JP2015228907A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine preventing an unintentional performance of a prescribed control at an erroneous timing.SOLUTION: A main control unit 41, when a symbol combination for determination such as a normal replay or a pressing-order bell is won, determines a procedure for determination among a plurality of kinds of pressing-orders; if a pressing-order that is actually operated by a player conforms to the procedure for determination, a presentation state of a sub control unit 91 is specified as in a preparation state. The procedure for determination has more probability to be a procedure other than a stop-left-first, which is a recommended procedure, or among the recommended procedure and pressing-orders other than the recommended procedure, has more probability to be the pressing-orders other than the recommended procedure than to be the recommended procedure.

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable. After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a winning according to the display result.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and first, a bet number is determined by a player's BET operation. Set and start rotation with the specified number of bets set, and start rotation of the reels, and rotate by operating the stop button as the derivation operation means provided for each reel. Stop. When all the reels stop rotating, a winning combination is generated by deriving a predetermined winning symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter also referred to as a symbol combination) on the winning line. .

  As types of roles, there are types such as a small role, a special role, and a replay role. Here, when the combination of symbols constituting the small combination is stopped on the winning line, the player can obtain a profit that the number of medals determined for each type of small combination is paid out. When the combination of symbols constituting the special combination is stopped on the winning line, the player can obtain a profit that the next game is shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. . If the combination of symbols that make up a re-game is stopped on the winning line (hereinafter also referred to as “re-game display result is derived”), the next medals will not be consumed to set the bet amount. The profit that a game can be performed can be obtained.

  In such a slot machine, both are connected so that only one-way communication from the main control unit to the sub-control unit is possible, and the sub-control unit is in a predetermined effect state such as AT which is advantageous to the player. There is a slot machine to control. In this slot machine, the stop operation order determined by the lottery of the main control unit is notified to the player by the sub-control unit in the game won by the predetermined re-player, and stopped by the player in the notified stop operation order. Based on the operation, the main control unit specifies that the state is controlled to a predetermined performance state, and predetermined control is executed such that an AT signal indicating the AT state is externally output ( For example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 4889804

  However, in the slot machines as described above, the stop operation order determined by the lottery of the main control unit may be the same stop operation order as the recommended procedure recommended for the player to operate. It was. In this case, for example, when the player is stopped by the recommended procedure when not controlled to the predetermined performance state, the main control unit may erroneously specify that the player is controlled to the predetermined performance state. There has been a problem that the predetermined control is executed at an unintended incorrect timing.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine that prevents predetermined control from being performed at an incorrect timing.

(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a winning result can be generated according to the display result after the variable display portion is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion.
Game control means for controlling the game (for example, main control unit 41);
Production control means for controlling the production (for example, sub-control unit 91);
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result,
The game control means includes
Prior determination means (for example, an internal lottery process by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result that allows derivation before the display result is derived;
Derivation control means (for example, reel rotation processing by the main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving a display result according to the determination by the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
When it is determined by the pre-determining means that the derivation of the predetermined display result is allowed (for example, a winning combination for determination such as normal replay or push order bell), the predetermined operation mode is selected from a plurality of types of operation modes. Predetermined operation mode determining means (for example, the process of S12 of FIG. 24 by the main control unit 41) for determining (for example, a determination procedure);
Predetermined control information for transmitting to the effect control means predetermined control information (for example, information on the stop order type added to the determination winning combination command) that can identify the predetermined operation mode determined by the predetermined operation mode determining means Transmission means (for example, the process of S14 of FIG. 24 by the main control unit 41),
The production control means includes
A predetermined effect state control means (for example, a process of controlling the preparation state by the sub control unit 91) for controlling to a predetermined effect state (for example, a preparation state);
A notification means (for example, a process of executing a determination navigation effect by the sub-control unit 91) for notifying the predetermined operation mode when the predetermined control information is received in the predetermined effect state;
The game control means includes
When it is determined by the predetermining means that the derivation of the predetermined display result is permitted, the predetermined effect state is controlled based on the operation of the derivation operating means in the predetermined operation mode. Effect state specifying means for specifying the effect (for example, AT start determination processing of FIG. 27 by the main control unit 41),
A predetermined control execution means (for example, the process of S27 in FIG. 27 by the main control unit 41) for executing a predetermined control when the effect state specifying means specifies that the control is in the predetermined effect state; Including
The predetermined operation mode (for example, the determination procedure) includes a recommended operation mode recommended for the player (for example, the first left stop that is the recommended procedure) and an operation mode other than the recommended operation mode (for example, other than the recommended procedure) The ratio of the operation modes other than the recommended operation mode is higher than the ratio of the recommended operation mode in the middle first stop and the first right stop in the pressing order of (for example, modified examples) In the “About Judgment Procedure” column)
The derivation control means, when it is determined by the pre-decision means that derivation of the specific display result is permitted (for example, winning a navigation target role such as a push order bell), among the plurality of types of operation modes When the derivation operation means is operated in a specific operation mode (for example, correct answer procedure) corresponding to the specific display result, control for deriving a first display result (for example, a symbol combination for winning a leading role) is performed, and the specific When the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode other than the operation mode (for example, an incorrect answer procedure), control is performed to derive a second display result (for example, a symbol combination for winning a secondary role, a symbol combination for loss)
When the first display result is derived, the player is more advantageous than when the second display result is derived (for example, paying out medals by winning the leading role)
The specific operation mode (for example, correct answer procedure) is an operation mode other than the recommended operation mode (for example, a middle first stop or a right first stop in a pushing order other than the recommended procedure) (for example, FIG. 21 and FIG. 22).

  According to such a configuration, when it is determined on the game control means side that the derivation of the predetermined display result is permitted, a predetermined operation mode is determined from among a plurality of types of operation modes, and on the effect control means side, When the predetermined control information that can specify the predetermined operation mode is received, the predetermined operation mode is notified so that the predetermined operation mode can be specified. Based on the fact that the derivation operation unit is operated in the predetermined operation mode on the game control unit side, It is specified that the state is controlled. Thereby, the game control means can specify that the effect control means is controlled to the predetermined effect state, and can execute the predetermined control based on this. Furthermore, the ratio of operation modes other than the recommended operation mode is higher than the ratio of the recommended operation mode among the operation modes other than the recommended operation mode and the recommended operation mode. For this reason, the derivation operation means is operated in the recommended operation mode by the player in spite of the fact that the predetermined operation mode is not identifiably notified on the production control means side, and at an erroneous timing that is not intended in design. It is possible to prevent the predetermined control from being executed. In addition, the specific operation mode for deriving the first display result that is advantageous to the player when it is determined to permit the derivation of the specific display result is an operation mode other than the recommended operation mode. For this reason, it can prevent becoming advantageous because the derivation operation means is operated by the player in the recommended operation mode.

(2) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a winning result can be generated according to the display result after the variable display portion is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion.
Game control means for controlling the game (for example, main control unit 41);
Production control means for controlling the production (for example, sub-control unit 91);
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result,
The game control means includes
Prior determination means (for example, an internal lottery process by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result that allows derivation before the display result is derived;
Derivation control means (for example, reel rotation processing by the main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving a display result according to the determination by the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
When it is determined by the pre-determining means that the derivation of the predetermined display result is allowed (for example, a winning combination for determination such as normal replay or push order bell), the predetermined operation mode is selected from a plurality of types of operation modes. Predetermined operation mode determining means (for example, the process of S12 of FIG. 24 by the main control unit 41) for determining (for example, a determination procedure);
Predetermined control information for transmitting to the effect control means predetermined control information (for example, information on the stop order type added to the determination winning combination command) that can identify the predetermined operation mode determined by the predetermined operation mode determining means Transmission means (for example, the process of S14 of FIG. 24 by the main control unit 41),
The production control means includes
A predetermined effect state control means (for example, a process of controlling the preparation state by the sub control unit 91) for controlling to a predetermined effect state (for example, a preparation state);
A notification means (for example, a process of executing a determination navigation effect by the sub-control unit 91) for notifying the predetermined operation mode when the predetermined control information is received in the predetermined effect state;
The game control means includes
When it is determined by the predetermining means that the derivation of the predetermined display result is permitted, the predetermined effect state is controlled based on the operation of the derivation operating means in the predetermined operation mode. Effect state specifying means for specifying the effect (for example, AT start determination processing of FIG. 27 by the main control unit 41),
A predetermined control execution means (for example, the process of S27 in FIG. 27 by the main control unit 41) for executing a predetermined control when the effect state specifying means specifies that the control is in the predetermined effect state; Including
The predetermined operation mode (for example, the determination procedure) includes a recommended operation mode recommended for the player (for example, the first left stop that is the recommended procedure) and an operation mode other than the recommended operation mode (for example, other than the recommended procedure) The ratio of the operation modes other than the recommended operation mode is higher than the ratio of the recommended operation mode in the middle first stop and the first right stop in the pressing order of (for example, modified examples) In the “About Judgment Procedure” column)
The derivation control means, when it is determined by the pre-decision means that derivation of the specific display result is permitted (for example, winning a navigation target role such as a push order bell), among the plurality of types of operation modes When the derivation operation means is operated in a specific operation mode (for example, correct answer procedure) corresponding to the specific display result, control for deriving a first display result (for example, a symbol combination for winning a leading role) is performed, and the specific When the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode other than the operation mode (for example, an incorrect answer procedure), control is performed to derive a second display result (for example, a symbol combination for winning a secondary role, a symbol combination for loss)
When the first display result is derived, the player is more advantageous than when the second display result is derived (for example, paying out medals by winning the leading role)
The specific operation mode (for example, the correct answer procedure) is an operation mode other than the recommended operation mode (for example, the first left stop that is the recommended procedure) and a press mode other than the recommended operation mode (for example, a pressing order other than the recommended procedure). The ratio of the operation modes other than the recommended operation mode is higher than the rate of the recommended operation mode (for example, [about correct answer procedure] in the modified example) Column).

  According to such a configuration, when it is determined on the game control means side that the derivation of the predetermined display result is permitted, a predetermined operation mode is determined from among a plurality of types of operation modes, and on the effect control means side, When the predetermined control information that can specify the predetermined operation mode is received, the predetermined operation mode is notified so that the predetermined operation mode can be specified. Based on the fact that the derivation operation unit is operated in the predetermined operation mode on the game control unit side, It is specified that the state is controlled. Thereby, the game control means can specify that the effect control means is controlled to the predetermined effect state, and can execute the predetermined control based on this. Furthermore, the ratio of operation modes other than the recommended operation mode is higher than the ratio of the recommended operation mode among the operation modes other than the recommended operation mode and the recommended operation mode. For this reason, the derivation operation means is operated in the recommended operation mode by the player in spite of the fact that the predetermined operation mode is not identifiably notified on the production control means side, and at an erroneous timing that is not intended in design. It is possible to prevent the predetermined control from being executed. Moreover, the specific operation mode for deriving the first display result that is advantageous to the player when it is determined to allow the derivation of the specific display result is the recommended operation mode and the operation modes other than the recommended operation mode. The ratio of the operation mode other than the recommended operation mode is higher than the ratio of the recommended operation mode. For this reason, it can prevent becoming advantageous because the derivation operation means is operated by the player in the recommended operation mode.

(3) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a winning result can be generated according to the display result after the variable display portion is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion.
Game control means for controlling the game (for example, main control unit 41);
Production control means for controlling the production (for example, sub-control unit 91);
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result,
The game control means includes
Prior determination means (for example, an internal lottery process by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result that allows derivation before the display result is derived;
Derivation control means (for example, reel rotation processing by the main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving a display result according to the determination by the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
When it is determined by the pre-determining means that the derivation of the predetermined display result is allowed (for example, a winning combination for determination such as normal replay or push order bell), the predetermined operation mode is selected from a plurality of types of operation modes. Predetermined operation mode determining means (for example, the process of S12 of FIG. 24 by the main control unit 41) for determining (for example, a determination procedure);
Predetermined control information for transmitting to the effect control means predetermined control information (for example, information on the stop order type added to the determination winning combination command) that can identify the predetermined operation mode determined by the predetermined operation mode determining means Transmission means (for example, the process of S14 of FIG. 24 by the main control unit 41),
The production control means includes
A predetermined effect state control means (for example, a process of controlling the preparation state by the sub control unit 91) for controlling to a predetermined effect state (for example, a preparation state);
A notification means (for example, a process of executing a determination navigation effect by the sub-control unit 91) for notifying the predetermined operation mode when the predetermined control information is received in the predetermined effect state;
The game control means includes
When it is determined by the predetermining means that the derivation of the predetermined display result is permitted, the predetermined effect state is controlled based on the operation of the derivation operating means in the predetermined operation mode. Effect state specifying means for specifying the effect (for example, AT start determination processing of FIG. 27 by the main control unit 41),
A predetermined control execution means (for example, the process of S27 in FIG. 27 by the main control unit 41) for executing a predetermined control when the effect state specifying means specifies that the control is in the predetermined effect state; Including
The predetermined operation mode (for example, the determination procedure) is an operation mode other than the recommended operation mode recommended for the player (for example, the middle first stop or the right first stop which is a pressing order other than the recommended procedure). (See, for example, FIGS. 25 and 26),
The derivation control means, when it is determined by the pre-decision means that derivation of the specific display result is permitted (for example, winning a navigation target role such as a push order bell), among the plurality of types of operation modes When the derivation operation means is operated in a specific operation mode (for example, correct answer procedure) corresponding to the specific display result, control for deriving a first display result (for example, a symbol combination for winning a leading role) is performed, and the specific When the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode other than the operation mode (for example, an incorrect answer procedure), control is performed to derive a second display result (for example, a symbol combination for winning a secondary role, a symbol combination for loss)
When the first display result is derived, the player is more advantageous than when the second display result is derived (for example, paying out medals by winning the leading role)
The specific operation mode is an operation mode other than the recommended operation mode (for example, a middle first stop or a right first stop in a pressing order other than the recommended procedure) (see, for example, FIGS. 21 and 22).

  According to such a configuration, when it is determined on the game control means side that the derivation of the predetermined display result is permitted, a predetermined operation mode is determined from among a plurality of types of operation modes, and on the effect control means side, When the predetermined control information that can specify the predetermined operation mode is received, the predetermined operation mode is notified so that the predetermined operation mode can be specified. Based on the fact that the derivation operation unit is operated in the predetermined operation mode on the game control unit side, It is specified that the state is controlled. Thereby, the game control means can specify that the effect control means is controlled to the predetermined effect state, and can execute the predetermined control based on this. Furthermore, the predetermined operation mode is an operation mode other than the recommended operation mode. For this reason, the derivation operation means is operated in the recommended operation mode by the player in spite of the fact that the predetermined operation mode is not identifiably notified on the production control means side, and at an erroneous timing that is not intended in design. It is possible to prevent the predetermined control from being executed. In addition, the specific operation mode for deriving the first display result that is advantageous to the player when it is determined to permit the derivation of the specific display result is an operation mode other than the recommended operation mode. For this reason, it can prevent becoming advantageous because the derivation operation means is operated by the player in the recommended operation mode.

(4) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
In the slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a winning result can be generated according to the display result after the variable display portion is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion.
Game control means for controlling the game (for example, main control unit 41);
Production control means for controlling the production (for example, sub-control unit 91);
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result,
The game control means includes
Prior determination means (for example, an internal lottery process by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result that allows derivation before the display result is derived;
Derivation control means (for example, reel rotation processing by the main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving a display result according to the determination by the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
When it is determined by the pre-determining means that the derivation of the predetermined display result is allowed (for example, a winning combination for determination such as normal replay or push order bell), the predetermined operation mode is selected from a plurality of types of operation modes Predetermined operation mode determining means (for example, the process of S12 of FIG. 24 by the main control unit 41) for determining (for example, a determination procedure);
Predetermined control information for transmitting to the effect control means predetermined control information (for example, information on the stop order type added to the determination winning combination command) that can identify the predetermined operation mode determined by the predetermined operation mode determining means Transmission means (for example, the process of S14 of FIG. 24 by the main control unit 41),
The production control means includes
A predetermined effect state control means (for example, a process of controlling the preparation state by the sub control unit 91) for controlling to a predetermined effect state (for example, a preparation state);
A notification means (for example, a process of executing a determination navigation effect by the sub-control unit 91) for notifying the predetermined operation mode when the predetermined control information is received in the predetermined effect state;
The game control means includes
When it is determined by the predetermining means that the derivation of the predetermined display result is permitted, the predetermined effect state is controlled based on the operation of the derivation operating means in the predetermined operation mode. Effect state specifying means for specifying the effect (for example, AT start determination processing of FIG. 27 by the main control unit 41),
A predetermined control execution means (for example, the process of S27 in FIG. 27 by the main control unit 41) for executing a predetermined control when the effect state specifying means specifies that the control is in the predetermined effect state; Including
The predetermined operation mode (for example, the determination procedure) is an operation mode other than the recommended operation mode recommended for the player (for example, the middle first stop or the right first stop which is a pressing order other than the recommended procedure). (See, for example, FIGS. 25 and 26),
The derivation control means, when it is determined by the pre-decision means that derivation of the specific display result is permitted (for example, winning a navigation target role such as a push order bell), among the plurality of types of operation modes When the derivation operation means is operated in a specific operation mode (for example, correct answer procedure) corresponding to the specific display result, control for deriving a first display result (for example, a symbol combination for winning a leading role) is performed, and the specific When the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode other than the operation mode (for example, an incorrect answer procedure), control is performed to derive a second display result (for example, a symbol combination for winning a secondary role, a symbol combination for loss)
When the first display result is derived, the player is more advantageous than when the second display result is derived (for example, paying out medals by winning the leading role)
The specific operation mode (for example, the correct answer procedure) is an operation mode other than the recommended operation mode (for example, the first left stop that is the recommended procedure) and a press mode other than the recommended operation mode (for example, a pressing order other than the recommended procedure). The ratio of the operation modes other than the recommended operation mode is higher than the rate of the recommended operation mode (for example, [about correct answer procedure] in the modified example) Column).

  According to such a configuration, when it is determined on the game control means side that the derivation of the predetermined display result is permitted, a predetermined operation mode is determined from among a plurality of types of operation modes, and on the effect control means side, When the predetermined control information that can specify the predetermined operation mode is received, the predetermined operation mode is notified so that the predetermined operation mode can be specified. Based on the fact that the derivation operation unit is operated in the predetermined operation mode on the game control unit side, It is specified that the state is controlled. Thereby, the game control means can specify that the effect control means is controlled to the predetermined effect state, and can execute the predetermined control based on this. Furthermore, the predetermined operation mode is an operation mode other than the recommended operation mode. For this reason, the derivation operation means is operated in the recommended operation mode by the player in spite of the fact that the predetermined operation mode is not identifiably notified on the production control means side, and at an erroneous timing that is not intended in design. It is possible to prevent the predetermined control from being executed. Moreover, the specific operation mode for deriving the first display result that is advantageous to the player when it is determined to allow the derivation of the specific display result is the recommended operation mode and the operation modes other than the recommended operation mode. The ratio of the operation mode other than the recommended operation mode is higher than the ratio of the recommended operation mode. For this reason, it can prevent becoming advantageous because the derivation operation means is operated by the player in the recommended operation mode.

