JP2015228985A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a decrease in interest of a game.SOLUTION: A sub CPU determines whether or not there is music being selected by a player from a music selection screen in executing performance in a bonus state. The sub CPU outputs sound of any music selected from a music list when no music is selected, and outputs sound of new music when a specific mission is achieved and new music comes to be selectable. When there is any music selected, the sub CPU achieves the specific mission and outputs sound of the music selected, regardless of whether or not new specific performance becomes selectable.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, an execution condition (start condition) is satisfied. Pachinko that enhances the game interest by so-called variable display game, in which multiple types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) are variably displayed on a variable display device, and whether or not to give a predetermined game value is determined according to the display result There is a gaming machine. As another example of a gaming machine, a predetermined number of bets are set for one game using gaming values (medals, coins, gaming balls similar to pachinko gaming machines, credits stored in a storage medium, etc.) Then, there is a slot machine in which a player can start a variable display of a display symbol by operating a start lever, and can give a predetermined game value based on a derived display result. Here, the predetermined game value is given by paying out premium game media such as prize balls and medals, adding the player's score, executing a re-game without using (digesting) the game media, and a specific game state (for example, a big hit game) It is a concept that includes a part or all of control to a gaming state (hereinafter referred to as an advantageous gaming state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state such as (state).

  As an example of such a gaming machine, there is disclosed one in which a player can select a song for a big hit (for example, Patent Document 1). In Patent Document 1, a song that can be selected every time a consecutive jackpot hit occurs, a player can select a favorite song from a plurality of types of songs at the start of the jackpot. If the user does not perform an operation for selecting a music piece, the newly added music piece is automatically output as a sound.

Japanese Patent No. 4896179

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, when a music is added due to a big hit with a long game, if the player does not perform an operation of selecting a music, the newly added music is output as audio. However, since the newly added music is preferentially output regardless of whether or not the player has selected a favorite song during the previous big hit, the song selected during the last big hit In order to output audio even during the big hit this time, the player must perform an operation of selecting again, and the player may be dissatisfied due to the troublesome operation, and there is a possibility that the interest of the game will be reduced. is there.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that prevents a decrease in the interest of the game.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine 700),
Whether any specific effect (for example, “Song A”) is selected by the player from among a plurality of types of specific effects that can be selected by the player (for example, “Song A” to “Song E” in the music list) Determination means for determining whether or not (for example, the processing of steps S1004 and S2007 executed by the sub CPU 91a);
Specific effect adding means (for example, sub CPU 91a) for adding a new specific effect (for example, “Song F”) that can be selected by the player when a predetermined condition (for example, a condition for achieving a specific mission) is established. Process to add new music to be executed)
A specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect (for example, a process in which the sub CPU 91a outputs the music through the speakers 53 and 54).
The specific effect executing means is
When it is determined that the specific effect is not selected, any one of the plurality of types of specific effects (for example, “song A” to “song E”) is executed (for example, sub When the CPU 91a executes the processes of steps S1004, S1008, and S1011) and the predetermined condition is satisfied and the new specific effect can be selected, the new specific effect is executed (for example, the sub CPU 91a Steps S1004, S1008, and S1010 are executed)
When it is determined that the specific effect is selected, the specific effect (for example, “ (For example, the sub CPU 91a executes steps S1004 and S1005)
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, when it is determined that the specific effect is selected, the specific effect selected regardless of whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied and a new specific effect can be selected. Is executed, the player can be dissatisfied with the troublesome operation because the selected specific effect is repeatedly executed without performing the operation of selecting the selected specific effect again. It is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game. In addition, according to such a configuration, when it is determined that the selected specific effect is not selected, a new specific effect can be selected when a predetermined condition is satisfied and a new specific effect can be selected. Since the player is motivated to select a favorite specific effect from a plurality of types of specific effects including a new specific effect, the player will be interested in selecting a specific effect. The fun of gaming is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The specific effect executing means is
If it is determined that the specific effect is not selected, the plurality of types of specific effects are executed in a predetermined order (for example, a setting order) (for example, the sub CPU 91a performs the processes of steps S1004, S1008, and S1011). And when the predetermined condition is satisfied and the new specific effect can be selected, the predetermined specific order is executed between the first specific effect and the last specific effect. (For example, the sub CPU 91a may execute the processes of steps S1004 and S1008 to S1010).

According to such a configuration, when it is determined that the specific effect is not selected, when a predetermined condition is satisfied and a new specific effect can be selected, the predetermined order is the first specific effect. Since the new specific effect is executed during the last specific effect, the player is more new than the gaming machine that does not execute the new specific effect between the first specific effect and the last specific effect. It is possible to reduce a sense of incongruity in executing the specific performance.
In the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is determined that the specific effect is not selected, and any one specific effect among a plurality of types of specific effects (for example, “song A” to “song E” in the music list). (For example, “Song B”) is repeatedly executed (for example, when “Song B” is repeatedly executed), a new specific effect (for example, “Song F”) can be selected by satisfying a predetermined condition. Then, at the end of the specific effect being executed, a new specific effect may be executed instead of the specific effect (for example, “Song F” may be output by voice after the end of “Song B”) ).

(3) In the gaming machines (1) and (2) above,
If it is determined that the specific effect is selected, and the predetermined condition is satisfied and the new specific effect is selectable, the player is informed that the new specific effect is selectable. May be further provided with notification means (for example, processing in which the sub CPU 91a executes the processing of steps S1004, S1006, and S1007 to execute the music addition notification effect).

  According to such a configuration, when it is determined that a specific effect is selected, a new specific effect can be selected when a predetermined condition is satisfied and a new specific effect can be selected. Since the fact is notified, the player can recognize that the new specific effect can be selected even while the selected specific effect is repeatedly executed.

(4) In the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The gaming machine is
Game history information related to a player's game history (for example, total number of games, total number of medals paid out, number of BBs, number of RBs, history of achievement missions, history of executed premier effects, level, experience value, effect setting) The key data (for example, password) generated based on the information including the game history information that can output the information (for example, game history update data, acquired data) in a predetermined mode (for example, two-dimensional code) is input. A game corresponding to the game history information is possible,
The predetermined condition may be satisfied only when the input of the key data from the player is accepted (for example, a specific mission may be achieved only by a game after a password is input). Also good).

  According to such a configuration, the predetermined condition may be satisfied only when the key data input from the player is accepted, so that the player can select a new specific effect. Enter key data and start playing. As a result, a game corresponding to the game history information can be promoted more than a gaming machine in which a predetermined condition may be satisfied without receiving an input of key data.

(5) In the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The gaming machine is
Game history information related to a player's game history (for example, total number of games, total number of medals paid out, number of BBs, number of RBs, history of achievement missions, history of executed premier effects, level, experience value, effect setting) The key data (for example, password) generated based on the information including the game history information that can output the information (for example, game history update data, acquired data) in a predetermined mode (for example, two-dimensional code) is input. A game corresponding to the game history information is possible,
When the input of the key data from the player is accepted, the predetermined condition may be more easily established than when the input of the key data from the player is not accepted (for example, a specific mission may be a password input) The possibility of being achieved by a game after or after a simple start may be higher than after a password is entered or a game that is not a simple start).

  According to such a configuration, when the key data input from the player is accepted, the predetermined condition is more easily established than when the key data input is not accepted, so that the player can select a new specific effect. In order to make it become, it will enter a key data and will come to play. As a result, a game corresponding to the game history information can be promoted more than a gaming machine in which a predetermined condition may be satisfied without receiving an input of key data.

(6) In the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
When it is determined that the specific effect has not been selected, the specific effect executing means is configured to interrupt the condition during execution of the specific effect (for example, a condition that execution of a continuous effect starts in a bonus state, a music start condition, ) Is established and the execution of the specific effect is interrupted, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied and the new specific effect can be selected, the specific effect interrupted when the execution of the specific effect is resumed. Alternatively, the new specific effect may be executed (for example, the sub CPU 91a may execute the processes of steps S2003 to S2009).

  According to such a configuration, when it is determined that the specific effect is not selected, the execution of the specific effect is interrupted, and after the predetermined condition is satisfied and a new specific effect can be selected, the specific effect Since the new specific effect is executed instead of the specific effect that was interrupted when the execution of the game was resumed, the player specified the interrupted new specific effect that became selectable when the execution of the specific effect was interrupted. Recognize that it was executed in place of the production, and that the new specific production is executed rather than the gaming machine in which the new specific production is not executed in place of the specific production suspended when the execution of the specific production is resumed. Can be reduced.

(7) In the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
The specific effect executing means is
Audio output means (for example, an audio output circuit 94) for outputting audio as the specific effect;
Control means for controlling the sound output by the sound output means (for example, the sub-control unit 91);
When a reset condition that can be satisfied by a sound non-output state in which no sound can be output by the control means is satisfied, a reset control means that executes control for resetting the sound output means to an initial state (for example, FIG. 17 (A) to (D), and a process of resetting the audio output circuit 94 at the timings shown in FIGS. 17A to 17D, and a process of steps Sb1 to Sb7 executed by the sub CPU 91a.

  According to such a configuration, it is not necessary to determine whether or not there is an abnormality in the sound output control, and the problem can be reliably recovered without increasing the processing burden when recovering the problem related to the sound output control. be able to.

(8) In the gaming machines (1) to (7) above,
The gaming machine is
A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
After the variable display section is displayed in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display on the variable display section, and a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) that can generate a prize according to the display result. And
Game medium detecting means (for example, inserted medal sensor 31) for detecting the inserted game medium (for example, medal);
Game value storage means for storing a game value (for example, a credit counter which is a credit value) that can be used to set a bet amount in accordance with a bet operation (for example, operation of the MAXBET switch 6 or single BET switch). For example, RAM 41c)
Bet number storage means (for example, RAM 41c) for storing the bet number (for example, the value of a BET counter) set for one game;
At the time of game medium detection in which either the bet number stored in the bet number storage means or the game value stored in the game value storage means is updated according to the detection result by the game medium detection means Update means (for example, processing of steps S30, S33 to S35, S40 executed by the main control unit 41);
When the re-game display result (for example, replay) is derived, the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is updated so that the next game can be started without using the game value. A game derivation update means (for example, the processes of steps S12, S14, and S15 executed by the main control unit 41) may be further provided.

  According to such a configuration, if the re-game display result is derived, the next game can be started without using the game value. Therefore, the player determines whether or not the re-game display result is derived. It becomes interested and the interest of the game is improved.

(9) In the gaming machine of (8) above,
The gaming machine is
After the re-game display result is derived, delay control means for performing delay control for delaying the timing at which the next game can be started until the release condition is satisfied (for example, step S13 executed by the main control unit 41, The process of S85-S93) is further provided,
The release condition is satisfied when the detection result by the game medium detection means becomes a release result (for example, when a medal is detected by a specific sensor)
The game medium detection time update means includes:
The game medium is detected by the game medium detection means after the game is finished without deriving the re-game display result, so that the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is a predetermined upper limit number. When the number is less than (for example, 3), the betting number stored in the betting number storage means is updated, and when the upper limit is reached, the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means is updated. Updating means when detecting the first game medium (for example, processing of steps S33 to S35 executed by the main control unit 41);
After the re-game display result has been derived, the game medium detection means after the betting number stored in the betting number storage means is updated by the re-game derivation updating means and the next game can be started. When the game medium is detected by the second game medium detection time update means for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means (for example, the process of step S40 executed by the main control unit 41). And may be included.

  According to such a configuration, even after the re-game display result is derived, the inserted game media can be updated by the re-game deriving update means and the next game can be started. Since the game medium is detected afterwards, the game value can be updated according to the game medium. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game value from being updated before the betting amount is set after the re-game display result is derived. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the re-game display result is derived without causing a sense of incongruity. Further, after the re-game display result is derived, delay control is performed, and the game medium is inserted, and the detection result by the game medium detection means becomes the release result, so that the delay control is released. As a result, even when the bet number is updated by deriving the replay display result for the player, the next game cannot be started unless the game medium is inserted, and the game medium is inserted. This makes it seem that the next game can be started.

(10) In the gaming machine of (8) above,
The gaming machine is
After the re-game display result is derived, delay control means for performing delay control for delaying the timing at which the next game can be started until the release condition is satisfied (for example, step S13 executed by the main control unit 41, The process of S85-S93) is further provided,
The release condition is satisfied when the detection result by the game medium detection means becomes a release result (for example, when a medal is detected by a specific sensor)
The game medium detection time update means includes:
The game medium is detected by the game medium detection means after the game is finished without deriving the re-game display result, so that the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is a predetermined upper limit number. When the number is less than (for example, 3), the betting number stored in the betting number storage means is updated, and when the upper limit is reached, the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means is updated. Updating means when detecting the first game medium (for example, processing of steps S33 to S35 executed by the main control unit 41);
After the re-game display result is derived, the game medium is detected by the game medium detection means after the re-game derivation update means starts updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage means. And a second game medium detection time update means for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means (for example, insertion (credit) / settlement is allowed after a replay prize is won. The timing may be when an automatic BET by replay winning is started or started).

  According to such a configuration, even after the re-game display result is derived, the inserted game medium is detected after the update of the betting amount by the re-game deriving update means is started. Thus, the game value can be updated according to the game medium. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game value from being updated before the betting amount is set after the re-game display result is derived. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the re-game display result is derived without causing a sense of incongruity. Further, after the re-game display result is derived, delay control is performed, and the game medium is inserted, and the detection result by the game medium detection means becomes the release result, so that the delay control is released. As a result, even when the bet number is updated by deriving the replay display result for the player, the next game cannot be started unless the game medium is inserted, and the game medium is inserted. This makes it seem that the next game can be started.

It is a figure showing the whole game system composition concerning Embodiment 1 of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a portable terminal. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the management server to which the management apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention is applied. It is a front view of the slot machine to which the gaming machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of the combination defined as winning. It is a figure which shows the object combination of the internal lottery classified by game state. It is a figure which shows the experience value provision number according to level and the number of games. (A) is a figure which shows the coin acquisition specification between games, (b) is a figure which shows the stock specification of a stock coin. It is a figure which shows the transition of a main menu screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a music selection screen. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the production | presentation selection process which a slot machine performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the music output control process which a slot machine performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the reset signal output control process which a slot machine performs. It is a timing chart which shows the specific example in the case of resetting an audio | voice output circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which the slot machine which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention performs. It is a flowchart following FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart continued from FIG. 19. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the rip freeze process which a slot machine performs. It is a timing chart which shows the specific example in case the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted after completion | finish of a game. It is a timing chart of the modification of FIG. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine to which the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure in the main board | substrate with which a pachinko game machine is provided.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Embodiment 1]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a gaming system 1001 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system 1001 includes a slot machine 1 to which the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention is applied, and a management server 1200 to which the management device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is applied. Is done.

  The slot machine 1 is installed in a game hall (hall), and the management server 1200 is connected to the Internet network 900. Data exchange between the slot machine 1 and the management server 1200 is performed via a portable terminal 1100 having a two-dimensional code reading function and a connection function to the Internet network 900.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the mobile terminal 1100 of the present embodiment. The mobile terminal 1100 includes a control unit 110, a storage unit 120, an operation unit 130, a display unit 140, a wireless communication unit 150, an antenna 151, and a camera unit 160.

  The storage unit 120 includes a nonvolatile memory such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a flash memory, and a semiconductor memory such as a volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory). The storage unit 120 stores programs and data such as application programs for causing the control unit 110 to execute various functions of the mobile terminal 1100.

  The operation unit 130 includes dial keys, cross operation keys, and other function keys for inputting numbers such as telephone numbers and various data, alphabets, and other characters. Alternatively, the operation unit 130 may be configured to include a touch panel. The operation unit 130 receives an operation input from the user and sends a signal related to the received operation to the control unit 110.

  The display unit 140 includes a liquid crystal display (hereinafter referred to as “LCD”). The display unit 140 may be configured by a display device such as an EL (Electro Luminescence) display. The display unit 140 displays character data and image data supplied from the control unit 110.

  The wireless communication unit 150 transmits a signal received from another mobile terminal or server via the antenna 151 to the control unit 110 and causes the antenna 151 to output a signal to be transmitted from the control unit 110 to the other mobile terminal or server.

  The camera unit 160 captures an image of a shooting target in accordance with the player's operation, converts the captured image into image data, and supplies the image data to the control unit 110. In the present embodiment, the camera unit 160 images a two-dimensional code.

  The control unit 110 includes a microprocessor (Micro Processing Unit, hereinafter referred to as “MPU”). The control unit 110 performs processing on the data from the storage unit 120, the operation unit 130, the display unit 140, the wireless communication unit 150 unit, and the camera unit 160 according to a program such as an application program stored in the storage unit 120. The processed data is supplied to the storage unit 120, the display unit 140, and the wireless communication unit 150.

  In addition to the above configuration, the mobile terminal 1100 may have a voice input / output function and an infrared communication function included in a general mobile phone.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the management server 1200. The management server 1200 has a function as a general Web server. As shown in FIG. 3, the management server 1200 includes a control unit 210, a storage unit 220, an operation unit 230, a display unit 240, and a communication unit 250. Including.

  The storage unit 220 includes a ROM, a RAM, an external storage device such as a flash memory and a hard disk drive, and the like. The storage unit 220 stores programs and data for causing the control unit 210 to execute various functions of the management server 1200.

  The operation unit 230 includes an input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, a keypad, a touch pad, and a touch panel. The operation unit 230 receives an operation input from a user such as an administrator of the management server 1200 and sends a signal related to the received operation to the control unit 210.

  The display unit 240 is configured by an LCD, for example. The display unit 240 may be configured by other display devices such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display or an EL display. The display unit 240 displays character data and image data supplied from the control unit 210.

  The communication unit 250 supplies data received from the mobile terminal 1100 or another server via the Internet network 900 to the control unit 210, and the data supplied from the control unit 210 is supplied to the mobile terminal via the Internet network 900. It is transmitted to 1100 or another server.

  The control unit 210 is configured by an MPU, for example. The control unit 210 processes the data from the storage unit 220, the operation unit 230, the display unit 240, and the communication unit 250 according to the program stored in the storage unit 220, and stores the processed data in the storage unit 220. The operation unit 230, the display unit 240, and the communication unit 250 are supplied. In addition, the control part 210 of this embodiment can acquire date-time data from the RTC (Real Time Clock) 211 with which the motherboard (not shown) with which MPU was attached is provided.

  Next, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. First, the structure and electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the slot machine 1 includes a housing 1 a whose front surface is open, and a front door 1 b that is pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1 a. .

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 5, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R) having a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer periphery are arranged. Are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 4, among the symbols arranged on the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R, three consecutive symbols are provided on the front door 1b. It arrange | positions so that it can see from the see-through window 3. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 6, “black 7”, “net 7 (shaded 7)”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “ A plurality of identifiable symbols such as “Replay”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, “Bell”, and “Orange” are drawn in a predetermined order for each reel 2. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R are displayed in the upper, middle and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIGS. 5 and 7) provided correspondingly. As a result, the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the see-through window 3 while continuously changing. Further, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, so that three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back are provided. ing. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, and is configured so that 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.

