be paid out in one game (for example, 15) is determined in advance, and the number of medals to be paid out as one game result does not exceed this maximum number.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, single bonus combinations such as SB1, SB2, and SB3 are also prepared. When this single bonus combination is won, only in the next game, it is controlled during the SB shown in FIG. 49 according to the selected SB combination, and the lottery result is any one of “AT1” to “AT10” Sometimes an AT game is added and a lottery is performed in which an appropriate push order is taught to the player.

[Replay role]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a replay role (also referred to as a replay role), normal replay (described as “normal lip” in FIG. 49) and ART replays 1 to 3 (“ART lip 1” in FIG. 49), "ART Lip 2" and "ART Lip 3") are prepared. The combinations of symbols corresponding to the replay combination are as shown in FIGS. When the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the symbol combinations for replay are complete. The combination of symbols corresponding to the above-mentioned replay combination is difficult for the player to grasp immediately as shown in FIG. 49, but “replay symbol-replay symbol” is displayed on the middle line of the non-effective line. By displaying the symbol combination “replay symbol”, the player can recognize that the player has won the replay.

  When the replay symbol combination is displayed on the active line, a game privilege called a replay game is given. In this replay game, the same game as the game in which the symbol combination of replay is displayed can be executed as a replay without inserting a medal or performing a betting operation. Even if the replay symbol combination is displayed on the active line, a medal as a prize is not paid out.

  A feature of the game privilege of this replay game is that it is not necessary to consume new medals (betting new medals) in the next game instead of paying out medals. In addition, since replay is a winning combination that does not involve paying out medals, it can be said that, for example, by increasing the winning probability, even if the winning frequency increases, there is very little disadvantage to the hole. Therefore, in the slot machine 1, in the normal state (corresponding to the general state and normal RT in the present embodiment), the probability of winning about once every 6 to 7 times is set as the probability (details will be described later). As a result, the amount of medals consumed by the player (the number of medals consumed per fixed time) can be kept within a certain range to some extent. In other words, the winning role of replay can be given a role of suppressing excessive medal consumption in the game progression.

  In addition, each of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c is uniformly arranged with symbols constituting the symbol combination mode corresponding to the replay role (for example, the symbols constituting the symbol combination mode corresponding to the replay role and the same replay role). By changing the number of other symbols (the symbols that do not constitute the symbol combination corresponding to the replay role) that are arranged between the symbols that constitute the corresponding symbol combination manner from one to four at the maximum), The combination mode of the symbols corresponding to the replay combination can be aligned without the need for a selection.

  When a combination of symbols corresponding to normal replay is displayed on the active line, the same game as the game in which the combination of symbols corresponding to normal replay is displayed can only be executed as a replay, but ART replay When the combination of symbols corresponding to 1 to 3 is displayed on the active line, it functions as an opportunity to shift to the chance RT.

[bell]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, “Bell 1” and “Bell 2” are prepared as bells as described above. The combinations of symbols corresponding to the bell combination are as shown in FIGS. When the symbol combination corresponding to the bell combination is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the symbol combination of the bell combination is complete, and medals (for example, nine) as awards are paid out. As shown in FIG. 49, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bell 2 is difficult for the player to grasp immediately. However, the “bell 1 symbol or bell 2 symbol” is displayed on the middle line of the non-effective line. By displaying a combination of “bell 1 symbol-bell 1 symbol or bell 2 symbol”, the player can recognize that the player has won the bell 2. In addition, although the bell 1 symbol and the bell 2 symbol are slightly different in form, both symbols are common in that the same idea such as a bell is caused to the player.

  When a symbol combination corresponding to Bell 1 or a symbol combination corresponding to Bell 2 is displayed on the active line, a predetermined number (for example, nine) of medals are paid out. The payout of medals at this time is performed in the game. As described above, the symbol combination corresponding to the bell 1 or the symbol combination corresponding to the bell 2 can be expected to increase the number of medals or suppress the consumption of medals when the game is advanced. However, if the frequency of the symbol combination corresponding to Bell 1 or the symbol combination corresponding to Bell 2 being displayed on the active line increases, the player can increase the number of medals simply by proceeding with the game. . It should be noted that the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the bell 1 and the symbols corresponding to the bell 2 are arranged on each reel so that they can be displayed on the effective line without going to the center. .

[Cherry role]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, “Cherry 1” and “Cherry 2” are prepared as the cherry roles as described above. The combination mode of the symbols corresponding to this cherry combination is as shown in FIGS. When the symbol combination corresponding to the cherry combination is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the symbol combination of the cherry combination is complete, and a medal (for example, two) as a prize is paid out.

[As watermelon]
The combination mode of the symbols corresponding to the watermelon combination is as shown in FIGS. When the combination of symbols corresponding to the watermelon combination is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the combination of symbols of the watermelon combination is complete, and medals (for example, five) as awards are paid out.

[AT exclusive role]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, “AT1” to “AT10” are prepared as AT exclusive roles as described above. The combinations of symbols corresponding to these AT exclusive roles are as shown in FIGS. That is, if the result of the lottery is any one of “AT1” to “AT10” and the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated in an appropriate pressing order, the corresponding condition device corresponds to the accessory 17. The combination of symbols is displayed on the active line. However, even if the result of the lottery is any one of “AT1” to “AT10”, if the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are not operated in an appropriate push order, one medal is awarded as a prize. The combination of symbols to which the payout is displayed is displayed, or the symbol combination of the loss is displayed. The symbols constituting the combination of symbols from which one medal is paid out as an award are arranged on each reel so that they can be displayed on the active line without waiting.

[ALL role]
The symbol combinations corresponding to the ALL combination are as shown in FIGS. However, even if the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated in any pushing order and at any timing, the reel control is performed so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the accessory 17 among the activated condition devices is displayed on the effective line. Is done.

[Special Bonus Game]
Furthermore, there is a bonus game exclusive role as a winning combination that is effective only during the bonus game (in the BB1, BB2, RB1, and RB2 games). The bonus game exclusive roles correspond to “logo 1” to “logo 7” in FIG. 49, and the combinations of symbols (bonus game dedicated role symbols) corresponding to these are as shown in FIG.

  When bonus game exclusive role symbols are arranged during the bonus game, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of medals are paid out. The payout of medals at this time is performed in the game. That is, a gaming privilege of paying out 10 medals is awarded when the bonus game exclusive role symbols are arranged. Further, during the bonus game, by making it easy to align the bonus game exclusive roles, it is possible to concentrate and execute a game that is easy to obtain medals. Therefore, the symbols constituting the combination of bonus game exclusive role symbols can be aligned on the active line without pressing.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the bonus game, the bonus game exclusive combination and the ALL combination are subject to lottery, but a winning combination different from these may be provided. Furthermore, a bonus combination such as a bell or a watermelon may be used instead of a bonus game limited winning combination such as a bonus game exclusive combination. In this case, the number of medals to be paid out may be changed between the general state and the bonus game.

[SB role]
In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, “SB1” to “SB3” are prepared as SB roles as described above. The combination mode of the symbols corresponding to these SB combinations is as shown in FIGS. In addition, as described above, the SB combination is drawn as a single combination in the normal state (general state, normal RT), but in the chance RT (chance RT1, chance RT2, chance RT3), as an overlapping combination with the normal replay. A lottery will be held. In the normal state, as described above, even if the symbol combination corresponding to SB1 or the symbol combination corresponding to SB2 is displayed on the active line, it is difficult for the player to grasp, but the symbol combination corresponding to SB3. Is displayed on the active line, since the replay symbols are arranged in the lower stage of each of the reels 301a to 301c, it is possible to grasp that the lottery result is “SB3”. In the above description, the general state and the normal RT are referred to as the normal state. However, a state corresponding to the chance RT1 of the present embodiment that is lost at the same probability as the general state and the normal RT will be described later. If the ART game is not executed, it may be referred to as a normal state.

  However, in the chance RT (chance RT1, chance RT2, chance RT3), as described above, none of the SB1 to SB3 are drawn independently, and are drawn in the same manner as the normal replay. The When the winning combination is made simultaneously with the normal replay, the reel control is performed so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay 1 among the activated condition devices is displayed on the active line with the highest priority. The combination of symbols corresponding to the replay 1 is a combination in which the replay symbols are displayed in the middle stage that is not the active line. Here, when SB1 to SB3 are won, an AT game is added and a lottery is performed.

  Therefore, in particular, when the probability of losing in the internal lottery is controlled to the chance RT1 that does not change from the normal state (general state, normal RT), the AT game is added to the lottery as compared to the case of being controlled to the normal state. This increases the frequency of displaying the outcome in which the game is performed, and in turn increases the frequency of giving the player a sense of expectation.

  On the other hand, the probability of being lost in the internal lottery is controlled to a game state that is extremely low compared to the normal state (general state, normal RT), or controlled to a chance RT1 that is not lost in the internal lottery as in this embodiment. Since the appearance frequency of the symbol combination corresponding to the normal replay is extremely high when it is played, even if the symbol combination corresponding to the normal replay is displayed, it is determined whether or not the AT game extra lottery has been performed. It becomes difficult. As a result, when performing an expected performance that attracts the player's interest, such as the possibility that the extra lottery has been performed or the possibility that the extra lottery has been won, the expected production is effective. Can be performed automatically.

[Loose]
If none of the symbol combinations shown in FIGS. Then, in the game that is lost, no medal is given, and no change is made to the game after the next time. It can be said that the loser is a role that does not give the player any game privilege in the game and the next and subsequent games.

  The above is a combination mode of each winning combination in the slot machine 1 and a symbol corresponding to each winning combination.

  Note that these symbols are not limited to the symbols and symbol combinations described above. In addition to the above symbols, a plurality of types of symbols can be newly provided. In addition, the number of winning combinations can be further increased or decreased. Furthermore, the winning combinations described above are not necessarily provided all, and a necessary type of winning combination may be selected as appropriate.

[Game processing]
Next, the flow of game processing in the slot machine 1 will be described. The following game processing proceeds in accordance with a processing procedure on a control program executed on the main board 409 (mainly CPU 1110 or the like).

  FIG. 54 shows one processing sequence for one basic game in the slot machine 1. First, in step S1, initial setting for preparing for the game start is executed. Especially when starting up the power supply, etc., check the connection and operation status of the various devices mentioned above, check the existence of backup data, and if backup data exists, return to the state before the power was turned off. Execute.

  In the next step S2, the number of bets is determined by the number of medals inserted from the insertion slot 203, or when there are already stored medals, by pressing the MAX insertion button 206 (or the single insertion button 205). Thus, the operation of the start lever 210 is awaited. That is, the number of bets for one game is determined and the BET process is executed until the start lever 210 can be operated. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a three-wager dedicated machine that can execute a game by inserting three medals. Therefore, the single sheet insertion button 205 may not be provided.

  In step S3, the game is started by operating the start lever 210 which has been in an operation waiting state in step S2, and an internal lottery process is performed to determine whether or not any winning combination is a result of the internal lottery. Run. This internal lottery process is either in the stage before all reels 301a, 301b, 301c that start rotating in the next step S4 are in a stopped state (stopped by a player's stop operation). This is executed to determine whether the winning combination is to be the lottery result of the game. That is, only when the lottery result of this lottery corresponds to any winning combination, when the reels 301a, 301b, 301c are stopped, the symbol combination corresponding to the corresponding winning combination is on the active line. It is allowed to stop.

  Next, in step S4, a reel rotation process for starting rotation of all the reels 301a, 301b, 301c is executed with the end of the internal lottery process in step S3. In this reel rotation process, when all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c start to rotate, the depressing operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c is validated, and the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are validated. An operation valid lamp (not shown) for notifying that is turned on, and a timer count is started until the next reel rotation processing is executed. The operation valid lamp is a lamp built in each of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c.

  In step S5, a reel stop process in which the player presses the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c is accepted, the operation valid lamps are turned off in the order of acceptance, and the rotation of the corresponding reels 301a, 301b, and 301c is stopped. Execute.

  In the next step S6, in step S5, a line (namely, a line rising to the right) 623b in which “bar symbol-replay symbol-normal symbol” in FIG. 47 is displayed and “bell 1 symbol-replay symbol-bell” in FIG. When it is determined that all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are in a stopped state with only two lines of “one symbol” (that is, the lower right line 623a) as the effective lines, they are displayed on the effective lines. A determination process for determining the winning combination is performed by comparing the displayed contents (design combination) with what is allowed as a result of the internal lottery determined in step S3.

  In step S7, a medal payout process based on the content of the gaming privilege corresponding to the winning combination determined in step 6 is executed. When the winning combination is BB1, BB2, RB1, RB2, SB1, SB2, or replay, the game state is changed (the game state is changed as shown in FIG. 49), and various game benefits such as re-playing are executed. To do.

  The above is the basic one game processing procedure of the slot machine 1. Here, step S2 (BET process), step S3 (internal lottery process), and step S4 (reel rotation process) are performed by the player as a series of external operations. Therefore, these processes (step S2, step S3, step S4) are collectively referred to as a start process. Hereinafter, this starting process will be described in detail.

[Startup process]
FIG. 55 specifically shows each process performed in the starting process.

  In the starting process, first, in step S101, the operation of the medal insertion or one-sheet insertion button 205 and the MAX insertion button 206 is awaited. If there is a MAX bet operation or a medal insertion, the determination at step S101 is satisfied, and the routine goes to step S102. This determination is satisfied only when a medal corresponding to a MAX bet is inserted (that is, when three or more medals are inserted), or when a one-sheet insertion button 205 or a MAX insertion button 206 is operated as a MAX bet. It is supposed to be.

  In the next step S102, as the acceptance process, the bet number (in this example, only the MAX bet) is determined, and the active line lamp corresponding to the bet number is turned on. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is a three-wager dedicated machine, and when three medals are inserted, two lines, a right-up line 623b and a right-down line 623a, become effective lines, which indicate this. Turn on the line lamp.

  In step S103, the operation of the start lever 210 is validated. When the operation of the start lever 210 is validated, the operation waits until the operation of the start lever 210 is accepted, and the process proceeds to the next step S104.

  In the next step S104, it is determined whether the operation of the start lever 210 has been validated, and in that case, the operation of the start lever 210 has been accepted. When the operation of the start lever 210 is validated in the previous step S103, when the operation of the start lever 210 by the player is accepted, this determination is satisfied and the process proceeds to the next step S105.

  Further, the determination in step S101 is not satisfied and the process proceeds to step S104 as long as the player does not perform a bet operation or medal insertion in step S101 or does not result in a MAX bet. At this time, the determination in step S104 is not satisfied, the process returns to step S101, and the subsequent processing is repeated.

  In the replay game, no new medal bet is required. This is automatically set to the MAX bet state when the MAX bet command is stored in the RAM 1114 in the replay game process described later. Thereby, the determination in step S101 is satisfied.

  Next, in step S105, when the start lever 210 is operated, random numbers are extracted based on the operation of the start lever 210 and rotation of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c is started. After the random number is extracted, the process proceeds to the next step S107. As for the timing for extracting the random number at this time, an appropriate extraction timing should be set in the programming process, for example, immediately after the start lever 210 is operated or after a predetermined time (for example, after 0.5 seconds). Can do.

  In step S106, it is determined (matching of random number values) which winning combination corresponds to the extracted random number values (hereinafter referred to as extracted random number values). In this determination, the extracted random number value is collated in the hit value determination table described above. The collation of the random number performed here is to determine whether or not the extracted random number value corresponds (matches or matches) to a predetermined winning combination random number value. At this time, if it is determined that the extracted random number value corresponds to any winning combination, the condition device corresponding to the corresponding winning combination is turned ON (= 1) (see FIG. 50).

  Then, in the flag process, when determining the winning value determination table as a determination reference when collating the extracted random number value in the game, refer to a game state flag such as a BB game flag to be described later. A hit value determination table in the game is determined. That is, a winning value determination table corresponding to a game state flag that is ON (= 1) in the game is set, and the extracted random number value is collated. The game status flags include a normal RT flag, a chance RT1 flag, a chance RT2 flag, a chance RT3 flag, an SB flag, a bonus internal flag, and a bonus flag. When any of these game state flags is in the OFF (= 0) state, the general state flag is always in the ON (= 1) state.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S106 that the extracted random number value does not correspond to any winning combination, it becomes “losing” that does not correspond to any winning combination, and neither condition device is operated (see FIG. 50). ). Here, when any of the condition devices is ON (when established), it is possible to arrange the symbol combinations corresponding to the established condition devices. The symbol combinations corresponding to each condition device are as shown in FIGS. Therefore, in the case of a loss in which none of the condition devices is established, the symbol combination corresponding to any winning combination cannot be aligned on the effective line. Steps S106 and S107 described above are for random number lottery in the slot machine 1. Hereinafter, these steps are collectively referred to as internal lottery or internal lottery.

  In the next step S107, it is determined whether or not the wait timer started in the previous start process (specifically, the game immediately before that game) has timed out (for example, 4.1 seconds have elapsed). . The timer called a wait timer measures the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) from the start of reel rotation in the game to the start of reel rotation in the next game. Is. Here, if the wait timer has timed up (4.1 seconds have already elapsed), this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S108. This determination loops until the wait timer times out.

  In step S108, the operation of the start lever 210 is invalidated due to the time-up of the wait timer in step S107. When the wait state ends, the operation of the start lever 210 is invalidated.

  In step S109, rotation of all the reels 301a, 301b, 301c is started. When the rotation speeds of all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c become constant, the operation enable lamps of the respective reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are turned on. By this lighting, the player knows that the pressing operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c has become effective.

  In the slot machine 1, the reel that has started to rotate continues to maintain the rotation at the constant speed until a stop operation (pressing operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c) by the player is accepted. .

  Next, in step S110, the wait timer is reset, and the wait timer is started until the next start process, and the start process ends.