(5) In the slot machines of (1) to (4) above,
The predetermined performance state is information corresponding to a display result determined to allow derivation by the pre-determining means (for example, information that can specify a correct answer procedure for winning a leading role when winning a push order bell) Is in a state of informing,
The predetermined performance state control means is allowed to derive a special display result for being controlled to a special state (for example, CB) by the prior determination means (for example, inside the CB winning state). Can be controlled to the predetermined performance state (for example, navigation stock is given only in the interior and can be controlled to the preparation state or AT).

  According to such a configuration, when the derivation of the special display result for controlling to the special state is allowed, the degree of advantage can be made different depending on whether or not it is controlled to the predetermined effect state. .

(6) In the slot machines of (1) to (5) above,
The specific display result includes the specific display result (for example, the push order bell is used both as a determination role and a navigation target role)
The specific operation mode is the predetermined operation mode (for example, the correct answer procedure is the same as the determination procedure).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to specify that the game control means side is controlled to the predetermined effect state by using the time when the derivation of the specific display result is permitted. There is no need to separately provide a predetermined display result for specifying that it is controlled.

(7) In the slot machines of (1) to (6) above,
The predetermined control execution unit controls the predetermined control to a delay state (for example, freeze) that delays the progress of the game over a delay period when the delay condition is satisfied (for example, see FIG. 30).

  According to such a configuration, since the delay control is performed as the predetermined control, the interest of the game is improved.

(8) In the slot machines of (1) to (7) above,
Further provided is a variable display device (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying the variable display unit by being moved by a stepping motor (for example, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R) driven based on the phase signal. ,
In the derivation control means, the derivation operation means is operated in a predetermined state (for example, when the stop operation is valid) in which the variable display section is variably displayed and the derivation operation means is involved in the progress of the game. Sometimes, control for deriving the display result is performed (for example, a process for controlling the reel to stop based on a stop operation effective as an operation to advance the game by the main control unit 41),
The game control means includes
Phase signal control means for controlling the phase signal (for example, a process for controlling the driving of the reel motor by the main control unit 41);
Winning determination means (for example, by the main control unit 41) that determines whether or not a winning has occurred according to the display result derived by the derivation control means (for example, a stop mode derived in a state where the stop operation is valid). A process of determining winning based on the symbol combination stopped on the winning line LN),
The winning determination is performed when the derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) is operated in a delay state (for example, a freeze state) in which the variable display section is variably displayed and the transition to the predetermined state is delayed. Temporary derivation control means for deriving a temporary display result that is not subject to determination by the means (for example, a stop mode derived in the freeze state) (for example, the reel is controlled to stop based on the operation of the stop switch in the freeze state by the main control unit 41) Processing), and
The phase signal control means includes
When a display result (for example, a stop mode derived in a state where the stop operation is valid) is derived by the derivation control means, the phase signal is not changed for a predetermined period (for example, 500 ms),
When a temporary display result (for example, a stop mode derived in a freeze state) is derived by the temporary derivation control means, the phase signal must be output before the predetermined period elapses after the phase signal does not change. (See, for example, FIGS. 32 and 34).

  According to such a configuration, the phase signal does not change for a predetermined period or longer when the derivation operation means is operated in a state where the variable display portion is variably displayed and a display result for determining the presence or absence of a winning is derived. On the other hand, when the derivation operation means is operated in a state where the variable display portion is variably displayed and a temporary display result is determined in which the presence / absence of a prize is not determined, a predetermined period of time elapses after the phase signal does not change. The phase signal is always changed before it elapses. Thereby, when the display result or the temporary display result is derived in accordance with the operation of the deriving operation means, the player determines whether the display result is derived as a game result or the temporary display result derived as an effect. Can be clearly recognized.

(9) In the slot machines of (1) to (8) above,
A variable display device (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying the variable display unit by being moved by a stepping motor (for example, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R) driven based on a phase signal;
A plurality of operation means including the derivation operation means (for example, one-sheet BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, checkout switch 10),
In the derivation control means, the derivation operation means is operated in a predetermined state (for example, when the stop operation is valid) in which the variable display section is variably displayed and the derivation operation means is involved in the progress of the game. Sometimes, control for deriving the display result is performed (for example, a process for controlling the reel to stop based on a stop operation effective as an operation to advance the game by the main control unit 41),
The game control means includes
Phase signal control means for controlling the phase signal (for example, a process for controlling the driving of the reel motor by the main control unit 41);
Winning determination means (for example, by the main control unit 41) that determines whether or not a winning has occurred according to the display result derived by the derivation control means (for example, a stop mode derived in a state where the stop operation is valid). A process of determining winning based on the symbol combination stopped on the winning line LN),
The winning determination is performed when the derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) is operated in a delay state (for example, a freeze state) in which the variable display section is variably displayed and the transition to the predetermined state is delayed. First temporary derivation control means for deriving a temporary display result (for example, a stop mode derived in the freeze state) that is not a determination target of the means (for example, based on the operation of the stop switch in the freeze state by the main control unit 41) Stop processing), and
Second temporary derivation control means (for example, the main control unit 41) for deriving the temporary display result when an operation means (for example, a single BET switch 5) different from the derivation operation means is operated in the delay state. And a process of controlling the reel to stop based on the operation of the one-sheet BET switch 5 in the frozen state by
The phase signal control means includes
When a display result (for example, a stop mode derived in a state where the stop operation is valid) is derived by the derivation control means, the phase signal is not changed for a predetermined period (for example, 500 ms),
When a temporary display result (for example, a stop mode derived in the freeze state) is derived by the first temporary derivation control means, the phase signal does not change before the predetermined period elapses. Changing the phase signal;
When the temporary display result (for example, the stop mode derived in the freeze state) is derived by the second temporary derivation control means, the phase signal is not changed for the predetermined period or longer (for example, see FIG. 33).

  According to such a configuration, the phase signal does not change for a predetermined period or longer when the derivation operation means is operated in a state where the variable display portion is variably displayed and a display result for determining the presence or absence of a winning is derived. On the other hand, when the derivation operation means is operated in a state where the variable display portion is variably displayed, and a temporary display result in which the presence / absence of a prize is not determined is derived, the phase signal does not change and is predetermined. When the phase signal always changes before the period elapses, the operating means other than the derivation operating means is operated in a state where the variable display section is variably displayed, and a temporary display result in which the presence / absence of winning is not determined is derived The phase signal does not change over a predetermined period. Thereby, when the display result or the temporary display result is derived in accordance with the operation of the deriving operation means, the player determines whether the display result is derived as a game result or the temporary display result derived as an effect. Can be clearly recognized. On the other hand, when the temporary display result is derived in accordance with the operation of the operation means other than the derivation operation means, that is, whether the display result is derived as a game result or the provisional display result derived as an effect. In such a situation, the temporary display result derived as an effect can be surely recognized by stopping the temporary display result for a predetermined period or longer.

(10) In the slot machines of (1) to (9) above,
The game control means includes
A delay control means (for example, a process of executing freeze by the main control unit 41) for controlling to a delay state (for example, a freeze state) that delays the progress of the game over a delay period when the delay condition is satisfied;
Variable display unit control means for controlling the variable display unit (for example, reel rotation processing by the main control unit 41),
The variable display unit control means includes:
When not in the delay state, a display result is derived to a predetermined position (for example, upper, middle, or lower) in a predetermined area (for example, the fluoroscopic window 3) corresponding to the variable display unit according to the operation of the derivation operation means. First variable display unit control means for controlling the variable display unit to perform (for example, processing for performing reel control other than during freezing by the main control unit 41);
A specific position different from the predetermined position in the predetermined area (for example, a shift by a half symbol) by temporarily stopping the variable display of the variable display unit according to the operation of the derivation operation means in the delay state. 2nd variable display part control means (for example, processing for performing the reel control during the freeze by the main control part 41) which controls the variable display part so that the temporary display result is temporarily derived at the position.

  According to such a configuration, a display result or a temporary display result can be derived by a common operation regardless of whether it is in a delay state, so that it is possible to prevent the operation during the delay period from becoming difficult to understand. In addition, since the temporary display result can be derived at a position different from the position from which the display result is derived, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying the temporary display result provisionally derived at the specific position as the display result. However, it is possible to make the player recognize whether the derivation target is a display result or a temporary display result.

  The temporary display result may be a result that does not advance the game by being derived. For example, it is not a result of ending one game by being derived. The provisional display result may be a result of generating a prize when it is not a delay period, or may be a result of losing no prize. If this is the case, the provisional display result that can be derived in the delay period includes all the display result modes (for example, type, appearance, etc.) that can be derived when not in the delay period, and is more than the number of display result modes. Many modes may be provided, and the same number of modes as the display result modes that may be derived when not in the delay period may be provided.

  Temporary display result modes that can be derived in the delay period (for example, type, outcome, etc.) are all included in the display results that can be derived when not in the delay period, and the number of modes is smaller than the number of display result modes It may be. Thus, the temporary display result that can be derived in the delay period and the display result that can be derived when not in the delay period may include common results. Since both the temporary display result and the display result are derived to the variable display device, when a common result is derived, it can be determined from the result whether it is the temporary display result or the display result. However, when the temporary display result is derived, the function can be made different in that the game does not proceed as in the case where the display result is derived.

  The provisional display result that can be derived in the delay period and the display result that can be derived when not in the delay period are different results that do not include common results, and each may be composed of its own results. Good. In this case, while the result is derived to the same variable display device, the provisional display result or the display result should not be specified (can be specified) from the mode of the derived result. Can do. Also, the mode until the provisional display result is derived in the delay period (for example, the mode at the start of derivation control, the mode during derivation control, the mode at the time of derivation) is until the display result is derived when it is not the delay period. It may be the same as or different from the embodiment.

It is a system configuration | structure figure which shows the structure of the game system in this Embodiment. It is a front view of the slot machine of this embodiment. 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 figure which shows the structure of a reel motor. It is a timing chart which shows the excitation situation of the reel motor at the time of acceleration. It is a timing chart which shows the excitation situation of the reel motor at the time of stop control. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of special combination, the symbol combination of a special combination, and a special combination. 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 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 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 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 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 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 pushing order bell winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of pushing order bell winning. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the determination winning combination command production | generation and storage process which a main control part performs during a game process. It is a figure for demonstrating the stop order classification | category table at the time of normal replay winning managed by the main control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the stop order classification | category table at the time of pushing order bell winning which the main control part manages. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the AT start determination process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the AT end determination process which a main control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the navigation stock lottery table which a sub-control part manages. It is a figure which shows the execution condition of a freeze. It is a timing chart which shows the operation condition of each part at the time of freeze execution. It is a timing chart which shows the operation condition of each part at the time of freeze execution. It is a timing chart which shows the operation condition of each part at the time of freeze execution. It is a timing chart which shows the modification of the operation condition of each part at the time of freeze execution.

  An example of an embodiment for implementing the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on the embodiment.

[Configuration of gaming system]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a gaming system in the present embodiment to which the present invention is applied. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system according to the present embodiment has a plurality of types of slot machines 1 arranged in parallel on a plurality of gaming islands in a game hall, and one-to-one with respect to the slot machines 1. Correspondingly installed data counter 200, a collecting unit 50 for collecting game information of each slot machine 1, and a relay unit 60 for relaying game information data based on each game information collected in the collecting unit 50 to the hall computer 140 The game information data including the game information of each slot machine 1 installed in the game hall relayed by each relay unit 60 is received, and the game information of each slot machine 1 included in the received game information data is managed And a hall computer 140.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of slot machines 1 are installed on the side of the game island in the present embodiment, and a data counter 200 is provided above the corresponding slot machine 1. . The data counter 200 used in the present embodiment has a display function for various game information and messages by having a display unit on the front surface in addition to a normal lamp lighting function.

  The slot machine 1 and the collection unit 50 are connected via a signal cable 59 as shown in FIG. Each collection unit 50 is further connected to the relay unit 60 via a communication cable 61. The collection unit 50 and the relay unit 60 are capable of bidirectional data communication through a simple local area network, and include game information collected by the collection unit 50 by inputting various signals output from each slot machine 1. The game state data including game information data and game state history (state data) is transmitted.

  Each of these relay units 60 is connected to the hall computer 140 via a hub 57 via a communication cable 58 so that the relay unit 60 and the hall computer 140 can perform high-speed data communication bidirectionally via a local area network. . The relay unit 60 relays the transmission data transmitted from each collection unit 50 and transmits it to the hall computer 140, so that the hall computer 140 can collect information on each slot machine 1 and perform centralized management.

  Similarly to the collection unit 50, the data counter 200 is also connected to the hall computer 140 via the relay unit 60. The data counter 200 and the hall computer 140 can perform two-way data communication via the relay unit 60, and the model setting of the slot machine 1 corresponding to each data counter 200 and various condition settings regarding game information can be performed. It can be implemented in the hall computer 140.

[Configuration of slot machine]
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 2, inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided from a see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Arranged to be visible.

  As shown in FIG. 3, “red 7”, “blue 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “watermelon”, “cherry a”, “cherry” are respectively provided on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. A plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as “b”, “bell”, “replay”, and “plum” 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 in the approximate center of the reel panel 1c of the front door 1b. In the following, “red 7”, “blue 7”, and “white 7” are collectively referred to simply as “7”, “cherry a”, and “cherry b” as simply “cherry”.

  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, the rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, so that 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 each symbol can be irradiated 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 (in the present embodiment, 3 as the specified number) among the specified number of bets determined in accordance with the gaming state within the range; One BET switch 5 that is operated when setting 1 as the specified number, medals stored as credits and medals used for setting bet numbers are settled (medals for setting credits and bets) Is operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, Produce switch 56 for use in the effect are provided operable by the player.

  In the present embodiment, the single BET switch 5 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are provided on the front surface of the operation panel 1c constituting the front door 1b, that is, on the same surface.

  In the present 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 second stop reel is referred to as a second stop reel, the stop is referred to as a second stop, the third stop reel is referred to as a third stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a third stop or final stop. Called. Of the three reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the first stop of the left reel 2L is the first stop of the left, the first stop of the middle reel 2C is the first stop of the middle, and the first stop of the right reel 2R is the first stop Is referred to as the right first stop.

  In the present embodiment, the procedure for the player to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (also referred to as push order and stop operation order) is forward push, forward push, middle left push, middle right push, reverse pinch. Push and reverse push are included. The forward pressing refers to a pressing order in which the middle reel 2C is second stopped after the left reel 2L is first stopped. The forward pinching push means a push order in which the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time and then the right reel 2R is stopped for the second time. The middle left push means a push order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The middle right press refers to a pressing order in which the right reel 2R is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The reverse pinching push refers to a pressing order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the right reel 2R is first stopped. The reverse pressing refers to a pressing order in which the middle reel 2C is second stopped after the right reel 2R is first stopped.

  A game display unit 13 is provided on the front door 1b. As shown in FIG. 1, the game display unit 13 displays a credit display 11 that displays 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, 1 BETLED 14 for notifying that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 2 BETLED 15 for notifying that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 betting numbers are 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 has not started since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game) Replay During LED20 notifying is provided by lighting the effect that LED 19, and during replay game in wait for notifying by lighting the fact is in state) waiting for. A replay game refers to a game that is started after the number of bets is automatically set.

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

  Inside the single BET switch 5, there is provided an effect stop LED 57a that prompts the user to operate the single BET switch 5 by lighting in the frozen state. Inside the stop switch 8L, in addition to the left stop effective LED 22L, an effect stop LED 57b that prompts an operation of the stop switch 8L by lighting in a frozen state is provided. In the stop switch 8C, in addition to the middle stop valid LED 22C, an effect stop LED 57c that prompts an operation of the stop switch 8C by lighting in a frozen state is provided. In the stop switch 8R, in addition to the middle stop valid LED 22R, an effect stop LED 57d that prompts the operation of the stop switch 8R by lighting in a frozen state is provided. Note that freezing is control executed by the main control unit 41 to delay the progress of the game over a predetermined delay period.

  Inside the front door 1b, there are a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state and a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) by a key operation, and a set value A set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time while changing or checking the set value, and a stop function that controls the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed). Stop switch 36a for selecting valid / invalid, automatic settlement for selecting validity / invalidity of an automatic settlement function that automatically settles (returns) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation The flow path of the medals inserted from the switch 36b and the medal insertion part 4 is either on the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side provided in the housing 1a or on the medal payout outlet 9 side. The flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to one side, the medal selector 29 having the insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side, and the open state of the front door 1b. A door opening detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detection is provided.

  The inserted medal sensor 31 includes a plurality (for example, three) of sensors capable of detecting medals, and the medals inserted with the plurality of sensors can be detected in a predetermined order (in order from the upstream sensor). It is configured. The main control unit 41 detects a result of detection by the plurality of sensors as a detection result (also referred to as an appropriate detection result) when the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are detected in a predetermined order. It is determined that the inserted medal sensor 31 detects the inserted medal or the passage of the inserted medal.

  Further, on the inner side of the front door 1b, there is provided a stop switch 36a for selecting validity / invalidity of the stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of AT (Assist Time). The AT is a period in which a navigation effect is executed in which the player is notified of the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in order to generate a predetermined winning. It is controlled by AT on the condition that it has Navistock which is the right of AT control. The AT is controlled over a predetermined number of games (one set of 50 games in the present embodiment) based on the number of navigation stocks held. For this reason, the number of navigation stocks indicates the number of rights controlled by the AT, and as the number of navigation stocks increases, the number of navigation stocks is controlled by the AT for a longer period. The navigation stock is given when a winner is won in the navigation stock lottery performed by the sub-control unit 91.

