JP2015208468A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of improving taste of a selection performance for selecting a performance by a plurality of times of operations.SOLUTION: The slot machine can execute a selection performance for selecting any type of performance of a plurality of types of performances by 30-time operations of a MAXBET switch 6, and an operation request performance for requesting to operate the MAXBET switch 6 a plurality of times during the execution of the selection performance. During the execution of the selection performance, the slot machine changes both of a selection screen of the selection performance and an operation request screen of the operation request performance in response to the operation of the MAXBET switch 6, until the operation number of times of the MAXBET switch 6 reaches the 30 times.

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to a display result of a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified.

  As this type of gaming machine, there has been proposed an apparatus that performs an operation requesting a plurality of operations of an operation button and changes an effect mode when the requested operation is performed (for example, Patent Document 1). reference).

JP 2009-11610 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when a plurality of operations of the operation button are requested, the presentation mode changes by reaching the requested number of operations, but the requested number of times. Until the stage reached, the production mode and the operation request mode did not change, and the interest was not sufficiently enhanced.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine capable of enhancing the interest of a selection effect in which an effect is selected by a plurality of operations.

In order to solve the above problems, the slot machine of the means 1 of the present invention comprises:
A variable display unit (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (designs) each identifiable,
After the variable display portions (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) are variably displayed, display of the variable display portions (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is stopped to derive a display result, and according to the display result In a slot machine (slot machine 1) where a winning can occur,
A plurality of operating means including a game progress operating means (MAXBET switch 6) operated by the player to advance the game;
A selection effect in which any one type of effect is selected from a plurality of types of effects by operating one operation means (MAXBET switch 6) among the plurality of operation means N (N ≧ 2) times (30 times). A selection effect execution means (sub control unit 91) for executing (selection effect);
An operation request effect execution means (sub control unit 91) for executing an operation request effect (operation request effect) for requesting an operation of the one operation means (MAXBET switch 6) during execution of the selection effect (selection effect);
Execution of the selection effect (selection effect) when the one operation means (MAXBET switch 6) is operated M (M <N) times (10 times, 20 times) during execution of the selection effect (selection effect). Execution mode changing means (sub control unit 91) for changing both the mode (selection screen) and the execution mode (operation request screen) of the operation request effect (operation request effect);
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, any kind of effect is selected from a plurality of types of effects by N operations of one operation means, and the number of operations of one operation means is N times during execution of the selected effect. Since both the execution mode of the selection effect and the execution mode of the operation request effect that requires the operation of one operation means are changed, the interest by the selection effect can be enhanced.

Note that the one operation means may be a game progress operation means, or may be an operation means other than the game progress operation means, that is, an operation means that is not used to advance the game. Further, when the game progress operation means is applied as one operation means, the selection effect may be executed in a state where the one operation means is involved in the progress of the game, or the one operation means is a game. The selection effect may be executed in a state where it is not involved in the progress of.
Further, the selection effect may be selected as an effect in which the type of effect selected by the player is executed, or may be selected as an effect in which the type of effect selected on the slot machine side is executed. .

The slot machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 1,
The one operation means is the game progress operation means (MAXBET switch 6),
The selection effect execution means is characterized in that the selection effect (selection effect) is executed in a non-involved state (freeze state) in which the one operation means (MAXBET switch 6) is not involved in the progress of the game.
According to this feature, the selection effect can be executed using the existing game progress operation means without providing the operation means separate from the operation means for proceeding the game, and the operation means not involved in the progress of the game can be executed. Since the execution mode of the selection effect and the execution mode of the operation request effect are changed by the operation, the player's consciousness can be concentrated on these effects.

The slot machine of means 3 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 1 or 2,
The selection effect execution means executes the selection effect (selection effect) in a delay state (freeze state) in which the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined period.
According to this feature, since the execution mode of the selection effect and the execution mode of the operation request effect are changed by the operation of one operation means in a delay state where the game does not proceed, the player's consciousness can be concentrated on these effects. it can.

The slot machine of means 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 3,
A specific effect execution means (main control unit 41) for executing a specific effect (reel effect) using the variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) in the delay state (freeze state);
When the one operation means (MAXBET switch 6) is operated during the execution of the specific effect (reel effect), the change mode of the variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is changed (effect output) Derivation) variation mode changing means (main control unit 41);
With
The selection effect execution means executes the selection effect (selection effect) during execution of the specific effect (reel effect) in the delay state (freeze state).
According to this feature, the execution mode of the selected effect and the execution mode of the operation request effect are changed by the operation of the one operation unit in the specific effect in which the change of the variation mode of the variable display unit by the one operation unit does not affect the game result. Therefore, the player's consciousness can be concentrated on these effects.

The slot machine of means 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
Before the display result is derived, it has a pre-determining means (internal lottery) for determining whether or not to allow a winning to occur,
The selection effect (selection effect) is characterized by suggesting a determination result (internal lottery result) of the prior determination means (main control unit 41) according to the type of the selected effect.
According to this feature, since the determination result of the predetermining means is suggested by the type of effect selected by the operation of the one operation means by the player, the interest of the selected effect can be further enhanced.

The slot machine of means 6 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
Advantageous amount giving means (sub control unit 91) for giving an advantageous amount (art game number) to the player;
Advantageous state control means (sub control unit 91) for controlling to an advantageous state (ART) advantageous to the player according to the advantageous amount (art game number) given by the advantageous amount giving means;
With
The selection effect (selection effect) is characterized by suggesting an advantageous amount (the number of ART games to be added) given by the advantageous amount giving means (sub control unit 91) according to the type of the selected effect. .
According to this feature, since the advantageous amount given by the type of effect selected by the operation of one operation means by the player is suggested, the interest of the selected effect can be further enhanced.
The advantageous amount to be given to the player is the number of rights (such as winning a lottery that determines whether or not to generate an advantageous state) that can be shifted to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, The number of rights to be notified of an operation mode advantageous to the player, the number of rights controlled to a gaming state with a high expected value to which a gaming value is given, and whether or not the current gaming state is a gaming state advantageous to the player This includes the number of rights to be notified, the period during which the advantageous state is controlled (the number of fixed games, the average value of the number of games that vary depending on the end condition, etc.), the continuation rate at which the advantageous state continues.

The slot machine of means 7 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
The operation request effect execution means includes:
The operation request effect (operation request effect) in a predetermined manner (displayed so as to overlap most of the selection screen) until the one operation means (MAXBET switch 6) is operated during the execution of the selection effect (selection effect). Run
In response to operation of the one operation means (MAXBET switch 6) when the operation request effect (operation request effect) is executed in the predetermined mode (displayed so as to overlap most of the selection screen). The specific mode (reduction of the display area of the operation request screen) for the player to easily recognize the execution mode (selection screen) of the selection effect (selection effect) than the predetermined mode (displayed so as to overlap most of the selection screen) ) To execute the operation request effect (operation request effect).
According to this feature, by executing the operation request effect in a predetermined manner, it is possible to make it easier for the player to grasp that the operation of the one operation means is performed, while after the operation of the one operation means is performed The player can make it easier for the player to recognize the execution mode of the selected effect by assuming that the player understands the content of the operation request effect and executing the operation request effect in a specific manner.
The specific mode in which the player can easily recognize the execution mode of the selection effect than the predetermined mode is, for example, a mode in which the display size of the operation request effect is smaller than the display size of the operation request effect in the predetermined mode, The aspect etc. which made transparency higher than the operation request | requirement effect in an aspect correspond.

The slot machine of means 8 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 7,
Addition of changing the effect mode by operating the one operation means (MAXBET switch 6) when a specific condition (winning the additional effect lottery) is established during execution of the selected effect (selected effect) The present invention is characterized by comprising additional effect execution means (sub control unit 91) that interrupts and executes an effect (addition effect) that is being executed.
According to this feature, when the specific condition is satisfied during the execution of the selection effect, the additional effect that changes the effect mode is further interrupted and executed by the one operation means being operated. Can do.
In addition, interrupting the execution of the additional effect and executing it may interrupt the selected effect being executed, execute the additional effect, and resume the interrupted selection effect after the end of the additional effect. The selection effect being executed may be terminated and the additional effect may be executed.

The slot machine according to means 9 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 8,
In the selection effect (selection effect), when the one operation means is operated in a normal operation mode (normal operation), the one operation means (MAXBET switch 6) is operated N times (30 times). As a result, any one type of effect is selected from a plurality of types of effects, and the one operation means (MAXBET switch 6) is different from the normal operation mode (normal operation) in a special operation mode ( When the operation is performed by a long press operation), a predetermined period (200 ms) is selected as an effect in which any type of effect is executed from a plurality of types of effects after the N times (30 times) have elapsed. ,
During the period in which the one operation means is operated in a normal operation mode (normal operation) during execution of the selection effect, the one operation unit is in the special operation mode (long press) while the selection effect is being executed. The ratio that the specific condition is satisfied is lower than the period of operation in (operation).
According to this feature, by operating one operation means in the normal operation mode in the selection effect, the type of effect is selected when the number of operations reaches N times, or in the special operation mode. By operating the operating means, it is possible for the player to select whether the type of effect is selected when a predetermined period has elapsed N times. In addition, when a specific condition is satisfied during execution of the selected effect, an additional effect that changes the effect mode is further interrupted and executed when the one operation means is operated. Yes. In such a configuration, in a period in which one operation means is operated in the normal operation mode during the selection effect, the end condition is satisfied after the one operation unit is operated in the special operation mode during the execution of the selection effect. Compared to the latter period, it is necessary to perform more operations compared to the latter period because the ratio of the additional effects that require further operation of one operation means is set lower than the period until During the former period, the frequency of additional operations being executed and the need for further operations is reduced, reducing the annoyance caused by the increase in the operation of one operation means during the period when multiple operations are required. can do.
The special operation mode is an operation mode in which the operation unit used in the normal operation mode is continuously operated for a predetermined time or more, an operation mode in which an operation unit different from the operation unit used in the normal operation mode is operated, and a normal operation mode. An operation mode in which the operation unit and other operation units are operated simultaneously, an operation mode in which the operation unit used in the normal operation mode is operated at a predetermined frequency or higher, and the like are applicable.

The slot machine of means 10 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 9,
Game medium detecting means (inserted medal sensor 31) for detecting the inserted game medium (medal);
Game value storage means (credit counter) for storing a game value (credit) that can be used for setting the number of bets in response to a betting operation (operation of the MAXBET switch 6);
Bet number storage means (BET counter) for storing the bet number set for one game;
The betting number stored in the betting number storage means (BET counter) and the gaming value storage means (credit counter) are stored in accordance with the detection result by the gaming medium detection means (inserted medal sensor 31). A game medium detection updating means (main control unit 41) for updating any of the gaming value (credit);
When a re-game winning (re-game player) is generated, the bet-number storage means (BET counter) is stored so that the next game can be started without using the gaming value (medals, credits). Re-game derivation update means (main control unit 41) for updating the number of bets placed;
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, when a re-game winning is generated, the next game can be started without using the gaming value.

The slot machine according to means 11 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 10,
Delay control means (main control unit 41) is provided for performing delay control (rip freeze) for delaying the timing at which the next game can be started after the re-game winning (re-gamer) occurs until the release condition is satisfied. ,
The release condition is satisfied when the detection result by the game medium detecting means (inserted medal sensor 31) becomes a release result (a medal is detected by a specific sensor),
The game medium detection time update means includes:
After the game has ended without a re-game winning (re-gamer) occurring, the game medium detecting means (inserted medal sensor 31) detects the game medium (medal), whereby the betting number storage means (BET When the bet number stored in the counter) is less than the predetermined upper limit number (3), the bet number stored in the bet number storage means (BET counter) is updated to the upper limit number (3). A first game medium detection time update means for updating the game value (credit) stored in the game value storage means (credit counter) when reaching,
After the re-game winning (re-game player) occurs, the bet-number stored in the bet-number storage means (BET counter) is updated by the re-game derivation update means so that the next game can be started. Thereafter, when the game medium (medal) is detected by the game medium detecting means (inserted medal sensor 31), the game value (credit) stored in the game value storage means (credit counter) is updated. Updating means for detecting the second game medium;
It is characterized by including.
According to this feature, even after a re-game win has occurred, the inserted game medium is detected after the bet number is updated by the re-game derivation update means and the next game can be started. The game value can be updated according to the game medium. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game value from being updated before the betting amount is set after the re-game winning is generated. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the re-game winning is generated without causing a sense of incongruity. Further, after the re-game winning is generated, the delay control is performed, the game medium is inserted, and the detection result by the game medium detecting means becomes the release result, so that the delay control is released. As a result, even if the number of bets is updated due to a re-game winning for the player, the next game cannot be started unless the game medium is inserted, and the game medium is inserted. You can make it seem as if the next game can be started.

The slot machine of means 12 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 10,
Delay control means (main control unit 41) is provided for performing delay control (rip freeze) for delaying the timing at which the next game can be started after the re-game winning (re-gamer) occurs until the release condition is satisfied. ,
The release condition is satisfied when the detection result by the game medium detecting means (inserted medal sensor 31) becomes a release result (a medal is detected by a specific sensor),
The game medium detection time update means includes:
After the game has ended without a re-game winning (re-gamer) occurring, the game medium detecting means (inserted medal sensor 31) detects the game medium (medal), whereby the betting number storage means (BET When the bet number stored in the counter) is less than the predetermined upper limit number (3), the bet number stored in the bet number storage means (BET counter) is updated to the upper limit number (3). A first game medium detection time update means for updating the game value (credit) stored in the game value storage means (credit counter) when reaching,
After the re-game winning (re-game player) is generated, the game medium detection means after the re-game derivation update means starts updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage means (BET counter). When the game medium (medal) is detected by the (inserted medal sensor 31), the game value (credit) stored in the game value storage means (credit counter) is updated. Means,
It is characterized by including.
According to this feature, even after the re-game winning is generated, the inserted game medium is a game medium detected after the start of renewal of the betting amount by the re-game derivation update means. Thus, the game value can be updated according to the game medium. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game value from being updated before the betting amount is set after the re-game winning is generated. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the re-game winning is generated without causing a sense of incongruity. Further, after the re-game winning is generated, the delay control is performed, the game medium is inserted, and the detection result by the game medium detecting means becomes the release result, so that the delay control is released. As a result, even if the number of bets is updated due to a re-game winning for the player, the next game cannot be started unless the game medium is inserted, and the game medium is inserted. You can make it seem as if the next game can be started.

In addition, in the means 10-12, the upper limit number should just be a predetermined number, may be one number, and may be a number determined according to the gaming state being controlled. . In addition, in the means 10 to 12, the upper limit number may be the same as the predetermined number at which the game can be started, or may be larger than the predetermined number.
In addition, the game medium whose game value can be updated after the re-game winning is generated in the means 11 is updated after the betting number stored in the betting number storage means is updated by the re-game derivation updating means. For example, the game medium detected after the game can be started may be used. For example, the betting number stored in the betting number storage unit is updated by the re-game derivation updating unit and the next game is updated. It may be a game medium detected after a predetermined condition (e.g., elapse of a predetermined period, completion of a predetermined process, etc.) is established after the start is possible.
In addition, for the game media whose game value can be updated after the re-game winning is generated in the means 12, the updating of the betting number stored in the betting number storage means is started by the re-game derivation updating means. Any game medium detected after the start may be used. For example, a predetermined condition (elapse of a predetermined period, after the update of the betting number stored in the betting number storage unit is started by the re-game derivation update unit, It may be a game medium detected after the completion of the predetermined process.
Further, in the means 11 and 12, the detection result of the game medium detection means for updating either the bet number or the game value by the game medium detection update means (hereinafter also referred to as update result) and the release condition are satisfied. The release result may be the detection result of the same detection means as long as it is a detection result of the detection means for detecting the inserted game medium, and it is determined whether or not the release result is an update result. Whether the detection result of the same detection means as the detection means for the detection, the detection results of some of the detection means for determining whether or not the result for the update, or the update result It may be a detection result of a detection means different from the detection means for determining the above.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure 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 block diagram which shows the structure of a main control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical combination relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part winning. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which a main control part performs after a setting change process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the reply freeze process which a main control part performs within a BET process. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing which bet number setting and credit addition are accept | permitted after completion | finish of a game. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the timing at which bet number setting and credit addition are accept | permitted after the game completion | finish. It is a figure which shows the flow of a pseudo game effect. It is a figure which shows the flow of the selection effect and the operation request | requirement effect which are performed during a pseudo game effect. It is a figure which shows the flow of the additional production performed during the selection production. It is a timing chart which shows the change situation of the operation mode of a MAXBET button at the time of selection production, and the display mode of a liquid crystal display. It is a timing chart which shows the change state of the operation mode of a MAXBET button at the time of an additional production, and the display mode of a liquid crystal display. It is a figure which shows the winning probability of an additional effect lottery. It is a figure which shows the modification of a selection effect.

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

  An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a side of the housing 1a. And a front door 1b pivotally supported at the end.

  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, "black 7", "net 7 (shaded 7 in the figure)", "white 7", "black BAR", and "white BAR" are provided on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. “,” “Replay,” “Plum,” “Watermelon,” “Cherry,” “Bell,” and so on, a plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided at the approximate center of the front door 1b.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see 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.

  At the position corresponding to each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the front door 1b, a horizontally-long rectangular see-through window 3 that allows the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R to be seen through from the front side is provided. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front door 1b, there are a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (3 in any game state in the present embodiment) among the specified number of bets determined according to the game state within the range. The settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are returned), and the game is started. The stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the start switch 7 and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R respectively operated by the player can be operated by the player It is provided, respectively.