  For the front door 1b, a medal insertion portion 4 capable of inserting medals (game value), a medal payout port 9 from which medals are paid out, and a credit (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player) are used. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (in this embodiment, three in any game state) out of a prescribed number of bets determined in accordance with the game state within the range. The settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are returned), and the game is started. Start switch 7 that is operated at the time, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. Out switch 56 (CHANCE buttons) are provided operable by the player.

  The front door 1b also displays a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. Game auxiliary indicator 12, 1BETLED14 that notifies that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the bet number is set to 2, and that the bet number is set to 3 3BETLED 16 for notifying by lighting, insertion request LED 17 for notifying the state where a medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 18 for notifying by lighting that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, weight (previous) Waiting for the reels to start rotating for a certain period of time since the game started Weight in LED19 for notifying by lighting the fact is in state), a game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided to inform is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 7) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C and 22R (see FIG. 7) for notifying that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R is effective are provided. It has been.

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. The set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time, and the validity / invalidity of the stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of the BB, which will be described later (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) A check switch 36a for selecting the automatic settlement function that controls automatic settlement at the end of BB, which will be described later (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation). An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting invalidity and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are provided in a hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 5) provided inside the housing 1a. A medal having a medal insertion sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has been inserted from the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the medal insertion unit 4 and selectively flowed to the hopper tank 34a side. A selector (not shown) and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 7) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  Inside the casing 1a, reel sensors 33L and 33C capable of detecting the reel reference positions of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, the right reel 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C and 32R, and the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, respectively. , 33R (see FIG. 7), an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and medals stored in the hopper tank 34a A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out the medals from the medal payout outlet 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

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

  The front of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state. There are provided a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery to be described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned ON / OFF. .

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 having such a configuration, the player first inserts a medal from the medal insertion unit 4 or sets a bet number 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 pay line L1 (see FIG. 4) becomes valid and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In this embodiment, three bets are defined as the prescribed number of bets regardless of the gaming state, and when the prescribed number of bets is set, the middle stage line L1, which is a winning line, becomes valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the intermediate line L1 set over the symbols arranged in the middle stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the symbols arranged in the lower stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R are straddled. The lower line L3, the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, the lower stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the lower right line L4 set across the symbols arranged in the lower right direction, the lower stage of the left reel 2L The middle stage of the middle reel 2C, the upper stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the four types of the right rising line L5 set across the symbols arranged in the upward direction are defined as the winning lines, and the upper stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R Only the upper stage line L2 set across the symbols arranged in line is defined as an invalid line.

  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 left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3.

  Then, all the reels (right reel 2L, middle reel 2C and right reel 2R) are stopped, so that one game is finished, and a predetermined symbol combination is placed on a valid pay line (valid pay line). (Hereinafter referred to as a combination) stops as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player, Added to credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 4).

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 7, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The gaming control board 40 controls the gaming state, the presentation control board 90 controls the presentation according to the gaming state, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1. To be supplied.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC 100V power from outside. The power supply board 101 generates a DC voltage necessary for driving each electrical component constituting the slot machine 1 from the AC100V power supply, and is connected to the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 connected via the game control board 40. Supply.

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

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

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

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

  The main control unit 41 includes a microcomputer including a main CPU 41a, a RAM 41b, a ROM 41c, and an I / O 41d, and controls a game. The random number generation circuit 42 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates a value each time a pulse is generated. The sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42 and outputs the acquired numerical value to the main control unit 41. The random number generation circuit 42 is set for each type of random number used for the progress of the game, and a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number is determined. The sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random number in accordance with an instruction from the main CPU 41a.

  The configuration for acquiring the random number is not limited to the configuration described above, and is arbitrary. For example, the main CPU 41a may process or update various numerical values by software processing using different random counters based on the numerical values acquired from the sampling circuit 43. In the present embodiment, the range of the above random number value is a 16-bit range, that is, a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

  The switch detection circuit 44 detects detection signals input from switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101. The motor drive circuit 45 performs drive control of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 performs drive control of the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit 47 performs drive control of various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 49 sends a reset signal to the main CPU 41a when power is turned on or when an initialization command is not input from the main CPU 41a.

  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 (described later) stored in the ROM 41c to perform processing related to the progress of the game. Each part of the control circuit mounted on the control board 40 is controlled directly or indirectly. The RAM 41b is used as a work area when the main CPU 41a executes a program. The ROM 41c stores fixed data such as programs executed by the main CPU 41a and various tables. The I / O 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 also supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41b is held while the backup power is being supplied.

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

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect switch 56 (in this embodiment, it is expressed as “CHANCE button” on the outer surface thereof), and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. It has become.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 4), effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above, which are arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. These effect devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

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

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

  The effect control board 90 includes a sub-control unit 91, a display control circuit 92, an LED drive circuit 93, an audio output circuit 94, a reset circuit 95, a switch detection circuit 96, an RTC 97, and a power interruption detection circuit 98. . Note that the RTC 97 of the present embodiment is configured in the same manner as the RTC 211 of the control unit 210, and can acquire date and time data.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 is configured by a microcomputer including a sub CPU 91a, a RAM 91b, a ROM 91c, and an I / O 91d, and controls production. The display control circuit 92 performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90. The LED drive circuit 93 performs drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55. The audio output circuit 94 performs audio output control from the speakers 53 and 54. The reset circuit 95 sends 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. The switch detection circuit 96 detects a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90. The clock device 97 outputs time information including date information and time information. The power interruption detection circuit 98 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and, when detecting a voltage drop, outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a.

  The sub CPU 91a receives various commands for performing an effect upon receiving a command transmitted from the game control board 40, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. . Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). One of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, among the command transmission lines, and the sub CPU 91a receives the strobe signal. An interrupt is generated based on the input to acquire a command from the main control unit 41 and execute a command reception interrupt process to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes an interrupt process (sub), which will be described later, by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval. One of the interrupt terminals of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98, and the sub CPU 91a responds to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. Execute processing (sub). Also, when an unused interrupt occurs in the sub CPU 91a, an unused interrupt process for immediately returning to the original process is executed.

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

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise. The set values may be set in three stages such as 1, 3, 6, 1, 4, H (High), and in seven stages 1 to 7, and need not be limited to six stages.

  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 41b is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Transition to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the 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. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41b of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on with no bet amount set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41b is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by turning the setting key switch 37 to the OFF state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

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

  The main CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41b at the time of activation, confirms the value of the destructive diagnosis data, the RAM parity is 0, and the destructive diagnosis The processing state of the main CPU 41a is returned to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41b on the condition that the value of the business data is also correct. However, when the RAM parity is not 0 (when 1) or the value of the data for destructive diagnosis is not correct, the main CPU 41a determines that the RAM is abnormal, sets a RAM abnormal error code in the register, and sets a RAM abnormal error. The state is changed to disable the progress of the game. Unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormal error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new set value is set in the setting change state described above. It will not be released until

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

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

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

  The important work is a work in which data that is inconvenient if it is initialized at the end of the BB, such as various display devices, LED display data, I / O 41d input / output data, and game time counter. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized at the end of the BB, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, and the total number of medals paid out in the BB. The special work is a work that stores data to be initialized only before the start of setting, such as data for transmitting a command to the effect control board 90 and various software random numbers. The set value work is a work in which a set value used when performing a lottery in the internal lottery process is stored. After initializing 0 before setting is started (before shifting to the setting change mode), 1 is stored. The set value that is corrected and newly set at the end of the setting (when the setting change mode is ended) is stored. The stop phase work is a work in which data indicating the stop phase of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is stored, and data indicating the stop phase is stored when the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are stopped. The Rukoto. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41b is destroyed at the time of activation. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41b, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main CPU 41a is stored, and the unused stack area is established by any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later, as in the unused area. In this case, the used stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a is activated when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are ON, when a RAM error occurs, or when only the setting key switch 37 is ON. When the BB ends, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both OFF and the data in the RAM 41b is not destroyed, six initialization conditions are satisfied when one game ends. When this is done, five types of initialization are performed in different regions that are initialized according to each initialization condition.

  Initialization 0 is performed when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both ON at the time of start-up, and initialization is performed before the transition to the setting change mode or when a RAM abnormality error occurs. In the initialization 0, all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) other than the used stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41b are initialized. Initialization 1 is an initialization performed only when the setting key switch 37 is in an ON state at the time of start-up and shifts to the setting change mode. In the initialization 1, in the storage area of the RAM 41b, All areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) other than the in-use stack area and the stop phase work are initialized. Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the BB. In initialization 2, a general work, an unused area, and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41b. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are OFF at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41b is not destroyed. The stored work, unused area, and unused stack area are initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41b are initialized.

  In this embodiment, initialization 0 and initialization 1 are performed before transition to the setting change mode, but may be performed at the end of the setting change mode, that is, after the setting is confirmed. In this case, if the set value work is initialized, the determined set value is lost. Therefore, the set value work is not initialized.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the prescribed number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state is determined as described above, and the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set. It becomes possible to start the game on the condition. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, there are a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB) and a normal gaming state as the gaming state, and 3 is defined as the specified number of bets in any gaming state. Therefore, regardless of the gaming state, when 3 is set as the bet number, the game can be started. In the present embodiment, the pay lines L1, L3 to L5 are activated when a specified number of bets corresponding to the gaming state are set.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a pattern called a winning combination on an effective winning line (hereinafter simply referred to as a winning line) when all reels (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C and right reel 2R) are stopped. When the combination is complete, a prize is awarded. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition of the game state. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag for the winning combination in the RAM 41b.

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

  As the role in this slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 8, a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB) as a special role and a big bonus (1), (2) (hereinafter referred to as BB (1), (2) Is defined). In addition, watermelon, cherry, and bell are defined as small roles, and replay is defined as a replaying role.

  In any gaming state, a cherry is awarded when the combination of “Cherry-ANY-Bell” or “Cherry-ANY-Replay” is arranged on any of the winning lines for the left reel 2L, that is, the left reel 2L When a “Cherry” symbol is derived on one of the lines and a “Bell” or “Replay” symbol is derived on the winning line where “Cherry” is stopped on the left reel 2L, Two medals are paid out.

  The watermelon is awarded when the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and 15 medals are paid out.

  The bell is awarded when a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and 12 medals are paid out.

  Replay is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay” is aligned on the winning line in the normal gaming state. When the replay wins, no medals are paid out, but the next game can be started without setting the number of wagers again, so three medals corresponding to the number of wagers that no longer require setting in the next game are paid out. This is essentially the same.

  RB is awarded when a combination of “net 7-net 7-black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than RB, and the gaming state shifts to RB. The RB is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player over other gaming states by increasing the winning probability of the small role, especially the bell, and when the 12 games are digested after the RB starts, or a 4-game winning ( When the type of the combination is allowed), it ends either whichever comes first.

  BB (1) is awarded when a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than RB. BB (2) is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than RB.

  When BB (1) (2) wins, the gaming state shifts to BB and simultaneously shifts to RB. When RB ends, if BB has not ended, it shifts to RB again and BB ends. Until the RB state is controlled. In other words, the RB state is always controlled during BB. The BB ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the BB exceeds 480. At the end of the BB, the RB is also ended regardless of whether or not the RB end condition is satisfied.

  Then, the internal lottery of this embodiment is demonstrated. In the internal lottery, whether or not the above winnings are permitted is determined before the display results of all reels (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C and right reel 2R) are derived and displayed (in practice, (When the start switch 7 is detected). In the internal lottery, first, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, the acquired random number for internal lottery and the number of judgment values for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the number of bets and the set value Depending on the situation, a lottery will be held.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the role that is the subject of the internal lottery differs depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state or RB (BB). The subject of the internal lottery also differs depending on whether or not the role is being carried over (normal: normal game state in which special role is not carried over, winning: normal game state in which special role is carried over).

  RB, BB (1), BB (2), RB + watermelon, RB + cherry, BB (1) + watermelon, BB (1) if the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the special role is not carried over + Cherry, BB (2) + Watermelon, BB (2) + Cherry, Replay, Watermelon, Cherry, and Bell are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  If the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the special combination is carried over, the replay, watermelon, cherry, and bell are sequentially read out as the target combinations for the internal lottery.

  If the gaming state is RB (BB), watermelon, cherry, and bell are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values for each combination determined in accordance with the current gaming state and set value is sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery, and when the addition result overflows, the winning combination is won. It is determined to be a thing. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  In the internal lottery, when any winning combination is determined, the main CPU 41a sets a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination determined in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41b. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when the special combination is won, the main CPU 41a sets a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is set. To clear. When the general combination is won, the main CPU 41a sets a general combination winning flag indicating that the general combination is won in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination or combination of winning combinations is won, only the general winning combination storing work is cleared.

  Next, stop control of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R will be described. When the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start rotating, or when any of the reels stop and an unstopped reel remains, the main CPU 41a uses the table index and table creation stored in the ROM 41c. With reference to the data, a stop control table for each rotating reel is created. When one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected, the main CPU 41a refers to the stop control table of the corresponding reel, and slips the referenced stop control table. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  Next, when the main CPU 41a detects an operation of any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, a control for deriving a display result to the corresponding reel will be described. When the main CPU 41a detects an operation of any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the main CPU 41a sets the number of steps from the reel reference position (for example, area 0) at the time when the stop operation is detected. The area number of the stop operation position is specified based on this, the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected is referred to, and the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired. Then, the main CPU 41a performs control to rotate and stop the reels by the acquired number of sliding frames. As a result, 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 The lower symbol area).

  The table index of this embodiment stores only one address corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state. Furthermore, only one address is stored in one table creation data as the storage area address of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status of one reel (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to the gaming state and the internal winning state, and the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined, The stop control table created by referring to these is also uniquely determined. For this reason, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the main CPU 41a performs control based on the same stop control table.

  Further, in this 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 symbol stop position can be designated from a range of up to five frames including the stop operation position at which the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation. A symbol stop position can be specified from a maximum of 5 symbols including the operation position.

  In the present embodiment, when any winning combination is won, a stop control table is generated so as to perform control for drawing the winning combination to the maximum within a range of 4 frames on any winning line. Further, when no winning combination is won, a stop control table is generated so as to perform control in which no winning combination is aligned on the winning line. In other words, when any winning combination is won, if the stop operation is performed within the range of 4 winning combinations, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is controlled, for example, the number of sliding frames stops at 2 frames. There is nothing. In addition, when no winning combination is won, even if any winning combination is stopped within the range of 0 frames, since the number of sliding frames is set, control that does not match any winning combination is performed. .

  As shown in FIG. 6, the “bell” of the left reel 2L, the “bell” of the middle reel 2C, and the “bell” of the right reel 2R are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less. Regardless of the timing at which the reel stop operation is performed, the “bell-bell-bell” combination is always aligned on the winning line, and the bell wins. In addition, the “replay” of the left reel 2L, the “replay” of the middle reel 2C, and the “replay” of the right reel 2R are arranged at intervals of 4 frames each, and when the replay is won, each reel is stopped. Regardless of the timing, the “replay-replay-replay” combination is always on the winning line and the replay wins.

  On the other hand, the “cherries” of the left reel 2L are arranged at intervals of more than 7 frames. When the cherry is won, if the stop operation of the left reel 2L is performed at the timing of the “cherry” pull-in range, The combination of “ANY-Bell” or “Cherry-ANY-Replay” is aligned with the winning line and the cherry wins. On the other hand, if the stop operation of the right reel 2R is performed at a timing outside the “cherry” pull-in range, the cherry will not be won and will be missed.

  Also, the “watermelon” on the left reel 2L, the “watermelon” on the middle reel 2C, and the “watermelon” on the right reel 2R are located at intervals of more than 4 frames. If each reel is stopped at the timing of the drawing range, the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on the winning line, and the watermelon wins. On the other hand, if any one of the reels is stopped at a timing outside the “watermelon” drawing range, the watermelon will not be won and will be lost.

  Also, for BB (1) to (2), there are places where the constituent symbols are arranged at intervals exceeding 4 frames, and even if any of BB (1) to (2) wins, the winning BB If the operation of stopping each reel is performed at a timing that is within the drawing range of the configuration symbol of, the winning BB will win, but at any one reel at a timing that is outside the drawing range of the configuration symbol of the winning BB When the stop operation is performed, BB is not won and is lost. Even if BB is missed as described above, it will be carried over to the next game, so if you win BB once, for example, even if you miss it, you can win by performing a stop operation at an appropriate timing after the next game It becomes possible to make it.

  If a special role is elected when the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or if the special role and the small role are elected at the same time when the special role is not carried over, the special role and the small role are won simultaneously. If the winning small role is on the winning line, the number of sliding symbols is determined so that it is drawn to the maximum within the range of 4 frames, and the winning small role is 4 on the winning line. For stop operation positions that cannot be retracted within the range of frames, a stop control table is created in which the number of sliding frames is determined so that the selected special role is fully pulled within the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the reels are stopped. Take control. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't withdraw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop the special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, Control is performed to align and stop. In other words, the winning combination that is not won is controlled to be removed and stopped within the drawing range of 4 frames. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be made effective only when the small combination cannot be drawn.

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

  If a special player is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or if the special feature and the re-playing character are elected at the same time when the special role is not carried over, the special role and the re-playing character are In the case of winning at the same time, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-playing combination are arranged within 5 symbols, that is, within 4 frames for all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Since it can be stopped at any position within the range, if the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, the player always restarts regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. All gamers will win a prize. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a has not yet detected the stop operation until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the rotation of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R is started. The reels continue to rotate, and control is performed to stop the corresponding reels on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. 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 corresponding reels on the condition that the rotation of the reels 2 that have not been continued is continued and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected.

  In the present embodiment, the control to stop the corresponding reel is performed on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. When the given automatic stop time has elapsed, even if the reel stop operation is not performed, 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 is stopped without the player's operation, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any combination even if any combination is won. .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The error command is a command indicating the occurrence or cancellation of the error state and the type of the error state.When the error is determined and controlled to the error state, the error command indicating the occurrence of the error state and its type is transmitted, When the reset operation is performed and the error state is released, an error command indicating the release of the error state is transmitted.

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

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

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

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

  Among these commands, the setting start command, the error command indicating the RAM abnormality, and the return command are generated at the stage before the interrupt is permitted in the startup process, and are sent to the specific command assigned to the special work in the RAM 41b. Stored in the trust buffer and sent immediately.

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

  In the present embodiment, a command is generated in the game process and stored in a normal command transmission buffer. In the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main), when an untransmitted command stored in the command transmission buffer is detected, the untransmitted command stored in the normal command transmission buffer is transmitted.

  In addition, the normal command transmission buffer has an area where a plurality of commands can be stored, so that newly generated commands can be stored without waiting for transmission of unsent commands stored in the normal command transmission buffer. It can be stored in an empty area of the normal command transmission buffer.