  The navigation effects in the present embodiment include a determination navigation effect and a normal navigation effect. The determination navigation effect is a navigation effect for the main control unit 41 to specify the effect state in the sub-control unit 91. In the present embodiment, there are a non-AT state, a preparation state, and an AT state as production states by the sub-control unit 91. The non-AT state is a state where the navigation stock is not held. The ready state is a state in which the navigation stock is held but is not yet controlled by the AT. The preparation state can also be said to be a state where the AT can start. The AT state is a state in which navigation stock is consumed and controlled by the AT. The sub-control unit 91 causes the main control unit 41 to indirectly determine that the effect state is the preparation state by executing the determination navigation effect and causing the player to perform a stop operation according to the determination procedure. For this reason, the determination navigation effect is executed only in the preparation state. The normal navigation effect is not used for the determination such as the determination navigation effect. For example, a navigation effect mainly for the advantage of the player, such as winning a prize for paying out more medals. It is. For this reason, a normal navigation effect is executed only in the AT state. In the present embodiment, the player can be made advantageous even in the determination navigation effect only when the push order bell is won in the preparation state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the housing 1a has a reel unit 2, an external output board 1000 (see FIG. 4) for outputting an external output signal, and a hopper tank for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4. 34a, a hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 4) for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout outlet 9, and a payout sensor 34c (see FIG. 4) for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b. A hopper unit 34 and a power supply box 100 are provided. The reel unit 2 includes reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4), and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R (each capable of detecting the reel reference position of each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R). 4).

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals. When the conductive member conducts electricity through contact with a medal stored in the overflow tank 35, the amount of medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank becomes full. Is detected.

  On the front surface of the power supply box 100, as shown in FIG. 4, it functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in normal times. In the setting change state, the reset / setting switch 38 functioning as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (outtake rate) of the internal lottery, and the power switch 39 operated when the power is turned on / off. Is provided.

  The stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 in the housing 1a cannot be operated unless the front door 1b is opened by key operation. For this reason, those switches inside the housing 1a can be operated only by a game shop clerk and cannot be operated by the player.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using a credit. 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, three bets are defined as the prescribed number of bets, and when 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 the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a symbol combination such as a small combination or a re-playing combination. In the present embodiment, these combinations are also called “winning combination” or “winning combination”. A combination of symbols constituting any combination stops on the winning line, and a winning occurs. Also called. For example, when the symbol combination constituting the re-gamer is derived on the winning line, a replay game in which the player can play the next game without setting the number of bets using medals is activated. It is also said that the re-game winning (replay winning) occurs when the symbol combination constituting the re-game is derived on the winning line.

  In the present 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 the winning line. It is defined as. In the present embodiment, only one pay line is applied, but a plurality of pay lines may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are set apart from the winning line LN in order to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned on the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined for winning based on a combination of symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning line is arranged on the winning line LN, a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) that is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. ) Are arranged so that it is easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the invalid lines LM1 and 2L of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1 and the reel 2L set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction on the upper stage. The lower 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, lower right There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols: invalid line LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set across straddling symbols. It is defined as LM.

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

  When all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a combination) on the winning line LN is displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. In the case of a stop, a winning will occur. When a prize is generated, a predetermined number of credits are added according to the prize. When the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 2). When the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped on the winning line LN, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols.

  In the present 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 a 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 with physical reels, but the variable display device may be configured with 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 occurs, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R stops and the symbol is 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. 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 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 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.

  Hereinafter, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be simply referred to as reels unless it is necessary to distinguish between them. The reel 2L may be referred to as a left reel, the reel 2C as a middle reel, and the reel 2R as a right reel. An operation of stopping the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may be referred to as a stop operation.

  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 a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply. The game control board 40 and the game control board 40 Is supplied to the effect control board 90 connected via 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.

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

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

  On the game control board 40, 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, middle, right Stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, set value display 24, flow path switching solenoid 30, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected, and hopper motor 34b is connected via power supply board 101. The electric parts are driven based on the control of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 is equipped with a main control unit 41 for controlling the game. The main control unit 41 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d. The game control board 40 includes a random number circuit 42 that generates a random number within a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment), a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal having a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and the game control board 40. A switch detection circuit 44 that detects detection signals input from switches connected directly or via the power supply board 101, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and a flow path switching A solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the solenoid 30; an LED drive circuit 47 that controls various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40; and a power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1; When detecting a voltage drop, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, and a power supply A reset circuit 49 to provide a reset signal to the main CPU41a when initialization command from Nyutoki or main CPU41a is not inputted, and the other various devices and circuits are mounted.

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

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

  The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 is changed as a basic process, and step by step according to the change of the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process to move to. The main CPU 41a has an interrupt function, can interrupt the basic process when an interrupt occurs, and can execute the interrupt process. The main CPU 41a responds to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 48. The power interruption process (main) is executed, and the timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular time intervals. Note that 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 repetition of the process depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that repeats depending on the control state between this time and the next timer interrupt process (main) is completed at least once.

  In the power interruption process, execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited as the process starts. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be in use to the RAM 41c is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored. Next, after all output ports are initialized, a RAM parity is calculated based on all data stored in the RAM 41c, set in a predetermined parity storage area, and RAM access is prohibited. Then, a loop process in which no process is performed is entered. That is, when the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the main control unit 41 reliably stops operation when power is interrupted. Thus, in the power interruption process, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and compared with the RAM parity calculated at the next start-up, whether or not the data stored in the RAM 41c is normal. Can be confirmed.

  The reset circuit 49 outputs a reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the voltage rises to a level at which the main control unit 41 can be activated when the power is turned on, and activates the main control unit 41. When the reset circuit 49 counts up without clearing the value of the reset counter based on a signal periodically output from the main control unit 41, that is, when the main control unit 41 does not operate for a certain time, This circuit outputs a reset signal to the control unit 41 and restarts the main control unit 41.

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. Here, from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90, for example, by using a unidirectional circuit such as a diode or a transistor, only in one direction (direction from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90). The signal is configured not to pass. Therefore, the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is transmitted only in one direction, and the command is not transmitted from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. Command transmission from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is performed by serial communication. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not limited to being directly connected, and may be configured to be connected via a relay board, for example.

  An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 2), effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. The effect device is driven based on the control by the sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 is configured to perform output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55. 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 produces an effect based on a command from the main control unit 41. It is good also as a structure which determines the output pattern of an apparatus and an output control part performs output control of an effect device based on the output pattern which the sub control part 91 determined. In such a structure, the sub control part 91 and the output control part The output control of the rendering device is performed by both.

  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 display device that is mechanically driven. Or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the effect device.

  The effect control board 90 performs drive control of the sub-control unit 91 that controls the effect, the display control circuit 92 that controls the display of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, the effect LED 52, and the reel LED 55. An LED output circuit 93, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, A switch detection circuit 96 that detects a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90, a clock device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information, and a power source supplied to the slot machine 1 When the voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal indicating that is sent to the sub CPU 91. Such as power interruption detection circuit 98 for outputting is mounted against. The sub control unit 91 is configured by a microcomputer including a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d. Sub CPU91a receives the command transmitted from game control board 40, performs various control for performing an effect, and controls each part of the control circuit mounted in effect control board 90 directly or indirectly. .

  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. The sub-control unit 91 executes a timer interrupt process (sub) by generating an interrupt every time the number of input system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval.

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

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

[Setting value]
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the medal payout rate (the ratio between the total number of medals used for setting the bet number and the total number of medals paid out by winning) changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate changes by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery or the like. 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, from the point of view of the payout rate, when the set value is set to 6, the player has the highest advantage, and the advantage decreases step by step as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Become.

  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 setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  In order to confirm the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the number of bets 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 where the game can proceed is returned.

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

  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. If the RAM 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 game.

  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 interrupt process (sub), and if it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected, the sub-control unit 91 returns next time. Sometimes power interruption processing (sub) for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 91c is normal is executed.

  The sub-control unit 91 restores 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. 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.

  Even when it is determined that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation, the sub-control unit 91 receives a setting command indicating that the setting change state has been entered from the main control unit 41, and after a certain period of time has elapsed since activation. The RAM 91c is also initialized when neither a return command nor a setting command indicating that the control state of the main control unit 41 has returned has been received even after elapse. In this case, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sets the setting key switch 37 on and the reset / setting switch 38 when the RAM abnormality error occurs, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, when the initialization condition consisting of five at the end of one game is satisfied, Five types of initialization in different areas to be initialized are performed according to each initialization condition.

  Initialization 0 is initialization that is performed at the time of startup when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are on when a RAM error occurs. In initialization 0, all areas of the RAM 41c are initialized. The Initialization 1 is an initialization performed before the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the reset / setting switch 38 is turned off at the time of start-up, and is shifted to the setting change state. In the initialization 1, the RAM 41c is used. Of the storage area, areas other than the important work and special work are initialized. In initialization 2, the general work, the unused area, and the unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized. Initialization 3 is initialization that is performed when the setting key switch 37 is off at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. In initialization 3, non-saved work, unused areas, and The used stack area is initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c.

  In this embodiment, initialization 1 is performed before the transition to the setting change state. However, initialization 1 is performed at the end of the setting change state, or both before the setting change state and at the end of the setting change state. May be.

[Internal lottery]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the winning line that is activated (in this embodiment, all the winning lines are always activated, In the following, a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged on the activated winning line (simply called the winning line). The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The types of winning combinations can be broadly divided into small roles that involve paying out medals and re-players that have a bet number that allows the player to play the next game without using medals. is there. In the following, a small role and a replay role are collectively referred to as a general role.

  The winning flags for the small role and the replaying role are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. When a special combination such as a BB (Big Bonus) with a transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player is used, the winning flag for the special combination is valid until the combination of combinations permitted by the flag is complete. It becomes invalid in a game with a combination of allowed combinations. That is, 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.

  In the game during CB, the internal lottery is not performed, and the winning flags of all the small roles are set in each game, and winning of any small role is always permitted. The internal lottery is also performed in the game during the CB. However, regardless of the result of the internal lottery, the winning flags of all the small roles may be set so that the winning of any small role is allowed. .

  In the internal lottery, whether or not a winning for each winning combination is permitted is determined before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). It is. 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. For each combination determined according to the gaming state (RT type), the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the current gaming state (RT type), the number of bets and the set value An internal lottery is performed according to the number of determination values of the combination.

  In the internal lottery, a random number value for internal lottery (a lottery work is stored) that is determined in accordance with 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 is won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) corresponding to the number of determination values.

  When the winning of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c.

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

  The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and the table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts rotating 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.

  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, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round by driving the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R in 336 steps. 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) per reel are defined, and these areas have area numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. 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. The region 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 frames for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table.

  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. Thus, the region corresponding to the region number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the region corresponding to the region number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the fluoroscopic window 3 Stop in the lower symbol area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). 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 with reference 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. Reel stop control is performed based on the pattern.

  In the present embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding frames, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing a maximum of 4 symbols after detecting a stop operation. That is, the stop position of the symbol can be designated from a range of up to 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. Since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling up to four symbols after detecting the stop operation, and the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. A symbol stop position can be specified from a range of a maximum of 5 symbols.

  In the present 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 winning combination is drawn not to be aligned on the winning line. Create a stop control table with the number of sliding symbols and perform reel stop control. On the other hand, if you do not win any of the roles, stop control with the number of sliding symbols that does not match any of the roles Create a table and perform reel stop control. 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. Control is performed to stop the non-combining roles without aligning them in the drawing range of up to 4 frames.

  When a special role is provided, the following reel control is performed. For example, if a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, such as when a special role is won while the special role has been carried over before the previous game, align the small role on the winning line rather than the special role. It is possible to win a special combination only when priority is given to control and a small combination cannot be drawn. When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn in, and the small combination is not on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

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

  If a special player and a replaying player are elected at the same time, such as when a replaying player is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, when the stop operation is performed, In addition, the control for stopping the game by aligning the symbols of the re-gamer within a maximum of 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer to be simultaneously elected are arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or less, that is, within 4 frames, for any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the drawing range of the top, if the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R by the player Make sure to win again with all the re-games. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control which arranges a re-game player on a winning line rather than a special game, and a re-game player always wins. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing role can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing role is drawn, and the special role is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the re-playing role.

  After the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started, the main control unit 41 continues the rotation of the reels for which the stop operation has not been detected yet until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. On the condition that the operation of the 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 on 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 the present embodiment, 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 stop operation is not performed when the automatic stop time has elapsed, it may be assumed that the stop operation has been performed, and automatic stop control for automatically stopping each reel may be performed. In this case, since the reel stops 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.

  The main control unit 41 measures the game time, which is the time elapsed from the time when the reel starts rotating, that is, the time elapsed since the reel starts rotating, every time the game starts. After the completion of the game, when a specified number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and the game start operation is performed in a state where the game start operation is valid, the time is counted from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game. If the started game time is equal to or longer than a predetermined regulation time (4.1 seconds in the present embodiment), that is, if a predetermined regulation time has elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game, Start reel rotation in the game.

  On the other hand, when a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting medals after the end of one game, and the game start operation is performed with the game start operation 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 that has started timing from the start of reel rotation of the previous game reaches a predetermined regulation time, and when the predetermined regulation time is reached, rotation of the reel in the game is started.

  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.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a combination corresponding to winning is arranged on the activated winning line when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped due to the stop operation. If it is determined and it is determined that a combination corresponding to any of the winnings is prepared, control at the time of winning is performed. For example, when the small combinations are arranged, a control for giving medals according to the arranged small combinations is performed, and when the re-playing combination is arranged, a control for giving a replay game is performed.

[command]
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 sends to the sub-control unit 91 a number-of-insertion command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning number command, a payout start command, a payout end command. Multiple commands including return command, gaming state command, standby command, stop command, error command, setting command, setting confirmation command, door command, operation detection command, winning combination command for determination, and predetermined control command To do.

  These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the type of command and 1-byte extension data indicating the content of the command. The sub-control unit 91 determines the type of command based on the type data.

  The inserted number command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, and is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. Or, 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. The inserted number command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, so that it is possible to specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the inserted number command.

  The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits. The credit command is transmitted when a medal is inserted and a credit is added in a state where a prescribed number of bets is set.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result. The internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started. The sub-control unit 91 can specify that the start switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command.

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

  The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. It is. The reel stop command is transmitted each time stop control associated with a stop operation of each reel is performed. The sub control unit 91 can 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, the presence / absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals paid out when winning. The winning number command is transmitted after all reels are stopped and the winning determination is made.

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

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

  The game state command is a command that can specify the current game state (normal game state, inside, CB), and is transmitted at the end of the game.

  The standby command is a command indicating that a transition to the standby state is made. When the standby command is set to the standby state after a certain period of time without setting the number of bets after one game, the payout of medals by the settlement of credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets) is completed. And sent after the payout end command is sent.

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state. When the stop state is controlled after the CB is finished, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted, the reset operation is performed, and the stop command is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

  The error command is a command indicating occurrence or cancellation of an error state and the type of error state. When an error is determined and the error state is controlled, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error state is sent, and when the reset operation is canceled and the error state is released, the error command indicating the release of the error state Is sent.

  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, the setting value after the setting change, and the gaming state after the setting change (normal gaming state, inside, CB) 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 indicating the start or end of the setting confirmation state. When transitioning to the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation command indicating the start of setting confirmation is transmitted, and when the setting confirmation state ends, a setting confirmation command indicating the end of setting confirmation is transmitted.

  The door command is a command indicating a detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state). When the door command is turned on, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes (from on to off) at the end of one game (at the time after the game ends and before the setting of the bet amount of the next game can be started). , Off to on).

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

  The determination combination winning command is a command indicating a pressing order (also referred to as a determination procedure) of stop switches used for determination determined when the determination combination is won. The determination combination winning command is stored in the command buffer and transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game winning the determination combination.

  The determination combination is a combination used by the main control unit 41 to determine an effect state controlled by the sub control unit 91. In the present embodiment, a normal replay and a push order bell are set as determination combinations.

  When the main control unit 41 wins the determination combination, the main control unit 41 determines the stop order type for specifying the determination procedure. The main control unit 41 adds the information of the determined stop order type to the determination winning combination command and transmits it to the sub-control unit 91. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the determination winning combination command in the ready state, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the player of the determination procedure that can be specified from the stop order type added to the received determination winning combination command by the determination navigation effect. To do. On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 receives the determination combination winning command when it is not in the ready state, the sub control unit 91 selects a push order other than the determination procedure that can be specified from the stop order type added to the received determination combination winning command. Notify or do not notify any pressing order. When the pressing order (determination procedure) that can be specified from the stop order type matches the pressing order that is actually operated by the player, the main control unit 41 determines the effect state controlled by the sub-control unit 91. It is possible to specify that it is in a ready state. In this way, the main control unit 41 can determine whether or not the presentation state controlled by the sub control unit 91 is a preparation state.

  The predetermined control command is a command indicating that the AT signal indicating control to the AT is output to the outside and that the freeze is executed, and is transmitted after being stored in the command buffer.

[Control by sub-control unit 91 at the time of command reception]
Next, the control of the effect which the sub control part 91 performs based on a command is demonstrated.

  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, and 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. Based on the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b based on the command received in the stage, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, etc. 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, 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.

  When a new command is received 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 responds to the newly received command. An effect based on the control pattern is executed. In other words, even when the effect has not been completed to the end, when a new command is received, the effect that has been executed is canceled and the effect based on the new 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.

  The sub-control unit 91 temporarily stores the detection state (on / off) of the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R specified from the operation detection command in the RAM 91c. Whether the detection state of the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R has changed based on these temporarily stored detection states (on / off). Specify whether or not. Thereby, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the operation status of the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

  When the sub control unit 91 receives a determination combination winning command from the main control unit 41 in the preparation state, the sub control unit 91 executes a determination navigation effect that notifies the determination procedure. On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 is not in the ready state, when receiving the determination combination winning command from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the pressing order other than the determination procedure, or either pressing order No notification.

  When the sub control unit 91 receives a predetermined control command, the sub control unit 91 specifies that the main control unit 41 has performed predetermined control (output of AT signal, freeze). The sub-control unit 91 executes the determination navigation effect until the predetermined control command is output in the preparation state in which the navigation stock is held, and after the predetermined control command is output, the sub control unit 91 performs the normal navigation instead of the determination navigation effect. Perform the production.

[Reel motor]
FIG. 6 is a view showing the configuration of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R mounted in the slot machine 1. The reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are hybrid type stepping motors, and include a stator 32b and a rotor 32a facing the stator 32b. The rotor 32a has a large number of gear-shaped salient poles, and permanent magnets magnetized in the same direction as the rotating shaft are incorporated therein.

  The main control unit 41 performs a process of updating the excitation states of the excitation phases φ1 to φ4 in the timer interrupt process (main), and a phase signal is output from the motor drive circuit 45 accordingly. The reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R receive this phase signal, and the excitation phases φ1 to φ4 of the stator 32b are excited according to a predetermined procedure, so that each time one pulse is received, a predetermined angle (1 step = approx. The rotor 32a is rotated by 1.07 (360/336) degrees.

[Excitation of reel motor during acceleration]
FIG. 7 is a timing chart showing the excitation status of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R during acceleration.