[Internal lottery probability]
As described above, in the slot machine 1, the result of the internal lottery (the result of collating the extracted random number value) is allowed as a winning combination corresponding to the game (hereinafter referred to as a corresponding winning combination). If the winning combination is permitted, the condition device corresponding to the winning combination is activated, and the information of the activated condition device is processed as an information command indicating the result of the internal lottery (reel stop processing, Determination processing, payout processing, etc.).

  In the slot machine 1, a random value range (this is called an extraction range) for random number extraction is determined in advance. This extraction range can be determined as, for example, an integer value from 0 to 16383 (that is, 214 = 16384 random numbers). In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the random number value in the extraction range is set to 0 to 59999 for convenience, but it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to this. If this random number extraction range is expanded, the range of random values that can be extracted (so-called denominator) is increased, so that it is difficult to cause an event that specific random values are extracted in a biased manner.

  Within the above extraction range, random numbers corresponding to each winning combination are assigned in advance. For example, if the random value corresponding to RB2 is “1” among the random values in the extraction range (0 to 59999 in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment), the extracted random value is “1”. The result of the internal lottery is “RB 2 is won”, and the condition device of RB 2 is processed as an information command in the game. Further, when this is used, the winning probability of RB2 (probability that RB2 is selected as a result of internal lottery, lottery probability) can be calculated from the extraction range and the random value corresponding to RB2. In the above example (RB2), [total number of random values corresponding to RB2 / total number of random values in the extraction range] is 2/60000, and the winning probability of RB2 is 1/30000. become.

  In this way, random numbers corresponding to all winning combinations are determined, and these random values are referred to as winning values corresponding to the respective winning combinations. In the above example (RB2), the random value “1” in the extraction range is the winning value corresponding to RB2. In addition, when there are a plurality of winning values, for example, if the winning value of a predetermined role is set to consecutive random values “1”, “2”, “3”, “4” within the extraction range, The range of values is a random value “1” to “4”. When it is determined that the extracted random number value corresponds to any one of the random number values “1” to “4” (verified), the result of the internal lottery is “winning a predetermined role”. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in addition to a single combination (for example, RB2, Bell 1, Bell 2, etc.) that is won only for one winning combination, a plurality of winning combinations (for example, “RB1 +”, for example) Watermelon ”,“ BB1 + Bell 2 ”, etc.) are prepared. Therefore, with respect to such a duplicated role, the winning value of the duplicated role is also included in the above-mentioned winning value.

  From this, the range of winning values for all winning combinations is determined, and it is determined whether or not the extracted random number value falls within the range of winning values of any winning combination by internal lottery. At this time, if the extracted random number value does not fall within the range of the winning value of any winning combination, it is lost. In other words, the range of the winning value of the lost game is other than the range of the winning value of all winning combinations. Note that the winning value may be referred to as a winning allowable value.

  By the way, a single combination corresponds to one winning combination corresponding to one extracted random value, and a duplicate combination refers to a plurality (in this case, two) winning combinations for one extracted random value. Corresponds. That is, if the extracted random number value corresponds to the winning value of the duplicate combination, it means that any of the plurality of winning combinations has been won. For example, when the extracted random number value corresponds to the winning value corresponding to “SB1 + normal lip” shown in FIG. 49, the flag processing (see step S107 in FIG. 55) as shown in FIG. In addition, the condition device corresponding to SB1 and the condition device corresponding to normal replay are simultaneously established.

  Further, according to FIG. 49, during the bonus, the winning value of the ALL combination and the bonus game exclusive combination (logo 1 to logo 7) occupies most of the extraction range. Therefore, when the bonus game is executed, a large number of medals are paid out within the period during which the bonus game is executed.

  Further, as can be seen from FIG. 49, during the general state, during normal RT and during SB, there is a possibility of winning the single role of SB1, SB2 and SB3, as well as “SB1 + normal lip”, “SB2 + normal” The winning combination of SB and normal replay such as “Lip” and “SB3 + Normal Lip” is not won. On the other hand, during chance RT (chance RT1, chance RT2, chance RT3), although there is no possibility of winning a single role such as SB1, SB2 and SB3, "SB1 + normal lip", "SB2 + normal lip" and "SB3 + normal lip" There is a possibility of winning a duplicate combination of SB and normal replay. In addition, the probability of winning the single role of SB1, SB2 or SB3 during the general state, during normal RT and during SB is the overlap of “SB1 + normal lip”, “SB2 + normal lip” or “SB3 + normal lip” during chance RT The probability of winning a role is the same. That is, during chance RT, instead of the single role of SB1, SB2 and SB3 which may be won in the general state, normal RT and SB, "SB1 + normal lip", "SB2 + normal lip" and This means that there is a possibility of winning “SB3 + Normal Lip”.

  As described above, when “SB1 + normal lip”, “SB2 + normal lip” or “SB3 + normal lip” is won, it corresponds to the normal replay combination rather than the symbol combination corresponding to the SB combination (SB1, SB2, SB3). The reel stop process in step S is performed so that the symbol combination to be displayed is preferentially displayed on the active line. Here, since the replay symbols are arranged uniformly on the reels 301a to 301c within the range in which the reel pull-in can be controlled, the replay symbol corresponds to the normal replay role even though the normal replay role is won. The situation that the symbol combination to be displayed is not displayed on the active line (so-called missing) does not occur. Then, when “SB1 + normal lip”, “SB2 + normal lip” or “SB3 + normal lip” is won, the symbol combination corresponding to the normal replay combination is always displayed on the active line, even if the SB combination (SB1, SB, Even if SB2, SB3) have been won as a duplicate combination, the symbol combination corresponding to this SB combination cannot be displayed on the active line in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

[Game state transition]
FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing a gaming state transition control process executed by the CPU 1110 mounted on the main board 409.

  First, it is determined whether or not a bonus game (BB1 game, BB2 game, RB1 game, RB2 game) is in progress (step S151), and when the bonus game ends (YES in step S152), the process shifts to a chance RT ( Step S153).

  If it is determined in step S151 that the bonus game (BB1 game, BB2 game, RB1 game, RB2 game) is not in progress (NO in step S151), it is determined whether the bonus is in progress (step S154). That is, when a bonus combination (BB1, BB2, RB1, RB2) is won in the internal lottery, a condition device corresponding to the bonus combination is activated. The condition device corresponding to this bonus combination is a bonus in the game won in the internal lottery. Even if the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed on the effective line, it continues to operate until the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus winning combination is displayed on the effective line after the next game. When it is determined that the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is displayed on the active line (YES in step S155), the process proceeds to the bonus (step S156), and the bonus game is executed.

  If it is determined in step S154 that the bonus is not inside (NO in step S154), it is determined whether or not SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) is in progress (step S157). When the SB game is in progress, one SB game is executed, and when this SB game ends (YES in step S158), the game state is shifted to the original game state, that is, the game state immediately before the SB game is executed (step S159). .

  If it is determined in step S157 that SB is not in progress (NO in step S157), it is determined whether or not it is a chance RT (whether it is any one of chance RT1, chance RT2, and chance RT3) ( Step S160). When it is a chance RT (YES in step S160), it is determined whether or not it is a bonus, that is, whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is displayed on the active line (step S161), and the symbol corresponding to the bonus combination is determined. If it is determined that the combination is displayed on the active line (YES in step S161), the bonus game is executed (step S156). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S161 that the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is not displayed on the active line (NO in step S161), it is determined whether or not “bell bumps” are displayed on the active line. (Step S163). If it is determined that “bell bells” are displayed on the active line at this chance RT (YES in step S163), the routine proceeds to normal RT (step S164). Although not shown here, if the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is not displayed even though the bonus is won in the internal lottery, the game moves to the inside of the bonus and the SB is won in the internal lottery. In this case, the process proceeds to SB. The same applies to the normal RT and the general state described later.

  If it is determined in step S160 that it is not chance RT (chance RT1, chance RT2, chance RT3) (NO in step S160), it is determined whether or not it is normal RT (step S165). When it is normal RT (YES in step S165), it is determined whether or not it is a bonus, that is, whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is displayed on the active line (step S166), and the symbol corresponding to the bonus combination is displayed. If it is determined that the combination is displayed on the active line (YES in step S166), the bonus game is executed (step S167). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S166 that the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is not displayed on the active line (NO in step S166), it is determined whether or not the result of the internal lottery is ART replay (step S168). ). Here, when it is determined that the result of the internal lottery is ART replay (YES in step S168), the process shifts to chance RT regardless of whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to ART replay is displayed on the active line. (Step S169). Although not shown in the drawing, when “Bell bumpy” is displayed on the active line in normal RT, the gaming state shifts to the general state.

  Note that when the ART replay is won in the internal lottery in the normal RT (YES in step S168), the gaming state first shifts to the chance ART1. Although not shown in FIG. 56, when the ART replay is won in the internal lottery in the chance ART1, the gaming state shifts to the chance ART2. Further, although not shown in FIG. 56, when the ART replay is won in the internal lottery in the chance ART2, the gaming state shifts to the chance ART3. Note that, even if the gaming state is controlled among the chance ART1, the chance ART2, and the chance ART3, the game state shifts to the normal RT when “bell bell” is displayed on the active line.

  When it is determined in step S165 that it is not normal RT (NO in step S165), the gaming state is controlled to the general state. In this general state, when a game is executed over a certain period, the number of medals bet by a player to execute the game is larger than the number of medals paid out as a result of the game within the certain period. That is, the general state is a gaming state in which the number of medals decreases as the player executes the game.

  Even in this general state, it is determined whether or not it is a bonus, that is, whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is displayed on the active line (step S170), and the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is displayed on the effective line. If it is determined that it is displayed (YES in step S170), the process proceeds to a bonus (step S171), and a bonus game is executed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S170 that the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is not displayed on the active line (NO in step S170), it is determined whether or not “bell bumps” are displayed on the active line. (Step S172). If it is determined in this general state that “bell bumps” are displayed on the active line (YES in step S172), the routine proceeds to normal RT (step S173).

  By the way, in the normal RT, as in the general state, when the game is executed for a certain period, the number of medals that the player wagers to execute the game within the certain period than the number of medals paid out as a result of the game. Will be more. That is, the normal RT is a gaming state in which the number of medals decreases along with the player executing a game, as in the general state.

  The probability that each winning combination wins in the internal lottery in each game state during the general state, normal RT, chance RT (chance RT1, chance RT2, chance RT3), SB, inside bonus, and bonus is shown in FIG. As shown in

  By the way, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the result information of the internal lottery is output from the main board 409 to the CPU 1118 of the effect control board 510 as an information command. The CPU 1118 of the effect control board 510 that has received the result information of the internal lottery output from the main board 409 includes means for executing an effect using, for example, the image display 500 or / and the speaker 512 based on the result information. . For example, in the chance RT, when the result of the internal lottery is any one of “AT1” to “AT10”, an appropriate pressing order for the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c is, for example, the image display 500 or / and the speaker. It is clearly shown by the production using 512. As described above, when the result of the internal lottery is any one of “AT1” to “AT10”, for example, an effect that clearly indicates to the player the proper pressing order for the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c is, for example, a general state. Or not normally RT. Therefore, when the result of the internal lottery is any one of “AT1” to “AT10”, “AT1” is more controlled when the chance RT is controlled than when controlled in the general state or normal RT. It becomes easy for the player to display the symbol combinations corresponding to “AT10” on the active line. In this respect, the chance RT can be said to be a gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the general state or the normal RT.

  Thus, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming machine is controlled to one of the gaming states including the normal state (general state or normal RT) and the chance RT (chance RT1, chance RT2, chance RT3). .

  In the normal state described above, both the normal replay combination and the SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) combination are subjected to internal lottery as a single combination that is not selected at the same time as the other combination. In the normal state, the loss is selected with a predetermined probability.

  In the chance RT (chance RT1, chance RT2, chance RT3), the probability of selecting the SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) combination is 600 / 60,000, which is the same probability as in the normal state. However, in the chance RT, the internal lottery is performed so that the normal replay combination and the SB combination are selected at the same lottery opportunity.

  That is, in the chance RT (chance RT1, chance RT2, chance RT3), the SB role and the normal replay role are selected at the same time instead of the SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) role that was only a single role in the normal state. Become a role. However, the normal replay combination that was a single combination in the normal state remains the single combination even in the chance RT. That is, in the chance RT, the probability that the normal replay combination is selected increases by the amount that the normal replay combination is selected in duplicate with the SB combination. In the chance RT2 of the chance RTs, a normal replay role is selected in place of the loss.

  Further, in this gaming machine, when an internal combination of the SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) and the normal replay combination is selected in the internal lottery at the chance RT, and the normal replay combination that does not overlap with the SB combination When the single role is selected, stop control of the reels 301a to 301c in the rotation display state is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 1 condition device is displayed on the active line. Is called. Here, when a duplicate combination of the SB combination and the normal replay combination is selected, the symbol combination corresponding to the SB combination is not displayed, but winning the SB combination is an ART granting condition to be described later. Will satisfy the ART grant condition.

  In particular, when in the chance RT1, the loss probability is the same as in the normal state, so that the player feels that the expectation for winning the SB role and thus the frequency of satisfying the ART grant condition can be increased compared to the normal state. It becomes possible. Thereby, in chance RT1, it becomes possible to have an expectation as to whether or not the ART grant condition is satisfied, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest.

  In addition, when in the chance RT2, all things that were lost in the general state, the normal RT and the chance RT1 become normal replays, and the SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) role and the normal replay role overlap, and Even if any of the normal replay combination (single combination) is selected by the internal lottery, the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 1 condition device is displayed on the active line. Therefore, when winning the SB role is an ART granting condition to be described later, even if the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 1 condition device is displayed on the active line, the player displays it on the active line. It is difficult to determine whether or not the ART granting condition is satisfied from the pattern combination mode.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in principle, even when the duplicate combination of the SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) combination and the normal replay combination is selected by the internal lottery, A symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination (single combination) (a symbol combination corresponding to the replay 1 condition device) is displayed on the active line. However, even when the duplicate combination of the SB combination and the normal replay combination is selected by internal lottery, when the specific condition is satisfied, the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 1 is the best among the activated condition devices. Instead of reel control so that it is displayed on the effective line with priority, reel control is performed so that symbol combinations corresponding to other condition devices are displayed on the effective line with the highest priority.

  Specifically, when the combination selected in the internal lottery is “SB1 + normal lip” and the specific condition is satisfied, the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 2 condition device among the activated condition devices is the most. The reel is controlled so that it is displayed on the active line with priority. In addition, when the specific condition is established when the winning combination selected by the internal lottery is “SB2 + normal lip” and “SB3 + normal lip”, the replay 3 condition device among the activated condition devices The reels are controlled so that the symbol combination corresponding to is displayed on the active line with the highest priority.

  When the combination selected in the internal lottery is “SB1 + normal lip” and the specific condition is satisfied, among the activated condition devices, the symbol combination corresponding to the condition device of SB1 has the highest priority. Next, the reel control may be performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 2 condition device is preferentially displayed on the active line. Similarly, when a specific condition is satisfied when the winning combination selected in the internal lottery is “SB2 + normal lip”, among the operated condition devices, the symbol combination corresponding to the condition device of SB2 has the highest priority. Next, the reels may be controlled so that the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 3 condition device is preferentially displayed on the active line, and the winning combination selected in the internal lottery is “SB3 + normal rep. When the specific condition is satisfied, the symbol combination corresponding to the SB3 condition device has the highest priority among the activated condition devices, and then the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 3 condition device is given priority. The reel may be controlled so as to be displayed on the effective line.

  By the way, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, it is set as said specific conditions that the reel stop buttons 211a-211c are operated by the proper pushing order. Specifically, when an overlapping combination of an SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) combination and a normal replay combination is selected in the internal lottery, “Left → Middle → Right” is pushed in order, “Left → Right → Middle scissors, middle → left → right middle press, middle → right → left middle press, right → left → middle reverse, and right → left → middle reverse scissors One of the six push orders is determined. When the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated in the determined pressing order, the above-described specific condition is satisfied as if the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c were operated in an appropriate pressing order.

  In addition, when an overlapping combination of the SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) combination and the normal replay combination is selected by the internal lottery, any one of the above six pressing orders is determined. However, the number of push orders determined is not limited to 1 and may be 2 or more.

  Needless to say, the specific condition is not limited to the operation of the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c in an appropriate pushing order. For example, the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c may be stopped so that at least one reel or all of the three reels 301a to 301c are stopped at an appropriate timing.

  By the way, neither the SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) combination nor the normal replay combination is carried over until the next game is established. Therefore, even if the winning combination of the SB combination and the normal replay combination is won and the symbol combination corresponding to the normal replay is displayed in the current game, the SB combination will be supported unless the SB combination is won again after the next game. Since the symbol combination cannot be displayed on the active line, if the above-mentioned specific condition is not satisfied, whether the result of the internal lottery was a duplicate role of the SB role and the normal replay role is simply a single role It is not immediately recognized by the player whether it was a normal replay role. Therefore, if the winning combination of the SB role and the normal replay is won in the internal lottery, the above-mentioned overlapping role is won in the internal lottery until the ART game is actually executed after the winning game. Even if it is not, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation given to the player by performing various expected effects at any time, and to suppress a decrease in interest.

  Further, in the chance RT2 of the chance RT, a normal replay combination is selected instead of the loss. That is, all the extracted random numbers that were lost in the normal state are used as a normal replay role, and the probability of the loss is 0. Further, for the SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) combination, although the winning probability is 600/6000 which is the same as the normal state, it is an overlapping combination of the SB combination and the normal replay combination. That is, in this chance RT2, the normal state (general state, normal RT) or the loss in chance RT1 is won in the normal replay role instead of this loss.