  Further, when storing the commands in the normal command transmission buffer in the game process, the main CPU 41a stores these commands in the order in which they are generated. In the command transmission process, the main CPU 41a generates and stores the commands in the normal command transmission buffer. Send a command. That is, the commands stored in the normal command transmission buffer are transmitted in the order in which they are generated and stored.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when the betting number setting operation is performed during execution of the effect, that is, when the sub CPU 91a receives a BET command indicating that the bet number is set, the effect being executed is stopped. To do. For this reason, when the player wants to proceed to the next game rather than seeing the effect to the end, the effect is canceled and the next game can be started, so that the player is not bothered. Also, when a credit or betting amount adjustment operation is performed during the performance, that is, after the sub CPU 91a receives a game state command indicating the end of the game and before receiving an internal winning command indicating the start of the game. In addition, when the payout start command is received, the currently executed effect is stopped. Credits and bets are settled when the game is terminated. In such a case, by terminating the performance that is being executed, there is an intention to end the game, but the performance continues unnecessarily. I try not to let you.

  The effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command when the internal winning command is received, and is set in the RAM 91b. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91c, and when the sub CPU 91a receives the internal winning command, the sub CPU 91a sets the level and effect setting described later as a result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. Accordingly, the selection rate registered in the effect table is referred to, one of the effect patterns is selected from the plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is stored in the RAM 91b as the effect pattern of the game. Set. In this case, even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received. As a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a transmits an operation detection command that can specify that the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated to the sub CPU 91a, so that the sub CPU 91a Regardless of whether or not the operation switch is involved in the game progress control in each control state, it can be specified that the operation switch detected by the main CPU 41a has been operated. For this reason, the sub CPU 91a may execute an effect in response to an operation of an operation switch that is not involved in the progress control of the game, or may execute a process in accordance with a player's operation via a main menu screen described later. Is possible.

  Further, the main CPU 41a determines whether the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated regardless of whether the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated. By periodically transmitting an operation detection command that can specify the ON / OFF state of the sub CPU 91a, the sub CPU 91a can periodically specify the ON / OFF state of these operation switches. For this reason, even when the operation detection command is missed, the sub CPU 91a can specify the latest detection state for all the operation switches based on the operation detection command transmitted next time, and control the game progress. An effect according to the operation of the operation switch not involved in the operation can be reliably executed.

  Further, since the sub CPU 91a can specify the detection states of all of the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R from the operation detection command, simultaneous operation of a plurality of switches and specific switches It is possible to produce effects that reflect the operation status of a plurality of operation switches such as only the operation, and it is possible to produce various effects using the operation of the operation switches.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a determines whether the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switch 8L, the stop switch 8L, 8C, or 8R is operated. , 8C, 8R are configured to transmit an operation detection command that can specify the ON / OFF state at regular intervals, but only when the detection state (ON / OFF) of any operation switch changes. You may make it transmit the operation detection command which shows that. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the transmission of operation detection commands as much as possible, and the control load related to the transmission of operation detection commands can be reduced, and the operation detection command is also received more than necessary on the sub CPU 91a side. You do n’t have to.

  When the detection state (ON / OFF) of any operation switch changes, an operation detection command that can specify the detection state of another operation switch in addition to the detection state of the operation switch is sent to the sub CPU 91a. It is good also as a structure which transmits. With this configuration, transmission of operation detection commands can be reduced as much as possible, and the sub CPU 91a can detect not only the detection state of the operation switch whose detection state has changed from the operation detection command, but also other operations. It becomes possible to specify the detection state of the means, and it is possible to produce effects reflecting the operation status of the plurality of operation means, and various effects using operation of the operation switches can be made.

  The RAM 91b of the sub-control unit 91 has a detection state storage area in which the change state of the detection state of the operation switch is stored for each operation switch, and an operation detection flag indicating that the operation state of the operation switch has changed for each operation switch. An operation detection flag storage area to be stored is allocated. Furthermore, the detection state storage area is assigned with a detection state before receiving the operation detection command (previous) and a detection state after receiving the operation detection command (this time). The detection state of each operation switch before and after reception is stored.

  The sub CPU 91a performs an operation detection process when it is determined in the timer interrupt process (sub) that an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. In the operation detection process, it is determined whether the unprocessed command is an operation detection command. If it is determined that the command is an operation detection command, the current detection state stored in the detection state storage area is changed to the previous detection state. And the detection state of each operation switch indicated by the operation detection command is stored as the current detection state. At that time, when there is an operation switch in which the previous detection state and the current detection state are different, the sub CPU 91a sets a rising flag as an operation detection flag corresponding to the operation switch. However, when the state changes from ON to OFF, a falling flag is set as an operation detection flag corresponding to the operation switch.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the main CPU 41a periodically transmits an operation detection command that can specify the detection states of all the operation switches regardless of whether or not the detection state of the operation switches has changed. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 91a receives the operation detection command, the sub CPU 91a updates the detection state of each operation switch before and after receiving the operation detection command stored in the detection state storage area, and there is an operation switch with a different detection state. In addition, an operation detection flag corresponding to the operation switch is set. The sub CPU 91a confirms whether or not the operation detection flag is present, and in addition to the fact that the detection state of the operation switch has changed, how the detection state of each operation switch has changed before and after receiving the operation detection command, that is, OFF It can be determined whether it has changed from ON to ON or from ON to OFF.

  For this reason, the sub CPU 91a can perform an effect or change the effect according to not only the timing when the operation of the operation switch is started but also the timing when the operation is released, and is involved in the progress control of the game. Various effects can be performed according to the operation mode of the operation switches not to be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a can determine how the detection state of each operation switch before and after receiving the operation detection command has changed in addition to the change in the detection state of the operation switch. However, the sub CPU 91a may be configured to be able to determine only that the operation switch has been operated, that is, the change from OFF to ON. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the control load on the sub CPU 91a accompanying the operation of the operation switch that does not affect the game progress control.

  The detection state storage area stores the detection state of each operation switch, and the sub CPU 91a is set with any operation detection flag, and the change in the detection state of the operation switch corresponding to the operation detection flag is changed. When it is identified, it is possible to identify not only the operation switch whose detection state has changed but also the detection state of other operation switches by checking the detection state of other operation switches in the detection state storage area. .

  For this reason, the sub CPU 91a can specify a state in which a plurality of operation switches are operated at the same time, can perform an effect by operating the plurality of operation switches at the same time, and how to operate the plurality of operation switches. Can produce a variety of performances.

  Further, when the sub CPU 91a performs an effect by operating the operation switches of the left stop switch 8L and the middle stop switch 8C at the same time, the left stop switch 8L is detected and the right stop switch 8R is detected. If an operation of the middle stop switch 8C is detected in a state where there is no such effect, a corresponding effect is performed. However, when the operation of the middle stop switch 8C is detected in a state where both the left stop switch 8L and the right stop switch 8R are detected, the operation of the left stop switch 8L and the middle stop switch 8C is performed as described above. In this case, the corresponding effects are not performed.

  That is, when performing a specific operation effect according to the operation of a specific operation switch, if an operation switch other than the specific operation switch is operated together with the specific operation switch, the specific operation effect is not performed. It has become.

  For this reason, a specific operation effect based on an operation of a specific operation switch is performed when the specific operation switch is operated at the same time as another operation switch or when the operation is performed while the other operation switch is operated. Is not executed, and a specific operation effect is not executed by an erroneous operation. For this reason, a specific operation effect can be provided only to a player who desires a specific operation effect.

  In addition, when an operation switch other than the specific operation switch is operated together with the specific operation switch as described above, a part of the operation switches for executing each effect by not performing the specific operation effect. Even in the case of overlapping, it is possible to execute different effects. That is, one effect is executed by operating the left stop switch 8L and the middle stop switch 8C simultaneously, and the other effect is executed by operating the middle stop switch 8C and the right stop switch 8R simultaneously. However, when the middle stop switch is operated while the left stop switch and the right stop switch are operated at the same time, whether the left stop switch and the middle stop switch are operated simultaneously, or the middle stop switch and the right stop switch are operated simultaneously. It is impossible to determine whether the operation is performed, and it is only possible to assign an effect only to one of the simultaneous operations. However, when an operation switch other than a specific operation switch is operated together with a specific operation switch, by not performing a specific operation effect, even in the above case, each simultaneous operation can be performed. It is possible to assign effects, and more various effects can be performed depending on how the operation switches are operated.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a gives an experience value on the condition that a predetermined achievement condition is satisfied when a password (key data) described later is input by the player at the start of the game, Each time 10 experience points are acquired, the level is added. Each time the level value exceeds a certain value, the number of types of effects that may be executed is increased. More specifically, it includes an effect table 1 used for levels 1 to 30, an effect table 2 used for levels 31 to 60, and an effect table 3 used for levels 61 to 99. In addition to the effect patterns registered in the effect table 1, effect patterns that are not registered in the effect table 1 are defined, and the effect table 3 includes the effect patterns registered in the effect tables 1 and 2. An effect pattern that is not registered in the effect tables 1 and 2 is defined, and the level exceeds 30 by selecting an effect pattern using the effect table corresponding to the current level among the effect tables 1 to 3. In this case, when the number exceeds 60, the production pattern increases.

  The experience value is stored in the experience value storage area assigned to the RAM 91b.

  The sub CPU 91a increases the items that can be selected as the effect setting every time the level value exceeds a certain value. More specifically, the frequency of production (production setting 1), main character (production setting 2), character costume (production setting 3), production background design (production setting 4), BGM ( The production setting 5) can be selected, and in these production settings, it is possible to select from 3 types until the level exceeds 30, and when the level exceeds 30, it becomes possible to select from 5 types and exceeds the level 60 And 8 types can be selected.

  As an achievement condition to which an experience value is given, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, when a special effect indicating the possibility of winning a special role is executed and the special role is won or missed, a bonus confirmation screen is displayed. The case where it is displayed is determined, the difficulty level of each achievement condition, the current level, the experience value given according to the number of games since the game was started is determined, and when the achievement condition is established Experience values according to the situation will be given.

  The continuous effect B shown in FIG. 10 is an effect indicating that the possibility of winning the special role is higher than the continuous effect A, that is, an effect in which the ratio selected at the time of winning the special role is higher than the continuous effect A. It is an effect whose appearance rate is lower than that of the continuous effect A.

  And when the continuous production A is executed and the special role is not won, and when the continuous production B is executed and the special role is not won, the latter has more experience values. Even if there is a high possibility that a special role has been won, more experience points will be given if the special role is not won .

  Moreover, when the continuous production A is executed and the special role is not won, and when the continuous production A is executed and the special role is won, the latter has more experience points. Even if the possibility of winning a special role is low, more experience points will be given if a special role is won. .

  Moreover, even when the same achievement condition is satisfied, the experience value given by 0 to 499G, 500 to 699G, and 700G or more is different, so that as the number of games increases, more experience value is given. It has become.

  Further, every time the value of the level exceeds a certain value, the experience value to be given decreases, and the experience value to be given decreases. Specifically, when the level exceeds 30 and when the level exceeds 60, the experience value assigned is decreased, and the experience value is not assigned depending on the achievement condition. For this reason, every time the level exceeds a certain value, it becomes difficult to further increase the level.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, an experience value is given when an achievement condition corresponding to the result of playing a game is established, and the level increases according to the experience value, and the production pattern increases. The setting items for the production increase, and the player's willingness to play the game can be effectively enhanced.

  Note that the achievement conditions include conditions other than the conditions shown in FIG. 10, and include, for example, conditions for obtaining a result of achievement of a specific mission.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a determines that a predetermined condition is established in the game when a player inputs a password (to be described later) or selects “easy start” at the start of the game. , Coins (three types of gold, silver, and copper), which are exchange values when receiving a predetermined privilege from the management server 1200, are awarded to the player. The privilege includes, for example, content data such as music, wallpaper, a standby screen, or data (for example, a two-dimensional code) indicating a voucher that can be exchanged for a predetermined article.

  The coin acquisition specification is shown in FIG. For example, when a bonus (which may be either BB or RB) is won, one coin of gold, silver and bronze is awarded with a probability of 50%. In addition, at the time of cherry acquisition (specifically, at the time of winning), one coin of gold, silver and bronze is awarded with a probability of 100%. Also, every time 200 games are consumed, one of gold, silver, and copper coins is awarded with a probability of 100%. However, as the number of games increases, the probability of giving a good-colored coin (copper → gold or silver, silver → gold) is increased.

  Also, when a mission is completed, coins are awarded with a probability of 100% according to the level of the achieved mission. For example, when a high level mission is achieved, one gold, one silver and one copper coin is awarded. In addition, when a mission in the level is completed, any two coins of gold, silver, and copper are awarded, and when a mission of a low level is achieved, any one of the coins of gold, silver, and copper is awarded. Is done. In addition to the acquisition of coins between such games, as will be described in detail later, when a predetermined condition is satisfied at the end of the game, coins are awarded to the player.

  Further, when the mission of high level and medium is achieved, a coin to be given is added on condition that there is a stock coin described later. In this case, for example, when a mission of a high level is achieved, any two of gold, silver, and copper coins are added, and when a mission during the level is achieved, any of gold, silver, and copper coins is given. One additional card is added.

  When a coin is awarded to the player, the acquired data (data indicating the number of acquired gold, silver and bronze coins) stored in the acquired coin area allocated to the RAM 91b is updated according to the content of the coin. Is done.

  In the present embodiment, there is an effect that is executed on condition that the level is a certain level or more, the cumulative number of games, the cumulative number of bonuses, etc. is a certain number or more. Such as a level above a certain level, a cumulative game number or a cumulative bonus number, etc., a mission that is achieved by performing an effect that does not appear unless it is a certain number or more is defined. The willingness to raise can also be increased effectively.

  Further, the sub CPU 91a sequentially advances the stages of the story displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in accordance with the number of games in the game when a password described later is input at the start of the game. Specifically, depending on the number of games, when the story reaches a certain stage, the next stage is developed.

  Further, the value of the level can take over not only the value increased in one slot machine 1 but also the value increased in other slot machines 1. Further, not only the level value but also the stage of the story developed in the other slot machine 1 or when the player changes the production setting in the other slot machine 1, the setting contents can be taken over.

  Specifically, the player selects “password input” from the main menu screen shown in FIG. 12A, and inputs the password issued in advance by the management server 1200, thereby responding to the previous game history. It is possible to play the game by taking over the level and production setting (including the stage of the story).

  Although the password (key data) will be described in detail later, specific end data, level, model information, latest information, and other effect settings according to the player's individual game history managed by the management server 1200 described later are set. This is character data consisting of eight characters that can be specified.

  The main menu screen is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 when the effect switch 56 (CHANCE button) is operated in the control state from the end of the game (after the setting change) until the bet amount is set. Is done.

  When the main menu screen is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, when the stop switch 8L is operated, the menu item on the left side is moved, and the stop switch 8R is operated. To move to the right menu item. Then, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the menu item displayed in front is selected. When the effect switch 56 is operated in a state in which “End” is displayed in front as a menu item, or when the stop switch 8C is operated for a predetermined time or longer, as shown in FIG. An end confirmation screen in which “YES” and “NO” can be selected is displayed. By operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 on this end confirmation screen and selecting “YES” from “YES” and “NO”, the basic screen (normal before moving to the main menu screen) Screen). In addition, the screen returns to the basic screen when no operation is continued for a predetermined time for each screen.

  On the main menu screen before entering the password or before starting the game by the simple start described later, as shown in FIG. 12A, “easy start”, “password entry”, “member registration”, “stock coin hint” , "End" menu item is displayed.

  The player can display the stock coin hint screen by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 and selecting “stock coin hint” on the main menu screen in this case. . The stock coins are coins (three types of gold, silver, and copper) that are added and accumulated when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the game in the slot machine 1 regardless of whether or not a password is input. Data indicating stock coins (stock coin data) is stored in a stock coin storage area allocated to the RAM 91b.

  The stock specification of this stock coin is shown in FIG. For example, if a bonus (which may be either BB or RB) is won, one of gold, silver and bronze coins is stocked with a probability of 100%. Further, every time 100 games are consumed, one of gold, silver, and copper coins is stocked with a probability of 20%.

  When a new coin is stocked, the stock coin data stored in the stock coin storage area allocated to the RAM 91b is updated according to the content of the coin.

  When the “stock coin hint” is selected by the player, the sub CPU 91a refers to the stock coin data stored in the stock coin storage area, and determines the stock coin hint according to the accumulated coin situation. One of the screens is selected and displayed. In this case, for example, it is suggested that the value of the accumulated coin is not high, or the value of the accumulated coin is very high (for example, the number of gold coins is a predetermined number or more). It will be.

  The stock coin is given to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied at the end of the game. Therefore, by displaying the screen that serves as a hint of stock coins in this way, the player can predict how much stock coins are accumulated before entering the password, and there are more stock coins This makes it possible to select the game machines that have been accumulated, and to improve the interest.

  The stock coin data is reset at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is reset when the power is turned on and when a predetermined time (for example, 20 hours) has elapsed since the power was turned on. In the resetting, the stock coin storage area is cleared, and the value content is different (that is, the combination of gold, silver, and copper is different). And the determined stock coin data is stored in the stock coin storage area.

  When the player selects “stock coin hint” within a predetermined time (for example, one hour) after the above resetting, the sub CPU 91a determines the value of the stock coin data stored in the stock coin storage area. Regardless of the content, a predetermined one of the stock coin hint screens is displayed. By doing in this way, it becomes difficult for a player to determine whether or not stock coin data has been reset, and it is possible to improve interest.

  In the slot machine 1 of the above embodiment, the contents such as the coin acquisition specifications between games (see FIG. 11A), stock coin stock specifications (see FIG. 11B), stock coin acquisition lottery conditions, etc. However, these are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to these contents. For example, in the coin acquisition specification between games, when a high level mission is achieved, all stock coins may be acquired. By doing in this way, a player's willingness to play can be raised and an interest property can be improved.

  Note that when there is no stock coin, the player may be placed in a higher condition in acquiring coins between games (see FIG. 11A) than when there is a stock coin. In this case, for example, the types of coins acquired by the player may be ranked up (for example, gold or silver for copper and gold for silver). In this way, even if all the stock coins are acquired by the previous player at the end of the game (also known to the surrounding players by the JACKPOT production), the next player has a willingness to play. The game in the slot machine 1 can be started without lowering.

  Next, password input operation specifications will be described. When the player selects the password menu by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 on the main menu screen before entering the password or before starting the game by the simple start described later, the sub CPU 91a inputs the password. A screen (not shown) is displayed. On the password input screen, the input of the password is completed by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 (CHANCE button).

  If the input password is authenticated as a legitimate password, a “password OK” screen (not shown) indicating that the input of the password has been accepted is displayed, and the effect switch 56 is operated or in advance. It closes when the set time has elapsed and switches to the basic screen. If the password is not authenticated as a legitimate password, a “password NG” screen (not shown) indicating that the password input has not been accepted is displayed, and the effect switch 56 is operated. Alternatively, the screen is closed when a predetermined time elapses and the screen is switched to the basic screen.

  If the password is authenticated as a regular password, the values of the personal history storage area (total number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs, achievement mission history) assigned to the RAM 91b are initialized and analyzed from the password. Model information for identifying the model analyzed from the password in the level storage area allocated to the RAM 91b and the level analyzed from the password in the specific end data storage area allocated to the RAM 91b. However, the latest information indicating the most recent game history analyzed from the password is stored in the model information storage area allocated to the RAM 91b, and the other production settings 1 to 1 are analyzed from the password in the latest information storage area allocated to the RAM 91b. 3 is set in the effect setting storage area assigned to the RAM 91b.With the above settings, the level and production settings according to the previous game history are taken over by the slot machine 1. At this time, the input password itself is stored in a password storage area assigned to the RAM 91b.