  One step is a unit to which one excitation pattern is applied. During constant speed rotation, the rotor 32a rotates by a predetermined angle (about 1.07 (360/336) degrees) for each step. In the stepping motor, the reel makes one turn in a cycle of 336 steps, and 21 symbols are arranged on the reel. Therefore, the symbol moves one symbol every 16 steps. The excitation pattern is updated in the timer interrupt process (main). The count number is the number of timer interrupt processing (main) until the next excitation pattern update. The number of counts × 0.56 ms (timer interrupt processing (main) interval) is the excitation time (step rate) in which the step excitation pattern continues. The number of steps indicates the number of times the corresponding excitation time is applied continuously. In the figure, φ1 to φ4 indicate each excitation phase, “ON” indicates an excitation state, and “OFF” indicates a demagnetization state.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the main control unit 41 starts the excitation in the rotational direction by the 1-2 phase excitation method from the state where each excitation phase φ1 to φ4 is demagnetized when starting the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. To do. Specifically, in the first step, (φ1, φ4) is set in an excited state, and (φ4), (φ4, φ3), (φ3), (φ3, φ2), (φ2), (φ2, φ1) for each step. ), (Φ1)..., And the excitation pattern is updated alternately for φ1, φ4, and 2 phases, 1 phase, and 2 phases.

  The step rate of each step is shortened so as to gradually approach the step rate (2.24 ms) of constant speed rotation. In this case, the reel is smoothly accelerated by gradually increasing the short step rate by interweaving the long step rate and the short step rate instead of reducing the step rate uniformly.

  After shifting to the constant speed state, the reel motor is driven by updating the excitation pattern of the 1-2 phase excitation method at a step rate of 2.24 ms to rotate each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. Specifically, along the rotation direction of the rotor 32a, (φ1, φ4), (φ4), (φ4, φ3), (φ3), (φ3, φ2), (φ2), (φ2, φ1), (φ1 ), (Φ1, φ4)... And the excitation pattern of φ1 to φ4 is alternately updated every two phases, one phase, two phases, one phase, two phases, and the rotor 32a is rotated. Thus, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated.

[Excitation status of reel motor during stop control]
FIG. 8 is a timing chart showing the excitation status of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R during stop control.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the reel stop control is performed, a constant speed rotation step rate (2...) Is reached after the stop condition such as a stop operation is established until the brake start position corresponding to the stop position is reached. 24 ms). When the brake start position is reached, a step rate (3.36 ms) longer than the step rate (2.24 ms) at constant speed rotation is applied, the brake is applied, the rotor 32a is decelerated, and the next step (4 steps) In the previous step), all phase excitation for exciting all excitation phases φ1 to φ4 is started. As a result, the rotor 32a is suddenly braked, overshoots (step out), and the rotor 32a stops at the stop position.

  In this embodiment, after all-phase excitation is performed in the stop control, the brake is started at a step 6 steps before the stop position with respect to the rotation direction so as to overshoot for 5 steps and slip. All phase excitation starts 5 steps before.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the excitation state of each excitation phase φ1 to φ4 is changed by changing the output state of the phase signal, thereby driving the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R and rotating the reels. And can be stopped. That is, the reel operates by changing the output state of the phase signal, and the reel stops by not changing the output state of the phase signal.

[Winners]
FIGS. 9 to 13 are diagrams for explaining the types of combinations, symbol combinations, and technical matters related to combinations. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state.

With reference to FIG. 9, the special combination among the winning combinations will be described. Special roles include CB.
CB is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-blue 7” is aligned on the winning line LN in the normal gaming state or inside, and the gaming state shifts to CB. CB is a state in which winnings of all small combinations are permitted, and any small combination always wins during CB regardless of the timing of the stop operation. The CB ends when the total number of medals paid out in the CB exceeds 29.

  With reference to FIG. 10, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. For small roles, 1 bell 1A, 1 bell 1B, 1 bell 2, 1 bell 3, 1 bell 4A, 1 bell 4B, 1 bell 5, 1 bell 6, 1 bell 7A, A single bell 7B, a single bell 8, a single bell 9, a single bell 10, a single bell 11, a middle bell, a right lowering bell, a lower bell, a middle watermelon, and a right lowering watermelon are included.

  In the following description, if it is not particularly necessary to distinguish, one bell 1A, one bell 1B, one bell 2, one bell 3, one bell 4A, one bell 4B, one bell 5, 1, The single bell 6, the single bell 7A, the single bell 7B, the single bell 8, and the single bell 9 are also simply referred to as a single bell.

  Each small combination is awarded when the corresponding symbol combination is ready, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the gaming state. For example, one bell 1A is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Cherry a-White 7” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state. When one bell 1A wins in the normal gaming state or inside, one medal is paid out. When one bell 1A wins in CB, two medals are paid out. The other small combinations are also awarded when the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 10 are complete, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the gaming state.

  With reference to FIG. 11 to FIG. 13, the re-game combination among the winning combinations will be described. Replayers include middle replay, right-up replay, middle-stage chance replay, right-up chance replay, watermelon lose chance replay A, watermelon lose chance replay B, single cherry, strong cherry 1, strong cherry 2, weak cherry 1, and Weak cherry 2 is included.

  In the following description, when there is no need to distinguish between them, the middle-stage chance replay, the right-up chance replay, the watermelon lose chance replay A, and the watermelon lose chance replay B are also simply referred to as chance replays. It is also simply referred to as strong cherry, and weak cherry A and weak cherry B are also simply referred to as weak cherry.

  For each re-gamer, a winning combination is made when the corresponding symbol combination is complete, and the number of bets is automatically set without consuming medals, and the next game is started (that is, the replay game (re-game) is started). Granted). For example, the middle stage replay is awarded when a combination of “replay-replay-replay” is arranged on the winning line LN in the normal gaming state or inside, and a replay game is given. For other re-game players, a winning combination is given when the symbol combinations shown in FIGS.

[Lottery eligible role]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 16 to 20, combinations of lottery object combinations that are read as lottery object combinations for each gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, the internal lottery is performed only when the gaming state is the normal gaming state or inside, and depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state or inside, the winning combination and the winning probability thereof are determined. Different. Note that a plurality of winning combinations can be simultaneously read out as the lottery target combination and can be won in duplicate. In FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, by indicating “+” between winning combinations, it is indicated that they are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery.

  In FIGS. 16 to 18, the lottery object combination is shown in the vertical column, and the gaming state is shown in the horizontal column. A circle in the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery target indicates that the lottery target role is read when in the gaming state, and a cross indicates that the lottery target role is read when in the gaming state. This means that it is not issued, that is, it is not subject to lottery.

  The numerical values shown below the circles indicate the number of determination values of a predetermined set value (in the present embodiment, common regardless of the set value). An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in correspondence with 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 “19120” is set as the number of determination values is 19120/65536.

  FIG. 16 shows a combination of a special combination and a small combination that are read out as a lottery target for each gaming state, FIG. 17 shows a combination of a small combination that is read out as a lottery target for each gaming state, and FIG. The combination of the re-game combination read as a lottery object combination for every state is shown.

  In the normal gaming state, CB, middle left bell 1, middle left bell 2, middle left bell 3, middle left bell 4, middle left bell 5, middle left bell 6, middle left bell 7, middle left bell 8, middle Left bell 9, middle right bell 1, middle right bell 2, middle right bell 3, middle right bell 4, middle right bell 5, middle right bell 6, middle right bell 7, middle right bell 8, middle right bell 9, right left Bell 1, Right-Left Bell 2, Right-Left Bell 3, Right-Left Bell 4, Right-Left Bell 5, Right-Left Bell 6, Right-Left Bell 7, Right-Left Bell 8, Right-Left Bell 9, Right-Middle Bell 1, Right-Middle Bell 2, Right-Middle Bell 3, Right middle bell 4, right middle bell 5, right middle bell 6, right middle bell 7, right middle bell 8, right middle bell 9, common bell A, common bell B, fixed bell, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, and normal replay Will be the target of the internal lottery.

  When inside, middle left bell 1, middle left bell 2, middle left bell 3, middle left bell 4, middle left bell 5, middle left bell 6, middle left bell 7, middle left bell 8, middle left bell 9 Middle right bell 1, middle right bell 2, middle right bell 3, middle right bell 4, middle right bell 5, middle right bell 6, middle right bell 7, middle right bell 8, middle right bell 9, right left bell 1, Right-left bell 2, right-left bell 3, right-left bell 4, right-left bell 5, right-left bell 6, right-left bell 7, right-left bell 8, right-left bell 9, right-center bell 1, right-center bell 2, right-center bell 3, right-center bell 4, right middle bell 5, right middle bell 6, right middle bell 7, right middle bell 8, right middle bell 9, common bell A, common bell B, fixed bell, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, chance replay A, chance replay B, Chance Replay C, Weak Cherry A, Weak Cherry B, Strong Cherry A, Strong Cherry B, Final Cherry, and Normal Replay The target role.

  In addition, middle left bell 1, middle left bell 2, middle left bell 3, middle left bell 4, middle left bell 5, middle left bell 6, middle left bell 7, middle left bell 8, middle left bell 9, middle right bell 1, middle right bell 2, middle right bell 3, middle right bell 4, middle right bell 5, middle right bell 6, middle right bell 7, middle right bell 8, middle right bell 9, right left bell 1, right left bell 2, Right left bell 3, right left bell 4, right left bell 5, right left bell 6, right left bell 7, right left bell 8, right left bell 9, right middle bell 1, right middle bell 2, right middle bell 3, right middle bell 4, right middle The bell 5, the right middle bell 6, the right middle bell 7, the right middle bell 8, and the right middle bell 9 are also collectively referred to as a push order bell. Further, the middle left bells 1 to 9 are also simply referred to as middle left bells, the middle right bells 1 to 9 are also simply referred to as middle right bells, the right and left bells 1 to 9 are also simply referred to as right left bells, and the right middle bells 1 to 9 are simply referred to as right middle bells. Also called right middle bell. When any one of the push order bells is won, a display result advantageous to the player is derived when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the push order corresponding to the winning combination of all push orders. .

  FIG. 19 and FIG. 20 show combinations of winning combinations that are allowed to win according to the lottery target winning combination. For example, the middle left bell 1 is a combination of one bell 1A + 1 bell 1B + 1 bell 4A + 1 bell 4B + 1 bell 10 + middle bell, and normal replay is a middle replay + upward replay combination. With respect to other lottery object combinations, winning combinations having combinations shown in FIGS. 19 and 20 are also won.

[Reel control when pushing order bell wins]
In the present embodiment, a predetermined small role is drawn on the winning line in a drawing range of up to 4 frames according to the type of the push order bell selected and the push order of the stop switch (also called the stop order of the reels). Control is performed to align and stop. In the game where the winning order is won, the small part derived when operated in the stop order corresponding to the winning part (also referred to as correct answer procedure) is called “main part”, and the stop corresponding to the winning part A small combination that can be derived when operated in a stop order other than the order (also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure) is also referred to as a “secondary role”. FIG. 21 and FIG. 22 are diagrams for explaining reel control at the time of pushing order bell winning.

  When the middle left bell 1 is elected, when the stop operation is performed in the middle left and right stop order, control is performed so that the middle bell pattern combination is aligned with the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in a stop order other than the middle left and right. When this is done, control is performed to align any symbol combination of the single bell 1A, the single bell 1B, the single bell 4A, the single bell 4B, and the single bell 10 with the winning line LN. Furthermore, if the symbol combination corresponding to any combination cannot be stopped in alignment with the winning line LN when the stop operation is performed in a stop order other than middle and left and right, the lost symbol combination is aligned with the winning line LN. Control to stop. In other words, when the middle left bell 1 is elected, when the stop operation is performed in the right and left stop order, which is the correct procedure, the middle bell, which is the leading role, must always win and win eight medals. When a stop operation is performed in an incorrect answer procedure, one of the 1-bell 1A, 1-bell 1B, 1-bell 4A, 1-bell 4B, and 1-bell 10 is won and one sheet You can win medals, but if you can't win any of the secondary roles, you won't be able to win a single medal.

  As for the other push order bells, if the correct answer procedure is stopped, the main role will always win and 8 medals will be won. If the stop procedure is incorrect, the secondary role will win and one You can win medals, but if you can't win any of the secondary roles, you won't be able to win a single medal.

  The push order bell in the present embodiment is characterized in that the correct answer procedure does not include a role that makes the first left stop. Therefore, no matter which push order bell is selected, as long as the stop operation is performed at the first stop on the left, the middle bell as the main character cannot be won, and the single bell as the sub character is won. Or it will be lost.

[Reel control at the time of re-game selection]
In this embodiment, when a plurality of types of re-game players are elected at the same time, the re-game players determined according to the type of re-game players won at the same time and the pressing order of the stop switches are placed on the winning line. Control is performed to align and stop.

  When the normal replay is won and the first left stop is performed, the control is performed to stop by aligning the symbol combination of the middle stage replay or the right-up replay with the winning line LN and stop in the stop order other than the first left stop. When this is done, control is performed to stop the middle stage replay symbol combination aligned with the pay line LN.

  When strong cherry A is elected, when left first stop is performed, a combination of symbols of strong cherry 1, strong cherry 2, weak cherry 1, and weak cherry 2 is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed in the stop order other than the first stop on the left, control is performed so that the symbol combination of the middle stage replay is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When strong cherry B is elected, when left first stop is performed, a combination of symbols of strong cherry 1, strong cherry 2, weak cherry 1, and weak cherry 2 is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed in the stop order other than the first stop on the left, control is performed so that the symbol combination of the middle stage replay is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When weak cherry A is elected, when the first left stop is performed, control is performed to stop the combination of symbols of weak cherry 1 or weak cherry 2 on the winning line LN and stop in a stop order other than the left first stop. When the stop operation is performed, control is performed so that the symbol combination of the middle stage replay is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When weak cherry B is elected, when the first left stop is performed, control is performed to stop the combination of symbols of weak cherry 1 or weak cherry 2 on the winning line LN and stop in a stop order other than the left first stop. When the stop operation is performed, control is performed so that the symbol combination of the middle stage replay is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

[Recommended operation mode]
In the present embodiment, a recommended operation mode recommended for the player is provided. The recommended operation mode includes a recommended stop order and a recommended stop timing.

  The recommended stop order is an order in which the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. That is, the recommended stop order refers to the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R recommended for the player.

  As the recommended stop order when not controlled by the AT, the first left stop is set. In a game that is not controlled by the AT, when a stop operation is performed at a middle first stop or a right first stop other than the first left stop, it is controlled during a penalty period in which the player is disadvantaged. The penalty period is a period over a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games), and no navigation stock lottery is performed even if the winning combination is won. If the navigation stock lottery is not performed under the penalty period, the expected value of medals that can be obtained by the player in the game is lowered. The expected value is not an expected value for only one game, but an expected value based on the premise that the game will continue to be given with regard to the grant of rights (Navistock) to the AT obtained by the one game thereafter. Show.

  As described above, in this embodiment, in a game that is not controlled by the AT, if the stop operation is performed by a procedure other than the first left stop, it is disadvantageous for the player because it is controlled during the penalty period. A first stop can be prompted to the player.

  The push order bell in the present embodiment does not include a combination in which the correct answer procedure is the first left stop. Therefore, regardless of which push order bell is won, unless the correct answer procedure is notified by the navigation effect during the AT, the player performs a stop operation at the first left stop which is the recommended procedure. As a result, the middle bell, the leading role, will not win. For this reason, during non-AT, the payout rate of medals is maintained high (also referred to as raising the base) and the player does not become too advantageous.

  Furthermore, when strong cherry and weak cherry are elected, the first stop on the left and when the “cherry” on the left reel is stopped at a timing that can be stopped at both the middle and lower tiers, Control to stop “Cherry” is performed. In addition, regardless of whether the weak cherry or the strong cherry is won, when the stop operation is performed at the middle first stop or the right first stop, control is performed to stop the symbol combination of the middle stage replay to the winning line LN. For this reason, as long as the stop operation is performed at the first left stop which is the recommended procedure, the player can recognize the winning of the strong cherry or the weak cherry.

  The recommended stop timing is a stop timing of the reel 2L when the first left stop is performed. That is, the recommended stop timing refers to the timing of pressing the stop switch 8L recommended for the player when the first left stop is performed.

  In the present embodiment, when the stop operation is performed at the first left stop which is the recommended stop order, the left reel is stopped at the timing of No. 17 to 20 (the timing at which the No. 17 to No. 20 symbol is positioned in the lower stage). In addition, is it necessary to stop the middle reel and the right reel at an appropriate timing (timing that allows the drawing of the middle and right-down watermelon components permitted by winning strong and weak watermelons)? Can be identified.

  As described above, when the stop operation is performed at the first left stop, it is necessary to perform the stop operation of the middle reel and the right reel at an appropriate timing by performing the stop operation of the left reel at the timing of No. 17-20. Or not. On the other hand, if the left reel is stopped at a timing other than the 17th to 20th timing when the stop operation is performed at the first stop on the left, not only when a strong watermelon or a weak watermelon is won, but also in the inside. Even when winning a normal replay with a high probability, it is necessary to perform a stop operation of the middle reel and the right reel at an appropriate timing, and the efficiency of the game is deteriorated. For this reason, when the stop operation is performed at the first left stop which is the recommended stop order, the left reel stop operation at the timing of Nos. 17 to 20 is performed when the left reel stop operation is performed at other timings. Can play games efficiently. For this reason, the timing of No. 17 to No. 20 among the timing of the stop operation of the left reel is set as the recommended stop timing recommended to the player.

[Game state transition]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, control is performed in any of the normal gaming state, inside, and CB.

  The normal gaming state is a state in which the winning flag of the CB is not carried over, and the game shifts from the game after the CB ends. Regardless of the number of games since the transition to the normal gaming state, the normal gaming state ends when the CB shifts to the inside by winning.

  The specified number of bets in the normal gaming state is 3, the winning probability of the re-gamer is about 1 / 7.3, and the payout rate of medals per game regardless of whether controlled by AT or not Is less than 1. As a re-game player, only normal replays are targeted for internal lottery.

  The inside is a state in which the winning flag of CB is carried over, and shifts from the game next to the game won by CB in the normal gaming state. The inside is finished by shifting to CB with CB winning.

  The prescribed number of bets in the inside is 3, the winning probability of the re-gamer is about 1 / 2.0, and when not controlled by the AT, the medal payout rate per game is 1. However, when the AT is controlled, the medal payout rate per game exceeds 1. As re-game players, all re-game players are targeted for internal lottery.