  Also in this chance RT2, instead of the SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) combination that was a single combination in the normal state, the SB combination and the normal replay combination are duplicated combinations that are simultaneously selected in the same lottery opportunity. However, the normal replay role that was a single role in the normal state remains the single role in the chance RT2, and further, the normal replay role is the amount that was lost in the normal state. Therefore, in this chance RT2, even if the symbol combination corresponding to the normal replay combination is displayed, the appearance frequency is extremely high (in this embodiment, the probability of losing is 50% or more). Unlike the case of chance RT1, even if a symbol combination corresponding to a duplicate role and thus a normal replay role is displayed, the SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) role and the normal replay role are simultaneously selected in the same lottery opportunity. The expectation for what has been done is sparse. Thereby, in chance RT2, it can be made difficult to grasp | ascertain whether the ART grant lottery was performed from the combination of the symbols when the plurality of reels 301a to 301c are stopped. As a result, for example, in the case of performing an effect that clearly indicates to the player that an ART grant lottery is performed or that an ART grant lottery may have been won, a plurality of reels 301a to 301c are stopped. Since it is difficult to grasp whether or not the ART grant lottery has been performed from the combination of symbols at the time, it is possible to make such an effect interesting.

[Chance RT]
In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above, when the ART replay is won in the internal lottery in the normal RT, the chance RT is started from the next game.

  Here, the chance RT is a game during the game period from the start of the chance RT until the “bell bumps” are displayed on the active line. This chance RT can also be seen from FIG. Thus, the winning probability of replay is made easier to win than the general state. In the chance RT, the CPU 1118 of the effect control board 510 performs, for example, the image display body 500 and / or the speaker in order to avoid displaying “bell bumps” on the active line for a certain number of games. An effect using 512 is executed. That is, when the result of the internal lottery is any one of “AT1” to “AT10”, the reel stop buttons 211a to 211a in the proper pushing order are set so that “bell bells” are not displayed on the active line. An effect that prompts the user to operate 211c or an effect that prompts the user to operate the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c at an appropriate timing is executed. By operating the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c based on the effects urged in this way, the chance RT can be continued for a certain number of games. Then, when a certain number of games have been executed, the effect for preventing “bell bells” from being displayed on the active line is completed. As a result, any one of “AT1” to “AT10” is won in the internal lottery, “Bell bumpy” is displayed on the active line, and the chance RT ends.

  Further, during the chance RT, the game is executed in a manner that allows the player to recognize (identify) that the gaming state is during the chance RT. Specifically, it is possible to identify by chance RT display (by the image display body 500 or the like) or sound effects (by the speaker 512 or the like).

[Reel stop processing]
When the start-up process is completed, an operation for stopping the reel that continues to rotate at a constant speed (stop operation, that is, pressing operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c) is waited. FIG. 57 shows the contents of reel stop processing by the “table method” as an example. Hereinafter, the flow of the reel stop control process will be described.

  In the reel stop process, first, in step S201, a reel stop control table is selected in accordance with a condition device that operates in accordance with the result of the internal lottery in the game. This reel stop control table is prepared in advance with patterns corresponding to all the condition devices in a one-to-one correspondence, and these are stored in the ROM 1112 of the main board 409 as read-only table data.

  When the reel stop control table is selected based on the conditional device established in step S201 described above, a standby state is entered until a pressing operation of each reel stop button 211a, 211b, 211c is received (step S202). , S210, S217). In these standby states, whether each of the left reel 301a, middle reel 301b, and right reel 301c has already stopped, or the first reel stop flag is not ON (F = 0, that is, OFF) It is also determined whether any one of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c is pressed. Until all the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are pressed, the determination in step S209 is not satisfied, and the processes in and after step S202 are repeated.

  Here, the order in which the pressing operations of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are received (stop operation procedure) is set to stop operation procedures (or press sequences) called “forward press”, “reverse press”, and “middle press”, respectively. Say).

  The above-described “forward press” stop operation procedure refers to an operation procedure for stopping the left reel 301a first (that is, a procedure for pressing the left reel stop button 211a first). The operation order of the reels to be stopped after the first is further divided into two stop operation procedures of [left reel → middle reel → right reel] or [left reel → right reel → middle reel]. These two are collectively referred to as “forward push”. Note that the latter stop operation procedure is sometimes called “scissor push”.

  The above-described “reverse push” stop operation procedure is an operation procedure in which the right reel 301c is stopped first as opposed to “forward push” (that is, a procedure in which the right reel stop button 211c is pressed first). According to the operation order of the reels to be stopped after the second, it is further divided into two stop operation procedures of [right reel → middle reel → left reel] or [right reel → left reel → middle reel]. Divided. These two are collectively referred to as “reverse pressing”. Note that the latter stop operation procedure is sometimes called “reverse scissor pressing”.

  The above-mentioned “middle push” stop operation procedure refers to an operation procedure for stopping the middle reel 301b first (that is, a procedure for pressing the middle reel stop button 211b first). The operation sequence of the reels to be subsequently stopped is further divided into two stop operation procedures of [middle reel → left reel → right reel] or [middle reel → right reel → left reel]. These two are collectively referred to as “middle press”.

  In step S202, it is determined whether the flag indicating that the left reel 301a has been stopped (the left reel stop flag LF) is OFF (LF = 0), and the pressing operation of the left reel stop button 211a has been accepted. To do. If it is assumed in step S201 that the left reel stop button 211a is pressed first (first) from the standby state of the pressing operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c in accordance with the “forward press” stop operation procedure, step S202 is performed. The determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to Step S203.

  In step S203, it is determined whether the first reel stop flag is OFF (F = 0). The “first reel” as used herein refers to a reel that receives a stop operation first or stops first. In this example (“forward press”), the first reel stop flag is OFF (F = 0) because the stop operation of the left reel 301a is accepted first. Therefore, the determination at step S203 is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next step S204.

  In the next step S204, a first reel stop process is performed on the left reel 301a. In this first reel stop process, control of the stop position of the winning symbol corresponding to the internal lottery flag is executed based on the reel stop control table corresponding to the operating condition device.

  In step S206, the reel stop control table for the remaining middle reel 301b and right reel 301c is determined. As described above, since the slot machine 1 has only two effective lines, a right-up line and a right-down line, there is only one stop control table for the remaining reels (the middle reel 301b and the right reel 301c) at this time. Can be determined. That is, among the symbols in the symbol display window 401 of the first stop reel (in this case, the left reel 301a) (this is referred to as a stop eye, the same applies hereinafter), the symbol at the upper or lower position can be the winning combination symbol. If the symbol has a characteristic, a reel stop control table is selected that can align the corresponding winning symbol of the remaining reels (the middle reel 301b and the right reel 301c) on the effective line based on the symbol. It will be.

  In step S207, the first reel stop flag is set to ON (F = 1), and the process proceeds to next step S208.

  Next, in step S208, the left reel stop flag LF is set to ON (LF = 1), and the process proceeds to step S209.

  In step S209, it is determined whether all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are stopped. In this example, the left reel stop flag LF has only been turned ON, and the middle reel 301b and the right reel 301c are still rotating. Therefore, this determination is not satisfied, and the processing returns to step S202 and the subsequent processing is repeated. Run.

  Then, when the processing from step S202 is executed again, the left reel 301a is already in the stopped state, so the determination in step S202 is not satisfied, and the routine goes to step S210.

  In step S210, it is determined whether or not the flag indicating that the middle reel 301b has been stopped (the middle reel stop flag MF) is OFF (MF = 0) and that the pressing operation of the middle reel stop button 211b has been accepted. To do. Here, in order to follow the stop operation procedure of “forward press”, the pressing operation of the middle reel stop button 211b is accepted. Therefore, the determination at step S210 is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next step S211.

  In step S211, it is determined whether the first reel stop flag is OFF (F = 0) as in step S203 described above. At this time, since the first reel stop flag is already ON (F = 1), this determination is not satisfied, and the routine goes to Step S213.

  In step S213, as the middle reel stop process, control of the stop position of the winning winning symbol based on the reel control table corresponding to the operating condition device (in this case, the reel stop control table determined in step S206 above). Execute. At this time, the middle reel 301b is the second reel to be stopped (second reel), and steps S212, S214, and S215 are all bypassed, and the process proceeds to step S216, where the middle reel stop flag MF is turned on (MF = 1). Then, the process proceeds to step S209.

  In step S209, the left reel 301a and the middle reel 301b are only stopped, and the right reel 301c is still rotating and is in a stopped state (the right reel stop flag RF is OFF). Therefore, this determination is not satisfied, and the process returns to step S202, and the subsequent processing is repeated.

  Further, in the processing after step S202 for the third time, it is first determined in step S217 whether the right reel stop flag MF is OFF (MF = 0) and the pressing operation of the right reel stop button 211c is accepted. However, the subsequent processes in steps S218 and S220 are the same as the processes in and after step S210 (steps S211 and S213), and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In step S223, the right reel stop flag RF is set to ON (MF = 1), and the process proceeds to step S209.

  Finally, in step S209, since all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are in a stopped state at this time, this determination is satisfied, and the reel stop process ends.

  In the case of the “middle press” stop operation procedure, the same description as above can be made, and the details are omitted. However, since the “reverse pressing” stop operation procedure is partially different from the above description, it will be described below.

  The “reverse push” stop operation procedure differs from the “forward push” or “middle push” stop operation procedure described above in step S221 (determination of the remaining reel stop control table after the first reel stop process). is there. That is, in the “reverse push” stop operation procedure, only the right reel 301c is stopped, and if there is any winning symbol in the lower position among the stops of the right reel 301c, there are still two valid It is possible to arrange the winning symbols in any line. Therefore, at the stage of step S221, a plurality of reel stop control tables capable of aligning the corresponding winning combination symbols on any active line are prepared, and any one may be selected.

[Reel stop control]
In the reel stop process described above, reel stop control for drawing the winning symbol (corresponding winning symbol) corresponding to the establishment flag into the symbol display window 401 as much as possible (so-called pull-in control) is performed. Specifically, when a player's reel stop operation is accepted, a range that can be stopped in the symbol display window 401 (a range in which the corresponding winning symbol can be drawn, for example, four symbols). Minutes) is determined in advance, and if the corresponding winning combination symbol is within the range, control is performed to pull the symbol into the symbol display window 401 and stop the reel. The “retractable range” here refers to the maximum number of symbols that can be moved in the rotation direction of the reel from when the reel stop operation is accepted until the reel stops. Say. For example, if the pullable range is a maximum of 4 symbols, when a reel stop operation is accepted, the reel can be further rotated up to 4 symbols based on the position.

  Therefore, according to such reel stop control, even if there is no corresponding winning symbol in the symbol display window 401 at the time when the reel stop operation is received, the corresponding winning symbol is within the range that can be drawn. If there is, the winning winning symbol can be moved to the symbol display window 401 and stopped. In addition, by performing this pull-in control, even if the player is slightly ahead of the winning winning symbol, if the winning winning symbol is within the pullable range, the winning symbol is displayed as a symbol. It can be pulled into the window 401 and stopped. Therefore, it is possible to suppress as much as possible the occurrence of losing (the winning bonus cannot be obtained and the gaming bonus corresponding to the winning bonus cannot be acquired and the gaming bonus disappears).

  In the slot machine 1, when the condition device corresponding to the normal replay role, the bell 1, the bell 2, the ALL role, etc. is operating, it is necessary to align the corresponding winning symbol without requiring the player's attention. (See FIG. 46 described above). This is because, for the symbols constituting the symbol combinations corresponding to the normal replay role, bell 1, bell 2, ALL role, etc., the corresponding winning symbol symbols are arranged every four symbols at the maximum. Because.

  Further attention is paid to the replay symbols. On the left reel 301a, a maximum of four other symbols are arranged between the replay symbols and the replay symbols (see FIG. 46). As a result, in the left reel 301a, regardless of the position of the reel at which the stop operation is accepted, as long as the condition device corresponding to the replay function is operating, the replay symbol is always drawn into one of the active lines and stopped. be able to.

  Further, when the result of the internal lottery is a double combination of a bonus combination and a small combination, the small combination is preferentially drawn over the bonus symbol. If a winning combination of a bonus combination and a small combination is won, even if a symbol combination corresponding to the small combination is displayed in the winning game, a combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination will be displayed in the next game or later. It is.

  The above is an example of the reel stop process by the table method. In addition to this, there is a reel stop process by a control method, but since a known process can be applied to this, a specific description is omitted here. In this embodiment, either the control method or the table method of reel stop processing may be executed, and which method should be adopted may be determined as appropriate when constructing the control program.

[Determination process]
When the reel stop processing is completed, whether or not the winning combination symbols are arranged on any active line in the symbol display window 401 (whether the combination mode of the symbols corresponding to any winning combination is displayed) or not. Make a decision. In FIG. 58, the content of this determination process is demonstrated concretely.

  When all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are stopped by the reel stop process, the winning combination symbols are arranged on any active line from the stop eye mode in the symbol display window 401 (corresponding to the winning combination). It is determined whether or not a combination mode of symbols to be displayed is displayed). It should be noted that the stop eye particularly when all the reels are in a stopped state is sometimes referred to as an outcome.

  In steps S301, S302, and S303, it is determined whether the SB game is being played, the RB game is being played, or the BB game is being played. This is to determine the ON state (= 1) and OFF state (= 0) of the game state flags of the SB in-progress flag, the RB game in-progress flag, and the BB game in-progress flag.

  If the SB flag is ON (= 1), the determination at Step S301 is satisfied, and the routine goes to Step S390. Similarly, if the RB game flag is ON (= 1), the determination at step S302 is satisfied, and the routine goes to step S380. If the BB game flag is ON (= 1), the determination at step S303 is satisfied, and the routine goes to step S370.

  If any of the SB in-progress flag, the RB game in-progress flag, and the BB game in-progress flag is OFF (= 0), the determinations in steps S301, S302, and S303 are not satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S304.

  After executing the RT game end determination process (details will be described later) in step S304, the following steps S310, S320, S330, S340, and S350 are further performed according to the winning combination symbols that are aligned on any active line. Move on to either.

  In step S310, it is determined whether BB symbols are available. If the BB symbols are aligned on any of the effective lines (“red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol”), this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S312.

  In the next step S312, a BB game start process is executed. Here, as a BB game, a process for concentrating and playing a plurality of games where medals can be easily obtained is performed (details will be described later).

  In step S320, it is determined whether RB symbols are available. When the RB symbols are aligned on any of the effective lines (“white 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol”), this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S322.

  In the next step S322, an RB game start process is executed. Here, as an RB game, a process for concentrating and playing a plurality of games in which medals can be easily obtained according to the BB game is performed (details will be described later).

  In step S330, it is determined whether the symbol combinations corresponding to the SB combination (SB1, SB2, SB3) are available. If there is a symbol combination corresponding to the SB combination on any active line, this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S332.

  In the next step S332, an SB game start process is executed. Here, as the SB game, only the next game after the game in which the symbol combination corresponding to the SB role is displayed on the active line, the game is concentrated multiple times that makes it easy to obtain medals according to the winning probability for the winning role. Thus, processing for performing the processing is performed (details will be described later).

  In step S340, it is determined whether replay symbols are available. When the replay symbols are aligned on any of the active lines (“Ripbell symbol-Replay symbol-Replay symbol”), this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S342.

  In the next step S342, a replay game process is executed. In this replay game process, the MAX bet command is temporarily stored in the RAM 1114 in order to start the next game with the same bet number (MAX bet in this example) as the bet number in the game. Based on this command, the next game can be started as a replay.

  In step S344, the replay winning flag is set to OFF (= 0), and the process ends.

  In step S350, it is determined whether the small role symbols are available. If the small role symbols are aligned on any of the active lines, this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S352.

  In the next step S352, a prescribed number of medals are paid out in accordance with the arranged small role symbols (a prescribed number of medals are paid out from the medal releasing device 110). Then, the medal payout number is displayed (displayed on the payout number display LED 612). Thereby, the player is notified (notified and displayed) that the prescribed number of medals corresponding to the small role has been paid out.

  In step S354, the corresponding small role winning flag is set to OFF (= 0), and the process ends.

  If none of the winning combination symbols are on the active line, none of the determinations in steps S310, S320, S330, S340, and S350 is satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S360. Note that the outcome at this time is also referred to as “losing eye (disjoint pattern combination mode)”.

  In step S360, a losing process is executed. In this losing process, when the winning flag that is ON (= 1) at this time is a winning flag other than BB and RB, the winning flag is turned OFF (= 0). If none of the winning flags is ON (= 1) (in this case, the loss flag is ON (= 1)), the loss flag is turned OFF (= 0).

  The processing from step S304 to step S360 described above is processing that is executed in the general state, normal RT. Next, the processing after step S370 will be described. This process is a process executed in the case of a BB game (BB1 game, BB2 game), an RB game (RB1 game, RB2 game), and an SB game (SB1 game, SB game, SB3 game).

  First, in step S370, it is determined whether or not the BB game payout symbols are available. The “BB game payout combination” here is a general term for the ALL combination and the bonus game exclusive combination. Then, when the BB game payout symbols are aligned on any of the active lines, this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S372.

  In the next step S372, a prescribed number of medals are paid out in accordance with the BB game payout symbols that have been prepared (a prescribed number of medals are paid out from the medal releasing device 110). Then, the number of medals to be paid out is displayed (displayed on the payout number display LED 612), so that the player is notified (notification, display) that the prescribed number of medals corresponding to the BB game payout combination has been paid out. )

  Subsequent to step S372, in step S374, a BB game end determination process is executed (details will be described later). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S376, and RT game start processing (details will be described later) is executed.

  If the determination in step S370 is not satisfied, the process moves to step 378, and the establishment flag is turned OFF (= 0). In particular, in this example, since no omission occurs, the lost flag corresponds to the establishment flag. That is, in step S378, the loss flag is turned OFF (= 0).

  Next, step S380 and subsequent steps will be described. In step S380, it is determined whether or not the RB game payout symbols are available. The “RB game payout” is also a collective term for the winning combination having a payout during the RB game, as in the above-mentioned BB game payout. In this embodiment, the same as the “BB game payout”. It is. If there are RB game payout symbols on any active line, this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S382.