  Further, as described above, the personal history storage area is allocated to the RAM 91b, and a game history (total number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs) after the password is input and authenticated as a regular password is accumulated. It has become so. Further, when a mission (issue) set in advance in the slot machine 1 is achieved, a history of achievement missions indicating the types of missions achieved is also accumulated. Further, as described above, with respect to the experience value, every time 10 experience values are acquired, the level stored in the level storage area is increased by one.

  When the player finishes the game, the player's game history, current level, experience value, number of acquired coins, effect settings (model information and latest information are not included), achievement mission history, etc. A two-dimensional code including information (game result information) is output from the slot machine 1 and acquired using the mobile terminal 1100, and the management server 1200 includes game result information included in the two-dimensional code, which will be described later. It can be reflected in the contents of the player database.

  Note that if “Easy Start” is selected on the main menu screen by the player, unlike the case of entering the password, the player cannot take over the previous game history, but the player Includes game history, current level, experience value, number of acquired coins, production settings (excluding model information and latest information), achievement mission history, etc., after selecting “Easy Start” until the end of the game. The dimension code can be output from the slot machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 12B, on the main menu screen after the password is entered or after the game is started by simple start, menu items of “DATA CLEAR”, “2D code creation”, “Today's result”, and “END” are displayed. Is displayed. For example, when “DATA CLEAR” is selected by the player on the main menu screen in this case, the password storage area, personal history storage area, experience value storage area, specific end data storage area allocated to the RAM 91b The level storage area, the model information storage area, the latest information storage area, the effect setting storage area, and the acquired coin storage area are cleared.

  Further, when “today's result” is selected by the player on the main menu screen shown in FIG. 12B, the game history from the start of the game after the password input or simple start to the present time, the current The current ranking (score ranking) of the level, the experience value, the content of the earned coin, the history of achievement mission, the number of bonus winnings in the slot machine 1 and the like are displayed. In this embodiment, a music selection button (not shown) is displayed when “Today's result” is selected, and a music selection screen shown in FIG. 13A is displayed when the music selection button is selected.

  In the music selection screen of the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 13A, “music A”, “music B”, “music C”, “music” can be selected as music (specific effects) that can be selected by the player. The items “Song D” and “Song E” are displayed. In the present embodiment, when any item is selected by the player, the music corresponding to the item selected during the bonus is set to be output as audio. In the present embodiment, when none of the items is selected by the player, sound is output in a loop in the order (setting order) in which all the songs can be selected for each bonus. Specifically, a music loop of “Song A”, “Song B”,..., “Song E” is set, and “Song A”, “Song B”,. ”,“ Song A ”,...

  When the player selects “Create 2D code” on the main menu screen, the sub CPU 91a generates a 2D code and displays it on the liquid crystal display 51. In the two-dimensional code displayed here, for example, in the case of a game for which a password is input, a URL (normal update URL) indicating the location of a normal update page on the management server 1200 and a password input at the start of the game And a game random number (32-bit random number in the present embodiment), a game history update data, and acquired data, which are random values acquired each time a two-dimensional code is created, are included. Here, the game history update data and the acquired data constitute game result information.

  The game history update data includes each data value stored in the personal history storage area (total number of games, total number of medals paid out, number of BBs, number of RBs, number of consecutive winnings of bonuses (number of consecutive resorts), History, history of executed premier effects), level values stored in the level storage area, experience values stored in the experience value storage area, effects settings 1 to 3 stored in the effect setting storage area, identification The specific end data stored in the end data storage area is stored.

Further, the acquired data has the same contents as the acquired data (data indicating the number of acquired coins of gold, silver and copper) stored in the acquired coin storage area.
In this way, the acquisition data used for granting a privilege such as an item can be handled only by the data amount of information related to the granting of the game, unlike the game history update data used for outputting the game history. The proportion occupied can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the experience value stored in the experience value storage area is the remaining fractional experience value (that is, 0 to 9) used for level-up.

  Then, the two-dimensional code is read by the portable terminal 1100 and the URL of the management server 1200 specified from the two-dimensional code is accessed, so that the content specified from the two-dimensional code is stored in the player database included in the management server 1200. It is reflected in the contents.

  Note that two-dimensional code output may be output with no effect, or may be output with a JACKPOT effect indicating a stock coin acquisition lottery effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Note that the input of a new password is prohibited until the two-dimensional code is displayed after the password is authenticated. When the two-dimensional code is displayed and the screen is switched to the basic screen by operating the effect switch 56, the password storage area, personal history storage area, experience value storage area, specific end data storage area, level assigned to the RAM 91b Each of the storage area, the model information storage area, the latest information storage area, the effect setting storage area, and the acquired coin storage area is cleared, and the password input is permitted again.

  Thus, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the past game history is reflected (taken over) by inputting the password when starting the game, such as the level and the effect setting when the previous game was played. An effect can be executed, and an effect with continuity can be performed for a long period of time. In addition, since the password is included in the two-dimensional code including the game result information after the game is completed, the password is issued by authenticating the password included in the two-dimensional code in the management server 1200 that issues the password. It is possible to determine whether or not the player is a received player. Therefore, even if a third party obtains another person's password and plays a game to obtain a two-dimensional code, or obtains another person's two-dimensional code, the game result information contained in the two-dimensional code is It cannot be reflected in a player database described later provided in the management server 1200. As a result, it is meaningless even if the password or two-dimensional code is diverted or stolen, so that the diversion or theft of the password and two-dimensional code can be prevented.

  In addition, since the password issued by the management server 1200 changes depending on a random value that changes every time it is issued, even if a game history having the same content is specified, the password is not necessarily the same. It becomes difficult to guess.

  In the present embodiment, in order to receive a password issued from the management server 1200, the mobile server 1100 is used to access the management server 1200 in advance, perform membership registration, and terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 1100. ) Must be registered. In the present embodiment, when “member registration” is selected on the main menu screen shown in FIG. 12A by the player, the sub CPU 91a specifies the URL indicating the location of the member registration page of the management server 1200. A two-dimensional code is generated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The player can easily access the member registration page of the management server 1200 by reading the two-dimensional code with the portable terminal 1100.

  When the two-dimensional code is read by the portable terminal 1100, the two-dimensional code is displayed in a state where the photographed two-dimensional code is displayed in a predetermined size within a frame in the display screen while being focused by autofocus. The image of the dimension code is taken into the portable terminal 1100. Then, the read two-dimensional code is analyzed by a general two-dimensional code reading application program included in the mobile terminal 1100.

  The display unit 140 of the portable terminal 1100 displays a URL as a two-dimensional code analysis result, that is, a URL indicating the location of a predetermined web page such as a member registration page of the management server 1200. Then, by selecting this URL, it is possible to access a predetermined web page of the management server 1200 indicated by this URL.

  In the present embodiment, even if the player has not registered as a member by accessing the management server 1200 in advance, the game history is accumulated by selecting the “easy start” described above on the main menu screen. The game using the function to play can be started. However, in this case, of course, it is not possible to play a game by taking over the previous game history.

  After the game is started by selecting “Easy Start”, the two-dimensional code displayed when the game is ended is different from the case where the password is entered and started. Specifically, instead of the normal update URL, a URL (easy start update URL) indicating the location of the easy start page on the management server is included, and no password is included. Yes. Other information is the same as the two-dimensional code based on the game in which the password is input.

  Then, the player reads this two-dimensional code with the portable terminal 1100 and accesses the URL of the management server 1200 specified from the read two-dimensional code. The management server 1200 determines whether the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed mobile terminal has already been registered. When the terminal identification information of the accessed mobile terminal is not registered, the management server 1200 stores player information (details will be described later) for the player associated with the terminal identification information. Newly registered in the database, the game result information included in the two-dimensional code output from the slot machine 1 is reflected in the added player information.

  On the other hand, when the terminal identification information of the accessed mobile terminal has already been registered, the management server 1200 is included in the player information associated with the terminal identification information in the player database in the two-dimensional code. Reflect game result information.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, regardless of whether or not a member has been registered, the player can select a “simple start” on the main menu screen and accumulate a game history. A game using can be started.

  After displaying the various menu screens that shift from the main menu screen as described above, the sub CPU 91a of the present embodiment switches to the basic screen when a predetermined time has elapsed if no operation is performed by the player. It is like that.

  In addition, when the player inputs a password or “Easy Start” is selected, the sub CPU 91a produces an effect different from the effect mode (normal effect mode) when these operations are not performed. The control state is changed to the specific effect mode which is a mode.

  For example, the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is assigned with the first and second specific effect areas in a part thereof, and only the regular pattern is displayed in the first specific effect area in the normal effect mode. On the other hand, in the specific effect mode, a character based on the effect setting set by the player is displayed in the first specific effect area, and the level value (from the password) of the player is displayed in the second specific effect area. An empirical value meter indicating the specified level value) and an empirical value required until the next level rise is displayed. In addition, the object displayed in each specific effect area in specific effect mode is not restricted above, For example, you may make it display the achievement status of a mission, etc.

  However, in the specific effect mode by selecting “Easy Start”, the effect setting, the level value, etc. cannot be specified. Therefore, in the first specific effect area, the character based on the default effect setting, not the effect setting set by the player. In the second specific effect area, the level value and the experience value meter are displayed based on the default value (for example, 0 for the level value and 0 level for the experience value meter).

  Further, the sub CPU 91a deletes the specific effect area when the stop switch 8C is operated for a predetermined time or more in a state where the basic screen is displayed regardless of the normal effect mode or the specific effect mode. In the default setting, each specific effect area is displayed, and when a game start operation (entering a password or selecting “Easy Start”) according to this system is performed, or a game end operation is performed. When (selecting “data clear” or “two-dimensional code creation”) is made, the specific effect area is displayed again even if the specific effect area has been erased.

  In the present embodiment, in the specific effect mode and the normal effect mode, the display modes in the areas other than the specific effect area are the same, and the same effect is performed. For example, an effect of raining in the background is performed regardless of the effect mode, which suggests the result of the internal lottery.

  As described above, the display mode in the area other than the specific effect area is the same, but in the specific effect mode, for example, an effect that changes the display content of the specific effect area according to the expected expectation of the special role is performed. It is also possible to do this.

  As described above, since the display mode of the area other than the specific effect area can be shared between the specific effect mode and the normal effect mode, it is possible to reduce the capacity of the image data and the moving image data to be used.

  Note that the game history displayed in the second specific effect area of the liquid crystal display 51 is not limited to the level value and experience value as described above, but the cumulative number of games, the cumulative number of bonuses, and the execution of the effects described above. You may make it display the level value used as conditions, the remaining value to the cumulative game number, the cumulative bonus number, and the like.

  Next, the management server 1200 to which the management apparatus of the present invention is applied will be described. As described above, the management server 1200 is configured to include hardware equivalent to a general server computer, and can perform data communication with the mobile terminal 1100 via the Internet network 900. The management server 1200 performs registration and update of game information corresponding to the player, issuance of a password, provision of a privilege, and the like according to the access request content from the mobile terminal 1100. In this embodiment, the management server 1200 can be accessed only from a mobile terminal to which terminal identification information (SIM data) is assigned, and a mobile terminal or terminal identification information to which no terminal identification information is assigned. Is granted, but access from a portable terminal that refuses to transmit terminal identification information is denied.

  The management server 1200 includes a player database for managing game information of the player, a game history database for managing a history of game results for each game of the player, and privilege data given to the player. A privilege database for managing information. The management server 1200 also manages a registration URL database (registered URL DB) that manages the URL of each update request received when the game information is updated as registered information, and each received when the game information is not updated. And an illegal URL database (invalid URL DB) that manages the URL of the update request as illegal information.

  In the player database, terminal identification information (SIM data) that can identify the portable terminal 1100 owned by the player, current status (standby / game), password (last issued), up to now Total number of games, total number of BBs, total number of RBs, current level, experience value (of fractions), earned coins (number of gold, silver and bronze coins), points, points, production settings 1-3 Player information including contents, achievement status for each mission (1 for missions that have been achieved, 0 for missions that have not been achieved), etc. is registered for each player (for each terminal identification information). In addition to this, the player information includes the player name (registered name), gender, date of birth, personal information (member information) of the player such as prefectures, although not shown. .

  In the game history database, terminal identification information (SIM data) that can identify the portable terminal 1100 owned by the player who played the game, the game date and time, the password input to the slot machine 1 at the start of the game, the game of the game Game random number randomly acquired by the slot machine 1 at the end, number of games in the game, number of BBs in the game, number of RBs in the game, level value at the end of the game, when the game ends (Fractional) experience value, number of coins of gold, silver, and copper earned in the game, setting contents of effect settings 1 to 3 at the end of the game, achievement status by mission in the game, described later Game history information including specific end data to be registered is registered.

  The privilege database is provided with a storage location of privilege data (content data, a two-dimensional code indicating a replacement ticket or application ticket, etc.), a type of privilege data, and a privilege corresponding to a privilege ID that can identify the privilege. The privilege data information including the condition type and the condition value of the corresponding type is registered. As the type of condition, coins, points, points (details will be described later), level, mission achievement rate, number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs, etc. can be set. And the number of points, the number of points, the number of points, etc.) can be set.

  Next, the contents of each process executed in the slot machine 1 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the control content of the effect selection process executed by the slot machine 1. This process is started after the internal lottery process in the game control process executed by the sub CPU 91a. First, the sub CPU 91a determines whether it is during BB or RB, that is, whether it is in a bonus state (step S1001). If the sub CPU 91a is not in the bonus state (step S1001; N), the sub CPU 91a selects a normal effect (step S1002) and ends the process. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 91a is in the bonus state (step S1001; Y), it selects a bonus effect (step S1003), and determines whether or not the player has already selected a song on the song selection screen ( Step S1004).

When the music has been selected (step S1004; Y), the sub CPU 91a selects the selected music (for example, “music A”) as a music to be output as a sound when performing the production (step S1005), and the predetermined condition is satisfied. It is determined whether or not a new selectable music piece has been added (step S1006). In the present embodiment, as a predetermined condition, a condition is set in advance that a specific mission that can be established only after a password is input or by a simple start game is achieved. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a satisfies a predetermined condition, that is, a condition that a premier effect that is executed only in a specific mission (for example, a game after a password is input or after a simple start is executed) is executed. When “Mission A” and “Mission B” in which the number of bonus winnings that can be established in the game after password entry is 100th are achieved, a new song (for example, “Song F”) is added.
If the predetermined condition is not satisfied (step S1006; N), the sub CPU 91a ends the process. If the predetermined condition is satisfied (step S1006; Y), the music additional notification effect shown in FIG. Is selected (step S1007), and the process is terminated.

  Here, the music addition notification effect is an effect for notifying that a music that can be selected on the music selection screen has been added. For example, as shown in FIG. 13B, the music addition notification effect of the present embodiment is a liquid crystal display that displays a character string image of “-mission A achieved-music F can be selected as a bonus music! This is an effect of outputting the beginning portion of the added music as a sound.

On the other hand, when the music piece has not been selected (step S1004; N), the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied (step S1008). When the predetermined condition is satisfied (step S1008), It is determined whether or not the music output as a voice at the bonus time is the last music in the music loop (for example, “music E”) (step S1009). When the sub CPU 91a is the last music in the music loop (step S1009; Y), the newly added music (for example, “music F”) is selected as a music to be output as a sound when the effect is executed (step S1010). The process is terminated.
On the other hand, if the predetermined condition is not satisfied (step S1008; N), or if it is not the last music in the music loop (step S1009; Y), the sub CPU 91a performs the next music (for example, “music” C ”) is selected as the music to be output as a sound during the performance (step S1010), and the process ends.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the control content of the music output control process executed by the slot machine 1. This process is executed in an effect execution process for executing the effect selected in the effect selection process. First, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the music start condition is satisfied (step S2001). In the present embodiment, a condition that the bonus state starts is set as the music start condition. If the music start condition is not satisfied (step S2001; N), the sub CPU 91a ends the process.

  On the other hand, if the music start condition is satisfied (step S2001; Y), the sub CPU 91a starts outputting the sound of the selected music (eg, “music A”) (step S2002), and the music interruption condition is satisfied. Is determined (step S2003). In the present embodiment, as a music start condition, a condition is set such that execution of a continuous effect starts in a bonus state. When the music interruption condition is satisfied (step S2003; Y), the sub CPU 91a interrupts the audio output of the selected music (step S2004), and determines whether or not the music resumption condition is satisfied (step S2005). . In the present embodiment, as a music start condition, a condition is set in which the execution of a continuous effect (for example, an effect that says to be controlled by an AT after the bonus ends for three games) is completed.

  When the music resumption condition is not satisfied (step S2005; N), the sub CPU 91a repeats the process of step S2005. When the music resumption condition is satisfied (step S2005; Y), the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. Thus, it is determined whether or not a new selectable music (for example, “music F”) has been added (step S2006). If the predetermined condition is satisfied (step S2006; Y), the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the player has selected a song on the song selection screen (step S2007).

  If the song has not been selected (step S2007; N), the sub CPU 91a changes the selection to the newly added song (for example, “song F”) (step S2008), and the selected song (“song F”). ) Is resumed (step S2009), and the process returns to step S2003. On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is not satisfied (step S2006; N), or when the music has been selected (step S2007; Y), the sub CPU 91a performs the music (“music A”) without changing the selection. The audio output is resumed (step S2009), and the process returns to step S2003.

  On the other hand, when the music interruption condition is not satisfied (step S2003; N), the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the music end condition is satisfied (step S2010). In this embodiment, a condition that the bonus state ends is set as the music end condition. If the music end condition is not satisfied (step S2010; N), the sub CPU 91a returns to the process of step S2003. If the music end condition is satisfied (step S2010; Y), the sub CPU 91a outputs the audio of the selected music. End and end processing.

  Next, the reset signal output process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) executed by the sub CPU 91a will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, in the reset signal output process, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the game is in progress (step Sb1). The sub CPU 91a ends the process when the game is in progress (step Sb1; Y), and determines whether the demonstration display start time has elapsed when the game is not in progress (step Sb1; N) (step Sb1; Y). Sb2). The demonstration display start time starts counting after identifying that the third stop operation has been performed by receiving the reel stop command.

  When the demonstration display start time has not elapsed (step Sb2; N), the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the bet number was set based on whether or not the insertion number command has been received. (Step Sb3). If the number of bets has not been set (step Sb3; N), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the settlement process ended based on whether or not a settlement command has been received (step Sb4). If the predetermined time has not elapsed since the checkout process ends (step Sb4; N), the process ends.

