JP2015180430A - slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of obtaining a flow of previous performances in resumption even if interrupting the performances continuously executed for a certain period.SOLUTION: A stand-by command is received during execution of a special winning combination winning suggestive performance continuing over a predetermined period. When the special winning combination winning suggestive performance is interrupted following execution of a stand-by performance, and then the interrupted special winning combination winning suggestive performance is resumed, the last portion of a performance that has been executed in a game before the interruption, namely a performance reflecting contents of the performance that has been executed before the interruption, is executed, and then the interrupted special winning combination winning suggestive performance is resumed.

Description

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

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

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

  The role lottery is performed internally in the control unit of the slot machine, and the player cannot directly see the result, but the winning of the role in the role lottery, in particular, a bonus advantageous to the player. Winning has a huge impact on the player's profits and is the information that the player wants to know the most, and in order to continuously give the player the expectation of winning the bonus, There has been proposed a slot machine that executes a continuous effect (continuous effect) that continues for a long time (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

  In addition, slot machines have been proposed that perform demonstration effects in situations where it is highly probable that the player is not playing a game, such as when an operation for advancing the game is not performed for a certain period of time or when a settlement operation is performed. (For example, refer to Patent Document 2).

JP 2008-29634 A JP 2008-23123 A

  The slot machine described in Patent Document 2 is configured to prohibit execution of the demonstration effect during execution of the continuous effect from the viewpoint of reducing the control load, but the continuous effect is more flashy than normal. Although it is often done, the continuous production may be annoying to the surroundings if the continuous production continues despite the high possibility that the player is not playing games. Even if the game is being executed, it is possible to execute a demonstration effect and enter a standby state when an operation for advancing the game is not performed for a certain period of time or when a payment operation is performed.

  However, if the continuous production is interrupted and the demonstration production is executed, when the player resumes the game, the continuous production will start from the middle, and the flow of production until then can be grasped. The problem of becoming difficult can arise.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and even if an effect that is continuously executed over a period of time is interrupted, it is possible to grasp the flow of the effect so far when resuming. An object is to provide a slot machine that can be used.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A pre-determining means for determining whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings before a display result is derived on the variable display unit;
A specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect comprising a first effect and a second effect that is executed when a continuation condition is established after the execution of the first effect;
Standby production execution means for executing a standby production when the standby condition is satisfied;
First operation accepting means for accepting a first operation for advancing the game;
A second operation accepting means for accepting a second operation for further advancing the game after accepting the first operation by the first operation accepting means;
With
The standby effect execution means executes the standby effect when the standby condition is satisfied before the continuation condition is satisfied after the execution of the first effect,
The specific effect executing means is
After execution of the first effect, if the standby effect is not executed before the second effect is executed, the second effect is started when the first operation is accepted. And
When the standby effect is executed after the first effect is executed and before the second effect is executed, the standby effect is being executed and the first operation is accepted. A reflection effect reflecting the contents of the first effect is executed when the second operation is received, and the second effect is executed when the second operation is accepted.

The slot machine of means 1 of the present invention is:
The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a variable display device (reel 2L, 2C, 2R) is a slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is finished by deriving the display result and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Whether or not to allow the generation of a plurality of types of winnings including special winnings (special roles) accompanied by transition to a special gaming state (BB) advantageous to the player before the display result of the variable display device is derived. Predetermining means to determine (internal lottery),
The special prize consists of a first effect (the effect of the nth game) and a second effect (the effect of the (n + 1) th game) executed when the continuation condition is satisfied after the execution of the first effect. A specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect (special role winning suggestion effect) suggesting the possibility of allowing the occurrence of (special role);
Standby effect execution means for executing a standby effect when a standby condition (a fixed time has passed without any operation after the game ends, credit or bet amount adjustment);
With
The standby effect execution means executes the standby effect when the standby condition is satisfied before the continuation condition is satisfied after the execution of the first effect (the effect of the n-th game).
The specific effect executing means, when the standby effect is executed after the execution of the first effect (the effect of the nth game) and before the execution of the second effect (the effect of the (n + 1) th game). Is characterized in that, prior to the second effect (the effect of the (n + 1) th game), a reflection effect (the last part of the effect of the nth game) reflecting the contents of the first effect is executed.
According to this feature, the second effect is executed after the execution of the first effect during the execution of the specific effect consisting of the first effect and the second effect executed after the first effect. If the standby condition is established before the standby effect is executed and the standby effect is executed, the reflecting effect reflecting the contents of the first effect is executed prior to the second effect, so the specific effect is interrupted by the standby effect. Even in this case, the flow of the production from before the interruption becomes clear at the time of the restart, and the flow of the production until then can be grasped.
Note that the predetermined number of bets is at least one bet number, and a game can be started by setting a bet number of two or more or setting a maximum bet number. good. Further, the game may be started by setting a bet amount determined according to a plurality of game states.
The standby condition corresponds to a case where a state in which the game does not proceed for a certain period of time continues, or a case where a credit or bet amount is settled.

The slot machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 1,
The specific effect execution means refers to the effect data defined for each of the first effect (effect of the nth game) and the second effect (effect of the (n + 1) th game), and the first effect and the Execute each of the second effects,
If the standby effect is executed after the execution of the first effect (the effect of the nth game) and before the execution of the second effect (the effect of the (n + 1) th game), the first effect An effect based on the final data (part D data) corresponding to the final part of the effect data referred to in the (n-game effect) is executed as the reflection effect.
According to this feature, the second effect is executed after the execution of the first effect during the execution of the specific effect consisting of the first effect and the second effect executed after the first effect. If the stand-by condition is established before the stand-by effect is executed and the stand-by effect is executed, the final part of the first effect is executed, and then the subsequent second effect is executed. Becomes clearer.

The slot machine of means 3 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 1 or 2,
First operation accepting means for accepting a first operation (a betting number setting operation) for advancing the game;
A second operation accepting means for accepting a second operation (start operation) for further progressing the game after accepting the first operation by the first operation accepting means;
With
The specific effect executing means is
After the execution of the first effect (the effect of the nth game), if the standby effect is not executed before the execution of the second effect (the effect of the (n + 1) th game), the first effect When the operation (betting number setting operation) is accepted, the second effect (the effect of the (n + 1) th game) is started,
If the standby effect is executed after the execution of the first effect (the effect of the nth game) and before the execution of the second effect (the effect of the (n + 1) th game), the first operation is performed. When the (betting number setting operation) is accepted, the reflection effect is executed, and when the second operation (start operation) is accepted, the second effect (n + 1 game effect) ).
According to this feature, a reflection effect is executed in response to an operation for advancing the game by the player, and then the subsequent second effect is started in response to an operation for further progressing the game. When resuming a specific production that was interrupted by the production, it is easy to understand how far the production is reflected and where the second production is.

The slot machine of means 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 1 or 2,
First operation accepting means for accepting a first operation (a betting number setting operation) for advancing the game;
A second operation accepting means for accepting a second operation (start operation) for further progressing the game after accepting the first operation by the first operation accepting means;
With
The specific effect executing means is
If the standby effect is not executed after the execution of the first effect (the effect of the nth game) and before the execution of the second effect (the effect of the (n + 1) th game), the second effect When the operation (start operation) is accepted, the second production (production of the (n + 1) th game) is started,
If the standby effect is executed after the execution of the first effect (the effect of the nth game) and before the execution of the second effect (the effect of the (n + 1) th game), the first operation is performed. When the (betting number setting operation) is accepted, the reflection effect is executed, and when the second operation is accepted, the second effect (n + 1 game effect) is executed. It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, a reflection effect is executed in response to an operation for advancing the game by the player, and then the subsequent second effect is started in response to an operation for further progressing the game. When resuming a specific production that was interrupted by the production, it is easy to understand how far the production is reflected and where the second production is. Moreover, since the start timing of the second effect is the same regardless of whether or not the specific effect is interrupted, the design of the effect becomes easy and the progress of the effect becomes easy to understand.

The slot machine of means 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
The reflection effect is an effect (fireworks pattern) indicating the degree of possibility that the occurrence of the special prize (special role) suggested by the first effect (the effect of the n-th game) is determined. , Cut-in).
According to this feature, it is possible to recognize the possibility of the occurrence of the special prize suggested by the first performance performed before the interruption even at the time of resumption.

The slot machine of means 6 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
The reflection effect includes light emission and / or display constituting the first effect (n-game effect), sound effect (display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51, lighting mode of the effect effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54) Output mode, lighting mode of reel LED).
According to this feature, when the specific effect is resumed, the light emission mode and / or the display mode and the audio output mode constituting the first effect before the interruption are reproduced, so that the connection with the effect at the time of resumption is natural. Become.

It is a front view of the slot machine to which the present invention is applied. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of the combination defined as winning. It is a figure which shows the object combination of the internal lottery classified by game state. It is a figure which shows the combination of the re-game player which comprises replay GR, the combination of the small role which comprises small role GR, and the symbol combination which matches a winning line according to the operation mode at the time of winning of replay GR and small role GR. It is a figure which shows the transfer condition of RT. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of RT. It is a figure which shows the structure according to the production pattern of special role selection suggestion production. It is a figure which shows the aspect of special role selection suggestion production. It is a figure which shows the aspect of special role selection suggestion production. It is a figure which shows the selection rate of the production | presentation pattern of special role selection suggestion production. It is a figure which shows the structure of effect data. It is a figure showing the execution situation of special role winning suggestion production. It is a figure which shows the aspect of special role selection suggestion production.

  Examples of the present invention will be described below.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, “black 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “replay”, “bell”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, A plurality of identifiable symbols such as “orange”, “grape”, and “plum” are drawn in a predetermined order, 21 pieces each. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively.