  In the next step S382, a predetermined number of medals are paid out in accordance with the RB game payout symbols that have been prepared (a predetermined number of medals are paid out from the medal releasing device 110). Then, the number of medals to be paid out is displayed (displayed on the payout number display LED 612), so that the player is notified (notification, display) that the prescribed number of medals corresponding to the RB game payout combination has been paid out. )

  Following step S382, in step S384, an RB game end determination process is executed (details will be described later). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S386, and RT game start processing (details will be described later) is executed.

  If the determination in step S380 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step 378 described above, and the establishment flag is turned OFF (= 0). Since this was demonstrated previously, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  Next, step S390 and subsequent steps will be described. In step S390, it is determined whether or not the SB game payout symbols are available. This “SB game payout” is also a collective term for winning combinations that have a payout during the SB game. If there are SB game payout symbols on any active line, this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S392.

  In the next step S392, a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the SB game payout symbols that have been prepared (a predetermined number of medals are paid out from the medal releasing device 110). Then, the number of medals to be paid out is displayed (displayed on the payout number display LED 612), so that the player is notified (notification, display) that the prescribed number of medals corresponding to the payout at the time of the SB game has been paid out. )

  Following step S392, in step S394, a CRB game end determination process is executed (details will be described later). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S386, and RT game start processing (details will be described later) is executed.

  If the determination in step S390 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step 396, and the establishment flag is turned OFF (= 0). Since this is the same content as step S378 described above, description thereof is omitted.

[BB game start processing]
If the determination in step S310 of FIG. 58 is satisfied, the BB game start process is executed. This BB game start process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S401, it is determined whether the BB flag (BB1 flag, BB2 flag) is ON (= 1). When the determination in step S401 is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S404. In step S404, the BB game flag is set to ON (= 1). Although not shown, the BB flag is turned OFF (= 0) at this time. Next, in step S406, the cumulative payout number count during the BB game is cleared. Thereby, accumulation of the cumulative payout number is executed from the next game. From the next game, the BB game is started with the same bet number of 3 bets (3 bets) as in the normal game.

  If the determination in step S401 is not satisfied, the process moves to step S402 and error processing is executed. Such a case corresponds to a case where the BB symbols are aligned even though the BB flag is OFF (= 0). In other words, this may occur when any illegal means (for example, goto action) is performed or when a failure occurs in the slot machine 1. Accordingly, in the error processing, the error lamp 604 is turned on, and other indications are made to notify the occurrence of an error to the above-described LED or the like.

[BB game end determination process]
Next, the BB game end determination process in step S374 of FIG. 58 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S451, in response to the payout of medals in step S372 of FIG. 58 described above, the payout number of the game is added to the cumulative payout number in the BB game.

  Next, in step S452, it is determined whether the cumulative payout number has exceeded 300 (200 in the case of BB2). If the determination in step S452 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S454, where the cumulative payout number during the BB game is displayed (displayed on the payout number display LED 612, etc. Note that the cumulative payout number is provided with a display LED or the like separately. It may be displayed on this). If the determination in step S452 is satisfied, the process moves to step S460.

  In step S460, after the BB game flag is turned OFF (= 0), the CRT game start flag is turned ON (= 1) in step S462, and the process is ended.

[RB game start processing]
If the determination in step S320 of FIG. 58 is satisfied, an RB game start process is executed. This RB game start process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S501, it is determined whether the RB flag is ON (= 1). When the determination in step S501 is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S504. In step S504, the RB game flag is set to ON (= 1). Although not shown, the RB flag is turned OFF (= 0) at this time. In step S506, the cumulative payout number count during the RB game is cleared. Thereby, accumulation of the cumulative payout number is executed from the next game. From the next game, the RB game is started with the same bet number of 3 bets (3 bets) as in the normal game. As a result, the player can play the game without feeling special discomfort compared to the normal game.

  If the determination in step S501 is not satisfied, the process moves to step S502, and error processing is executed. Such a case corresponds to a case where RB symbols are aligned even though the RB flag is OFF (= 0). In other words, this may occur when any illegal means (for example, goto action) is performed or when a failure occurs in the slot machine 1. Accordingly, in the error processing, the error lamp 604 is turned on, and other indications are made to notify the occurrence of an error to the above-described LED or the like.

[RB game end determination processing]
Next, the RB game end determination process in step S384 of FIG. 58 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S551, in response to the payout of medals in step S382 of FIG. 58 described above, the payout number of the game is added to the cumulative payout number in the RB game.

  Next, in step S552, it is determined whether the cumulative payout number exceeds 20. If the determination in step S552 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S554 to display the cumulative payout number in the RB game (displayed on the payout number display LED 612. The cumulative payout number is provided with a display LED or the like separately. It may be displayed on this).

  If the determination in step S552 is satisfied, the process moves to step S556.

  In step S556, after the RB game flag is turned OFF (= 0), the LRT game start flag is turned ON (= 1) in step S558, and the process is ended.

[ART game start processing]
The ART game is a game executed in the chance RT, and is executed when the ART replay is won in the normal RT (the game state shifts to the chance RT) and the ART grant lottery is further won.

  The ART grant lottery is performed based on a predetermined condition being satisfied. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, one of the predetermined conditions is that the result of the internal lottery is SB combination (SB1, SB2, SB3). That is, the ART grant lottery is performed based on the result of the internal lottery being the SB combination. When the ART grant lottery is won, it is determined which of the SART game and the LART game is to be executed. The ART grant lottery is not only performed when the result of the internal lottery is a single role of the SB role (SB1, SB2, SB3), but also a duplicate role with the normal replay (“SB1 + normal lip”, “SB2 + normal lip”, It is also performed when “SB3 + normal lip”).

  By the way, as described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the result of the internal lottery is an overlapping role of the SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) role and the normal replay role, unless a specific condition is satisfied. The symbol combination corresponding to the normal replay combination (single combination) (the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 1 condition device) is displayed on the active line. Therefore, if the gaming state is a gaming state where there is no losing, such as chance RT2 or chance RT3, or if the gaming state has a low probability even if there is a losing, whether or not an ART grant lottery has been performed is determined. It is difficult to grasp from the pattern combination displayed on the effective line. However, when the specific condition is satisfied, as described above, the replay 1 and the replay are more than the symbol combination corresponding to the normal replay combination (single combination) (the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 1 condition device). The reel control is performed so that a symbol combination corresponding to the condition device of 2, SB1, SB2, or SB3 is preferentially displayed on the effective line. Thus, in chance RT2, it is difficult in principle for a player to grasp whether or not an ART grant lottery is performed from the pattern combination displayed on the active line, but the specific condition is Only when it is established, it is possible to grasp whether or not the ART grant lottery is performed from the pattern combination displayed on the active line. Therefore, the player operates the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c in hope of being operated in an appropriate pressing order at the chance RT2, and the operation of the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c can be interesting. It becomes. In particular, even if the result of the internal lottery is a duplicate role, since it is a duplicate role of the SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) role and the normal replay role that will not bring the game result after the next game, The number of games that can be determined whether or not to be played is limited to one game.

  As described above, it is determined which of the SART game and the LART game is executed when the ART grant lottery is won. The SART game is, for example, an ART game in which 50 games are set as one set. The LART game is an ART game in which, for example, 100 games are set as one set.

  When an ART grant lottery is won once, a set of ART games is executed. When an ART grant lottery is performed during the ART game, one set of ART games is added each time the ART grant lottery is won. The ART game is continued until all of the added number of ART games are consumed. Hereinafter, the ART game start process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S801, it is determined whether the SART game start flag is ON (= 1). When this determination is satisfied, in step S802, for example, the number of SART games is set to “50”.

  In the next step S804, the SART game flag is set to ON (= 1). Although not shown, the SART game start flag is turned OFF (= 0) at this time. Thereby, the SART game is started from the next game.

  On the other hand, if the determination in step S801 is not satisfied, the process moves to step S810 to determine whether the LART game start flag is ON (= 1). When this determination is satisfied, in step S812, for example, the number of LART games is set to “100”.

  In the next step S814, the LART game flag is set to ON (= 1). Although not shown, at this time, the LART game start flag is turned OFF (= 0). Thereby, the LART game is started from the next game.

  If none of the determinations in steps S801 and S810 is satisfied, the process ends without performing any process.

[ART game end determination process]
Next, the ART game end determination process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In the above-described determination process of FIG. 58, when “bell bumps” are displayed on the active line, when the set number of ART games has been executed, the ART game end determination process is executed.

  First, in step S901, it is determined whether an ART game flag (SART game flag or LART game flag) is ON (= 1). If this determination is not satisfied, no processing is performed and the process ends.

  When the determination in step S901 is satisfied, in the next step S902, the number of ART games is subtracted by “1”, and the process proceeds to step S904.

  In step S904, it is determined whether the remaining number of RT games is “0”. If the number of ART games is “0”, this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S906, where the ART game flag (SART game flag or LART game flag) is turned OFF (= 0).

  On the other hand, if the determination in step S904 is not satisfied, the process moves to step S910, and it is determined whether or not “bell bumps” are displayed on the active line.

  When the determination in step S910 is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S906, where the ART game in-progress flag is set to OFF (= 0) and the process ends.

  If the determination in step S910 is not satisfied, the process ends.

[Direction control]
The above is an example of control by the main board 409, but in the slot machine 1, various effect operations are controlled by the effect control board 510 as the game progresses. This is executed by the effect control board 510 (mainly the CPU 1118) based on various commands (information command, output signal) output from the main board 409. As described above, various commands output from the main board 449 are temporarily stored in the RAM 1122. Then, based on the command, an effect mode prepared in advance is selected and executed. Such effect modes are stored in the ROM 1120 as an effect mode data table (not shown), and a plurality of effect modes corresponding to the command are prepared.

  For example, the production mode includes a game completed only by the game (hereinafter referred to as a single production mode), a game performed over a plurality of games (hereinafter referred to as a continuous production mode), and the like. Among these, the single-shot effect mode includes an effect that suggests the winning flag (implying effect, notification effect, details will be described later), an effect that informs the payout of medals (it may be an aspect that notifies the payout appearance and the number of payouts). There is.

  The suggestion effect is different from the effect (notification effect) that directly informs the player of the winning flag, that is, an effect that indirectly informs the winning flag, for example, the form of the winning combination corresponding to the winning flag. In other words, a display that expresses a color or the like is performed. The suggestion effect is also performed when the winning flag is not present (that is, when the game is lost). In this case, it is set as an effect of content that is difficult to notice that it is lost (for example, ambiguous content that can be taken with any winning combination). Thereby, it can be made difficult for the player to notice that the game is lost.

  For example, when the winning flag is BB, the notice effect can clearly know which winning combination the player has won in the game, such as “Bonus confirmed!”. This effect is more effective when executed for a winning combination (because a large amount of medals can be acquired) such as BB and RB that are pleasing to the player. That is, when a player wins BB or the like, it is possible to give a meaning to congratulate them.

  In addition, as a continuous effect mode, there are those corresponding to game states such as a general state, a normal RT, a chance RT, and a bonus. These are clarifications about the gaming state, and the player has a chance to determine whether the current gaming state is in normal RT, for example, by performing these effects (continuous effects). It becomes easy to distinguish whether it is during RT.

  During the ART game, a continuous effect is executed from the start to the end so that the player can recognize that fact. For example, a display for counting the number of times of the SART game, or a sound effect that gives a sense of crisis as the specified number of times is approached. In this way, the player can proceed with the game while checking how many remaining SART games there are.

  The effect modes described above can be executed as image display by the image display body 500, generation of sound effects by the speaker 512 or the like, light emission or lighting by LED decoration or the like. Such a production mode can make it difficult to give a boring impression when the player continues the game for a long time. The production mode is not limited to being executed by the image display body 500, the speaker 512, the LED decoration, or the like. For example, instead of the image display body 500, an EL display (Electroluminescence Display) or a dot LED may be used. Furthermore, dolls imitating characters, movable models, etc., and side reels (for example, they are placed at different positions from each reel, and can be started and stopped regardless of player operations as part of the production. It is also possible to provide various effects by providing illumination such as a lamp (for example, a rotatable light represented by a rotating lamp). By adopting such a method, it is possible to sufficiently entertain the player without using a liquid crystal display or the like.

(Characteristic configuration and operation in the first embodiment of the present invention)
Next, with reference to FIG. 65 to FIG. 67, in addition to the basic configuration of the slot machine 1 described above, a characteristic configuration and operation in the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 65 shows a data table related to lottery. FIG. 66 is a diagram showing a display example on the image display body. FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the game transition process.

The slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention can be expressed as the following technical idea.
When a lottery for a plurality of winning combinations is executed, a movable body with a symbol is rotated, and a symbol combination relating to a winning combination determined based on the result of the lottery is displayed.
A winning combination determining means for determining any of the plurality of winning combinations;
Privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege based on the symbol combination;
A privilege lottery means that can execute a lottery of whether or not to grant a privilege different from the privilege,
Even if the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is any winning combination, the player can receive a bonus by performing lottery by the bonus lottery means a plurality of times while the corresponding winning combination is determined. A lottery frequency increasing means capable of increasing the lottery opportunity to grant,
A gaming machine comprising:

  The above-mentioned gaming machine (slot machine 1) is determined based on the lottery result by rotating the movable body (reels 301a, 301b, 301c) with symbols when a lottery for a plurality of winning combinations is executed. A gaming machine that displays a symbol combination related to the winning combination (displays the symbol combination in the symbol display window 401), and the winning combination determining means (CPU 1110) determines which winning combination of a plurality of winning combinations. The privilege granting means (CPU 1110) grants a privilege based on the symbol combination (based on the symbol combination displayed in the symbol display window 401), and the privilege lottery means (CPU 1110) gives a privilege different from the privilege. A lottery of whether or not to grant is executed (for example, a lottery of whether or not to shift to the ART game is executed).

  The lottery frequency increasing means (CPU 1110) performs the lottery by the privilege lottery means while the winning combination is determined regardless of which winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means. The lottery opportunity to give a privilege to a player is increased by being able to execute multiple times. Details will be described later.

  Usually, the lottery regarding the winning combination is executed based on the operation of the start lever 210 of the player, and the reels 301a, 301b, 301c are started to rotate, and the player stops the reels 301a, 301b, 301c rotating. The player is stopped by operating the buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c, and a privilege is given to the player based on the symbol combination displayed in the symbol display window 401 when the button 211a is stopped (giving a medal, replaying, advantageous game) The game is running. However, although the lottery regarding the winning combination is executed once per game, the interest is reduced because there are few chances of lottery and it is not satisfactory.

  However, according to the above gaming machine, even if the determined winning combination is any winning combination, while the winning combination is determined, a lottery for giving a privilege to the player is executed a plurality of times. Increase lottery opportunities to grant special benefits to players. In other words, the lottery opportunity is increased by making it possible to execute lottery with the determined winning combination.

  In the following first embodiment of the present invention, no matter whether the determined winning combination is any winning combination, the lottery of whether or not to shift to the above-mentioned ART game while the winning combination is determined. A case will be described in which a player is satisfied and a decrease in interest is suppressed by executing multiple times (hereinafter referred to as privilege lottery). Details will be described later.

[Data table configuration]
Next, the configuration of the data table stored in the ROM 1112 will be described with reference to FIG. The ROM 1112 stores a data table related to the lottery, which is a data table referred to by the main board 409 (CPU 1110).

  First, with reference to FIG. 65 (a), a game state transition lottery data table for determining whether or not to shift the game state (transition to the privilege lottery game state) will be described. In the game state transition lottery data table, winning combination data indicating the winning combination determined by the internal lottery described above during the general game and selection rate data respectively corresponding to the winning combination data are defined.

  Specifically, the range of random values for the game state transition lottery is defined so that the game state transitions with the probability shown in FIG. 65 (a) while the game state is a general game (not shown). Then, whether or not to shift the gaming state is determined depending on whether or not the random number value extracted by the internal lottery falls within the range of random number values for gaming state transition lottery. When the game state transition is determined, the state shifts to a privilege lottery game state in which a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to the above-described ART game.

  Here, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the “general game” has a game state of a “privilege lottery game state” in which a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the ART game is a game state advantageous to the player. doing. The “privilege lottery game state” includes a low-probability game state in which a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to an ART game is executed once, and a high-probability game in which a lottery for whether or not to shift to an ART game can be executed a plurality of times. State.

  In the gaming state transition lottery data table shown in FIG. 65A, when the winning combination data is “Bell”, the probability (selection rate) of shifting to the privilege lottery gaming state is “1.3%”, and the winning combination data “Replay” ”Is“ 0.7% ”, the winning combination data is“ Watermelon ”, the transition probability is“ 65% ”, and the winning combination data is“ Cherry ”, the transition probability is“ 33% ”. ".

  According to the game state transition lottery data table defined in this way, if the game state is a general game, and “bell” or “replay” is determined by internal lottery, the probability of transition to the privilege lottery game state is low, but “watermelon” When a so-called rare role combination (for example, see FIG. 49) having a low probability of winning by internal lottery is determined, such as “Cherry”, the probability of shifting to the privilege lottery gaming state increases.

  Next, a lottery count data table for determining the number of lotteries for determining whether or not to shift to the ART game will be described with reference to FIG. In the lottery count data table, winning combination data indicating the winning combination determined by the internal lottery before shifting to the privilege lottery gaming state, and lottery count data corresponding to the winning combination data (in FIG. 65B, processing) Data).

  Specifically, the range of random numbers for the number of lotteries is defined so that the number of lotteries is determined with the probability shown in FIG. 65 (b) while the game state is the privilege lottery game state. Then, the number of lotteries is determined depending on whether the random number value extracted by the internal lottery corresponds to any range of the random number values for the number of lotteries. When the number of lotteries is determined, the number of lotteries determined as to whether or not to shift to the ART game is executed.