  When the demonstration display start time has passed (step Sb2; Y), the sub CPU 91a has passed a predetermined time after setting the bet amount (step Sb3; Y), and after the settlement process has ended, the sub CPU 91a has passed a predetermined time. When the time elapses (step Sb4; Y), it is determined whether an error sound is being output (step Sb5). If the error sound is not being output (step Sb5; N), the sub CPU 91a outputs a reset signal to the audio output circuit 94 (step Sb7), and after the reset signal is output, performs an initial setting process and ends the process. (Step Sb8). On the other hand, if an error sound is being output (step Sb5; Y), the sub CPU 91a sets an error sound re-output flag (step Sb6) and outputs a reset signal to the audio output circuit 94 (step Sb7). After the reset signal is output, an initial setting process is performed and the process ends (step Sb8).

As described above, according to the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a outputs a two-dimensional code based on game history update data and the like when an operation for outputting a two-dimensional code is executed by the player. Further, when the specific end data is included in the password input by the player, the sub CPU 91a resets the experience value based on the specific end data, and the experience value reset when the achievement condition is satisfied The specific control to grant is executed.
By doing in this way, the player can recognize the continuity between the game before the two-dimensional code output before the specific end effect is executed and the game after the password input for which the specific control is executed. As a result, the gaming system 1001 according to the present embodiment is more interesting than the gaming system in which the specific control corresponding to the specific end effect is not executed.

In addition, according to the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a can play the player's joy in playing the game in the bonus state by outputting the music only when performing the effect in the bonus state. ing.
At this time, the sub CPU 91a determines whether there is a song (for example, “Song A”) selected by the player via the song selection screen, and if there is a selected song, it is selected. A song (for example, “Song A”) is output as audio.
By doing in this way, the player can select a favorite song for the bonus state, so that the gambling for the game in the bonus state is further enhanced. As a result, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is more interesting for gaming than the slot machine that cannot select a music piece in the bonus state.

Further, if there is a selected music piece, the sub CPU 91a selects the selected music piece regardless of whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied (achieving a specific mission) and a new specific effect can be selected. (For example, “Song A”) is output as audio.
In this way, the player can repeatedly hear the selected song (eg, “Song A”) without performing an operation of selecting the selected song (eg, “Song A”) again. Since it is output, there is no dissatisfaction due to the troublesome operation of selecting music, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

At this time, if there is no selected music piece, the sub CPU 91a outputs one of the music pieces selected from the music list (for example, “Song A” to “Song E”) and outputs the sound. When a new song (for example, “Song F”) can be selected after the above mission is achieved, a new song (for example, “Song F”) is output as a sound.
By doing so, the player is motivated to select a favorite song from a song list (eg, “Song A” to “Song F”) including a new song (eg, “Song F”). Since the player becomes interested in selecting music, the interest of the game is improved.

  In the present embodiment, if there is a selected music piece, the sub CPU 91a outputs the selected music sound regardless of whether or not a new specific effect can be selected. Even when there is a song, when a specific mission is achieved and a new song can be selected, the new song may be output as audio. For example, if a special song (for example, “Song A”) is selected, the selected special song regardless of whether or not a new specific effect (for example, “Song F”) can be selected. (For example, “Song A”) is output as audio, and if other songs (for example, “Song B” to “Song E”) are selected, a new mission (for example, “ When the music F ") can be selected, a new music (for example," music F ") may be output as audio.

Further, according to the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a can select a song (for example, “Song A” to “Song E”) set in the song list if there is no selected song. Are output in order, that is, in order of setting (for example, “Song A”, “Song B”,..., “Song E”, “Song A”,...) When a new song (for example, “Song F”) can be selected, a new order is set between the first song (for example, “Song A”) and the last song (for example, “Song E”). A song (for example, “Song F”) is additionally set.
By doing in this way, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment is newly set between the first music (for example, “music A”) and the last music (for example, “music E”) in the music list setting order. It is possible to reduce the player's feeling of discomfort in outputting a new song as a voice compared to a slot machine that does not output a new song (for example, “Song F”).
In this embodiment, if there is no selected music, the music set in the music list is output as audio in the setting order. However, the music set in the music list is selected at random and the same music is repeatedly output as audio. You may make it do. In this case, for example, when “Song B” is repeatedly executed, when a specific “Mission F” can be selected by accomplishing a specific mission, a sound is repeatedly output at the end of “Song B”. Instead of “Song B”, a new “Song F” may be output.

Further, according to the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, if there is a selected song (for example, “Song A”), the sub CPU 91a achieves a specific mission and creates a new song (for example, “Song F”). ")", The music addition notification effect is executed to notify that the player can recognize the new music in a manner that the player can recognize.
By doing so, the player can select a new song (eg, “Song F”) while the selected song (eg, “Song A”) is repeatedly output as a sound. The player is motivated to select a favorite song from a song list (eg, “Song A” to “Song F”) including a new song (eg, “Song F”). Will be interested in selecting music, so the fun of the game will improve.

In addition, according to the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, a specific mission that can be achieved only after starting a game corresponding to the game after the password input or simple start selection, that is, the game history update data or the like is started. There is a possibility that new music is added by accomplishing. The sub CPU 91a selects a music selection button (not shown) that is displayed when “Today's Result” is selected on the main menu screen (see FIG. 12B) after the password is entered or the game is started by simple start. Sometimes, a music selection screen (see FIG. 13A) is displayed so that the player can select music.
By doing so, a game corresponding to the game history update data or the like is made so that the player can select a new music piece. As a result, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has more game history update data than a slot machine that can achieve a specific mission and add new music without playing a game corresponding to the game history data. The game corresponding to etc. can be promoted.

In this embodiment, even if the game is after the easy start selection, a new mission may be added by completing a specific mission. For example, if the game is not after a password is entered . A specific mission may be achieved so that no new music is added.
In this way, the player can play a game by inputting a password so that the player can select a new song. As a result, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is capable of playing a game with a password input more than a slot machine in which a new mission can be added by accomplishing a specific mission without playing a game with a password input. Can promote.

Further, according to the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, if there is no selected music, the sub CPU 91a establishes the interruption condition during the sound output of the music (for example, “music B”), that is, continuous production. When the execution is started and the sound output is interrupted, a specific mission is achieved and a new song (for example, “Song F”) can be selected. Instead of the interrupted music (for example, “music B”), a new music (for example, “music F”) is output as audio.
By doing in this way, the player can recognize that the new music that became selectable when the sound output of the music is interrupted is output as a voice instead of the interrupted music. As a result, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment reduces the uncomfortable feeling that a new music is output as a voice compared to a slot machine where a new music is not output as a voice instead of the music interrupted when the voice output of the music is resumed. it can.

Further, according to the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, when it is determined that the demonstration display start time has elapsed, the sub CPU 91a determines that a predetermined time has elapsed since the setting of the betting amount has been performed. The audio output circuit 94 is reset at any time when it is determined that a predetermined time has elapsed since the completion of the payment process.
In this way, even when there is an abnormality in the audio output control, it is possible to recover the problem related to the audio output control without determining whether there is an abnormality in the audio output control. . For this reason, it is possible to reliably recover the problem without increasing the processing burden when recovering the problem related to the audio output control. Further, by resetting the audio output circuit 94 when the demonstration display start time has elapsed, even if the slot machine 1 is left unattended without playing a game, it is possible to recover a problem related to audio output control. In addition, by resetting the audio output circuit 94 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the checkout process is completed, a problem relating to audio output control when the player operates the checkout switch 10 to end the game. Can be recovered. Further, by resetting the audio output circuit 94 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the setting of the betting number, the trouble related to the output control of the game audio can be recovered when a game is being performed. it can.

  As in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the demonstration display start time has elapsed, when it is determined that a predetermined time has elapsed since the setting of the bet amount, it is determined after the settlement process is completed. It is preferable to reset the sound output of the music in the bonus state at any time when it is determined that the time has elapsed, for example, when the above determination is made during the sound output of the music Alternatively, the sound output of the music may be continued without resetting the sound output.

FIG. 17 is a timing chart showing a specific example when the sub-control unit 91 resets the audio output circuit 94 to the initial state.
As shown in FIG. 17A, for example, it is assumed that the production continues after the game and the production sound is reproduced. The sub-control unit 91 outputs an audio output stop signal to the audio output circuit 94 when a preset production end time elapses without setting the bet number and starting the next game after the game ends. Thereby, the sound output circuit stop process for stopping the start of the sound output circuit 94 is performed, and the reproduction of the effect sound is finished. Thereafter, when the demonstration display start time elapses, display of a demonstration screen by a demonstration image (hereinafter referred to as “demo display”) is started from the liquid crystal display 51. Further, when the demonstration display start time has elapsed, the sub-control unit 91 outputs a reset signal to the audio output circuit 94. In this embodiment, as a reset process performed when a reset signal is output, an initialization process for restarting and initializing the audio output circuit 94 is performed. Thereby, the audio output circuit 94 is initialized. After the reset signal is output, an initial setting process is performed. In the initial setting process, functions that can be performed by the audio output circuit 94 in an initial state are set, for example, data necessary for outputting audio in each channel is decoded from the ROM 91b.

  Since the demonstration display start time has elapsed after the reproduction of the effect sound that has been reproduced after the game has ended, no sound can be output when the demonstration display is started. Therefore, by resetting the audio output circuit 94 when the demonstration display start time has elapsed, for example, even when there is an abnormality in audio output control, such as production sound continues to be played after the demonstration display. Thus, it is possible to recover from the problems related to the sound output control without determining whether there is an abnormality in the sound output control. For this reason, it is possible to reliably recover the problem without increasing the processing burden when recovering the problem related to the audio output control.

  Further, by resetting the audio output circuit 94 when the demonstration display start time has elapsed, even if the slot machine 1 is left unattended without playing a game, it is possible to recover a problem related to audio output control.

  In the present embodiment, when the production end time has elapsed, the sub control unit 91 ends the reproduction of the production sound by outputting the audio output stop signal to the audio output circuit 94, but the audio output circuit 94 produces the production sound. The reproduction time may be measured and the reproduction of the effect sound may be terminated when the measured time reaches the reproduction end time.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 17B, for example, it is assumed that the settlement switch 10 is operated and the medal settlement processing is performed. When the medal settlement process is being performed, a medal return sound is reproduced. When the medal settlement process ends, the sub-control unit 91 outputs an audio output stop signal to the audio output circuit 94. Thereby, the sound output circuit stop process for stopping the start of the sound output circuit 94 is performed, and the reproduction of the medal return sound is finished. Then, when a predetermined time t (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the completion of the medal settlement process, the sub-control unit 91 outputs a reset signal to the audio output circuit 94. As a result, the audio output circuit 94 is reset to the initial state. After the reset signal is output, initial setting processing is performed. Note that whether or not the payment process has been completed is determined based on whether or not a payment command from the main control unit 41 has been received.

  When the predetermined time t has passed since the medal settlement process has ended, the reproduction of the medal return sound has ended, so that no sound can be output. Therefore, by resetting the audio output circuit 94 when a predetermined time t has elapsed after the completion of the medal settlement process, for example, when there is an abnormality in audio output control, such as when the medal return sound continues to be reproduced. Even if it exists, the malfunction regarding audio | voice output control can be recovered | restored, without determining whether there exists abnormality in audio | voice output control. For this reason, it is possible to reliably recover the problem without increasing the processing burden when recovering the problem related to the audio output control.

  In general, since the medals are settled when the willingness to use the medals disappears, the medals are settled when the game is finished. Therefore, by resetting the voice output circuit 94 when a predetermined time has elapsed after the settlement process is finished, a problem related to voice output control when the player operates the settlement switch 10 to finish the game. Can be recovered. As a result, it is possible to prevent problems related to audio output control from continuing to occur in a situation where no game is played.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 17C, for example, it is assumed that the production continues after the game and the production sound is reproduced. When the bet number is set, the effect is canceled and the sub-control unit 91 outputs an audio output stop signal to the audio output circuit 94. Thereby, the sound output circuit stop process for stopping the start of the sound output circuit 94 is performed, and the reproduction of the effect sound is finished. Then, when a predetermined time t (for example, 1 second) elapses after setting the bet number, the sub control unit 91 outputs a reset signal to the audio output circuit 94. As a result, the audio output circuit 94 is reset to the initial state. After the reset signal is output, initial setting processing is performed. Note that whether or not the settlement process has been completed is determined by whether or not the input number command from the main control unit 41 has been received.

  When the predetermined time t has elapsed since the betting number has been set, since the reproduction of the effect sound that has been played after the game has ended, no sound can be output. Therefore, when the predetermined time t has elapsed since the betting number has been set, the sound output circuit 94 is reset, for example, when the sound output control is abnormal, for example, the effect sound continues to be reproduced. However, it is possible to recover the problem relating to the sound output control without determining whether or not there is an abnormality in the sound output control. For this reason, it is possible to reliably recover the problem without increasing the processing burden when recovering the problem related to the audio output control.

  In addition, since the bet number is set for each game prior to the start of the game, it is possible to recover the problems related to the output control of the sound of each game when a game is being played. Thereby, even if the game is started, it is possible to prevent a problem in sound output control from continuing to occur.

  When a command (especially a command for outputting audio) is received from the main control unit 41 while the audio output circuit 94 is being reset, processing corresponding to the command is reset in the audio output circuit 94. It may be executed later (after the initial setting process in this embodiment). Further, when a command (particularly a command related to voice output) is received from the main control unit 41 when a condition for resetting the voice output circuit 94 is satisfied, the reset of the voice output circuit 94 is stopped, You may make it give priority to the process corresponding to the command.

  In addition, only the audio output circuit initialization process is performed as the reset process performed when the reset signal is output. Circuit initialization processing may be performed.

  Also, when the number of bets is set or when the settlement process is completed, the audio output circuit 94 is reset when a predetermined time t (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed, but the predetermined time t is arbitrary. The voice output circuit 94 may be reset at the same time when the number of bets is set or when the settlement process is completed.

  As shown in FIG. 17D, it is assumed that an error has occurred and an error sound has been reproduced after the game ends and before the bet number is set. When the error is resolved, the sub control unit 91 outputs an audio output stop signal to the audio output circuit 94. Thereby, the sound output circuit stop process for stopping the start of the sound output circuit 94 is performed, and the reproduction of the error sound is finished. Then, when a predetermined time t (for example, 1 second) elapses after setting the bet number, the sub control unit 91 outputs a reset signal to the audio output circuit 94. As a result, the audio output circuit 94 is reset to the initial state. After the reset signal is output, initial setting processing is performed. Since the error sound was reproduced before the reset signal was output, settings for re-outputting the error sound are made in the initial setting process. For this reason, the error sound is reproduced again after the reset signal is output.

  Since the error sound informs that an error has occurred, the reproduction of the error sound should not be terminated when the error has not been resolved. Therefore, it is possible to recover the sound of the error sound that causes inconvenience when the control for resetting the sound output circuit 94 to the initial state is executed. Thereby, the convenience can be improved.

  In any of the above examples, the audio output circuit 94 is reset to the initial state by the output of the reset signal and the initial setting process is performed. Therefore, the audio output circuit 94 can be preferably reset.

[Embodiment 2]
In the slot machine of the first embodiment, a normal effect is executed in the normal state, a bonus effect or a continuous effect is executed in the bonus state, or the music is output in sound. For example, a freeze operation may be performed. Hereinafter, a second embodiment in which a freeze operation, that is, a so-called lip freeze is executed when a replay is won will be described.
In the present embodiment, detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as those in the first embodiment will be omitted, and parts different from those in the first embodiment will be mainly described.

In the present embodiment, the upper bell where the bells are aligned on the upper row (L2) as an invalid line is set not as a winning combination where eight medals are paid out but as a replay in which replay is set, so-called bell lip.
Moreover, in this embodiment, the normal replay in which “Replay-Replay-Replay” is arranged in the winning lines (L1, L3 to L4) is set as the first replay, and a bell lip that is a replay other than the normal replay is set. It is set as the second replay. That is, in the present embodiment, only the normal replay is set as the first replay, and a bell lip or the like that is hard to notice that the player has won the replay more than the normal replay is set as the second replay. In this embodiment, only normal replay is set as the first replay. However, the first replay is not limited to normal replay. For example, when the lower line L3 is an invalid line, the first replay is an invalid line. The lower stage (L3) may include a lower stage replay in which “replay-replay-replay” is arranged.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the Rip Freeze process shown in FIG. 18 described later is executed in the BET process executed by the main control unit 41 in the game control process. 18 to 20 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the BET process executed by the main control unit. In the BET process, first, the main control unit 41 clears the value of the BET counter in which the value of the betting number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (step S10), and a prescribed number according to the gaming state (the upper limit in the present embodiment). 3) is set in the RAM 41c in all gaming states with the same value as the number (step S11), and the next game based on whether or not the replay game flag indicating that the game is a replay game is set in the RAM 41c, that is, Then, it is determined whether or not the game started from now is a replay game (step S12).

  When the next game is a replay game (step S12; Y), the main control unit 41 executes a rip freeze process for generating a rip freeze at the time of a bell lip winning (step S13). After completing the freeze-freeze process, the main control unit 41 adds 1 to the value of the BET counter (step S14), refers to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c, and determines whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number. By determining whether or not the number of bets serving as a game start condition is set (step S15). When the value of the BET counter is not the prescribed number (step S15; N), the main control unit 41 returns to step S14. When the value of the ET counter is the prescribed number (step S15; Y), After the setting is completed, the process proceeds to step S16. The main control unit 41 executes a process of sequentially lighting the 1BETLED 14, the 2BETLED15, and the 3BETLED16 in accordance with the value of the BET counter after adding the value of the BET counter. Further, the main control unit 41 executes a process of lighting the replaying LED 20 and the start valid LED 18 (waiting LED 19 during waiting) after setting of the betting number after the replay winning is completed.

  Based on the replay game flag, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the replay won in the previous game was the first replay (step S16). When the first replay is made (step S16; Y), the main control unit 41 adds 3 bets (because the replay winning state is three bets), and the sub control unit 91. A BET command indicating that a BET sound is output (hereinafter referred to as a BET command (with a BET sound)) to output a BET sound is set in the normal command transmission buffer (step S17).

  On the other hand, if the main control unit 41 is not the first replay in step S16 (step S16; N), that is, if the second replay is won, the bet number is added by 3 and the sub-control The unit 91 sets a BET command indicating that no BET sound is output (hereinafter referred to as a BET command (no BET sound)) to the normal command transmission buffer (step S18). Note that the second replay may include 7 fake lips 1 to 5 and 7-matched lips composed of combinations of symbols including different symbols.