  CB is a gaming state in which winnings of all small roles are allowed in any game, and transitions from the next game when the CB wins in the normal gaming state or inside. The CB ends when the total number of medals paid out during the CB exceeds 29, and shifts to the normal game state from the next game. During the CB, one of the small roles always wins and two medals are paid out, so after the CB starts, the game ends in 15 games. In CB, the internal lottery is not performed, and the winnings of all the small roles are allowed in any game. However, after the internal lottery is performed, regardless of the result of the internal lottery, Also, the winning of all small roles may be permitted.

  The stipulated number of bets in the CB is 2, and since the small role always wins and 2 medals are paid out, the medal payout rate per game is 1. In addition, during the CB, no internal lottery is performed, and the re-gamer will not win.

  In the present embodiment, in the normal gaming state, the CB is elected with a probability of about 1 / 3.4 and moves to the inside, and in the inside, that is, in the state where the winning flag of the CB is carried over, When not controlled, the medal payout rate per game is less than 1, while when controlled by the AT, the medal payout rate per game exceeds 1.

  When a special combination and a small combination are won at the same time, control is performed so that the small combination is prioritized. In addition, the pull-in range of the CB's constituent symbols and the pull-in component's pull-in ranges overlap for all the small roles subject to the internal lottery in the interior, and push order bell, strong watermelon, weak watermelon, common Regardless of which of the bell and the confirmed bell is won, the constituent symbols of the small combination permitted by these lottery results are stopped on the winning line LN. In other words, if any small role is elected in the inside, no CB is won.

  When a special combination and a re-playing combination are won at the same time, a control for ensuring that the re-playing combination is made is performed. If any re-gamer is elected inside, no CB is won.

  In the inside, any small combination or any re-playing combination is always won, except when the result of the internal lottery is 1/65536 lost. For this reason, once inside, the CB will not win unless the result of the internal lottery is 1/65536 lost. Therefore, after shifting to the inside, the inside is almost maintained.

  Even if CB wins, the game ends in 15 games. After that, even if the CB is shifted to the normal gaming state, the CB is elected again with a probability of about 1 / 3.4 and moves into the inside. Even when the setting is changed, the game state and the internal winning flag remain the same as before the setting change.

  That is, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since most of the games are controlled inside, the payout rate of medals corresponding to the settings 1 to 6 is set on the assumption that the inside is controlled. The value is determined according to the set value. Specifically, by setting the winning probability of the navigation stock lottery or the like, whether or not to control to AT in the inside is controlled, and the medal payout rate according to the settings 1 to 6 is set.

  Since the medal payout rate according to the settings 1 to 6 is set on the assumption that the inside is controlled, the medal payout rate is as designed when the game state is controlled except for the inside. May be different from the payout rate. For this reason, it is preferable to control inside as much as possible.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the recommended operation mode recommended to the player and the CB are awarded so that the player can easily enter the inside in the normal gaming state and the CB is difficult to win in the inside. The operation mode is different. That is, as long as the player performs a stop operation in the recommended operation mode, the CB does not win.

  As long as the player operates the recommended operation mode, that is, the first stop on the left and the left reel at the timing of No. 17-20, the “white 7” of the left reel constituting the CB is drawn into the winning line LN. There is nothing, and no CB wins even if the CB is won in the normal gaming state or if the game is lost in the inside.

  The sub control unit 91 stores the number of navigation stocks in the navigation stock number storage area of the RAM 91c when one or more navigation stock numbers are determined in the navigation stock lottery during non-AT. The sub-control unit 91 specifies whether to control to AT based on the presence / absence of the number of navigation stocks in the RAM 91c. When the number of navigation stocks is one or more, an AT confirmation notification (for example, on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51) indicating a winning in the navigation stock lottery after a predetermined introduction effect (for example, a battle effect by a character) The character image of “AT confirmed!” Is displayed on the screen, and the ready state is controlled.

  The sub-control unit 91 executes a determination navigation effect when receiving the determination combination winning command from the main control unit 41 in the preparation state. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the determination procedure based on the determined stop order type matches the pressing order of the stop switch by the player who has been stopped and prompted by the determination navigation effect. It is specified whether the performance state controlled by 91 is a preparation state. When the main control unit 41 specifies that it is in the ready state, as a predetermined control, the main control unit 41 externally outputs an AT signal at the start of the next game and performs freeze. That is, the predetermined control is control performed by the main control unit 41 specifying an effect state controlled by the sub-control unit 91 and performing according to the specified effect state.

  When the freeze is executed, the timing at which the reel stop operation is validated is delayed. That is, when the freeze is executed, the activation of the stop operation for deriving a display result used for winning determination in one game is delayed. During this delay period, a pseudo game different from the normal game is performed, and the player makes an appearance of seven uniform outcomes (for example, “Align 7!” On the screen of the liquid crystal display 51!). Is displayed by the sub-control unit 91. After the 7th match is derived, Navistock is decremented by 1, and AT starts.

  The sub-control unit 91 stores, in the RAM 91c, the remaining number of AT games (for example, 50 games) executed based on the navigation stock when the navigation stock is consumed by one. The sub-control unit 91 subtracts 1 from the number of remaining games in the RAM 91c each time one game is consumed, and controls to AT during a period until the number of remaining games becomes zero. When the number of games remains, and the push order bell that is the object of navigation is won, a navigation effect is executed. Thereafter, when the number of remaining AT games becomes 0 and no navigation stock remains, the AT is terminated.

  After that, if the navigation stock remains, the number of navigation stock is consumed (subtracted), a predetermined number of games is newly set, and then the AT is controlled in the period until the remaining number of games of the AT becomes 0. To do. In this way, the AT is continuously controlled until the number of navigation stocks becomes zero. Note that the sub-control unit 91 adds the determined number of navigation stocks to the number of remaining navigation stocks in the RAM 91c when winning in the navigation stock lottery during AT.

  If the sub-control unit 91 is controlled by the AT, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect by winning the navigation target combination. The navigation target combination in the present embodiment is a push order bell.

  The navigation effect when winning one of the push order bells is notified of the push order (see FIGS. 21 and 22) for winning the middle bell. For example, when one of the middle left bells 1 to 9 is won, the middle bell can be won by performing a stop operation in the middle left / right pushing order, so the stop order corresponding to each reel such as “213” is liquid crystal. Displayed on the display 51. When one of the middle right bells 1 to 9 is won, the middle stage bell can be won by performing a stop operation in the middle right / left push order, so the stop order corresponding to each reel such as “312” is displayed on the liquid crystal display. 51. When one of the right and left bells 1 to 9 is won, the middle bell can be won by performing a stop operation in the right and left middle push order, so the stop order corresponding to each reel such as “231” is the liquid crystal display 51. Is displayed. When one of the right middle bells 1 to 9 is won, the middle bell can be won by performing a stop operation in the right middle left push order, so the stop order corresponding to each reel such as “321” is displayed on the liquid crystal display. Displayed on the device 51.

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

  By executing the navigation effect, the player can deliberately win the middle bell that is the leading role with eight payouts.

Next, various control contents executed by the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment will be described below.
[Game processing]
FIG. 23 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, the main control unit 41 performs a BET process (S1), an internal lottery process (S2), a determination winning combination command generation, a storage process (S3), a reel rotation process (S4), and an AT start determination process (S5). The winning determination process (S6), the payout process (S7), the AT end determination process (S8), and the game end process (S9) are executed in order, and then 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 starts the game when the specified number of bets according to the gaming state is set and the start switch 7 is operated. Let As a process for starting the game, the main control unit 41 sets an output command instructing the RAM 41c to output a medal IN signal for the number of medals used for the set number of bets when the start switch 7 is operated. To do.

  In the internal lottery process in S2, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to win a winning combination based on the internal lottery random value latched at the same time as the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in S1. To do. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c based on the respective lottery results.

  In the determination winning combination command generation and storage process in S3, the main control unit 41 determines the stop order type for specifying the determination procedure when the determination winning combination is won, as shown in FIG. The determination combination winning command to which the stop order type information is added is generated, and the generated command is stored in the command buffer.

  In the reel rotation processing in S4, the main control unit 41 performs processing for rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and corresponding reels 2L and 2L in response to detection of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player. A process of stopping the rotation of 2C and 2R is executed.

  In the AT start determination process in S5, as shown in FIG. 27, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the effect state controlled by the sub control unit 91 is a state where the AT can be started (preparation state). When it is determined that the vehicle is in the ready state, predetermined control is executed, and an AT flag indicating that the AT is in progress is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c.

  In the winning determination process in S6, the main control unit 41 executes a process of determining whether or not a winning has occurred according to the display result derived for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R.

  In the payout process in S7, the main control unit 41 adds credits and medals based on the number of payouts according to the type of the small combination when the occurrence of the winning is determined in S6 and the winning is a small combination. In the case of replay, a replay game flag that can specify the type of replay is set in the RAM 41c so that a replay game can be given. Further, 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 AT end determination process in S8, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the AT controlled by the sub-control unit 91 is ended as shown in FIG. The AT flag indicating the effect is reset.

  In the game end process in S9, the main control unit 41 executes a process of setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game. In the game end process, a command is generated according to the progress control of the game and set in the normal command transmission buffer, so that the command set for the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main) Is to be sent.

[Judgment winning command generation and storage processing]
Next, the determination winning combination command generation and storage process executed by the main control unit 41 in step S3 of the game process will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the determination winning combination command generation and storage process executed by the main control unit 41 during the game process.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the winning combination is won by determining whether or not the normal replay or the pressing order bell is won (S11). If neither the normal replay nor the push order bell is won (N in S11), the main control unit 41 ends the determination winning combination command generation and storage process. On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 wins the normal replay or the push order bell (Y in S11), the main control unit 41 specifies the determination procedure for the winning combination based on the stop order type table of FIG. 25 or FIG. The stop order type is determined (S12).

  Next, the main control unit 41 sets a determination combination winning flag indicating that the determination combination is won in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (S13). After that, the main control unit 41 generates a determination combination winning command to which the determined stop order type information is added, and stores the generated determination combination winning command in the command buffer (S14). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 ends the determination winning combination command generation and storage process.

[Stop order type table]
Here, the stop order type table used in the processing of S12 of FIG. 24 will be described with reference to FIG. 25 and FIG.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining a stop order type table at the time of normal replay winning managed by the main control unit. In the stop order type table at the time of normal replay winning, the four stop order types of stop order types 0 to 3 are associated with the normal replay that is a determining role. In each of the stop order types 0 to 3, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the player by the determination navigation effect of the stop switch, the stop order type determination probability, the actual push order by the player, and The production state (whether or not it is in the preparation state) of the sub-control unit 91 determined by the main control unit 41 is associated.

  For example, the stop order type 0 is associated with the middle and right push order as the determination procedure, and the determination probability determined to be the stop order type 0 is 25%. The stop order type 1 is associated with the middle right and left push order as the determination procedure, and the determination probability determined to be the stop order type 1 is 25%. The stop order type 2 is associated with the left and right middle pressing order as the determination procedure, and the determination probability determined as the stop order type 2 is 25%. The stop order type 3 is associated with the right / left / left push order as the determination procedure, and the determination probability determined as the stop order type 3 is 25%.

  When the main control unit 41 wins the normal replay, the main control unit 41 determines the production state (whether it is in the preparation state) of the sub control unit 91 according to the determination procedure specified from the stop order type determined in S12. Judge as follows.

  For example, when the main control unit 41 determines the stop order type 0 at the time of normal replay winning, the main control unit 41 transmits a determination winning combination command to which information on the stop order type 0 is added to the sub control unit 91.

  When the sub-control unit 91 receives the determination-use winning command in the preparation state, the sub-control unit 91 determines the middle / left / right push order, which is a determination procedure identified from the information of the stop order type 0 added to the received determination-use winning command. Is notified by the determination navigation effect. Thereby, the player operates the stop switch with the middle left push when the determination of the middle left and right push is notified by the determination navigation effect. On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 receives the determination combination winning command when it is not in the ready state, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the pressing order other than the middle left and right, or does not notify any pressing order. For example, if the sub-control unit 91 is not in the ready state and the AT has already started, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the push order other than the middle left and right by the normal navigation effect, and if the navigation stock does not yet hold the navigation stock, Also does not inform. Thus, the player operates the stop switch in the notified pressing order when the pressing order other than the middle and left and right is notified by the navigation effect, and if no pressing order is notified, the first left step which is the recommended procedure The stop switch is operated by stopping.

  In the case where the AT flag is not set, the main control unit 41 determines that the sub control unit 91 is in the rendering state when the actual pressing order is the middle left pressing which is the determination procedure associated with the stop order type 0. Is determined to be in the ready state, and when the actual pressing order is a pressing order other than middle-left pressing, it is determined not to be in the ready state.

  Similarly, when the other stop order type is determined, the main control unit 41 similarly determines based on the determination procedure specified from the determined stop order type and the push order of the stop switches actually operated by the player. Then, it is determined whether or not the production state of the sub-control unit 91 is a preparation state.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining a stop order type table at the time of selection of a push order bell managed by the main control unit. In the stop order type table at the time of selection of the push order bell, four kinds of stop order types of stop order types 5 to 8 are associated with each of the push order bells that are the determining role. In each of the stop order types 5 to 8, the sub control unit 91 determines the push order of the stop switch that is notified to the player by the determination navigation effect, the actual push order by the player, and the main control unit 41 determines. The production state (whether it is a preparation state) of the sub-control unit 91 is associated.

  For example, when the middle left bells 1 to 9 are won, the stop order type 5 in which the middle and left and right push orders are associated is determined as the determination procedure. When the middle right bells 1 to 9 are won, the stop order type 6 in which the middle right and left push order is associated is determined as the determination procedure. When the right and left bells 1 to 9 are won, the stop order type 7 associated with the right and left middle push order is determined as the determination procedure. When the middle right bells 1 to 9 are won, the stop order type 8 in which the right middle left push order is associated is determined as the determination procedure.

  When the main control unit 41 wins any one of the push order bells, the main control unit 41 performs the production state (whether it is a preparation state) of the sub control unit 91 according to the determination procedure specified from the stop order type determined in S12. Is determined as follows.

  For example, when winning the middle left bells 1 to 9, the main control unit 41 determines the stop order type 5 and transmits a determination winning combination command to which information on the stop order type 5 is added to the sub-control unit 91.

  When the sub-control unit 91 receives the determination-use winning command in the preparation state, the sub-control unit 91 determines the middle / left / right push order that is the determination procedure specified from the information of the stop order type 5 added to the received determination-use winning command. Is notified by the determination navigation effect. Thereby, the player operates the stop switch with the middle left push when the determination of the middle left and right push is notified by the determination navigation effect. Further, when the sub-control unit 91 receives the determination winning combination command during the AT, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the middle / left / right push order, which is the correct answer procedure, by a normal navigation effect. On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 receives the determination combination winning command when it is neither in the ready state nor during the AT, it does not notify any pressing order. As a result, the player operates the stop switch at the first left stop which is the recommended procedure.

  When the AT flag is not set, the main control unit 41 determines that the sub control unit 91 is in the rendering state when the actual pressing order is the middle-left pressing, which is a determination procedure associated with the stop order type 5. Is determined to be in the ready state, and when the actual pressing order is a pressing order other than middle-left pressing, it is determined not to be in the ready state.

  Similarly, when the other stop order type is determined, the main control unit 41 similarly determines based on the determination procedure specified from the determined stop order type and the push order of the stop switches actually operated by the player. Then, it is determined whether or not the production state of the sub-control unit 91 is a preparation state.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the left first stop, which is the recommended procedure, is not associated with the stop order type regardless of whether the normal replay or the push order bell is won. Thus, as long as the player operates the stop switch at the first left stop which is the recommended procedure, the main control unit 41 does not specify that the effect state of the sub-control unit 91 is the preparation state.

  Furthermore, the determination procedure associated with the push order bell is the same as the correct answer procedure for winning the middle bell as the main character. For this reason, when winning the push order bell, as in the case of winning normal replay, a plurality of types of determination procedures are provided in advance for each combination, and each determination procedure is determined one by one. There is no need. In this way, when winning the push order bell, the correct procedure predetermined for the combination is utilized for the determination procedure, and the effect state in which the main control unit 41 is controlled by the sub-control unit 91 is obtained. Can be identified.

[AT start judgment processing]
Next, the AT start determination process executed by the main control unit 41 in step S5 of the game process will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the control content of the AT start determination process executed by the main control unit.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the AT flag is set (S21). When the AT flag is set, that is, when the main control unit 41 has already specified that it is in the ready state (Y in S21), the main control unit 41 ends the AT start determination process. On the other hand, when determining that the AT flag is not set (N in S21), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the determination combination winning flag is set in S13 of FIG. 24 (S22). That is, it is determined whether or not a winning combination is won. When the determination winning combination flag is not set (N in S22), the main control unit 41 ends the AT start determination process.

  When the determination combination winning flag is set (Y in S22), the main control unit 41 determines the determination procedure identified from the actual pressing order of the stop switches and the stop order type determined in S12 of FIG. Are compared (S23). When the pressing order matches (Y in S24), the main control unit 41 adds “1” to the count value of the start determination counter that counts the number of times that the determination procedure matches the actual pressing order (S25). ).

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the count value of the start determination counter has become “3” (S26). That is, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the number of times that the determination procedure matches the actual pressing order has been three consecutive times. If the count value is not “3” (N in S26), the main control unit 41 ends the AT start determination process.

  On the other hand, if the count value is “3” (Y in S26), the main control unit 41 specifies that the effect state of the sub-control unit 91 is the preparation state, and therefore sets a predetermined control flag (S27). As a result, as the predetermined control by the main control unit 41, an AT signal is output from the next game to the outside, so that it is possible to specify that the AT is in the external device, and information about the AT is notified. In the present embodiment, the data counter 200 that has received the AT signal from the main control unit 41 displays a character image “AT AT” indicating that the AT is in progress on the display unit. Further, as the predetermined control by the main control unit 41, a freeze is executed from the next game.

  Thereafter, the main control unit 41 sets an AT flag indicating that AT is in progress in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (S28), clears the count value of the start determination counter (S29), and sets a determination winning flag. After clearing (S30), the AT start determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the result of comparing the actual pressing order of the stop switch and the determination procedure in S24 does not match (N in S24), the main control unit 41 clears the count value of the start determination counter (S24). At the same time as S29, the determination winning combination flag is cleared (S30), and the AT start determination process is terminated. Thus, since the count value of the start determination counter is cleared when the pressing order does not match, the start determination counter counts the number of times only when the pressing order matches continuously.

[AT end determination processing]
Next, the AT end determination process executed by the main control unit 41 in step S8 of the game process will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the AT end determination process executed by the main control unit.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the AT flag is set in S28 of FIG. 27 (S41). That is, it is determined whether or not the predetermined control has been executed by specifying the ready state. When determining that the AT flag is not set (N in S41), the main control unit 41 ends the AT end determination process. That is, since the main control unit 41 has already identified that it is in the preparation state, the AT end determination process ends.

  When it is determined that the AT flag is set (Y in S41), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the finished game is a game that has won the push order bell (S42). When the main control unit 41 determines that the game is not the winning order bell (N in S42), the AT end determination process ends.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the game has won the push order bell (Y in S42), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the middle stage bell as the leading role has won (S43). When the main control unit 41 determines that the middle bell is won (Y in S43), the AT end determination process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the middle bell is not won (N in S43), the main control unit 41 specifies that the AT has ended and resets the AT flag (S44). That is, the main control unit 41 determines that the AT has ended and the navigation effect has not been executed, so that even if the push order bell is won, the main bell, which is the leading role, cannot be won, and the AT flag is set. Reset. As a result, the external output of the AT signal indicating that the AT is in progress is also cancelled, so that it is possible to specify that the AT has ended in the external device. In the present embodiment, the character image “in-AT” indicating that the AT is being displayed on the display unit is deleted by the data counter 200. Thereafter, the main control unit 41 ends the AT end determination process.

Next, various control contents executed by the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment will be described below.
[Timer interrupt processing (sub)]
In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 first saves the register in use in the stack area. Next, the sub-control unit 91 performs a power failure determination process. In the power failure determination process, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If the voltage drop signal is input, the sub-control unit 91 also performs the voltage drop signal in the previous power failure determination process. Is determined. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the power interruption flag is set. When the power interruption flag is set, the sub control unit 91 proceeds to the power interruption process (sub). In the power interruption process (sub), the sub control unit 91 sets a backup flag used when determining whether or not the backup has been normally performed in the start process (sub) after creating the backup data, In (sub), processing such as calculating the exclusive OR of the backup data is performed for the checksum used when determining whether or not the backup has been performed normally.

  If the power interruption flag is not set, the sub control unit 91 executes command analysis processing. In the command analysis process, the sub control unit 91 determines whether a command is stored in the command buffer, and acquires a command from the command buffer if the command is stored in the command buffer. And the process according to the acquired command is performed.

[Navistock lottery]
Next, the navigation stock lottery will be described. FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining a navigation stock lottery table managed by the sub-control unit.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 has an AT lottery role (in this embodiment, weak watermelon, weak cherry A, B, chance replay A, B, C, strong cherry A, B, strong watermelon, A navigation stock lottery is executed to determine whether or not to control to AT when winning a confirmed bell and a confirmed cherry). Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation stock lottery when the non-AT games become 1000 games continuously. In the navigation stock lottery, it is determined whether or not the number of navigation stocks is to be given, and if so, the number.

  In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the navigation stock lottery and the distribution ratio of the number of granted navigation stocks are set corresponding to each of the established lottery conditions.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 29, when the first lottery condition for winning a weak watermelon is established, the winning probability of granting the navigation stock is set to 5%, and the winning winning is the number of navigation stocks to be granted. The probability is 80%, and the winning probability of 2 is set to 20%. Further, the expected value of the number of granted navigation stocks when the first lottery condition is satisfied is 1.2.

  In the Navistock lottery table, there are other conditions such as the second lottery condition for winning weak cherries A and B, the third lottery condition for winning chance replays A, B and C, and the strong cherries A and B winning. 4 lottery conditions, 5th lottery condition for strong watermelons to win, 6th lottery conditions for winning a confirmed bell, 7th lottery conditions for winning a confirmed cherry, and 8th lottery conditions for 1000 games during non-AT Also for each, a winning probability of the navigation stock lottery and a distribution ratio of the number of granted navigation stock are set.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of granting the navigation stock differs depending on the established lottery condition, and the expected value of the number of granted navigation stocks is different.

[Pseudo game]
Next, with reference to FIG. 30, a pseudo game during freezing executed in the present embodiment will be described.

  When the sub-control unit 91 wins the navigation stock lottery and grants the navigation stock, the sub-control unit 91 executes the introduction effect over a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 games) from the next game. In the introduction effect, an image of a battle effect by the character is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 performs AT confirmation notification. In the AT confirmation notification, a character image “AT confirmed !!” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. This notifies the player that the navigation stock has been granted. Next, the sub-control unit 91 controls to the ready state.

  On the other hand, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the effect state of the sub control unit 91 is a preparation state by the AT start determination process shown in FIG. When the main control unit 41 specifies that the production state of the sub-control unit 91 is the preparation state, the main control unit 41 performs freeze as the predetermined control.

  In the game where the freeze is executed, a pseudo game is performed. When executing the freeze, the main control unit 41 displays a symbol combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” (that is, red 7) as a display result that is provisionally derived in the pseudo game (a display result that is not used for winning determination). Or a combination of symbols “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” (that is, a blue 7-matched line) is derived on the winning line LN, or “white” It is determined by lottery whether the symbol combination of “7-white 7-white 7” (that is, the blue 7-matched outcome) is derived on the winning line LN. Note that FIG. 30 shows a pseudo game in the case where it is determined that the seventh match is red in the freeze.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (a), in a game in which freezing has been executed, when the start switch 7 for starting the game is operated, the seventh set of outcomes is derived for the player simultaneously with the rotation of the reel. The effect to be displayed (displays the character image “Align 7!” On the screen of the liquid crystal display 51) is executed. Thereby, it is possible to urge the player to arrange any of red 7, blue 7 and white 7 on the winning line LN.

  Further, the main control unit 41 can accept the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R as operations not involved in the progress of the game after the reels are rotated at a constant speed. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 turns on the effect stop LEDs 57a built in the single BET switch 5 and the effect stop LEDs 57b to 57d built in the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. This prompts the player to operate the single BET switch 5 or the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  The lighting mode of the effect stop LED 57a during the freeze and the lighting mode of the BET switch valid LED 21 during the non-freezing are different lighting modes (for example, luminance, color, one is turned on and the other is blinking). For this reason, even if the stop LED 57a for performance is turned on, the player can distinguish from the case where the operation of the single BET switch 5 can be accepted as the operation related to the progress of the game. The lighting mode of the stop LEDs 57b to 57d for production during the freeze and the lighting mode of the stop effective LEDs 22L to 22R during the non-freezing are different from each other (for example, brightness, color, one is turned on and the other is blinking). It is. For this reason, the player can distinguish the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R as an operation related to the progress of the game even if the stop LEDs for production 57b to 57d are lit. In addition, without providing the stop LEDs 57a to 57d for presentation that are lit during the freeze, the BET switch valid LEDs 21 and the stop valid LEDs 22L to 22R that are lit during the non-freeze are lit in a different lighting mode than during the non-freeze. It may be a thing.

  When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated, the main control unit 41 stops the reel corresponding to the switch. At this time, after the target stop position is derived without completely stopping the reel, control for vibrating the reel up and down is performed for a certain period of time. Further, when the symbol corresponding to the third stop is derived, the symbol is stopped with a shift of 0.5 frames (half symbol) from the target stop position.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 30B, when the stop switch 8L is operated as the first stop, a red 7 symbol is derived on the winning line LN in the reel 2L, and the reel vibrates up and down. When the first stop operation is performed, the operation to the stop switch 8L is invalidated according to the operation, and the effect stop LED 57b corresponding to the stop switch 8L is turned off.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (c), when the stop switch 8C is operated as the second stop, a red 7 symbol is derived on the winning line LN in the reel 2C, and the reel vibrates up and down. When the second stop operation is performed, the operation to the stop switch 8c is invalidated according to the operation, and the effect stop LED 57c corresponding to the stop switch 8C is turned off.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (d), when the stop switch 8R is operated as the third stop, a red 7 symbol is derived below the pay line LN in the reel 2R, and the reel vibrates up and down. Further, when the third stop is performed, the symbol of red 7 is derived at a position shifted by 0.5 frames (a half symbol) downward from the position on the winning line LN derived at the time of the first stop or the second stop. When the third stop operation is performed, the operation to the stop switch 8R is invalidated according to the operation, and the effect stop LED 57d corresponding to the stop switch 8R is turned off.

  On the other hand, the main control unit 41 controls to completely stop the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in a predetermined order when the single BET switch 5 is operated in a state where none of the stop switches is operated (before the first stop). I do.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 30 (e), when one BET switch 5 is operated, a red 7 symbol is derived on the winning line LN on the reels 2L and 2C based on one operation, and the reel The symbol of red 7 is derived at a position shifted downward by 0.5 frames (half symbol) from the position on the winning line LN in 2R. At this time, unlike when the stop switch is operated, the reel does not vibrate up and down.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (f), the main control unit 41 ends the freeze after the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R or the single BET switch 5 is operated during the freeze to temporarily stop all reels. To do. After that, the main control unit 41 starts rotation of all reels again, and when the rotation is constant speed, allows the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to be accepted as an operation related to the progress of the game. As a result, the stop operation is validated, and the sub-control unit 91 turns on the left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R to notify that the stop operation is valid. Further, the sub-control unit 91 consumes the given navigation stock and performs AT start notification. In the AT start notification, a character image of “AT start !!” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, the start of AT is notified to the player.

  Thus, when the reel is stopped by operating the stop switch, the reel is controlled to vibrate up and down. On the other hand, when the reel is stopped by operating the single BET switch 5, the reel is completely Control to stop. Note that the complete stop in this case is a temporary stop of the symbol during the freeze, and the stop is performed without causing the vibration as in the case of the non-freeze.

  Furthermore, the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can be accepted as an operation not related to the progress of the game, and the symbols are stopped on the winning line LN at the first stop and the second stop. At the time of the third stop, control is performed so that the symbol is stopped at a position shifted 0.5 frames (half symbol) downward from the winning line LN. Note that the combination of symbols stopped during freezing is not subject to winning determination.

[Operation status of each part during freeze execution]
Next, the change status of the phase signals of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R that drive the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when the freeze is performed, the lighting / extinguishing status of the stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R, and the stop LEDs for production 57a, 57b, The lighting / extinguishing situation of 57c and 57d will be described.

  In FIGS. 31 to 34, the change status of the phase signals of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, the lighting / extinguishing status of the stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R, and the lighting / extinguishing of the stop LEDs for production 57b, 57c, and 57d. As a typical example of the situation, the change status of the phase signal of the reel motor corresponding to the final stop reel that is stopped by the final stop operation (third stop operation), the ON / OFF status of the stop valid LED, and the production The lighting / extinguishing status of the stop LED is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 31, when the freeze is not executed, the phase signals of the reel motors 32L to 32R are changed after the game is started in accordance with the operation of the start switch 7, and the rotation of all the reels is started. Thereafter, when all the reels are rotated at a constant speed, the stop operation is enabled, and the left, middle, and right stop enable LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R are lit.

  When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped in this state, the corresponding reels are controlled to stop. After the reels stop, all the excitation phases of the corresponding reel motors are turned OFF, and the phase signal is It will not change. Further, when the final stop operation is performed, the final stop reel corresponding to the final stop operation is controlled to stop. After the reel stops, all the excitation phases of the corresponding reel motor are turned OFF, and the phase signal changes. It will be in a state that does not. This state continues for at least about 500 ms (period in which the timer interrupt process is executed 224 times) or longer.

  The period of about 500 ms is longer than the time from the start of all-phase excitation by the reel stop control to the complete stop of the reel, and further than the time during which all-phase excitation is performed when the reel is stopped. A long time. Further, the period of about 500 ms is a time sufficient for the reel to be completely stationary and a time sufficient for the player to recognize the stop of the reel.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 32, when the freeze is executed, the phase signals of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R change after the game is started in accordance with the operation of the start switch 7, and all the reels rotate. Starts. Thereafter, when all the reels are rotated at a constant speed, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the single BET switch 5 can be accepted as an operation which does not participate in the progress of the game. Further, the stop LEDs for production 57a to 57d are turned on, and an operation to the stop switch or the single BET switch 5 is prompted.

  When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped in this state, the corresponding reel is controlled to temporarily stop, and the reel is controlled to vibrate up and down at the derived stop position. This control of vibrating the reels continues until all reels are temporarily stopped and re-rotated. During this time, the phase signal of the reel motor continues to change.

  Further, when the final stop operation for temporary stop is performed, the final stop reel corresponding to the final stop operation is controlled to stop, and the control for vibrating the reel up and down at the derived stop position is performed for a time of 500 ms or more. Done over. During this time, the phase signals of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R including the reel motor of the reel that has been finally stopped continue to change.

  Thereafter, the rotation of all reels including the reel that was finally stopped by the temporary stop starts again, and the stop operation becomes effective when all the reels rotate at a constant speed, and the left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R lights up.

  In this state, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (shown in FIG. 32 is a stop switch that is finally stopped during freezing) is stopped, the reel corresponding to the stop switch is stopped. After being controlled and the reel is stopped, all the excitation phases of the reel motor of the reel are turned off, and the phase signal is not changed. This state continues for at least 500 ms.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a corresponding stop stops when the stop switch is operated in a state involving the progress of the game, the reel is driven for a time of 500 ms or more after the reel is stopped. The phase signal of the reel motor is not changed, and the reel motor is completely stopped. On the other hand, when the stop switch is operated in a state that does not participate in the progress of the game and the corresponding reel stops (including the final stop) as in the freeze state (that is, the state in which the stop switch is involved in the progress of the game) If the control is performed in a manner similar to that when the reel is operated, the phase signal is output so that the reel vibrates up and down even when the reel is stopped, and the phase signal continues to change until the reel rotates again. . That is, in this case, when the reel is stopped as a result of one game by the stop operation, the phase signal always changes before 500 ms which is the minimum period during which the phase signal of the reel motor does not change. For this reason, when the reel is stopped in accordance with the operation of the stop switch, the player can clearly recognize whether it is stopped as a result of the game or as an effect during the freeze.

  Next, a case where the single BET switch 5 is operated before the first stop operation is performed during the freeze will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 33, after the game is started in accordance with the operation of the start switch 7, the phase signals of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R change and rotation of all the reels starts. Thereafter, when all the reels are rotated at a constant speed, the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be accepted as operations that are not involved in the progress of the game, and the stop LED 57a for production ˜57d lights up. Thereby, an operation to the stop switch or the single-sheet BET switch 5 is prompted.

  When the single BET switch 5 is operated in this state, the reels are controlled to stop in the order of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. maintain. During this time, the phase signals of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R do not change.

  Thereafter, the rotation of all the reels is started again, and when all the reels are rotated at a constant speed, the stop operation becomes effective, and the left, middle and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C and 22R are lit.

  In this state, when any one of the stop switches 8L to 8R (shown in FIG. 33 is the stop switch 2R that is finally stopped during the freeze) is stopped, the reel corresponding to the stop switch is controlled to stop. After the reel is stopped, all the excitation phases of the reel motor of the reel are turned off, and the phase signal is not changed. This state continues for at least 500 ms.

[Navigation production]
Next, specific contents of the navigation effect executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described. 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, in the case of a determination navigation effect, when winning a normal replay or push order bell, “middle left and right!” (Informing the middle and right determination procedure) or “right and left middle!” (Right and left middle determination procedure) Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. A pressing order image indicating the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R and a character image that matches the motif of the slot machine 1 are displayed. In addition, sound indicating the order of pressing the stop switch is also output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  For example, in the case of a normal navigation effect, when the winning bell is selected, a stop such as “middle left and right!” (Notifies the right and left correct procedure) or “middle right and left!” (Notifies the right and left middle correct procedure). A pressing order image indicating the pressing order of the switches 8L, 8C, and 8R and a character image that matches the motif of the slot machine 1 are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, sound indicating the order of pressing the stop switch is also output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment has been described above. Next, main effects obtained by the present embodiment will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines a determination procedure from a plurality of types of pressing orders when winning a determination combination such as normal replay or a pressing order bell. When the sub-control unit 91 receives from the main control unit 41 a determination combination winning command to which information on a stop order type that can specify the determination procedure is added, the sub-control unit 91 executes a determination navigation effect to execute the determination procedure. Informs the user in an identifiable manner. The main control unit 41 specifies that the effect state controlled by the sub-control unit 91 is the preparation state based on the player operating the stop switch in the determination procedure. Thereby, the main control unit 41 can specify that the sub-control unit 91 is controlled to be in the ready state, and can execute external output or freeze of the AT signal as predetermined control based on this.

  Here, if the determination procedure is set to the first left stop which is the recommended procedure, it is recommended by the player even when the determination procedure is not notified by the determination navigation effect by the sub-control unit 91. There is a high possibility that the stop switch will be operated in the first left stop that is the procedure. However, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, the determination procedure is a pressing order other than the first left stop which is the recommended procedure. For this reason, although the determination procedure is not notified by the determination navigation effect by the sub-control unit 91, the stop switch is operated by the player at the first left stop which is the recommended procedure, and the design is not intended. It is possible to prevent the predetermined control from being executed at an incorrect timing.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, the correct answer procedure for winning the middle bell as the leading role when winning the push order bell is other than the recommended first left stop. It is a procedure. For this reason, even though the correct procedure is not notified by the navigation effect by the sub-control unit 91, the player operates the stop switch at the first left stop which is the recommended procedure, so that the middle bell that is the leading role is It is possible to prevent the payout rate from becoming high when eight medals are paid out after winning and the design is not intended.

  In the present embodiment, the navigation stock lottery is executed when the inside of the CB winning state is controlled, and the navigation stock is given when the winning is made. When the navigation stock is given inside, it is controlled by the AT via the preparation state. In the preparatory state, when the winning order bell is won, a procedure for winning the leading role, which is a determination procedure and is also a correct answer procedure, is notified by the determination navigation effect. In the AT, when winning the push order bell, the correct answer procedure for winning the leading role is notified by the navigation effect. Thereby, when controlled inside the CB winning state, the player's advantage can be made different depending on whether the state is controlled by the preparation state or AT.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 21, 22, and 26, the determination procedure associated with the push order bell is the same as the correct answer procedure for winning the middle bell as the leading role. . Thereby, it is possible to specify that the effect state of the sub-control unit 91 is the preparation state in the main control unit 41 using the time when the push order bell is won. For this reason, it is not necessary for the main control unit 41 to additionally include a winning combination for specifying the effect state of the sub control unit 91.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, when the main control unit 41 specifies that the effect state of the sub-control unit 91 is a preparation state, a freeze is executed as a predetermined control and a pseudo game is performed. . As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the period from when the navigation stock is acquired until the AT starts.

  In the present embodiment, the combination of symbols can be derived by operating the common stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R regardless of whether or not the freeze is being performed. Can be prevented. Furthermore, the symbol combination can be derived at a specific position (a position shifted by a half symbol downward) different from the position (the winning line LN) from which the symbol combination is derived during non-freezing. For this reason, it is possible to prevent a player from misidentifying a combination of temporary symbols derived at a specific position as a combination of symbols for which a winning determination is made, while a derived target is a symbol for which a winning determination is made. It is possible to make the player recognize whether or not the combination is.

  In the present embodiment, when a corresponding reel is stopped by operating a stop switch that is not involved in the progress of the game in the frozen state, the reel is then rotated again without the operation of the start switch 7. The start operation becomes effective when the rotation speed is constant. For this reason, when the reel is stopped in accordance with the operation of the stop switch, the player can more clearly recognize whether it is stopped as a result of the game or as an effect during freezing.

  As shown in FIG. 30D, for the reels other than one reel (for example, the right reel), a combination of symbols is derived at a predetermined position on the pay line LN that is the same as that during non-freezing. For this reason, for example, the position from which the symbol combination is derived differs greatly depending on whether the symbol combination is derived for all reels, for example, when it is not frozen. Can be prevented.

  During the freeze, only for the reel that is finally stopped, a combination of symbols is temporarily derived at a position different from that during the non-freeze. For this reason, it can make it easy for a player to notice that it is a combination of symbols during freezing.

  Seven-out numbers such as red 7-line, blue 7-line, white 7-line, etc. are display results derived only in the pseudo game being frozen. For this reason, it can make it easy for a player to notice that it is a combination of symbols during freezing.

  As shown in FIG. 4, on the assumption that the 21 symbols of each reel are arranged at a predetermined interval, as shown in FIG. 30 (d), the position where the specific position is less than half of the predetermined interval from the predetermined position It is set to become. In this way, since the specific position is a position that is less than half of the predetermined interval from the predetermined position, it is possible to prevent the position from which the symbol combination is derived from being greatly different between when not frozen and when frozen. it can.

  When the corresponding reel is stopped by operating a stop switch that is not involved in the progress of the game in the freeze state, that is, when control similar to that when the stop switch is operated in a state of being involved in the progress of the game is performed The phase signal is output so as to vibrate up and down even when the reel stops, and the phase signal continues to change until the reel starts to rotate again. That is, the phase signal always changes before 500 ms, which is the minimum period during which the phase signals of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R do not change. On the other hand, when all reels are stopped by operating the single BET switch 5 that is not involved in the progress of the game in the freeze state, that is, when the stop switch is operated in a state of being involved in the progress of the game. When similar control is performed, when the reel is stopped, the phase signal is not changed for 500 ms or more, and the reel is stopped.

  For this reason, when the reel is stopped in accordance with the operation of the stop switch, the player can clearly recognize whether it is stopped as a result of the game or as an effect during freezing. In addition, in the situation where it is clear whether it has been stopped as a result of the game or as an effect during the freeze by accompanying the operation of one BET switch 5, the effect during the freeze is stopped by stopping the reel for 500 ms or more. It is possible to make the player recognize the stop position of the reel derived as.

  In a frozen state, the reel is stopped by operating the single BET switch 5 provided on the front surface of the operation panel 1c constituting the front door 1b, that is, on the same surface as the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R. Control is performed. For this reason, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in a state where the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are involved in the progress of the game, that is, when the stop operation is effective, the frozen state is almost the same as when the stop operation is performed. In this case, the reel can be stopped by performing an operation using an operating means other than the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, so that the player can perform the operation without feeling uncomfortable.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although main embodiment in this invention has been described, this invention is not restricted to said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[Judgment procedure]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, the procedure for determination is not associated with the first left stop that is the recommended procedure, and is associated with the pressing order other than the first left stop. However, it is not limited to this.

  For example, the first left stop that is the recommended procedure may be associated with the determination procedure. However, in this case, among the first left stop which is the recommended procedure and the pushing order other than the first left stop, the first left stop is higher than the ratio of the first left stop for the determination procedure. It is better that the ratio of push order other than is higher.

  For example, when the normal replay is won, the middle left and right determination procedures are associated with the stop order type 0, while the middle and left determination procedures are associated with the stop order type 1. The middle right / left determination procedure is associated with stop order type 2, the right / left middle determination procedure is associated with stop order type 3, and the right middle left determination procedure is associated with stop order type 4. May be associated with each other. In this case, when the normal replay is won, the determination procedure corresponding to the first left stop which is the recommended procedure is one type, whereas the determination corresponding to the middle first stop which is the pushing order other than the recommended procedure. There are two types of procedures and two types of determination procedures corresponding to the right first stop.

  For example, there are three types of left-middle bells (left-middle bells 1 to 3) that use the middle left and right as the correct procedure and the determination procedure, while the middle and left and right are the correct procedure and the determination procedure. 9 types of middle left bells (middle left bell 1-9), 9 types of middle right bells (middle right bell 1-9) with middle right left as correct procedure and judgment procedure, right right middle In addition, nine types of right and left bells for determination procedures (right and left bells 1 to 9) and nine types of right middle bell for right and left bells as correct procedures and determination procedures (right and middle bells 1 to 9) It may be what is provided. In this case, when one of the push order bells is won, there are three types of determination procedures corresponding to the first left stop which is the recommended procedure (left middle bell 1 to 3), while other than the recommended procedure 18 kinds of determination procedures corresponding to the middle first stop in the pressing order (middle left bell 1-9 and middle right bell 1-9), 18 kinds of determination procedures corresponding to the right first stop (right left bell 1) ~ 9 and right middle bell 1-9).

  Alternatively, when the combination that uses the first left stop as the determination procedure, the combination that uses the middle first stop as the determination procedure, and the combination that uses the right first stop as the determination procedure, each has the same number of types. In this case, the probability of winning the combination having the middle first stop as the determination procedure and the combination having the right first stop as the determination procedure is more than the probability of winning the combination having the left first stop as the determination procedure. It may be expensive.

  As described above, the determination procedure may have a higher ratio of the push order other than the recommended procedure in the push order other than the recommended procedure and the recommended procedure. In this way, even though the determination procedure is not notified by the determination navigation effect by the sub-control unit 91, even if the stop switch is operated by the player at the first left stop which is the recommended procedure, The main control unit 41 reduces the possibility that the determination procedure matches the actual pressing order. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the predetermined control from being executed at an erroneous timing that is not intended in design.

  In the present embodiment, the recommended procedure is the first left stop (left middle right, left and right middle), but this is not a limitation, and other procedures may be used as the recommended procedure. Further, only the left middle right of the first left stop may be the recommended procedure. In this case, the right and left middle may be associated with the determination procedure. Furthermore, of the recommended procedures, left middle right and pushing order other than left middle right, for the judgment procedure, the ratio of the pushing order other than left middle right than the ratio of left middle right May be associated with high.

[About correct answer procedure]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, the correct first procedure is not associated with the first left stop, which is the recommended procedure, and is associated with a pressing order other than the first left stop. However, it is not limited to this.

  For example, the left first stop, which is a recommended procedure, may be associated with the correct procedure. However, in this case, among the first left stop that is the recommended procedure and the pushing order other than the first left stop, the correct procedure is other than the first left stop than the ratio of the first left stop. It is better that the ratio of the order of pushing is higher.

  For example, there are three types of left-middle bells (left-middle bells 1 to 3) that use the middle left and right as the correct procedure and the determination procedure, while the middle and left and right are the correct procedure and the determination procedure. 9 types of middle left bells (middle left bell 1-9), 9 types of middle right bells (middle right bell 1-9) with middle right left as correct procedure and judgment procedure, right right middle In addition, nine types of right and left bells for determination procedures (right and left bells 1 to 9) and nine types of right middle bell for right and left bells as correct procedures and determination procedures (right and middle bells 1 to 9) are provided. It may be what is provided. In this case, when one of the push order bells is won, the correct procedure corresponding to the first left stop which is the recommended procedure becomes three types (left middle bell 1 to 3), while the push procedures other than the recommended procedure are pushed. There are 18 types of correct answer procedures corresponding to the middle first stop (middle left bell 1-9 and middle right bell 1-9), and 18 types of correct answer procedures corresponding to the right first stop (right left bell 1-9). The middle right bell 1-9).

  Alternatively, there are a role in which the first left stop is the correct procedure and the determination procedure, a role in which the middle first stop is the correct procedure and the determination procedure, and a role in which the right first stop is the correct procedure and the determination procedure. In the case where the same number of types are used, the combination of the first left stop as the correct procedure and the determination procedure is set to the right and the first right than the probability of winning the combination that uses the first left stop as the correct procedure and the determination procedure. The probability of winning the combination that makes the stop a correct procedure and a determination procedure may be higher.

  As described above, in the correct answer procedure, in the push order other than the recommended procedure and the recommended procedure, the ratio of the push order other than the recommended procedure may be higher than the ratio of the recommended procedure. In this way, even if the player operates the stop switch in the first left stop, which is the recommended procedure, the possibility of winning the middle bell as the leading role is reduced. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the payout rate from becoming excessively high when the player does not intend in terms of design even though the AT is not controlled, and the player becomes too advantageous.

  In this embodiment, when the winning order is won, the correct answer procedure is used to win the middle bell, which is the leading role, and there are eight more medals than the three medals corresponding to the number of bets. The medal was paid out. Therefore, in order to prevent the payout rate from becoming too high and the player becomes too advantageous, there is no recommended procedure in the correct procedure, or there is no recommended procedure or a procedure other than the recommended procedure in the correct procedure. In the pushing order, the ratio of the pushing order other than the recommended procedure is higher than the percentage of the recommended procedure. However, an example in which the player becomes too advantageous is not limited to winning the leading role.

  For example, when the push order bell is won, the same medal number is paid out when the correct answer procedure is used and when the correct answer procedure is used, but when the correct answer procedure is used, the correct answer procedure is used. It may be advantageous in other respects (for example, the winning probability of the navigation stock lottery is increased, a special effect is executed, etc.) than when it is performed.

  For example, depending on the order in which the stop switch is pressed, a combination in which the player is in an advantageous state (for example, a promoted replay that shifts to an RT state where the replay probability is high) or a combination that is not in an unfavorable state (for example, the replay probability is low) Push to make a difference between winning a prize in a maintenance replay that does not transition to a non-RT state, or winning a role in which the player enters a disadvantaged state (for example, a fall replay that transitions to a non-RT state with a low replay probability) When a forward replay is provided, and the winning push replay is won, the player wins a role that is in an advantageous state or an unfavorable state when operated in the correct procedure, and is operated in an incorrect procedure. May be awarded to a role that is in a disadvantageous state for the player. There is no recommended procedure for the correct answer procedure in such a push order replay, or the push order other than the recommended procedure is out of the recommended procedure in the push order other than the recommended procedure and the recommended procedure. By increasing a certain ratio, it is possible to prevent a game with a high replay probability even though it is not controlled by the AT. Furthermore, since it can be prevented from becoming too advantageous, it can be advantageous in other respects such as increasing the winning probability of the navigation stock lottery, and the range of design can be expanded.

[About judgment role]
In the present embodiment, a normal replay or a push order bell is used as a determination combination for performing a determination navigation effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other combinations may be used. For example, the above-described push order replay may be provided, and the push order replay may be used as a determination role.

[About the rendering state of the sub-control unit 91 specified by the main control unit 41]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 has specified whether or not it is in the preparation state by causing the sub-control unit 91 to perform the determination navigation effect that notifies the determination procedure. May be specified. For example, the main control unit 41, on the sub-control unit 91 side, the lottery probability regarding an advantageous gaming state such as a lottery mode (high probability mode, low probability mode) in the navigation stock lottery, the number of navigation stocks acquired and the navigation stock Related to the right to make a transition to an advantageous gaming state, such as the presence or absence of a game, the number of games in the advantageous gaming state and the continuation rate, the ease of execution of a premier effect or setting suggestion effect, the effect type, the wallpaper of the mobile terminal to the player Or the presence or absence of the display of the two-dimensional code for giving music, the presence or absence of the wallpaper of a portable terminal, or the giving of music, etc. may be specified. Furthermore, the main control unit 41 specifies the production state other than the advantage controlled by the sub control unit 91, for example, the abnormality determined by the sub control unit 91, the possibility of fraud, and the time. It may be a thing.

[About pseudo games]
In the present embodiment, when the freeze is executed, the main control unit 41 determines the display result (red 7 aligned, blue 7 aligned, white 7 aligned) tentatively derived in the pseudo game by lottery. . However, it is not limited to this.

  For example, when the freeze is executed, the sub-control unit 91 may determine a display result temporarily derived in the pseudo game by lottery. In this case, the display result to be temporarily derived may be determined differently according to the number of navigation stocks acquired by the navigation stock lottery. Further, the display result determined by the sub-control unit 91 may be specified by the main control unit 41 by the determination navigation effect.

  For example, the sub-control unit 91 executes a determination navigation effect that notifies the first procedure when the determination result is won when the display result to be temporarily derived is determined to be aligned in red 7, and the provisionally derived display result is obtained. When it is determined that the blue 7 match is selected, the determination navigation effect that notifies the second procedure is executed when the determination role is selected, and when the display result to be temporarily derived is determined to be the white 7 match, the determination role is selected. Sometimes, a determination navigation effect that notifies the third procedure may be executed. If it does in this way, the main control part 41 will specify that red 7 is aligned if the actual pushing order by the player at the time of winning the determination combination is the first procedure, and if it is the second procedure It can be specified that blue 7 is aligned, and if it is the third procedure, it can be specified that white 7 is aligned.

  In the present embodiment, in the pseudo game, the symbols (red 7, blue 7, white 7) that are 4 frames or more ahead of the time when the reel is stopped can be drawn onto the winning line LN and stopped. However, it is not limited to this. For example, in the same manner as in a normal game, only the symbol that is first within 4 frames from the time when the reel is stopped may be drawn on the winning line LN and stopped. Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the white 7 is arranged away from the red 7 and the blue 7 in the reel arrangement. For this reason, in the pseudo game, if the symbols are drawn on the winning line LN only within 4 frames, in order to derive the 7-matched output as much as possible, the effect of deriving the 7-matched output shown in FIG. The character image of “Align red 7 or blue 7!” May be displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 to prompt the user to derive the red 7 alignment or the blue 7 alignment. .

[Determination of production state by main control unit 41]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, when the count value of the start determination counter reaches 3, the main control unit 41 specifies that the effect state of the sub control unit 91 is the preparation state. It was a thing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the start determination counter reaches another number such as 2 or 4, the main control unit 41 specifies that the effect state of the sub-control unit 91 is the preparation state. Also good.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, the main control unit 41 clears the count value of the start determination counter when the determination procedure and the actual push order do not match. Not limited to this, the count value of the start determination counter may be maintained as it is.

  In the present embodiment, the count value of the start determination counter is incremented by 1 when the determination procedure matches the actual pressing order regardless of whether the normal replay or the pressing order bell is won. For this reason, for example, in the period until winning the push order bell, even when the normal replay is won three times and the determination procedure matches the actual push order three times, the main control unit 41 performs the sub-control. The production state of the unit 91 is specified and controlled to be specified as a preparation state. However, in this case, since the player has not won the push order bell in the determination period until the predetermined control is performed after acquiring the navigation stock, the player pays out medals by winning the middle bell by the determination navigation effect. I can't accept it.

  Therefore, the condition for the main control unit 41 to specify the effect state of the sub-control unit 91 is that at least once in the determination period until the predetermined control is performed after acquiring the navigation stock, by winning the push order bell. It may include that the determination procedure matches the actual pressing order. For example, even when the count value of the start determination counter reaches 3, if the count value is a determination based on the normal replay winning, the predetermined control is not executed, and then the determination is made by winning the push order bell. When the procedure matches the actual pressing order, the main control unit 41 may specify that the effect state of the sub-control unit 91 is the preparation state and perform predetermined control. In this way, in the determination period until the predetermined control is performed after acquiring the navigation stock, the player can receive a medal payout by winning the middle bell at the time of winning the push order bell at least once. .

[About prescribed control]
In the present embodiment, as the predetermined control performed by the main control unit 41, the external output of the AT signal and the execution of the freeze are exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the main control unit 41 may perform only one of the external output of the AT signal and the execution of the freeze as the predetermined control. As long as the main control unit 41 specifies an effect state controlled by the sub-control unit 91 and performs according to the specified effect state, the predetermined control may be any control.

[About processing related to freeze]
In the present embodiment, the configuration in which control is performed to stop the corresponding reels by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the freeze state is illustrated. However, by operating any one of the stop switches It is good also as a structure by which control which stops a some reel is performed. Furthermore, when the reel is stopped by operating a stop switch that is not involved in the progress of the game in the frozen state, that is, when control similar to that when the stop switch is operated in a state that is involved in the progress of the game is performed. The phase signal may always change before 500 ms, which is the minimum period during which the phase signal of the reel motor does not change, when the reel is stopped as a result of the game by the reel stop operation. If comprised in this way, when a reel stops with operation of a stop switch, a player can be made to recognize clearly whether it stopped as a result of a game, or it stopped as an effect during freezing.

  In the present embodiment, when a corresponding reel is stopped by operating a stop switch that is not involved in the progress of the game in the freeze state, the phase is set so as to vibrate up and down even if the reel stops. Although it is the structure which performs control which outputs a signal, it is not restricted to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 34, when the corresponding reel is completely stopped by operating a stop switch that is not involved in the progress of the game in the frozen state, the phase signal of the reel motor is not changed after the reel stops. However, the phase signal may always be changed before 500 ms, which is the minimum period in which the phase signal of the reel motor does not change, when the reel is stopped as a result of the game by the reel stop operation.

  For example, after the final stop operation during the freeze, all the reels may be re-rotated before 500 ms elapses from the reel stop by the operation. In addition, after the first and second stop operations are performed during the freeze, all the reels may be re-rotated before 500 ms elapses from each reel stop. Even in such a configuration, when the corresponding reel is stopped in accordance with the operation of the stop switch, the player can clearly recognize whether it is stopped as a result of the game or as an effect during freezing. be able to.

  Furthermore, when the corresponding reel is stopped by operating a stop switch that is not involved in the progress of the game in the frozen state, a control that outputs a phase signal so that it slowly swings up and down even if the reel stops It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which control is performed so that the phase signal is output so that the movement is so small that it can be recognized if it is looked at carefully but cannot be recognized at first glance.

  In the present embodiment, when a corresponding reel is stopped by operating a stop switch that is not involved in the progress of the game in the freeze state, the reel starts to rotate again without the start switch 7 being operated thereafter. And although it is the structure where stop operation becomes effective when it becomes constant speed rotation, it is not restricted to this. For example, when a corresponding reel is stopped by operating a stop switch that is not involved in the progress of the game in the frozen state, the reel is again operated by performing some operation such as operation of the start switch 7 or the MAXBET switch 6 thereafter. It is good also as a structure where stop operation becomes effective when rotation of this starts and becomes constant speed rotation.

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which control is performed to stop all reels by operating the single BET switch 5 once in the frozen state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which the single BET switch 5 is operated a plurality of times so that the corresponding reels are stopped.

  In the present embodiment, the single BET switch 5 is applied as an operation means other than the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are means for stopping the reel by being operated in the freeze state. However, instead of the single-sheet BET switch 5, a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, a checkout switch 10, and the like may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, when a corresponding reel is stopped by operating a stop switch or a single BET switch 5 that is not involved in the progress of the game in the frozen state, a game is played according to the derived reel stop position. Benefits with different degrees of advantage for the person may be given. According to this, since the advantage for the player is suggested according to the derived reel stop position, it is possible to focus attention on the reel stop mode derived by the player's operation in the frozen state. .

  For example, an expected value of the number of AT games to be added may be suggested according to the reel stop position derived by the player's operation in the freeze state. Furthermore, there is a configuration that suggests the possibility that an additional number of AT games will be determined in the extra lottery according to the reel stop position derived by the player's operation in the frozen state. A configuration that suggests the possibility of winning, or a configuration that indicates the expected value of the number of winning Navistock in the Navistock lottery may be used.

  Even in this case, attention can be paid to the reel stop mode derived by the player's operation in the frozen state. Further, in a configuration in which a special role is provided and controlled to a frozen state when a general role that can be simultaneously elected with the special role is controlled, a reel stop position derived by a player's operation in the frozen state when the general role is won Accordingly, even if the possibility of simultaneously winning a special combination is suggested, it is possible to focus attention on the reel stop mode derived by the player's operation in the frozen state.

  Here, the privilege advantageous to the player determines the right (whether or not the advantageous state is generated) that can be shifted to the advantageous state advantageous to the player (AT in the present embodiment). Games that have a high expectation value for being given a medal and a right to be notified of an operation mode for deriving a display result advantageous to a player) The right to be controlled by the state, the right to notify whether or not the current gaming state is advantageous to the player, the period to be controlled to the advantageous state (the number of fixed games, the average number of games that vary depending on the end condition) Etc.) may be directly advantageous for the player. Further, although it is not directly advantageous to the player, the privilege may be indirectly advantageous to the player, for example, a condition for obtaining the privilege on the Internet.

  Moreover, the structure which stops only one reel by a player's operation in a freeze state may be sufficient. Further, when the corresponding left reel is stopped by operating the stop switch 8L or the single BET switch 5 that is not involved in the progress of the game in the freeze state, the left reel is stopped while the stop operation is valid. When the reel stop control is performed with the data used when the reel stop control is performed in a state in which the reel stop control is performed while the stop operation is valid, using the stop control table applied sometimes It can be used to reduce the program capacity.

  Even when the stop operation is performed while the stop operation is valid, the stop control table is used to perform the stop control, and the stop control table is also used when the reel stop control is performed in the frozen state. Good. As stop control performed when stop operation is performed in a state where the stop operation is valid, stop control is performed by specifying a stop position from a stop position table capable of specifying a stoppable position and stopping the reel at the specified stop position. Configuration, configuration that performs stop control for searching and specifying a stop position that can be stopped at the timing when the stop operation is performed, and stopping the reel at the specified stop position, without using a stop control table or a stop position table, stop control table Stop control using, stop control using stop position table, configuration using stop control by searching and specifying stop positions that can be stopped without using stop control table or stop position table, stop control table or stop The position table may be partially changed to perform stop control. According to such a configuration, the program capacity can be increased by using the data (including the processing program) used when the reel stop control is performed in a state where the stop operation is effective, also when performing the reel stop control in the freeze state. Can be reduced.

  Further, when the reel stop control is performed in the freeze state, the reel stop control may be performed using data different from the data used when the reel stop control is performed with the stop operation being effective. With such a configuration, in the freeze state, it is possible to perform special stop control different from the normal stop control, and it is possible to enhance the effect of rendering by the reel stop mode during the freeze state. Furthermore, when performing reel stop control in the freeze state, a configuration using data used when performing reel stop control while the stop operation is valid, and performing reel stop control while the stop operation is valid It is also possible to provide both a configuration for performing reel stop control using data different from the data used at times. With such a configuration, it is possible to perform special stop control different from normal stop control in the frozen state while reducing the program capacity.

  The freeze control may be such that a predetermined freeze period is set based on the establishment of the delay condition, thereby delaying the progress of the game as compared with the case where the delay period is not set. For example, when a delay condition is established when a specific winning situation is established, and a freeze period is set after the start operation based on the established condition, the delay period is not established and the freeze period is not set because the delay condition is not established. Only the progress of the game may be delayed. That is, the freeze control may delay the progress of the game by setting a freeze period that is not normally set when the delay condition is satisfied.

  Furthermore, the freeze control may be such that the progress of the game is delayed as compared with the case where it is not extended by extending a predetermined wait period by a predetermined period based on the establishment of the delay condition. For example, a delay condition is established when a specific winning situation is established, and a wait period (8 seconds) obtained by extending a wait period (5 seconds) after a start operation provided in advance based on the establishment of a predetermined period (3 seconds). (Second), the progress of the game may be delayed by a predetermined period (3 seconds) rather than the wait period (5 seconds) when not extending. In other words, the freeze control may be such that the progress of the game is delayed by extending the wait period that is normally set by a predetermined period when the delay condition is satisfied.

[Relationship between specified position and specific position]
In the present embodiment, as the predetermined position, the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are exemplified as positions on the winning line LN, and the specific position is a position shifted by a half symbol below the winning line LN. Was illustrated. However, the predetermined position and the specific position are not limited to this as long as they are different positions.

  For example, in a slot machine provided with a plurality of winning lines, the predetermined position may be a plurality of positions on each of the plurality of winning lines. In this case, the specific position is the plurality of predetermined lines. Any position different from the position may be used. The specific position with respect to the predetermined position is not limited to a position shifted downward, but may be a position shifted upward (a position obtained by subtracting the number of sliding frames). The shift width is not limited to 0.5 frames (8 steps when the number of steps corresponding to one symbol is 16 steps), as long as the player can recognize the shift. It may be 0.5 frames or less. A plurality of types of specific positions may be defined, and for each stop operation, one specific position may be determined from the plurality of types of specific positions, and a symbol may be derived at the one specific position.

  In the present embodiment, the example in which the symbol is stopped at a specific position only for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that are finally stopped during the freeze has been described. Only one reel (right reel 2R) may be stopped at a specific position. Furthermore, not only a part of the reels 2L to 2R but also all the reels 2L to 2R may be stopped at a specific position.

  In the present embodiment, a predetermined symbol is aligned on a horizontal line such as a winning line LN or invalid lines LM1 and LM2 during a freeze (half reel shift for one reel), or an oblique line such as invalid lines LM3 and LM4. The case where they are aligned on the line (half-frame shift for one reel) has been described. However, during freezing, the predetermined symbols may be aligned only on diagonal lines (half-frame shift for one reel) and stopped. As a result, it is possible to make it harder to notice that a predetermined symbol is stopped at a position shifted by half a frame for one reel as compared with the case where it is stopped on the horizontal line. Further, on the contrary, during freezing, a predetermined symbol may be stopped only by aligning on a horizontal line (half-frame shift for one reel). As a result, it is possible to make it easier to notice that a predetermined symbol is stopped at a position shifted by half a frame with respect to one reel as compared with the case of stopping on an oblique line.

[Control at the start of reel rotation during freeze]
In the present embodiment, the reel control is performed at the same rotation direction and rotation speed during freezing as during non-freezing. However, it is not limited to this. For example, during freezing, at least one of the rotational direction and rotational speed may be different from that during non-freezing. By doing so, confusion between freezing and non-freezing can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which a pseudo game for starting and stopping the rotation of a reel is performed once during one freeze, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the pseudo game may be executed a plurality of times by starting and stopping the rotation of the reel a plurality of times during one freeze. Thereby, the degree of intervention in the pseudo game during the freeze can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Stop position when operating a single BET switch during freeze]
In the present embodiment, the example in which the symbol is stopped at a specific position when the single BET switch 5 is operated during the freeze has been described. However, when a means different from the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, which is a means for stopping the reel in order to derive the result of one game, is operated, the derived result becomes the target of winning determination. It can be assumed that the player knows that it is not a display result but a temporary display result that is not a target for winning determination. For this reason, the position where the symbol is stopped when the predetermined operation receiving means is operated during the freeze is not limited to the specific position, and may be the same predetermined position as during the non-freeze.

[About reel LED]
In the present embodiment, an example in which nine LEDs are provided corresponding to 3 × 3 = 9 symbols when symbols are stopped on the winning line LN has been described. Even when a symbol is stopped at a position, an LED corresponding to the symbol and symbols before and after the symbol may be provided. In this case, when a symbol is stopped at a specific position during the freeze, an LED corresponding to the symbol may be turned on. Further, the lighting mode may be a mode different from that during non-freezing. Thereby, it is possible to make the player more clearly grasp that the stopped combination of symbols is stopped during the freeze.

[About reels subject to reel control during freeze]
In the present embodiment, the example in which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are subject to reel control during the freeze has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to controlling a plurality of reels, and only a part of the reels are controlled by the reel. You may make it become the object of. For example, during freezing, only the left reel 2L may be subject to reel control. For example, during freezing, only the left reel 2L is started to rotate, and the left reel 2L is maintained in a stopped state (vertical vibration) in response to a stop operation. Thereafter, the frozen state is ended and the reels 2L to 2R are stopped. The rotation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R may be accepted as an operation related to the progress of the game when the rotation is started at a constant speed. Alternatively, after starting the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R before starting the freeze, the operation is shifted to the freeze state, and only the operation to the stop switch 8L and the single BET switch 5 is enabled. The left reel 2L is maintained in a stopped state (vertical vibration) for a certain period of time, and then the freeze state is terminated. Since the reels 2C, 2C, and 2R are kept rotating during that time, only the left reel 2L starts to rotate. Then, when the rotation speed is constant, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R may be accepted as an operation related to the progress of the game.

[Minimum period for complete stoppage]
In the present embodiment, 500 msec is exemplified as the minimum period for completely stopping the reel during non-freezing. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The minimum period may be any period that is longer than the time required from the reel stop to the start of reel rotation in the next game, regardless of how it is operated during non-freezing. It may be a period longer than the time required to operate the start switch 7 immediately after the number of bets is automatically set by winning and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R actually start to rotate.

[Freeze timing]
In the present embodiment, the example in which the freeze is generated when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game has been described. However, the timing for generating the freeze is not limited to this, and when the game ends, Any timing such as when the first stop operation is performed may be used. When a freeze is generated when the game is over, the bet operation for setting the bet amount and the activation of the inserted medal sensor 31 may be delayed, or the activation of the start switch 7 may be delayed. In addition, when the freeze is generated when the first stop operation is performed, the activation of the stop switch for the second stop may be delayed.

[About communication mode]
In the present embodiment, only one-way communication from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91 is possible. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and bidirectional communication is possible for some signals or all signals. There may be. However, even if it is configured to be capable of bidirectional communication, information regarding the rendering state of the sub-control unit 91 (for example, information regarding whether or not it is in the ready state) is at least from the sub-control unit 91. It is preferable that transmission to the main control unit 41 is impossible.

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

  In the above embodiment, a slot machine that uses medals and credits to set the bet number is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball is used as a game value to calculate the bet number. It may be a slot machine to be set or a fully credit type slot machine that sets a bet amount using only credit as a gaming value. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set 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 plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls can be used in combination. 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 game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls by winning. Any of these may be a slot machine.

  As the present embodiment, the slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game media is paid to the player's hand when a win occurs. You may employ | adopt the enclosed slot machine which adds a game point (score), without taking out. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine.

  In the present embodiment, “ratio (ratio, probability)” is exemplified, but “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this, and for example, among values in the range of 0% to 100%, It may be a value including 0%, a value including 100%, or a value not including 0% and 100%.

  It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 32L, 32C, 32R reel motor, 41 main control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 91 sub control unit, 140 hall computer, 200 data counter, 1000 external output board.

Claims (4)

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,
Game control means for controlling the game;
Production control means for controlling production;
A derivation operation means operated by a player to derive a display result;
The game control means includes
A pre-determining means for determining display results that are allowed to be derived before the display results are derived;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result according to the determination by the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
A predetermined operation mode determination unit that determines a predetermined operation mode from a plurality of types of operation modes when it is determined by the prior determination unit that the derivation of the predetermined display result is permitted;
Predetermined control information transmission means for transmitting predetermined control information capable of specifying the predetermined operation aspect determined by the predetermined operation aspect determination means to the effect control means,
The production control means includes
Predetermined production state control means for controlling to a predetermined production state;
An informing means for informing the predetermined operation mode when the predetermined control information is received in the predetermined effect state;
The game control means includes
When it is determined by the predetermining means that the derivation of the predetermined display result is permitted, the predetermined effect state is controlled based on the operation of the derivation operating means in the predetermined operation mode. Production state specifying means for specifying the effect,
Predetermined control execution means for executing predetermined control when the effect state specifying means specifies that the effect state is controlled to the predetermined effect state;
Of the recommended operation mode recommended for the player and the operation modes other than the recommended operation mode, the ratio of the predetermined operation mode is an operation mode other than the recommended operation mode than the ratio of the recommended operation mode Is higher,
The derivation control unit is configured to perform the derivation in a specific operation mode corresponding to the specific display result among the plurality of types of operation modes when the prior determination unit determines to allow the derivation of the specific display result. When the operation means is operated, control for deriving the first display result is performed. When the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode, control for deriving the second display result is performed.
When the first display result is derived, the player is more advantageous than when the second display result is derived,
The specific operation mode is a slot machine that is an operation mode other than the recommended operation mode. 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,
Game control means for controlling the game;
Production control means for controlling production;
A derivation operation means operated by a player to derive a display result;
The game control means includes
A pre-determining means for determining display results that are allowed to be derived before the display results are derived;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result according to the determination by the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
A predetermined operation mode determination unit that determines a predetermined operation mode from a plurality of types of operation modes when it is determined by the prior determination unit that the derivation of the predetermined display result is permitted;
Predetermined control information transmission means for transmitting predetermined control information capable of specifying the predetermined operation aspect determined by the predetermined operation aspect determination means to the effect control means,
The production control means includes
Predetermined production state control means for controlling to a predetermined production state;
An informing means for informing the predetermined operation mode when the predetermined control information is received in the predetermined effect state;
The game control means includes
When it is determined by the predetermining means that the derivation of the predetermined display result is permitted, the predetermined effect state is controlled based on the operation of the derivation operating means in the predetermined operation mode. Production state specifying means for specifying the effect,
Predetermined control execution means for executing predetermined control when the effect state specifying means specifies that the effect state is controlled to the predetermined effect state;
Of the recommended operation mode recommended for the player and the operation modes other than the recommended operation mode, the ratio of the predetermined operation mode is an operation mode other than the recommended operation mode than the ratio of the recommended operation mode Is higher,
The derivation control unit is configured to perform the derivation in a specific operation mode corresponding to the specific display result among the plurality of types of operation modes when the prior determination unit determines to allow the derivation of the specific display result. When the operation means is operated, control for deriving the first display result is performed. When the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode, control for deriving the second display result is performed.
When the first display result is derived, the player is more advantageous than when the second display result is derived,
In the specific operation mode, the ratio of the operation modes other than the recommended operation mode is higher than the ratio of the recommended operation mode among the operation modes other than the recommended operation mode and the recommended operation mode. Slot machine. 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,
Game control means for controlling the game;
Production control means for controlling production;
A derivation operation means operated by a player to derive a display result;
The game control means includes
A pre-determining means for determining display results that are allowed to be derived before the display results are derived;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result according to the determination by the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
A predetermined operation mode determination unit that determines a predetermined operation mode from a plurality of types of operation modes when it is determined by the prior determination unit that the derivation of the predetermined display result is permitted;
Predetermined control information transmission means for transmitting predetermined control information capable of specifying the predetermined operation aspect determined by the predetermined operation aspect determination means to the effect control means,
The production control means includes
Predetermined production state control means for controlling to a predetermined production state;
An informing means for informing the predetermined operation mode when the predetermined control information is received in the predetermined effect state;
The game control means includes
When it is determined by the predetermining means that the derivation of the predetermined display result is permitted, the predetermined effect state is controlled based on the operation of the derivation operating means in the predetermined operation mode. Production state specifying means for specifying the effect,
Predetermined control execution means for executing predetermined control when the effect state specifying means specifies that the effect state is controlled to the predetermined effect state;
The predetermined operation mode is an operation mode other than the recommended operation mode recommended for the player,
The derivation control unit is configured to perform the derivation in a specific operation mode corresponding to the specific display result among the plurality of types of operation modes when the prior determination unit determines to allow the derivation of the specific display result. When the operation means is operated, control for deriving the first display result is performed. When the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode, control for deriving the second display result is performed.
When the first display result is derived, the player is more advantageous than when the second display result is derived,
The specific operation mode is a slot machine that is an operation mode other than the recommended operation mode. 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,
Game control means for controlling the game;
Production control means for controlling production;
A derivation operation means operated by a player to derive a display result;
The game control means includes
A pre-determining means for determining display results that are allowed to be derived before the display results are derived;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result according to the determination by the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
A predetermined operation mode determination unit that determines a predetermined operation mode from a plurality of types of operation modes when it is determined by the prior determination unit that the derivation of the predetermined display result is permitted;
Predetermined control information transmission means for transmitting predetermined control information capable of specifying the predetermined operation aspect determined by the predetermined operation aspect determination means to the effect control means,
The production control means includes
Predetermined production state control means for controlling to a predetermined production state;
An informing means for informing the predetermined operation mode when the predetermined control information is received in the predetermined effect state;
The game control means includes
When it is determined by the predetermining means that the derivation of the predetermined display result is permitted, the predetermined effect state is controlled based on the operation of the derivation operating means in the predetermined operation mode. Production state specifying means for specifying the effect,
Predetermined control execution means for executing predetermined control when the effect state specifying means specifies that the effect state is controlled to the predetermined effect state;
The predetermined operation mode is an operation mode other than the recommended operation mode recommended for the player,
The derivation control unit is configured to perform the derivation in a specific operation mode corresponding to the specific display result among the plurality of types of operation modes when the prior determination unit determines to allow the derivation of the specific display result. When the operation means is operated, control for deriving the first display result is performed. When the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode, control for deriving the second display result is performed.
When the first display result is derived, the player is more advantageous than when the second display result is derived,
In the specific operation mode, the ratio of the operation modes other than the recommended operation mode is higher than the ratio of the recommended operation mode among the operation modes other than the recommended operation mode and the recommended operation mode. Slot machine.

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