  The lottery count data includes lottery count data A (processing data A) in which one lottery is executed as to whether or not to shift to the ART game during the bonus lottery game state, and whether or not to shift to the ART game. The lottery number data B (processing data B) for which three lotteries are executed is defined.

  In the lottery count data table shown in FIG. 65B, when the winning combination data is “Bell”, the probability that the lottery count data A is determined is “80%”, and the probability that the lottery count data B is determined is “20”. % ”, When the winning combination data is“ Replay ”, the probability that the lottery count data A is determined is“ 90% ”, the probability that the lottery count data B is determined is“ 10% ”, and the winning combination data is“ watermelon ” In this case, the probability that the lottery number data A is determined is “15%”, the probability that the lottery number data B is determined is “85%”, and when the winning combination data is “Cherry”, the lottery number data A is determined. The probability that the lottery count data B is determined is “95%”.

  According to the lottery count data table defined in this way, when “Bell” or “Replay” is determined by the internal lottery while the game state is the general game state, the lottery count data A is determined when the bonus lottery game state is entered. The probability of being done is high. That is, if “BELL” or “REPLAY” is determined, there is a high possibility that a lottery will be performed once as to whether or not to shift to the ART game (high possibility of being in a low-probability gaming state). On the other hand, if a rare combination such as “watermelon” or “cherry” is determined, there is a high probability that the lottery count data B is determined when the bonus lottery game state is entered. That is, when “watermelon” or “cherry” is determined, there is a high possibility that a lottery will be performed three times as to whether or not to shift to the ART game (highly likely to be a high-probability gaming state).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 65 (c), an ART first lottery data table for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state (shift to the ART game) will be described. In the ART initial lottery data table, winning combination data indicating a winning combination determined by internal lottery during a general game and selection rate data respectively corresponding to the winning combination data are defined.

  Specifically, a range of random values for the initial ART lottery is defined so that the gaming state transitions from the bonus lottery gaming state with the probability shown in FIG. 65 (c) (not shown). Whether or not to shift to the ART game is determined depending on whether or not the extracted random number value falls within the range of the random number value for the first ART lottery. When the transition to the ART game is determined by the lottery (privilege lottery) on whether or not to shift to the ART game, the ART game is a first win and the game shifts from the general gaming state to the ART game that is advantageous to the player.

  In the ART initial winning lottery data table shown in FIG. 65C, when the winning combination data is “BELL”, the probability (selection rate) of shifting to the ART game is “10%”, and the winning combination data is “REPLAY”. If the winning combination data is “Watermelon”, the probability of transition is “50%”. If the winning combination data is “Cherry”, the probability of transition is “35%”. ing.

  In the ART initial lottery data table shown in FIG. 65 (c), the range of random values for the initial ART lottery is determined at random according to the number of lotteries. For this reason, a different range of random numbers for the initial ART per lot may be determined for each lottery (not shown). That is, when the winning combination determined by the internal lottery is “Cherry” and the number of winning is determined to be 3, the range of the winning value for the first time, the second time, and the third time may be determined differently.

  Specifically, the case where the hit value of “cherry” defined in the above-described hit value determination table is 0 to 99 and the first hit of the ART game at 1/10 will be described. The random number value extracted in step S106 described above Is “93”, and when the first hit value is 0 to 9, the second hit value is 40 to 49, and the third hit value is 90 to 99, the first and second times are ART games. Although it is not the first hit, since the extracted random number value corresponds to the third hit value, the ART game is the first hit.

  In other words, when three bonus lotteries are executed, the same result is obtained even if three bonus lotteries are executed, even if three bonus lotteries are executed if the same random number range for the first ART lot is referred to. In the first embodiment of the present invention, since different ranges of random values may be determined for each lottery, the same result may not be obtained for all three times (all three times are lost), the first time, the second time, the third time There is a possibility of hitting an ART game for the first time.

  In this way, in the first embodiment of the present invention, since the gaming state transition lottery data table of FIG. 65 (a) is defined, when the rare small combination is determined by the internal lottery, the bonus lottery gaming state is entered. Easier to move. For this reason, expectation can be improved with respect to execution of privilege lottery by a rare small combination winning.

  In addition, since the lottery frequency data table shown in FIG. 65 (b) is defined, when a rare small role is determined by internal lottery, a bonus lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the ART game during the bonus lottery game state. The number of times tends to increase. For this reason, many lottery opportunities can be provided to the player. Also, if you win a rare role by internal lottery, it will be easier to enter the bonus lottery gaming state, and the number of lotteries will likely increase. Expectations can be expanded.

  Furthermore, since the ART initial lottery data table shown in FIG. 65 (c) is defined, it is easy to shift to an ART game when a rare small combination is determined by internal lottery. For this reason, expectation can be expanded with respect to the transition to the ART game which is an advantageous game state by winning a rare small combination.

  In addition, as described above, since the range of the random value for the initial ART lottery may be determined differently for a plurality of lottery times, the bonus lottery is executed three times. The result is not always the same, and there is a possibility that the ART game will be hit for the first time at the first time, the second time, or the third time. Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the first hit of ART by lottery every time. Naturally, since the range of the random number value for the first lottery for the ART is determined at random, for example, the first and second times may be the same range of random number values for the first lottery for the first ART.

[Display example of image display]
Next, with reference to FIG. 66, an example of an effect mode that is executed in the image display body 500 while the gaming state is the general state will be described. FIG. 66A shows an example of an effect image in the case where the ART winning lottery is executed on the image display body 500. FIG. 66 (b) is an example of the effect image when the first winning lottery is executed on the image display body 500. FIG. 66C is an example of an effect image when an effect indicating that the transition to the ART game has been determined on the image display body 500 is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 66 (a), when the gaming state shifts to the bonus lottery gaming state, an effect image is displayed that informs the player how many times the bonus lottery of whether or not to shift to the ART game is executed. Is done. Here, an example is shown in which character information indicating the number of bonus lotteries is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 66 (a), a lottery frequency notification image 2501 composed of character information “I will go three times!” And a dog character image is displayed on the image display body 500, and a bonus lottery is given to the player. Notify that it will be executed once.

  When the privilege lottery is executed, as shown in FIG. 66 (b), the number of lotteries executed and the result of the lottery executed are displayed. Here, an example is shown in which character information is displayed when the first lottery is executed and the result of the executed lottery is lost. In the example shown in FIG. 66 (b), a lottery result information image 2502 including the character information “first time ×” and a dog character image is displayed on the image display body 500, and the first lottery is performed for the player. Notify that it was lost. When execution of the third privilege lottery is determined, the number of lottery executions and the result of the lottery executed are displayed for the first lottery, the second lottery, and the third lottery.

  Then, when the bonus lottery is executed and the winning is determined as a result of the lottery, as shown in FIG. 66 (c), an effect image indicating that the ART has been won first is displayed. Here, an example is shown in which character information indicating winning is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 66 (c), a winning image 2503 composed of character information “WIN” and a character image of a dog is displayed on the image display body 500 to notify that the ART game is started when the ART is first hit. .

  If the lottery is executed and the result of the lottery is a loss, it is possible to display the character information such as “Ooi” or “Sorry” on the image display body 500 so that the ART is not hit first. Notify (not shown).

  Further, while the game state is transitioning to the privilege lottery game state, information on the winning combination determined by the internal lottery can be displayed on the image display body 500. As described above, the lottery for determining whether or not to enter the bonus lottery gaming state, the number of bonus lotteries, and the bonus lottery use random numbers extracted by the internal lottery. Because the winning possibility is high, depending on the winning combination shown in the image display body 500 (when it is indicated that the rare small combination is winning), the player has a sense of expectation for the first ART hit. Can be improved.

[Game state transition processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 67, the gaming state transition process of the embodiment of the present invention will be described. In this gaming state transition process, the gaming state proceeds on the main board 409 (CPU 1110) in accordance with a processing procedure on a control program executed during a general game.

  The gaming state transition process is executed between steps S107 and S108 of the start process described with reference to FIG. 55 (not shown in FIG. 55).

  First, the CPU 1110 of the main board 409 executes a first lottery process (Step S2001). Specifically, the CPU 1110 stores the winning combination determined by the internal lottery in step S106 and step S107 (see FIG. 55) and the random value extracted by the internal lottery game state transition lottery data table (FIG. 65 (a)). ). That is, whether or not to shift the gaming state is determined depending on whether or not the random number value extracted by the internal lottery falls within the range of the random number value for the gaming state transition lottery described above. In this way, whether or not to shift to the above-described privilege lottery game state is determined by the first lottery process.

  Next, the CPU 1110 determines whether or not winning is made in the first lottery process (step S2002). That is, it is determined whether or not the transition to the privilege lottery game state is determined in step S2001. CPU1110 complete | finishes a game state transfer process, when not changing to a privilege lottery game state (step S2002: NO).

  On the other hand, when the CPU 1110 determines to shift to the privilege lottery gaming state (step S2002: YES), the CPU 1110 delays the timing for enabling the operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, 211c (predetermined time, reels 301a, A freeze state is set (waiting for the start of rotation of 301b and 301c), and variable processing is executed (step S2003). Specifically, the CPU 1110 stores the winning combination determined by the internal lottery in steps S106 and S107 (see FIG. 55) and the random number value extracted by the internal lottery in the lottery count data table (FIG. 66 (b)). To verify. That is, the number of bonus lotteries is determined based on whether or not the random number extracted by the internal lottery falls within one of the above-described ranges of random numbers for the number of lotteries. In this way, the number of executions of the privilege lottery regarding whether or not to shift to the ART game by the variable processing is determined.

  Next, the CPU 1110 determines whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied (step S2004). Specifically, the CPU 1110 determines whether or not the lottery number data A (processing data A) is determined with reference to the lottery number data table. In other words, it has been determined that a high-availability gaming state in which a bonus lottery regarding whether to shift to an ART game is executed three times or a bonus lottery regarding whether to shift to an ART game is executed once. It is determined whether or not the low probability gaming state is determined.

  If it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied (step S2004: YES), the CPU 1110 performs processing for setting the counter A (step S2005). Specifically, the CPU 1110 sets “3” to a lottery counter provided in the RAM 1114 in order to execute the privilege lottery about whether or not to shift to the ART game three times.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is not satisfied (step S2004: NO), the CPU 1110 performs processing for setting the counter B (step S2006). Specifically, CPU 1110 sets “1” to a lottery counter provided in RAM 1114 in order to execute a privilege lottery about whether or not to shift to the ART game once.

  Next, the CPU 1110 executes a second lottery process (step S2007). That is, the CPU 1110 displays the winning combination determined by the internal lottery in step S106 and step S107 (see FIG. 55) and the random value extracted by the internal lottery in the ART initial winning lottery data table (FIG. 65 (c)). Collate. That is, whether or not to shift to the ART game is determined depending on whether or not the random number value extracted by the internal lottery falls within the above-mentioned range of random numbers for the initial ART lottery. Thus, the privilege lottery about whether to transfer to an ART game by a 2nd lottery process is performed.

  Next, the CPU 1110 subtracts “1” from the lottery counter set in step S2005 or step S2006 (step S2008). Then, the CPU 1110 determines whether or not the lottery counter is “0” (step S2009). If the CPU 1110 determines that the lottery counter is not “0” (step S2009: NO), the CPU 1110 proceeds to step S2007. That is, the second lottery process (privilege lottery) is executed until the lottery counter reaches “0”.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 1110 determines that the counter is “0” (step S2009: YES), the CPU 1110 determines whether or not the second lottery is won (step S2010). That is, it is determined whether or not the shift to the ART game is determined by executing the second lottery process (privilege lottery).

  If the CPU 1110 determines that the second lottery is won and the transition to the ART game is determined (step S2010: YES), the CPU 1110 executes a transition process for shifting the gaming state to the ART game (step S2011).

  If the CPU 1110 determines that the second lottery is not won (losing) (step S2010: NO), the gaming state transition process is terminated.

[Operational effects of the first embodiment of the present invention]
Thus, in the first embodiment of the present invention, even if the winning combination determined by the lottery is any winning combination, the lottery that gives the player a privilege while the winning combination is determined. Increase the number of lottery opportunities to grant a privilege by running multiple times.

  Usually, the lottery regarding the winning combination is executed based on the operation of the start lever 210 of the player, and the reels 301a, 301b, 301c are started to rotate, and the player stops the reels 301a, 301b, 301c rotating. The player is stopped by operating the buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c, and a privilege is given to the player based on the symbol combination displayed in the symbol display window 401 when the button 211a is stopped (giving a medal, replaying, advantageous game) The game is running. However, although the lottery regarding the winning combination is executed once per game, the interest is reduced because there are few chances of lottery and it is not satisfactory.

  In particular, if the preset minimum game time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the previous game, the next game is restricted so that it cannot start (because it is in a wait state). A certain amount of time is required until the combination of symbols is displayed by the stop operation after the lottery to be determined is made. For this reason, since the opportunity to execute the lottery is limited, the lottery opportunity is small, and the interest for the game is reduced, and the game is stopped.

  However, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the winning combination determined in the internal lottery executed in response to the operation of the start lever 210 (the winning combination determined in step S106 and step S107 (see FIG. 55)) Even if the winning combination is determined, the lottery opportunities are increased by executing a lottery (privilege lottery) on whether or not to shift to the ART game a plurality of times while the winning combination is determined.

  Specifically, while the winning combination is determined in the internal lottery, the lottery for determining whether or not to enter the bonus lottery gaming state using the random number extracted to determine the internal lottery, the number of times the bonus lottery is executed By executing the privilege lottery, the lottery can be executed many times with the determined winning combination, and the lottery opportunities are increased. That is, instead of executing a plurality of lotteries regardless of the winning combination determined by the internal lottery, the privilege lottery that gives the player benefit by the winning combination determined by the internal lottery can be executed a plurality of times.

  And as mentioned above, in order to perform the lottery of whether or not to shift to the bonus lottery gaming state, the number of bonus lotteries, and the bonus lottery using the random value extracted by the internal lottery, a new random number is added to each lottery. Since it is not necessary to extract, the number of lotteries can be increased while reducing the processing amount of the lottery process.

  In particular, when the role of a specific winning combination (for example, strong cherry, strong watermelon, etc.) is determined in the internal lottery when the expectation of the privilege lottery is high in the internal lottery (the expectation level that is the first hit of ART is high) You may have been elected to the winning role, so there will be more lottery opportunities for bonus lottery, and if you can get lots of lottery opportunities, you can expect to be the first to win ART, In addition, when execution of the privilege lottery is determined a plurality of times, it is possible to increase the expectation with respect to the initial ART for each lottery in which the privilege lottery is executed.

  In particular, when winning in the bonus lottery, the game shifts to an ART game that gives a lot of medals to the player. Therefore, if the winning combination determined in the internal lottery is a specific winning combination, a game that can acquire many medals The player can have a great sense of expectation for the transition to the state.

  As described above, in the first embodiment of the present invention, since the gaming state transition lottery data table (FIG. 65 (a)) is defined, the internal lottery executed when the start lever 210 is operated. When a rare small combination is determined by this, it becomes easy to shift to the privilege lottery game state. For this reason, expectation can be improved with respect to execution of privilege lottery by a rare small combination winning.

  In addition, since the lottery count data table (FIG. 65 (b)) is prescribed, if a rare small role is determined by an internal lottery executed with the operation of the start lever 210, the bonus lottery game state The number of lotteries for determining whether to shift to the ART game is likely to increase. For this reason, many lottery opportunities can be provided to the player. In addition, if you win a rare small role by lottery, it is easy to move to the bonus lottery game state, and the possibility of increasing the number of lotteries is high. Can be inflated.

  Further, since the ART initial winning lottery data table (FIG. 65 (c)) is defined, when a rare small combination is determined by a lottery executed with the operation of the start lever 210, the ART game is entered. It becomes easy. For this reason, expectation can be expanded with respect to the transition to the ART game which is an advantageous game state by winning a rare small combination.

  In addition, in the ART initial lottery data table (FIG. 65 (c)), the range of random values for the initial ART lottery is determined at random according to the number of lotteries, so the lottery for the first ART lot is different for each lottery. May be determined (not shown). In other words, when the winning combination data is “Cherry” and the number of wins is determined to be 3 times, the range of the winning value is randomly determined for the first, second, and third times. There is a case. In this way, since a range of different random numbers may be determined for each lottery, the same result may not be obtained in all three times, and it is possible to hit the ART game for the first time at the first time, the second time, or the third time. There is sex. For this reason, a sense of expectation can be given to the first hit of ART for each lottery.

(Characteristic configuration and operation in other embodiments of the first embodiment of the present invention)
Next, a characteristic configuration and operation of another embodiment of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. Note that the slot machine 1 according to another embodiment has substantially the same configuration and the like as the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, and thus the description of the same configuration is omitted.

[Performance lottery execution timing in other embodiments]
In the above-described first embodiment of the present invention, the privilege lottery delays the timing for enabling the operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, 211c (so-called freeze for a predetermined time to wait for the start of rotation of the reels 301a, 301b, 301c). In the wait state for restricting the next game from starting before the minimum game time (for example, 4.1 seconds) elapses from the previous game start. May be executed. In this way, even if the privilege lottery is executed during the wait state, the lottery opportunities for granting the privilege can be increased. Further, even if it is a case where the wait state is not reached, the privilege lottery may be executed.

  Since there is a waiting time from when the start lever 210 is operated to when the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are operated by entering the wait state, the waiting time is used to make the above-described FIG. ) Can be enjoyed by the player over a predetermined time (notification number teaching means). Furthermore, when the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are operated for a predetermined period or less (a state in which there is almost no weight), the number of notifications can be taught suddenly (quick teaching means). Thus, by providing the notification number teaching means and the haste teaching means, it is possible to make the player who wants to immediately operate the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c entertain.