  The BET command set in steps S17 and S18 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thereby, on the side of the sub-control unit 91, a bet sound is output every time the bet number is set after the first replay winning, whereas the bet number is set after the second replay winning. Does not output a BET sound. This makes it easier for the player to notice the first replay prize than the second replay prize.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the credit counter that is the value of the credit stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is 50, which is the upper limit value (step S19). When the value of the credit counter is the upper limit value (step S19; Y), the main control unit 41 sets the insertion impossible flag in the RAM 41c (step S20), and proceeds to step S22. Note that, after setting the closing flag, processing for turning off the charging request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 is performed. Further, when the BET counter is set to the prescribed number by the second replay winning, for example, when the BET sound for the prescribed number is output without turning off the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 in step S20 ( The insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 are turned off after the completion of the rip freeze or after the output of a credit command (with a BET sound) corresponding to 3 BETs.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the main control unit 41 is not a replay game (step S12; N), or when the value of the credit counter is not the upper limit value (step S19; N), that is, when credit insertion is possible, Settings before waiting for input are performed (step S21), and the process proceeds to step S22. In the setting before waiting for insertion, when the insertion disable flag is set in the RAM 41c, the insertion disable flag is cleared, and a medal can be inserted. For this reason, after the replay winning, the bet number setting is completed before the bet number setting is completed and the setting for the bet number is not accepted, and the bet number setting is completed. The medals inserted after the setting before waiting is effectively received and credits are added. The main control unit 41 turns on the insertion request LED 17 after the setting before waiting for insertion and clears the insertion prohibition flag, and lights the BET switch valid LED 21 when the bet number can be set. Execute the process. The main control unit 41 turns on only the insertion request LED 17 when the BET counter is set to the prescribed number by the first replay winning. Further, when the BET counter is set to the prescribed number by the second replay winning, the main control unit 41 turns on the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21, for example, when a prescribed number of BET sounds are output. (Refer to step S37 described later.) After completion of the rip freeze or after outputting a credit command (with a BET sound) corresponding to 3 BETs, the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 are turned off.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not a medal can be inserted based on the insertion impossible flag (step S22). When the medal can be inserted (step S22; Y), the main control unit 41 is in the on state of the flow path switching solenoid 30, that is, the medal can be inserted using the medal flow path as a path on the hopper tank side. If it is possible (step S23), the process proceeds to step S25, and if it is not possible to insert a medal (step S22; N), the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off, that is, the medal flow path is set to the medal payout opening. As a route on the 9th side, the insertion of a new medal is prohibited (step S24), and the process proceeds to step S25.

  After the control of the flow path switching solenoid 30, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 is on (step S25). When the setting key switch 37 is on (step S25; Y), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0 (step S26). When the value of the BET counter is 0 (step S26; Y), the main control unit 41 sets a confirmation start command in the normal command transmission buffer (step S27), executes setting confirmation processing, and enters a setting confirmation state. The process proceeds (step S28) and returns to step S22. The confirmation start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). On the other hand, when the setting key switch 37 is off (step S25; N), or when the value of the BET counter is not 0 (step S26; N), the main control unit 41 turns on as shown in FIG. By determining the presence or absence of the inserted medal flag indicating that the passage of the medal has been detected, it is determined whether or not the detection result by the inserted medal sensor 31 has become an appropriate detection result and the passage of the inserted medal has been detected (step S30). ). When the passage of the inserted medal is detected (step S30; Y), the main control unit 41 clears the inserted medal flag (step S31), and whether or not the medal can be inserted based on the insertion impossible flag. Is determined (step S32).

  On the other hand, when the medal can be inserted (step S32; N), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (step S33), and the value of the BET counter is specified. If the number is not a number (step S33; N), a BET command (with a BET sound) indicating that the bet number is incremented by 1 and that the BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 is transmitted for a normal command. The buffer is set (step S34), the value of the BET counter is incremented by 1 (step S35), and the process returns to step S22. The BET command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thus, when the bet number is set by inserting medals, a BET sound is output on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  On the other hand, when the value of the BET counter is a specified number (step S33; Y), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the second replay has been won in the previous game (step S36). When the second replay has not been won in the previous game (step S36; N), the main control unit 41 indicates the value of the credit counter after 1 addition and indicates that the sub control unit 91 outputs a credit sound. The credit command shown (hereinafter, credit command (normal)) is set in the normal command transmission buffer (step S38), and 1 is added to the value of the credit counter (step S40). The credit command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  On the other hand, when the second replay has been won in the previous game (step S36; Y), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a predetermined number of BET sounds have been output (step S37). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the credit command is output three times as many as the specified number. Note that when the bet amount is set after the second replay winning, since the BET command (no BET sound) is output as shown in step S18, the BET sound is not output in the sub-control unit 91. For this reason, after the second replay winning, after the bet number is set, when a medal is inserted and credited, a process for outputting the BET sound up to a specified number of times is performed.

  On the other hand, when the prescribed number of BET sounds have not been output (step S37; N), the main control unit 41 indicates the value of the credit counter after one addition and indicates that the sub control unit 91 outputs a credit sound. The credit command shown (hereinafter, credit command (with BET sound)) is set in the normal command transmission buffer (step S39), and the process proceeds to step S40. The credit command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  On the other hand, when the specified number of BET sounds have already been output (step S37; Y), the main control unit 41 proceeds to step S38, and the credit command (normal) is set in the normal command transmission buffer. As a result, when adding credits by inserting medals after the second replay winning, on the sub-control unit 91 side, BET sounds are output for up to the third sheet, and credit sounds are output for the fourth and subsequent sheets. The On the other hand, when adding credits by inserting medals when it is not after the second replay winning, a credit sound is output from the first sheet on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  As the next step of steps S36 and S37, after executing step S40, the corresponding step S38 or step S39 is performed, so that the current value after being added by step S40 as the value of the credit counter is obtained. The credit command shown may be set in step S38 or step S39. In addition, since a specified number of bets are set after the release of the rip freeze at the second replay winning, a command for outputting the specified number of BET sounds as a credit command (with a BET sound) in step S39. May be set to output a predetermined number of BET sounds.

  After adding the credit counter, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the credit counter is 50, which is the upper limit value (step S41). When the value of the credit counter is not 50 (step S41; N), the main control unit 41 returns to step S22. When the value of the credit counter is 50 (step S41; Y), the main control unit 41 sets the insertion impossible flag (step S42), the process returns to step S22.

  When the passage of the inserted medal is not detected (step S30; N), or when the medal cannot be inserted (step S32; N), the main control unit 41 rises the rising edge of the start switch 7 Is determined to determine whether or not an operation of the start switch 7 has been detected (step S45). At this time, the rising edge is set only when one of the switches changes to ON and all the switches are OFF, so in addition to whether or not any of the switches has changed to ON, It is also determined whether or not the switch is OFF.

  When the operation of the start switch 7 is effectively detected (step S45; Y), the main control unit 41 clears the rising edge (step S46) and determines whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number. By doing so, it is determined whether or not the number of bets serving as a game start condition is set (step S47). When the value of the BET counter is not the specified number (step S47; N), the main control unit 41 returns to step S22, and when the value of the BET counter is the specified number (step S47; Y), the main control unit 41 sets the throw-in disable flag. At the same time, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off to prohibit the insertion of a new medal using the medal flow path as the path on the medal payout exit 9 side (step S48), and the setting at the start of the game is performed (step S49). The BET process is terminated and the game control process is started. Thereby, even if a medal is inserted until the setting is made before waiting for insertion in step S21 in the BET processing after the next game after the game is started, the medal payout exit is not accepted. 9 will be paid out.

  On the other hand, when the operation of the start switch 7 is not detected or when another switch for which the start switch 7 has been operated is also operated (step S45; N), the main control unit 41 has a single BET (not shown). By determining whether or not a rising edge indicating the rising of the switch is set, it is determined whether or not an operation of a single BET switch has been detected (step S50). When the operation of the single BET switch is detected (step S50; Y), the main control unit 41 clears the rising edge as shown in FIG. 20 (step S65), and the value of the BET counter is a specified number. It is determined whether or not there is (step S66). When the value of the BET counter is a specified number (step S66; Y), the main control unit 41 returns to step S22. When the value of the BET counter is not a specified number (step S66; N), the value of the credit counter is 0. It is determined whether or not (step S67). When the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S67; Y), the main control unit 41 returns to step S22. When the value of the credit counter is not 0 (step S67; N), the bet number is incremented by 1. The BET command (with BET sound) indicating that the BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 is set in the normal command transmission buffer (step S68), and the credit counter value is decremented by 1 (step S68). In step S68), 1 is added to the value of the BET counter (step S70), and the process returns to step S22. The BET command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thus, when the bet number is set by operating the single BET switch, a BET sound is output on the sub-control unit 91 side. When the value of the BET counter is the specified number after the second replay winning (step S66; Y), the same determination as in step S37 is performed, and when the BET sound is not output for the specified number, the step is performed. The BET sound may be output by performing the same process as in S39.

  On the other hand, when the operation of the single BET switch is not detected (step S50; N), the main control unit 41 determines whether the rising edge indicating the rising of the MAXBET switch 6 is set, thereby determining the MAXBET switch. It is determined whether or not the operation No. 6 has been detected (step S51). When the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected (step S51; Y), the main control unit 41 clears the rising edge as shown in FIG. 20 (step S75), and the value of the BET counter is a specified number. Is determined (step S76). When the value of the BET counter is not a specified number (step S76; N), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S77). If the value of the credit counter is not 0 (step S77; N), the main control unit 41 subtracts 1 from the value of the credit counter (step S78), adds 1 to the value of the BET counter (step S79), and proceeds to step S76. Return.

  On the other hand, when the value of the BET counter is a specified number (step S76; Y) or when the value of the credit counter is 0 (step S77; Y), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the BET counter has been added. Is determined (step S80). The addition of the BET counter includes not only the addition in step S79 but also the addition in step S14 after the rip freeze is canceled by operating the MAXBET switch 6. When the BET counter is not added (step S80; N), the main control unit 41 returns to step S22. When the BET counter is added (step S80; Y), the number of bets added is added. The BET command (with BET sound) indicating that the BET sound is output and the BET sound to be output by the sub-control unit 91 is set in the normal command transmission buffer (step S81), and the process returns to step S22. The BET command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). As a result, when the bet amount is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6, the BET sound is output for the set bet amount on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  On the other hand, when the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is not detected (step S51; N), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the rising edge indicating the rising of the payment switch 10 is set, thereby determining the payment switch. It is determined whether ten operations have been detected (step S52). When the operation of the settlement switch 10 is not detected (step S52; N), the main control unit 41 returns to step S22. When the operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected (step S52; Y), the main control unit 41 detects the rising edge. It is cleared (step S53), and it is determined whether or not the next game is a replay game based on the replay game flag (step S54).

  If it is not determined that the game is a replay game (step S54; N), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0 (step S56), and if the value of the BET counter is not 0 (step S54). S56; N), control for driving out the hopper motor 34 and paying out medals for the value stored in the BET counter, that is, control for returning the medals used for setting the bet number and setting the value of the BET counter to 0. In addition, a betting amount adjustment process is performed to set a payout start command for notifying medal payout start and betting amount adjustment in the normal command transmission buffer (step S57). After executing the betting number adjustment process, the main control unit 41 clears the insertion impossible flag (step S58) and returns to step S22. As a result, when the betting amount is settled by operating the settlement switch 10 in a state where the betting amount is set, not after the replay winning, the sub-control unit 91 displays that the betting amount is being settled. And a sound corresponding to the betting amount adjustment is output.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is a replay game (step S54; Y), or when the value of the BET counter is 0 (step S56; Y), the main control unit 41 drives the hopper motor 34 for credit. Control for paying out medals for the value stored in the counter, that is, control for returning medals stored as credits and setting the value of the credit counter to 0 is performed to notify the start of payout of medals, and to the replay game Credit settlement processing for setting in the normal command transmission buffer a payout start command for notifying whether the credit settlement is in the case of the credit settlement in the case where the number of bets is not set or not (step S59) Is cleared (step S58), and the process returns to step S22. Thereby, when the settlement is performed by operating the settlement switch 10 in the replay winning, only the credit settlement is performed without performing the betting number settlement, and the credit after the replay winning is performed on the sub-control unit 91 side. A message indicating that the account is being settled is displayed, and a sound corresponding to the credit settlement after the replay winning is output. Further, when the settlement is performed by operating the settlement switch 10 when the value of the BET counter is 0, the sub-control unit 91 side indicates that the credit settlement when the value of the BET counter is 0 is being performed. In addition to being displayed, a sound corresponding to credit settlement when the value of the BET counter is 0 is output.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the rip freeze process executed by the main control unit 41 in step S13 of the BET process. The lip freeze process is performed when it is determined that the game is a replay game, that is, after a replay winning in the previous game. First, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the replay won in the previous game was the second replay (step S85). If it is not the second replay (step S85; N), the main control unit 41 terminates the rip freeze process without generating a freeze.

  On the other hand, in the case of the second replay (step S85; Y), the main control unit 41 determines the timing at which the bet number is set by the replay winning and the start switch 7 is activated until the freeze release condition is satisfied. Processing for generating a delayed freeze (lip freeze) is performed. Specifically, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the credit counter is the upper limit value of 50 (step S86). If it is determined that the value is not the upper limit value (step S86; N), the credit addition Therefore, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on, and the medal flow path is set to the hopper tank side path so that the medal can be inserted (step S87). Further, after setting the flow path switching solenoid 30, the main control unit 41 performs a process for lighting the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 (step S88). Thereby, in particular, a MAXBET operation, medal insertion, and the like can be promoted.

  On the other hand, when the value of the credit counter is 50, which is the upper limit value (step S86; Y), the main control unit 41 cannot perform credit addition, and therefore does not perform the processing of steps S87 and S88, but performs step S89. Move on. As a result, despite the fact that the credit counter is 50, the inserted medal will flow down to the hopper tank side, while preventing the occurrence of a problem such that neither the credit addition nor the bet number is added by the medal. Can do.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not a predetermined time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the rip freeze (step S89). When a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the lip freeze (step S89; Y), the main control unit 41 satisfies the rip freeze release condition, and proceeds to step S93. On the other hand, when the predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of the rip-freeze (step S89; N), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the player has performed a MAXBET operation using the MAXBET switch 6 (step S90). If the user performs a MAXBET operation (step S90; Y), the rip-freeze release condition is satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S93.

  On the other hand, in the case where there is no MAXBET operation by the player (step S90; N), the main control unit 41 places the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 closer to the hopper tank 34a than the flow path switching solenoid 30. It is determined whether or not the inserted medal sensor 31 is detected by a sensor arranged on the most upstream side, that is, a specific sensor that can detect the inserted medal first (step S91). The passage of the medal is detected by the specific sensor when the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on (see step S87). When the medal is inserted (step S91; Y), the main control unit 41 satisfies the rip freeze release condition, and proceeds to step S93. Even when it is determined that a medal has been inserted, the insertion of a medal has not yet been detected by another sensor, and the detection result by the insertion medal sensor 31 is not an appropriate detection result. The inserted medal flag is not set.

  On the other hand, when it is not determined that a medal has been inserted (step S91; N), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a credit settlement operation using the settlement switch 10 by the player has been performed (step S92). When there is a credit settlement operation by the player (step S92; Y), the main control unit 41 satisfies the rip-freeze release condition, and proceeds to step S93. After the freeze is released by the credit settlement operation, as shown in FIG. 19, it is determined that the operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected (see step S52), the process proceeds to step S59, and the credit settlement is performed. Processing is performed. On the other hand, when there is no credit settlement operation by the player (step S92; N), the main control unit 41 returns to step S89.

  After the freeze release condition is satisfied, when the flow path switching solenoid 30 is in the on state, the main control unit 41 turns off the flow path switching solenoid 30 and ends the rip freeze process (step S93). In the rip freeze process, the process of step S93 is performed. Thus, for example, even when a rip freeze occurs when the credit counter is 49 and a plurality of medals are inserted at once, the freeze release condition is satisfied by detecting the first of them by a specific sensor. Then, immediately after the flow path switching solenoid is turned off in step S93 and the freeze-freeze processing is terminated, the first medal is further detected by another sensor, and the detection result by the insertion medal sensor 31 is appropriate. When the inserted medal flag is set as a result of detection, the passage of the inserted medal is detected, the credit counter is updated to 50, it is determined that the upper limit value is 50, the insertion disabled flag is set, and the flow path switching solenoid is set. Enters the off state (see steps S30, S40, S19, and S20).

  Therefore, the second and subsequent medals out of the plurality of medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 9. The plurality of sensors included in the inserted medal sensor 31 are detected by other sensors after the first medal is detected by the specific sensor and the detection result by the inserted medal sensor 31 when a plurality of medals are inserted at a time. Is set so that the time required until the first detection result is detected is shorter than the time required for the second medal to reach the flow path switching solenoid 30 after the first sensor is detected by the specific sensor. Has been. For this reason, when the credit 50 is reached by inserting the first medal, the flow path switching solenoid is always turned off when the second and subsequent medals reach the flow path switching solenoid 30. The medals after the first can be paid out from the medal payout exit 9. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a problem that credits are not added and returned even though medals are inserted.

  On the other hand, when a rip freeze occurs when the credit counter is less than 49 and a plurality of medals are inserted at once, the freeze release condition is established by detecting the first of them by a specific sensor. Thereafter, although the flow path switching solenoid is immediately turned off, immediately after that, it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not the upper limit value of 50 (see step S19), and the setting before waiting for the input is performed. Since the switching solenoid is switched to the on state (see steps S19 and S21 to S23) and the on state is maintained until the credit 50 is reached, the second and subsequent medals of the plurality of medals also reach the credit 50. Until then, it is taken in and added to the credit. Thereby, the convenience when a medal is inserted during the rip freeze can be improved.

  Next, the timing at which medal insertion or settlement is allowed after the game is over will be described. FIGS. 22A to 22D are timing charts showing specific examples in the case where insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after the game ends by executing the BET processing shown in FIGS. 18 to 20. .

  FIG. 22 (a) is a diagram for explaining the timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after a medal is not paid out without winning a small role. If no small role winning has occurred, the game ends without paying out, and then the process at the end of the game, the BET process for the next game, and the processes of steps S10 to S12 in FIG. Is executed, the processing after step S21 is executed, so that insertion or settlement of medals is permitted as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 22B is a diagram for explaining the timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after a small role is won and medals are paid out. If a small role winning has occurred, the game ends after the payout has been made, and thereafter, processing at the end of the game, BET processing for the next game, processing of steps S10 to S12 in FIG. Is executed, the processing after step S21 is executed, so that insertion or settlement of medals is allowed as shown in FIG. 22 (b).

  FIG. 22C is a diagram for explaining the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after the normal lip winning. When a normal lip winning has occurred, the game ends without paying out, and thereafter, processing at the end of the game, BET processing for the next game, processing of steps S10 to S12 in FIG. In addition to the above, after the bet number setting is completed and after it is determined in step S19 that credit is possible, the processing after step S21 is executed, as shown in FIG. 22 (c). Medals can be inserted or settled.

  FIG. 22D is a diagram for explaining the timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after winning a bell-lip prize. If a Bellip winning has occurred, the game ends without paying out, and then the process at the end of the game, the BET process for the next game, and the processes of steps S10 to S12 in FIG. After the execution, the rip freeze process shown in FIG. 21 is executed, and the rip freeze is controlled until the rip freeze release condition is satisfied. During this period, as shown in step S87 of FIG. 21, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on, allowing the insertion of medals for releasing the freeze, and performing the credit checkout operation and the MAXBET for releasing the freeze. Operation is also permitted. When the rip-freeze release condition is satisfied, after the bet amount setting is completed and it is determined that credit is possible in step S19 of FIG. 18, the processing in step S21 and subsequent steps is executed, so that FIG. As shown, normal medal insertion or settlement is allowed.

  During Rip Freeze, medal insertion and credit settlement operation for freezing are allowed, and normal medal after Rip Freeze is canceled and bet number is set in conjunction with medal insertion and credit settlement operation during Rip Freeze. Is charged or settled. Even during the rip freeze, when the value of the credit counter has already reached 50, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is not turned on in step S87 of FIG. 21. It will be allowed after the end.

  As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if a medal is inserted after the replay winning is generated and before the replay game is started (reel rotation start) In the case of a medal that is detected after the bet number setting (automatic BET) by the replay winning is set and the next replay game can be started, the credit is added according to the detection of the medal. Can do. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the credit addition after the replay winning has occurred from being performed prior to the betting number setting. As a result, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can improve the convenience of the player after the replay winning has occurred without causing a sense of incongruity as compared with the conventional slot machine.

  In addition, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, after winning the bell lip in the replay, a rip freeze occurs, and any one of a plurality of types of freeze release conditions including a condition established by inserting a medal is satisfied. It ends by doing. As in the case of winning or losing a small role, this makes it seem that the next game will not start unless a predetermined operation such as insertion of medals is performed, and the next operation is performed by performing these predetermined operations. You can make it seem as if you can start the game.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a bet amount is set in accordance with an operation on the settlement switch 10, a bet amount adjustment process for adjusting the bet amount is executed, If it is not set, it is possible to execute a credit checkout process for paying out the credit, and if the set bet number is a bet number automatically bet by replay winning, the bet number checkout process is not executed. Execute the credit checkout process. As a result, the replay function itself of giving a replay game (1 game) instead of paying out medals is maintained and the significance of the existence of the replay is maintained. This makes it possible to further improve the convenience of the player after winning a replay. In addition, when a payment operation is performed during a lip freeze after a bell lip winning, credit adjustment is performed in the same manner, so that the convenience of the player can be improved.

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

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

  When such a conventional slot machine is used as a background, for example, when a winning combination is to be configured with the same symbol, it is necessary to prepare a dedicated symbol. For this reason, there is a possibility that it may be difficult to design a dedicated symbol for a transitional role within the limits of the number and types of symbols. In addition, in the case where the replay can be won regardless of the operation procedure (pressing order, operation timing, etc.) of the stop switches 8L to 8R, a dedicated symbol that constitutes the replay within a range that can be drawn in within a predetermined time. There is a need to increase the number of dedicated symbols, and the design may become more difficult.

  On the other hand, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the replay includes a first replay such as a normal replay composed only of symbols having the same outer shape, and a bell lip including a symbol whose outer shape is not the same or similar. And the second replay. As a result, it is not always necessary to provide multiple dedicated symbols for replay, and it is possible to avoid increasing the number and types of symbols, and within the limits of the number, types, and arrangement of symbols, the types of replay (variations ) Can be abundant. On the other hand, when the second replay winning occurs, the combination including the symbols whose outer shapes are not the same or similar is stopped. However, since it is possible to add a credit according to the detected medal as described above, it is difficult for the player to accept the inserted medal. The game can be advanced without making it feel.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the symbols constituting the second replay include symbols different from the replay. For this reason, there is a higher possibility that a medal will be inserted without noticing the occurrence of the second replay winning, but since the credit can be added according to the detected medal, the inserted medal is accepted. The game can be progressed without causing the player to feel troublesome. Further, when winning a bell lip, the bells are aligned on an invalid line such as the upper row. For this reason, since it is possible to make the player think that the normal bell has won, it is possible to insert a medal or perform a MAXBET operation, and it seems as if the next game can be started by the insertion or operation. It can be made to not feel uncomfortable.

  Also, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the BET command (with BET sound) is set and output after the first replay winning is generated, the BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 side. On the other hand, since the BET command (no BET sound) is set and output after the second replay winning is generated, the BET sound is not output by the sub-control unit 91 side. This further increases the possibility of inserting medals without noticing that the second replay winning has occurred and that the betting number setting has been completed, but credits are added according to the detected medals. Therefore, it is possible to advance the game without making the player feel annoyance that the inserted medal is not accepted.

  Also, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a second replay winning that does not output a BET sound occurs and a bet is set and a credit is added without noticing that the betting number setting has been completed. However, because the same sound as the BET sound is output up to 3 times corresponding to the maximum number of bets, even though the player intends to insert medals and set the number of bets By not outputting the BET sound, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling distrust or discomfort.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a modification of the timing chart in the case where insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after a replay winning. FIG. 23 (a) shows that when a normal lip winning has occurred, the game ends without paying out, and thereafter, processing at the end of the game, BET processing for the next game, FIG. After the processes in steps S10 to S13 are performed, the automatic BET process (steps S14 and S15) is started. That is, after the processing of steps S10 to S13 in FIG. 18 is performed, the start of the automatic BET processing is confirmed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 23 (a), when automatic BET processing is started (or started), medals may be allowed to be inserted or settled.

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

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

  Even in such a case, even if a medal is inserted after the replay winning is generated and before the replay game is started (reel rotation start), the number of bets due to the replay winning In the case of medals detected after the setting (automatic BET) is started, credits can be added according to the detection of the medals. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the credit addition after the replay winning has occurred from being performed prior to the start of the betting number setting. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the replay winning has occurred without causing a sense of incongruity. In addition, the replay function of giving a replay game (1 game) instead of paying out medals is maintained and the significance of the replay is maintained, while credits are accepted according to the settlement operation even after the replay is won. By making the payout possible, it is possible to further improve the convenience of the player after winning the replay.

  FIG. 23B is a diagram for explaining the timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after winning a bell lip. If a Bellip winning has occurred, the game ends without paying out, and then the process at the end of the game, the BET process for the next game, and the processes of steps S10 to S12 in FIG. After being performed, the rip freeze process shown in FIG. 21 is executed, and the rip freeze is controlled until the rip freeze release condition is satisfied. During this period, as shown in step S87 of FIG. 21, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on, allowing the insertion of medals for releasing the freeze, and performing the credit checkout operation and the MAXBET for releasing the freeze. Operation is also permitted. When the rip-freeze release condition is satisfied, the bet number setting is started, and the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed as shown in FIG.

  As described above, when a normal lip is won, as shown in FIG. 23 (a), when automatic BET processing is started (or started), insertion or settlement of medals is permitted, In the case of winning, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), a bell-lip freeze is generated, and after the freeze release condition is satisfied and the automatic BET process is started (or started), Input or settlement may be allowed. In this case, in order to avoid the simultaneous notification of the bet and the notification that the credit has been added, when an automatic bet process is started (or started), a medal is inserted or Although the settlement is allowed, the notification that the credit is added due to the insertion of the medal may be always performed after the notification that the automatic bet is made. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the notification that the credit is added by the medal inserted to release the rip-freeze may be performed after the notification that the automatic bet is made. .

  Note that even when the timing at which the insertion (credit) is allowed after the replay winning is performed when the automatic bet by the replay winning is started, the timing at which the settlement is allowed after the replay winning is automatically performed by the replay winning. You may make it be the time of completion of BET.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 22 (c), 22 (d), 23 (a), and 23 (b), insertion (credit) / settlement is allowed after the replay winning. The example in which the timing of the automatic BET by the replay winning is started or completed has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is a timing at which a predetermined condition is established after the start or completion of the automatic BET by the replay winning. Also good. The predetermined condition may be satisfied when a predetermined time elapses, or may be satisfied when a predetermined process ends. As an example in which the predetermined condition is satisfied after a predetermined time has elapsed after completion of the automatic BET by replay winning, for example, the BET command (with BET sound) set in step S17 of FIG. 18 is output to the sub-control unit 91. When the average time required for the completion of the third BET sound output based on the command is time A, the predetermined condition is satisfied when time A has elapsed since YES is determined in step S15. In addition, an average time required until the BET command (no BET sound) set in step S18 of FIG. In this case, the predetermined condition may be satisfied when the time B elapses after it is determined as YES in step S15. After the determination in step S15 is YES, it may be possible to shift to step S21 when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, as the type of replay, the normal replay of the first replay as a specific replay display result that is a specific combination, and the second replay bell lip as a nonspecific replay display result that is a nonspecific combination However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the type of replay is not provided with a non-specific replay display result but only with a specific replay display result. On the contrary, the specific regame display result may not be provided, but only the non-specific regame display result may be provided.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example is described in which the insertion after the replay winning is allowed regardless of the type of the replay. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the insertion after the replay winning is allowed according to the type of the replay. You may comprise. For example, after the first replay winning as the specific replay display result as the specific combination is not allowed to be inserted, but only after the second replay winning as the nonspecific replay display result as the nonspecific combination Input may be allowed. In other words, it may be possible to improve the convenience without bothering the player by making the insertion permitted only when it is difficult to notice that the re-game display result has been derived.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the settlement after the replay winning is allowed regardless of the type of the replay has been described. You may comprise. For example, after the first replay winning as the specific replay display result as the specific combination is not allowed to be settled, but only after the second replay winning as the nonspecific replay display result as the nonspecific combination Checkout may be allowed. In other words, the payment may be allowed only when it is difficult to notice that the re-game display result has been derived, and the convenience may be improved without bothering the player.

  Note that, in the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the lip freeze process shown in FIG. 21 is executed to generate a rip freeze after a bell lip winning and before automatic betting. However, the lip freeze may be generated or started to occur at the end of the bell lip winning game. For example, the rip freeze process may be executed in the winning determination process in the game control process.

  Further, the lip freeze may be generated or started after the betting of the bell lip and after the automatic betting. For example, when the next game is a replay game (see step S12), first, the processing of steps S16 to S18 may be performed, and then the processing of steps S14 to S15 may be performed, and then the rip freeze processing may be performed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 23C, during the lip freeze after the betting number setting is completed, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on as shown in step S87 of FIG. In addition to permitting the insertion of medals for release, the credit settlement operation and the MAXBET operation for releasing the freeze are also permitted. When the rip-freeze release condition is satisfied, it is determined that credit is possible (step S19). (See FIG. 23). By executing the processing from step S21 onward, the insertion or settlement of medals may be permitted as shown in FIG. Also in this case, the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed is not limited to after the automatic BET processing is performed and the betting number setting is completed, and the automatic BET processing is started (or started). May be).

  In the first and second embodiments, the sub CPU 91a outputs the music selected by the player via the music selection screen in the bonus state, but the selected music is output in the bonus state. For example, voice output may be performed during a premier effect in a normal state or during a battle effect (continuous effect) for a predetermined number of games. Further, for example, if the slot machine is controlled by the AT (assist time) as an advantageous state, the voice may be output during the AT.

  In the first and second embodiments, the sub CPU 91a allows the player to select music to be output from the speakers 53 and 54 via the music selection screen. However, the special effects that can be selected by the player are described below. For example, it is possible to select a character to appear in the effect of displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51, or the illumination light color, irradiation, or point in the effect of illuminating / lighting the illumination light from the effect LED 52 or the like. It is also possible to be able to select a control such as, or to select an effect pattern including a plurality of special effects.

  In the first and second embodiments, the predetermined condition is a condition for achieving a specific mission that may be established only after a password is entered or by a game with a simple start. However, the predetermined condition is not limited to this. For example, the total number of games, the total number of medals paid out, the net increase in medals, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, the number of consecutive winnings of bonuses (the number of consecutive games), etc. are set to a predetermined number, or the current level is The condition is that the level is a predetermined level, the condition that the experience value is a predetermined value, the number of earned coins, the number of earned points (for example, the number of points, performance points, etc.), the acquired privilege image (premier image, (Demo images, viewing images, capture screens, etc.) The number of types can be a predetermined number, or a specific premier effect can be executed. It may be. Further, for example, a condition that a player performs a hidden command operation (for example, a predetermined button operation during execution of a battle effect), or a condition that a predetermined date and time after operation by the RTC 97 may be set.

[Embodiment 3]
In the third embodiment, a case where the slot machine 1 in the first embodiment described above is replaced with a pachinko gaming machine 700 will be described.

  First, an overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 700 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 24 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 700. FIG.

  The pachinko gaming machine 700 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 700 includes a glass door frame 702 formed in a frame shape that can be opened and closed in the game frame. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. And the board 706).

  A hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 703 is provided on the lower surface of the glass door frame 702. On the upper surface of the hitting ball supply tray 703, a chance button 7111 is provided that is operated when a specific effect is executed in the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). The chance button 7111 corresponds to the effect switch 56 of the slot machine 1 described in the first embodiment.

  Selection buttons 112A and 7112B that are operated when selecting various setting items as described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13 are provided on the front surface of the hitting ball supply tray 703 where the chance buttons 7111 are provided. Yes. The selection buttons 7112A and 7112B correspond to the stop switches 8L and 8R when the screens shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 of the slot machine 1 described in the first embodiment are displayed.

  Under the hitting ball supply tray 703, there are an extra ball receiving tray 704 for storing game balls as game media that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 703, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 705 for emitting hitting balls (game balls). Is provided. A game board 706 (see FIG. 24) is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 702. The game board 706 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 707 is formed on the front surface of the game board 706 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down. A large number of nails for guiding a game ball are implanted in the game area 707.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 707, an effect display device 709 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. In the effect display device 709, a change display (also referred to as a variable display, an update display, or a cyclic display) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. The variation display of the effect symbol is executed in various variations such as scroll display and on-site switching display. The effect display device 709 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each. In the effect display device 709, an effect symbol display area for displaying an effect symbol on the display screen is provided. For example, three (left, middle, right) of the effect symbol display area (plural) ) Has a symbol display area as a display area for variably displaying the effect symbols. Each of these three effect symbols is an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. The effect display device 709 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variation control of the first special symbol is executed by the first special symbol display unit 708a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 709 to execute the effect display along with the variation display, and the second special symbol display unit 708a executes the second special display. When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 708b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  On the left side of the upper portion of the effect display device 709 in the game board 706, there is a first special symbol display (first variation display means) 708a that variably displays the first special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. Is provided. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display 708a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of displaying the numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. In other words, the first special symbol display 708a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. On the right side of the upper portion of the effect display device 709 in the game board 706, there is a second special symbol display (second variation display means) 708b that variably displays a second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. Is provided. The second special symbol display 708b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the second special symbol display 708b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  In the present embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. In addition, the first special symbol display 708a and the second special symbol display 708b may be configured to variably display, for example, a number (or a two-digit symbol) of 00 to 99, for example.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 708a and the second special symbol indicator 708b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator. The first special symbol is subjected to the variable display on the condition that the second special symbol display unit 708b does not execute the variable display of the second special symbol. For the second special symbol, the variable display is executed on the condition that the first special symbol display unit 708a does not execute the variable display of the first special symbol. That is, either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed without being variably displayed at the same time.

  For the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variation display is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 713 or the second start winning opening) 714), the display start condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The game is started based on the fact that the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening (a game ball has entered). Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  In the following description, the fact that the game ball has won the first start prize opening 713 may be referred to as a first start prize, and the fact that the game ball has won the second start prize opening 714 will be referred to as a second start prize. There is a case. The data related to the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied is held and stored as reserved storage data that is a right to perform variable display of the special symbol until the start condition is satisfied. Specifically, the on-hold storage data is stored in a predetermined area of a RAM 755 of a game control microcomputer 7560 described later. On-hold storage data for the first start prize is stored in the first on-hold storage buffer as first on-hold storage data with a predetermined number (for example, 4) as an upper limit, and on-premise storage data for the second start prize is stored in a predetermined number (for example, 4). Is stored in the second reserved storage buffer as second reserved storage data.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 700, a ball striking device for driving a driving motor in response to a player operating a ball striking operation handle 705 and launching a game ball to the game area 707 using the rotational force of the driving motor (see FIG. Not shown). A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 707 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 707, and then descends the game area 707. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 713 and is detected by the first start port switch 713a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display unit 708a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 709 starts the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol). Is done. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 713. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 714 and is detected by the second start port switch 714a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 708b starts the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 709 starts the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. In other words, the variation display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 714. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 709 is used for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 708a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 708b. The effect design (decoration design) is displayed as a variation design. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 708a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 709 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 708b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 709 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start point and end point of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the period of variable display is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). In addition, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 708a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 708b, the effect display device 709 causes the jackpot to be recalled. The combination of is stopped and displayed. The first special symbol display device 708a, the second special symbol display device 708b, and the effect display device 709 described above are variation display devices that perform variation display of identification information and derive and display a display result, and are used as a variation display unit. It is done.

  In the effect display device 709, when the variable display is started, for example, all of the left, middle, and right effect symbols start the variable display. Then, the left, middle, and right effect symbols that are variably displayed basically stop in a predetermined order (for example, a predetermined order such as the order of the left effect symbol, the right effect symbol, and the middle effect symbol). When a predetermined variation time has elapsed from the start of variation display, all the left, middle and right effect symbols are stopped and the display result is confirmed. The order in which the left, middle, and right effect symbols stop may be other than the order of the left, right, and center symbols. Further, the left, middle, and right effect symbols may be stopped simultaneously.

  A winning device having a first start winning port 713 is provided below the effect display device 709. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 713 is guided to the back of the game board 706 and detected by the first start opening switch 713a.

  A variable winning ball device (electric tulip) having a second starting winning port 714 (second starting port) through which a game ball can win is located below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 713. ) 715 is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening 714 is guided to the back of the game board 706 and detected by the second start opening switch 714a. The variable winning ball device 715 is opened by a solenoid 716. When the variable winning ball device 715 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second start winning port 714 (it is easy to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In a state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second starting winning port 714 than the first starting winning port 713. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning port 714. Note that, in a state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the closed state, it may be configured such that although it is difficult to win, it is possible to win (that is, the game ball is difficult to win). As described above, the state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the closed state may be a state where the game ball is difficult to win or does not win the second start winning port 714.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning port 713 and the second start winning port 714 may be collectively referred to as a start winning port or a starting port.

  When the variable winning ball device 715 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading toward the variable winning ball device 715 is very likely to win the second start winning port 714. The first start winning opening 713 is provided directly below the effect display device 709, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 709 and the first start winning opening 713 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. It is difficult to guide the game balls to the first start winning port 713 by arranging the nails densely around the 713, or arranging the nail arrangement around the first start winning port 713 to win the second start winning port 714. The rate may be higher than the winning rate of the first start winning port 713.

  Below the first special symbol display 708a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 713, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start winning memory) 4 is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 718a composed of two displays (for example, LEDs) is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 718a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 708a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Below the second special symbol display 708b is a second special symbol hold comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 714, that is, the second reserved memory number. A storage indicator 718b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 718b increases the number of indicators to be turned on by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 708b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Further, the display screen of the effect display device 709 is provided with a first reserved memory display unit 718c that displays the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 718d that displays the second reserved memory number. (Each display area is provided). In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition.

  In the present embodiment, the variable winning ball apparatus 715 that opens and closes only the second start winning opening 714 is provided, but both the first starting winning opening 713 and the second start winning opening 714 are provided. A configuration in which a variable winning ball apparatus that performs an opening / closing operation may be provided.

  A reach state may occur during the effect symbol display on the effect display device 709. Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 709 constitute a part of the combination of jackpot symbols, the variation of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed continues. Or a display state in which all or a part of the effect symbols fluctuate synchronously while constituting all or part of a combination of jackpot symbols. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable areas are in variable display. In the present embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 709 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set such that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than a normal reach (normal reach), and there is a high degree of reliability for the big hit. Such special (specific) reach is called super reach.

  As shown in FIG. 24, a special variable winning ball device 720 is provided below the variable winning ball device 715. The special variable winning ball apparatus 720 includes an opening / closing plate, and can be changed into an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be won and a closed state (second state) in which the game ball does not win. Device. Note that the special variable winning ball device 720 may be configured so that in the closed state, it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, it is difficult for the game ball to win). Thus, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 720 is in the closed state may be a state in which the game ball is difficult to win or does not win the special variable winning ball device 720.

  The special variable winning ball device 720 is a solenoid in a specific game state (a big hit game state) that occurs when a specific display result (a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 708a or the second special symbol display unit 708b. When the opening / closing plate is controlled to be in the open state by 721, the large winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. A game ball that has won a big winning opening is detected by a count switch 723.

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball device 720 is opened is called a round. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided, and when it is determined to be a jackpot, one of the jackpot types is selected. In this embodiment, the control example in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is opened only once in one round is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may make it perform the control which makes the apparatus 720 an open state.

  A normal symbol display 710 (not shown) is provided below the effect display device 709. The normal symbol display 710 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information called “normal symbols” (for example, “◯” and “x”).

  When the game ball passes through the gate 732 and is detected by the gate switch 732a, the display variation display of the normal symbol display 710 is started. In this embodiment, left and right lamps (designs can be visually recognized when lit) are alternately lit to perform variable display. For example, if the left lamp is lit at the end of variable display, it is a win. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 710 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol “◯”), the variable winning ball apparatus 715 is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 715 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 714). To change.

  In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 710, a normal symbol hold storage display 741 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 732 is provided. Every time there is a game ball passing through the gate 732, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 732a, the normal symbol hold storage display 741 increases the number of indicators to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable symbol display on the normal symbol indicator 710 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. There are four upper limit values for the number of ordinary symbols stored, and the normal symbol storage memory display 741 lights the display with these four as upper limits.

  Decorative LEDs 725 flashing and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 707 of the game board 706, and an outlet 726 into which a hit ball that has not been won is taken in at the bottom. In addition, two speakers 727R and 727L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 707. A top frame LED 728a, a left frame LED 728b, and a right frame LED 728c provided on the front frame are provided on the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 707. For example, the top frame LED 728a, the left frame LED 728b, and the right frame LED 728c are related displays in the pseudo-continuous rendering as the repetitive variation pattern (each re-variation period (including the initial variation period) in one variation period). When an effect such that the effect is executed) is executed, blinking control is performed.

  The repeated variation pattern is a variation pattern in which a specific effect display is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times after a special symbol and an effect symbol change display is started and a display result is derived and displayed, and then a reach effect is executed. . Here, the specific effect display is, for example, an effect display such as an effect display that changes again, and if it is an effect display that can be repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times, for example, an effect display other than the re-variable display such as a notice display is possible. There may be. In the present embodiment, as an example of a repeated variation pattern, an example will be described in which a pseudo variation pattern that can be repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times with re-variation as a specific effect display is used.

  Here, the pseudo-ream is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is a single fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for pseudo-continuous variation.

  In addition, the pseudo-ream is within the variation time determined with respect to one start winning prize in order to make it appear as if multiple symbols of variable display (variable display) have been executed for one starting winning prize. In this case, a special variation pattern (also referred to as a variation display pattern) in which temporary stop and re-variation are executed a predetermined number of times for all the symbol strings (left, middle, right). For example, as the number of re-variation repeated executions (also referred to as quasi-continuous re-variation times) increases, the reliability that is a big hit (the big hit is for all selection ratios including the big hit and the loss of big hit) The degree of the ratio that is sometimes selected, the ratio of the jackpot, that is, the reliability of the jackpot) increases. More specifically, the ratio selected when it is determined that the jackpot is high. In the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, a combination of symbols temporarily stopped in the effect display device 709 is called a temporary stop symbol combination. The combination of temporary stop symbols is determined as one of the pseudo consecutive chances among a plurality of types of chances (hereinafter referred to as pseudo continuous chances) composed of combinations of symbols other than the jackpot symbol combination. Further, when the pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed, some reach effect may be executed as a final reach state.

  Also, a prize ball LED 751 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 728b, and a ball cut LED 752 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame LED 728c. . The top frame LED 728a, the left frame LED 728b, the right frame LED 728c, and the decoration LED 725 are an example of an effect light emitter provided in the pachinko gaming machine 700. In addition to the above-described various LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 700 (not shown).

  FIG. 25 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 731. As shown in FIG. 25 also shows a payout control board 737, an effect control board 780, and the like. A game control microcomputer 7560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to a program is mounted on the main board 731.

  The game control microcomputer 7560 includes a ROM 754 for storing a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 755 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 756 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O 757. In this embodiment, the ROM 754 and the RAM 755 are built in the game control microcomputer 7560. That is, the game control microcomputer 7560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the RAM 755 in addition to the CPU 756, and the ROM 754 may be externally attached or incorporated. Further, the I / O 757 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 7560 further includes a random number circuit 7503 for generating hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  In the game control microcomputer 7560, the CPU 756 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 754. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 7560 (or the CPU 756) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 756 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 731.

  The random number circuit 7503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to win a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. Random number circuit 7503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 7503 includes a numerical data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit selection setting function), a numerical data update rule selection setting function, and a numerical data update rule. It has various functions such as a selection switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 7560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 7503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using an ID number of the game control microcomputer 7560 (an ID number assigned to each product of the game control microcomputer 7560) stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 754. The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 7503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 7503 can be further improved.

  The game control microcomputer 7560 reads numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 7503 when a start winning to the first start port switch 713a or the second start port switch 714a occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and effect symbol Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a jackpot display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a jackpot display result. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  The RAM 755 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 755 is stored for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state by the game control microcomputer 7560 (special symbol process flag, value of each reserved memory number counter, etc.) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. Saved in. The data according to the control state by the game control microcomputer 7560 is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power failure or the like is restored after the power failure or the like occurs. is there. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 755 is backed up.

  A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 7560. A reset circuit that generates a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 7560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 7560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 7560 and the like are in an operation stop state. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 7560 or the like is output during a period in which the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer in which the reset signal is at a low level. The operation stop signal for stopping the operation such as 7560 is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Furthermore, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 7560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V, DC5V, etc.) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). Further, a clear signal (not shown) indicating that a clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 7560.

  Further, an input driver circuit for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 732a, the first start port switch 713a, the second start port switch 714a, the count switch 723, the general winning port switch 711, and the recovery path sensor 712 to the game control microcomputer 7560. 758 is also mounted on the main board 731. When the main board 731 receives the detection signals from the various switches, the main board 731 sends out a prize ball signal for executing a prize ball payout according to the various switches to the payout control board 737. When the payout control board 737 receives the prize ball signal, it drives the ball payout device 797 to pay out the prize ball according to the prize ball signal.

  The general winning opening switch 711 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 706 and detects, for example, a game ball that has entered a general winning opening (not shown) that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. Switch. Based on the detection of the game ball by the general winning opening switch 711, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  The collection passage sensor 712 is a transmissive optical sensor that is installed at a predetermined position in a common passage through which all game balls collected by the pachinko gaming machine 700 pass and detects the passage of the game balls.

  An output circuit 759 for driving a solenoid 716 for opening / closing the variable winning ball device 715 and a solenoid 721 for opening / closing the special variable winning ball device 720 forming a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 7560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 731. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 731.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control means (configured by an effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 780 directs the contents of the effect from the game control microcomputer 7560 via the relay board 777. The control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 709 that displays the effect symbols in a variable manner is performed.

  In the present embodiment, an operation signal from the chance button 7111 is input to the effect control board 780, and the effect and the determination on the screen described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13 are performed according to the operation signal from the chance button 7111. Perform the operation.

  In the present embodiment, the operation control signals from the selection buttons 7112A and 7112B are input to the effect control board 780, and the screens described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13 are displayed according to the operation signals from the selection buttons 7112A and 7112B. Perform the selection operation.

  The effect control board 780 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer (not shown) including an effect control CPU and a RAM (both not shown). The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 780, the effect control CPU operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown) and receives a signal from the main board 731 input via the relay board 777. In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via an input driver and an input port (both not shown). In addition, the effect control CPU causes a VDP (video display processor) (not shown) to perform display control of the effect display device 709 based on the effect control command.

  In the present embodiment, a VDP that performs display control of the effect display device 709 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer is mounted on the effect control board 780. The VDP has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer, and maps the VRAM therein. The VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data generated by the VDP. The VDP then outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 709.

  The effect control CPU reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 709, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. The effect control CPU outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP. The VDP executes display control based on data input from the effect control CPU.

  The effect control CPU executes the effect and the selection item selection on the screens of FIGS. 12 and 13 in accordance with the operation signal input from the chance button 7111. The effect control CPU executes selection of a selection item on the screens of FIGS. 12 and 13 in accordance with the operation signal input from the selection buttons 7112A and 7112B.

  The effect control board 780 is connected to a power supply circuit (not shown), and the effect control CPU of the effect control board 780 has a power supply monitoring function for monitoring that power is supplied from the power supply circuit.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to an input driver (not shown) on the effect control board 780. The input driver allows the signal input from the relay board 777 to pass only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 780 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 780 to the relay board 777). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a means.

  Further, the effect control CPU outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 735 via an output port (not shown). Further, the effect control CPU outputs sound number data to the audio output board 770 via the output port.

  In the lamp driver board 735, a signal for driving the LED is input to an LED driver (not shown) via an input driver (not shown). The LED driver supplies a drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 728a, the left frame LED 728b, and the right frame LED 728c. Further, a drive signal is supplied to the decoration LED 725 provided on the game board 706 side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 735.

  In the voice output board 770, the sound number data is input to a voice synthesis IC (not shown) via an input driver (not shown). The voice synthesizing IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to an amplifier circuit (not shown). The amplifier circuit outputs to the speakers 727R and 727L an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by a volume (not shown). Further, control data corresponding to the sound number data is stored in a sound data ROM (not shown). The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  The total number of games and the number of BBs (the number of RBs) in the gaming history of the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment described above can be replaced with the total number of rotations and the number of big hits of the variable display of the effect display device 709 of the pachinko gaming machine 700. . In addition, the medal difference number calculated by the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment can be replaced with a game ball difference number obtained by subtracting the total number of game balls that have been thrown out from the total number of game balls that have been paid out. For example, the total number of game balls paid out can be calculated based on the detection results of the first start port switch 713a, the second start port switch 714a, the count switch 723, and the general winning port switch 711. Further, the total number of game balls that have been struck can be calculated based on the detection result of the collection passage sensor 712. In addition, the music output in the bonus state in the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment can be replaced with, for example, a music output in sound in the big hit state, the probability variation state, or the short time state.

  As described above, the contents of the first embodiment can be applied to the pachinko gaming machine 700. That is, when an operation for outputting a two-dimensional code is executed by the player, the effect control CPU outputs a two-dimensional code based on game history update data including specific end data, and the password input by the player If the specific end data is included, the experience value is reset based on the specific end data, and the specific control for giving the reset experience value is executed when the achievement condition is satisfied. In addition, the production control CPU outputs sound only when the production is executed in the big hit state, the probability variation state, or the short time state, and whether there is a music piece selected by the player via the music selection screen. If there is a selected music piece, the selected music piece is output as a sound. In addition, if there is a selected music piece, the production control CPU selects the selected music piece together with the audio output regardless of whether or not a new specific effect can be selected by achieving a specific mission. If there is no song that is being played, one of the songs selected from the song list will be output as audio, and when a new mission can be selected after completing a specific mission, the new song will be output as audio .

  By doing in this way, the pachinko gaming machine 700 of the present embodiment, like the slot machine 1 of the first and second embodiments, does not have dissatisfaction due to the troublesome operation, and prevents a decrease in the interest of the game. In addition, the player is motivated to select a favorite song from a song list including a new song, and the player is interested in selecting a song, so the interest of the game is improved.

In the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the present embodiment, a game medium (for example, a game ball) has passed through a start area (for example, the second start winning opening 714) provided in the game area (for example, the game area 707). Based on the variable display means (for example, first and second special symbol display 708a, for example), which variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols and decorative symbols) that can identify each of them. 708b and an effect display device 709), which are advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result (for example, a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol or an effect symbol of a big hit combination) is derived as a display result of identification information. A pachinko gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state), based on the fact that the gaming medium has passed a predetermined area (for example, the gate 732). It changes into the 1st state (for example, an open state, an expansion open state) where a game medium tends to pass through a starting field, and the 2nd state (for example, a closed state, a normal open state) where a game ball does not enter easily or does not enter. A variable winning device (for example, a variable winning ball device 715), instruction input detecting means (for example, a push button, a stick controller, a tilt direction sensor unit, a push sensor) for detecting an instruction input by a player, and the variable display means After the variable display of the identification information is finished, based on the fact that the specific instruction input is detected by the instruction input detecting means, a game related display control means (displaying a main menu) in the gaming machine ( For example, a process in which the CPU for effect control executes menu processing) and variable identification information in the variable display means In a specific period including the period after the display ends, predetermined effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect for notifying whether or not the variable winning device is in the first state (for example, an effect control CPU When the game-related information is displayed during the period after the variable display of the identification information is finished), even when the variable winning device is in the first state, Priority control means (for example, a process in which the effect control CPU restricts execution of the predetermined effect while the main menu is displayed) may be further provided that executes the display of the game related information with priority over the predetermined effect.
By doing in this way, it can prevent that a player's attention with respect to game related information is prevented.

  In the first to third embodiments, a gaming machine (slot machine 1 or pachinko gaming machine 700) that is installed in a game arcade and uses a gaming value (medal or gaming ball) by a player and the gaming machine output. The gaming system 1001 is configured by the portable terminal 1100 that reads the two-dimensional code and the accessible management server 1200. However, the gaming machine may be configured by a slot machine or a pachinko gaming machine that does not use gaming value. For example, a home game machine or other computer device that starts game software (slot machine game, pachinko machine game) such as a gaming machine simulator capable of acquiring a player's game history, an installed mobile application (slot machine application) It is also possible to configure a portable terminal that activates a pachinko gaming machine application as a gaming machine of the present invention.

  In the third embodiment, as in the first and second embodiments, the predetermined condition is a condition for achieving a specific mission that may be established only after a password is entered or by a simple start game. For example, the number of big hits, the number of small hits, the number of consecutive houses, the number of rotations (number of rotations from big hit to the next big hit), etc. are set to a predetermined number, or the current level is It can be a condition that it becomes a predetermined level, a condition that the experience value becomes a predetermined value, a condition that the number of acquired coins, the number of points acquired, the number of types of privilege images acquired is a predetermined number, A condition that a premier performance is executed, a condition that a hidden command operation is performed by a player, It may be or the condition of serving as a constant of the date and time.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

  1 slot machine, 1a chassis, 1b front door, 2 reel unit, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 3 perspective window, 4 medal insertion part, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 9 medal Payout exit, 10 settlement switch, 11 credit indicator, 12 game auxiliary indicator, 13 game display, 14-16 1-3 BETLED, 17 insertion request LED, 18 start valid LED, 19 wait LED, 20 replay LED , 21 BET switch valid LED, 22L, 22C, 22R Stop valid LED, 23 Reset switch, 24 Set value display, 25 Door open detection switch, 30 Flow path switching solenoid, 31 Insertion medal sensor, 32L, 32C, 32R Reel motor 33L, 33C 33R reel sensor, 34 hopper unit, 34a hopper tank, 34b hopper motor, 34c discharge sensor, 35 overflow tank, 35a full sensor, 36a stop switch, 36b automatic settlement switch, 37 setting key switch, 38 reset / setting switch, 39 Power switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b, 91b, 755 RAM, 41c, 91c, 754 ROM, 41d, 91d I / O, 42 random number generation circuit, 43 sampling circuit, 44, 96 Switch detection circuit, 45 Motor drive circuit, 46 Solenoid drive circuit, 47, 93 LED drive circuit, 48, 98 Power interruption detection circuit, 49, 95 Reset circuit, 51 Liquid crystal display, 51a, 51b Specific effect area 52 effect LED, 53, 54, 727R, 727L speaker, 55 reel LED, 56 effect switch, 90,780 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 92 display control circuit, 94 audio output circuit, 97 , 211 RTC, 100 power supply box, 101 power supply board, 110, 210 control unit, 120, 220 storage unit, 130, 230 operation unit, 140, 240 display unit, 150 wireless communication unit, 151 antenna, 160 camera unit, 250 communication , 700 pachinko gaming machine, 702 glass door frame, 703 hitting ball supply tray, 704 surplus ball receiving tray, 705 hitting operation handle, 706 gaming board, 707 gaming area, 708a first special symbol display, 708b second special symbol display , 709 Production display device, 710 Normal symbol table Indicator, 711 General winning opening switch, 712 Collection passage sensor, 713 First starting winning opening, 713a First starting opening switch, 714 Second starting winning opening, 714a Second starting opening switch, 715 Variable winning ball apparatus, 716 721 Solenoid, 718a First special symbol hold memory display, 718b Second special symbol hold memory display, 718c First hold memory display portion, 718d Second hold memory display portion, 720 Special variable winning ball device, 723 Count switch, 725 Decoration LED, 726 Out port, 728a Top frame LED, 728b Left frame LED, 728c Right frame LED, 731 Main board, 732 Gate, 732a Gate switch, 735 Lamp driver board, 737 Dispensing control board, 741 Normal symbol hold memory display Bowl, 751 prize LED, 752 LED, 756 CPU, 757 I / O, 758 input driver circuit, 759 output circuit, 770 audio output board, 777 relay board, 797 ball payout device, 900 Internet network, 1000 external output board, 1001 gaming system, 1100 portable terminal, 1200 management server, 7111 chance button, 7112A, 7112B selection button, 7503 random number circuit, 7560 microcomputer for game control.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Determining means for determining whether or not any specific effect among a plurality of types of specific effects selectable by the player is selected by the player;
A specific effect adding means for adding a new specific effect that can be selected by the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Specific production execution means for executing the specific production,
The specific effect executing means is
When it is determined that the specific effect is not selected, any one of the plurality of types of specific effects is executed, and the predetermined condition is satisfied and the new specific effect can be selected. When it becomes, execute the new specific production,
When it is determined that the specific effect is selected, the selected specific effect is executed regardless of whether the predetermined condition is satisfied and the new specific effect is selectable. A gaming machine characterized by The gaming machine is
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 a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Game medium detection means for detecting the inserted game medium;
Game value storage means for storing a game value that can be used to set a bet amount in accordance with a betting operation;
Bet number storage means for storing the bet number set for one game;
At the time of game medium detection in which one of the bet number stored in the bet number storage means and the game value stored in the game value storage means is updated according to the detection result by the game medium detection means Update means;
Re-game derivation update means for updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage means so that the next game can be started without using the game value by deriving the re-game display result The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising:

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