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

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

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

  On the front door 1b, a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player) are used for one medal. One bet switch 5 operated when setting the bet number, and using the credit, the maximum bet number (in this embodiment, any of the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the range) In the gaming state of 3), the MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting 3), the medal stored as credit and the medal used for setting the bet amount are settled (the amount used for setting the credit and bet number) When the checkout switch 10 that is operated when the medals are returned), the start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Stop switch 8L to be created, 8C, 8R, but are provided operable by the player.

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

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

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the betting number by operating the one-sheet BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is effective. Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R for informing that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective by lighting (FIG. 4).

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. A set value display 24 for displaying the set value at that time, and a flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 on the side of a hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) described later provided in the housing 1a or A medal selector having a insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that is inserted from the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the medal insertion unit 4 and selectively flows to the hopper tank 34a side to selectively switch to one of the medal payout exits 9 side. The door opening detection switch 25 (refer FIG. 4) which detects the open state of the front door 1b is provided.

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

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

  On the front surface of the power supply box 100 is a stop switch for selecting whether to enable / disable a stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of BB, which will be described later (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed). 36a, automatic checkout for selecting whether the automatic checkout function is effective / invalid for controlling automatic checkout processing (processing for adjusting (returning) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at the end of BB described later A switch 36b, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state. A reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value of the winning probability (race rate). Power switch 39 is operated when FF is provided.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. In order to use credits, the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line determined according to the gaming state among the winning lines L1 to L4 (see FIG. 1) becomes effective, and the start switch 7 is operated. Is in a valid state, that is, a state where the game can be started. In the present embodiment, when the prescribed number of bets is set to three regardless of the gaming state and the prescribed number of bets is set, the pay lines L1 to L4 become valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a winning line L1 set across the upper row of the reel 2L, the middle row of the reel 2C, the lower row of the reel 2R, that is, the symbols arranged in the lower right direction, the lower row of the reel 2L, the reel In the middle stage of 2C, the upper stage of reel 2R, that is, the winning line L2 set across the symbols that are lined up to the right, the upper stage of reel 2L, the middle stage of reel 2C, the upper stage of reel 2R, that is, the symbols arranged in a V shape Four types of winning lines L3 set across straddling symbols L3, lower reel 2L, middle reel 2C, lower reel 2R, that is, a winning line L4 set across a mountain-shaped pattern are defined as winning lines. Yes.

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

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a combination of symbols (hereinafter also referred to as roles) that are validated and predetermined on the winning line is each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. When the display result is stopped, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of winning lines that are activated, the number of payouts determined for each of the combinations of symbols that are activated and aligned on the winning line is totaled, The total number of medals will be awarded to the player. However, an upper limit (15 in this embodiment) is set for the number of medals to be awarded in one game, and when the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is awarded. It will be. In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanied by the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the winning line, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols. ing.

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

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the.

  Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, stop switch 36a, automatic checkout switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101. Yes.

  On the game control board 40, the one-sheet BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the insertion medal sensor 31, the door opening detection switch 25, The reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the above-described payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Are connected, and the detection signals of these connected switches are inputted.

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

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 controls the game, and random numbers in a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in this embodiment). A random number circuit 42 for generating a signal, a pulse oscillator 43 for supplying a clock signal of a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and a detection signal input from a switch connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101. Switch detection circuit 44, motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40 LED drive circuit 47 for controlling the driving of the power supply power supplied to the slot machine 1 When a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, when the power is turned on or when an initialization command is not input from the main CPU 41a In addition, a reset circuit 49 for supplying a reset signal to the main CPU 41a and other various devices and circuits are mounted.

  The main CPU 41a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 41b, and performs processing related to the progress of the game. Each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 is controlled directly or indirectly. The ROM 41b stores fixed data such as programs executed by the main CPU 41a and various tables. The RAM 41c is used as a work area when the main CPU 41a executes a program. The I / O port 41d inputs / outputs a control signal to / from each circuit connected via a signal input / output terminal included in the main control unit 41.

  Further, the main control unit 41 is supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41c is held while the backup power is being supplied.

  The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 is changed as a basic process, and step by step according to the change of the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process to move to. Further, the main CPU 41a has an interrupt function as described above, and can interrupt the basic process by the occurrence of the interrupt and execute the interrupt process. The voltage output from the power interruption detection circuit 48 The power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed in response to the input of the decrease signal, and the timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). In addition, the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repeated process according to the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. The transmission line of the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is composed of a strobe (INT) signal line, a data transmission line, and a ground line, and is connected via the effect relay board 80. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not directly connected.

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

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

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

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

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). One of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, among the command transmission lines, and the sub CPU 91a receives the strobe signal. An interrupt is generated based on the input to acquire a command from the main control unit 41 and execute a command reception interrupt process to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes an interrupt process (sub) to be described later by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval. One of the interrupt terminals of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98, and the sub CPU 91a responds to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. Execute processing (sub). Further, when an unused interrupt occurs in the sub CPU 91a, an unused interrupt process for immediately returning to the original process is executed.

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

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

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

  In order to confirm the set value, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet number is not set after the game is over. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by turning the setting key switch 37 to the OFF state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the main CPU 41a detects a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48, a power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed. In the power interruption interrupt processing (main), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 41c, which will be described later, and data for destructive diagnosis (in this embodiment, 5AH) in which any bit is 1 in the RAM 41c, that is, a specific value other than 0 In addition to storing data, the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 0, and the RAM 41c is stored. The RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in each bit of the corresponding area (all areas in this embodiment) of the RAM 41c. Therefore, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 1. In this case, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

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

  In this embodiment, all the data stored in the RAM 41c is held by the backup power source even in the event of a power failure, and when the main CPU 41a determines that the data in the RAM 41c is normal when the power is turned on. Although the configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 41c, only the data necessary for the restoration of the control state in the event of a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 41c. It may be configured to return to the control state before power interruption based on the backed up data.

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

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

  Then, the sub CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c at the time of activation, and based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the RAM parity is 0. The processing state of the sub CPU 91a is restored to the state before the power interruption. If the RAM parity is not 0 (1), it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main CPU 41a, the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

  In this embodiment, all data stored in the RAM 91c is held by the backup power source even during a power failure, and the sub CPU 91a determines that the data in the RAM 91c is normal when the power is turned on. Although the configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 91c, only the data necessary for restoration of the control state is backed up in the event of a power failure out of the data stored in the RAM 91c. It may be configured to return to the control state before power interruption based on the backed up data.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player It is not necessary to restore the state of the input port or the progress in the middle of the production when it is interrupted. For example, while backing up only data indicating the gaming state such as whether it is in the BB or the normal gaming state, other than the effect corresponding to the gaming state (the effect during the BB during the BB, the normal effect when in the normal gaming state) If a power outage occurs during the execution of a specific production (such as a small role announcement), it will be backed up when the power is turned on instead of resuming the specific production that was being performed at the next power-on. An effect corresponding to the gaming state being played may be executed from the beginning.

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

  The important work is a work in which data that is inconvenient to be initialized at the end of the BB, such as various display devices and LED display data, input / output data of the I / O port 41d, and a game time clock counter, is stored. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized at the end of the BB, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, and the total number of medals paid out in the BB. The special work stores data that is not initialized even before the setting is changed, such as data for transmitting a command to the effect control board 90 and various software random numbers (a random number for determination value addition described later, a random number for changing an initial value). Work. The set value work is a work that stores a set value used when a lottery is performed in the internal lottery process. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed at the time of activation. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41c, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main CPU 41a is stored, and the unused stack area is established by any one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. In this case, the used stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In this embodiment, the main CPU 41a destroys the data in the RAM 41c when a RAM error occurs, when the setting key switch 37 is activated with the setting key switch 37 turned on, when the BB is completed, and when the setting key switch 37 is activated with the setting key switch 37 turned off. Otherwise, when the five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, five types of initializations with different areas initialized according to each initialization condition are performed.

  Initialization 0 is initialization that is performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. In initialization 0, all the areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) of the storage area of the RAM 41c except the used stack area are stored. It is initialized. Initialization 1 is an initialization that is performed before the setting key switch 37 is turned on at the time of startup and shifts to the setting change state. In the initialization 1, a special area in the storage area of the RAM 41c is selected. Areas other than the work, the unsaved work, and the used stack area (including the unused area and the unused stack area) are initialized. Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the BB. In initialization 2, the general work, the unused area, and the unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c. Initialization 3 is initialization that is performed when the setting key switch 37 is in an OFF state at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. The used stack area is initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

  In this embodiment, initialization 1 is performed before the change of the setting change state. However, the initialization 1 is performed at the end of the setting change state, or both before the change of the setting change state and at the end of the setting change state. Also good. In this case, if the set value work is initialized, the determined set value is lost. Therefore, the initialization of the set value work is not performed in the initialization at the end of the setting change state.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the prescribed number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state is determined as described above, and the prescribed number of bets that are determined according to the gaming state is set. It becomes possible to start the game on the condition. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, there are regular bonuses (hereinafter referred to as RB) and RT (0) to (3) as gaming states, and the prescribed number of bets is 3 in any gaming state. The game can be started when the bet number is set to 3 regardless of the gaming state. In the present embodiment, all of the pay lines L1 to L4 are activated when a specified number of bets according to the gaming state are set.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged on the activated winning line (hereinafter simply referred to as a winning line). It becomes. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition of the game state. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c.

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

  As the role in this slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 5, as a special role, big bonuses (1) to (3) (hereinafter, big bonus (1) is BB (1) and big bonus (2) is BB ( 2), Big Bonus (3) is BB (3)), Replay (1) to (8) as replays, Watermelon, Cherry, Bell, Small roles (1) to (10) Is stipulated.