  Further, the privilege lottery may be executed after all the reels 301a, 301b, 301c are stopped. In this case, when the winning combination determined by the lottery executed with the operation of the start lever 210 is a rare small combination, it is easy to shift to the privilege lottery gaming state, and the number of lotteries is likely to increase. By making it easier to determine the transition (by making it easier to hit the ART for the first time), it is possible to expand the expectation that the symbol based on the rare small combination will be displayed in the symbol display window 401, and based on the rare small combination. When the symbol is displayed in the symbol display window 401, it is possible to further improve the feeling of expectation for the first ART. For example, when a so-called rare small role with a high expectation of the number of lotteries for the bonus lottery is displayed in the symbol display window 401, the above-mentioned notification frequency teaching means is executed to execute the bonus lottery, thereby In this way, it is possible to provide a novel game characteristic such as how many special prize lots are given to a player, instead of the game characteristic that has been expected for whether or not the special prize lottery has been won.

  As described above, when the privilege lottery is executed during the wait state, all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are stopped in a predetermined game state (the game state is the general state) in order to create the wait state. Thus, after the result of the game is shown to the player, the promotion effect having the same content is executed for each game. That is, when any of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c before the game result is displayed is in a rotating state, the player has a sense of expectation for the combination of symbols to be stopped and displayed on the symbol display window 401. In the form, the execution of the promotion effect is started after the result of the game is shown by displaying the symbol in the symbol display window 401, and the promotion effect is the same effect content for each game. Stop paying attention to the promotional performance and make it less promising. And, by executing the promotion effect that is the same effect content for each game, the player will not pay attention to the effect because the player will not want to see the effect, and the game speed can be accelerated because it can not have a sense of expectation To promote high-speed digestion of the game and create a weight state.

  Then, if a wait state is created and a privilege lottery is executed during this wait state, a wait state that has little relation to a game (a game from the reels 301a, 301b, 301 rotating to the stop) is wasted time. Since the entire game can be enjoyed, the entire game period can be enjoyed. In addition, by using a time unrelated to this game, it is possible to increase a lottery opportunity to give a privilege to the player.

  In the first embodiment of the present invention described above, the privilege lottery delays the timing for enabling the operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c (waits for the start of rotation of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c for a predetermined time). Although the case where the operation is performed during the so-called freeze has been described, after the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are rotated and one or two of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are operated, The privilege lottery can be executed during the freeze that delays the timing for enabling the operation of the remaining reel stop buttons 211. Even if the bonus lottery is executed during such a freeze, the lottery opportunities for granting the bonus to the player can be increased.

  Further, a privilege lottery can be executed while the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are rotating. As described above, even if the bonus lottery is executed during the rotation of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c, it is possible to increase the lottery opportunities for giving a bonus to the player.

  Further, in the period for executing the bonus lottery as described above, the player can execute the bonus lottery when the player operates the operation unit such as the start lever 210 and the reel stop button 211, for example. In this case, by performing an effect that prompts the player to operate the start lever 210 or the like (not illustrated, an effect such as drawing the next time the start lever 210 or the like is operated!) The start lever 210 and the like can be operated with a sense of expectation for the first hit of the ART. Conventionally, it is known that a winning combination lottery is performed with the start lever 210, and the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c basically stop the rotating reels 301a, 301b, and 301c. However, if the above-described effect is performed while the operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c is enabled, the meaning of operating the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c stops the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c. It is also possible to provide a profitable means that can provide a player with two or more interests in one operation, that is, performing a lottery.

[Special lottery in other embodiments]
In the first embodiment of the present invention described above, the ART initial lottery data table (FIG. 65 (c)) randomly determines the range of random values for the lottery executed for the initial ART for a lottery executed a plurality of times. In the above, a case has been described where the range of random numbers for lottery for the first ART that is different for each lottery may be determined. Can be determined. That is, as described above, the random number value extracted when the winning combination is determined in the internal lottery is used, but in the case of a loss in the privilege lottery, the range of the random number value for the next lottery for the first ART is determined at random. Even in this case, the result will not always be the same for all three times, and there is a possibility of first hitting the ART game at the first, second, or third time. A sense of expectation can be given. As described above, since the range of the random number value for the first ART lottery is determined randomly, for example, the first and second random number values for the first ART lottery may be the same range. However, since the result of the lottery does not change within the same random number range, when the same random value range is determined, the random number range may be repeatedly determined until a different random value range is determined ( Re-acquisition means).

  Moreover, in 1st Embodiment of this invention mentioned above, although the lottery of whether to transfer to a privilege lottery game state, the frequency | count of privilege lottery, and a privilege lottery demonstrated the case where the random number extracted by internal lottery was used, A random number value can be separately extracted for each lottery without using the random number value of the internal lottery. In this way, even if a random number value is extracted separately, the lottery opportunities for giving a privilege to the player can be increased.

  In particular, when a random number value is separately extracted for each lot without using the random number value of the internal lottery, the range of random values for the lottery for the first ART can be determined at random in the case of a loss in the bonus lottery ( You may decide at random for each lottery regardless of losing). That is, a random value is extracted separately for each lottery, and in the case of a loss in the bonus lottery, the range of random values for the next ART first lottery is randomly determined (random acquisition means). Even in this case, the result will not always be the same for all three times, and there is a possibility of first hitting the ART game at the first, second, or third time. A sense of expectation can be given. In addition, you may provide the re-acquisition means mentioned above.

  In addition, when a random value is separately extracted for each lot without using the random number of the internal lottery, the random number can be changed by changing the extraction range of random numbers extracted in the case of a loss in the privilege lottery. In other words, if the current bonus lottery is lost, the extraction range of the random value for the next first ART lottery is changed to an extraction range different from the previous one (random number extraction range changing means). For example, when the privilege lottery is executed three times, a random value is extracted from the extraction range of 0 to 99 at the first time, and the winning value in the bonus lottery is 0 to 299, and the bonus lottery is lost. If the random value is extracted from the extraction range of 100 to 199 so that the random value extracted at the second time is different from the random value extracted at the first time, and the bonus lottery is won at the second time, the third time is the second time The same random number value can be used, and in the case of a loss in the second privilege drawing, the random number extracted in the third time is disturbed from the extraction range of 200 to 299 so that the random number value extracted in the first time and the second time is different. Extract numeric values. As a result, the same result is not necessarily obtained three times, and it is possible to make it possible to hit the ART game for the first time at the first time, the second time, or the third time.

  Furthermore, when a random number value is separately extracted for each lottery without using the random number value of the internal lottery, the random number value can be changed by adding or subtracting a predetermined value to the random number extracted in the case of a loss in the privilege lottery. it can. For example, in the case where the privilege lottery is executed three times, a random number value of 155 is extracted at the first time, and in the case of a loss in the privilege lottery, the arbitrarily determined 64 is added to the random number value extracted at the first time. Let 219 be a random value (random value adding means, random value subtracting means). In this way, an arbitrary value is added to or subtracted from the extracted random number value so that the same result is not necessarily obtained three times, and the ART game is first hit in either the first time, the second time, or the third time. There can be a possibility.

  In addition, when a random value is separately extracted for each lottery without using the random number of the internal lottery, the extraction cycle for extracting the random number can be made different from the previous extraction cycle. For example, when a bonus lottery is executed, when a random value is extracted at a cycle of 0.001 seconds, when the first bonus lottery is lost, the second cycle exceeds the first cycle (for example, 0. 0). Random numbers can be extracted by shifting the period, for example, by extracting after 002 seconds (random number extraction period excess means). In this way, there is a possibility that the ART game may be hit first in either the first, second, or third time by changing the extraction cycle for extracting random numbers so that the same result is not necessarily obtained three times. Can be.

  Furthermore, when a random number value is extracted separately for each lot without using the random number value of the internal lottery, the extraction cycle for extracting the random number can be changed. For example, when a bonus lottery is executed, a random number value is extracted at a cycle of 0.001 second for the first time, and when the bonus lottery is lost, a random number value is extracted at a cycle of 0.002 seconds different from the first time for the second time. (Random number extraction cycle changing means). In this way, the extraction cycle for extracting random numbers is changed so that there is a possibility of first hitting an ART game at the first time, the second time, or the third time so that the same result is not necessarily obtained three times. be able to.

  In addition, when a random value is separately extracted for each lottery without using the random number of the internal lottery, the time for extracting the random number can be changed. For example, the extraction cycle of random values extracted in advance during the bonus lottery is defined as 0.001 seconds, 0.002 seconds, and 0.003 seconds, and an arbitrary random number cycle can be selected from these. In this case, if the extracted random number value is determined to be 0.001 seconds at the first time and the lottery is lost in the privilege lottery, an extraction cycle different from the first time is selected for the second time and the third time (random number cycle time selection means). In this way, the time to extract random numbers is changed so that there is a possibility of first hitting the ART game at the first time, the second time, or the third time so that the same result is not always obtained three times. Can do.

  In the first embodiment of the present invention described above, the case where the lottery number of the privilege lottery is determined with reference to the lottery number data table (FIG. 66B) has been described, but may be determined based on the winning combination. . Specifically, when the winning role is “Bell”, the number of lotteries is “2”, when the winning role is “Replay”, the number of lotteries is “1”, and when the winning role is “Watermelon”, the number of lotteries is When “3 times” and the winning combination is “Cherry”, the number of lotteries may be defined as “5 times” and the number of lotteries may be determined according to the winning combination. In this way, even if the number of lotteries is determined based on the winning combination, watermelons and cherries (rare small roles) with a large number of lotteries are won in the internal lottery while increasing the lottery opportunities to give benefits to players. By doing so, you can expand your expectations for the first hit of ART.

  Further, in the above-described first embodiment of the present invention, the case where the game state transition lottery data table (FIG. 65 (a)) is referred to shift to the privilege lottery game state has been described. A privilege lottery winning confirmation mode is provided, and the privilege lottery can be repeatedly executed until the winner is won (privilege lottery repeated execution means). Thus, even if it is repeatedly executed until winning, it is possible to increase the lottery opportunities for giving a privilege. Further, by making a transition to either the privilege lottery gaming state or the privilege lottery winning confirmation mode, it is possible to enhance the expectation that the transition to the privilege lottery winning confirmation mode will be made.

  As described above, when the bonus lottery winning confirmation mode is provided, when the determined winning combination is “Bell” or “Replay” as a result of the internal lottery executed with the operation of the start lever 210, the bonus lottery gaming state is entered. If the winning combination is “watermelon” or “cherry”, it is easy to shift to the bonus lottery winning confirmation mode. In this way, when the winning role is a rare small role, it is easier to move to the bonus lottery winning confirmation mode, so if “watermelon” or “cherry” is won in the internal lottery, more expectation is expected for the first ART. Can inflate.

  Furthermore, in the first embodiment of the present invention described above, the case where the lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the ART game is executed a plurality of times as the bonus lottery has been described. However, the bonus game is executed during the ART game and the ART game is extended. (Addition of the number of so-called ART games, addition of the number of sets). As described above, when the bonus lottery is won, even if the ART game is extended, the lottery opportunities for giving the bonus to the player can be increased.

[Notification contents in other embodiments]
As described above, in the first embodiment of the present invention, when the initial lottery of ART is executed, the number of times of lottery execution and the executed lottery result are displayed on the image display body 500. The remaining number of lotteries and the lottery result can be displayed. That is, when it is determined that the first lottery of ART is executed three times and two lotteries are already executed, the character information “remaining once!” Is displayed on the image display body 500 (remaining) Lottery number notification means). Thus, by indicating the remaining number of lotteries, it is easy for the player to know how many lotteries are executed.

  In addition, it is possible to display the lottery result on the image display body 500 after the bonus lottery is executed without displaying the lottery result every time the lottery is executed. That is, it is determined that the first lottery of ART is executed three times, and the lottery result is not displayed while the lottery is executed, and any one of the three lotteries after the three lotteries are executed. Is displayed (the result notification means after the lottery).

  Furthermore, by configuring the lottery to be triggered by the operation of the start lever after deciding to shift to the privilege lottery gaming state, before the operation of the start lever 210, “3 times if you draw a cherry now ”Will be held!”, “If you draw a cherry, there is a possibility that a bonus lottery will be held three times!”, Etc. are displayed on the image display body 500, and if a rare small role is drawn, multiple It may be taught that a special lottery will be made (notice teaching means).

  In addition, when the lottery is executed in response to the operation of the start lever and the state shifts to the privilege lottery game state, the winning combination determined by the lottery may be indicated on the image display body 500 (winning combination suggesting means). For example, if a cherry is won, the background of the effect on the image display 500 may be easily displayed in “red”. For example, the cherry may have been won by an effect or character image that has a notional connection with the winning role. Therefore, the expectation can be further improved with respect to the high-probability gaming state and the first ART hit.

(Characteristic configuration and operation in the second embodiment of the present invention)
Next, in addition to the basic configuration of the slot machine 1 described above, characteristic configurations and operations in the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 68 is a diagram showing a data table related to lottery. FIG. 69 is a diagram showing a display example on the image display body. FIG. 70 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for game transition processing.

The slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention can be expressed as the following technical idea.
When a lottery for a winning combination is executed, a gaming machine that rotates a plurality of movable bodies to which a symbol is attached and executes a game that gives a player a privilege by a symbol combination displayed based on the result of the lottery There,
When the game is repeatedly performed, the number of game media used to execute the game decreases, and the high probability game state advantageous to the player and the low probability game disadvantageous than the high probability game state Gaming state control means for controlling to any one of a plurality of gaming states including at least a state;
Privilege granting lottery means capable of executing a lottery on whether or not to grant a privilege different from the privilege when the gaming state control means is controlled to the high probability gaming state and the low probability gaming state; Prepared,
The lottery table used for the lottery by the privilege granting lottery means is defined, and further, the lottery table that reduces the number of the lottery tables than the number of the plurality of types of gaming states that are superior or inferior to the player Mitigation measures,
A gaming machine comprising:

  The above gaming machine (slot machine 1) rotates a plurality of movable bodies (reels 301a, 301b, 301c) with symbols when a lottery regarding the winning combination is executed, and is displayed based on the result of the lottery. The gaming state control means (CPU 1110) is a game machine that executes a game that grants a privilege to a player by a symbol combination (the symbol combination displayed in the symbol display window 401). As the number of game media (medals) used to execute the game decreases, a plurality of types including at least a high-probability gaming state advantageous to the player and a low-probability gaming state disadvantageous to the high-probability gaming state The game state is controlled to any one of the gaming states, and the privilege granting lottery means (CPU 1110) is controlled by the gaming state control means by the high probability gaming state and the low probability gaming state. When it is controlled to a state, (run whether lottery proceeds to ART game) different benefits to impart whether to execute the drawing from the above benefits.

  The lottery table reduction means (CPU 1110) defines a lottery table used for the lottery by the privilege grant lottery means, and more than the number of types of gaming states given to the player. Reduce the number of lottery tables.

  Usually, the probability that the winning combination is won is the same, but by making it possible to execute the game in a plurality of gaming states that are advantageous or unfavorable to the player, a complex game characteristic is realized and an attempt to suppress a decrease in interest is made. . On the other hand, however, the more complicated the game, the larger the amount of software data.

  However, according to the above-described gaming machine, a privilege is given rather than the number of a plurality of types of gaming states (high probability gaming state and low probability gaming state in the following embodiment) given to the player. The number of lottery tables (ART first lottery table) used for lottery (whether or not to shift to the above-mentioned ART game) is reduced. Thereby, the capacity for storing the lottery table is reduced to prevent the data amount from increasing. Details will be described later.

  In the following second embodiment of the present invention, when the game is repeatedly performed, the above-described general state in which the number of medals used for executing the game decreases has a high probability of shifting to the above-described ART game. Has a high probability gaming state advantageous to the player and a low probability gaming state disadvantageous for the player because the probability of transition to the ART game is lower than the high probability gaming state, A case will be described in which a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to an ART game is executed in one lottery table (an ART lottery table to be described later) in the probability game state and the low probability game state. That is, the high-probability gaming state and the low-probability gaming state are common in that medals are reduced when the game is repeatedly executed, but are different in the degree of advantage (the probability of shifting to the ART game is different). In a high probability game state and a low probability game state, a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the ART game is executed with one lottery table.

[Data table configuration]
Next, the configuration of the data table stored in the ROM 1112 will be described with reference to FIG. The ROM 1112 stores a data table related to the lottery, which is a data table referred to by the main board 409 (CPU 1110).

  First, with reference to FIG. 68 (a), a gaming state transition lottery data table for determining whether or not to transition the gaming state to the high probability gaming state will be described. In the game state transition lottery data table, winning combination data indicating the winning combination determined by the internal lottery described above during the general game and selection rate data respectively corresponding to the winning combination data are defined.

  Specifically, the range of random values for the game state transition lottery is defined so that the game state transitions to the high probability game state with the probability shown in FIG. (Not shown). Then, whether or not to shift the gaming state to the high probability gaming state is determined depending on whether or not the random number value extracted by the internal lottery falls within the range of random number values for gaming state transition lottery.

  Here, in the second embodiment of the present invention, when the game is repeated and the game is repeatedly performed, the number of differences obtained by subtracting the number of medals used for executing the game from the number of medals awarded in the game. Although the expected value is negative, the “high probability gaming state” is advantageous for a player who has a high probability of shifting to an ART game, and the “low probability” that the probability of transitioning to an ART game is lower than the high probability gaming state is disadvantageous for a player. It has two gaming states, “probable gaming state”.

  In the gaming state transition lottery data table shown in FIG. 68A, when the winning combination data is “BELL”, the probability (selection rate) of shifting to the high probability gaming state is “1.3%”, and the winning combination data “Replay” ”Is“ 0.7% ”, the winning combination data is“ Watermelon ”, the transition probability is“ 65% ”, and the winning combination data is“ Cherry ”, the transition probability is“ 33% ”. ".