  In this embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b shows a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, and the contents when an error occurs. An auxiliary game indicator 12 for displaying an error code or the like, 1 BETLED 14 for informing that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 2 BETLED 15 for informing that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 betting numbers being set A 3BET LED 16 for notifying that the game has been performed, an insertion request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted by lighting, and a start valid LED 18 for notifying that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective. , Wait (reel rotation starts because a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game Waiting to have state) in wait for notifying by lighting the effect that in LED 19, a game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing it is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  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 bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided inside the 8R to notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is valid by lighting. It has been.

  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. The set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time is controlled to a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at a predetermined trigger (for example, at the end of RT2 described later). A stop switch 36a for selecting the validity / invalidity of the stop function, automatic settlement processing (settlement of medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at a predetermined opportunity (for example, at the end of RT2 described later) An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting whether the automatic settlement function to be controlled is to be enabled or disabled, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 is provided inside the housing 1a. The hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, or the medal payout exit 9 side is selectively switched to either the flow path switching solenoid 30 or the medal insertion portion 4 and flows down to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector (not shown) having an inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting the medal that has been received, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4), and the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are detected inside the housing 1a. A reel unit 2 including possible reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R (see FIG. 4), an external output board 1000 (see FIG. 4) for outputting an external output signal, and a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are stored. A hopper tank 34a, a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 4), and a payout sensor 34c for detecting the medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 4). 4) 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 tank sensor 35a is provided for detecting that the amount of stored medal is equal to or greater than a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank 35 is full.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a function key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state is provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in normal times. In the setting change state, a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery described later, and a power source that is operated when turning on / off the power source A switch 39 is provided.

  The power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a, and the front door 1b can be opened by a predetermined key operation held by a store clerk or the like. The set key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 are operated only by a person such as a store clerk who has the key, and cannot be operated by the player. The same applies to the reset switch 23 detected by a predetermined key operation. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation after the front door 1b is opened by key operation, only the store clerk possessing the key for operating the setting key switch 37 among the game store clerk. Operation is possible.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, 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 line LN becomes 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 this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is used as the winning line. It has been established. In this embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

  Further, in the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM1 are set apart from the winning line LN in order to make it easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning line. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined based on the combination of symbols arranged in the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN, the invalid line is displayed. When a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) that is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the LM1 to LM4 is arranged, the symbols constituting a specific winning in the winning line LN It is easy to recognize that the combination is complete. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, an invalid line LM1 and a lower stage of the reel 2L, which are set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the upper stage. , The lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the lower side There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set straddling to the right. It is defined as.

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

  When one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a role) is displayed on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the winning line LN. If the game stops as a result, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state on the winning line LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the gaming state according to the combination of symbols is shifted. .

  In this embodiment, the game starts when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in a state where the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and the game ends when all the reels are stopped. Further, one unit of control (game control) for executing a game starts when all the controls associated with the end of the previous game are completed, and when all the controls associated with the end of the game are completed. finish.

  In this embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, a configuration using four or more reels may be used. In the configuration using two or more reels, a winning determination may be made based on a combination of display results derived for all two or more reels. In this embodiment, the variable display device is configured by physical reels. However, the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated and the symbols start to change, any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated. When this is done, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped, and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

  The reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. Will be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

  For this reason, for example, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead is used. Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The symbols arranged within 5 frames including can be displayed on the winning line.

  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. The power supply line for supplying power to the effect control board is directly connected from the power supply board 101 to the effect control board 90 without going through the game control board 40, and the power supply board 101 directly supplies power to the effect control board 90. May be supplied.

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

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

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

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a control clock generation circuit 42, a random number clock generation circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a power interruption detection circuit. 48 and a reset circuit 49 are mounted.

  The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls each unit of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40.

  The control clock generation circuit 42 generates a control clock CCLK serving as an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency outside the main control unit 41. The control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 42 is supplied to the clock circuit 502 shown in FIG. The random number clock generation circuit 43 generates a random number clock RCLK that is an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, outside the main control unit 41. The random number clock RCLK generated by the random number clock generation circuit 43 is supplied to the random number circuits 508a and 508b shown in FIG.

  The switch detection circuit 44 takes in detection signals input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 and transmits them to the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 transmits the motor drive signal (stepping motor phase signal) output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit 47 transmits the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 49 provides a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in a state where the power is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes an external bus interface 501, a clock circuit 502, a verification block 503, a specific information storage circuit 504, an arithmetic circuit 505, and a reset / interrupt. A controller 506, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 41b, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 41c, a free-run counter circuit 507, random number circuits 508a and 508b, a timer circuit 509, The interrupt controller 510 includes a parallel input port 511, a serial communication circuit 512, a parallel output port 513, and an address decoding circuit 514.

  The reset / interrupt controller 506 is for controlling various resets and interrupt requests generated inside or outside the main control unit 41.

  The reset / interrupt controller 506 includes an out-of-designated area prohibition (IAT) circuit 506a and a watchdog timer (WDT) 506b. The IAT circuit 506a is a circuit that monitors whether the user program is correctly executed in the designated area, and has a function of outputting an IAT generation signal when it is detected that the user program is executed outside the designated area. The watchdog timer 506b has a function of generating a timeout signal for each set period.

  The external bus interface 501 is a bus interface having an interface function between an external bus and an internal bus of a chip constituting the main control unit 41, an address bus, a data bus, and a direction control function of each control signal.

  The clock circuit 502 is a circuit that generates the internal system clock SCLK by, for example, dividing the control clock CCLK by two.

  The verification block 503 is connected to an external verification machine and has a function of performing chip verification. The unique information storage circuit 504 is a circuit that stores a plurality of types of unique information that is internal information of the main control unit 41. The arithmetic circuit 505 is a circuit that performs multiplication and division.

  The CPU 41a is a control CPU that executes game control in the slot machine 1 by executing a user program (game control processing program for game control) based on the control code read from the ROM 41b. When such game control is executed, the CPU 41a reads fixed data from the ROM 41b, the variable data writing operation in which the CPU 41a writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 41c and temporarily stores them, and the CPU 41a is temporarily stored in the RAM 41c. A variable data reading operation for reading out various variable data being received, a receiving operation in which the CPU 41a receives input of various signals from the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, the parallel input port 511, the serial communication circuit 512, etc. However, a transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, the serial communication circuit 512, the parallel output port 513, and the like is also performed.

  The ROM 41b stores a control code indicating a user program (game control processing program for game control), fixed data, and the like.

  The RAM 41c provides a work area for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM 41c may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, at least a part of the contents of the RAM 41c is stored for a predetermined period.

  As the free-run counter circuit 507, four channels of 8-bit free-run counters are mounted.

  The random number circuits 508a and 508b are circuits that generate numerical data that is a random value having a predetermined update range, such as an 8-bit random number or a 16-bit random number. In this embodiment, the hardware random number generated by the 16-bit random number circuit 508b among the random number circuits 508a and 508b is used as a random number for internal lottery described later.

  The timer circuit 509 is an 8-bit programmable timer, and the main control unit 41 includes three channels of 8-bit counters as the timer circuit 509. In this embodiment, it is possible to perform a real-time interrupt request and time measurement by using a timer circuit 509 and setting by a user program.

  The interrupt controller 510 is a circuit that controls an external interrupt request from the PI5 / XINT terminal and an interrupt request from a built-in peripheral circuit (for example, serial communication circuit 512, random number circuits 508a and 508b, timer circuit 509). is there.

  The parallel input port 511 incorporates an 8-bit wide input-only port (PIP). Further, the parallel output port 513 provided in the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 incorporates an output-only port (POP) having an 11-bit width.

  The serial communication circuit 512 is a circuit that performs asynchronous serial communication in input / output with respect to the outside. The main control unit 41 includes, as the serial communication circuit 512, a 1-channel circuit for both transmission and reception and a 3-channel circuit for transmission only.

  The address decoding circuit 514 is a circuit for decoding each functional block in the main control unit 41 and a chip select signal that is a decoding signal for an external device. In response to the chip select signal, the internal circuit of the main control unit 41 or the external device serving as a peripheral device is selectively operated effectively and can be accessed from the CPU 41a.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513. A command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the sub control unit 91 toward the main control unit 41. In this embodiment, the command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513, that is, the command is transmitted as a parallel signal, but via the serial communication circuit 512. A configuration in which a command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, that is, a configuration in which the command is transmitted as a serial signal may be employed.

  The main control unit 41 also receives detection states of various switches connected to the game control board 40 from the parallel input port 511. The main control unit 41 executes basic processing that shifts in stages according to the detection states of various switches input from the parallel input port 511.

  Further, the main control unit 41 can execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In this embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main), which will be described later, is executed every time a time-out occurs in the timer circuit 509, that is, every fixed time interval (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment).

  The main control unit 41 is set to prohibit other interrupts during the execution of the interrupt process, and when a plurality of interrupts occur at the same time, the main control unit 41 prioritizes according to a predetermined order. An interrupt to be executed is set. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the interrupt process is completed, a new interrupt will occur at that point. It will be.

  The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as a basic process, and changes the detection state of the various switches. Execute a process that moves in stages. Further, the main control unit 41 executes a timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in 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 effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), an effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above, which are arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. These effect devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

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

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

  The effect control board 90 is composed of a microcomputer having a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and I / O port 91d, and a liquid crystal display connected to the effect control board 90, a sub control unit 91 for effect control. 51, a display control circuit 92 for performing display control, an LED driving circuit 93 for controlling driving of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 for controlling audio output from the speakers 53, 54, when the power is turned on or from the sub CPU 91a The reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the initialization command is not input for a certain time, the clock device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information, and the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 are monitored. When a voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal indicating that is sent to the sub CPU. The power interruption detection circuit 98 for outputting to 1a, other circuits, and the like are mounted, and the sub CPU 91a receives various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs various controls for performing effects. At the same time, each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90 is controlled directly or indirectly.

  The reset circuit 95 has a lower voltage for releasing the reset signal than the reset circuit 49 that gives the system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. When the power is turned on, the sub control unit 91 It starts at an earlier stage than the unit 41. On the other hand, the power interruption detection circuit 98 has a voltage that outputs a voltage drop signal lower than the power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. The sub control unit 91 detects a power failure at a later stage than the main control unit 41, and performs a power interruption process (sub) described later.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub control unit 91 executes an interrupt process (sub), which will be described later, by generating an interrupt every time the input number of system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, every certain time interval (about 2 ms).

  Also, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process even when the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when an interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The command reception interrupt process is executed at the same time, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time.

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

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in internal lottery, navigation stock lottery, and the like, which will be 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 as a display value on the setting value display 24, 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 where the game can proceed.

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet amount is not set. 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 setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is detected every time the timer interruption process (main) is executed. When the determination process is performed and it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process, a power interruption process (main) for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the next return is performed. Run.

  Then, the main control unit 41 returns the processing state of the main control unit 41 to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the time of activation. However, if the RAM 41c data is not normal, 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, thereby disabling the progress of the game.

  Further, the sub control unit 91 also determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98 is detected in the timer interruption process (sub), and when it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected, A power interruption process (sub) for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the next return is executed.

  Then, the sub-control unit 91 returns the processing state of the sub-control unit 91 to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the data of the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation. However, if the data in the RAM 91c is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main control unit 41, only the RAM 91c is initialized, and the performance is not disabled.

  In addition, even when it is determined that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation, the sub control unit 91 activates when receiving a setting command (described later) indicating that the setting change state has been entered from the main control unit 41. Even when a later-described return command or setting command indicating that the control state of the main control unit 41 has returned is not received even after a certain period of time has elapsed, the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

  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 non-saved work, a general work, a special work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 destroys the data in the RAM 41c when a RAM abnormality error occurs, when the setting key switch 37 is activated with the on state turned on, when RT2 ends, and when the setting key switch 37 is activated with the off state. Otherwise, when the five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four types of initializations with different areas initialized according to each initialization condition are performed.

  Initialization 1 is initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is in an on state at the time of startup and transitions to a setting change state, or initialization performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. Of the storage area of the RAM 41c, areas other than the important work and the special work are initialized. Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of RT2. In initialization 2, a general work, an unused area, and an 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 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. Anyway.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a predetermined number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state (RT0 to 3) (3 in any gaming state in this embodiment). The game can be started on condition that a specified number of bets determined according to the number of bets is set. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a specified number of bets according to the gaming state are set.

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated winning line (in the present embodiment, all the winning lines are always activated. Is simply called a winning line), and a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged to win. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

  The type of winning combination in a general slot machine is determined according to the gaming state, but it can be broadly divided into a small role with medal payout and the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a re-playing role that allows the player to start the game, and a special role that involves a transition to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role.

  In this embodiment, the special combination is not provided, and only the small combination and replay combination are subject to internal lottery and winning, but the special combination is provided and the special combination is subject to internal lottery and winning. It is good also as composition which becomes.

  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 these winning flags for each winning combination, the winning flags for the small winning combination and the re-playing winning combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. In addition, in the case of a configuration having a special combination, the winning flag for the special combination is valid until the combination of combinations permitted by the flag is complete, and is invalid in a game having the combination of permitted combinations. . 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.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to allow winnings in each of the above-mentioned combinations before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, the start switch 7). In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value generated by the random number circuit 508b and stored in the random number value register of the random number circuit 508b is set as the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. And, for each combination determined according to the gaming state (RT type), it is determined according to the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the current gaming state (RT type), the number of bets and the set value. Whether or not winning is permitted is determined according to the number of determination values of each combination.

  In the internal lottery, a random number value for internal lottery (stored in the lottery work) is determined for the role that is the subject of the internal lottery, the current gaming state (current RT type), and the set value. When the result of addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the 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. In the present embodiment, since the special combination is not provided, only the general combination storing work among the internal winning flag storing works is used. Moreover, the structure which does not provide a special role storing work may be sufficient.

  Further, in this embodiment, the number of determination values, which is the number of determination values determined to be winning, is determined for each lottery target role, and the number of determination values is sequentially added (subtracted) to the random number value for each lottery target role. In the case of overflow, the winning combination corresponding to the number of determination values is determined. However, for each lottery target role, a range of random values determined to be winning is determined, and the range to which the random value belongs It is good also as a structure which determines the winning of the role to perform.

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

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

  In the table index, an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as 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 the present embodiment, a stepping motor that makes one turn at a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) is used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven in 336 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (the number of steps that one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

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

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

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

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

  In the table index of this embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state (RT type), and further, one table creation data includes Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status of one reel (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state (RT type) and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stopped position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created by referring to these is also unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). For this reason, the same stop control table, that is, the same control when all of the gaming state (RT type), the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stopped position of the stopped reel) are the same. The reel stop control is performed based on the pattern.

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

  In this embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the non-winning winning combination is drawn so that it is not aligned on the winning line. A stop control table with a defined number of frames is created and reel stop control is performed. If no winning combination is selected, a stop control table with a determined number of sliding symbols that do not have any combination And stop control of the reel. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The combination that is not performed is stopped without being aligned in the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  In this embodiment, the special role is not provided. However, in the configuration having the special role, the special role and the small character are selected when the special role is won in a state where the special role is carried over from before the previous game. If a winning combination is won at the same time, the number of sliding symbols is set so that the winning winning combination is drawn to the winning line within a range of 4 frames, and the winning winning combination is a maximum of 4 on the winning line. For stop operation positions that cannot be drawn within the range of frames, a stop control table is created in which the number of sliding frames is determined so that the selected special role is drawn to the winning line within the range of 4 frames, and reel stop control is performed. Should be done. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, Control is performed to align and stop this, and the winning combination that has not been won is controlled to be stopped without being aligned in the 4-frame pull-in range. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. In the case where a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the small combination is not aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

  Also, when a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, priority is given to the control of aligning the special role on the winning line over the small role, and only when the special role cannot be drawn, the small role is placed on the winning line. You may perform control to align.

  In addition, in a configuration with a special role, if the special role and the re-playing role are won at the same time, such as when the re-playing role is won while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the stop operation When the game is performed, control may be 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-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer to be simultaneously elected are arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or less, that is, within 4 frames, for any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the 4-frame pull-in range, if the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, the timing of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player Without fail, the re-playing role will always be won. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing combination is drawn in and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the re-playing combination.

  Further, in this embodiment, the reel stop control is performed using the stop control table that can specify the number of sliding frames at each timing when the stop operation is performed. A configuration that performs stop control by specifying the stop position from the table and stopping the reel at the specified stop position, and searching for a stop position that can be stopped when the stop operation is performed without using the stop control table or the stop position table. A configuration that performs stop control that identifies and stops the reel at the specified stop position, stop control using the stop control table, stop control using the stop position table, and can be stopped without using the stop control table or the stop position table Configuration that uses stop control together by searching and specifying the stop position, configuration that performs stop control by changing part of the stop control table and stop position table, and so on And it may be.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 measures the game time, which is the time elapsed from the start of the reel rotation every time the reel starts rotating after the game starts. After a game is over, when a specified number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and when the game start operation is enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game is started. If the game time that started timing from the time point is equal to or longer than a predetermined restriction time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment), that is, if the predetermined restriction time has elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game, At that time, the reels in the game are started to rotate.

  On the other hand, after a game is over, when a specified number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and when the game start operation is enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game is started. If the game time that started timing from the time is less than the predetermined regulation time, that is, if the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game, the reel rotation is not started at that time, It waits until the game time which started timing from the reel rotation start time of the previous game reaches a predetermined regulation time, and starts the reel rotation in the game when the predetermined regulation time is reached.

  That is, when the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game, the main control unit 41 regulates the progress of the game until the predetermined regulation time elapses. The progress of the game is regulated so that the shortest time is not less than a predetermined regulation time.