  The watermelon is awarded when a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on any of the winning lines in RT (0) to (3), and one medal is paid out.

  Cherry is awarded when the symbol “cherry” is derived to any of the winning lines for the middle reel at RT (0) to (3), and four medals are paid out. In addition, when the “Cherry” symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel, the cherry combination is aligned on the four winning lines of the winning lines L1 to L4, and the cherry is won on the four winning lines. However, since the total number exceeds the upper limit of 15, the 15 medals will be paid out.

  Bell wins when the combination of “Bell-Bell-Bell” is aligned on any of the winning lines at RT (0) to (3), and the small role (1) is RT (0) to (3). When a combination of “Black 7-Replay-Grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines in FIG. 7, the small role (2) receives “White 7” in any of the winning lines in RT (0) to (3). -When the combination of "Replay-Grape" is complete, the winning combination is made, and when the small role (3) has the combination of "BAR-Replay-Grape" on any of the winning lines at RT (0) to (3) The small role (4) wins when the combination of “Grape-Black 7-Grape” is found on any of the winning lines in RT (0) to (3), and the small role (5) , RT (0)-(3) -White 7-Grape "combination is awarded and the small role (6) has a combination of" Grape-BAR-Grape "on any of the winning lines at RT (0) to (3) Sometimes it becomes a prize, and the small role (7) becomes a prize when the combination of “Grape-Replay-Black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in RT (0) to (3), and the small role (8) Wins when the combination of “Grape-Replay-White 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines at RT (0) to (3), and the small role (9) is RT (0) to (3) When a combination of “grape-replay-BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines, a winning is awarded. When any of the bells and small roles (1) to (9) wins, nine medals are paid out.

  The small role (10) wins when the combination of “Plum-Bell-Bell” is arranged on any of the winning lines in the RB, and when the small role (10) wins, 12 medals are paid out.

  Replay (1) is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and Replay (2) is the winning line in any gaming state. When any combination of “Orange-Orange-Orange” is available, a prize is awarded. In Replay (3), a combination of “Replay-Orange-Orange” is available on any of the winning lines in any game state. Sometimes it is a win, and replay (4) is a win when the combination of "Orange-Replay-Orange" is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and Replay (5) Will be awarded when the combination of “Orange-Orange-Replay” is available on any of the winning lines. (6) wins when any combination of “Replay-Orange-Grape” is found on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and Replay (7) indicates which of the winning lines is in any gaming state. When the “Plum-Replay-Orange” combination is awarded, the Replay (8) is awarded when the “Plum-Orange-Replay” combination is available on any of the winning lines in any gaming state. Wins a prize. When any one of the replays (1) to (8) wins, there is no payout of medals, but the next game can be started without setting the number of bets again. This is substantially the same as when three corresponding medals are paid out.

  BB (1) is awarded when a combination of “Black 7-Black 7-Black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in RT (0) to (3), and BB (2) is awarded RT (0 ) To (3), when a combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on any of the winning lines, BB (3) is awarded to any of the winning lines at RT (0) to (3). A prize is awarded when the combination of “BAR-BAR-Black 7” is completed.

  When any of BB (1) to (3) wins, the gaming state shifts to BB and simultaneously shifts to RB. The RB is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player over other gaming states by increasing the winning probability of the small role, particularly the small role (10), and when the RB has started, when 12 games are consumed, or When 8 games are won (any kind of combination is acceptable), it ends, whichever comes first. When the RB is finished, if the BB is not finished, the process proceeds to the RB again, and the RB is repeatedly controlled until the BB is finished. That is, during BB, it is always controlled to RB. The BB triggered by the winning of the BB (1) ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the BB exceeds 349, and the winning of the BB (2) (3) is triggered. The BB to be finished ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the BB exceeds 146. At the end of the BB, the RB is also ended regardless of whether or not the RB end condition is satisfied.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, whether or not the main control unit 41 allows the above winning combination is determined before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are derived and displayed (actually, the start switch 7 Is determined). In the internal lottery, first, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, the acquired random number for internal lottery and the number of judgment values for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the number of bets and the set value Is done according to.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the internal state depends on whether the gaming state is RT (0), RT (1), RT (2) (3), or RB. The winning combinations are different, and in RT (0) to (3), the winning combinations are different depending on whether the special combination is being carried over.

  If the gaming state is RT (0) and the special role is not carried over, BB (1), BB (1) + replay (1), BB (1) + replay (2), BB (1) + Watermelon, BB (1) + Cherry, BB (2), BB (2) + Replay (1), BB (2) + Replay (2), BB (2) + Watermelon, BB (2) + Cherry, BB (3), BB (3) + Replay (1), BB (3) + Replay (2), BB (3) + Watermelon, BB (3) + Cherry, Replay (1), Replay GR (1) (Replay (2) + Replay (3) + Replay (4) + Replay (7)), Replay GR (2) (Replay (2) + Replay (3) + Replay (5) + Replay (8)), Replay GR ( 3) (Replay (2) + Replay (3) + Replay (4) + Replay (6) , Replay GR (4) (replay (2) + replay (4) + replay (5) + replay (8)), replay GR (5) (replay (2) + replay (3) + replay (5) + replay (6)), replay GR (6) (replay (2) + replay (4) + replay (5) + replay (7)), watermelon, cherry, bell, small role GR (1) (bell + small role ( 1)), small role GR (2) (bell + small role (2)), small role GR (3) (bell + small role (3)), small role GR (4) (bell + small role (4) ), Small role GR (5) (bell + small role (5)), small role GR (6) (bell + small role (6)), small role GR (7) (bell + small role (7)), The small role GR (8) (bell + small role (8)) and the small role GR (9) (Bell + small role (9)) are sequentially read out as target roles for internal lottery.

  If the gaming state is RT (0) and the special role is carried over, replay (1), replay (2), replay GR (1), replay GR (2), replay GR (3), replay GR (4), Replay GR (5), Replay GR (6), Watermelon, Cherry, Bell, Small part GR (1), Small part GR (2), Small part GR (3), Small part GR (4) The small combination GR (5), the small combination GR (6), the small combination GR (7), the small combination GR (8), and the small combination GR (9) are sequentially read out as target combinations for the internal lottery.

  If the gaming state is RT (1) and the special role is not carried over, BB (1), BB (1) + replay (1), BB (1) + replay (2), BB (1) + Watermelon, BB (1) + Cherry, BB (2), BB (2) + Replay (1), BB (2) + Replay (2), BB (2) + Watermelon, BB (2) + Cherry, BB (3), BB (3) + Replay (1), BB (3) + Replay (2), BB (3) + Watermelon, BB (3) + Cherry, Replay (1), Replay (2), Watermelon, Cherry, bell, small role GR (1), small role GR (2), small role GR (3), small role GR (4), small role GR (5), small role GR (6), small role GR ( 7) The small combination GR (8) and the small combination GR (9) are sequentially read out as the target combination of the internal lottery.

  If the gaming state is RT (1) and the special role is carried over, replay (1), replay (2), watermelon, cherry, bell, small role GR (1), small role GR (2) , Small role GR (3), small role GR (4), small role GR (5), small role GR (6), small role GR (7), small role GR (8), small role GR (9) It is sequentially read as a target combination of internal lottery.

  If the gaming state is RT (2) (3) and the special role is not carried over, BB (1), BB (1) + Replay (1), BB (1) + Replay (2), BB (1) + Watermelon, BB (1) + Cherry, BB (2), BB (2) + Replay (1), BB (2) + Replay (2), BB (2) + Watermelon, BB (2) + Cherry, BB (3), BB (3) + Replay (1), BB (3) + Replay (2), BB (3) + Watermelon, BB (3) + Cherry, Replay (1), Watermelon, Cherry, Bell, small part GR (1), small part GR (2), small part GR (3), small part GR (4), small part GR (5), small part GR (6), small part GR (7) The small combination GR (8) and the small combination GR (9) are sequentially read out as target combinations for the internal lottery.

  If the gaming state is RT (2) (3) and the special role is carried over, replay (1), replay (2), watermelon, cherry, bell, small role GR (1), small role GR (2), small role GR (3), small role GR (4), small role GR (5), small role GR (6), small role GR (7), small role GR (8), small role GR ( 9) are sequentially read out as the target combination of the internal lottery.

  If the gaming state is RB, replay (2), replay GR (1), replay GR (2), replay GR (3), replay GR (4), replay GR (5), replay GR (6), small The combination (10) is sequentially read out as a target combination for internal lottery.

  In the internal lottery, the number of determination values determined corresponding to the role to be subject to the internal lottery, the current gaming state and the set value are sequentially added to the random number for the internal lottery, and when the result of addition overflows, It is determined that the winning combination has been won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In this embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) per reel are defined, and these areas are areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn on the winning line to the maximum in the range of 4 frames, and the winning combination is aligned on any winning line. Create a stop control table that defines the number of sliding frames to be pulled in to prevent reels from being stopped, and if none of the winning combinations are selected, slipping that does not match any winning combination on the winning line A stop control table with a defined number of frames is created and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if a winning combination can be stopped on any winning line in a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, control is performed to align and stop them. In this case, the winning combination is controlled so that the winning combination is stopped within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

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

  In this embodiment, when a special role and a small role are simultaneously elected, the control for aligning the small role on the winning line is prioritized over the special role, and the special role is given only when the small role cannot be drawn. However, priority is given to the control of aligning the special role on the winning line over the small role, and it is possible to win the small role only when the special role cannot be drawn. It is good also as a structure.

  The special role and re-playing role are selected when the re-playing role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when the special role and re-playing role are won at the same time without the special role being carried over. In the case of winning at the same time, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-playing combination are arranged within 5 symbols for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, that is, with an interval of 4 frames or less. Therefore, if a special combination and a replaying player are elected at the same time, the replaying game will always be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R by the player. Will be. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win.