  According to the game state transition lottery data table defined in this way, when the game state is a general game, if “Bell” or “Replay” is determined by internal lottery, the probability of transition to the high probability game state is low, but “watermelon” When a so-called rare role combination (see FIG. 49) having a low probability of winning by internal lottery is determined, such as “Cherry”, the probability of shifting to a high-probability gaming state increases.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 68B, a lottery count data table for determining the number of lotteries for determining whether to shift to the ART game will be described. In the lottery count data table, game data indicating a game state and lottery count data (process data in FIG. 68B) respectively corresponding to the game data are defined.

  In the lottery count data table shown in FIG. 68 (b), in the case of “game data A” indicating that the gaming state is in a low probability state, the lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the ART game is executed once. “Processing data A” for determination is defined, and in the case of “gaming data B” indicating that the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, a lottery for determining whether to shift to the ART game is executed three times “Processing data B” for deciding to do is defined.

  According to the lottery count data table defined in this way, when the gaming state is the low probability gaming state, the lottery of whether or not to shift to the ART game is performed once, and when the gaming state is the high probability gaming state The lottery of whether or not to shift to the ART game will be performed three times.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 68 (c), an ART first lottery data table for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state (shift to the ART game) will be described. In the ART initial lottery data table, winning combination data indicating a winning combination determined by internal lottery during a general game and selection rate data respectively corresponding to the winning combination data are defined.

  Specifically, a range of random values for lottery for the first ART is defined so as to shift to the ART game with the probability shown in FIG. 68 (c) (not shown), and the random value extracted by the internal lottery is Whether or not to shift to the ART game is determined depending on whether or not it falls within the range of the random value for the first lottery for ART. When the transition to the ART game is determined by the lottery (privilege lottery) on whether or not to shift to the ART game, the ART game is a first win and the game shifts from the general gaming state to the ART game that is advantageous to the player.

  In the ART first lottery data table shown in FIG. 68C, when the winning combination data is “BELL”, the probability (selection rate) of shifting to the ART game is “1.8%”, and the winning combination data is “REPLAY”. , The probability of transition is “0.2%”, the winning combination data is “Watermelon”, the probability of transition is “55%”, and the winning combination data is “Cherry”, the probability of transition is “43%” ".

  In the ART first lottery data table shown in FIG. 68C, the range of random values for the first ART lottery is determined at random in accordance with the number of lotteries. For this reason, the range of random values for lottery for the first ART may be determined differently for each lottery (not shown). That is, when the winning combination determined by the internal lottery is “Cherry” and the number of winning is determined to be 3, the range of the winning value for the first time, the second time, and the third time may be determined differently.

  Specifically, the case where the hit value of “cherry” defined in the above-described hit value determination table is 0 to 99 and the first hit of the ART game at 1/10 will be described. The random number value extracted in step S106 described above Is “93”, and when the first hit value is 0 to 9, the second hit value is 40 to 49, and the third hit value is 90 to 99, the first and second times are ART games. Although it is not the first hit, since the extracted random number value corresponds to the third hit value, the ART game is the first hit.

  In other words, when three bonus lotteries are executed, the same result is obtained even if three bonus lotteries are executed, even if three bonus lotteries are executed if the same random number range for the first ART lot is referred to. In the first embodiment of the present invention, since different ranges of random values may be determined for each lottery, the same result may not be obtained for all three times (all three times are lost), the first time, the second time, the third time There is a possibility of hitting an ART game for the first time.

  In this way, in the second embodiment of the present invention, since the gaming state transition lottery data table of FIG. 68 (a) is defined, when a rare combination is determined by internal lottery, the high probability gaming state is entered. Easier to move. For this reason, expectation can be improved with respect to execution of privilege lottery by a rare small combination winning.

  Also, since the lottery frequency data table shown in FIG. 68 (b) is defined, the number of lotteries for determining whether or not to shift to the ART game is increased in the high probability gaming state. For this reason, when a rare small role is won by internal lottery, it becomes easy to shift to a high-probability gaming state, and further, the probability of shifting to an ART game is increased because a plurality of lotteries are executed. For this reason, expectation can be expanded with respect to the first hit of ART by winning a rare small role in the internal lottery.

  Furthermore, since the ART initial lottery data table shown in FIG. 68 (c) is defined, it is easy to shift to an ART game when a rare small combination is determined by internal lottery. For this reason, expectation can be expanded with respect to the transition to the ART game which is an advantageous game state by winning a rare small combination.

  In addition, as described above, since the range of random numbers for the initial ART lottery may be determined differently for a plurality of lottery times, the bonus lottery is executed three times. The result may not be the same, and the ART game may be hit for the first time at the first time, the second time, or the third time. Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the first hit of ART by lottery every time. Of course, for example, since the range of the random number value for the first ART lottery is determined at random, the first time and the second time may be the same range of the random number value for the first ART lottery.

[Display example of image display]
Next, with reference to FIG. 69, an example of an effect mode that is executed in the image display body 500 while the gaming state is in the general state will be described. FIG. 69A shows an example of an effect image when the image display 500 shows a gaming state during a general game. FIG. 69B is an example of the effect image when the first winning lottery is executed on the image display body 500. FIG. 69 (c) is an example of an effect image when an effect indicating that the transition to the ART game has been determined on the image display body 500 is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 69 (a), when the gaming state shifts to the high probability gaming state, an effect image for notifying the player that the gaming state is the high probability gaming state is displayed. Here, an example is shown in which character information indicating that the gaming state is a high probability gaming state is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 69 (a), a gaming state notification image 2601 composed of character information “high probability!” And a dog character image is displayed on the image display body 500, and the gaming state is indicated to the player. Notify that the game state is high probability. When the gaming state is a low probability gaming state, character information “low probability ...” is displayed.

  When the privilege lottery is executed, as shown in FIG. 69 (b), the number of lotteries executed and the result of the lottery executed are displayed. Here, since it is a high probability gaming state, three privilege lotteries are scheduled, two privilege lotteries are already executed, and an example in which character information is displayed when the result of the executed lottery is lost is shown. In the example shown in FIG. 69 (b), the text information “I will go three times!” Is displayed, and every time the privilege lottery is executed, “first time ×”, “second time ×”, and the third time from now on. By displaying on the image display body 500 a lottery result information image 2602 composed of the character information “third time...” Indicating that and the character image of the dog, execution of the privilege lottery three times for the player is scheduled. It is notified that the first lottery and the second lottery are lost, and then the third lottery is executed. Then, when the third privilege lottery is executed thereafter, the result of the third lottery is displayed.

  In addition, when a privilege lottery is scheduled once because the gaming state is a low-probability gaming state, the text information “I will go once!” Is displayed, and when the privilege lottery is executed, “first time ×” Alternatively, the character information “first time ○” is displayed on the image display body 500 based on the result of the privilege lottery.

  Then, a bonus lottery is executed, and when the result of the lottery is a win, as shown in FIG. 69 (c), an effect image indicating that the ART has been won for the first time is displayed. Here, an example is shown in which character information indicating that the lottery is won is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 69 (c), a winning image 2603 composed of character information “WIN” and a character image of a dog is displayed on the image display body 500 to notify that the ART game is started upon first hitting the ART. .

  If the lottery is executed and the result of the lottery is a loss, it is possible to display the character information such as “Ooi” or “Sorry” on the image display body 500 so that the ART is not hit first. Notify (not shown).

  Further, while the game state is transitioning to the privilege lottery game state, information on the winning combination determined by the internal lottery can be displayed on the image display body 500. As described above, the lottery for determining whether or not to enter the bonus lottery gaming state, the number of bonus lotteries, and the bonus lottery use random numbers extracted by the internal lottery. Because the winning possibility is high, depending on the winning combination shown in the image display body 500 (when it is indicated that the rare small combination is winning), the player has a sense of expectation for the first ART hit. Can be improved.

[Game state transition processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 70, the gaming state transition processing according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. In this gaming state transition process, the gaming state proceeds on the main board 409 (CPU 1110) in accordance with a processing procedure on a control program executed during a general game.

  The gaming state transition process is executed between steps S107 and S108 of the start process described with reference to FIG. 55 (not shown in FIG. 55).

  First, the CPU 1110 of the main board 409 determines whether or not to execute a lottery (Step S3001). Specifically, the CPU 1110 determines whether to execute a lottery for determining whether to shift to the ART game. It should be noted that whether or not to execute the lottery for whether or not to shift to the ART game may be executed using the random number value extracted by the internal lottery, or may be separately drawn by extracting the random number value. Good.

  When the CPU 1110 determines not to execute the lottery (step S3001: NO), the CPU 1110 ends the gaming state transition process. On the other hand, when the CPU 1110 determines to execute the lottery (step S3001: YES), the reels The timing for enabling the operation of the stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c is delayed (presence of the start of rotation of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c for a predetermined time) is set in a frozen state, and the first lottery process is executed (step S3002). Specifically, the CPU 1110 stores the winning combination determined by the internal lottery in step S106 and step S107 (see FIG. 55) and the random number value extracted by the internal lottery game state transition lottery data table (FIG. 68 (a)). ). That is, whether or not to shift the gaming state is determined depending on whether or not the random number value extracted by the internal lottery falls within the range of the random number value for the gaming state transition lottery described above. In this way, whether or not to shift to the above-described high probability gaming state is determined by the first lottery process.

  Next, the CPU 1110 determines whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied (step S3003). Specifically, it is determined in step S3002 whether or not the transition to the high probability gaming state has been determined by the first lottery process.

  When the CPU 1110 determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied, that is, when it is determined that the transition to the high-probability gaming state is determined (step S3003: YES), the CPU 1110 performs processing for setting the counter A (step S3004). . Specifically, the CPU 1110 refers to the lottery count data table (FIG. 68 (b)), determines lottery count data A (processing data A) corresponding to the game data A indicating the high probability gaming state, and performs ART. “3” is set in a lottery counter provided in the RAM 1114 in order to obtain a high-probability gaming state in which a lottery regarding whether or not to shift to a game is executed three times.

  On the other hand, when CPU 1110 determines that the predetermined condition is not satisfied, that is, when it is determined that the transition to the low-probability gaming state has been determined (step S23003: NO), processing for setting counter B is performed. (Step S3005). Specifically, the CPU 1110 refers to the lottery count data table (FIG. 68 (b)), determines lottery count data B (processing data B) corresponding to the game data B indicating the low probability gaming state, and performs ART. In order to enter a low-probability gaming state in which a lottery regarding whether or not to shift to a game is executed once, “1” is set in a lottery counter provided in the RAM 1114.

  Next, the CPU 1110 executes a second lottery process (step S3006). That is, the CPU 1110 displays the winning combination determined by the internal lottery in step S106 and step S107 (see FIG. 55) and the random value extracted by the internal lottery in the ART initial winning lottery data table (FIG. 68 (c)). Collate. That is, whether or not to shift to the ART game is determined depending on whether or not the random number value extracted by the internal lottery falls within the above-mentioned range of random numbers for the initial ART lottery. Thus, the privilege lottery about whether to transfer to an ART game by a 2nd lottery process is performed.

  Next, the CPU 1110 subtracts “1” from the lottery counter set in step S3004 or step S3005 (step S3007). Then, the CPU 1110 determines whether or not the lottery counter is “0” (step S3008). If the CPU 1110 determines that the lottery counter is not “0” (step S3008: NO), the CPU 1110 proceeds to step S3006. That is, the second lottery process (privilege lottery) is executed until the lottery counter reaches “0”.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 1110 determines that the counter is “0” (step S3008: YES), the CPU 1110 determines whether or not the second lottery is won (step S3009). That is, it is determined whether or not the shift to the ART game is determined by executing the second lottery process (privilege lottery).

  If the CPU 1110 determines that the second lottery is won and the transition to the ART game is determined (step S3009: YES), the CPU 1110 executes a transition process for shifting the gaming state to the ART game (step S3010).

  If the CPU 1110 determines that the second lottery is not won (step S3009: NO), the gaming state transition process is terminated.

[Operational effects of the second embodiment of the present invention]
In this way, in the second embodiment of the present invention, the number of types of gaming states (high probability gaming state and low probability gaming state in the second embodiment of the present invention) that are given superiority or inferiority to the player is determined. In addition, the number of lottery tables (ART first lottery table) used for lottery of whether or not to grant a privilege (whether or not to shift to the ART game) is reduced.

  Usually, the probability that the winning combination is won is the same, but by making it possible to execute the game in a plurality of gaming states that are advantageous or unfavorable to the player, a complex game characteristic is realized and an attempt to suppress a decrease in interest is made. . On the other hand, however, the more complicated the game, the larger the amount of software data.

  However, in the second embodiment of the present invention, it is determined whether or not to shift to the ART game rather than the number of multiple types of gaming states (high probability gaming state and low probability gaming state) given to the player. The number of lottery tables for the first ART used for the lottery is reduced. Thereby, the capacity for storing the lottery table is reduced to prevent the data amount from increasing.

  Specifically, when the game is repeated, the general state in which the number of medals used to execute the game decreases is a high-probability gaming state advantageous to a player who has a high probability of shifting to an ART game, and an ART game. Whether the game has two game states, a low-probability game state in which the probability of transition is lower than the high-probability game state and is disadvantageous for the player, and whether or not to shift to the ART game in the high-probability game state and low-probability game state The lottery is executed with one ART first lottery table. In other words, the high-probability gaming state and the low-probability gaming state are common in that medals are reduced when the game is repeatedly executed, but are different gaming states with different probabilities of shifting to the ART game. In a low-probability gaming state, a bonus lottery that provides benefits to the player is executed using a lottery table per initial ART, thereby reducing the capacity for storing the lottery table.

  And when winning in the bonus lottery, the game shifts to an ART game that gives a lot of medals to the player, so that the player has a great sense of expectation for the transition to a gaming state in which many medals can be acquired, The capacity for storing the lottery table is reduced. In addition, a long development period is required to realize complex game characteristics, but a lottery on whether or not to shift to an ART game is executed with one ART initial lottery table to influence the development period. Less.

  Further, as described above, in the second embodiment of the present invention, since the gaming state transition lottery data table (FIG. 68 (a)) is defined, it is highly probable that a rare combination is determined by internal lottery. It becomes easy to shift to the gaming state. For this reason, expectation can be improved with respect to execution of privilege lottery by a rare small combination winning.

  In addition, since the lottery frequency data table (FIG. 68B) is defined, the number of lotteries for determining whether or not to shift to the ART game increases in the high probability gaming state. For this reason, when a rare small role is won by internal lottery, it becomes easy to shift to a high-probability gaming state, and further, the probability of shifting to an ART game is increased because a plurality of lotteries are executed. For this reason, expectation can be expanded with respect to the first hit of ART by winning a rare small role in the internal lottery.

  Furthermore, since the ART first lottery data table (FIG. 68 (c)) is defined, it is easy to shift to an ART game when a rare small combination is determined by internal lottery. For this reason, expectation can be expanded with respect to the transition to the ART game which is an advantageous game state by winning a rare small combination.

  Furthermore, in the ART initial lottery data table (FIG. 68 (c)), a random number range for the initial ART lottery is determined at random according to the number of lotteries. In some cases, the range of random values for use is determined (not shown). In other words, when the winning combination data is “Cherry” and the number of wins is determined to be 3 times, the range of the winning value is randomly determined for the first, second, and third times. There is a case. In this way, since a range of different random numbers may be determined for each lottery, the same result may not be obtained in all three times, and it is possible to hit the ART game for the first time at the first time, the second time, or the third time. There is sex. For this reason, a sense of expectation can be given to the first hit of ART for each lottery.

(Characteristic configuration and operation in other embodiments of the second embodiment of the present invention)
Next, a characteristic configuration and operation of another embodiment of the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. Note that the slot machine 1 according to another embodiment has substantially the same configuration and the like as the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, and thus the description of the same configuration is omitted.

[Performance lottery execution timing in other embodiments]
In the above-described second embodiment of the present invention, the privilege lottery delays the timing for enabling the operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, 211c (so-called freeze for a predetermined time to wait for the start of rotation of the reels 301a, 301b, 301c). In the wait state for restricting the next game from starting before the minimum game time (for example, 4.1 seconds) elapses from the previous game start. May be executed. In this way, even if the privilege lottery is executed during the wait state, the capacity for storing the lottery table can be reduced. Further, even if it is a case where the wait state is not reached, the privilege lottery may be executed.

  Further, the privilege lottery may be executed after all the reels 301a, 301b, 301c are stopped. In this case, when the winning combination determined by the internal lottery executed with the operation of the start lever 210 is a rare small combination, it is easy to shift to the high-probability gaming state and to easily determine the shift to the ART game ( By making it easier to hit the ART for the first time, it is possible to increase the expectation that a symbol based on a rare small role will be displayed in the symbol display window 401, and a symbol based on a rare small role will be displayed in the symbol display window 401. If this is done, the expectation of the first hit of ART can be further improved.

  As described above, when the privilege lottery is executed during the wait state, all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are stopped in a predetermined game state (the game state is the general state) in order to create the wait state. Thus, after the result of the game is shown to the player, the promotion effect having the same content is executed for each game. That is, when any of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c before the game result is displayed is in a rotating state, the player has a sense of expectation for the combination of symbols to be stopped and displayed on the symbol display window 401. In the form, the execution of the promotion effect is started after the result of the game is shown by displaying the symbol in the symbol display window 401, and the promotion effect is the same effect content for each game. Stop paying attention to the promotional performance and make it less promising. And, by executing the promotion effect that is the same effect content for each game, the player will not pay attention to the effect because the player will not want to see the effect, and the game speed can be accelerated because it can not have a sense of expectation To promote high-speed digestion of the game and create a weight state.

  Then, if a wait state is created and a privilege lottery is executed during this wait state, a wait state that has little relation to a game (a game from the reels 301a, 301b, 301 rotating to the stop) is wasted time. Since the entire game can be enjoyed, the entire game period can be enjoyed. In addition, it is possible to reduce the capacity for storing the lottery table by using a time that is not related to the game, and to reduce the influence on the development period.