  Next, commands that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 adds a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a freeze lottery result command, a freeze start command, a continuous lottery result command, a preparation-out stop command, an addition to the sub-control unit 91. Production lottery result command, production output derivation command, freeze end command, reel delay command, reel rotation start command, reel stop command, winning number command, payout start command, payout end command, RT information command, standby command, stop A plurality of types of commands including a command, an error command, a return command, a setting command, a setting confirmation command, a door command, and an operation detection command are transmitted.

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

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

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

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

  The freeze lottery result command is a command that can specify the result of the freeze lottery described later, and is transmitted after the internal winning command is transmitted.

  The freeze start command is a command that can specify that a freeze state described later starts, and is transmitted when the freeze state starts.

  The continuous lottery result command is a command that can specify the result of the continuous lottery described later, that is, whether or not the freeze state continues, and is transmitted after execution of the continuous lottery.

  The preparation-out stop command is a command that can specify that the preparation-out has stopped in the reel production described later, and is transmitted when the preparation-out stops.

  The additional effect lottery result command is a command that can specify whether or not the additional effect is executed in the frozen state as a result of the additional effect described later, and is transmitted after the additional effect lottery is executed.

  The effect output deriving command is a command that can specify that the effect output has been derived in the reel effect described later, and is transmitted each time the effect output is derived.

  The freeze end command is a command that can specify that the freeze state described later ends, and is transmitted when the freeze state ends.

  The reel delay command is a command that can specify the timing at which each reel starts to rotate, the timing at which the reel rotates at a constant speed, and the timing at which the stop operation becomes effective after the freeze state described later. Sent before the rotation of the reel that starts rotating.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation in a game that is not controlled in the freeze state, which will be described later, and is transmitted when the 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 number command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line LN, whether or not there is a winning, the type of winning, the number of medals to be paid out, and all the reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed. Sent after.

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

  The RT information command is a command that can specify the gaming state (any one of RT0 to RT3) of the next game, and is transmitted at the end of the game.

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

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state, and after RT2, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted when the ending effect waiting time has elapsed, and the reset operation is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

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

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

  The setting command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. At the time of transition to the setting change state, a setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is transmitted, and when the setting change state ends. A setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. Further, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it can be specified that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by the setting command indicating the start of setting. .

  The setting confirmation command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting confirmation state. A setting confirmation command that indicates the start of setting confirmation is transmitted when entering the setting confirmation state, and the setting confirmation end is indicated when the setting confirmation state ends. A confirmation command is sent.

  The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state), when the power is turned on, at the end of one game (after the game is over, the bet number of the next game) Sent before the setting of ”can be started), and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes (from on to off, from off to on).

  The operation detection command is a command indicating the detection state (on / off) of the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R), and is transmitted at regular intervals.

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the basic process, temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the subsequent command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main). The

  On the other hand, the door command is generated in the door monitoring process of the timer interrupt process (main), temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the subsequent command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main). Is done.

  The operation detection command is generated based on the detection state of the switch every time the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) is executed 10 times, and is temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c. Then, it is transmitted in the command transmission process of the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

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

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

  The reception buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands so that a plurality of commands can be accumulated.

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

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

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

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

  6 and 7 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, winning combination combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations, and FIG. 8 is related to transition symbol combinations and shifting designs to be described later. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter to do. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT.

  The slot machine 1 in this embodiment is controlled to one of RT0 to RT3 as shown in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 6, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the small combination includes a middle bell, a right falling bell, upper bells 1 to 8, a right falling watermelon, an upper watermelon, a lower cherry, a middle cherry, and a single role.

  The middle bell is awarded when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN, and eight medals are paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell is arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a middle bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, in principle, a winning can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  A downward-sloping bell is when any combination of “Replay-Bell-Replay”, “Replay-Bell-Plum”, “Plum-Bell-Replay”, and “Plum-Bell-Plum” is aligned on the winning line LN. Wins and 8 medals are paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the replay and plum of the left reel 2L are arranged at a position one below the bell, and the replay and plum of the right reel 2R are arranged at a position one above the bell. Therefore, when any combination of “Replay-Bell-Replay”, “Replay-Bell-Plum”, “Plum-Bell-Replay”, and “Plum-Bell-Plum” is prepared, “Bell-Bell-Bell” ”Are lowered to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM3. One of the plum and replay is arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and the bell is arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when the right down bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, as a rule, a winning can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  Next, upper bells 1 to 8 will be described. The upper bell 1 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-White BAR-White BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 2 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-White BAR-Black BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 3 is awarded when a combination of “replay-black BAR-white BAR” is arranged on the winning line LN. The upper bell 4 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Black BAR-Black BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 5 is awarded when the combination of “Plum-White BAR-White BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 6 is awarded when a combination of “Plum-White BAR-Black BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 7 is awarded when the combination of “Plum-Black BAR-White BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 8 is awarded when the combination of “Plum-Black BAR-Black BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. When any one of these upper bells 1 to 8 wins, eight medals are paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the replay and plum of the left reel 2L, the black BAR and the white BAR of the middle reel, and the black BAR and the white BAR of the right reel 2R are arranged at positions one level below the bell. , "Replay-White BAR-White BAR", "Replay-White BAR-Black BAR", "Replay-Black BAR-White BAR", "Replay-Black BAR-Black BAR", "Plum-White BAR-White BAR" , "Plum-White BAR-Black BAR", "Plum-Black BAR-White BAR", "Plum-Black BAR-Black BAR" combination, "Bell-Bell-Bell" combination That is, they are aligned with the invalid line LM1. In the left reel 2L, there are places where replays and plums are not arranged within 5 frames, and for each of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R, the white BAR and the black BAR are not arranged within 5 frames. There are places. For this reason, even if one of the upper bells 1 to 8 is won in an internal lottery described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel must be operated at an appropriate timing. , Never won the winning upper bell.

  The right-down watermelon is awarded when a combination of “Bell-Watermelon-Black 7” and “Bell-Watermelon-White 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. When the right-down watermelon wins, 5 medals are paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is disposed at a position below one of black 7, white 7, and watermelon, and black 7 and white 7 of the right reel 2R are watermelon. Therefore, if any combination of “Bell-Watermelon-Black 7” and “Bell-Watermelon-White 7” is prepared, “Black 7-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “White The combination of “7-watermelon-watermelon” and “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is lowered to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM3. In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, but the watermelon of the middle reel 2C and the black 7 and white 7 of the right reel 2R are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the right-down watermelon is won in the internal lottery described later, if the stop switches 8C and 8R corresponding to the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R are not operated at an appropriate timing, the right-down watermelon will be won. There is no.

  The upper watermelon is awarded when the combination of “Bell-Black 7-Replay” and “Bell-White 7-Replay” is aligned on the winning line LN. When the upper watermelon wins, 5 medals are paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is arranged at a position below one of black 7, white 7 and watermelon, and black 7 and white 7 of the middle reel 2C are watermelon. Since the replay of the right reel 2R is located one position below the watermelon, “Bell-Black 7-Replay” and “Bell-White 7-Replay” are arranged. When any of the combinations is completed, the combinations of “black 7-watermelon-watermelon”, “white 7-watermelon-watermelon”, and “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” are aligned in the upper stage, that is, the invalid line LM1. Further, in the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, but the replay of the black 7 and white 7 of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R is not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the upper watermelon is won in the internal lottery described later, the upper watermelon will not be won if the stop switches 8C and 8R corresponding to the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R are not operated at an appropriate timing. .

  The lower cherry has a combination of “Black BAR-White BAR-ANY (ANY can be any pattern)”, “Black BAR-Black BAR-ANY”, or “Black BAR-Bell-ANY” on the winning line LN. Wins when you have the right. When the lower cherries win, two medals are paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, since the black BAR of the left reel 2L is arranged at a position one above the cherry, “black BAR-white BAR-ANY”, “black BAR-black BAR-ANY” When any combination of “black BAR-bell-ANY” is prepared, “cherry” on the left reel stops at the lower stage. In the middle reel 2C, one of the bell, black BAR, and white BAR is arranged within 5 frames, but in the left reel 2L, there is a portion where the black BAR is not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the lower cherries are won in an internal lottery to be described later, the lower cherries will not be won if the stop switch 8L corresponding to the left reel 2L is not operated at an appropriate timing.

  The middle cherries are awarded when a combination of “cherry-ANY-ANY (ANY can be any symbol)” is arranged on the winning line LN. When the middle cherries win, a medal is paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, in the left reel 2L, there is a portion where the cherry is not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the middle cherries are won in an internal lottery to be described later, the middle cherries will not be won if the stop switch 8L corresponding to the left reel 2L is not operated at an appropriate timing.

  One winning combination is awarded when the combination of “Black 7-Cherry-Net 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. When one winning combination wins, one medal is paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, there are places where the black 7 of the left reel, the cherry of the middle reel, and the net 7 of the right reel are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if one winning combination is won in an internal lottery to be described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R are not operated at an appropriate timing. I won't win a prize.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the re-game player among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying role includes normal replay, bell replay, lower stage replay, fall replay, promotion replay 1, promotion replay 2, and special replay.

  The normal replay is awarded when a combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay”, “Replay-Replay-Plum”, “Plum-Replay-Replay”, and “Plum-Replay-Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. A game is awarded. One of replay and plum is arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, as a general rule, it can be said that the normal replay is a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if the player is elected.

  The bell replays include “Black 7-Bell-Black BAR”, “Black 7-Bell-White BAR”, “Watermelon Bell-Black BAR”, “Watermelon Bell-White BAR”, “White 7-” on the winning line LN. When a combination of “Bell-Black BAR”, “White 7-Bell-White BAR”, “Bell-Bell-Black BAR”, and “Bell-Bell-White BAR” is prepared, a prize is awarded and a replay is given. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the black 7, watermelon, and white 7 of the left reel 2L are arranged one position above the bell, and the white BAR and black BAR of the reel 2R are one position below the bell. “Black 7-Bell-Black BAR”, “Black 7-Bell-White BAR”, “Watermelon Bell-Black BAR”, “Watermelon Bell-White BAR”, “White 7-” When any combination of “bell-black BAR” and “white 7-bell-white BAR” is aligned, the combination of “bell-bell-bell” goes up to the right, that is, aligns with the invalid line LM4. In the left reel 2L, one of black 7, watermelon, white 7, and bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, black BAR. One of the white BARs is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, when a bell replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later, in principle, it can be said that it is a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  The lower replay includes “Bell-White BAR-White BAR”, “Bell-White BAR-Cherry”, “Bell-White BAR-Watermelon”, “Bell-White BAR-Black 7”, “Bell-White” on the winning line LN. BAR-net 7 "," bell-white BAR-white 7 "," bell-black BAR-white BAR "," bell-black BAR-cherry "," bell-black BAR-watermelon "," bell-black BAR- " When a combination of “Black 7”, “Bell-Black BAR-Net 7”, and “Bell-Black BAR-White 7” is completed, a prize is awarded and a replay is given. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is arranged one position above the replay or plum, and the white BAR and black BAR of the middle reel 2C are located one position above the replay. "Bell-white BAR-white BAR", "Bell-white BAR-cherry", "Bell-white BAR-watermelon", "Bell-white BAR-black 7", "Bell-white BAR-net" 7 "," Bell-White BAR-White 7 "," Bell-Black BAR-White BAR "," Bell-Black BAR-Cherry "," Bell-Black BAR-Watermelon "," Bell-Black BAR-Black 7 " When any combination of “Bell-Black BAR-Net 7” and “Bell-Black BAR-White 7” is prepared, “Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7”, “ Replay-Plum-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net / White 7 "," plum-replay-watermelon / replay / plum / cherry / net 7 / white 7 "," plum-plum-watermelon / replay / plum / cherry / net 7 / white 7 " It will be aligned with the invalid line LM2. In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel, one of the white BAR and black BAR is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, the white BAR, cherry, watermelon , Black 7, mesh 7 and white 7 are arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when the lower stage replay is won in the internal lottery to be described later, it is possible to make a winning combination regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  The tumble replay is awarded when the combination of “bell-replay-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN, and a replay is given. Referring now to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is located one position above the replay or plum, and the bell of the right reel 2R is located one position below the replay. So, when the combination of “bell-replay-bell” is complete, the combination of “replay-replay-replay”, “replay-replay-plum”, “plum-replay-replay”, “plum-replay-plum” goes up to the right. That is, they are aligned with the invalid line LM4. In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel, the replay is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, the bell is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a falling replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it is possible to make a winning combination regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, after winning the fall replay at RT0, the control is performed at RT1.

  The promotion replay 1 is awarded when a combination of “replay-replay-bell” and “plum-replay-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN, and a replay is given. Here, referring to FIG. 3, one of the replays and plums is arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L, and the replay is arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C, and in the right reel 2R. The bell is arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, as a general rule, the promotion replay 1 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if it is elected. In Promotion Replay 2, any combination of “Bell-White BAR-Replay”, “Bell-White BAR-Plum”, “Bell-Black BAR-Replay”, and “Bell-Black BAR-Plum” is displayed on the winning line LN. When they are ready, they win and are given replays. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is arranged one position above the replay or plum, and the white BAR and black BAR of the middle reel 2C are located one position above the replay. Since the replay and plum of the right reel 2R are arranged one position above the bell, "bell-white BAR-replay", "bell-white BAR-plum", "bell-black BAR" When the combination of “Replay” and “Bell-Black BAR-Plum” is arranged, the combination of “Replay-Replay-Bell” and “Plum-Replay-Bell” is arranged in the lower stage, that is, the invalid line LM2. In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames. In the middle reel, one of white BAR and black BAR is arranged within 5 frames, and one of replay and plum is arranged in the right reel 2R. Are arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when the promotion replay 2 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, as a rule, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. As shown in FIG. 9, after winning a promotion replay (promotion replay 1 or promotion replay 2) in RT1, it is controlled to RT0. As will be described later, the promotion replay is set to win only in the internal lottery at RT1. As a result, it is configured so that it is not controlled to RT0 from other than RT1, and it is configured to receive a promotion replay prize only when it is RT1 and to be controlled to RT0 only from that RT1.

  The special replay is awarded when a combination of “bell-replay-replay” and “bell-replay-plum” is arranged on the winning line LN, and a replay is given. Here, referring to FIG. 3, in the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel 2C, the replay is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, the replay and plum 1 One is arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, as a rule, special replays can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if they are selected. As shown in FIG. 9, after winning the special replay at RT0, it is controlled to RT2. As will be described later, the special replay is set not to win in the internal lottery in RT1, RT2, and RT3. For this reason, no special replay is won in RT1, RT2, RT3. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from RT1 and RT3 to RT2, and special replay is awarded only when RT0, and is configured to be controlled by RT2 only from RT0.

  Next, the transition outcome will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the transition items are “replay-white BAR-bell”, “replay-black BAR-bell”, “plum-white BAR-bell”, “plum-black BAR-bell”, “replay”. -Bell-White BAR, Replay-Bell-Black BAR, Plum-Bell-White BAR, Plum-Bell-Black BAR, Black 7-White BAR-White BAR, Black 7-White "BAR-black BAR", "black 7-black BAR-white BAR", "black 7-black BAR-black BAR", "white 7-white BAR-white BAR", "white 7-white BAR-black BAR", "White 7-Black BAR-White BAR", "White 7-Black BAR-Black BAR", "Watermelon-White BAR-White BAR", "Watermelon-White BAR-Black BAR", "Watermelon-Black BAR-White BAR" ”,“ Watermelon-Black BAR-Black BAR ”. In this embodiment, left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4 and right bells 1 to 4 which will be described later are elected, and the upper bells which are elected as the first stop other than the reels which become the winning conditions for the middle bells are elected. When the game is missed, the above-mentioned transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN. As shown in FIG. 9, after the transition outcomes are aligned on the winning line LN in RT0, RT2, and RT3, control is performed to RT1. Note that RT1 is maintained when the transition outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN at RT1.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11 to FIG. 13, a combination of lottery target combinations read out as a lottery target role for each gaming state will be described. In this embodiment, depending on whether the gaming state is RT0, RT1, RT2, or RT3, the winning combination and the winning probability thereof are different. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read out simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In FIG. 11 to FIG. 13, “+” is written between winning winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is simultaneously read out in the internal lottery.

  In FIG.11 and FIG.12, a lottery object combination is shown in a vertical column, and a game state is shown in a horizontal column. In the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery target, a circle indicates that the lottery target is read out in the gaming state, and a cross indicates the lottery target when in the gaming state. This indicates that the combination is not read out, that is, it is not a lottery target.

  Further, the numerical value shown below the circle indicates the number of determination values of a predetermined set value (for example, set value 1). An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” corresponding to a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery subject for which “360” is set as the number of determination values is 360/65536.

  Further, FIGS. 11 and 12 show combinations of combinations that are read as lottery targets for each gaming state.

  When it is RT0, the bell, the left bell 1, the left bell 2, the left bell 3, the left bell 4, the middle bell 1, the middle bell 2, the middle bell 3, the middle bell 4, the right bell 1, the right bell 2, and the right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle tier cherry, normal replay, replay GR11, replay GR12, replay GR13, replay GR21, replay GR22, and replay GR23 are subject to internal lottery.

  When it is RT1, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry, bell replay, replay GR1, replay GR2, replay GR3, replay GR4, replay GR5, and replay GR6 are eligible for internal lottery.

  When it is RT2, the bell, the left bell 1, the left bell 2, the left bell 3, the left bell 4, the middle bell 1, the middle bell 2, the middle bell 3, the middle bell 4, the right bell 1, the right bell 2, and the right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, and normal replays will be subject to internal lottery.

  When it is RT3, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, middle cherries, weak cherries, strong cherries, and normal replays are subject to internal lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the weak cherry is the lower cherry alone, and the strong cherry is the lower cherry plus one piece. During the weak cherry win, the strong cherry win is controlled so that the “black BAR” can be stopped at the bottom of the left reel when the left reel is stopped at a timing that is within the “black BAR” pull-in range. However, when a weak cherry is won, the “bell” is controlled to stop at the middle stage of the middle reel, whereas the strong cherry is “black BAR” or “white BAR” at the middle stage of the middle reel. Is controlled to stop.

  Therefore, when the stop operation is performed with the left reel as the first stop, when the cherry stops at the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the “bell” stops at the middle stage of the middle reel, or “black BAR” or “ Depending on whether the “white BAR” stops, it can be recognized whether it is a weak cherry or a strong cherry.

  In the following, a stop mode in which “cherry” stops at the lower stage of the left reel and “black BAR” or “white BAR” stops at the middle stage of the middle reel is referred to as strong cherry eyes, and “cherry” appears at the lower stage of the left reel. Is stopped, and the stop mode in which the “bell” stops at the middle stage of the middle reel is called weak cherry eyes.

  A weak watermelon is a right-down watermelon + upper watermelon, and a strong watermelon is a right-down watermelon + upper watermelon + 1. When winning a weak watermelon or winning a strong watermelon, it is possible to win a right-down watermelon or an upper watermelon. However, when a weak watermelon is won, each reel has a timing that is within the pull-in range of both the right-down watermelon and the upper watermelon. Control is performed to stop the combination of right-down watermelons when a stop operation is performed, whereas when a strong watermelon is selected, each reel is stopped at a timing that is within the pull-in range of both the right-down watermelon and the upper watermelon. Control is performed to stop the combination of the upper-stage watermelons when the operation is performed.

  For this reason, if each reel is stopped at a timing that is within the pull-in range of both the right-down watermelon and the upper-stage watermelon, whether the right-down watermelon wins or the upper-stage watermelon wins is a weak watermelon Can recognize whether it is a strong watermelon.

  The bell is a middle bell + a downward-sloping bell. Left bell 1 is right falling bell 5 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8, left bell 2 is right falling bell + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7, and left bell 3 is right falling bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3, left bell 4 is right falling bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 4. The left bells 1 to 4 are also simply called left bells. The middle bell 1 is the middle bell + the upper bell 2 + the upper bell 5, the middle bell 2 is the middle bell + the upper bell 1 + the upper bell 6, and the middle bell 3 is the middle bell + the upper bell 4 + the upper bell. 7 and the middle bell 4 is the middle bell + the upper bell 3 + the upper bell 8. The middle bells 1 to 4 are also simply called middle bells. The right bell 1 is the middle bell + the upper bell 3 + the upper bell 5, the right bell 2 is the middle bell + the upper bell 1 + the upper bell 7, and the right bell 3 is the middle bell + the upper bell 4 + the upper bell. 6 and the right bell 4 is the middle bell + the upper bell 2 + the upper bell 8. The right bells 1 to 4 are also simply called right bells. The left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are also simply referred to as push order bells.

  The promotion replay is promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2.

  Replay GR1 is normal replay + promotion replay 1, replay GR2 is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2, replay GR3 is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + lower replay, and replay GR4. Is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2 + lower replay, replay GR5 is normal replay + promotion replay 2, and replay GR6 is normal replay + promotion replay 2 + lower replay.

  The replay GR11 is a fall replay + normal replay, the replay GR12 is a fall replay + normal replay + lower replay, and the replay GR13 is a fall replay + normal replay + promotion replay 1.

  The replay GR21 is special replay + normal replay, the replay GR22 is special replay + normal replay + lower replay, and the replay GR23 is special replay + normal replay + promotion replay 1.

  Thus, depending on whether the gaming state is RT0-3, the regamer that is subject to the internal lottery differs, and depending on whether it is RT0-3, the target regamer and its An internal lottery is performed using lottery tables with different winning probabilities.

  In this embodiment, when a bell replay is won, if the operation of stopping the left reel is performed within a range in which “Bell” of No. 3, 13, No. 17, and No. 20 can be pulled down, No. 3, No. 13 , No. 17 and No. 20 “Bell” are stopped at the lower stage, and finally the combination of “Bell-Bell-Bell” is raised to the right, that is, stopped to the invalid line LM4, while No. 3, No. 13, When the left reel is stopped within the range where the 17th and 20th “bells” cannot be pulled down, either “bell” is stopped at the middle stage, and finally the “bell-bell-BAR” "Is stopped at the winning line LN. As a result, when winning the bell replay, priority is given to the control of aligning the “bell-bell-bell” combination to the upper right, and when the “bell-bell-bell” combination is aligned to the upper right, When “Cherry” is stopped, “Bell-Bell-Black BAR” or “Bell-Bell-White BAR” is controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN.

  In this embodiment, when a plurality of types of re-game players are won at the same time, as shown in FIG. 14, a re-game player determined according to the types of re-game players won at the same time and the stop operation order is won. Control is performed so that the line is stopped within a maximum of 4 frames on the line. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of replays are won simultaneously.

  When the replay GR1 (normal replay + promotion replay 1) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of the left middle right, the combination of the promotion replay 1 among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the control is performed and the stop operation is performed in an order other than the left middle right, the control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped.

  When replay GR2 (normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left and right, the combination of promotion replay 1 of the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN. Control to stop is performed, and when stop operation is performed in an order other than left and right middle, control is performed to align the combination of normal replays to the winning line LN and stop.

  If Replay GR3 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the middle or left and right order, the combination of Promotion Replay 1 among the selected replay players will be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle left and right, control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped.

  If Replay GR4 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Promotion Replay 2 + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is made in the middle right / left order, the combination of Promotion Replay 1 among the selected replaying players is placed on the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle right and left, the control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When replay GR5 (normal replay + promotion replay 2) is won and stop operation is performed in the order of the middle left and right, the combination of the promotion replay 2 of the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle right and left, control is performed so that the combination of normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When Replay GR6 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 2 + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle right and left, the combination of Promotion Replay 2 of the selected replaying players is aligned with the winning line LN Control to stop is performed, and when stop operations are performed in an order other than the right middle left, control is performed to align the normal replay combination to the winning line LN and stop.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the promoted replay 1, the promoted replay 2, and the normal replay are arranged within 5 frames in all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Accordingly, the reel control is performed so that the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2 or the normal replay always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In this way, different operation modes are set as the operation modes for allowing the replays GR1 to 6 to win the promoted replays 1 and 2. For this reason, if one of the replays GR1 to 6 is won in RT1 where the replays GR1 to 6 are subject to internal lottery, the promotion replay will be won with a probability of 1/6, and the transition to RT0 Become.

  When replay GR11 (falling replay + normal replay) is won and the stop operation is made in the order of left middle right or left and right, that is, when the left reel is set to the first stop, Control to stop the replay combination aligned with the winning line LN, and control to stop the replay combination aligned with the winning line LN when the stop operation is performed in an order other than left middle right and left / right center. Do.

  If Replay GR12 (Tumble Replay + Normal Replay + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle left / right or middle right / left, that is, if the middle reel is set to the first stop, Control to stop the regular replay combination aligned with the winning line LN, and to stop the aligned replay combination aligned with the winning line LN when the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle left and right and middle right left I do.

  If replay GR13 (falling replay + normal replay + promotion replay 1) is won and the stop operation is made in the order of right / left / middle / right / left / left, that is, if the right reel is set to the first stop, the replay won When the stop operation is performed in the order other than right middle left and right middle left, the combination of falling replays is aligned with the winning line LN. Control to stop.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the fall replay and the normal replay are arranged within 5 frames in all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Regardless of the stop operation timing of 8L, 8C, and 8R, the reel control is performed so that the fall replay or the normal replay always wins.

  In this way, different operation modes are set as operation modes for avoiding the fall replay between the replays GR11 to GR13. For this reason, if one of the replays GR11 to 13 is elected at RT0 where the replays GR11 to 13 are the targets of the internal lottery, the normal replay wins with a probability of 1/3, and the transition to RT1 can be avoided. Then, the fall replay wins with a probability of 2/3 and shifts to RT1.

  When replay GR21 (special replay + normal replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left middle right or left and right, that is, when the left reel is set to the first stop, the special replaying player selected Control to stop the replay combination aligned with the winning line LN, and control to stop the regular replay combination aligned with the winning line LN when the stop operation is performed in an order other than left center right and left and right center. Do.

  When replay GR22 (special replay + normal replay + lower replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle left / right or middle right / left, that is, when the middle reel is set to the first stop, Control to stop the special replay combination aligned with the winning line LN, and stop when the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle left and right and middle right and left, and stop the regular replay combination aligned with the winning line LN I do.

  When replay GR23 (special replay + normal replay + promoted replay 1) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of right / left middle or right / middle / left, that is, when the right reel is set to the first stop, the replay selected The special replay combination of the combination is controlled to be stopped on the winning line LN, and when the stop operation is performed in the order other than the middle left and right, the normal replay combination is aligned on the winning line LN. Control to stop.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the special replay and the normal replay are arranged within 5 frames in all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Regardless of the stop operation timing of 8L, 8C, 8R, reel control is performed so that special replay or normal replay always wins.

  Thus, different operation modes are set as operation modes for winning special replays with the replays GR21 to GR23. For this reason, if any one of the replays GR21 to 23 is elected at RT0 in which the replays GR21 to 23 are the targets of the internal lottery, the special replay wins with a probability of 1/3 and shifts to RT2.

  Next, when a plurality of types of small combinations are won simultaneously, as shown in FIG. Control is performed so as to stop evenly within the frame drawing range. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of small combinations are won simultaneously.

  If left bell 1 (lower right bell + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7) wins and the stop operation is performed by pressing to the left, the combination of right down bells in the selected small role is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7, or the transition result is aligned with the winning line LN.

  If left bell 2 (lower right bell + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the left button, the combination of the right descending bells of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 5, the upper bell 6, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  If left bell 3 (lower right bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3) is elected and stopped by pressing to the left, the combination of right falling bells of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 3, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  If left bell 4 (lower right bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 4) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the left button, the combination of the right falling bells of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 4 or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbol of the right-down bell is arranged within 5 frames in all reels, and when the left bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by pushing left. Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, the right down bell is always controlled to align with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged in more than 5 frames on all reels. Even if the left bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle or right, the appropriate timing to be the drawing range of the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 If the stop operation is not performed, the winning upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 1 (middle bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 5) is elected and a stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles with the winning line LN is stopped. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 5, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 2 (middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 6) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles with the winning line LN is stopped. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 1, the upper bell 6, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 3 (middle bell + upper bell 4 + upper bell 7) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 4, the upper bell 7, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 4 (middle bell + upper bell 3 + upper bell 8) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles on the winning line LN is performed. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 3, the upper bell 8, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbol of the middle bell is arranged within 5 frames in all reels, and when the middle bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by middle push, Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the middle bell is aligned with the winning line LN. On the other hand, the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are located over 5 frames on all reels. Therefore, even if the middle bells 1 to 4 are won, if the stop operation is performed by pressing left or right, it stops at an appropriate timing that will be the drawing range of the constituent symbols of the upper bells 1 to 8 won. If no operation is performed, the winning upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in that case, the control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When right bell 1 (middle bell + upper bell 3 + upper bell 5) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of the middle bells of the selected small roles is stopped in alignment with the winning line LN. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 3, the upper bell 5, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When right bell 2 (middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 7) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 1, the upper bell 7, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When right bell 3 (middle bell + upper bell 4 + upper bell 6) is elected and a stop operation is performed by right-pressing, control is performed so that the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 4, the upper bell 6, or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When right bell 4 (middle bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 8) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 8, or the shift turn is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbols of the middle bell are arranged within 5 frames in all reels, and when the right bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by pushing right Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the middle bell is aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged over 5 frames on all reels. Therefore, even when the right bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by pressing left or middle, the operation stops at an appropriate timing that is within the drawing range of the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8. If no operation is performed, the winning upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in that case, the control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when any of the left bell, middle bell, right bell, that is, the push order bell is won, by performing a stop operation in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination, While the right-down bell or middle bell always wins, if the stop operation is performed in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination, the upper bell is aligned at 1/4, but at 3/4 In some cases, the upper bells are not aligned and the transition outcomes are aligned. For this reason, at the time of winning the push order bell, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not it is operated in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination. In other words, even if one of the push order bells is won, if the type of operation is not known, a specific operation mode cannot be intentionally selected. Can win a medal by surely winning a right-down bell or middle bell at a ratio of 1/11, but can only win an upper bell at 1/4 at a ratio of 10/11. It is not possible to win medals reliably. In addition, if the reels other than the left reel are set to the first stop when the push order bell is selected, a medal can be surely won by winning the right falling bell or middle bell at a ratio of 5/11. The upper bell can be won only at 1/4 at a ratio of 6/11, and medals can be obtained reliably. In particular, in RT0, 2, and 3, the transition to RT1 is performed when the transition point stops.

  Although not specifically shown, when a bell (middle bell + lower right bell) is won, a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged in the winning line LN regardless of the stop order of the reels and the operation timing. To be controlled.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the gaming state is controlled to one of RT0 to RT3.

  RT0 shifts to when the promotion replay wins in RT1 (when any of the replays GR1 to GR6 wins in RT1 and the stop operation is performed in the order in which the promotion replay wins). Then, RT0 is terminated regardless of the number of games since transitioning to RT0, by transitioning to RT1 by winning a fall replay or stopping the transition, or by transitioning to RT2 by winning a special replay. The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT0 is about 1 / 2.08, and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. As described above, only normal replays, replays GR11 to 13 and replays GR21 to 23 are targeted for internal lottery, and normal replays, falling replays, and special replays can be won.

  RT1 shifts when the transition is stopped at RT0, RT2, RT3, or when the fall replay wins at RT0. And RT1 is complete | finished when promotion replay wins and transfers to RT0. The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT1 is about 1 / 7.31, and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. As described above, only the bell replays and replays GR1 to GR6 are targeted for the internal lottery as replay players, and normal replays, bell replays, and promotion replays can win.

  RT2 shifts when a special replay wins at RT0. Then, RT2 ends when the transition point stops and shifts to RT1. The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT2 is about 1 / 1.37, and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. As described above, only the normal replays are subject to internal lottery, and only the normal replays can win.

  RT3 shifts after the setting is changed. Then, RT3 ends when the transition is stopped and the transition is made to RT1, regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT3. The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT3 is about 1 / 7.31, and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. As described above, only the normal replays are subject to internal lottery, and only the normal replays can win.

  RT0 and RT0 out of RT0-3 are more advantageous to the player than RT1 and 3 in that the winning probability of the re-gamer is high and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT1 and 3 This is a state Further, RT2 can be said to be more advantageous than RT0 in that the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than RT0 and the medal payout rate per game is higher than RT0.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 to 3, the sub-control unit 91 performs an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period in which a navigation effect that notifies the internal lottery result can be executed. The production state can be controlled.

  Here, the transition state of the gaming state according to the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, the process shifts to RT3 after the setting is changed.

  In RT3, when the transition point stops, the process proceeds to RT1. In RT3, if any of the left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, right bells 1-4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome will stop, Transition to RT1 when any of the left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4 is won and the small role cannot be won in RT3 after the setting change It becomes.

  At RT1, the game proceeds to RT0 when the promotion replay wins. Since the replays GR1 to 6 are elected at RT1 and the replay order is correct and the promoted replay is won, at RT1, the replays GR1 to 6 are elected and the answer is RT0 by correctly answering in the order of stoppage. Become.

  At RT0, the fall replay wins or the transition is stopped, the process shifts to RT1, and the special replay wins, the process shifts to RT2. If the replays GR11 to 13 are won at RT0 and the stop order is incorrect, the fall replay wins. In addition, when the replays GR21 to 23 are selected and the stop order is correct, the special replay is won. In addition, when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won at RT 0 and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. For this reason, at RT0, replays GR11-13 are won and the stop order is incorrect, or any of left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4 is won, If it is not possible to win a prize, the process proceeds to RT1, and the replays GR21 to 23 are elected and the stop order is correct, so the process proceeds to RT2.

  In RT2, the transition is stopped and the transition to RT1 is made. In RT2, when any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. For this reason, in RT2, if any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the process proceeds to RT1.

  If the sub-control unit 91 is controlled by an AT (ART) described later, the sub-control unit 91 performs a navigation effect by winning a navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state. The navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state is replay GR1 to 6 when RT1, and replay GR11 to 13 and replay GR21 to 23 when RT0. In both RT0, RT1, and 2, the push order bell is a common navigation target combination.

  The navigation effect of the present embodiment is performed by displaying a navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and outputting navigation sound from the speakers 53 and 54. For example, when the replay GR1 or the left bell is won as the navigation image, “123” (indicating that the reel 2L is the first stop, the reel 2C is the second stop, and the reel 2R is the third stop) or “132” A pressing order image indicating the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, such as the reel 2L is the first stop, the reel 2C is the third stop, and the reel 2R is the second stop, and the motif of the slot machine 1 And a character image tailored to. Also, as the navigation voice, for example, “left middle right!” (Reel 2L indicates the first stop, reel 2C indicates the second stop, reel 2R indicates the third stop) and “left and right middle!” (Reel 2L). Indicates the first stop, the reel 2C is the third stop, and the reel 2R is the second stop). Note that the navigation voice is output only from the stop switch that the player should press first or next. Therefore, if all the reels are rotating, for example, “Left!” Is output first. When the reel 2L is stopped, “Middle!” Is output next. When the reels 2L and 2C are stopped, "Right!" Is output. As for other target combinations, a navigation image corresponding to the selected target combination is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 and a navigation sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  As a navigation effect when winning replays GR1 to GR6, the stop order (see FIG. 14) for winning the promoted replay according to the winning situation is notified. As a navigation effect when the replays GR11 to 13 are won, a stop order (see FIG. 14) for avoiding the fall replay is notified according to the winning situation. As a navigation effect when the replays GR21 to 23 are won, a stop order (see FIG. 14) for winning a special replay according to the winning situation is notified. Further, as a navigation effect when one of the push order bells is won, a stop order (see FIG. 15) for surely winning the right-down bell or the middle bell is notified.

  As described above, in the navigation effect in the present embodiment, a message reminiscent of an operation mode advantageous to the player is notified in the same mode regardless of the type of the navigation target role. For this reason, the player can operate in an operation mode that is advantageous to the player without being conscious of the type of the winning navigation target combination. Then, by executing the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the promotion replay winning, the special replay winning, and the bell winning that are intentionally won, the falling replay winning, and the stop of the transitional outcome.

  In addition, the aspect of a navigation effect is not restricted to such an aspect, What kind of thing may be sufficient if a player is distinguishable according to a winning condition. In addition, the navigation effect is not limited to what is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs ART (AT at RT2) when a lottery subject (in this embodiment, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry) is selected outside the penalty period described later. The navigation stock lottery for determining whether or not to grant the navigation stock, which is the right to control to the control state). In the navigation stock lottery, by determining the number of navigation stocks including 0, whether or not to provide the navigation stock number is determined.

  The number of navigation stocks indicates the number of rights controlled by ART over a predetermined number of games. By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stock by 1, the ART is controlled for a predetermined number of games, and a navigation effect is executed during that time. For this reason, it can be said that the greater the determined number of navigation stocks, the higher the degree of advantage for the player. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the navigation stock is set higher in the order of the middle cherry, the strong cherry, the strong watermelon, the weak cherry, and the weak watermelon, and the average number of navistock to be given is set high. Increased advantage.

  In addition, when the number of navigation stocks remains and when the number of navigation stocks is newly acquired, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the remaining number of navigation stocks.

  The sub-control unit 91 stores the number of navigation stocks in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c when one or more navigation stocks are determined in the navigation stock lottery. Then, based on the presence or absence of the navigation stock in the RAM 91c, it is specified whether or not to control to ART. When one or more Navistocks are elected without being controlled by the ART, the system controls to the precursor state internally over a predetermined number of games (maximum of 32 games in the present embodiment), and the ART is notified through the ART confirmation notification. The AT is controlled after the winning is notified. This period controlled by the AT is called a preparation state.

  When the control of the ready state is started, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect when the target combination is won. First, after shifting to the preparation state, it is controlled by RT1, and during this time, the stop order in which the promotion replay is awarded when the replays GR1 to GR6 are won is notified by the navigation effect. As a result, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order, the promoted replay wins and it is possible to shift from RT1 to RT0. If the promotion replay is not won as a result of performing the stop operation in a stop order different from the notified stop order, the control of the preparation state is also ended at that time.

  In addition, after starting the control in the ready state, the stop order for winning the bell is notified when the push order bell is won in any gaming state of RT0 to 2, so the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order. Thus, it is possible to reliably acquire medals.

  After the promoted replay wins at RT1 and shifts to RT0, when the replays GR11 to 13 are elected, the stop order for avoiding the fall replay winning is notified by the navigation effect.

  By performing the stop operation in accordance with the stop order notified at the time of winning the replays GR11 to 13, it is possible to avoid the winning of the falling replay and to avoid the transition from RT0 to RT1. In addition, as a result of performing the stop operation in the stop order different from the notified stop order, when the fall replay wins and shifts to RT1, the preparation state control is also ended at that time.

  In addition, after the transition to RT0, when the replays GR21 to 23 are selected, the stop order in which the special replay is won is notified by the navigation effect.

  By performing a stop operation in accordance with the stop order notified at the time of winning the replays GR21 to 23, it becomes possible to win a special replay and shift from RT0 to RT2, and the special replay wins and shifts to RT2. ART will start. When the normal replay wins as a result of performing the stop operation in the stop order different from the notified stop order, the control in the preparation state is continued.

  When the special replay wins at RT0 and shifts to RT2, the navigation stock is subtracted by 1 at the start of the next game, and a predetermined number of games (50 games in this embodiment) as the remaining number of games in the ART 91c. And the counting of the number of remaining games in the ART is started with the start of the ART control.

  After starting ART with the transition to RT2, the number of remaining games of ART is decremented by 1 each time a game is started, and the target role of push order bell and Navistock lottery is won for each game. If the push order bell is elected, a navigation effect for informing the stop order of winning the bell is executed. It is possible to win the bell by performing the stop operation in accordance with the stop order notified at the time of winning the pushing order bell, and it is possible to avoid the transition to RT1. In addition, as a result of performing the stop operation in the stop order different from the notified stop order, when the transition point stops and the process shifts to RT1, the ART control is also terminated at that time.

  Further, during ART, when the target role of the navigation stock lottery is won, the navigation stock lottery is performed, and when one or more navigation stocks are won, the number of navigation stocks is added (added).

  When the main control unit 41 is controlled to be in a freeze state, an extra lottery is performed in which the number of ART games to be added is determined based on the result of a continuous lottery described later. In the extra lottery, any number of games is determined from a plurality of games, and the determined number of games is added to the remaining number of games in the RAM 91c.

  In each game after the start of ART, the number of remaining games of ART is decremented by 1 at the start of each game, and when the number of remaining games after subtraction becomes 0, An ART end notification is provided to notify the end of ART when the processing ends.

  Further, after the ART end notification, it is determined whether or not the navigation stock remains. If the navigation stock remains, the control of the ART is resumed after waiting for the start operation of the next game. On the other hand, if no navigation stock remains, the ART control is terminated. Along with this, since the navigation effect is not executed even if the push order bell is won, the possibility of the transition outcome being stopped increases, and the transition outcome is stopped, so that the transition to RT1 is made.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the main control unit 41 has a winning probability of a left bell that can reliably acquire eight medals in a stop order in which the left reel is the first stop among the pushing order bells, It is set lower than the winning probability of the middle bell or the right bell, which can reliably acquire eight medals in the stop order with the middle reel or the right reel as the first stop.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 is in a stop order other than the stop order in which the left reel is the first stop in a situation where neither the preparation state nor the ART is controlled or the navigation effect is not executed, that is, the middle reel or When a stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop, the penalty period is controlled over a certain period (10 games in this embodiment). The sub-control unit 91 may execute a navigation effect even in the preparation state or a state where the control is not controlled by ART, and the navigation effect that notifies the stop order in which the middle reel or the right reel is first stopped is executed. Accordingly, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel or the right reel is the first stop, there is no control during the penalty period.

  In the penalty period, even if the winning lottery wins, the Navistock lottery will not be performed, and in the situation where neither the preparation state nor the ART is controlled or the navigation effect is not executed, the left reel If the stop operation is performed in the stop order other than the stop order in which the first stop is performed, the penalty period is controlled, which is disadvantageous to the player. The player can be prompted to perform a stop operation, so that a medal can be obtained when the push order bell is won in a state controlled by the AT and a state not controlled by the AT. The difference can be increased.

  Next, various control contents executed by the main control unit 41 in this embodiment will be described below.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed by the main control unit 41 after the setting change process. In the game process, a BET process (S1), an internal lottery process (S2), a reel rotation process (S3), a winning determination process (S4), a payout process (S5), and a game end process (S6) are executed in order. When the end-time process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

  In the BET process in S1, the main control unit 41 stands by in a state where the bet number can be set, and a predetermined number of bets according to the gaming state is set, and the game is started when the start switch 7 is operated. Execute the process. Further, in the BET process, a rip freeze process for generating a rip freeze accompanying a predetermined replay winning (bell lip winning) can be executed. In addition, as a process for starting the game, the main control unit 41 outputs an output command for instructing output of a medal IN signal for the number of medals used for the set bet number when the start switch 7 is operated. Set to.

  In the internal lottery process in S2, a process is performed for determining whether or not winning of each combination is permitted based on a random number value for internal lottery latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in S1. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c based on the respective lottery results.

  In the reel rotation process in S3, the main control unit 41 stops the rotation of the corresponding game reel in response to the process of rotating the game reel and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player being detected. Execute the process.

  In the winning determination process in S4, when the main control unit 41 determines in S4 that the rotation of all the gaming reels has stopped, whether or not a winning has occurred according to the display result derived for each gaming reel. The process which determines is performed.

  In the payout process in S5, when it is determined in S4 that a winning has occurred, the main control unit 41 adds a credit based on the number of payouts according to the type of the small combination, if the winning is a small combination. Processing such as paying out medals is performed, and in the case of a re-game player, a re-play game flag that can specify the type of the re-game player is set in the RAM 41c and a re-play game can be given. In the payout process, the main control unit 41 sets an output command instructing the RAM 41c to output a medal OUT signal for the number of medals given to the player by adding credits and paying out medals.

  In the game end process in S6, the main control unit 41 executes a process of setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game. In the game process, a command is generated according to the progress control of the game and set in the command queue, so that the command set to the sub-control unit 91 is transmitted in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). It has become so.

  Next, the BET process executed by the main control unit 41 in S1 of the game process will be described. 17 to 20 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the BET process executed by the main control unit.

  In the BET process, first, the value of the BET counter in which the value of the betting number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c is cleared (S10), and a predetermined number according to the gaming state (in this embodiment, any game, like the upper limit number). Even in the state, 3) is set in the RAM 41c (S11), and the next game (game started from now) is replayed based on whether or not the replay game flag indicating that it is a replay game is set in the RAM 41c. It is determined whether or not (S12).

  If it is determined in S12 that the next game (game to be started from now) is a replay game, a rip freeze process for generating a rip freeze at the time of winning the bell replay is executed (S13). The reply freeze process will be described later with reference to FIG. After the rip freeze process is completed, it is determined whether or not the replay won in the previous game in S14 is the first replay (normal replay in this embodiment). Whether or not it is the first replay is specified from the set replay game flag. If it is determined in S14 that the first replay has been made, the bet number is added in S15 (because there are three bets in the replay winning state), and a BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 A BET command indicating that there is a BET sound to be performed (for convenience, in S15, “BET command (with BET sound)”) is set in the command queue.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S14 that it is not the first replay, that is, when it is the second replay (bell replay, lower replay, fall replay, promoted replay 1, 2, special replay in this embodiment), S16. The BET command indicating that the bet number is incremented by 3 and no BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 is indicated as “BET command (no BET sound) for convenience in S16”. The same applies to the command queue. The BET command set in S15 and S16 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thereby, on the side of the sub-control unit 91, a bet sound is output every time the bet number is set after the first replay winning, whereas the bet number is set after the second replay winning. Does not output a BET sound. This makes it easier for the player to notice the first replay prize, while making it difficult for the player to notice the second replay prize.

  In S17, 1 is added to the value of the BET counter, the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c is referred to, and whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (here, 3), that is, the game start condition and It is determined whether or not a bet number is set (S18). If the value of the BET counter is not a specified number, the process returns to S17. When the value of the BET counter becomes the specified number and the setting of the bet number by replay winning is completed, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter, which is the value of credit stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, is the upper limit value of 50. (S19).

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

  When it is determined in S19 that the value is the upper limit value, an insertion impossible flag indicating that the medal cannot be inserted is set in the RAM 41c (S20), and the process proceeds to S22 (E1). If it is determined in S19 that the value is not the upper limit value, that is, if it is determined that a credit can be inserted, the process proceeds to S21 (E2). If it is determined in S12 that the game is not a replay game, the process directly proceeds to S21. In S21, the setting before waiting for input is performed, and the process proceeds to S22. In the setting before waiting for insertion, the insertion prohibition flag set in the RAM 41c is cleared, and a medal can be inserted. For this reason, after a replay win, the medals that were put in before the setting of the betting number is completed and the setting before waiting to be put in has not been accepted will be accepted, and the setting of the betting number will be completed and inserted. The medals inserted after the setting before waiting is effectively received and credits are added. The main control unit 41 turns on the insertion request LED 17 after the setting before waiting for insertion and clears the insertion prohibition flag in S21. When the bet number can be set, the main control unit 41 sets the BET switch valid LED 21. Execute the process to light up.

  In S22, it is determined whether or not a medal can be inserted based on whether or not the insertion prohibition flag is set in the RAM 41c. If it is determined in S22 that the medal can be inserted, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on, and the medal can be inserted using the medal flow path as a path on the hopper tank side (S23). ), When it is determined that the medal cannot be inserted, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off, and a new medal is inserted with the medal flow path as a path on the medal payout exit 9 side. Is prohibited (S24), and the process proceeds to S25.

  In S25, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is on. If the setting key switch 37 is on, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0 (S26). If the value of the BET counter is 0 in S26, a confirmation start command is set in the command queue (S27), and the setting confirmation processing (S28), that is, the setting confirmation state is entered. The confirmation start command set in S27 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Moreover, after the setting confirmation process in S28 is completed, the process returns to S22. If the setting key switch 37 is not on in S25, or if the value of the BET counter is not 0 in S26, the process proceeds to S30 (E3).

  In S30, it is determined whether or not the detection result of the inserted medal sensor 31 is an appropriate detection result and whether or not the insertion medal has been detected, that is, whether or not there is an insertion medal flag indicating that the insertion medal has been detected. If the passage of the inserted medal is not detected in S30, the process proceeds to S45. If the passage of the inserted medal is detected, the inserted medal flag is cleared (S31), and whether or not the insert impossible flag is set in the RAM 41c. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not a medal can be inserted (S32). If the medal cannot be inserted, the process proceeds to S45.

  If the medal can be inserted in S32, the prescribed number of bets set in the RAM 41c is referred to determine whether the value of the BET counter is the prescribed number (S33), and the value of the BET counter If the number is not the specified number, a BET command (with BET sound) indicating that the bet number is incremented by 1 and that the BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 is set in the command queue (S34). ), 1 is added to the value of the BET counter (S35), and the process returns to S22. The BET command set in S34 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thereby, when the bet number is set by inserting medals, a BET sound is output on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  If the value of the BET counter is a prescribed number in S33, it is determined in S36 whether or not the second replay has been won in the previous game. Whether or not it was the second replay is specified from the replay game flag. If it is determined in S36 that the second replay has not been won in the previous game, a credit command indicating that the credit control value is output by the sub-control unit 91 and the value of the credit counter after one addition is displayed in S38. (In S38, “credit command (normal)” is shown for convenience. The same applies hereinafter) is set in the command queue, and in S40, the value of the credit counter in which the credit value is stored in the RAM 41c is incremented by one. The credit command set in S38 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  If it is determined in S36 that the second replay has been won in the previous game, it is determined in S37 whether or not a predetermined number of BET sounds have been output. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the credit command shown in S39 is output three times as many as the specified number. When the bet amount is set after the second replay winning, since the BET command (no BET sound) is output as shown in S18, the BET sound is not output in the sub-control unit 91. For this reason, after the second replay winning, after the bet number is set, when a medal is inserted and credited, a process for outputting the BET sound up to a specified number of times is performed.

  In S37, when a predetermined number of BET sounds have not been output, a credit command indicating the value of the credit counter after 1 addition and indicating that the sub-control unit 91 outputs a credit sound in S39 (in S39, for convenience) "Credit command (with BET sound)" (the same applies hereinafter) is set in the command queue, and in S40, the value of the credit counter in which the credit value is stored in the RAM 41c is incremented by one. The credit command set in S39 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). On the other hand, when a predetermined number of BET sounds have already been output in S37, the process proceeds to S38, and a credit command (normal) is set in the command queue. As a result, when adding credits by inserting medals after the second replay winning, on the sub-control unit 91 side, BET sounds are output for up to the third sheet, and credit sounds are output for the fourth and subsequent sheets. The On the other hand, when adding credits by inserting medals when it is not after the second replay winning, a credit sound is output from the first sheet on the sub-control unit 91 side. As the next step of S36 and S37, after executing S40, the corresponding S38 or S39 processing is performed, so that a credit command indicating the current value after being added by S40 as the value of the credit counter is displayed in S38. Or you may make it set in S39. In addition, since a predetermined number of bets are set after the release of the rip freeze at the second replay winning, a command for outputting a predetermined number of BET sounds as a credit command (with a BET sound) is issued in S39. It may be set to output a predetermined number of BET sounds.

  In S41, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 50 which is the upper limit value. If the value of the credit counter is not 50, the process returns to S22, and if the value of the credit counter is 50, the insertion impossible flag is set in the RAM 41c in S42, and the process returns to S22.

  In S45, it is determined whether or not an operation of the start switch 7 is detected, that is, whether or not a rising edge indicating a rising edge of the start switch 7 is set. Furthermore, the rising edge is set only when any switch is turned on and all the switches are turned off. In S45, in addition to whether any switch is turned on or not, the other edge is set. Whether or not the switch is OFF is also determined.

  If it is determined in S45 that the operation of the start switch 7 has not been detected, or if another switch for which the start switch 7 has been operated is operated, the process proceeds to S51, where the operation of the start switch 7 is valid. If detected, the process proceeds to S46, and the rising edge is cleared. In S47, the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number, that is, whether or not the bet number as a game start condition is set.

  If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number in S47, the process returns to S22 (E1). If the value of the BET counter is the specified number, in S48, the input impossible flag is set in the RAM 41c and the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on. In the off state, the medal inserted through the medal flow path on the medal payout exit 9 side is returned, and the setting at the start of the game is performed in S49. Accordingly, even if a medal is inserted until the setting is made before waiting for insertion in S21 in the BET processing after the next game after the game is started, the medal payout opening 9 is not accepted. Will be paid out. Then, after S49, the BET process is terminated and the process proceeds to S2 in FIG.

  In S51, it is determined whether or not the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected, that is, whether or not the rising edge indicating the rising of the MAXBET switch 6 is set. If the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is not detected in S51, the process proceeds to S52. If the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected, the process proceeds to S75 in FIG. 19 to clear the rising edge.

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

  In S80, it is determined whether or not the BET counter is added. If the BET counter is not added, the process returns to S22. In addition, when the BET counter in S80 is added, not only the addition in S79 but also the addition in S14 after the rip freeze is canceled by the MAXBET switch 6 operation. On the other hand, if the BET counter is added, a BET command (BET sound) indicating that the bet number added in S81 is added and that the BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 to output a BET sound. Yes) is set in the command queue and the process proceeds to S22. The BET command set in S81 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). As a result, when the bet amount is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6, the BET sound is output for the set bet amount on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  If the BET counter is not added in S80, it is determined in S82 whether or not the second replay has been won in the previous game. If it is determined in S82 that the second replay has not been won in the previous game, the process returns to S22 (E1). If it is determined in S82 that the second replay was won in the previous game, it is determined in S83 whether or not a prescribed number of BET sounds have been output. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a credit command or a BET sound command is output three times as many as a specified number. When the bet number is set after the second replay winning, since the BET command (no BET sound) is output as shown in S15, the BET sound is not output in the sub-control unit 91. For this reason, after the second replay winning, after the betting number is set, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, a process for outputting the BET sound up to a specified number of times is performed.

  If the specified number of BET sounds are output in S83, the process returns to S22 (E1). If the specified number of BET sounds is not output in S83, the output of the BET sound is instructed in S84. Is set in the command queue and the process returns to S83. The BET sound command set in S84 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  In S52, it is determined whether or not an operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected, that is, whether or not a rising edge indicating the rising of the settlement switch 10 is set. If the operation of the settlement switch 10 is not detected in S52, the process returns to S22. If the operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected, the process proceeds to S53 and the rising edge is cleared. In S54, it is determined whether or not the next game is a replay game based on whether or not the replay game flag is set in the RAM 41c.

  If it is not determined that the game is a replay game in S54, it is determined in S56 whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0. If the value of the BET counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S57, and the hopper motor 34b is driven to operate the BET counter. Control for paying out medals corresponding to the value stored in (that is, control for returning the medals used for setting the number of bets and setting the value of the BET counter to 0), starting the payout of medals, and adjusting the number of bets The betting number settlement process for setting the payout start command to notify the command queue to the command queue is performed. After the betting amount adjustment process in S57, the insertion impossible flag set in the RAM 41c is cleared in S58, and the process returns to S22. As a result, when the betting amount is settled by operating the settlement switch 10 in a state where the betting amount is set, not after the replay winning, the sub-control unit 91 displays that the betting amount is being settled. And a sound corresponding to the betting amount adjustment is output.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S54 that the game is a replay game or when it is determined in S56 that the value of the BET counter is 0, the value stored in the credit counter by driving the hopper motor 34b in S59. Control for paying out medals for the minute (that is, control for returning medal memorized as credits and setting the value of the credit counter to 0), notifying the start of paying out medals, and credit settlement in the replay game A credit settlement process is performed to set a payout start command for notifying whether there is a credit settlement when there is a bet amount or not in the command queue. After the credit settlement process in S59, in S58, the insertion impossible flag set in the RAM 41c is cleared and the process returns to S22. Thereby, when the settlement is performed by operating the settlement switch 10 in the replay winning, only the credit settlement is performed without performing the betting number settlement, and the credit after the replay winning is performed on the sub-control unit 91 side. A message indicating that the account is being settled is displayed, and a sound corresponding to the credit settlement after the replay winning is output. Further, when the settlement is performed by operating the settlement switch 10 when the value of the BET counter is 0, the sub-control unit 91 side indicates that the credit settlement when the value of the BET counter is 0 is being performed. In addition to being displayed, a sound corresponding to credit settlement when the value of the BET counter is 0 is output.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the control content of the rip freeze process executed by the main control unit 41 in S13 of the BET process.

  The rip freeze process is performed when it is determined that the game is a replay game, that is, after the re-gamer wins in the previous game. In S85, it is determined whether or not the replay won in the previous game was a bell replay in the second replay. When it is determined that the replay is not bell-play, the freeze-freeze process is terminated without generating any freeze.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the bell replay has occurred, the timing at which the bet amount is set by the replay winning or the start switch 7 is activated until the determination of YES in any of S89 to S92 and the freeze release condition is satisfied. A process for generating a freeze (lip freeze) is performed.

  In S86, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is the upper limit value of 50. When it is determined in S86 that the value is not the upper limit value, credits can be added. Therefore, in S87, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on and the medal flow path can be inserted using the medal flow path as a hopper tank side path. In S88, a process for lighting the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 to the player is performed. Thereby, in particular, MAXBET operation, medal insertion, etc. can be promoted.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S86 that the value of the credit counter is 50, which is the upper limit value, credit addition is impossible, and the process proceeds to S89 without performing the process of S87 and the like. As a result, it is possible to prevent a problem that the inserted medals flow down to the hopper tank side while the credit counter is 50, and neither the credit nor the bet number is added by the medals. Can do.

  In S89, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the rip freeze. When it is determined in S89 that a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the lip freeze, the rip freeze release condition is satisfied.

  If it is determined in S89 that a predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of the rip freeze, it is determined in S90 whether or not the player has performed a MAXBET operation using the MAXBET switch 6. When it is determined in S90 that the player has performed a MAXBET operation, the rip-freeze release condition is satisfied.

  When it is determined in S90 that there is no MAXBET operation by the player, in S91, the inserted medal sensor 31 in which the medal inserted from the medal inserting unit 4 is arranged on the hopper tank 34a side with respect to the flow path switching solenoid 30 is provided. It is determined whether or not it is detected by a sensor arranged on the most upstream side among the plurality of sensors (that is, a sensor capable of detecting the inserted medal first (this sensor is also referred to as a specific sensor)). The passage of the medal is detected by the specific sensor when the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on in S87. When it is determined in S91 that a medal has been inserted, the rip freeze release condition is satisfied. Even when it is determined in S91 that a medal has been inserted, the insertion of a medal has not yet been detected by another sensor, and the detection result by the insertion medal sensor 31 is not an appropriate detection result. The flag is not set.

  If it is not determined in S91 that a medal has been inserted, it is determined in S92 whether or not there has been a credit settlement operation using the settlement switch 10 by the player. When it is determined in S92 that the player has made a credit checkout operation, the rip-freeze release condition is satisfied. Further, after the freeze is released by the credit settlement operation, the credit settlement process is performed through the YES determination in S52 of FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined in S92 that there is no credit settlement operation by the player, the process returns to S89.

  After the freeze release condition is satisfied, in S93, when the flow path switching solenoid 30 is in the on state, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off, and the rip freeze processing is terminated. In the reply freeze process, the process of S93 is performed. Thus, for example, even when a rip freeze occurs when the credit counter is 49 and a plurality of medals are inserted at once, the freeze release condition is satisfied by detecting the first of them by a specific sensor. After that, immediately after the flow path switching solenoid is turned off in S93 and the freeze-freeze processing is ended, the first medal is further detected by another sensor, and the detection result by the insertion medal sensor 31 is appropriate. When the detection result is set and the insertion medal flag is set, YES is determined in S30 of FIG. 18, the credit counter is updated to 50 in S40, YES is determined in S19 of FIG. 17, and the insertion disable flag is set in S20. Since the flow path switching solenoid is turned off, the second and subsequent medals out of the plurality of medals It is paid out from the payout opening 9. The plurality of sensors included in the inserted medal sensor 31 are detected by other sensors after the first medal is detected by the specific sensor and the detection result by the inserted medal sensor 31 when a plurality of medals are inserted at a time. Is shorter than the time required for the second medal to reach the flow path switching solenoid 30 after the first medal is detected by the specific sensor. Are arranged as follows. For this reason, when the credit 50 is reached by inserting the first medal, the flow path switching solenoid is always turned off when the second and subsequent medals reach the flow path switching solenoid 30. The medals after the first can be paid out from the medal payout exit 9. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a problem that credits are not added and returned even though medals are inserted.

  On the other hand, when a rip freeze occurs when the credit counter is less than 49 and a plurality of medals are inserted at once, the freeze release condition is established by detecting the first of them by a specific sensor. Thereafter, the flow path switching solenoid is immediately turned off in S93, but immediately after that, it is determined NO in S19 of FIG. 17 and the setting before waiting for input is performed in S21, and the flow path switching solenoid is turned on. Since the on state is maintained until the credit 50 is reached, the second and subsequent medals out of the plurality of medals are also taken in (added to the credit 50) and added to the credit. Thereby, the convenience when a medal is inserted during the rip freeze can be improved.

  Next, the timing at which medal insertion or settlement is allowed after the game is over will be described. FIGS. 21A to 21D are diagrams for explaining an example of the timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after the game is ended by executing the BET process shown in FIGS. 17 to 20. It is.

  FIG. 21A is a diagram for explaining the timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after a medal is not paid out without winning a small role. If no small role winning has occurred, the game ends without paying out, and thereafter, the process of S6 in FIG. 16, the process of S1 for the next game, and the processes of S10 to S12 of FIG. After the processing is executed, the processing after S21 is executed, and as shown in FIG. 21A, insertion or settlement of medals is allowed.

  FIG. 21B is a diagram for explaining the timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after a small role is won and medals are paid out. If a small role winning has occurred, the game ends after the payout has been made, and then the processing of S6 in FIG. 16, the processing of S1 for the next game, and the processing of S10 to S12 of FIG. After the processing is executed, the processing after S21 is executed, and as shown in FIG. 21B, insertion or settlement of medals is allowed.

  FIG. 21C illustrates the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after a re-playing role other than the bell replay (normal replay, lower replay, fall replay, promotion replay 1, 2 or special replay) wins. It is a figure for doing. If a re-playing player other than the bell replay has won, the game is finished without paying out, and thereafter, the process of S6 in FIG. 16, the process of S1 for the next game, or the process of FIG. In addition to the processing of S10 to S12, after the bet number setting is completed and it is determined that credit is possible in S19, the processing after S21 is executed, so that FIG. As shown, medals can be inserted or settled.

  FIG. 21 (d) is a diagram for explaining the timing when the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after the Bell Replay wins. If the bell replay is won, the game is finished without paying out, and then the processing of S6 in FIG. 16, the processing of S1 for the next game, and the processing of S10 to S12 in FIG. 20 is executed, the rip freeze process shown in FIG. 20 is executed, and the rip freeze is controlled until the rip freeze release condition is satisfied. During this time, as shown in S87 of FIG. 19, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on to permit insertion of a medal for releasing the freeze, and a credit settlement operation or a MAXBET operation for releasing the freeze. Is also allowed. When the rip-freeze release condition is satisfied, after it is determined that credits are possible in S19 of FIG. 17 after the betting number setting is completed, the processing in S21 and subsequent steps is executed, which is shown in FIG. Thus, normal medal insertion or settlement is allowed.

  During Rip Freeze, medal insertion and credit settlement operation for freezing are allowed, and normal medal after Rip Freeze is canceled and bet number is set in conjunction with medal insertion and credit settlement operation during Rip Freeze. Is charged or settled. Even during the rip freeze, when the value of the credit counter has already reached 50, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is not turned on in S87 of FIG. It will be allowed later.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even if a medal is inserted after the re-gamer wins and before the replay game starts (reel rotation start), If the medal is detected after the number setting (automatic BET) is set and the next replay game can be started, it can be added to the credit according to the detection of the medal. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the credit addition after the re-gamer has won a prize from being performed prior to setting the betting amount. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the re-gamer wins a prize without feeling uncomfortable.

  Moreover, after winning the bell replay among the re-game players, a rip freeze occurs, and the process ends when one of a plurality of types of freeze release conditions including a condition established by inserting a medal is satisfied. As in the case of winning or losing a small role, this makes it seem that the next game will not start unless a predetermined operation such as insertion of medals is performed, and the next operation is performed by performing these predetermined operations. You can make it seem as if you can start the game.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a bet amount is set according to an operation to the settlement switch 10, a bet amount adjustment process for adjusting the bet number is executed, and when a bet number is not set. Makes it possible to execute a credit checkout process for paying out credits, and if the set bet number is a bet number automatically bet by winning a re-player, the credit checkout process is not executed without executing the bet number checkout process. Execute the process. As a result, the re-gamer's function of maintaining the re-gamer's function of granting a replay game (one game) instead of paying out medals is maintained, while the credits are retained after the re-gamer's winning a prize. Even in such a case, by making it possible to pay out according to the settlement operation, it is possible to further improve the convenience of the player after winning the re-gamer. In addition, when a payment operation is performed during a lip freeze after winning a bell replay, credit payment is performed in the same manner, so that the convenience of the player can be improved.

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

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

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

  In order to solve such a problem, in this embodiment, “replay / plum-replay-replay / plum” composed only of the same or similar symbols is stopped on the winning line LN as a replaying player. The first replay for winning a prize and the second replay for winning a prize by stopping a combination of symbols that are not composed of only the same or similar symbols on the winning line LN. As a result, it is not always necessary to provide a plurality of dedicated symbols for re-game players, and it is possible to avoid increasing the number and types of symbols, and within the limitations on the number, type, and arrangement of symbols, A wide variety of types (variations). On the other hand, when the second replay wins, a combination that is not composed only of the same or similar symbols is stopped on the pay line LN, so that the replayer's winning is noticed more than when the first replay wins. However, since it is possible to add credits according to the detected medals as described above, the player is inconvenienced that the inserted medals cannot be accepted. The game can be advanced without making it feel.

  In the present embodiment, the symbols constituting the second replay include symbols different from “replay” and “plum”. For this reason, there is a higher possibility that a medal will be inserted without noticing the winning of the second replay, but since the credit can be added according to the detected medal, the inserted medal is not accepted. The game can be progressed without causing the player to feel troublesome. Furthermore, when winning a bell replay, the bells are aligned on the invalid line LM4 that rises to the right. For this reason, it is possible to make the player think that a small role has been won, so that a medal can be inserted or a MAXBET operation can be performed, and it seems as if the next game can be started by the insertion or operation. It can be made so that there is no sense of incongruity.

  In this embodiment, since the BET command (with BET sound) is set and output after the first replay is won, the BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 side, while the second Since the BET command (no BET sound) is set and output after the replay wins, the BET sound is not output by the sub-control unit 91 side. This further increases the possibility of inserting a medal without noticing that the second replay has won and the betting number setting has been completed, but it is possible to add a credit according to the detected medal. Therefore, it is possible to advance the game without making the player feel annoyance that the inserted medal cannot be accepted.

  Further, in this embodiment, even when a second replay that does not output a BET sound is won and the betting number setting is completed and a medal is inserted and credits are added, the upper limit number of betting numbers Because the same sound as the BET sound is output up to three times corresponding to the above, the BET sound is not output even though the player is going to set the number of bets by inserting medals due to misunderstanding of the player. , Can prevent distrust and discomfort.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the timing at which insertion (credit) / settlement is allowed after winning a re-gamer is at the time of completion of an automatic BET due to a re-gamer winning is explained. The timing at which the insertion (credit) / settlement is allowed after the re-gamer wins may be when the automatic BET by the re-gamer win is started (or started).

  FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining a modified example of the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after winning the re-gamer. FIG. 22 (a) shows that when a re-playing player other than the bell replay has won, the game ends without payout, and then the processing of S6 in FIG. After the processing of S1 and the processing of S10 to S13 in FIG. 17, the automatic BET processing (S14, S15) is started. That is, after the processing of S10 to S13 in FIG. 17 is performed, the start of the automatic BET processing (S14, S15) is confirmed, and thus it can be said that the automatic BET processing is started. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22 (a), when automatic BET processing is started (or started), the insertion or settlement of medals may be permitted.

  As a first example, for example, when YES is determined in S12 of FIG. 17 and the processing of S13 is ended, the same processing as S19 is performed to determine whether the value of the credit counter is 50 or not. After that, the automatic BET processing (the same processing as S14 and S15) is started, and after it is determined that the credit counter value is not 50, the automatic BET processing started thereafter is Without waiting for completion, credit is added when a medal inserted after the same processing as in S21 is detected, and credit is settled when an operation to the settlement switch 10 is detected. good. On the other hand, after performing the same process as S19 and determining that the value of the credit counter is 50, the same process as the process after S20 may be performed. In the first example, the rip freeze process may be performed, for example, at the timing when the betting number setting is started.

  As a second example, for example, an interrupt process for performing medal insertion or settlement can be executed, and when it is determined that the value of the credit counter in the first example is not 50, or the value of the credit counter is After it is determined that it is not 50, the interrupt process is permitted to be interrupted every predetermined period (2 msec) between the time when the process corresponding to S14 in FIG. The interrupt process may be executed at the same time, and when the automatic BET process is started (or started), the insertion or settlement of medals may be permitted.

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

  FIG. 22B is a diagram for explaining the timing when the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after the bell replay wins. If the bell replay is won, the game is finished without paying out, and then the processing of S6 in FIG. 16, the processing of S1 for the next game, and the processing of S10 to S12 in FIG. 20 is executed, the rip freeze process shown in FIG. 20 is executed, and the rip freeze is controlled until the rip freeze release condition is satisfied. During this period, as shown in S87 of FIG. 20, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on to permit insertion of a medal for releasing the freeze, and a credit settlement operation and a MAXBET operation for releasing the freeze. Is also allowed. When the rip-freeze release condition is satisfied, the bet number setting is started and the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed as shown in FIG.

  As described above, when a re-game player other than the bell replay wins, as shown in FIG. 22 (a), when an automatic bet process is started (or started), a medal is inserted or When the settlement is permitted and the bell replay wins, as shown in FIG. 22B, a bell lip freeze is generated, and after the freeze release condition is satisfied, the automatic BET processing is started (or started). May be allowed to insert or settle a medal. In this case, in order to avoid the simultaneous notification of the bet and the notification that the credit has been added, when an automatic bet process is started (or started), a medal is inserted or Although the settlement is allowed, the notification that the credit is added by the insertion of the medal may be always performed after the notification that the automatic bet is made. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the notification that the credit is added by the medal inserted to release the rip-freeze may be performed after the notification that the automatic bet is made. .

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

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 21 (c) and 21 (d) and FIGS. 22 (a) and 22 (b), the insertion (credit) / settlement is allowed after the winning of the re-gamer. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the predetermined condition is satisfied after the start or completion of the automatic BET by the re-gamer winning. It may be the timing. The predetermined condition may be satisfied when a predetermined time elapses or may be satisfied when a predetermined process ends. As an example in which a predetermined condition is satisfied after a predetermined time has elapsed after completion of an automatic BET by winning a re-gamer, for example, the BET command (with BET sound) set in S17 of FIG. When the average time required to complete the output of the third BET sound based on the command is time A, when time A has elapsed since the predetermined condition was determined to be YES in S15 The average time required until the BET command (no BET sound) set in S18 of FIG. 17 is output to the sub-control unit 91 and received is set as time B. In this case, the predetermined condition may be satisfied when the time B has elapsed since the determination of YES in S15. After the determination in S15 is YES, it may be possible to shift to S21 when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Further, in this embodiment, as the types of re-game players, there are provided a first replay consisting only of the same or similar symbols and a second replay not consisting only of the same or similar symbols. Although the example has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the type of re-playing player may be one in which the second replay is not provided and only the first replay is provided. Alternatively, the first replay may not be provided and only the second replay may be provided.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the insertion of the re-gamer after winning a prize is allowed regardless of the type of the re-gamer is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be configured such that insertion after winning is permitted. For example, the insertion may not be permitted after the first replay winning, but the insertion may be permitted only after the second replay winning. In other words, it is possible to allow the player to enter the game only when it is difficult to notice that the re-game player has won a prize, thereby improving the convenience without causing the player to be bothered.

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

  In addition, although the example of generating the rip freeze after executing the belle lip play and before the automatic betting has been described has been described, the rip freeze occurs at the end of the game where the belle rip play is won. Alternatively, it may be one that starts to be generated (for example, execution of a rip freeze process in the winning determination process of S4 in FIG. 16). Rip freeze is generated or started after an automatic bet after winning the bell replay (for example, after determining YES in S12 of FIG. 17, first, the processing of S14 to S16 is performed, and then In addition, after the processes of S17 to S18 are performed, the freeze freeze process may be performed). In this case, as shown in FIG. 22 (c), during the lip freeze after the betting number setting is completed, as shown in S87 of FIG. 20, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on to release the freeze. After a determination that a credit can be made in step S19 in FIG. 17 is made, the medal insertion for the player is permitted, and the credit settlement operation and the MAXBET operation for releasing the freeze are permitted. In step S21 and subsequent steps, medals may be inserted or settled as shown in FIG. 22C. Also in this case, the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed is not limited to after the automatic BET processing is performed and the betting number setting is completed, and the automatic BET processing is started (or started). May be).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the elapse of a predetermined time, the MAXBET operation, the medal insertion (detection by a specific sensor), and the credit checkout operation are set as conditions for canceling the rip freeze. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other conditions may be used.

  For example, if the player usually performs an operation to start the next game when the winning combination is won, the operation may be set as a freeze release condition. For example, if there is a button that prompts the player to perform an operation by always turning on when a small role is won, the operation of the button may be set as a freeze release condition.

  Further, the rip freeze may be canceled by any one of the elapse of a predetermined time, the MAXBET operation, the medal insertion, and the credit settlement operation. For example, the freeze release condition may be satisfied only by inserting medals. Further, when all of the plurality of conditions are satisfied, or when any two or more conditions among the plurality of conditions are satisfied, the rip freeze may be canceled. Further, it may not be set that the rip freeze is canceled after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the player wins a bell replay, Rip Freeze is executed as a method for prompting the player to perform a MAXBET operation, a medal insertion, or a credit settlement operation. However, the present invention is not limited to freezing. For example, when winning a bell replay, the liquid crystal display 51 may display an image for prompting a MAXBET operation, a medal insertion, or a credit checkout operation, as in the case where a small role is won. The speaker 53 or 54 may output a sound prompting a MAXBET operation, a medal insertion, or a credit settlement operation.

  Whether or not the freeze release condition due to the medal insertion is satisfied is determined based on the detection result of the specific sensor (appropriate detection result) among the plurality of sensors included in the insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting the medal inserted in the normal time. The example in which all of the plurality of sensors are provided on the downstream side of the flow path switching solenoid 30 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may provide in the medal insertion part 4 side (upstream side) from the path switching solenoid 30.

  Further, whether or not the freeze release condition by inserting a medal is satisfied is determined based on detection results (whether or not an appropriate detection result is obtained) of all the centers included in the inserted medal sensor 31. Also good. Whether or not the freeze release condition due to medal insertion is satisfied is determined by a sensor different from the insertion medal sensor 31 used for determination of the number of bets and credit addition (a sensor not related to the setting of the insertion medal flag (hereinafter referred to as a special sensor). May also be determined based on the detection result of the special sensor. For example, as a special sensor, a freeze release sensor for detecting a medal is provided downstream of the flow path switching solenoid 30. In normal operation, the insertion of a medal is not detected only by the detection result of the freeze release sensor. In, based on the detection result of the freeze release sensor, it may be detected that the freeze release condition is satisfied by inserting a medal. In addition, as a special sensor, a freeze release sensor for detecting a medal is provided on the medal insertion unit 4 side (upstream side) from the flow path switching solenoid 30. In normal times, depending on only the detection result of the freeze release sensor, a medal is inserted. On the other hand, during the rip freeze, it may be detected that the freeze release condition is established by inserting a medal based on the detection result of the freeze release sensor. In this case, the freeze release condition can be established by inserting medals even during a rip freeze that occurs when the value of the credit counter is 50.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the example in which the symbol combination of the first replay is composed only of the same or similar symbols (“replay”, “plum”) has been described. You may make it comprise from.

  Also, in this embodiment, regarding the settlement process, if the settlement switch 10 is operated in the state where the bet number is set by operating the medal insertion or the MAXBET switch 6, NO is determined in S56 of FIG. In S57, when the betting number settlement process is performed and then the settlement switch 10 is operated again, an example in which YES is determined in S56 in FIG. 18 and the credit settlement process is performed in S59, that is, the bet number in the first settlement operation is performed. The example of performing the settlement and performing the credit settlement in the next settlement operation has been described. However, the checkout process is not limited to such a pattern, but may be performed in the following pattern.

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example has been described in which a BET sound is output when an automatic BET is made after the first replay winning, and a BET sound is not output when an automatic BET is placed after the second replay winning. However, regardless of the type of re-game player who has won, a BET sound may not be output when an automatic BET is placed, and a BET sound may be output when an automatic BET is placed.

  Further, in this embodiment, an example in which the presence / absence of a BET sound is determined according to the type of the BET command has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and by determining the type of the re-gamer who has won a prize by the winning determination command, The presence or absence of a BET sound may be determined.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example of performing processing of sequentially turning on the 1BETLED14, the 2BETLED15, and the 3BETLED16 according to the value of the BET counter after the value of the BET counter is added regardless of the type of replay that has won a prize. As described above, the present invention is not limited to this. After the automatic BET is made after the first replay winning, the 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 are sequentially turned on, and after the second replay winning is automatically betted, May not perform the processing.

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which when a medal is inserted after the second replay winning, a credit command (with a BET sound) is output in S39 and a BET sound is output, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Instead, the BET sound may be output regardless of the type of the re-game player who won the prize. For example, in S36, it may be determined whether or not the re-game player has won a prize.

  Further, in this embodiment, an example in which a BET sound is output up to a specified number when credits are added after winning a re-gamer has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the case where credits are added. For example, the MAXBET switch 6 Even when is operated, a BET sound may be output up to a specified number of minutes according to the operation.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs a freeze lottery to determine whether or not to control to a freeze state that delays the progress of the game over a predetermined period triggered by the winning of the strong cherry and the middle cherry during RT2. By winning the freeze lottery, it is controlled to a freeze state that delays the timing at which the reel stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is validated for a predetermined period in the subsequent game. Further, the main control unit 41 performs a reel effect in which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are fluctuated and a predetermined output is led to the reel every time the MAXBET switch 6 is operated a predetermined number of times in the freeze state. .

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 presents a plurality of games in the frozen state, and every time the MAXBET switch 6 is operated a predetermined number of times, that is, every time an effect roll is derived, By hiding the number of games, a selection effect selected as the number of ART games to which the last remaining number of games is added is executed.

  In addition, since it is rarely controlled to RT2 except during ART, it is rarely controlled to the frozen state when it is not controlled by ART, and as a rule, it is frozen only when it is controlled by ART. It will be controlled by the state. Further, the freeze state may be controlled except during the ART, but in this case, the sub-control unit 91 does not perform the selection effect associated with the reel effect.

  Below, the control regarding the reel effect | action accompanying the freeze state which the main control part 41 performs based on FIGS. 23-25, and the control regarding the selection effect which the sub-control part 91 performs according to a freeze state are demonstrated.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to control the frozen state during the winning of the strong cherry and the middle stage cherry during RT2, and when controlling to the frozen state, A freeze lottery for determining the start game is performed, and a freeze lottery result command for specifying the result of the freeze lottery is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  When the main control unit 41 determines not to control the freeze state in the freeze lottery, the main control unit 41 does not control the freeze state, and waits until the start game determined at the same time when determining to control the freeze state. In the start game in the freeze state, the freeze state is controlled.

  In the freeze start game, the main control unit 41 transmits a freeze start command indicating the start of the freeze state to the sub control unit 91 along with the start operation of the game (operation of the start switch 7). A continuous lottery for determining whether or not to continue (non-continuation, continuation) is performed, and a continuous lottery result command capable of specifying the result of the continuous lottery is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. After that, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are temporarily changed to stop the preparation outcome in the fluoroscopic window 3, and a preparation outcome stop command that can specify that the preparation outcome has stopped is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. In addition, as shown in FIG. 24A, the preparation outcome is a stop mode in which “black 7” is positioned on one of the upper stages in each reel 2L, 2C, 2R.

  Then, after stopping the preparatory outcome, the main control unit 41 stands by as accepting the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 as an operation not related to the progress of the game. At this time, the BET switch valid LED is turned on to prompt the operation by the MAXBET switch 6.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 performs the normal operation of the MAXBET switch 6 (whether a change from the OFF state of the MAXBET switch 6 to ON is detected) or the long press operation of the MAXBET switch 6 after the preparation is stopped. The number of operations of the MAXBET switch 6 is counted each time a predetermined time elapses (every time the MAXBET switch 6 remains ON for a predetermined time (200 ms in this embodiment)). When the MAXBET switch 6 is operated in this state, the main control unit 41 changes the excitation state of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R to change the reels 2L, 2C, 2R as shown in FIG. Performs control for slight vibration.

  On the other hand, after receiving the freeze start command, the sub-control unit 91 receives the continuous lottery result command to perform an extra lottery that determines the additional number of ART games. In the extra lottery, if the result of the continuous lottery specified from the continuous lottery result command is continued, any number of games is determined as the additional game number from the number of games not including 0, and the lottery result of the continuous lottery is not continued. If so, 0 is added to determine the number of games. Then, as shown in FIG. 24A, a selection screen in which four game numbers including the number of added games won in the additional lottery and any of characters A, B, C, and D are displayed in association with each other is displayed. Display on the liquid crystal display 51 and start the selection effect.

  The sub-control unit 91 specifies that the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 can be accepted by receiving a preparation-out stop command after the start of the selection effect, and as shown in FIG. An operation request effect is displayed in which an operation request screen requesting an operation of the switch 6 is displayed on the selection screen. The operation request screen is displayed so as to overlap most of the selection screen. Also, on the operation request screen, a message “30 consecutive hits!”, An image of the MAXBET switch 6, and an image of an arrow indicating the direction in which the MAXBET switch 6 is pressed are displayed together. The operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is prompted for the number of operations (30 times in this embodiment) required for deriving the production output to the reel.

  Thereafter, based on the operation detection command transmitted from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the normal operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is performed after the preparation is stopped as in the case of the main control unit 41 (MAXBET switch 6 is detected from the OFF state to the ON state), every time when the MAXBET switch 6 is pressed for a long time and the predetermined time elapses (when the MAXBET switch 6 remains ON, the predetermined time (in this embodiment, 200 ms) or more elapses). ), The number of operations of the MAXBET switch 6 is counted. When the MAXBET switch 6 is operated in this state, as shown in FIG. 24C, the sub control unit 91 reduces the display area of the operation request screen, and the count value of the number of operations of the MAXBET switch 6 is 1. Every time it is updated, that is, when the MAXBET switch 6 is normally operated or when the MAXBET switch 6 is pressed and held for a predetermined time, the numerical value in the message displayed on the operation request screen is decremented by one. Update.

  Then, the main control unit 41 increases the MAXBET switch every time the number of operations of the MAXBET switch 6 counted after the stoppage of the preparations reaches a predetermined number (10, 20, and 30 in this embodiment). The additional effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the additional effect for requesting the additional operation 6 is performed, and an additional effect lottery result command capable of specifying the result of the additional effect lottery is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  In the additional effect lottery, as shown in FIG. 28, it is determined whether or not to execute the additional effect with the probability set according to the operation mode of the MAXBET switch 6 and the result of the continuous lottery. The winning probability of the additional production lottery is 10% when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated only by normal operation during the reel production and continuation is decided by the continuous lottery. Is 5%, part of the MAXBET switch 6 is operated by long-pressing and continuation is determined in the continuous lottery, and 20% is determined in the continuous lottery. Is 10%.

  When it is determined in the additional effect lottery that the additional effect is to be executed, the main control unit 41 temporarily stops the count of the number of operations of the MAXBET switch 6 after the preparation item is stopped, and each reel 2L, 2C. The control for slightly vibrating 2R is continued, and the number of operations of the MAXBET switch 6 is counted each time the normal operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is performed (a change from OFF to ON of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected). Then, when the number of operations of the MAXBET switch 6 reaches the number of additions (5 in this embodiment), as shown in FIGS. The control for causing the eyes to be derived and stopping the minute vibrations is performed, and a production-use output derivation command capable of specifying the production of the production-use output is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. In addition, when there are still reels for which no production output is derived, the counting of the number of operations of the MAXBET switch 6 after the preparation output is stopped is resumed.

  Further, if it is not determined in the additional effect lottery that the additional effect is to be executed, as shown in FIGS. 24D and 24E, any reel is varied to derive the effect output. At the same time, control is performed to stop the slight vibration of the left reel, and an effect output derivation command that can specify the derivation of the effect output is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  In addition, the number of operations of the MAXBET switch 6 counted after the stoppage of the preparation event reaches a predetermined number of times (10 times, 20 times, 30 times in the present embodiment), and a predetermined time (10 seconds in the present embodiment). , 20 seconds, and 30 seconds), as shown in FIGS. 24D and 24E, control is performed so that any reel is fluctuated so that the production output is derived and the minute vibration is stopped. And an effect output derivation command that can specify the derivation of the effect output is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  Then, in the case where there are still reels for which the production output is not derived other than the reels for which the production output is derived, the position where “Black 7” stops in the middle as the production output is derived, In the case where the output for the other reels has already been derived, if the continuation is won in the continuous lottery, as shown in FIG. The stop position is derived, and the combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” stops in the middle stage (successful appearance), so that the number of ART games is added and reel effect (freeze state) If the discontinuation is won in the continuous lottery, as shown in FIG. 24 (g), the position where “black 7” does not stop in the middle stage as a production output And the combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” does not stop in the middle In Rukoto, so that the end of the reel performance (freeze state) is suggested.

  The sub-control unit 91 receives the additional effect lottery result command for executing the additional effect, and as shown in FIG. 25 (a), two of the characters remaining in the selected effect being executed (FIG. Among them, the characters B and D) are selected, and the selected character and an additional effect that causes the characters to battle each other are interrupted and executed. In the additional effect, as shown in FIG. 25 (b), the message “continuous hit” and the image of the MAXBET switch 6 are displayed in the additional effect screen on the additional effect screen, and the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is prompted. ing.

  In this state, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the character has been competed by receiving the normal operation of the MAXBET switch 6, and then the effect-use derivation command has been received, and the effect-use result has been derived. When the selected character wins at the selected timing, the additional effect is ended and the selected effect is resumed. At this time, if the number of games corresponding to one of the characters matches the number of games won in the extra lottery, the character always wins.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 receives the production-use output derivation command, and as shown in FIGS. 24 (d) and 24 (e), the extra selected in the extra lottery among the characters displayed on the selection screen. The selection screen is updated so that any one character that does not correspond to the number of games is hidden. In particular, when the additional effect is executed as described above, the character that has been defeated in the additional effect is updated so as not to be displayed.

  In addition, when the production results are derived for all the reels, the selection screen is updated so that other characters are hidden except for the character corresponding to the number of added games won in the extra lottery. At this time, when characters corresponding to the number of games other than 0 remain, that is, when the number of ART games is added and the reel effect (freeze state) continues, as shown in FIG. By displaying an additional addition notification screen on which the remaining characters and the number of added games are displayed, it is notified that the number of ART games has been added and that the reel effect (freeze state) will continue. Further, when the character corresponding to the 0 game remains, that is, when the number of ART games is not added and the reel effect (freeze state) is finished, as shown in FIG. By displaying the end notification screen displaying “+0”, it is notified that the number of ART games has not been added and that the reel effect (freeze state) is to end.

  The main control unit 41 wins the continuous lottery, and when the production output is derived for all the reels, the combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” stops in the middle stage (successful output) In the case of “Eye)”, after that, it returns to the continuous lottery, the result of the continuous lottery becomes discontinuous, and when the production output is derived for all reels, “black 7-black 7-black 7” Control related to reel production (continuous lottery, stoppage of preparations, BET switch valid LED lighting, additional production lottery, derivation of productions for production, etc.) until the combination becomes a stop mode that does not stop in the middle stage (failed outcome) In this case, the sub-control unit 91 also repeatedly executes an extra lottery, a selection effect, an additional effect, and the like.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 does not win the continuous lottery, and the combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” does not stop in the middle stage when the production outcome is derived for all reels (failure) In the case of a roll, the reels are returned to the stop position before being controlled to the freeze state, and then the rotation of the reels is started. A command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24 (h), the sub control unit 91 displays a result notification screen that displays the total value of the number of extras won in the period controlled in the freeze state, and a series accompanying the freeze state. End the control.

  In the present embodiment, the selection effect (reel effect) is executed by operating the MAXBET switch 6 as described above.

  When the normal operation of the MAXBET switch 6 (operation for detecting ON from OFF) is performed at intervals of a predetermined time (200 ms) or less during the selection effect (reel effect), as shown in FIG. As long as the selection effect continues, each time this operation is performed, the count value of the number of operations of the MAXBET switch 6 is incremented by 1, whereas the MAXBET switch 6 that is operated for a predetermined time or longer is held down. When an operation (an operation in which the ON state is continuously detected) is performed, as shown in FIG. 26B, every time a predetermined time (200 ms) elapses as long as the selection effect continues, The count value of the number of operations of the MAXBET switch 6 is incremented by one.

  Accordingly, by operating the MAXBET switch 6 in the normal operation in the selection effect, the selection effect is advanced when the number of operations reaches a predetermined number of times, or by operating the MAXBET switch 6 in the long press operation in advance. The player can select whether to advance the selection effect when a predetermined period (200 ms) elapses a predetermined number of times.

  On the other hand, during the additional effect, when the number of times the normal operation of the MAXBET switch 6 has reached the additional number (5 in this embodiment), the additional effect ends as shown in FIG. Even if the MAXBET switch 6 is operated continuously for a predetermined time (200 ms) or more, it is not determined as one operation, and it is necessary for the number of normal operations to reach the predetermined number, so the player ends the additional effect. Therefore, it is necessary to operate the MAXBET switch 6 for a predetermined number of times.

  As described above, in the additional effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the additional effect, as shown in FIG. 28, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated only by the normal operation during the reel effect, the additional effect is determined. The probability that the execution is determined is set lower than the probability that the execution of the additional effect is determined when the MAXBET switch 6 is partially operated by a long press operation. For this reason, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated only by a normal operation during the reel production, the ratio of the additional production being executed is higher than when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated by a long press operation during the reel production. Lower.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 wins the freeze lottery during RT2, so that each time the MAXBET switch 6 is operated a predetermined number of times in the frozen state, the production output is shown on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. In addition to executing the reel effect to be derived, the sub control unit 91 presents a plurality of games as the reel effect is performed, and each time the MAXBET switch 6 is operated a predetermined number of times, that is, an effect output is derived. Each time the number of games presented is hidden, a selection effect is selected that is selected as the number of ART games to which the last remaining number of games is added.

  Further, in the selection effect, an operation request effect requesting the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is executed, and in the operation request effect, the remaining number of times that the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is required in the selection effect is displayed, and the MAXBET switch 6 is operated. Depending on the number of times, the remaining number of times displayed in the operation request effect is also subtracted and updated. That is, in the selection effect, not only the display mode of the selection effect but also the display mode of the operation request effect is changed by operating the MAXBET switch 6, and the selection is made by the player operating the MAXBET switch 6. Since both the display mode of the effect and the display mode of the operation request effect change, it is possible to enhance the interest by the selection effect.

  In the present embodiment, the MAXBET switch 6 which is an operation means for advancing the game among a plurality of operation means that can be operated by the player is applied as the operation means operated in the selection effect. As the operation means operated in the production, other operation means for advancing the game, such as the start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, may be applied, and other than the operation means for advancing the game. Operation means, that is, operation means that is not used to advance the game, for example, an effect operation means such as an effect switch or a touch panel for progressing only the effect, may be applied.

  Further, in this embodiment, as the operation means operated in the selection effect, the operation means that is not involved in the progress of the game at the time of execution of the selection effect is applied among the operation means for advancing the game. As the operation means to be operated, among the operation means for advancing the game, an operation means related to the progress of the game at the time of execution of the selection effect may be applied.

  Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of effects (number of games) are presented in the selection effect, and any type of effect is not displayed each time the operating means (MAXBET switch 6) is operated M times (predetermined number of times). The display is configured so that when the final operation is performed N times (predetermined number of times × 3), the remaining types of effects are selected without being hidden, but at least a plurality of types of effects are presented and operated. As long as the means is operated M times, the execution mode of the selection effect changes, and any type of effect may be selected when the operation is finally performed N times. For example, a plurality of types are presented. The effect is displayed sequentially every time the operating means is operated M times, and the effect that is displayed when the operating means is finally operated N times is selected. Each time the operating means is operated M times, a plurality of effects are displayed. What effect is one of the effects presented? And becomes display mode, effect that is different from the display manner as the other effect may be configured to be selected when finally is N times operation.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 changes when the operation means is operated M times in the selection effect and the operation request effect, but the operation means is operated M times. When it is done, the configuration may be such that the production mode such as the audio output mode and the LED light emission mode changes.

  In the present embodiment, any type of effect is selected by operating the operation means N (N ≧ 2) times (30 times) in the selected effect, and at least two M (M <N) Although the execution mode of the selection effect is changed when the operation is performed once (10 times, 20 times), the execution mode of the selection effect may be changed every time the operation unit is operated once.

  Further, in this embodiment, the execution mode of the operation request effect changes every time the operation means is operated once, but at least every time the operation unit is operated M times, that is, the execution mode of the selection effect is Any configuration may be employed as long as the execution mode of the operation request effect changes every time it changes.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 29, a plurality of types of effects are presented in the selected effect, and N operation request images (for example, the image of the button in FIG. 29B) of the operation means are displayed as the operation request effect. Then, every time the operating means is operated, any one of the presented effects is erased and the operation requesting image is also erased one time, and the operation means is operated N times to remain until the end. It is good also as a structure from which the kind of production is selected.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 adds up an effect corresponding to the number of games won in the lottery from a plurality of types of effects (number of games) in the selection effect, that is, the effect on the slot machine 1 side. For example, in the selection effect, the player can use any one of the types of effects using the operation means such as the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. In the configuration in which the operation means is arbitrarily selected, the execution mode of the operation request effect may be changed at least every time the operation means is operated M times.

  For example, M or more answers to a question are presented as a selection effect, and an operation request effect that requests operation of a selection operation means for selecting M answers is executed, and the player operates the selection operation means to give one answer. Each time a selection is made, the number of times the selection operation means can be operated is updated, and finally, M answers can be arbitrarily selected from a plurality of answers by operating the selection operation means M times. In addition, M or more items are presented as selection effects, and an operation request effect that requests an operation of the selection operation means for selecting M arbitrary items is executed, and the player selects items by operating the selection operation means. Each time an individual is selected, the number of times the selection operation means can be operated is updated at that time, and finally M items can be arbitrarily selected from a plurality of items by operation of the M selection operation means. It may be configured that.

  In the present embodiment, the selection effect for operating the MAXBET switch 6 is executed in a freeze state in which the MAXBET switch 6 is not involved in the progress of the game. The selection effect can be executed using the existing MAXBET switch 6 without being provided separately from the operation means for causing the selection effect to be displayed, and the display effect of the selection effect can be obtained by operating the MAXBET switch 6 without being involved in the progress of the game. Since the display mode of the operation request effect is changed, the player's consciousness can be concentrated on these effects.

  In this embodiment, the selection effect is executed in a freeze state in which any operation means involved in the progress of the game is not involved in the progress of the game. For example, one operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C) 8R) is involved in the progress of the game, but in the state where the other operation means (MAXBET switch 6) is not involved in the progress of the game, the selection effect is executed using the other operation means not involved in the progress of the game. Even in such a configuration, the selection effect can be executed using the existing MAXBET switch 6 without providing the operation means operated in the selection effect separately from the operation means for advancing the game. In addition, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated in a state not involved in the progress of the game, the display mode of the selection effect and the table of the operation request effect By changing the aspect, it is possible to concentrate the awareness of the player to these director.

  Further, even when the selection effect is executed using the effect operation means that is not involved in the progress of the game, the display mode of the selection effect is displayed by operating the effect operation means that is not related to the progress of the game. And the player's consciousness can be concentrated on these effects by changing the display mode of the operation request effects.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the freeze state, the production result is derived to the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by operating the MAXBET switch 6, and the stop mode derived to the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is the result of the game. Since the selection effect is executed during the execution of the reel effect that is not affected, and the execution mode of the selection effect and the execution mode of the operation request effect are changed by operating the MAXBET switch 6, the player's operation is performed in a situation that affects the game result. Compared with the case where the execution mode of the selection effect and the execution mode of the operation request effect are changed, the player's consciousness can be concentrated on these effects.

  In this embodiment, the selection effect is executed while the reel effect is being executed. However, the sub control unit 91 executes the selection effect independently regardless of the reel effect controlled by the main control unit 41. It may be configured.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the freeze state, the production result is derived to the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by operating the MAXBET switch 6, and the stop mode derived to the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is the result of the game. Although the selected effect is executed during the execution of the reel effect that does not affect, the reel rotates in the same manner as in a normal game in the frozen state, and the corresponding reel is temporarily stopped by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. By doing so, it is possible to execute a pseudo game in which a temporary display result that does not affect the game result is derived, execute a selection effect during the execution of such a pseudo game, and to stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, that is, a pseudo game The configuration may be such that the execution mode of the selection effect and the execution mode of the operation request effect are changed by the accompanying operation. , As compared with the case of changing the execution mode Results situations execution mode and the operation request directed selection effect by operation of the player in the influence of the game, it is possible to concentrate the awareness of the player to these director.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the number of added games of the ART won by the extra lottery, that is, the advantageous amount given to the player is suggested by the type of the effect selected by operating the MAXBET switch 6 in the selected effect. Therefore, the interest of the selection effect can be further enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, the number of additional games of ART is applied as an advantageous amount suggested by the type of effect selected by the selected effect, but other advantageous amounts given to the player are suggested. Even with this configuration, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the selection effect. Here, the advantageous amount given to the player is a right that allows the player to shift to an advantageous state (for example, ART) that is advantageous to the player (a lottery that determines whether or not an advantageous state occurs). (The number of winning stock etc.) (for example, the number of navigation stock), the number of rights to be notified of an operation mode advantageous to the player, the number of rights controlled to a gaming state with a high expected value to which a gaming value is given , The number of rights to be notified whether or not the current gaming state is advantageous for the player, the period controlled by the advantageous state (the number of fixed games, the average value of the number of games that vary depending on the end condition, etc.), advantageous This includes the continuation rate at which the state continues.

  Further, in this embodiment, the advantageous amount given to the player is suggested by the type of effect selected by the selected effect, but the internal lottery result (by the type of effect selected by the selected effect) For example, the winning of a specific role, etc., an operation mode advantageous to the player, the type of effect to be executed thereafter (for example, a chance effect suggesting the possibility that a privilege will be granted, and the possibility that a privilege will be given over multiple games) And the like, the type of freeze state to be executed thereafter, the type of reel effect to be executed thereafter, the type of the above-described simulated game to be executed thereafter, and the like. By suggesting, the interest of the selection effect can be further enhanced.

  Further, in this embodiment, until the MAXBET switch 6 is operated during execution of the selection effect, the operation request screen is displayed on the selection screen of the selection effect so as to overlap most of the selection screen. On the other hand, after the MAXBET switch 6 is operated during execution of the selection effect, the display area is smaller than that until the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, and there are fewer portions overlapping the selection screen of the selection effect. It is like that. Thus, after the MAXBET switch 6 is operated during the execution of the selection effect, the player can easily recognize the execution mode of the selection effect until the MAXBET switch 6 is operated during the execution of the selection effect. In this manner, the operation request effect is executed. Therefore, until the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, the player is made to know that the MAXBET switch 6 is operated by executing the operation request effect so as to overlap most of the selection effect selection screen. On the other hand, after the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, it is assumed that the player grasps the contents of the operation request effect, and the operation request effect is executed with a small display area. The mode can be made easier for the player to recognize.

  In the present embodiment, the operation mode is operated as a specific mode in which the player can easily recognize the execution mode of the selection effect, so that the player can recognize the selection effect by reducing the size of the operation request screen. The specific mode in which the player can easily recognize the execution mode of the selection effect is not limited to the reduction in the size of the operation request screen. For example, before the operation unit is operated, the “press ! "Is displayed on the button image before the operation means is operated. On the other hand, a configuration in which an effect (decoration of an image) has been applied is configured such that the effect of the button image is eliminated by operating the operation means, and the selection effect is easily recognized. Before the operation means is operated, A configuration that makes it easy to recognize a selection effect over the button image by increasing the transparency of the button image by operating the operation means, and the button image before the operation means is operated. In addition to the voice output that prompts the operation, the operation means is operated so that only the button image is not outputted and the selection effect is easily recognized, before the operation means is operated. A button image and two or more effects means (message display, audio output, etc.) that are urged to operate are less in number than before the button image and the operation means are operated by operating the operation means. A configuration that makes it easy to recognize a selected effect by prompting an operation by the effect means, and a sound output that prompts an operation at a predetermined volume before the operation means is operated is predetermined by the operation means being operated. Less than volume It is good also as a structure which makes it easy to recognize the selection effect by making it the sound output which urges operation by volume, and even in these structures, until the operation means is operated, the operation request effect is grasped by the player. On the other hand, after the operation means is operated, the player can easily recognize the execution mode of the selection effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the MAXBET switch 6 is normally operated during the selection effect, further operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is required than when the MAXBET switch 6 is pressed for a long time during the selection effect. The rate at which the additional effect is executed is set to be low, and during the selected effect, a normal operation that requires more operations of the MAXBET switch 6 than when the MAXBET switch 6 is pressed for a long time In the case where an additional effect is executed and the frequency of further operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is reduced, the MAXBET switch 6 is operated by the normal operation during the selected effect. Further, the troublesomeness caused by the increase in the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 can be reduced.

  In addition, whether or not the additional effect is executed does not affect the player's advantage, and the ratio of the additional effect being executed when the player performs the normal operation of the MAXBET switch 6 during the selection effect. Since the player's advantage does not change even if it is lower than when the long press operation is performed, the player can determine whether to perform the MAXBET switch 6 by a normal operation or a long press operation. It becomes possible to select arbitrarily according to a user's preference.

  In this embodiment, as a special operation mode in the selection effect, an operation mode in which the operation unit (MAXBET switch 6) is long-pressed, that is, an operation mode in which the operation unit is continuously operated for a predetermined period or more is applied. An operation mode for operating an operation unit different from the operation unit, an operation mode for operating the operation unit used for normal operation and other operation units simultaneously, an operation mode for operating the operation unit used for normal operation at a predetermined frequency or more, etc. May be applied.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated by a long press operation, the number of operations of the MAXBET switch 6 is added every predetermined time (200 ms). The period in which the number of operations of the MAXBET switch 6 is counted may be changed regularly or randomly during the period in which the operation is performed. Is not constant, the production mode can be changed at a timing similar to the timing at which the production mode changes with normal operation.

  Further, in the present embodiment, during the selection effect, when the number of operations of the MAXBET switch 6 reaches a predetermined number, the selection effect is interrupted and the additional effect is executed, and the selection effect is resumed after the addition effect ends. However, after the additional effect, the selection effect may be restarted, or the selection effect may be always ended when the additional effect is triggered.

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

  In the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which bets are set using medals and credits as game values. However, slots for setting bets using game balls as game values are described. The present invention may be applied to a machine or a fully credit type slot machine that sets a bet amount using only credit as a gaming value. When using a game ball as a game value, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when 3 is set as the number of bets in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, for example, a combination of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. It may be. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. You may apply the slot machine which can pay out all of utility values.

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R Reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 41 Main control unit 91 Sub control unit

Claims (3)

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 plurality of operation means including a game progress operation means operated by a player to advance the game;
A selection effect execution means for executing a selection effect in which one of the plurality of operation means is operated N (N ≧ 2) times to select any kind of effect from a plurality of kinds of effects;
An operation request effect executing means for executing an operation request effect that requests an operation of the one operation means during execution of the selection effect;
Execution mode changing means for changing both the execution mode of the selection effect and the execution mode of the operation request effect when the one operation unit is operated M (M <N) times during execution of the selection effect;
A slot machine characterized by comprising: When a specific condition is satisfied during the execution of the selection effect, an additional effect execution unit is provided that interrupts and executes the additional effect that changes the effect mode by operating the one operation unit. The slot machine according to claim 1. Game medium detection means for detecting the inserted game medium;
Game value storage means for storing a game value that can be used to set a bet amount in accordance with a betting operation;
Bet number storage means for storing the bet number set for one game;
At the time of game medium detection in which either the bet number stored in the bet number storage means or the game value stored in the game value storage means is updated according to the detection result by the game medium detection means Update means;
Re-game derivation update means for updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage means so that the next game can be started without using the game value when a re-game winning is generated;
The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising:

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