  In the case where a plurality of types of re-game players are won at the same time (replay GR (1) to (6)), as shown in FIG. 7, one of the re-game players who are won according to the reel stop order Is controlled to stop on the winning line.

  When replay GR (1) (replay (2) + replay (3) + replay (4) + replay (7)) is won, when stop operation is performed in the order of left-middle-right When replay (2) is controlled to stop on the winning line and the stop operation is performed in an order other than left-middle-right, any of replay (3), replay (4), and replay (7) Control is performed to stop the car on the winning line.

  When Replay GR (2) (Replay (2) + Replay (3) + Replay (5) + Replay (8)) is selected, when the stop operation is performed in the order of left-right-middle When replay (2) is controlled to stop on the winning line and stop operation is performed in an order other than left-right-medium, any of replay (3), replay (5), and replay (8) Control is performed to stop the car on the winning line.

  When replay GR (3) (replay (2) + replay (3) + replay (4) + replay (6)) is won, when stop operation is performed in the order of middle-left-right When replay (2) is controlled to stop on the winning line and stop operation is performed in an order other than middle-left-right, any of replay (3), replay (4), or replay (6) Control is performed to stop the car on the winning line.

  When replay GR (4) (replay (2) + replay (4) + replay (5) + replay (8)) is won, when stop operation is performed in the order of middle-right-left When replay (2) is controlled to stop on the winning line and stop operation is performed in an order other than middle-right-left, any of replay (4), replay (5), or replay (8) Control is performed to stop the car on the winning line.

  When Replay GR (5) (Replay (2) + Replay (3) + Replay (5) + Replay (6)) is selected, when the stop operation is performed in the order of right-left-middle When replay (2) is controlled to stop on the winning line, and stop operation is performed in an order other than right-left-medium, any of replay (3), replay (5), and replay (6) Control is performed to stop the car on the winning line.

  When replay GR (6) (replay (2) + replay (4) + replay (5) + replay (7)) is won, when stop operation is performed in the order of right-middle-left When replay (2) is controlled to stop on the winning line and stop operation is performed in an order other than right-middle-left, any of replay (4), replay (5), and replay (7) Control is performed to stop the car on the winning line.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when replay GR (1) is won, when replay GR (2) is won, when replay GR (3) is won, and when replay GR (4) is won. When the replay GR (5) is won and when the replay GR (6) is won, the replay (2) stops in the winning line and the replays (3) to (8) The stop order in which one stops is different. For this reason, if Replay GR (1) to (6) are elected, and if it is not known which is won, Replay (2) will win at a rate of 1/6 and a rate of 5/6 Thus, any one of the replays (3) to (8) wins.

  When multiple types of small combinations are simultaneously won (small combinations GR (1) to (9)), as shown in FIG. 7, combinations of different symbols depending on the first stop reel are stopped on the winning line. To control.

  When the small role GR (1) (bell + small role (1)) is elected, the control is performed to stop the bell on the winning line when the left reel is set to the first stop, and the middle reel Alternatively, if the right reel is set to the first stop and then the left reel is stopped within the “black 7” pull-in range (timing 11 to 17), the small role (1) is set. If the control to stop on the winning line is performed and the left reel stop operation is performed outside the pull-in range of “Black 7”, the transition outcome (1) (combination of grape-replay-cherry) Alternatively, the control is performed to stop the transition point (2) (the combination of “grape-replay-watermelon”) on the winning line.

  When the small role GR (2) (bell + small role (2)) is elected, the control is performed to stop the bell on the winning line when the left reel is set to the first stop. Alternatively, when the right reel is set to the first stop, and the stop operation of the left reel is performed within the pull-in range of “White 7” (18-20, 0-3 timing), If the control to stop (2) on the winning line is performed and the stop operation of the left reel is performed outside the pull-in range of “White 7”, the transition outcome (1) or the transition outcome (2) Is controlled on the winning line.

  When the small role GR (3) (bell + small role (3)) is elected, the control is performed to stop the bell on the winning line when the left reel is set to the first stop. Alternatively, if the right reel is set to the first stop and then the left reel is stopped within the “BAR” pull-in range (timing 4-10), the small role (3) is won. If the control to stop on the line is performed and the stop operation of the left reel is performed outside the pull-in range of “BAR”, the transition outcome (1) or the transition outcome (2) is stopped on the winning line. Control is performed.

  When the small role GR (4) (bell + small role (4)) is elected, when the middle reel is set to the first stop, control is performed to stop the bell on the winning line, and the left reel Alternatively, if the right reel is set to the first stop, and then the stop operation of the middle reel is performed within the “black 7” pull-in range (timing 13-17), the small role (4) is When the stop control is performed on the winning line, and the stop operation of the middle reel is performed outside the drawing range of “Black 7”, the transition outcome (1) or the transition outcome (2) is placed on the winning line. Control to stop is performed.

  When the small role GR (5) (bell + small role (5)) is elected, when the middle reel is set to the first stop, the bell is controlled on the winning line, and the left reel is controlled. Alternatively, if the right reel is set to the first stop, and then the stop operation of the middle reel is performed within the “white 7” pull-in range (timing 0 to 4), the small role (5) is changed. If the control to stop on the winning line is performed and the stop operation of the middle reel is performed outside the pull-in range of “White 7”, the transition outcome (1) or the transition outcome (2) is placed on the winning line. Control to stop is performed.

  When the small role GR (6) (bell + small role (6)) is elected, when the middle reel is set to the first stop, control is performed to stop the bell on the winning line, and the left reel Alternatively, if the right reel is set to the first stop, and then the middle reel stop operation is performed within the “BAR” pull-in range (timing 7 to 11), the small role (6) is won. If the control to stop on the line is performed and the stop operation of the middle reel is performed outside the pull-in range of “BAR”, the transition outcome (1) or the transition outcome (2) is stopped on the winning line. Control is performed.

  When the small role GR (7) (bell + small role (7)) is elected, when the right reel is set to the first stop, the bell is stopped on the winning line, and the left reel is controlled. Alternatively, if the middle reel is set to the first stop, and then the right reel stop operation is performed within the “black 7” pull-in range (timing 13 to 19), the small role (7) is changed. When control to stop on the winning line is performed and the stop operation of the right reel is performed outside the “black 7” pull-in range, the transition outcome (1) or the transition outcome (2) is placed on the winning line. Control to stop is performed.

  When the small role GR (8) (bell + small role (8)) is elected, when the right reel is set to the first stop, the bell is stopped on the winning line, and the left reel is controlled. Alternatively, if the middle reel is set to the first stop, and then the right reel stop operation is performed within the pull-in range of “White 7” (20, timings 0 to 5), the small role (8 ) Is stopped on the winning line, and if the right reel stop operation is performed outside the “White 7” pull-in range, the winning transition (1) or the shifting outcome (2) is won. Control to stop on the line is performed.

  When the small role GR (9) (bell + small role (9)) is elected, when the right reel is set to the first stop, the bell is stopped on the winning line, and the left reel is controlled. Alternatively, if the middle reel is set to the first stop, and then the right reel is stopped within the “BAR” pull-in range (timing 6 to 12), the small role (9) is won. When control to stop on the line is performed and the stop operation of the right reel is performed outside the pull-in range of “BAR”, the transition outcome (1) or the transition outcome (2) is stopped on the winning line. Control is performed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the small roles GR (1) to (3) are won, it is possible to make sure that the left reel is in the first stop so that the bell can be won, and other than the left reel. In the case where the reels in the first stop are “Black 7” when winning the small role GR (1), “White 7” when winning the small role GR (2), “When winning the small role GR (3)“ The winning small roles (1) to (3) can be won by performing the left reel stop operation at the timing of the BAR pull-in range, but the left reel stop operation at other timings. If you do, none of the small roles will win.

  In addition, when the small roles GR (4) to (6) are elected, it is possible to always win the bell by setting the middle reel to the first stop, and the reels other than the middle reel are first stopped. If the small role GR (4) is elected, “Black 7”, the small role GR (5) is elected “White 7”, and the small role GR (6) is elected “BAR”. The winning small roles (4) to (6) can be won by performing a middle reel stop operation at each timing, but if any middle reel stop operation is performed at any other timing, any small reel The role will not win.

  In addition, when the small roles GR (7) to (9) are elected, the right reel can be stopped first, so that the bell can be always won, and the reels other than the right reel are stopped first. In this case, the winning range of “Black 7” when winning the small role GR (7), “White 7” when winning the small role GR (8), and “BAR” when winning the small role GR (9) The winning small roles (7) to (9) can be won by performing the right reel stop operation at each timing, but if the right reel stop operation is performed at any other timing, any small The role will not win.

  As shown in FIG. 3, “bells” are arranged at intervals of 6 frames or less on the left and right reels, and are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the middle reel, and are always on the winning line regardless of the timing of the stop operation. If the small role GR (1) to (3) is elected and the left reel is the first stop, the small role GR (4) to (6) is elected and the middle reel is In the case of 1 stop, when the small roles GR (7) to (9) are elected and the right reel is set to the 1st stop, 21/21 ("bell" retractable stop operation position / stop, respectively. Since the bell wins at a ratio of the total number of operation positions), the expected payout value (9 × 21/21) in this case is nine. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, “Black 7”, “White 7” and “BAR” are arranged at intervals exceeding 6 frames on the left and right reels, and are arranged at intervals exceeding 4 frames on the middle reel. Since it is impossible to stop at the winning line, if the small roles GR (1) to (3) are elected and reels other than the left reel are set to the first stop, the small roles GR (7) to (9) When winning and reels other than the right reel are in the first stop, small roles (1) to (3) (7) to (9) can be won at a rate of 7/21. Since none of the small roles can be won at a rate of 21, the expected payout value (9 × 7/21) in this case is 3, and the small roles GR (4) to (6) are elected, If reels other than reels are in the first stop, small roles (4) to (6) are won at a rate of 5/21. Although it is Rukoto, it is not possible to also winning any small prize at 16/21 ratio, payout expectations in this case (9 × 5/21) is about 2.14 sheets.

  For this reason, when the small roles GR (1) to (3) are elected, when the left reel is set to the first stop, when the small roles GR (4) to (6) are elected, the middle reel When the small role GR (7) to (9) is elected when the first stop is selected, when the right reel is set to the first stop, each other reel is set to be the first stop. The payout expectation value is high, and more medals can be obtained. That is, depending on whether the small role GR (1) to (3) has been won, the small role GR (4) to (6) has been won, or the small role GR (7) to (9) has been won The first stop reel with a high expected value is different.

  Even if any of the small roles GR (1) to (9) is won, if the type is not known, the first stop reel with a high expected payout value cannot be selected intentionally, and 1/3 The first stop reel with a high expected payout value is selected at a rate of 1%, and the first stop reel with a low expected payout value is selected at a rate of 2/3, so that the small roles GR (1) to (3) (7) The payout expected value ((9 × 21/21) × 1/3 + (9 × 7/21) × 2/3) when any one of (9) is won is five, and the small role GR (4 ) To (6), the expected payout value ((9 × 21/21) × 1/3 + (9 × 5/21) × 2/3) is about 4.43.

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

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

  Next, commands that the main CPU 41a transmits to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a sends a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout end command, a game state command to the effect control board 90. A plurality of types of commands including a standby command, an abort command, an error command, a return command, a setting start command, a confirmation start command, a confirmation end command, and an operation detection command.

  These commands are composed of 1-byte type data indicating the type of command and 1-byte extension data indicating the content of the command, and the sub CPU 91a can determine the type of command from the type data.

  The BET command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used to set the bet number, and is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game. Sent when a medal is inserted or the bet number is set by operating the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 in a state where is not set. Further, since the BET command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, it is possible to specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the BET command.

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

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

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

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

  The winning determination command is a command that can specify the presence / absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, and is transmitted after all the reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed.

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

  The game state command is a command that can specify the game state of the next game, and is transmitted when the setting change state ends and when the game ends.

  The stand-by command is a command indicating a transition to a stand-by state, and credits (medals used to set the bet amount are set when a certain time has elapsed and the bet number has not been set after one game has ended, and the stand-by state is entered. Is sent out after the medal payout is completed and the payout end command is sent.

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

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

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

  The setting start command is a command indicating the start of the setting change state, and is transmitted when shifting to the setting change state. Further, since the control state of the main CPU 41a is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it is possible to specify that the control state of the main CPU 41a has been initialized by the setting start command.

  The confirmation start command is a command indicating the start of the setting confirmation state, and is transmitted when shifting to the setting confirmation state. The confirmation end command is a command indicating the end of the setting confirmation state, and is transmitted when the setting confirmation state ends.

  The operation detection command is a command indicating the detection state (ON / OFF) of the operation switches (one-sheet BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R), and is transmitted at regular intervals. Is done.

  Among these commands, a setting start command, an error command indicating a RAM abnormality, and a return command are generated at a stage before an interrupt is permitted in the startup process and stored in a specific command transmission buffer assigned to a special work in the RAM 41c. And sent immediately.

  Commands other than a setting start command, an error command indicating a RAM abnormality, a return command, and an operation detection command are generated according to the progress of the game in the game process, and are temporarily stored in a normal command transmission buffer provided in a special work in the RAM 41c. Stored and transmitted in the command transmission process executed during the timer interrupt process (main).

  The operation detection command is generated every time the command transmission process is executed five times, stored in the aforementioned specific command transmission buffer, and immediately transmitted. In addition, when the operation detection command transmission time is reached with the unsent command stored in the normal command transmission buffer, priority is given to the transmission of the operation detection command and the normal command transmission buffer stores it. The untransmitted command is transmitted in the next command transmission process, and a plurality of commands are not transmitted in one command transmission process.

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

  The sub CPU 91a executes a command reception interrupt process when a strobe signal indicating the transmission of a command from the main CPU 41a is input. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub CPU 91a is the earliest stage. Based on the received command, the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to. Based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table, various effects such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, etc. Control the output of the device.

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the control is performed to any one of RT (0) to (3) and RB (BB) having different winning probabilities of the re-gamer.

  RT (0) is the transition (1) (one of the small roles GR (1) to (9) is won in RT (3) where no special role is won, and the winning small role is the winning line. This is a combination of symbols that stop on the winning line when it cannot be stopped upward, and corresponds to “grape-replay-cherry” in this embodiment) or a transitional outcome (2) (small part GR (1) ~ (9) is a combination of symbols that stop on the winning line when the winning small role cannot be stopped on the winning line, and in this embodiment "Grape-Replay-Watermelon" ”) Is stopped on the winning line, or when RT (1) (2) is terminated due to the consumption of the prescribed number of games regardless of whether or not the special role is won, RT ( 0) related to the number of games In the state where the special role is not won, the replay (2) wins and moves to RT (2), or the replays (3) to (8) wins and shifts to RT (1). In the state where the special role is won and the special role won is awarded, the game ends. The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT (0) is a high probability (about 1 / 4.35), but the medal payout rate per game is less than 1. In RT (0), except for the case where a special combination is carried over, replay (2) alone is not subject to internal lottery.

  RT (1) transitions when any of the replays (3) to (8) wins in RT (0) where no special role is won, regardless of whether or not the special role has been won in the middle. First, the game ends with a specified number of games (1000G in this embodiment) and moves to RT (0), or a special role is won on the way and the special role wins before the specified number of games is consumed. The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT (1) is a normal probability (about 1 / 7.25), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. In RT (1), replays GR (1) to (6) are not subject to internal lottery.

  RT (2) moves when Replay (2) wins in RT (0) where no special role is won, regardless of whether or not the special role is won during the game (this implementation) In the example, the game ends with 30G) and moves to RT (0) or wins a special role on the way, and the special role wins before the specified number of games is consumed. The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT (2) is even higher (about 1 / 1.33) than RT (0), and the medal payout rate per game is 1 or more. Also, in RT (2), replays GR (1) to (6) are not subject to internal lottery, and replay (2) alone lottery is also outside the scope except when special roles are carried over. .

  RT (3) transitions after the end of the BB. Regardless of the number of games since transitioning to RT (3), the transition outcome (1) or the transition outcome (2 ) Stops on the winning line, moves to RT (0) and ends, and in the state where the special combination is won, it ends when the special combination wins. The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT (3) is a normal probability (about 1 / 7.28), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. Also, in RT (3), replays GR (1) to (6) are not subject to internal lottery, and replay (2) alone lottery is out of the scope except when special roles are carried over. .

  The RB shifts immediately after winning the BB, and the RB ends simultaneously with the end of the BB. The winning probability of the re-gamer in RB is a low probability (1 / 12.84), but the winning probability of the small role is high, and the payout rate of medals per game is the highest. In RB, replay (1) alone is not subject to internal lottery.

  The winning probabilities for special roles (including simultaneous winnings with small roles) and the winning probabilities for small roles (including simultaneous winnings with special roles) in RT (0) to (3) are the same probability. In the same gaming state, the winning probability of the small role before carrying the special role (including simultaneous winning with the special role) and the winning probability of the small role after moving the special role are the same probability.

  RT (2) among RT (0) to (3) has a higher probability of winning a re-gamer than RT (0) (1) (3), and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. Therefore, the gaming state is relatively advantageous as compared with RT (0) (1) (3).

  In addition, RT (0) (1) (3) has a medal payout rate of less than 1 per game. Of these, RT (0) has a winning probability of re-gamer RT (1 ) Since there is a possibility of shifting to RT (2), which is higher than (3) and more advantageous to the player, the gaming state becomes relatively advantageous compared to RT (1) (3).

  Also, RT (1) (3) has a medal payout rate per game of less than 1 and the re-game player win probability is almost the same, but RT (3) 1) or the transition outcome (2) stops at the winning line, and the transition to RT (0), which is expected to make a transition to RT (2), which is advantageous to the player, whereas RT (1) Since neither RT (0) nor RT (2) will be transferred until the specified number of games is consumed, RT (3) becomes a relatively advantageous gaming state compared to RT (1). (1) is a relatively unfavorable gaming state among RT (0), (2), and (3).

  Here, the transition state of the gaming state of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, when BB ends, the process proceeds to RT (3).

  RT (3) moves to RT (0) when the special role has not been elected, and the transition outcome (1) or the transition outcome (2) stops on the winning line, and the special role is elected. In this case, even if the transition outcome (1) or the transition outcome (2) stops on the winning line, the transition to RT (0) is not made, and the transition to RB is made by winning the winning special combination.

  RT (0) moves to RT (1) when one of the replays (3) to (8) wins in a state where the special role is not won, and RT (0) when RT (0) wins. Move to 2). In addition, when the special role is won, even if replays (2) to (8) win, the game does not shift to RT (1) or RT (2), and the selected special role wins the RB. Migrate to

  After the transition to RT (1), RT (1) returns to RT (0) again by digesting the specified number of games (1000G) regardless of whether or not a special role is won on the way, and digests the specified number of games. Transition to RB only if a special role has been won and won.

  After the transition to RT (2), RT (2) returns to RT (0) again by digesting the specified number of games (30G) regardless of whether or not the special role is won on the way, and digests the specified number of games. Transition to RB only if a special role has been won and won.

  Since the transition item (1) (2) stops when any of the small roles GR (1) to (9) has won, the winning small role cannot be won. If any of the small roles GR (1) to (9) wins in the transferred RT (3) and the selected small role does not win, the processing shifts to RT (0).

  As described above, in this embodiment, even when replays (3) to (8) win in RT (0) and the transition to RT (1) where the transition to RT (2) cannot be expected, the prescribed number of games (1000 Game) By digesting, it will return to RT (0) where the transition to RT (2) can be expected again. Therefore, expectation to return to RT (0) even if transitioning to RT (1) Can be sustained.

  In addition, after RT (2) advantageous for the player is finished, the routine returns to RT (0) where the transition to RT (2) can be expected again, so that a sense of expectation for the transition to RT (2) is given again. be able to.

  Further, as described above, when the replay (2) wins at RT (0), the process shifts to RT (2), which is advantageous to the player, while when the replays (3) to (8) win, the process goes to RT (2). The transition to RT (1) where no transition can be expected. Replay (2) and replays (3) to (8) may both win when replay GR (1) to (6) wins.

  When the replay GR (1) is won, the replay (3), the replay (4), and the replay (7) will win when the stop operation is performed in an order other than left-middle-right. Performing the stop operation in the order of left-middle-right can avoid replay (3), replay (4), and replay (7) winning, and can replay (2).

  When replay GR (2) is won, replay (3), replay (5), and replay (8) will win when the stop operation is performed in an order other than left-right-middle. By performing stop operations in the order of left-right-middle, replay (3), replay (5), and replay (8) can be avoided and replay (2) can be won.

  When replay GR (3) is won, replay (3), replay (4), and replay (6) will win when stop operations are performed in an order other than middle-left-right. By performing the stop operation in the order of middle-left-right, replay (2) wins, and it becomes possible to avoid winning of replay (3), replay (4), and replay (6).

  When replay GR (4) is won, replay (4), replay (5), and replay (8) will win when the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle-right-left. By performing a stop operation in the order of middle-right-left, winning of replay (4), replay (5), and replay (8) can be avoided, and replay (2) can be won.

  When replay GR (5) is won, replay (3), replay (5), and replay (6) will win when the stop operation is performed in an order other than right-left-middle. By performing the stop operation in the order of right-left-middle, winning of replay (3), replay (5), and replay (6) can be avoided, and replay (2) can be won.

  When replay GR (6) is won, replay (4), replay (5), and replay (7) will win when the stop operation is performed in an order other than right-middle-left. By performing the stop operation in the order of right-middle-left, winning of replay (4), replay (5), and replay (7) can be avoided, and replay (2) can be won.

  However, if any of the replays GR (1) to (6) is won at RT (0) and the type is not known, the replay (2) is intentionally won and the replays (3) to (8) The stop order for avoiding the winning of the game cannot be selected, and the stop order for the replay (2) to win at a rate of 1/6 is selected and can be shifted to RT (2). However, the stop order in which any one of the replays (3) to (8) wins at a rate of 5/6 is selected, and the process proceeds to RT (1).

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 91a avoids the replays (3) to (8) and wins the replay (2) when any of the replays GR (1) to (6) is won at RT (0). It is possible to execute the replay navigation that informs the stop order to be performed, and by executing the replay navigation, the player avoids the replays (3) to (8) and the replay (2) It becomes possible to specify the stop order that will be won, and by performing the stop operation of the reels according to the notified stop order, it is possible to avoid the replays (3) to (8) and win the replay (2). Therefore, the transition to RT (1) can be avoided and the transition to RT (2) can be made.

  The replay navigator is not limited as long as the player can recognize the stop order of the reels. The replay navigator displays an image or the like indicating the stop order of the reels on the liquid crystal display 51, or a corresponding LED. Notification may be made by turning on or outputting a corresponding sound.

  Whether the small role GR (1) to (3) has been won, the small role GR (4) to (6) has been won, or the small role GR (7) to (9) has been won, as described above. Accordingly, the first stop reel with a high payout expectation value is different, and even if any of the small roles GR (1) to (9) is won, if the type is not known, the first stop with a high payout expectation value intentionally. The reel cannot be selected, the first stop reel having a high payout expectation value is selected at a rate of 1/3, and the first stop reel having a low payout expectation value is selected at a rate of 2/3. .

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 91a of the present embodiment, when any of the small roles GR (1) to (9) wins, the first stop reel (the small roles GR (1) to (3) having a high expected payout value. ) At the time of winning, the middle reel at the time of winning the small roles GR (4) to (6), the right reel at the time of winning the small roles GR (7) to (9)) By executing the small role navigation, the player can specify the first stop reel having a high expected payout value, and the notified reel is designated as the first reel. By stopping the game, it is possible to always win 9 cards, and more medals can be obtained than when the small role navigation is not executed.

  Note that the small role navigation is not limited as long as the player can recognize the first stop reel, and the liquid crystal display 51 notifies the first stop reel or an image indicating the stop order. Alternatively, notification may be made by lighting a corresponding LED, outputting a corresponding sound, or the like.

  In this embodiment, the sub CPU 91a receives a standby command, that is, after a game is over, when a bet amount is not set and a certain time elapses and the sub CPU 91a shifts to a stand-by state, or credit (used to set a bet number). When the medal payout by the settlement of (including medals) is completed, the standby effect is executed.

  The standby effect is an effect based on an effect pattern in which no effect sound is output, the effect effect LED is turned off, and the standby screen (demo screen) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the effect sound is continuously output. If the stand-by command is received while the sound effect is being output, the output of the sound effect is stopped, and if the stand-by command is received while the effect LED is lit or blinking, the effect LED is turned off. In addition, a standby screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 measures the time that has elapsed without setting the bet amount after the end of one game, and transmits a standby command when a certain time has elapsed, and the sub CPU 91a It is configured to execute a standby effect by receiving a command, but the sub CPU 91a measures the time elapsed without receiving a BET command after receiving a gaming state command, and waits when a certain time has elapsed. It is good also as a structure which performs production.

  Further, in this embodiment, the standby effect is executed when a predetermined time has elapsed without setting the bet number after the end of one game. However, even after the bet number is set, the insertion of medals and the game progresses. The standby effect may be executed when a state in which no operation is performed continues for a certain period of time, or when a state in which no reel stop operation is performed for a certain period of time after the game is started.

  In this embodiment, the output of the sound effect is stopped with the execution of the standby effect, and the effect effect LED is turned off. However, the effect specific to the standby effect is performed with the execution of the standby effect. Sound may be output, or the effect LED may be controlled in a lighting mode or a flashing mode for standby effects.

  In this embodiment, the sub CPU 91a can execute a special combination winning suggestion effect that leads to an effect result indicating whether or not a special combination has been won in the end.

  The sub-CPU 91a may replay (1), replay (2), cherry, and watermelon that may be elected at the same time as the special role in RT (1). Special when one of the watermelons is won, or when one of the replays (2), cherries, or watermelons is won in RT (2) and the remaining number of games in RT (2) is 4 When a special role selection suggestion effect lottery is executed to determine whether or not to execute a role selection suggestion effect and a special pattern selection suggestion effect execution pattern to be executed, and when a special role selection indication effect of one of the effect patterns is won The special role winning suggestion effect of the winning effect pattern is executed.

  In RT (1), if the number of remaining RT games is 4 or less, which is the number of continuing games for special role suggestion effects, even if either Replay (2), Cherry or Watermelon is won, Except for the case of winning at the same time as the role, the special role selection suggestion effect lottery is not performed, and the special role selection suggestion effect is not executed. In RT (1), if the number of remaining games in RT is 4 or less, which is the number of continuing games for special role winning suggestion, either Replay (2), Cherry or Watermelon will be won and In the case where the winning combination suggestion effect is not executed at the same time, a special pattern winning suggestion effect that is not executed as a special role winning suggestion effect, which will be described later, is won with a probability of 100%.

  As shown in FIG. 10, there are seven types of effect patterns 0 to 6, and the effect patterns 1 to 6 include an effect pattern “−1” indicating that each special role is not won. And a production pattern “−2” indicating that the special role is won.

  The effect pattern 0 is a pattern that does not execute the special role winning suggestion effect, and when the effect pattern is determined, the special role winning suggestion effect is not executed.

  In the effect pattern 1-1, after the effect start screen shown in FIG. 11A is displayed in the first game, the fireworks of the normal pattern are displayed in the second game as shown in FIGS. 11B and 11C. The fireworks production effect to be produced (normal) is executed, and in the third game, as shown in FIGS. 12 (e) and 12 (f), a fireworks launch effect (no cut-in) is presented to fireworks without a cut-in effect to be described later. , And in the fourth game, as shown in FIGS. 12 (i) and 12 (k), the launch failure effect is executed to notify that the special combination is not won. The production pattern 1-2 is the same as the production pattern 1-1 up to the 3rd game, but it is not a launch failure production in the 4th game, as shown in FIGS. 12 (i) and 12 (j). This is a pattern for executing and notifying the winning of the special role.

  The production pattern 2-1 displays the production start screen shown in FIG. 11 (a) in the first game, and then displays cherry blossom pattern fireworks in the second game as shown in FIGS. 11 (b) and 11 (d). The fireworks production effect to be produced (sakura pattern) is executed, and in the third game, as shown in FIGS. 12 (e) and 12 (f), a fireworks launch effect (no cut-in) is presented to fireworks without a cut-in effect to be described later. ), And in the fourth game, as shown in FIGS. 12 (i) and 12 (k), the launch failure effect is executed to notify that the special combination is not won. The production pattern 2-2 is the same as the production pattern 2-1 up to the third game, but it is not a launch failure production in the fourth game, but a successful launch production as shown in FIGS. 12 (i) and 12 (j). This is a pattern for executing and notifying the winning of the special role.

  In the effect pattern 3-1, after the effect start screen shown in FIG. 11 (a) is displayed in the first game, the normal pattern fireworks are displayed in the second game as shown in FIGS. 11 (b) and 11 (c). Fireworks production effect to be produced (normal) is performed, and fireworks with a cut-in effect (small) that causes an image to be interrupted on the display screen as shown in FIGS. 12 (e) and 12 (g) in the third game This is a pattern in which a launch + cut-in (small) effect is executed, and in the fourth game, as shown in FIGS. The production pattern 3-2 is the same as the production pattern 3-1 up to the third game, but it is not a launch failure production in the fourth game, but a successful launch production as shown in FIGS. 12 (i) and 12 (j). This is a pattern for executing and notifying the winning of the special role.

  In the effect pattern 4-1, after the effect start screen shown in FIG. 11 (a) is displayed in the first game, the cherry blossom pattern fireworks are displayed in the second game as shown in FIGS. 11 (b) and 11 (d). The fireworks production effect to be produced (sakura pattern) is executed, and fireworks with a cut-in effect (small) that interrupts the image on the display screen are launched in the third game as shown in FIGS. This is a pattern in which a fireworks launch + cut-in (small) effect is executed, and in the fourth game, as shown in FIGS. The production pattern 4-2 is the same as the production pattern 4-1 up to the third game, but is not a launch failure production in the fourth game, as shown in FIGS. 12 (i) and 12 (j). This is a pattern for executing and notifying the winning of the special role.

  In the effect pattern 5-1, after the effect start screen shown in FIG. 11A is displayed in the first game, the fireworks of the normal pattern are displayed in the second game as shown in FIGS. 11B and 11C. Cut-in that executes a fireworks production effect (normal) to be produced and interrupts an image larger than the effect patterns 3 and 4 on the display screen in the third game, as shown in FIGS. A fireworks launch + cut-in (large) production is performed to launch a firework with a production (large), and in the fourth game, as shown in FIGS. This is a pattern for notifying the non-winning. The production pattern 5-2 is the same as the production pattern 5-1 up to the third game, but it is not a launch failure production in the fourth game, but a successful launch production as shown in FIGS. 12 (i) and 12 (j). This is a pattern for executing and notifying the winning of the special role.

  The effect pattern 6-1 displays the effect start screen shown in FIG. 11 (a) in the first game, and then displays cherry blossom pattern fireworks in the second game as shown in FIGS. 11 (b) and 11 (d). Cut the fireworks production effect (cherry blossom pattern) to be produced and interrupt the third game with an image larger than the effect patterns 3 and 4 on the display screen as shown in FIGS. 12 (e) and 12 (h). A fireworks launch + a cut-in (large) effect that fires a firework accompanied by an in-effect (large) is performed, and a launch failure effect is performed in the fourth game as shown in FIGS. 12 (i) and 12 (k). This is a pattern for notifying the non-winning. The production pattern 6-2 is the same as the production pattern 6-1 up to the third game, but is not a launch failure production in the fourth game, but a successful launch production as shown in FIGS. 12 (i) and 12 (j). This is a pattern for executing and notifying the winning of the special role.

  In the special role selection suggestion effect lottery, as shown in FIG. 13, the production patterns 0 to 7 with different probabilities depending on the type of role that has been triggered (replay (2), cherry, watermelon) and whether or not the special role is won. Select.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio of winning simultaneously with the special role is replay (2)> watermelon> cherry, while the effect patterns (1) to (7) among the effect patterns (0) to (7) are won. The ratio of replay (2)> watermelon, replay (2)> cherry, watermelon = cherry, and the rendition pattern (0)-( 7) The ratio of winning the production patterns (1) to (7) is high. In other words, when a replay (2) with a higher winning ratio at the same time as a special role than watermelon or cherry is selected, the special role selection suggestion is more likely to be executed than when a watermelon or cherry is won. The expectation of winning the special role at the time of winning the general role, which is the start of the production, will be linked to the execution probability of the special role suggestion effect. The expectation of the player can be increased.

  Moreover, among the production patterns 1 to 6 of the fireworks production production (normal) and the fireworks production production (sakura pattern), the ratio of winning the production patterns 2, 4, and 6 of the fireworks production production (sakura pattern) is replay (2). , Watermelon and cherry are more likely to be elected at the same time as special roles than when they are elected alone. When replay (2), watermelon and cherry are won, fireworks production production (normal) If the fireworks production production (sakura pattern) is executed, the possibility of winning the special role is higher.

  In addition, among the production patterns 1 to 6, the ratio of winning the fireworks + cut-in production production patterns 3 to 6 is more simultaneous with the special role than when the replay (2), watermelon and cherry are elected alone. The winner is higher, and the person who has performed the fireworks + cut-in effect with cut-in is more likely to win the special role than the fireworks display effect without cut-in.

  In addition, among the production patterns 3 to 6 for the fireworks display + cut-in production, the ratio of the production patterns 5 and 6 for the fireworks display + cut-in (large) production will be selected for replay (2), watermelon and cherry alone. It is higher if you are selected at the same time as the special role than if you are doing, fireworks launch with cut-in (small) + cut-in (small) fireworks with cut-in (large) + cut-in with cut-in (small) (Large) The person who performed the performance is more likely to win the special role.

  In addition, when replay (2) is won, the production pattern 0 is won only when the special role is won at the same time, and the replay (2) wins and the special role winning indication is executed. If not, the special role will be confirmed.

  The special role winning suggestion effect is an effect of continuing four games as described above, and is composed of four effect data constituting each game. Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the production data for each game includes the A part from the start operation to the first stop operation and the second stop operation from the first stop operation to the second stop operation. Part B, C part from the second stop operation to the third stop operation, until the end of the game after the third stop operation is performed (if the next game is continued, Until the reception of the game start operation or the standby command, if the next game is not continued, the D part of the next game (until the next game bet number setting operation or the reception of the standby command) is constituted.

  The data of each part is the control pattern of these effect devices such as the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51, the lighting mode of the effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED 55, and the sub CPU 91a When winning in the special role selection suggestion effect lottery, the corresponding part of the corresponding number of games corresponding to the effect pattern of the selected special role selection suggestion effect, the number of games from the start game of the effect, and the command from the main control unit 41 The rendering device is controlled based on the corresponding data with reference to the data.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 15A, when an internal winning command indicating a start operation at the nth game is received from the main control unit 41 after starting the special role winning suggestion effect, the data is the A part data of the nth game. When the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are controlled with reference to n-A and a reel stop command indicating the first stop operation is received in the nth game, the B part in the nth game When the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are controlled with reference to n-B, which is the data of N, and the reel stop command indicating the second stop operation is received in the n game, the n game Control of the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 is performed with reference to nC which is data of the C part of the eye. When the reel stop command indicating the third stop operation is received in the n-th game, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are referred to by referring to the n-D that is the D-part data of the n-th game. Take control.

  After that, if the presentation continues for the (n + 1) th game, the presentation will not be switched even if the BET command indicating the betting number setting operation is received, and when the internal winning command indicating the start operation for the (n + 1) th game is received, The liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are controlled with reference to n + 1-A which is the data of the A part of the eye, and a reel stop command indicating a first stop operation is given to the n + 1 game. When received, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are controlled with reference to n + 1-B, which is the B part data of the (n + 1) th game, and the second stop operation is indicated in the (n + 1) th game. When the reel stop command is received, the liquid crystal display 51 is referred to with reference to n + 1-C which is data of the C part of the (n + 1) th game. When the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are controlled and a reel stop command indicating the third stop operation is received in the (n + 1) th game, the liquid crystal is referenced with reference to the (n + 1-D) data of the D part of the (n + 1) th game. The display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55 are controlled. On the other hand, when the effect does not continue in the (n + 1) th game, the normal effect is switched when the BET command is received.

  In addition, the special role winning suggestion effect of this embodiment is an effect that continues beyond one game, but after the game that is running the special role winning suggestion effect ends, the effect is also continued in the next game. On the other hand, the sub CPU 91a executes the standby effect when the standby command is received, that is, when a predetermined time elapses without setting the bet amount after the game ends, or when a credit or bet amount adjustment operation is performed.

  At this time, the display on the liquid crystal display 51 is switched from the special role selection suggestion effect image to the standby image, the effect effect LED 52 is switched off, and the output of the sound effect output from the speakers 53 and 54 is stopped. It becomes.

  Then, when the stand-by effect is executed during the execution of the special role winning suggestion effect, the bet number setting operation is performed thereafter, and when the BET command is received, the final part of the previous game D By controlling the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 with reference to the part data, and then receiving an internal winning command indicating a start operation, the first part of the next game The liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are controlled with reference to data of a certain A part, and the effect is resumed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), after the start of the special role suggestion effect, after the end of the nth game, when the effect continues in the (n + 1) th game, when the standby command is received, the DEMO corresponding to the standby effect is received. The liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are controlled with reference to the data, and the control state of the effect device is switched to the standby effect.

  Thereafter, when the BET command of the (n + 1) th game is received, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, the n-th game, that is, the n-D that is the data of the last part of the previous game is referred to. When the reel LED 55 is controlled and an internal winning command indicating the start operation of the (n + 1) th game is received, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, and the speaker 53 are referred to with reference to the (n + 1-A) that is the A part data of the (n + 1) th game. 54, the reel LED 55 is controlled, and the production is resumed.

  In addition, 2-D, which is data of D part of the second game, includes an image indicating whether the produced fireworks are normal patterns or fireworks, and 3 3-D, which is data of the D part of the game, includes an image including no cut-in, cut-in (small), or cut-in (large).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 16 (b), after the cherry blossom pattern fireworks are displayed at the end of the second game of patterns 2, 4, and 6, a standby command is received and as shown in FIG. 16 (c). In addition, when the BET command is received after executing the standby effect, cherry blossom pattern fireworks are displayed as in the end of the second game, as shown in FIG. Then, when the internal winning command is received, as shown in FIG. 16 (e), the effect of the third game is started.

  In addition, after the end of the third game of patterns 1 and 2, after receiving the standby command, receiving the standby command and then receiving the BET command, after the effect at the end of the third game without cut-in When the internal winning command is received, the production of the fourth game is started. On the other hand, after the third game of patterns 3 and 4 is finished, the standby command is received, and the standby command is received. By receiving the BET command, after the production at the end of the third game with cut-in (small), the production of the fourth game starts by receiving the internal winning command. After the end of the third game, a standby command is received, and after receiving the standby command, a BET command is received, and after the presentation at the end of the third game with a cut-in (large), an internal winning Director of the 4 game in by receiving the command so that the starts.

  Further, when returning from the standby effect, by referring to the D part data of the previous game, not only the display content of the liquid crystal display 51 in the final part of the previous game, but also the lighting mode of the effect effect LED 52 and the speaker The output mode of the sound effect by 53, 54 is also reproduced.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the standby command is received during execution of the special role selection suggestion effect that continues for a predetermined period, and after the special role selection suggestion effect is interrupted along with the execution of the standby effect, the interruption is performed. When the special role selection suggestion effect was resumed, the last part of the effect that was executed in the game before the interruption, that is, the effect that reflected the content of the effect that was executed before the interruption was executed and then interrupted Since the special role selection direction will be resumed, even if the special role selection direction is interrupted by the standby production, the flow of the production from before the interruption will be clear at the time of resumption, and the flow of production until then will be grasped Can do.

  In the present embodiment, a standby command is transmitted when a certain time has elapsed without the number of bets being set after the end of one game, or when a settlement operation is performed, and a standby effect is executed accordingly. Yes, it is configured to interrupt the special role suggestion effect by receiving the standby command during execution of the special role selection suggestion effect, and execute the standby effect. It is good also as a structure which performs standby production when the state which is not performed continues for a fixed time.

  In addition, the special role winning suggestion effect may be configured to be executed over a plurality of games, and after the operation from the start condition to the end condition, after the operation from the start condition to the end condition, is constant. The configuration may be executed over a period until time elapses.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, when the special role winning suggestion effect is interrupted by the standby effect after the game is ended while the special role winning suggestion effect is being executed, and the betting number setting operation is resumed as an opportunity, As an effect reflecting the contents, an effect based on the effect data after the third stop that was executed in the previous game, that is, the effect that follows after the last part of the effect that was executed in the previous game is performed. The flow of production from the previous game becomes clearer.

  In addition, the production reflecting the content of the production before the interruption is not limited to the one that performs a part of the production before the interruption, for example, only the important part of the production before the interruption is performed, or the production before the interruption is fast-forwarded. What to do etc. may be sufficient. Furthermore, if the production reflecting the content of the production before the interruption is related to the production before the interruption and the connection from the production before the interruption can be understood, the production is different from the production before the interruption. For example, the progress of the production flow up to that point may be reproduced with characters, images, sounds, and the like different from the production of the production up to that point.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the production data for each game constituting the special role winning suggestion production is the A part from the start operation to the first stop operation, the first part. The B part from the stop operation to the second stop operation, the C part from the second stop operation to the third stop operation, the performance of the game after the third stop operation is performed D part until the game ends (until the next game is started or when a standby command is received, or when the next game is not continued until the bet number setting operation or the standby command is received) When the special role selection suggestion effect is resumed from the interruption by the stand-by effect, after performing the effect with reference to the data of the D part, By performing the production with reference to the data, the production of the last part before the interruption is executed, and it is a configuration following the production of the subsequent, and it is not necessary to provide production data only to be executed when returning Although it is preferable, data of the D-A part consisting of the D part used when returning from the interruption and the A part of the next game is prepared, and if the interruption is not interrupted by the standby production, the production is performed with reference to the data of the A part. In contrast, when the production is interrupted by the standby production, the production of the last part before the interruption is executed by performing the production by referring to the data of the DA part, not the A part. It is good also as a structure following the production of.

  In addition, the control patterns of each effect device, such as the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51, the lighting mode of the effect effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED 55, are determined in the data of the A to D parts. When the special role winning suggestion effect is resumed from the interruption due to the standby effect, by referring to the data of the D part, the special display of the special role suggestion effect before the interruption is performed. The state before the interruption is reproduced in all the production devices such as the display pattern, the lighting mode of the effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED 55, and the connection with the production at the time of resumption is natural. It becomes.

  In particular, in this embodiment, the D part data of the second game includes an image of whether the firework produced is a normal pattern or a cherry blossom pattern, and the D part data of the third game includes an image with cut-in. It is. In other words, the D part data of the second game and the third game includes elements having different expectation degrees for the special role in these special role winning suggestion effects, and waits after the second game or the third game ends. Even if the production is executed, when returning, it is possible to grasp the winning expectation degree of the special role accompanying the production executed in the previous game, and it is suggested by the production executed before the interruption The possibility of winning the special role that was made can be recognized even when it resumes.

  Also, in this embodiment, after the game ends during the execution of the special role selection suggestion, if the special role selection suggestion production is not interrupted by the standby production, the next game production will be triggered by the start operation of the next game. On the other hand, if the special role selection suggestion effect is interrupted due to the standby effect, then the effect reflecting the content of the effect before the interruption will be performed with the bet number setting operation, and then the start operation will be followed The production of the game is started, and when resuming the special role selection suggestion production that was interrupted by the standby production, where is the production that reflects the content of the production before the interruption, from where the production of this game Is easy to understand. Moreover, regardless of whether or not the special role winning suggestion effect is interrupted, the start timing of the next game effect is the same, so that the design of the effect becomes easy and the progress of the effect becomes easy to understand.

  In this embodiment, even if the special role selection suggestion effect is interrupted by the execution of the standby effect, or when it is not interrupted, the start trigger of the next game effect is both the start operation. If the suggestion effect is not interrupted by the execution of the standby effect, the next game effect is started with the bet number setting operation, whereas the special role selection suggestion effect is interrupted by the execution of the standby effect. , A configuration that reflects the content of the previous game's performance triggered by the setting operation of the number of bets, and then starts the next game's performance triggered by the start operation, that is, the special role winning suggestion performs the standby performance Depending on the situation, the opportunity to start the next game effect may be different depending on whether it is interrupted or not. When you resume the 唆 production, how far in the production which is to reflect the effect contents before the suspension, where from is either a director of this game, and that is easy to understand.

  In addition, if the special role selection suggestion effect is interrupted by the execution of the standby effect, at least enough time has elapsed for the player to grasp the content of the effect after starting the effect reflecting the effect content of the previous game. Until then, even if an operation that triggers the start of the production of the next game is performed, the production of the next game is not started, and until the time has elapsed, the production reflecting the content of the production of the previous game is maintained, It is good also as a structure which starts the production | generation of the next game after progress of the said time, and by setting it as such a structure, the operation used as the opportunity of the production which reflected the production content of the previous game, and the opportunity of the production of the next game Even if the operation to be performed is continuously performed, it is possible to make the player recognize the contents of the effect reflecting the effect contents of the previous game.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the special role winning suggestion effect is resumed from the interruption due to the standby effect, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51, the lighting effect of the effect effect LED 52, and the speaker constituting the special role winning suggestion effect before the interruption. 53, 54 output state, reel LED 55 lighting mode, etc., the situation before the interruption is reproduced in all the production devices, but at least the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51, the lighting effect LED lighting mode, the speaker A part of the output modes 53 and 54 and the lighting mode of the reel LED 55, that is, the state before the interruption is not reproduced in all of the rendering devices, but a part of the rendering devices (for example, the liquid crystal display 51). Any one or more of the effect LED, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55) to reproduce the situation before the interruption. Even, it is possible to flow the effect from the previous interrupted at the time of the resumption becomes apparent, to grasp the flow director so far.

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

  In the above embodiment, a slot machine for setting bets using medals and credits is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot machine for setting bets using game balls, It may be a full credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets.

  Further, in addition to the medal insertion mechanism such as the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the insertion medal sensor 31, a ball take-in device that takes in a game ball, and a take-in ball that detects a game ball taken in by the ball take-in device In addition to a medal payout mechanism, such as a hopper motor 34b and a payout sensor 34c, a ball payout device for paying out game balls and a payout ball detection switch for detecting game balls payed out by the ball payout device It is possible to set a bet number using both medals and game balls and play a game, and the present invention may be applied to a slot machine in which medals and game balls are paid out by winning.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 41 main control unit 41a main CPU
91 Sub controller 91a Sub CPU

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A pre-determining means for determining whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings before a display result is derived on the variable display unit;
A specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect comprising a first effect and a second effect that is executed when a continuation condition is established after the execution of the first effect;
Standby production execution means for executing a standby production when the standby condition is satisfied;
First operation accepting means for accepting a first operation for advancing the game;
A second operation accepting means for accepting a second operation for further advancing the game after accepting the first operation by the first operation accepting means;
With
The standby effect execution means executes the standby effect when the standby condition is satisfied before the continuation condition is satisfied after the execution of the first effect,
The specific effect executing means is
After execution of the first effect, if the standby effect is not executed before the second effect is executed, the second effect is started when the first operation is accepted. And
When the standby effect is executed after the first effect is executed and before the second effect is executed, the standby effect is being executed and the first operation is accepted. A slot machine that executes a reflection effect reflecting the contents of the first effect when the second operation is received, and executes the second effect when the second operation is accepted.

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