  Further, in the above-described second embodiment of the present invention, the privilege lottery delays the timing for enabling the operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, 211c (waits for the reels 301a, 301b, 301c to start rotating for a predetermined time). Although the case where the operation is performed during the so-called freeze has been described, after the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are rotated and one or two of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are operated, The privilege lottery can be executed during the freeze that delays the timing for enabling the operation of the remaining reel stop buttons 211. Even if the privilege lottery is executed during such freezing, the capacity for storing the lottery table can be reduced.

  Further, a privilege lottery can be executed while the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are rotating. Further, even when the privilege lottery is executed during the rotation of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c as described above, the capacity for storing the lottery table can be reduced.

  Further, in the period for executing the bonus lottery as described above, the player can execute the bonus lottery when the player operates the operation unit such as the start lever 210 and the reel stop button 211, for example. In this case, by performing an effect that prompts the player to operate the start lever 210 or the like (not illustrated, an effect such as drawing the next time the start lever 210 or the like is operated!) The start lever 210 and the like can be operated with a sense of expectation for the first hit of the ART. Conventionally, it is known that a winning combination lottery is performed with the start lever 210, and the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c basically stop the rotating reels 301a, 301b, and 301c. However, if the above-described effect is performed while the operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c is enabled, the meaning of operating the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c stops the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c. It is also possible to provide a profitable means that can provide a player with two or more interests in one operation, that is, performing a lottery.

  In addition, it can be set to a frozen state only when a privilege lottery is executed a plurality of times. In this way, the capacity for storing the lottery table can be reduced even in the frozen state only when a plurality of privilege lotteries are executed.

[Lottery table in other embodiment]
In the above-described second embodiment of the present invention, in the high probability game state, referring to the ART initial winning lottery data table (FIG. 65 (c)), the privilege lottery is performed three times, and in the low probability gaming state, the ART initial winning lottery data table. Although the case where the privilege lottery is executed once has been described with reference to (FIG. 65C), the privilege lottery can be executed using another lottery data table for the first ART. For example, in a conventional slot machine, in the lottery table referred to in the low probability gaming state, the winning combination determined by the internal lottery is “1/200” for “Bell”, “1/5” for “Watermelon”, “Cherry” In the lottery table that is defined to shift to the ART game with a probability of “1/10”, and the winning combination determined by the internal lottery is “1/100”, “watermelon” "/2.5" for "Cherry", and "1/5" for "Cherry", two lottery tables are required. However, in another embodiment of the second embodiment of the present invention, the winning combination determined by the internal lottery is “1/200” for “Bell”, “1/5” for “Watermelon”, “1” for “Cherry”. A lottery lottery is executed once in the low-probability gaming state and twice in the high-probability gaming state with reference to one ART initial lottery data table defined as “/ 10”. Thus, by making the number of lotteries different, the capacity to store the lottery table can be reduced with the same probability of shifting to the conventional slot machine and the ART game.

  Further, in the second embodiment of the present invention described above, the case where the game state transition lottery data table (FIG. 68 (a)) and the ART initial winning lottery data table (FIG. 68 (c)) are defined has been described. However, the two lottery data tables can be made common. That is, referring to one lottery table, the lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the high probability gaming state and the privilege lottery are executed. In this way, by sharing the two lottery data tables, the capacity for storing the lottery table can be further reduced.

  Furthermore, in the second embodiment of the present invention described above, the case where the lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the ART game is executed has been described (step S3001 in FIG. 70). You can prevent it from running. That is, while the game state is in the general state, it is possible to execute a lottery and a privilege lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the high probability game state in each game. Thus, the capacity for storing the lottery table can be reduced without executing the lottery for determining whether to shift to the ART game.

[Special lottery in other embodiments]
In the above-described second embodiment of the present invention, the ART initial winning lottery data table (FIG. 68 (c)) randomly determines the range of random values for the ART initial winning lottery for the lottery executed a plurality of times. Thus, the case where the range of the random number value for the first lottery is determined for each lottery may be determined, but the range of the random number value for the first lottery for the first lottery in the case of a loss in the bonus lottery is described. It can be determined randomly. That is, as described above, the random number value extracted when the winning combination is determined in the internal lottery is used, but in the case of a loss in the privilege lottery, the range of the random number value for the next lottery for the first ART is determined at random. Even in this case, the result will not always be the same for all three times, and there is a possibility of first hitting the ART game at the first, second, or third time. A sense of expectation can be given. As described above, since the range of the random number value for the first ART lottery is determined randomly, for example, the first and second random number values for the first ART lottery may be the same range. However, since the result of the lottery does not change within the same random number range, when the same random value range is determined, the random number range may be repeatedly determined until a different random value range is determined ( Re-acquisition means).

  In the above-described second embodiment of the present invention, the lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the bonus lottery gaming state and the bonus lottery have been described using the random value extracted by the internal lottery. Random values can be extracted separately for each lottery without using. In this way, the capacity for storing the lottery table can be reduced even if a random number value is separately extracted.

  In particular, when a random number value is separately extracted for each lot without using the random number value of the internal lottery, the range of random values for the lottery for the first ART can be determined at random in the case of a loss in the bonus lottery ( You may decide at random for each lottery regardless of losing). That is, a random value is separately extracted for each lottery, and in the case of a loss in the bonus lottery, the range of random values for the next ART first lottery is randomly determined. Even in this case, the result will not always be the same for all three times, and there is a possibility of first hitting the ART game at the first, second, or third time. A sense of expectation can be given. In addition, you may provide the re-acquisition means mentioned above.

  In addition, when a random value is separately extracted for each lot without using the random number of the internal lottery, the random number can be changed by changing the extraction range of random numbers extracted in the case of a loss in the privilege lottery. In other words, if the current bonus lottery is lost, the extraction range of the random value for the next first ART lottery is changed to an extraction range different from the previous one (random number extraction range changing means). For example, when the winning value in the bonus lottery is 0 to 299 and the bonus lottery is executed three times, a random value is extracted from the extraction range of 0 to 99 at the first time, and the bonus lottery is lost If the random value is extracted from the extraction range of 100 to 199 so that the random value extracted at the second time is different from the random value extracted at the first time, and the bonus lottery is won at the second time, the third time is the second time The same random number value can be used, and in the case of a loss in the second privilege drawing, the random number extracted in the third time is disturbed from the extraction range of 200 to 299 so that the random number value extracted in the first time and the second time is different. Extract numeric values. As a result, the same result is not necessarily obtained three times, and it is possible to make it possible to hit the ART game for the first time at the first time, the second time, or the third time.

  Furthermore, when a random number value is separately extracted for each lottery without using the random number value of the internal lottery, the random number value can be changed by adding or subtracting a predetermined value to the random number extracted in the case of a loss in the privilege lottery. it can. For example, in the case where the privilege lottery is executed three times, a random number value of 155 is extracted at the first time, and in the case of a loss in the privilege lottery, the arbitrarily determined 64 is added to the random number value extracted at the first time. Let 219 be a random value (random value adding means, random value subtracting means). In this way, an arbitrary value is added to or subtracted from the extracted random number value so that the same result is not necessarily obtained three times, and the ART game is first hit in either the first time, the second time, or the third time. There can be a possibility.

  In addition, when a random value is separately extracted for each lottery without using the random number of the internal lottery, the extraction cycle for extracting the random number can be made different from the previous extraction cycle. For example, when a bonus lottery is executed, when a random value is extracted at a cycle of 0.001 seconds, when the first bonus lottery is lost, the second cycle exceeds the first cycle (for example, 0. 0). Random numbers can be extracted by shifting the period, for example, by extracting after 002 seconds (random number extraction period excess means). In this way, there is a possibility that the ART game may be hit first in either the first, second, or third time by changing the extraction cycle for extracting random numbers so that the same result is not necessarily obtained three times. Can be.

  Furthermore, when a random number value is extracted separately for each lot without using the random number value of the internal lottery, the extraction cycle for extracting the random number can be changed. For example, when a bonus lottery is executed, a random number value is extracted at a cycle of 0.001 second for the first time, and when the bonus lottery is lost, a random number value is extracted at a cycle of 0.002 seconds different from the first time for the second time. (Random number extraction cycle changing means). In this way, the extraction cycle for extracting random numbers is changed so that there is a possibility of first hitting an ART game at the first time, the second time, or the third time so that the same result is not necessarily obtained three times. be able to.

  In addition, when a random value is separately extracted for each lottery without using the random number of the internal lottery, the time for extracting the random number can be changed. For example, the extraction cycle of random values extracted in advance during the bonus lottery is defined as 0.001 seconds, 0.002 seconds, and 0.003 seconds, and an arbitrary random number cycle can be selected from these. In this case, if the extracted random number value is determined to be 0.001 seconds at the first time and the lottery is lost in the privilege lottery, an extraction cycle different from the first time is selected for the second time and the third time (random number cycle time selection means). In this way, the time to extract random numbers is changed so that there is a possibility of first hitting the ART game at the first time, the second time, or the third time so that the same result is not always obtained three times. Can do.

  In the second embodiment of the present invention described above, the case of shifting to the privilege lottery gaming state has been described with reference to the gaming state transition lottery data table (FIG. 68 (a)). A winning determination mode is provided, and the privilege lottery can be repeatedly executed until the winning is made (privilege lottery repeated execution means). Thus, even if it is repeatedly executed until winning, it is possible to increase the lottery opportunities for giving a privilege. Further, by making a transition to either the privilege lottery gaming state or the privilege lottery winning confirmation mode, it is possible to enhance the expectation that the transition to the privilege lottery winning confirmation mode will be made.

  As described above, when the bonus lottery winning confirmation mode is provided, when the determined winning combination is “Bell” or “Replay” as a result of the internal lottery executed with the operation of the start lever 210, the bonus lottery gaming state is entered. If the winning combination is “watermelon” or “cherry”, it is easy to shift to the bonus lottery winning confirmation mode. In this way, when the winning role is a rare small role, it is easier to move to the bonus lottery winning confirmation mode, so if “watermelon” or “cherry” is won in the internal lottery, more expectation is expected for the first ART. Can inflate.

  In the above-described second embodiment of the present invention, the case where the lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the ART game is executed a plurality of times as a bonus lottery has been described. However, the bonus game is executed during the ART game and the ART game is extended. (Addition of the number of so-called ART games, addition of the number of sets). As described above, when the bonus lottery is won, the capacity for storing the lottery table can be reduced even if the ART game is extended.

[Notification contents in other embodiments]
As described above, in the second embodiment of the present invention, when the first lottery of ART is executed, the number of times of lottery execution and the executed lottery result are displayed on the image display body 500. The remaining number of lotteries and the lottery result can be displayed. That is, when it is determined that the first lottery of ART is executed three times and two lotteries are already executed, the character information “remaining once!” Is displayed on the image display body 500 (remaining) Lottery number notification means). Thus, by indicating the remaining number of lotteries, it is easy for the player to know how many times the lottery is executed.

  In addition, it is possible to display the lottery result on the image display body 500 after the bonus lottery is executed without displaying the lottery result every time the lottery is executed. That is, it is determined that the first lottery of ART is executed three times, and the lottery result is not displayed while the lottery is executed, and any one of the three lotteries after the three lotteries are executed. Is displayed (the result notification means after the lottery).

  Furthermore, at the timing before the lottery is executed in response to the operation of the start lever, “Now, if you draw a cherry, three special lotteries will be performed!”, “Now, if you pull a cherry, three special lotteries will be performed. May be displayed on the image display body 500, and it may be taught that a special lottery is made a plurality of times if a rare small role is drawn (notice teaching means).

  In addition, when the lottery is executed in response to the operation of the start lever and the state shifts to the privilege lottery game state, the winning combination determined by the lottery may be indicated on the image display body 500 (winning combination suggesting means). For example, if a cherry is won, the background of the effect on the image display 500 may be easily displayed in “red”. For example, the cherry may have been won by an effect or character image that has a notional connection with the winning role. Therefore, the expectation can be further improved with respect to the high-probability gaming state and the first ART hit.

  As described above, the slot machine of the present invention has been described based on the illustrated embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration of each part may be replaced with an arbitrary configuration having the same function. it can.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the gaming machine displays a variation display by the player's operation so that a specific winning mode is established based on the symbols displayed by stopping the variation display of a plurality of symbols. Although the case of a slot machine configured to be able to stop has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a gaming machine plays a game using coins, medals, game balls, tokens, etc., and a game medium such as a card that stores or stores information on the game value that is given to a player. Also good.

  Even if configured as described above, the same operational effects as the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention can be obtained.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 10 Clearance 21 Transparent plate 50 Model unit 90 Front opening / closing member 100 Outer main body 100a Rotating shaft 101 Bottom plate 102 Side plate 102a Convex surface portion 102b Guard portion 103 Top plate 104a Heat radiation port 104b Cord outlet 105 Partition plate 106 Projection step portion 107 Installation Piece 108 mounting piece 109 opening 110 medal discharge device 110a device main body 110b hopper 110c discharge port 110d overflow bottle 110e payout sensor 111 auxiliary storage box for game medals 111a medal full sensor 112 power supply device 112a device case 112b top plate 112c rear plate 112d front plate 112e Side plate 112f Slope plate 112g Vent hole 112h Leg portion 112i Vent space 112j Stepped portion 112k Mounting piece 112m Projection portion 112m-1 Projection piece 112p Hole 112r Bottom plate 112s Substrate 112t Setting key switch 112u Reset switch 112v Power switch 113 Wiring relay member 114 Boss hole 115 Rail member 116 Rail member 117 Stopper 118 Mounting tool 119 Main body side wiring 120 Mounting plate 121 Cover body 122 Connector board 123 Connector Substrate 124 Connector 125 Connector 126 Opening 127 The opening 128 Support tube 129 Wiring duct 131 External relay terminal plate 132 Through hole 133 Vent hole 200 Door-shaped front member 200a Through hole 201 Medal tray 202 Operation unit 203 Medal slot 205 Single slot Button 206 MAX insertion button 207 Medal selector 207a Solenoid 207b Insertion sensor 208 Medal return button 209 Storage release switch 210 Moving lever 211a Left reel stop button 211b Middle reel stop button 211c Right reel stop button 212 Medal pallet 213 Return bar 214 Transparent window 214a Transparent plate 214b Edge member 214c Through hole 214d Through hole 215 Locking device 215a Base member 215b Supporting piece 216 Forehead frame 217 Light emitting unit 217a Light emitter 217a-1 Light source 217a-2 Light guide plate 217b Reflective member 218 Fixing member 219 Groove 300 Symbol variation display device 301a Left reel 301b Middle reel 301c Right reel 302 Device case 303 Driving means 304 Bottom plate 305 Top plate 305 Top plate 306 Right side plate 307 Left side plate 308 Rear plate 309 Upper swash plate 310 Lower swash plate 311 Handle 312 Reel substrate 313 Cable 315 Retaining portion 316 Handle 321a ˜321c Reel band 331a Left reel position sensor 331b Middle reel position sensor 331c Right reel position sensor 341a Left reel drive motor 341b Middle reel drive motor 341c Right reel drive motor 400 Case member 401 Symbol display window 402 Reinforcement bar 402a Guide part 403 Bottom plate 404 Side plate 405 Rear plate 406 Top plate 407 Reinforcement member 408 Wiring work space 409 Main board 410 Boss 411 Wiring window 412 Concave step portion 413 Taper portion 414 Wheel 415 ４ 416 Hook portion 417 Triangular space 418 Temporary fixing member shelf 420 Hinge fitting 420a Fixed member 420b Rotating member 420c Short link 420d Long link 420e Fixed piece 420f Bearing piece 420g Superposition area 420h Superposition area 420h Superposition area 420j Pin hole 420k 421 Lock piece 422 Handle port 423 Case side wiring 424 Harness 425 Connector 426 Harness 427 Connector 427a Free hole 427b Ear piece 427c Screw 428 Connector holder 429 Holder main body 429a Receptacle 430 Through hole 431 Attachment piece 432 Button type panel fastener 433 Bench part 434 Bench side plate 435 Claw piece 436 Finger hook part 437 Cable groove 438 Wiring port 440 Guide rail 442 Locking hole 443 Skylight part 444 Reinforcement band 449 Main board 500 Image display body 500s Dashed area 501 Frame member (display panel)
502 Illuminating device 503 Substrate 505 Translucent cover plate 506 Tube frame 507 Translucent cover 508 Receiving unit 509 Engaging unit 510 Production control substrate 512 Speaker 600 Upper rail 601 Fixing member 602 Tool 603 Screw 604 Error lamp 606 Replay lamp 608 Start Ramp 610 Ramp 614 Ramp 623a Lower right line 523b Right upward line 700 Connection 701 Fixed sheath member 701a Preventing piece 702 Rod 702a Shaft hole 702b Hooking wall 703 Stopping shaft 703a Spring 704 Stopper 705 Groove 706 110
1112 ROM
1114 RAM,
1116 I / O interface 1130 I / O interface 1200 Hall computer

Claims (1)

When a lottery for a winning combination is executed, a gaming machine that rotates a plurality of movable bodies to which a symbol is attached and executes a game that gives a player a privilege by a symbol combination displayed based on the result of the lottery There,
When the game is repeatedly performed, the number of game media used to execute the game decreases, and the high probability game state advantageous to the player and the low probability game disadvantageous than the high probability game state Gaming state control means for controlling to any one of a plurality of gaming states including at least a state;
Privilege granting lottery means capable of executing a lottery on whether or not to grant a privilege different from the privilege when the gaming state control means is controlled to the high probability gaming state and the low probability gaming state; Prepared,
The lottery table used for the lottery by the privilege granting lottery means is defined, and further, the lottery table that reduces the number of the lottery tables than the number of the plurality of types of gaming states that are superior or inferior to the player Mitigation measures,
A gaming machine comprising: