JP2016002295A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of effectively, accurately monitoring cheating.SOLUTION: In a game machine which can implement accessory performance for specifying whether or not an addition of the number of games of ART has been determined, depending on whether or not a performance ball achieves V winning, by making the performance ball enter the accessory; the number of sensors to be used for abnormality determination is increased or the level of abnormality determination is heightened during the accessory performance which is started after the performance ball enters the accessory, compared with periods when no accessory performance is implemented, so that cheating on the accessory can be detected more accurately.

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, a predetermined number of bets are set, and a slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed based on a start operation, and a gaming medium such as a gaming ball is played by a launching device. A pachinko gaming machine is known in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when a game medium is won in a starting area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area.

  In such a gaming machine, a determination is made as to whether or not to give a privilege advantageous to the player using a physical lottery unit that physically draws in a state visually recognized by the player. A slot machine has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-167102 A

  However, in the gaming machines as described above, no countermeasures against illegal acts (impact, magnetism, radio waves, etc.) that affect the lottery result of the physical lottery unit have been considered. On the other hand, there is a risk that the processing burden will increase if it is attempted to uniformly monitor fraudulent acts, and that the monitoring accuracy may be reduced if the monitoring level is lowered to avoid an increase in the processing burden. .

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of efficiently and accurately monitoring an illegal act.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine),
Privilege granting means (for example, processing of Sa14 and Sa34 in FIG. 23 by the sub-control unit 91) for granting a privilege (for example, the number of ART games) advantageous to the player;
A privilege specifying means (for example, an accessory 200) for specifying a situation (for example, a result of whether or not a V prize has been won in the accessory 200) whether or not the privilege is physically granted by the structure;
Advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state (for example, ART) advantageous to the player after the provision state (for example, the result of winning a V in the accessory 200) is specified as the state. (For example, the process of controlling the ART by the sub-control unit 91),
A specific period from when the start trigger for starting the situation identification (freeze start, production ball 280 is released) to when the situation is identified (during the effect production, production ball 280 is in the release state) From the start of the effect production (freeze start) until the production ball 280 wins V or becomes a non-V prize and the freeze end condition is satisfied (freeze end), and a non-specific period that is not the specific period ( During the period other than during the effect production, until the production ball 280 is released and the production production starts (freeze start), or the production ball 280 wins V or non-V and the freeze end condition is satisfied (freeze) In any of the period after (finished), a specific event detecting means (magnetic sensor) that detects a specific event (magnetism, vibration, etc.) that may affect the situation specified by the privilege specifying means. Support, such as a vibration sensor) and equipped with a,
The specific event detection means detects the specific event so that the detection accuracy is higher in the specific period than in the non-specific period (number of sensors used for abnormality determination, abnormality determination level, etc. in FIG. 25). ).

  According to such a configuration, a specific event can be detected in either the specific period or the non-specific period, and the detection accuracy is higher in the specific period than in the non-specific period. Thereby, it is possible to detect a specific event efficiently and accurately according to whether or not it is a specific period, and it is possible to suppress fraud that leads to privilege provision.

(2) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine),
Privilege granting means (for example, processing of Sa14 and Sa34 in FIG. 23 by the sub-control unit 91) for granting a privilege (for example, the number of ART games) advantageous to the player;
A privilege specifying means (for example, an accessory 200) for specifying a situation (for example, a result of whether or not a V prize has been won in the accessory 200) whether or not the privilege is physically granted by the structure;
Advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state (for example, ART) advantageous to the player after the provision state (for example, the result of winning a V in the accessory 200) is specified as the state. (For example, the process of controlling the ART by the sub-control unit 91),
A specific period from when the start trigger for starting the situation identification (freeze start, production ball 280 is released) to when the situation is identified (during the effect production, production ball 280 is in the release state) From the start of the effect production (freeze start) until the production ball 280 wins V or becomes a non-V prize and the freeze end condition is satisfied (freeze end), and a non-specific period that is not the specific period ( During the period other than during the effect production, until the production ball 280 is released and the production production starts (freeze start), or the production ball 280 wins V or non-V and the freeze end condition is satisfied (freeze) In any of the period after (finished), a specific event detecting means (magnetic sensor) that detects a specific event (magnetism, vibration, etc.) that may affect the situation specified by the privilege specifying means. Support, such as a vibration sensor) and,
Specific notification means (Sb06 in FIG. 24) for performing specific notification for notifying that the specific event is detected based on the detection result of the specific event detection means,
The specific notification means performs the specific notification so that the notification accuracy is higher in the specific period than in the non-specific period (number of sensors used for abnormality determination, abnormality determination level, notification mode in FIG. 25). Such).

  According to such a configuration, while the specific event can be detected in either the specific period or the non-specific period, the notification accuracy is higher in the specific period than in the non-specific period. Thereby, specific notification can be performed efficiently and accurately according to whether or not it is the specific period, and fraudulent action leading to privilege provision can be suppressed.

(3) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine),
Privilege granting means (for example, processing of Sa14 and Sa34 in FIG. 23 by the sub-control unit 91) for granting a privilege (for example, the number of ART games) advantageous to the player;
A privilege specifying means (for example, an accessory 200) for specifying a situation (for example, a result of whether or not a V prize has been won in the accessory 200) whether or not the privilege is physically granted by the structure;
Advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state (for example, ART) advantageous to the player after the provision state (for example, the result of winning a V in the accessory 200) is specified as the state. (For example, the process of controlling the ART by the sub-control unit 91),
A specific period from when the start trigger for starting the situation identification (freeze start, production ball 280 is released) to when the situation is identified (during the effect production, production ball 280 is in the release state) From the start of the effect production (freeze start) until the production ball 280 wins V or becomes a non-V prize and the freeze end condition is satisfied (freeze end), and a non-specific period that is not the specific period ( During the period other than during the effect production, until the production ball 280 is released and the production production starts (freeze start), or the production ball 280 wins V or non-V and the freeze end condition is satisfied (freeze) In any of the period after (finished), a specific event detecting means (magnetic sensor) that detects a specific event (magnetism, vibration, etc.) that may affect the situation specified by the privilege specifying means. Support, such as a vibration sensor) and,
Specific external output means (Sb06 in FIG. 24) for performing a specific external output for externally outputting information indicating that the specific event is detected based on a detection result of the specific event detection means,
The specific external output means performs the specific external output so that the output accuracy is higher in the specific period than in the non-specific period (the number of sensors used in the abnormality determination of FIG. 25, the abnormality determination level, External output mode).

  According to such a configuration, the specific event can be detected in either the specific period or the non-specific period, and the output accuracy is higher in the specific period than in the non-specific period. Thereby, specific external output can be performed efficiently and accurately according to whether or not it is a specific period, and fraudulent action leading to privilege provision can be suppressed.

  (4) In the gaming machine of (1), the specific event detection unit includes a plurality of detection units, and the detection unit detects the specific event at the specific period rather than at the non-specific period. The detection accuracy is increased by increasing the number of sensors (number of sensors used for abnormality determination in FIG. 25).

  According to such a configuration, the detection accuracy can be reliably increased when it is the specific period than when it is the non-specific period.

  (5) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the specific event detection means increases the detection accuracy by increasing the detection sensitivity when the specific period is during the non-specific period (see FIG. 25 abnormality determination level).

  According to such a configuration, the detection accuracy can be reliably increased when it is the specific period than when it is the non-specific period.

  (6) In the gaming machine of (2), the specific notification means performs the specific notification in a different manner depending on whether the specific period is in the non-specific period (notification mode in FIG. 25). .

  According to such a structure, it can be specified whether the detected specific event is in a specific period.

  (7) In the gaming machine of (2) above, the specific notification means performs the specific notification by detecting the specific event a plurality of times when the specific event is in the non-specific period, while The specific notification is performed when a specific event is detected once (abnormality determination level in FIG. 25).

  According to such a configuration, the specific notification is performed immediately when the detected specific event is detected in the specific period, while the specific notification is not frequently performed when detected in the non-specific period. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from being disturbed more than necessary.

  (8) In the gaming machine of (3), the specific external output means performs the specific external output in a different manner depending on whether it is the specific period or the non-specific period (the abnormality in FIG. 25). Judgment level).

  According to such a configuration, it can be specified externally whether or not the detected specific event is in a specific period.

(9) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (8), delay control means (for example, the main control unit 41 of FIG. 22) performs delay control (for example, freeze control) for delaying the progress of the game. Ma08 processing)
When the delay control is performed, the start timing is established and the situation is specified,
Further, the gaming machine further determines the situation and determines the end of the delay control by the delay control means (for example, the main control unit 41 performs processing such as Ma9 and Ma10 in FIG. 22). A process of ending the freeze state after the freeze end condition that is satisfied when the product effect ends.

  According to such a configuration, when the delay control for delaying the progress of the game is performed, since the situation of whether or not the privilege has been granted by the privilege specifying means is specified, whether or not the privilege has been given. It is possible to attract the player's attention to the game, and to prevent the game from proceeding when the situation of whether or not the privilege has been granted is not specified. Furthermore, since the delay control is terminated by specifying the situation of whether or not a privilege has been granted, the progress of the game is unnecessarily delayed even after the situation of whether or not a privilege has been given is specified. Can be prevented.

The gaming machine (9) may further include the following configuration.
(A) A determination means (for example, a return ball sensor 261) (for example, a first lose sensor, a second lose sensor, and a V prize sensor) for determining whether or not the situation is specified is provided.
The delay ending means ends the delay control when it is determined that the situation is specified by the determining means (for example, the effect effect is generated based on the fact that the effect ball 280 is detected by the return ball sensor 261). It is determined that the effect has ended, and the freeze end condition is satisfied. (For example, the effect effect ends when the effect ball 280 is detected by any of the first lose sensor, the second lose sensor, and the V winning sensor) And the freeze end condition is satisfied).

  According to such a configuration, since it is determined that the situation of whether or not a privilege has been granted has been specified, the delay control ends, so the timing at which the situation of whether or not a privilege has been identified and the delay The timing of the end of control can be synchronized.

(B) In the gaming machine (a) above,
The determination means is means for determining whether or not the situation is the grant situation (for example, the effect ball 280 has been detected by any of the first loss sensor, the second loss sensor, and the V prize sensor). Based on that, it is determined that the effect rendering has ended, and the freeze end condition is established).

  According to such a configuration, since it is determined that the status of whether or not the privilege is granted is determined by determining whether or not the status is that the privilege is granted, the privilege is granted. It is not necessary to provide a means for determining whether or not the granting status has been granted and a means for judging that the status of whether or not the privilege has been specified as separate means, and thus reducing costs. it can.

(C) In the gaming machine (a) above,
A first control board (for example, game control board 40) to which determination information (for example, a specific end signal) for specifying the determination result of the determination means is input, including the delay end means;
The delay ending means ends the delay control based on the determination information from the determination means (for example, from the return ball sensor 261 as in the processing of Ma9 and Ma10 in FIG. 22 by the main control unit 41). A process in which a freeze end condition is established based on the end signal being input to the game control board 40, and then the freeze state is ended),
In addition to the first control board, the gaming machine includes a second control board that controls the privilege specifying means (for example, as shown in FIG. 7, the board in the accessory 200 is separate from the game control board 40. Is provided).

  According to such a configuration, the board including the delay ending means for ending the delay control and the board for controlling the privilege specifying means for specifying whether or not the privilege has been granted are provided separately. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the burden on the process for ending the delay control, compared to the case where the control for determining whether the privilege is given or not and the control for ending the delay control are performed on one board. .

(D) determining means (for example, a return ball sensor 261) (for example, a first lose sensor, a second lose sensor, and a V winning sensor) for determining whether or not the situation is specified;
Operation means for receiving a predetermined operation (for example, start switch 7);
When it is determined that the situation has been specified by the determination unit, an operation request effect execution unit (for example, an accessory by the sub-control unit 91) that performs an operation (for example, an operation request effect) requesting an operation to the operation unit. Processing to execute the operation request effect when the effect is finished,
The delay ending means ends the delay control when the predetermined operation is accepted (for example, a process of ending the freeze state when an operation with respect to the operation request effect by the main control unit 41 is performed).

  According to such a configuration, when it is determined that the situation of whether or not a privilege has been granted has been specified, an effect requesting an operation to the operation means is performed, and a player who is prompted by the effect is predetermined. Since the delay control is ended by performing the operation, it is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being delayed unnecessarily even after the situation of whether or not the privilege has been granted is specified.

  (E) The delay ending unit sets a predetermined period for notifying the situation when the situation is specified, and terminates the delay control when the predetermined period elapses (for example, A process of setting a predetermined period based on the specific end signal input from the return ball sensor 261 by the main control unit 41 to the game control board 40 and terminating the freeze state when the predetermined period elapses).

  According to such a configuration, a predetermined period is set in advance to notify the situation when the situation of whether or not a privilege has been granted is specified, and delay control is performed when the predetermined period has elapsed. Therefore, after the situation of whether or not a privilege has been granted is specified, the game can be advanced to the player.

(F) Numerical data extraction means (for example, random number value extraction processing by the sub-control unit 91) for extracting numerical data (for example, random values) updated in a predetermined range;
A privilege grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant the privilege (for example, the number of ART games) (for example, a process of executing an extra lottery by the sub-control unit 91 as in the process of Sa05 in FIG. 23). Prepared,
The privilege includes a first privilege (for example, an addition of the number of ART games of less than 50 games) and a second privilege (for example, 50 games or more having a greater influence on the player's advantage than the first privilege). Including the number of ART games)
The privilege grant determining means is
The first privilege (for example, the number of ART games less than 50 games is added based on whether or not the privilege has been granted physically using the privilege specifying means (for example, the accessory 200). ) Or not,
Determining whether or not to grant the second privilege (for example, the addition of the number of ART games of 50 games or more) based on the numerical data (for example, random value) extracted by the numerical data extraction means;
When the gaming machine is determined to grant the second privilege (for example, an additional number of ART games of 50 games or more) by the privilege grant determining means, the privilege specifying means (for example, the accessory 200). In order to physically identify that the privilege has been granted (for example, a process for controlling to the V winning mode), the privilege grant determining means performs the second privilege (for example, ART of 50 games or more). Control so that it is physically specified that the privilege is not granted by the privilege specifying means (for example, the accessory 200) when it is not determined that the bonus is added. , A privilege specifying control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for performing control to the non-V winning mode).

  According to such a configuration, whether or not to grant the first privilege, which has a relatively small effect on the player's advantage among the first privilege and the second privilege, is physically specified by the structure. It will be decided based on the situation. That is, since the situation physically specified by the structure is reflected in the determination related to the grant of the privilege, the interest for the grant of the privilege can be enhanced. In addition, regarding whether or not to grant the second privilege that has a relatively large effect on the advantage for the player among the first privilege and the second privilege, a numerical value extracted from numerical data updated within a predetermined range It will be determined based on the data. In other words, the second privilege is determined based on the result of a so-called random number lottery, not the situation physically specified by the structure. Can prevent an excessively advantageous result from being obtained. Further, when it is determined that the second privilege is to be granted, the fact that the privilege has been granted by the privilege specifying means is controlled so that it is physically specified, and it has not been decided to grant the second privilege. In addition to the situation of whether or not to grant the first privilege, the second privilege is granted in such a way that the fact that the privilege has not been granted by the privilege specifying means is physically specified. Since the situation is physically specified by the privilege specifying means even when it is decided whether or not to do so, the situation physically specified by the structure is in any case related to the grant of the privilege. The impression that it is reflected can be given.

(G) privilege grant notifying means for notifying that the privilege (for example, the number of ART games) has been granted (for example, a process of executing an extra winning notification by the sub-control unit 91);
Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data updated in a predetermined range (for example, processing for extracting a random value by the sub-control unit 91);
A privilege grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant the privilege (for example, the number of ART games) (for example, a process of executing an extra lottery by the sub-control unit 91 as in the process of Sa05 in FIG. 23). Prepared,
The privilege grant determining means includes numerical data privilege grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant the privilege based on numerical data (for example, a random value) extracted by the numerical data extracting means,
In the privilege specifying means (for example, the accessory 200), the situation corresponding to each stage is specified in a plurality of stages, and the next stage (for example, the second stage) other than the final stage (for example, the first stage). The status of whether or not to move to the next stage is specified, and the status indicating the transition to the next stage is specified, so that the process moves to the next stage (for example, the second stage) and the final stage (for example, the second stage). Stage)), the status of whether or not the privilege has been granted is identified,
The gaming machine is
Further comprising privilege specifying control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for controlling whether or not it is possible to physically specify that the privilege has been granted in the final stage (for example, the second stage),
In a stage other than the final stage (for example, the first stage), the next stage (for example, the second stage) is performed regardless of whether or not the numerical data privilege grant determining means determines that the privilege is to be granted. It is also possible to specify the situation of transitioning to, and the situation of not transitioning to the next stage (for example, the second stage),
In the final stage (for example, the second stage), it is physically specified that the privilege is given by the privilege specifying control means when the numerical data privilege grant determining means determines that the privilege is granted. The bonus is given by the privilege specifying control means when the numerical data privilege grant determining means has not decided to grant the privilege. Control (for example, processing to control to the non-V winning mode) so that the fact that there was no
It is determined that the privilege is given by the numerical data privilege grant determining means, and there is a situation that it is not shifted to the next step (for example, the second step) in a step other than the final step (for example, the first step). When it has not been physically specified that the privilege has been granted in the final stage (for example, the second stage) due to the identification, the privilege grant notification means (for example, an additional winning notification by the sub-control unit 91 is performed). The fact that the privilege has been granted is notified by the processing to be executed).

  According to such a structure, it will be determined based on the numerical data extracted from the numerical data updated in a predetermined range about whether to give a privilege advantageous to a player. In other words, since it is determined based on the result of so-called random number lottery rather than the situation physically specified by the structure, it is difficult to improperly determine the granting of a privilege, and it is excessively advantageous by fraud It can prevent that a result will be obtained. In the privilege specifying means, the situation corresponding to each stage is specified in a plurality of stages, the situation whether or not to move to the next stage is specified in a stage other than the final stage, and the process proceeds to the next stage. When the status of the effect is specified, the process proceeds to the next stage, the status of whether or not the privilege is granted at the final stage is specified, and at the final stage, based on the determination result of whether or not the privilege is granted Whether or not it is possible to physically specify that the privilege has been granted is controlled, and whether or not the privilege has been granted is physically specified, while the privilege is granted at a stage other than the final stage Regardless of whether or not the decision is made, it is possible to identify the situation of transition to the next stage and the situation of not transitioning to the next stage. There is no such thing as the result of the decision made in advance It can be identified as physically determined for constituting a an even player that manner informed.

  In stages other than the final stage, regardless of the decision result on whether or not to grant a privilege, it is possible to specify the status of transitioning to the next stage and the status of not transitioning to the next stage. Even if it has been decided to grant the bonus, it does not move to the final stage, and it may not be specified that the bonus has been granted by the bonus specifying means. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged because the fact that the privilege is granted is not specified even though it is determined that the privilege is granted.

(H) The gaming machine
The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other can be displayed in a variable display device that can be displayed in a variable manner. 1 game is completed by deriving, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
A pre-determining means (for example, a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to allow each of a plurality of types of winnings to be generated before the display result is derived to the variable display device;
Derivation control means (for example, processing for executing reel control by the main control unit 41) for performing control for causing the variable display device to derive a display result according to the determination result of the prior determination means;
When it is controlled to the advantageous state, and the determination result of the pre-determining means is one of a plurality of types of specific results (for example, winning the navigation target combination), the type of the specific results Information notification means (for example, processing for executing a navigation effect by the sub-control unit 91) for notifying information according to
The derivation control means, when the determination result of the pre-decision means is a predetermined determination result (for example, if it is RT1 wins replay GR1-6) (for example, if it is RT0 wins replay GR21-23) In particular, a control is performed so that a specific display result (for example, a promotion replay prize for RT1) (for example, a special replay prize for RT0) can be derived,
The pre-determining means establishes an end condition after the specific display result is derived (for example, derivation of a fall replay winning or transition outcome if RT0) (for example, derivation of transition outcome if RT2). Until the specific display result is derived, at a higher rate, a decision is made to allow the occurrence of a predetermined prize among the plurality of types of prizes (for example, the winning probability of the re-gamer is increased),
When the specific display result is derived, the delay control unit performs the delay control, and specifies whether or not the privilege is granted by the privilege specifying unit (for example, promoted during RT1) When the replay is won or when the special replay is won during RT0, the freeze control is performed and the effect production is started, and it is specified whether or not the AT is added and won by the effect production).

  According to such a configuration, when the specific display result is derived, after the delay control is performed and the situation of whether or not the privilege has been granted is specified, and the grant status that the privilege has been granted is specified In the advantageous state, information according to the type of the specific result is notified, and the fact that a predetermined winning is permitted until the end condition is satisfied is increased, so that the player's interest in the game can be improved. .

It is a front view of the slot machine in the present embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a figure which shows the structure of the surface side and back surface side of an accessory. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of an accessory. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of an accessory. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a main control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical combination relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part winning. It is a figure which shows the winning probability of freeze lottery. It is a figure which shows the winning probability of a navigation stock lottery. It is a figure which shows the winning probability of an additional game number lottery. It is a flowchart regarding the flow of control regarding a freeze state. It is a flowchart regarding the flow of control until it alert | reports as a result of the addition of the number of games of ART. It is a figure for demonstrating the flowchart of an accessory abnormality determination process. It is a figure for demonstrating the sensor used for the abnormality determination according to a pattern, an abnormality determination level, an alerting | reporting aspect, and an external output aspect. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the control condition of a freeze, and the operation | movement condition of an accessory. It is a figure which shows the modification of a structure.

A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.
[Configuration of slot machine]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a slot machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine in the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. 1b.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are horizontally oriented. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged so that they can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 3, “black 7”, “net 7 (shaded 7 in the figure)”, “white 7”, “black BAR”, “white BAR” , “Replay”, “Plum”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, “Bell”, etc., each of 21 types of symbols (identification information) that can be distinguished from each other are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided at the approximate center of the reel panel of the front door 1b.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 7) provided in correspondence with each other, so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously connected to the see-through window 3. In addition, the three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can irradiate each symbol independently. At the position corresponding to each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the front door 1b, a horizontally-long rectangular see-through window 3 that allows the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R to be seen through from the front side is provided. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front door 1b, there are a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). The MAXBET switch that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (3 in any game state in the present embodiment) among the prescribed number of bets determined in accordance with the game state within the range. 6. Settlement switch 10 operated when the medal used for setting the medal and the bet number stored as credits is settled (the medal used for setting the credit and bet number is returned), the game is started Start switch 7 that is operated when performing, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. Effect switch 56 of the eye are provided operable by the player. Of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b shows a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, and the contents when an error occurs. An auxiliary game indicator 12 for displaying an error code, 1 BETLED 14 for notifying that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 2 BETLED 15 for notifying that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 betting numbers are set A 3BET LED 16 for notifying that the game has been performed, an insertion request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted by lighting, and a start valid LED 18 for notifying that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective. , Wait (reel rotation has not started since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game) The game display section 13 is provided with a waiting LED 19 for informing that it is in a waiting state) and a replaying LED 20 for informing that a replay game is in progress, 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, The left, middle, and right stop valid 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 inside the 8R. It has been.

  Further, below the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R on the front door 1b, a lower panel on which a title of the slot machine 1 and a payout table are printed is provided. Further, an accessory 200 capable of specifying a specific result using a liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying an image and a structure is provided above the front door 1b.

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. The set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time is controlled to a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at a predetermined trigger (for example, at the end of RT2 described later). A stop switch 36a for selecting validity / invalidity of the stop function, automatic settlement processing (settlement of medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at a predetermined opportunity (for example, at the end of RT2 described later) The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function to be controlled in the process (returned)), and the flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 The hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) and the medal payout outlet 9 are provided on the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector 29 having an inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has flowed down and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 7) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 7), and the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be detected inside the housing 1a. Reel unit 2 composed of reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R (see FIG. 7), an external output board 1000 (see FIG. 7) for outputting an external output signal, and a hopper tank that stores medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 34a, a hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 7) for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout port 9, and a payout sensor 34c (see FIG. 7) for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b. A hopper unit 34 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, there is provided a full sensor 35a (see FIG. 7) made up of a pair of conductive members spaced left and right provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medal. When the member is electrically connected by contacting through the medal stored in the overflow tank 35, the amount of medal stored inside becomes equal to or more than a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank 35 becomes full. Can be detected.

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

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

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, or the bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. Regardless of the gaming state, the prescribed number of bets is set to 3, and when three medals are set as the bet number, the winning line LN becomes valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, it is set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, and the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, which are visible from the see-through window 3. Only the winning line LN is defined as the winning line. In the present embodiment, only one pay line is applied, but a plurality of pay lines may be applied.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Composition of an accessory]
Next, the structure of the accessory 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4A is a front view of the accessory 200, FIGS. 4B and 4C are rear views of the accessory 200, and FIGS. 5 and 6 are operations of the accessory 200. FIG. It is a front view for demonstrating a condition. 4 to 6, the front side of the accessory will be described as the front side, and the back side of the accessory will be described as the back side.

  4A and 4B, the accessory 200 includes an outer rotating plate 201, an inner rotating plate 202, a rotating plate front cover 240, a rotating plate back cover 245, a shutter rotating plate 203, a shaft 204, 1 guide member 205, shutter covering member 206, lower guide rod 207, upper guide rod 208, second guide member 209, shutter member 230, and back surface passage 250.

  The outer rotating plate 201 is formed in a disk shape having an opening at the center, and is rotatable about the shaft 204. The outer rotating plate 201 is provided with four contact holes 210 and four loss holes 211 alternately passing through the front and back surfaces thereof at equal intervals. The contact hole 210 is formed such that the inner side surface on the center side of the outer rotating plate 201 is inclined toward the center side of the outer rotating plate 201 from the back side to the front side, and the loss hole 211 is formed on the outer rotating plate 201. The inner side surface on the center side of the outer surface is inclined from the front side toward the back side toward the center side of the outer rotary plate 201.

  The inner rotary plate 202 is formed in a disk shape slightly smaller than the central opening of the outer rotary plate 201, and is rotatable around the shaft 204 inside the outer rotary plate 201. The inner rotating plate 202 is provided with one contact hole 220 and three loss holes 221 that penetrate the front and back surfaces at equal intervals. The contact hole 220 is formed such that the inner side surface on the center side of the inner rotary plate 202 is inclined toward the center side of the inner rotary plate 202 from the front side toward the rear side, and the inner side surface on the outer side of the inner rotary plate 202 is It is formed so as to incline toward the outer side of the inner rotary plate 202 from the back side to the front side, and the hole 221 for losing is rotated outwardly from the inner side of the outer side of the inner rotary plate 202 toward the back side from the front side. It is formed so as to incline outward from the plate 201.

  The rotating plate front side cover 240 is a cover that covers the front side of the outer side rotating plate 201 and the inner side rotating plate 202, and the rotating plate front side cover 240 is provided on the outer side rotating plate 201 as shown in FIG. The first communication hole 241 is formed at a position where the contact hole 210 and the losing hole 211 communicate with each other when the hole 211 is located on the lowermost side, and the contact hole 210 provided on the outer rotary plate 201 is located on the uppermost side. The second communication hole 242 is formed at a position communicating with the case, and the third communication hole 243 is formed at a position communicating when the contact hole 220 and the loss hole 221 provided on the inner rotary plate 202 are located at the lowest side. Is formed.

  The rotating plate back side cover 245 is a cover that covers the back side of the outer rotating plate 201 and the inner rotating plate 202, and the rotating plate back side cover 245 is provided on the outer rotating plate 201 as shown in FIG. 4B. The first losing communication hole 251 is formed at a position that communicates when the losing hole 211 is located on the uppermost side, and communicates when the losing hole 221 provided on the inner rotary plate 202 is located on the lowermost side. A second lose communication hole 257 is formed at the position, and a V winning communication hole 254 is formed at a position where the contact hole 220 provided in the inner rotary plate 202 communicates with the uppermost position.

  The shutter rotating plate 203 is smaller in diameter than the inner rotating plate 202 and can cover a part of the outer side of the contact hole 220 and the losing hole 221 of the inner rotating plate 202 except for a notch formed in a part thereof. And is rotatable about the shaft 204 on the surface side of the rotating plate front cover 240. When the positional relationship between the shutter rotary plate 203 and the inner rotary plate 202 is the positional relationship shown in FIG. 5, the shutter rotary plate 203 and the inner rotary plate 202 rotate synchronously to move the outer side of the contact hole 220. In the case of the positional relationship shown in FIG. 6, the shutter rotating plate 203 and the inner rotating plate 202 rotate synchronously to cause the loss. A part of the outer side of the hole 221 is closed by the shutter rotation plate 203, and the contact hole 220 is not blocked. Further, since the inner rotating plate 202 rotates while the shutter rotating plate 203 stops without rotating at the position shown in FIG. 4A, neither the contact hole 220 nor the loss hole 221 is blocked. ing.

  The first guide member 205 is a substantially cylindrical member in a front view extending from the surface of the rotating plate front side cover 240, and the effect of dropping from the contact hole 210 of the outer rotating plate 201 through the second communication hole 242. A sphere 280 is guided to the upper guide rod 208.

  The shutter covering member 206 is a member that covers the surface of the first guide member 205, and the shutter rotating plate 203 is covered by the first guiding member 205 and the shutter covering member 206, so that the shutter rotating plate 203 can be viewed from the player side. The operating status of is not visible.

  The lower guide rod 207 is a member having a substantially arc shape in a surface view and extending from the surface of the front cover 240 of the rotating plate. A first communication hole 241 is formed at a lowermost position of the substantially arc shape, and the shutter member 230 is opened. The effect ball 280 waiting on one end side of the lower guide rod 207 is opened by the movement to the position, so that the released effect ball 280 is guided to the first communication hole 241.

  The upper guide rod 208 is a member having a substantially arc shape in a surface view and extending from the surface of the rotary plate front side cover 240, and a third communication hole 243 is formed at the lowest position of the substantially arc shape, and the second communication hole 242 is formed. The effect ball 280 that has fallen from the contact hole 210 of the outer rotary plate 201 is guided to the third communication hole 243.

  The second guide member 209 is a generally U-shaped member extending from the surface of the rotating plate front cover 240 and dropped from the contact hole 210 of the outer rotating plate 201 via the second communication hole 242. The effect ball 280 is guided by the second guide member 209 so as to drop to the right side of the upper guide rod 208 in the drawing.

  The shutter member 230 is movably provided on one end side of the lower guide rod 207 in one of a closed position (position in FIG. 4A) and an open position (position in FIG. 5A). The effect ball 280 stands by at one end of the lower guide rod 207 when 230 is the standby position, and the effect ball 280 is opened from one end of the lower guide rod 207 toward the center when it is at the open position.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, the back surface passage 250 includes a first loss passage 252, a second loss passage 258, a V winning passage 255, and a merge passage 260. The first loss passage 252 is a passage through which the production ball 280 flowing in from the first loss communication hole 251 flows down, and the second loss passage 258 is a passage through which the production ball 280 flowing in from the second loss communication hole 257 flows down. In addition, the V winning path 255 is a path through which the production ball 280 flowing in from the V winning communication hole 254 flows down. The first lose passage 252 is provided with a first lose sensor 253 that detects the passage of the effect ball 280 in the first lose passage 252, and the second lose passage 258 has an effect in the second lose passage 258. A second loss sensor 259 for detecting the passage of the ball 280 is provided, and a V prize sensor 256 for detecting the passage of the effect ball 280 in the V prize path 255 is provided in the V prize passage 255. In the present embodiment, in particular, the effect ball 280 entering the V winning path 255 from the V winning communicating hole 254 and being detected by the V winning sensor 256 is called a V winning.

  The downstream sides of the first loss passage 252, the second loss passage 258, and the V prize passage 255 are all connected to the upstream side of the merge passage 260, and the performance balls 280 flowing in from these passages are respectively connected to the first loss sensor 253, After being detected by the second loss sensor 259 and the V winning sensor 256, it flows into the merge passage 260.

  The joining passage 260 is provided with a return ball sensor 261 that detects the passage of the effect ball 280 in the joining passage 260. A ball outlet 262 communicating with one end side of the lower guide rod 207 on the surface side is provided on the most downstream side of the merge passage, and any production ball 280 flowing down these passages joins the merge passage 260 and returns. After being detected by the ball sensor 261, it is discharged to one end side of the lower guide rod 207 through the ball outlet 262.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the accessory 200 includes an outer motor 270, an inner motor 271, a shutter motor 272, in addition to the first lose sensor 253, the second lose sensor 259, the V winning sensor 256, and the return ball sensor 261 described above. An opening / closing solenoid 273, an outer sensor 274, an inner sensor 275, and a shutter sensor 276 are provided.

  The outer motor 270 is a motor that rotationally drives the outer rotating plate 201, the inner motor 271 is a motor that rotationally drives the inner rotating plate 202, and the shutter motor 272 is a motor that rotationally drives the shutter rotating plate 203.

  The outer sensor 274 is a sensor that specifies the reference position of the outer rotating plate 201, the inner sensor 275 is a sensor that specifies the reference position of the inner rotating plate 202, and the shutter sensor 276 specifies the reference position of the shutter rotating plate 203. It is a sensor.

  The outer motor 270, the inner motor 271, and the shutter motor 272 are configured by stepping motors, and the outer rotating plate 201 and inner rotation are determined by the number of steps from the reference position detected by the outer sensor 274, inner sensor 275, and shutter sensor 276. The position of each of the plate 202 and the shutter rotation plate 203 (rotation angle from the reference position) can be specified, and the outer rotation plate 201, the inner rotation plate 202, and the shutter rotation plate 203 are driven to rotate in an arbitrary positional relationship. It is possible. In particular, in the present embodiment, the positional relationship between the inner rotary plate 202 and the shutter rotary plate 203 can be synchronously rotated as a specific positional relationship.

  The open / close solenoid 273 drives the shutter member 230 from the standby position to the open position. By driving the open / close solenoid 273, the shutter member 230 located at the standby position moves to the open position, thereby the lower guide rod 207. An effect ball 280 standing by at one end is opened and released toward the center of the lower guide rod 207.

[Operating status of an accessory]
Next, the operation state of the accessory 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIGS. 5A and 5B are views showing the positional relationship between the inner rotary plate 202 and the shutter rotary plate 203 that rotate synchronously in a non-V winning mode described later. In FIG. Shows a state where the lower guide rod 207 rolls, and FIG. 5B shows a state where the effect ball 280 rolls on the upper guide rod 208. FIG. 5A is also a diagram showing a position where the shutter rotation plate 203 stops in the V winning possible mode described later. 6 (a) and 6 (b) are diagrams showing the positional relationship between the inner rotary plate 202 and the shutter rotary plate 203 that rotate synchronously in the V winning mode described later. In FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b), Both show the state where the production ball 280 rolls on the upper guide rod 208.

  The accessory 200 includes a non-V winning mode in which the effect ball 280 on the upper guide rod 208 does not win a V, a V prize mode in which the effect ball 280 on the upper guide rod 208 always wins a V, and an upper guide rod 208 The effect ball 280 is controlled to one of the operation modes of the V winning possible mode in which the possibility of winning the V prize or the possibility of not winning the V prize.

  When the non-V winning mode is controlled, first, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the positional relationship between the inner rotary plate 202 and the shutter rotary plate 203 is set to the outside of the contact hole 220. Part of the side is blocked by the shutter rotation plate 203, and the positional relationship where the loss hole 221 is not blocked, that is, the effect ball 280 on the upper guide rod 208 is prevented from entering the contact hole 220, and the loss hole 221 is blocked. The inner rotating plate 202 and the shutter rotating plate 203 are synchronously rotated in the counterclockwise direction in the drawing so as to be in a positional relationship that allows entry only inside. Further, the outer rotating plate 201 is rotated in the clockwise direction in the figure (the direction opposite to the rotating direction of the inner rotating plate 202 and the shutter rotating plate 203). Thereafter, the inner rotary plate 202 and the shutter rotary plate 203 are prevented from entering the hitting hole 220 of the effect ball 280 on the upper guide rod 208, and are in a positional relationship that allows only the entry into the lost hole 221. The effect rotation 280 is detected by the first loss sensor 253, the second loss sensor 259, or the V winning sensor 256, and then the synchronized rotation is maintained until the return ball sensor 261 detects it.

  The inner rotating plate 202 and the shutter rotating plate 203 are synchronized in a positional relationship in which the effect ball 280 on the upper guide rod 208 is prevented from entering the contact hole 220 and can only enter the lost hole 221. The rotation of the outer rotating plate 201 starts and the movement of the shutter member 230 from the standby position to the open position is permitted. When the shutter member 230 moves to the open position in this state, the lower guide rod The effect ball 280 standing by at one end of 207 is released, and as shown in FIG. 5A, the released effect ball 280 rolls on the lower guide rod 207 in the horizontal direction in the drawing with the released force, Finally, the effect ball 280 is guided to the substantially central portion and enters one of the contact hole 210 and the loss hole 211 of the outer rotary plate 201 located in the first communication hole 241.

  When the production ball 280 enters the losing hole 211, it is lifted upward by the rotation of the outer rotating plate 201 and reaches the uppermost position so that the inner side surface on the center side of the losing hole 211 changes from the front side to the back side. Therefore, the effect ball 280 is discharged to the first loss passage 252 through the first loss communication hole 251, detected by the first loss sensor 253, and then returned to the return ball sensor in the merge passage 260. 261 and discharged to one end of the lower guide rod 207 through the ball outlet 262. In this state, the shutter member 230 has returned to the standby position, and the effect ball 280 is again in a standby state at one end of the lower guide rod 207.

  When the production ball 280 enters the contact hole 210, it is lifted upward by the rotation of the outer rotating plate 201 and reaches the uppermost part so that the inner side surface on the center side of the contact hole 210 changes from the back side to the front side. 5B, the effect ball 280 is discharged to the front side of the outer rotary plate 201 and the inner rotary plate 202 through the second communication hole 242, and falls onto the upper guide rod 208, and FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the upper guide rod 208 rolls in the left-right direction in the drawing with the momentum of falling, and is finally guided to the substantially central portion.

  At this time, the positional relationship between the inner rotary plate 202 and the shutter rotary plate 203 is such that the effect ball 280 on the upper guide rod 208 is prevented from entering the contact hole 220 and can only enter the lost hole 221. Since the inner rotary plate 202 and the shutter rotary plate 203 are rotated synchronously so as to satisfy the positional relationship, even when the contact hole 220 of the inner rotary plate 202 is positioned in the third communication hole 243, the effect ball 280 hits. The effect ball 280 enters the losing hole 221 when the losing hole 221 of the inner rotary plate 202 is positioned in the third communication hole 243 without entering the defusing hole 220. That is, the effect ball 280 on the upper guide rod 208 always enters the hole 221 for loss.

  In the state where the loss hole 221 of the inner rotation plate 202 is positioned in the third communication hole 243, the inner side surface of the outer side of the loss hole 221 is inclined from the front side to the back side. After being discharged to the second lost passage 258 through the lost communication hole 257, detected by the second lost sensor 259, detected by the return ball sensor 261 in the merging passage 260, and via the ball outlet 262, the lower guide rod 207 It is discharged at one end. In this state, the shutter member 230 has returned to the standby position, and the effect ball 280 is again in a standby state at one end of the lower guide rod 207.

  When the non-V winning mode is controlled in this way, the production ball 280 enters the winning hole 210 with a probability of 50% (4/8) at the lower guide rod 207 which is the first stage, Although it will be guided to the upper guide rod 208 in two stages, there is no possibility of winning V due to the effect ball 280 entering the hole 211 for loss with a probability of 50% (4/8).

  In addition, in the upper guide rod 208 that is the second stage, the effect ball 280 is prevented from entering the contact hole 220, so the effect ball 280 enters the lose hole 221 with a probability of 100%. There is no chance to win a prize.

  When the V winning mode is controlled, first, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the positional relationship between the inner rotary plate 202 and the shutter rotary plate 203 is set to the outer side of the loss hole 221. Is blocked by the shutter rotation plate 203 and the contact hole 220 is not blocked, that is, the effect ball 280 on the upper guide rod 208 is prevented from entering the losing hole 221, and the inside of the contact hole 220 is blocked. The inner rotating plate 202 and the shutter rotating plate 203 are synchronously rotated in the counterclockwise direction in the drawing so that the positional relationship is such that only the position can be entered. Further, the outer rotating plate 201 is rotated in the clockwise direction in the figure (the direction opposite to the rotating direction of the inner rotating plate 202 and the shutter rotating plate 203). Thereafter, the inner rotation plate 202 and the shutter rotation plate 203 are in a positional relationship in which the effect ball 280 on the upper guide rod 208 is prevented from entering the lost hole 221 and can only enter the contact hole 220. The synchronized rotation is maintained until the return ball sensor 261 is detected after the effect ball 280 is detected by the first lose sensor 253, the second lose sensor 259 or the V winning sensor 256.

  The inner rotating plate 202 and the shutter rotating plate 203 are synchronized in a positional relationship in which the effect ball 280 on the upper guide rod 208 is prevented from entering the lost hole 221 and can only enter the hitting hole 220. The rotation of the outer rotating plate 201 starts and the movement of the shutter member 230 from the standby position to the open position is permitted. When the shutter member 230 moves to the open position in this state, the lower guide rod The effect ball 280 standing by at one end of the 207 is released, and the released effect ball 280 rolls on the lower guide rod 207 in the horizontal direction in the figure with the released force in the same manner as in the non-V winning mode, and finally The effect ball 280 enters one of the contact hole 210 and the loss hole 211 of the outer rotary plate 201 positioned in the first communication hole 241.

  When the effect ball 280 enters the losing hole 211, as in the non-V winning mode 211, the effect ball 280 is lifted upward by the rotation of the outer rotating plate 201 and reaches the top to cause the effect ball 280 to lose the first loss. It is discharged to the first loss passage 252 via the communication hole 251, detected by the first loss sensor 253 and the return ball sensor 261, discharged to one end of the lower guide rod 207 via the ball outlet 262, and the effect ball 280 is again It will be in the state where it waited in the end of the lower guide rod 207.

  Even when the effect ball 280 enters the winning hole 210, as in the non-V winning mode, the effect ball 280 is lifted upward by the rotation of the outer rotating plate 201 and reaches the top to cause the effect ball 280 to be in the second communication. It is discharged to the front side of the outer rotary plate 201 and the inner rotary plate 202 through the hole 242 and falls onto the upper guide rod 208, and as shown in FIGS. It rolls on 208 in the horizontal direction in the figure, and is finally guided to a substantially central portion.

  At this time, the positional relationship between the inner rotary plate 202 and the shutter rotary plate 203 is such that the effect ball 280 on the upper guide rod 208 is prevented from entering the lost hole 221 and can only enter the hit hole 220. Since the inner rotary plate 202 and the shutter rotary plate 203 are synchronously rotated so as to satisfy the positional relationship, even if the loss hole 221 of the inner rotary plate 202 is positioned in the third communication hole 243, the effect ball 280 is lost. The effect ball 280 enters the contact hole 220 when the contact hole 220 of the inner rotary plate 202 is positioned in the third communication hole 243 without entering the use hole 221. That is, the effect ball 280 on the upper guide rod 208 always enters the contact hole 220.

  In the state where the contact hole 220 of the inner rotary plate 202 is positioned in the third communication hole 243, the inner surface on the outer side of the contact hole 220 is inclined from the back side to the front side. It is not discharged into the second lost passage 258 through the lost communication hole 257, but is transported upward by the rotation of the inner rotary plate 202 and reaches the uppermost portion, thereby reaching the inner side surface on the center side of the contact hole 220 Is inclined from the front side toward the back side, so that the production ball 280 is discharged to the V winning path 255 through the V winning communication hole 254, detected by the V winning sensor 256 and the return ball sensor 261, and the ball outlet 262. Is then discharged to one end of the lower guide rod 207, and the effect ball 280 is again in a standby state at one end of the lower guide rod 207.

  When the V winning mode is controlled in this way, as in the non-V winning mode, the stage ball 280 is used with a probability of 50% (4/8) at the lower guide rod 207 which is the first stage. It will enter the hole 210 and will be guided to the upper guide rod 208, which is the second stage, but with the probability of 50% (4/8), the production ball 280 will enter the lose hole 211 and win a V prize. The possibility disappears.

  On the other hand, in the upper guide rod 208, which is the second stage, the effect ball 280 is prevented from entering the hole 221 for loss, so the effect ball 280 enters the contact hole 220 with a probability of 100%. It is designed to win V.

  When controlled to the V winning possible mode, first, for example, as shown in FIG. 5A, the shutter rotation plate 203 is rotated, and the notch portion of the shutter rotation plate 203 is located at the position of the third communication hole 243. Thus, the shutter rotation plate 203 is stopped when the shutter rotation plate 203 and the third communication hole 243 are in a position that does not overlap. Thereafter, the inner rotary plate 202 is rotated in the clockwise direction in the figure, and the outer rotary plate 201 is rotated in the clockwise direction in the figure (the direction opposite to the rotation direction of the inner rotary plate 202 and the shutter rotary plate 203). Thereafter, the effect ball 280 is detected by the first loss sensor 253, the second loss sensor 259, or the V prize sensor 256 in the position where the shutter rotation plate 203 and the third communication hole 243 do not overlap. After that, it is stopped until it is detected by the return ball sensor 261.

  The shutter rotating plate 203 stops at a position where the shutter rotating plate 203 and the third communication hole 243 do not overlap, and the rotation of the outer rotating plate 201 and the inner rotating plate 202 starts, so that the shutter member 230 is released from the standby position. In this state, when the shutter member 230 moves to the open position, the effect ball 280 standing by at one end of the lower guide rod 207 is opened, as in the non-V prize mode and the V prize mode. The released stage ball 280 rolls on the lower guide rod 207 in the left-right direction in the drawing with the released momentum, and finally is guided to the substantially central part and is located in the first communication hole 241. The effect ball 280 enters one of the winning hole 210 and the loss hole 211.

  When the effect ball 280 enters the losing hole 211, as in the non-V winning mode or the V winning mode, the effect ball 280 is lifted upward by the rotation of the outer rotating plate 201 and reaches the uppermost portion, thereby causing the effect ball 280. Is discharged to the first loss passage 252 through the first loss communication hole 251, detected by the first loss sensor 253 and the return ball sensor 261, and discharged to one end of the lower guide rod 207 via the ball outlet 262. The ball 280 is again in a standby state at one end of the lower guide rod 207.

  Even when the effect ball 280 enters the winning hole 210, as in the non-V winning mode or the V winning mode, the effect ball 280 is lifted upward by the rotation of the outer rotating plate 201 and reaches the top. Is discharged to the front side of the outer rotary plate 201 and the inner rotary plate 202 through the second communication hole 242, falls on the upper guide rod 208, and rolls on the upper guide rod 208 in the horizontal direction in the figure with the momentum of the drop. Finally, it is guided to a substantially central part.

  At this time, since the shutter rotation plate 203 is stopped at a position that does not overlap with the third communication hole 243, the effect ball 280 on the upper guide rod 208 hits the outer rotation plate 201 positioned in the third communication hole 243. The production ball 280 enters one of the hole 210 and the hole 211 for loss.

  When the effect ball 280 enters the losing hole 221, the effect ball 280 is discharged to the second losing passage 258 through the second losing communication hole 257 and the second losing sensor 259 as in the non-V winning mode. Is detected by the return ball sensor 261 in the junction passage 260 and discharged to one end of the lower guide rod 207 via the ball outlet 262. In this state, the shutter member 230 has returned to the standby position, and the effect ball 280 is again in a standby state at one end of the lower guide rod 207.

  When the effect ball 280 enters the winning hole 220, the effect ball 280 is lifted upward by the rotation of the inner rotary plate 202, and the effect ball 280 passes through the V winning communication hole 254, as in the V winning mode. Are discharged to the V winning path 255, detected by the V winning sensor 256 and the return ball sensor 261, and discharged to one end of the lower guide rod 207 via the ball outlet 262, and the effect ball 280 is again connected to one end of the lower guide rod 207. It will be in the state of waiting.

  Thus, when controlled to the V winning possible mode, as in the non-V winning mode and the V winning mode, the lower guide rod 207, which is the first stage, produces with a probability of 50% (4/8) The ball 280 enters the hit hole 210 and is guided to the upper guide rod 208 as the second stage, but the effect ball 280 enters the lose hole 211 with a probability of 50% (4/8). This eliminates the possibility of winning a V prize.

  In the upper guide rod 208, which is the second stage, the production ball 280 enters the winning hole 210 with a probability of 25% (1/4) and wins a V prize, while the probability of 75% (3/4). Thus, the production ball 280 is prevented from entering the hole 221 for losing and winning a V prize.

  In the present embodiment, the addition of ART is specified by a combination effect using the combination 200 as described later. Specifically, the addition of the ART is specified when the effect ball 280 wins V in the effect production performed during the ART. For this reason, an action that may or may affect the lottery in the accessory 200 (hereinafter also referred to as an illegal action) is performed by the player in an attempt to force the stage ball 280 to win V. There is a risk of being. As an illegal act, for example, at the timing when the production ball 280 rolling on the lower guide rod 207 is guided to the hit hole 210, the accessory 200, the vicinity of the accessory 200, the front of the slot machine 1 The act of shaking the door 1b and the like, the act of giving an impact by hand, or the act of inducing the effect ball 280 to the contact hole 210 using a magnet or the like because the effect ball 280 is an alloy mainly composed of iron. Can be considered. As described below, the accessory 200 in the slot machine 1 is provided with a plurality of sensors capable of detecting an action that may affect the lottery in the accessory 200.

[Injustice detection sensor]
FIG. 4C is a back view of the accessory 200 on the front side (player side) further than the back passage 250. The accessory 200 is provided with a magnetic sensor at a substantially central position and below the V winning communication hole 254. Accordingly, an action using a magnet or the like can be detected in the approximate center of the accessory 200 or in the vicinity of the V winning communication hole 254.

  Further, the lower position of each of the first lost communication hole 251 and the second lost communication hole 257 of the accessory 200 and the effect ball 280 of the lower guide rod 207 can be guided to the hit hole 210 or the lost hole 211. Magnetic sensors 265a, 265f, and 265k are also provided at positions with high performance. Further, in the left-right direction of the first lose communication hole 251 and the V winning communication hole 254 of the accessory 200, the magnetic sensors 265b to 265b, respectively. 265e is provided. Accordingly, a magnet or the like near the first loss communication hole 251 or the second loss communication hole 257 of the accessory 200 or the vicinity where the effect ball 280 of the lower guide rod 207 is easily guided to the hit hole 210 or the loss hole 211. Can detect actions using.

  Further, magnetic sensors 265g to 265m are provided at positions where the effect ball 280 is guided by the upper guide rod 208 and the lower guide rod 207 of the accessory 200. For this reason, an action using a magnet or the like can be detected for the effect ball 280 rolling on the upper guide rod 208 or the lower guide rod 207.

  Further, the accessory 200 is provided with a vibration sensor 264 substantially in the center, and vibration sensors 266a to 266d are also provided on the four sides thereof. For this reason, the action which vibrates the accessory 200 can be detected not only at the central point of the accessory 200 but also at a plurality of points on all four sides.

  The magnetic sensor 263 and the vibration sensor 264 can detect the action of approaching or vibrating the magnet regardless of whether or not during the lottery period in which the effect ball 280 is released to the accessory 200 and the lottery is being performed. Be controlled. The magnetic sensor 263 is also referred to as a first magnetic sensor, and the vibration sensor 264 is also referred to as a first vibration sensor.

  On the other hand, the magnetic sensors 265a to 265m and the vibration sensors 266a to 266d can detect the action of the magnet approaching or vibrating during the lottery period in which the effect ball 280 is released to the accessory 200 and the lottery is performed. To be controlled. The magnetic sensors 265a to 265m are collectively referred to as a second magnetic sensor, and the vibration sensors 266a to 266d are collectively referred to as a second vibration sensor.

  Next, the configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the 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 game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply. The game control board 40 and the game control board 40 It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the. The power supply line for supplying power to the effect control board is directly connected from the power supply board 101 to the effect control board 90 without going through the game control board 40, and the power supply board 101 directly supplies power to the effect control board 90. May be supplied.

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

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

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

  Further, a return ball sensor 261 provided on the accessory 200 is connected to the game control board 40, and an effect ball 280 detected by the first lose sensor 253, the second lose sensor 259, or the V prize sensor 256. When the ball is discharged from the ball outlet 262, a detection signal (also referred to as a specific end signal) when it is detected by the return ball sensor 261 is input. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is able to specify that the effect effect has ended by inputting this specific end signal to the game control board 40.

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

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

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

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

[Configuration of main control unit]
FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. 8 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes an external bus interface 501, a clock circuit 502, a verification block 503, a specific information storage circuit 504, an arithmetic circuit 505, and a reset / interrupt controller. 506, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 41b, and a RAM (Random
Access Memory) 41c, free-run counter circuit 507, random number circuits 508a and 508b, timer circuit 509, interrupt controller 510, parallel input port 511, serial communication circuit 512, parallel output port 513, and address decoding And a circuit 514.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the main control unit 41 can execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main), which will be described later, is executed at a certain time interval (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment) when a timeout occurs in the timer circuit 509.

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

  The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as a basic process, and changes the detection state of the various switches. Execute a process that moves in stages. Further, the main control unit 41 executes a timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in the present 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 effect control board 90 includes an effect switch 56, a first lose sensor 253, a second lose sensor 259, a V winning sensor 256, an outer sensor 274, an inner sensor 275, a shutter sensor 276, and a first provided on the accessory 200. The magnetic sensor 263, the second magnetic sensors 265a to 265m, the first vibration sensor 264, and the second vibration sensors 266a to 266d are connected, and detection signals of these sensors and switches are input. Yes.

  Further, the effect control board 90 is provided with a sub-reset switch 99 for canceling a sub-error notification described later. The production control board 90 is attached to the inner side of the front door 1b. As described above, the front door 1b can be opened by a predetermined key operation held by a store clerk or the like. Only a person who has a predetermined key can be operated, and cannot be operated by a player.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) disposed on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, an effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above. These effect devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. The effect device includes an accessory 200, and the effect control board 90 is connected to an outer motor 270, an inner motor 271, a shutter motor 272, and an opening / closing solenoid 273 provided on the accessory 200. The solenoid is 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 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, reel LED 55, and accessory 200. Although it is the structure performed, the output control part which directly controls the output control of a production | presentation apparatus separately from the sub control part 91 is mounted in the production control board 90 or another board | substrate, and the sub control part 91 is from the main control part 41. The output pattern of the effect device may be determined based on the command, 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 The output control of the effect device is performed by both the unit 91 and the output control unit.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED55 are illustrated as an effect device, an effect device is not restricted to these, For example, it drives mechanically. A display device or the like may be applied as an effect device.

  The effect control board 90 is composed of a microcomputer having a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and I / O port 91d, and a liquid crystal display connected to the effect control board 90, a sub control unit 91 for effect control. 51, a display control circuit 92 that performs display control, an LED drive circuit 93 that performs drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, a motor drive circuit 99a that performs drive control of the outer motor 270, the inner motor 271, and the shutter motor 272, and an open / close solenoid. A solenoid circuit 99b for controlling the driving of the H.273, a voice output circuit 94 for controlling the voice output from the speakers 53 and 54, a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when the initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time. Reset circuit 95 for giving, production control board 9 Effects switch 56, first loss sensor 253, second loss sensor 259, V winning sensor 256, outer sensor 274, inner sensor 275, shutter sensor 276, and effect control board 90 provided on the accessory 200. A switch detection circuit 96 for detecting a detection signal input from the provided sub-reset switch 99; a clock device 97 for outputting time information including date information and time information; and a power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1; When a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a and other circuits are mounted. The sub CPU 91a is transmitted from the game control board 40. In response to various commands for performing the production, it is mounted on the production control board 90. Each part of the control circuit directly or indirectly controlled.

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

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 generates an interrupt every time the number of input system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, every certain time interval (about 2 ms), and executes a timer interruption process (sub) described later. In the timer interruption process, the lottery of the accessory 200 is affected based on signals from the first magnetic sensor 263, the second magnetic sensors 265a to 265m, the first vibration sensor 264, and the second vibration sensors 266a to 266d. An abnormality is determined as to whether or not an illegal act that can be performed has been performed.

  Also, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process even when the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when an interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The command reception interrupt process is executed at the same time, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time. The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power in the event of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is being supplied.

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

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

  It should be noted that the setting change state may be entered on condition that “power ON” + “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection”. Thereby, an unauthorized setting change in a state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF after setting value is established) is satisfied. You may make it do. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

  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 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  It should be noted that the setting confirmation state may be shifted on condition that “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection”. Thereby, unauthorized setting confirmation in the state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting confirmation state has been entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of whether the front door is open or closed until an end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Also good. Thereby, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, and therefore it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 stores data in the RAM 41c when a RAM abnormality error occurs, when the setting key switch 37 is activated with the on state turned on, when RT2 is finished, and when the setting key switch 37 is activated with the off state. When is not destroyed, when the five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four types of initializations that are initialized in accordance with each initialization condition are performed.

  Initialization 1 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is turned on at the time of startup and transitions to a setting change state, or initialization performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. In the storage area of the RAM 41c, all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) except the important work and the used stack area, that is, the area from the unsaved work to the unused stack area are initialized. The Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of RT2. In initialization 2, a general work, an unused area, and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized. Initialization 3 is initialization that is performed when the setting key switch 37 is off at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. In initialization 3, non-saved work, unused areas, and The used stack area is initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c.

  In this embodiment, initialization 1 is performed before the transition to the setting change state, but is performed at the end of the setting change state, or both before the transition to the setting change state and at the end of the setting change state. You may do it.

[Winner]
The slot machine 1 has a predetermined number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state (RT0 to 3) (3 in any gaming state in the present embodiment). The game can be started on condition that a predetermined number of bets has been set. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a prescribed number of bets corresponding to the gaming state is set. When all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated pay line is activated (in the case of this embodiment, all the pay lines are always activated. When a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged on the winning line (simply called a winning line), a winning is achieved. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

  The type of winning combination in a slot machine is determined according to the game state, but it can be broadly divided into a small role with medal payout and the next game can be started without having to set the number of bets. And a special combination with a transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In this embodiment, the special combination is not provided, and only the small combination and the replay combination are subject to the internal lottery and winning, but the special combination is provided and the special combination is the internal lottery and winning combination. It is good also as composition used as object.

  In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c. Of the winning flags for each winning combination, the winning flags for the small winning combination and the re-playing winning combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. In addition, in the case of a configuration having a special combination, the winning flag for the special combination is valid until the combination of combinations permitted by the flag is complete, and is invalid in a game having the combination of permitted combinations. . In other words, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game.

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

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

  If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination or winning combination is won, only the general winning combination work is cleared. In this embodiment, since the configuration does not include a special combination, only the general combination storage work among the internal winning flag storage works is used. Moreover, the structure which does not provide a special role storing work may be sufficient.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the number of determination values, which is the number of determination values determined to be winning, is determined for each lottery target role, and the number of determination values is sequentially added to (subtracted from) the random number value for each lottery target role. In the case of overflow, the winning combination corresponding to the number of determination values is determined. However, for each lottery target role, a range of random values determined to be winning is determined, and the range to which the random number value belongs is determined. The winning combination of the corresponding combination may be determined.

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

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

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

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven in 336 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

  In the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data, the area corresponding to each area number corresponds to the area number, and the area corresponding to each area number is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the lower design of the perspective window 3). The number of sliding frames when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected at the timing (position where the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps of each area number) It is a set table.

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

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

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

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

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

  If you win any of the winning roles, the maximum number of winning symbols will be drawn on the winning line in the range of 4 frames, and the number of sliding symbols will be determined so that the winning characters will not be aligned on the winning line. A stop control table is created and reel stop control is performed.If none of the winning combinations is won, a stop control table with a number of sliding symbols that does not match any of the roles is created and the reels are controlled. Perform stop control. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The combination that is not performed is stopped without being aligned in the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

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

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

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

  In addition, the reel stop control is performed using a stop control table that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed, but the stop position is determined from the stop position table that can specify the stop position. Identified and configured to perform stop control to stop the reel at the specified stop position, search and specify stop positions that can be stopped at the timing of stop operation without using the stop control table or stop position table, and specified Configuration to perform stop control to stop the reel at the stop position, stop control using the stop control table, stop control using the stop position table, search for a stop position that can be stopped without using the stop control table or the stop position table A configuration in which stop control by specifying is used together, or a configuration in which stop control is performed by partially changing the stop control table or the stop position table may be adopted.

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

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

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

  On the other hand, when a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting medals after the end of one game, and the game start operation is performed with the game start operation enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game is started. If the game time that started timing from the time is less than the predetermined regulation time, that is, if the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game, the reel rotation is not started at that time, It waits until the game time that has started timing from the start of reel rotation of the previous game reaches a predetermined regulation time, and when the predetermined regulation time is reached, rotation of the reel in the game is started. That is, when the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game, the main control unit 41 regulates the progress of the game until the predetermined regulation time elapses. The progress of the game is regulated so that the shortest time is not less than a predetermined regulation time.

[Send command]
Next, commands that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 will be described. The main control unit 41 sends to the sub-control unit 91 an inserted number command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a freeze start command, a freeze end command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning number command, a payout start command, A plurality of types of commands including a payout end command, a gaming state command, a standby command, a stop command, an error command, a return command, a setting command, a setting confirmation command, a door command, and an operation detection command are transmitted.

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

  The inserted number command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, and is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. Or, when a prescribed number of bets is not set, a medal is inserted, or when the bet number is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6. The inserted number command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, so that it is possible to specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the inserted number command.

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

  The freeze start command is a command that can specify the start time of freeze when controlled to freeze (a control state in which the progress of control is delayed for a predetermined time), and is transmitted when a freeze lottery described later is performed.

  The freeze end command is a command that can specify the end time of the freeze, and is transmitted when the freeze end condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, when the main control unit 41 specifies that the accessory effect has ended based on the input of the specific end signal from the return ball sensor 261 of the accessory 200 to the game control board 40, the freeze is performed. The termination condition is met.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation, and is transmitted when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started. The reel stop command 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 every 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 effectively operated, any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effectively operated by receiving the reel stop command. Can be identified.

  The winning number command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line LN, whether or not there is a winning, the type of winning, the number of medals to be paid out, and all the reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed. Sent after. The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals is started by paying out a prize or credit (including medals used for setting the number of bets). The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and winning a credit is completed.

  The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power interruption, and is transmitted when the main control unit 41 returns to the control state before the power interruption. The gaming state command is a command that can specify the gaming state (any one of RT0 to RT3) of the next game, and is transmitted at the end of the game. The standby command is a command indicating a transition to the standby state, and after one game is over, a credit (which was used for setting the bet number) is set when the transition to the standby state is made after a predetermined time without setting the bet number. (Including medals) is sent out after the medal payout is completed and the payout end command is sent. The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state, and after RT2, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted when the stop state starts, and the reset operation is performed and the stop command is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

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

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

  The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state), when the power is turned on, at the end of one game (after the game is over, the bet number of the next game) Sent before the setting of ”can be started), and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes (from on to off, from off to on). The operation detection command is a command indicating the detection state (on / off) of the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R), and is transmitted at regular intervals.

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the basic process, and the command data in the command buffer assigned to the non-initialized area is updated to the newly generated command data, and the serial communication circuit The data is transmitted to the transmission data register 561 of 512, and transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. On the other hand, the door command is generated in the door monitoring process of the timer interrupt process (main), temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the subsequent command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main). Is done. The operation detection command is generated based on the detection state of the switch every time the timer interrupt processing (main) command transmission processing is executed 10 times, and is transferred to the serial communication circuit 512, so that It is transmitted to the control unit 91.

[Control by sub-control unit 91 at the time of command reception]
Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the effect control board 90 will be described. When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c. The reception buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands so that a plurality of commands can be accumulated.

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

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

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

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

[Winners and transitions]
9 and 10 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, winning symbol combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations, and FIG. 11 is related to transition symbol combinations and shifting symbols to be described later. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter to do. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment is controlled to one of RT0 to RT3. With reference to FIG. 9, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the small combination includes a middle bell, a right falling bell, upper bells 1 to 8, a right falling watermelon, an upper watermelon, a lower cherry, a middle cherry, and a single role. Each small combination is awarded when the corresponding symbol combination is ready, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out. For example, the middle bell is awarded when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN, and eight medals are paid out. The other winning combinations are also awarded when the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 9 are complete, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the re-game player among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying role includes normal replay, lower stage replay, falling replay, promotion replay 1, promotion replay 2, special replay, and special replay. For each re-gamer, a winning combination is made when the corresponding symbol combination is complete, and the number of bets is automatically set without consuming medals, and the next game is started. For example, the normal replay is awarded when a combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay”, “Replay-Replay-Plum”, “Plum-Replay-Replay”, and “Plum-Replay-Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. The bet number is automatically set without consuming medals, and the next game is started. The other re-game players also win when the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 10 are complete, the bet number is automatically set without consuming medals, and the next game is started. In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, after winning a fall replay among the re-game players, the gaming state is controlled from RT0 to RT1.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12, after winning a promotion replay (promotion replay 1 or promotion replay 2) in RT1, it is controlled to RT0. As will be described later, the promotion replay is set to win only in the internal lottery at RT1. As a result, it is configured so that it is not controlled to RT0 from other than RT1, and it is configured to receive a promotion replay prize only when it is RT1 and to be controlled to RT0 only from that RT1.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12, after winning the special replay at RT0, the control is performed at RT2. As will be described later, the special replay is set not to win in the internal lottery in RT1, RT2, and RT3. For this reason, no special replay is won in RT1, RT2, RT3. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from RT1 and RT3 to RT2, and special replay is awarded only when RT0, and is configured to be controlled by RT2 only from RT0.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the transition outcome will be described. The transition outcome is composed of the symbol combinations shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4, and right bells 1 to 4, which will be described later, are elected, and the reels other than the reels that serve as winning conditions for the middle bell are set as the first stop and are elected When the bell is missed, the above-mentioned transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 12, after RT0, RT2, and RT3 are aligned with the winning line LN, control is performed to RT1. Note that RT1 is maintained when the transition outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN at RT1.

[Lottery eligible role]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 14-16, the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for each gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, the winning combination and the winning probability are different depending on whether the gaming state is RT0, RT1, RT2, or RT3. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In FIG. 16, “+” is written between winning winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is simultaneously read in the internal lottery.

  In FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, the lottery target combination is shown in the vertical column, and the gaming state is shown in the horizontal column. In the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery target, a circle indicates that the lottery target is read out in the gaming state, and a cross indicates the lottery target when in the gaming state. This indicates that the combination is not read out, that is, it is not a lottery target.

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

  FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 show combinations of combinations that are read as lottery targets for each gaming state. When it is RT0, the bell, the left bell 1, the left bell 2, the left bell 3, the left bell 4, the middle bell 1, the middle bell 2, the middle bell 3, the middle bell 4, the right bell 1, the right bell 2, and the right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, middle cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, normal replay, replay GR11, replay GR12, replay GR13, replay GR21, replay GR22, and replay GR23 are eligible for internal lottery.

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

  When it is RT2, the bell, the left bell 1, the left bell 2, the left bell 3, the left bell 4, the middle bell 1, the middle bell 2, the middle bell 3, the middle bell 4, the right bell 1, the right bell 2, and the right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, middle cherries, weak cherries, strong cherries, normal replays, and special replays are eligible for internal lottery.

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

  Further, for each lottery target combination, the corresponding winning combination is read out. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, a weak cherry is a lower cherry alone, a strong cherry is a lower cherry + 1 combination, and a middle cherry is a middle cherry alone. The winning combinations shown in FIG. 16 are also read out for the other lottery target combinations. The right bells 1 to 4 are also simply called right bells. The left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are also simply referred to as push order bells. As described above, the re-game player to be subject to the internal lottery differs depending on whether the game state is RT0-3, and the target re-game player and its winning probability depend on which of RT0-3. An internal lottery is performed using different lottery tables.

[Reel control when winning re-players]
In the present embodiment, when a plurality of types of re-game players are simultaneously elected, as shown in FIG. 17, re-game players determined according to the types of re-game players won at the same time and the order of stop operations are displayed. Control is performed so as to align and stop within a maximum of 4 frames on the winning line. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of replays are simultaneously won. For example, when replay GR1 (normal replay + promotion replay 1) is won and a stop operation is performed in the order of middle left and right, the combination of promoted replay 1 among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN. Control to stop is performed, and when stop operations are performed in an order other than left middle right, control is performed to align the normal replay combination with the winning line LN and stop. The reel control shown in FIG. 17 is also performed when other regame players are won.

  As shown in FIG. 17, different operation modes are set as operation modes for causing the replays GR 1 to 6 to win the promoted replays 1 and 2. For this reason, if one of the replays GR1 to 6 is won in RT1 where the replays GR1 to 6 are subject to internal lottery, the promotion replay will be won with a probability of 1/6, and the transition to RT0 Become.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 17, different operation modes are set as operation modes for avoiding the fall replay between the replays GR 11 to 13. For this reason, if one of the replays GR11 to 13 is elected at RT0 where the replays GR11 to 13 are the targets of the internal lottery, the normal replay wins with a probability of 1/3, and the transition to RT1 can be avoided. Then, the fall replay wins with a probability of 2/3 and shifts to RT1.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 17, different operation modes are set as operation modes for winning special replays with the replays GR21 to GR23. For this reason, if any one of the replays GR21 to 23 is elected at RT0 in which the replays GR21 to 23 are the targets of the internal lottery, the special replay wins with a probability of 1/3 and shifts to RT2.

[Reel control when winning a small role]
Next, when a plurality of types of small combinations are won simultaneously, as shown in FIG. 18, a maximum of 4 small combinations determined according to the types of small combinations that are simultaneously selected and the order of stop operations are displayed on the winning line. Control is performed so as to stop evenly within the frame drawing range. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of small combinations are won simultaneously. For example, if left bell 1 (down right bell + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8) is elected and a stop operation is performed by pressing left, the right down bell combination of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN. When the stop operation is performed by middle or right press, the control is performed such that any combination of the upper bell 5, the upper bell 8, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN. . The reel control shown in FIG. 18 is also performed when other small roles are won.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when any of the left bell, middle bell, right bell, that is, the push order bell is won, the stop operation is performed in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination. While the right-down bell or middle bell always wins, if the stop operation is performed in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination, the upper bell is aligned at 1/4, but 3/4 In some cases, the upper bells are not aligned and the transition outcomes are aligned.

  For this reason, at the time of winning the push order bell, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not it is operated in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination. In other words, even if one of the push order bells is won, if the type of operation is not known, a specific operation mode cannot be intentionally selected. Can win a medal by surely winning a right-down bell or middle bell at a ratio of 1/11, but can only win an upper bell at 1/4 at a ratio of 10/11. It is not possible to win medals reliably. In addition, if the reels other than the left reel are set to the first stop when the push order bell is selected, a medal can be surely won by winning the right falling bell or middle bell at a ratio of 5/11. The upper bell can be won only at 1/4 at a ratio of 6/11, and medals can be obtained reliably. In particular, in RT0, 2, and 3, the transition to RT1 is performed when the transition point stops. Although not particularly shown, when a bell (middle bell + lower right bell) is won, a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN regardless of the stop order of the reels and the operation timing. To be controlled.

[Game state transition]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the gaming state is controlled to one of RT0 to RT3. RT0 shifts to when the promotion replay wins in RT1 (when any of the replays GR1 to GR6 wins in RT1 and the stop operation is performed in the order in which the promotion replay wins). Then, RT0 is ended by transitioning to RT1 by winning the fall replay or stopping the transition, regardless of the number of games since transitioning to RT0, or by transitioning to RT2 by winning the special replay.

  The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT0 is about 1 / 2.08, and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. As described above, only normal replays, replays GR11 to 13 and replays GR21 to 23 are targeted for internal lottery, and normal replays, falling replays, and special replays can be won.

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, the transition state of the gaming state according to the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. In RT3, when the transition point stops, the process proceeds to RT1. In RT3, if any of the left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, right bells 1-4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome will stop, In RT3 which shifted after setting change, when any of left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, and right bell 1-4 is elected and a small combination cannot be won, it shifts to RT1.

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

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

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

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

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

  As a navigation effect when winning replays GR1 to GR6, a stop order (see FIG. 17) for winning a promotion replay according to the winning situation is notified. As the navigation effect when the replays GR11 to 13 are won, a stop order (see FIG. 17) for avoiding the fall replay is notified according to the winning situation. As a navigation effect when the replays GR21 to 23 are won, the stop order (see FIG. 17) for winning the special replay according to the winning situation is notified. In addition, as a navigation effect when one of the push order bells is won, a stop order (see FIG. 18) for surely winning the right-down bell or the middle bell is notified.

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

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

[Freeze]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 controls to a freeze state that delays the betting number setting operation (the medal insertion or the betting number setting operation by the MAXBET switch 6) of the next game or the start operation of the next game. Is possible.

  If the game where the re-gamer has not won is controlled to be in a frozen state, the betting number setting operation for the next game is delayed until the freeze end condition is satisfied, so Even if a number setting operation is performed, this operation is not accepted effectively, and the game does not progress. Then, the betting number setting operation is validated when the freeze end condition is satisfied, and then the next game can be advanced by performing the betting number setting operation.

  In addition, when the re-gamer wins a game and is controlled to be in a freeze state, the betting number of the next game is not set until the freeze end condition is satisfied, and the start operation of the next game is validated. Due to the delay, even if a start operation is performed during this period, this operation is not accepted and the game does not proceed. Then, the start operation of the next game is validated by setting the wager number of the next game when the freeze end condition is satisfied, and the next game can be advanced by performing the start operation after that. Become.

[Freeze lottery]
Further, as will be described later, the main control unit 41 is an additional target role that triggers the addition of the number of ART games by the sub-control unit 91 (in this embodiment, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle tier). When (Cherry, Special Replay) is won in the internal lottery, the freeze lottery is executed to determine whether to control the freeze state.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the freeze lottery, when a weak watermelon is won in the internal lottery, the probability of winning without a freeze is 20%, the probability of winning a freeze after one game is 70%, the freeze after two games The chance to win 10% is 3%, and the chance to win a freeze after 3 games is 0%. When a weak cherry is won in the internal lottery, the chance to win without freezing is 15%. The probability of winning is 60%, the probability of winning a freeze after 2 games is 20%, the probability of winning a freeze after 3 games is 5%, and when a strong watermelon is won in the internal lottery, it is won without freezing 10% chance of winning a freeze after 1 game, 40% chance of winning a freeze after 2 games, 35% chance of winning a freeze after 2 games, 15% chance of winning a freeze after 3 games, When a strong cherry is won, the probability of winning without a freeze is 5%, the probability of winning a freeze after 1 game is 30%, the probability of winning a freeze after 2 games is 30%, and the freeze after 3 games The probability of winning is 35%, and when the middle cherries are won in the internal lottery, the probability of winning without a freeze is 0%, the probability of winning a freeze after 1 game is 5%, and the freeze after 2 games The probability of winning is 25%, the probability of winning a freeze after 3 games is 70%, and when a special replay is won in the internal lottery, the probability of winning without freezing is 0%, and the freeze after 1 game is won The probability of winning is 0%, the probability of winning a freeze after 2 games is 10%, and the probability of winning a freeze after 3 games is 90%.

  In the order of special replay, middle cherries, strong cherries, strong watermelons, weak cherries, and weak watermelons, the winning chance of freezing in the freezing lottery is higher, and the game controlled by freezing is later than the game in which the freezing lottery was performed It is set so that it is easy to become a game, and the winning probability of freezing is set higher for the lottery target role that can be expected to add more ART as will be described later, and further, the time to be controlled to the frozen state is set to be delayed Yes.

[Navistock lottery]
The sub-control unit 91 is controlled by ART (RT2 at AT2) when a lottery subject (in this embodiment, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry) is won outside the penalty period described later. Navi Stock lottery for determining whether or not to grant Navi stock, which is the right to control. In the navigation stock lottery at the time of winning the target role, by determining the number of navigation stocks including 0, whether or not to give the number of navigation stocks and the number of navigation stocks are determined.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the winning probability of the number of navigation stocks in the navigation stock lottery is as follows. 5 wins with a probability of 0%, and an average of 0.07 navigation stocks will be awarded. In addition, for weak cherries, Navistock 0 is 75%, Navistock 1 is 15%, Navistock 3 is 8%, Navistock 5 is 2%, and an average of 0.49. The number of navigation stock will be given. For strong watermelons, Navistock 0 is 50%, Navistock 1 is 30%, Navistock 3 is 15%, and Navistock 5 is 5%. A number will be given. In strong cherries, Navistock number 0 is 30%, Navistock number 1 is 50%, Navistock number 3 is 15%, and Navistock number 5 is 5%. The number of navigation stock will be given. In the middle cherries, Navistock number 0 is 0%, Navistock number 1 is 0%, Navistock number 3 is 80%, Navistock number 5 is 20%, and the average is 3.4. The number of navigation stock is given.

  The number of navigation stocks indicates the number of rights controlled by ART over a predetermined number of games. By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stock by 1, the ART is controlled for a predetermined number of games, and a navigation effect is executed during that time. For this reason, it can be said that the greater the determined number of navigation stocks, the higher the degree of advantage for the player. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of Navistock is set in the order of middle cherries, strong cherries, strong watermelons, weak cherries, and weak watermelons. The degree of advantage for the player increases.

  When the number of navigation stock remains and when a new navigation stock number is acquired, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the number of remaining navigation stocks.

  The sub-control unit 91 stores the number of navigation stocks in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c when one or more navigation stocks are determined in the navigation stock lottery. Then, based on the presence or absence of the navigation stock in the RAM 91c, it is specified whether or not to control to ART. When one or more navigation stocks remain, the control is performed by the AT after the ART winning notification is notified through the ART confirmation notification. This period controlled by the AT is called a preparation state.

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

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

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

  In addition, after the transition to RT0, when the replays GR21 to 23 are selected, the stop order in which the special replay is won is notified by the navigation effect. By performing a stop operation in accordance with the stop order notified at the time of winning the replays GR21 to 23, it becomes possible to win a special replay and shift from RT0 to RT2, and the special replay wins and shifts to RT2. ART will start. When the normal replay is won as a result of performing the stop operation in the stop order different from the notified stop order, the control of the preparation state is continued.

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

  After starting ART with the transition to RT2, the number of remaining games of ART is decremented by 1 at the start of each game, and for each game, the push order bell, the target role of the Navistock lottery, the extra lottery It is determined whether or not the target combination is won, and if the push order bell is won, a navigation effect for informing the stop order of winning the bell is executed. It is possible to win the bell by performing the stop operation in accordance with the stop order notified at the time of winning the pushing order bell, and it is possible to avoid the transition to RT1. As a result of performing the stop operation in a stop order different from the notified stop order, when the transition start stops and the process proceeds to RT1, the ART control is also terminated at that time.

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

[Additional game number lottery]
Further, during ART, a specific role (in this embodiment, a weak watermelon, a strong watermelon, a weak cherry, a strong cherry, a middle cherry, a special replay) to be added is selected and the main control unit 41 side is selected. When the freeze lottery is won and the game is controlled to the freeze state, an extra game number lottery is performed in which the number of games to be added to the ART game number is selected by lottery. If the number of games less than 50 games is won in the extra game number lottery, the role 200 is operated in the above-described V winning possible mode, and when the V prize is won, the remaining number of games in the RAM 91c is added and won in the game number lottery. Add the number of games played. In addition, when 50 or more games are won in the extra game number lottery, it is determined whether or not to increase the number of ART games based on random number values extracted from numerical data updated in a predetermined range. When an extra lottery is performed and the extra lottery is won, the number of games won in the extra game number lottery is added to the remaining number of games in the RAM 91c.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the extra game number lottery of the present embodiment, when a weak watermelon is won and controlled to a frozen state, the probability of winning 20 games as an extra game number is 80%, and 35 games are The probability of winning is 15%, the probability of winning 50 games is 5%, the probability of winning 65 games is 0%, the probability of winning 80 games is 0%, the probability of winning 100 games is 0%, weak When Cherry is won and controlled to freeze, the probability of winning 20 games is 10%, the probability of winning 35 games is 70%, the probability of winning 50 games is 15%, the probability of winning 65 games The probability of winning is 5%, the probability of winning 80 games is 0%, the probability of winning 100 games is 0%, and a strong watermelon is won and controlled to freeze. The probability of winning 20 games is 0%, the probability of winning 35 games is 10%, the probability of winning 50 games is 70%, the probability of winning 65 games is 15%, the probability of winning 80 games Is 5%, the probability of winning 100 games is 0%, and if the strong cherry is won and controlled to freeze, the probability of winning 20 games as an additional number of games is 0%, and 35 games are won The probability is 0%, the probability of winning 50 games is 10%, the probability of winning 65 games is 70%, the probability of winning 80 games is 15%, the probability of winning 100 games is 5%, When winning and controlled to freeze, the probability that 20 games will be won as an additional number of games is 0%, the probability that 35 games are won is 0%, and 50 games are won The rate is 0%, the probability of winning 65 games is 0%, the probability of winning 80 games is 10%, the probability of winning 100 games is 90%, special replay is won, and it is controlled to freeze In this case, the probability of winning 20 games is 0%, the probability of winning 35 games is 0%, the probability of winning 50 games is 0%, the probability of winning 65 games is 0%, and 80 games are won The probability of winning is 5% and the probability of winning 100 games is 95%.

  Further, as described above, in the V winning possible mode with the accessory 200, the V prize is won with a probability of 1/8. The number of games won in the game number lottery is added as the number of ART games. At this time, the number of ART games is increased by winning a V with the accessory 200, so that the player can specify the addition of the number of ART games by winning the V with the accessory 200.

  Also, in the extra lottery, an extra win is won with a probability of 1/8 when winning a weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, or strong cherry, and an extra win is won with a probability of 1/2 when winning a middle tier cherry or special replay. If the number of extra games won in the extra game number drawing is 50 games or more, an extra game with a probability of 1/8 if a weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, or strong cherry is won. The number of games won in the lottery will be added as the number of ART games, and if the middle cherries and special replays are won, the number of games won in the number of games lottery will be added as the number of ART games. The

  In addition, when the number of added games won in the extra game number lottery is 50 games or more, when winning in the extra lottery, the character 200 is operated in the V prize mode and won in the V prize mode, while being won in the extra lottery. If not, the role 200 is operated in the non-V winning mode and is not allowed to win the V. In appearance, the number of ART games is increased by winning the V with the role 200. Therefore, the player can specify the addition of the number of ART games by winning V in the bonus item 200.

  In this embodiment, in the order of special replay, middle tier cherry, strong cherry, strong watermelon, weak cherry, weak watermelon, the probability of being added is high, and the average number of games to be added is set high. The degree of advantage for is increased.

  In addition, when the number of remaining games becomes 0 after subtracting the number of remaining ART games by 1 in each game after the start of ART, it is determined whether or not the navigation stock remains. For example, the control of the ART is resumed after waiting for the start operation of the next game. On the other hand, if no navigation stock remains, the ART control is terminated. Then, with the end of the ART control, the navigation effect will not be executed even if the push order bell is won. Therefore, the possibility of stopping the transition is increased, and the transition to RT1 is stopped by stopping the transition. It becomes.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the main control unit 41 has a winning probability of a left bell that can reliably acquire eight medals in a stop order in which the left reel is the first stop among the pushing order bells. The winning probability is set lower than the winning probability of the middle bell or the right bell in which the eight medals can be reliably obtained in the stop order with the middle reel or the right reel as the first stop.

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

  In the penalty period, even if the winning lottery wins, the Navistock lottery is not performed, and neither the preparation state nor the ART is controlled, or the navigation effect is not executed, the left reel is set to the first stop. If the stop operation is performed in the stop order other than the stop order to be controlled, the penalty period is controlled, which is disadvantageous for the player. To increase the percentage difference between the state controlled by the AT and the state not controlled by the AT when the push order bell is won. Can do.

[Flow of freeze state]
Next, the control flow regarding the freeze state will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 22, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the freeze state is set (Ma01). When the main control unit 41 determines that the freeze state is set (YES in Ma01), the main control unit 41 proceeds to the process of Ma06 described later. On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the freeze state is not set (NO in Ma01), whether or not the lottery condition for the freeze lottery is satisfied, that is, the strong watermelon, the weak watermelon, and the strong cherry in the internal lottery. Then, it is determined whether or not one of the weak cherry, the middle cherry, and the special replay is won (Ma02). When the main control unit 41 determines that the lottery condition for the freeze lottery is satisfied (YES in Ma02), the main control unit 41 executes the freeze lottery with the winning probability (see FIG. 19) corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery (Ma03). On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the lottery condition for freeze lottery is not satisfied (NO in Ma02), the main control unit 41 ends this control.

  After execution of the freeze lottery, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the control to the freeze state has been won (Ma04), and if the control to the freeze state has been won (YES in Ma04) The frozen target game is stored in the RAM 41c after one game, two games, or three games as a target game in the frozen state (Ma05), and the target game in the frozen state is set. Wait for it to start. Also, the main control unit 41 transmits a freeze command that can specify whether or not the control to the freeze state is won when the freeze lottery is performed, and the game that is the target of the freeze state. On the other hand, the main control part 41 complete | finishes this control, when it is not elected to control to a freeze state (it is NO at Ma04).

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether the game is a target game in a frozen state for each game (Ma06). If the game is a target game in a frozen state (YES in Ma06), the stop switches 8L, 8C , 8R, it is determined whether or not the stop switch that becomes the third stop has changed from the ON state to the OFF state, that is, whether or not the player's hand has been released from the stop switch on which the third stop operation has been performed ( Ma07). On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 is not the target game in the frozen state (NO in Ma06), the main control unit 41 ends this control.

  When the stop switch that becomes the third stop changes from the ON state to the OFF state (YES in Ma07), the main control unit 41 delays the betting number setting operation for the next game or the activation of the start operation for the next game. Control of the freeze state to be started is started (Ma08). On the other hand, when the stop switch that is the third stop does not change from the ON state to the OFF state (NO in Ma07), the main control unit 41 ends this control.

  Then, the main control unit 41 repeatedly determines whether or not the freeze end condition is satisfied after starting the control in the freeze state (Ma09), and if the freeze end condition is satisfied (YES in Ma09) ), The control in the freeze state is terminated (Ma10). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 ends this control.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 executes the freeze lottery every time the lottery condition for the freeze lottery is established, and sets the game that is the target of the freeze state when it is elected to control the freeze state in the freeze lottery. To do. Then, in the set target game in the freeze state, by determining whether or not the stop switch that becomes the third stop has changed from the ON state to the OFF state, the stop that becomes the third stop in the target game in the freeze state When the switch changes from the ON state to the OFF state, control is made to a freeze state in which the betting number setting operation or the start operation of the next game is delayed from the time point until the freeze end condition is satisfied. Is possible.

[Flow of extra lottery result notification]
Next, the flow of control until the result of adding the number of ART games is notified will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 23, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an ART is in progress for each game (Sa01). If the ART is in an ART (YES in Sa01), an additional target role (strong) is added as an additional condition. Whether or not watermelon, weak watermelon, strong cherry, weak cherry, middle cherry, special replay) has been won is determined based on the internal winning command transmitted by the main control unit 41 (Sa02). On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the ART is not in progress (NO in Sa01), the present control is terminated.

  When the additional condition is satisfied (YES in Sa02), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the freeze state is won based on the freeze command transmitted from the main control unit 41 (Sa03). On the other hand, when the additional condition is not satisfied (NO in Sa02), the sub-control unit 91 ends this control.

  If the freeze state is won in the step of Sa03 (YES in Sa03), one game after the second game, the second game, or the third game is stored in the RAM 91c as the target game in the freeze state. Then, the target game controlled to be frozen by the main control unit 41 is set (Sa04), and the number of games to be added to the number of ART games is determined by the winning probability (see FIG. 21) corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery. The number of additional games to be added is executed (Sa05), the number of additional games that can be awarded is determined, and the determined number of additional games is stored in the RAM 91c. On the other hand, if the freeze state is not won (NO in Sa03), the sub-control unit 91 ends this control.

  After setting the target game in the frozen state, the sub-control unit 91 repeatedly determines whether the game is the target game in the frozen state for each game until it becomes the target game (Sa06). (YES at Sa06), based on the information stored in the RAM 91c, it is determined whether or not the number of added games won in the added game number lottery is less than 50 (Sa07). When the added game number is less than 50 games (YES in Sa07), the operation of the accessory 200 is started after the accessory 200 is set to the V winning possible mode (Sa08).

  After starting the operation of the accessory 200, it is repeatedly determined whether or not the stop switch corresponding to the third stop has changed from the ON state to the OFF state until it changes from the ON state to the OFF state (Sa09). When the stop switch of the stop operation is changed from the ON state to the OFF state (YES in Sa09), the shutter member 230 of the accessory 200 is moved to the open position, and the effect ball 280 is released (Sa10).

  When the production ball 280 is in an open state, the lottery by the accessory 200 is started. When the lottery with the bonus item 200 is started, a bonus effect producing flag indicating that the bonus item is being produced is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sa11a).

  Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 repeatedly determines whether or not the accessory effect has ended based on the receipt of the freeze end command from the main control unit 41 until the accessory effect ends (Sa11b). When it is determined that the accessory effect has ended, the accessory effect flag is deleted (reset) (Sa11c). Next, it is determined whether or not an abnormality flag is set (Sa11d). The abnormality flag is set when there is a possibility that an illegal act is performed during the effect production. When it is determined that the abnormality flag is set in Sa11d, the process for adding the lottery result as it is is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the abnormality flag is not set, that is, when an illegal act is not specified during the effect production, the sub-control unit 91 includes the first loss sensor 253 provided in the accessory 200, the first Based on each output information of the 2 lose sensor 259 and the V winning sensor 256, it is determined whether or not the effect ball 280 has won V (Sa12). When the effect ball 280 wins V, that is, when the effect ball 280 is detected by the V winning sensor 256 (YES in Sa12), the sub-control unit 91 adds the ART using the liquid crystal display 51 or the like. After performing an extra winning notification for notifying that there is (Sa13), the number of games won in the extra game number lottery is added to the remaining number of games in the ART (Sa14). On the other hand, if it is determined in step Sa12 that the effect ball 280 has not won V, that is, if the effect ball 280 is detected by the first lose sensor 253 or the second lose sensor 259 (NO in Sa12). Then, the present control is terminated without performing ART winning notification or adding the number of added games.

  If it is determined in step Sa07 that the number of added games is not less than 50 based on the information stored in the RAM 91c (NO in Sa07), the sub control unit 91 adds the number of added games. In order to determine whether or not, an extra lottery is performed based on random number values extracted from numerical data updated in a predetermined range (Sa15). In the extra lottery using this random number value, if the extra lottery role that triggered the extra game number lottery in step Sa05 is a strong watermelon, weak watermelon, strong cherry, or weak cherry, the winning probability is When the 1/8 lottery is performed and the additional lottery target is a middle stage cherry or special replay, a lottery with a winning probability of 1/2 is performed.

  After the extra lottery, it is determined whether or not the extra is won (Sa16). If the extra is not won (No in Sa16), the accessory 200 is set to the non-V prize mode. Then, the operation of the accessory 200 is started (Sa17). After starting the operation of the accessory 200, it is repeatedly determined whether or not the stop switch corresponding to the third stop has changed from the ON state to the OFF state until it changes from the ON state to the OFF state (Sa18). 3. When the stop switch of the stop operation changes from the ON state to the OFF state (YES in Sa18), the shutter member 230 of the accessory 200 is moved to the open position, and the effect ball 280 is released (Sa19).

  When the lottery by the accessory 200 is started, a bonus effect in-progress flag indicating that a bonus effect is in progress is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sa20a). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 repeatedly determines whether or not the accessory effect has ended based on the receipt of the freeze end command from the main control unit 41 until the accessory effect ends (Sa20b). When it is determined that the accessory effect has ended, the accessory effect flag is deleted (reset) (Sa20c).

  Next, it is determined whether or not an abnormality flag is set (Sa20d). If it is determined in Sa20d that the abnormality flag is set, the process for adding the lottery result as it is is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the abnormality flag is not set, that is, when an illegal act is not specified during the effect production, the sub-control unit 91 includes the first loss sensor 253 provided in the accessory 200, the first Based on each output information of the 2 lose sensor 259 and the V winning sensor 256, it is determined whether or not the effect ball 280 has won V (Sa21).

  When the effect ball 280 wins V, that is, when the effect ball 280 is detected by the V winning sensor 256 (YES in Sa21), the sub control unit 91 performs sub error notification (Sa22). Whether or not the sub-reset switch 99 has been operated is repeatedly determined until it is operated (Sa23). If the sub-reset switch 99 has been operated (YES in Sa23), this control is terminated. On the other hand, when the production ball 280 does not win V, that is, when the production ball 280 is detected by the first loss sensor 253 or the second loss sensor 259 (NO in Sa21), the liquid crystal display 51 or the like is used. Then, an extra non-winning notice for notifying that the ART is not added is performed, and this control is finished.

  In addition, in the step of Sa16, when the addition is won (YES in Sa16), the operation of the accessory 200 is started after setting the accessory 200 in the V winning mode (Sa25). After starting the operation of the accessory 200, it is repeatedly determined whether or not the stop switch corresponding to the third stop has changed from the ON state to the OFF state until it changes from the ON state to the OFF state (Sa26). 3. When the stop switch for the stop operation is changed from the ON state to the OFF state (YES in Sa26), the shutter member 230 of the accessory 200 is moved to the open position to bring the effect ball 280 into the released state (Sa27).

  When the lottery by the accessory 200 is started, an accessory effect flag indicating that the accessory effect is being performed is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sa28a). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 repeatedly determines whether or not the accessory effect has ended based on the receipt of the freeze end command from the main control unit 41 until the accessory effect ends (Sa28b). When it is determined that the accessory effect has ended, the accessory effect flag is deleted (reset) (Sa28c).

  Next, it is determined whether or not an abnormality flag is set (Sa28d). When it is determined in Sa28d that the abnormality flag has been set, the process for adding the lottery result as it is and ending the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the abnormality flag is not set, that is, when an illegal act is not specified during the effect production, the sub-control unit 91 includes the first loss sensor 253 provided in the accessory 200, the first Based on the output information of the 2 lose sensor 259 and the V winning sensor 256, it is determined whether or not the effect ball 280 has shifted to the second stage (Sa29) and whether or not the V winning has been achieved (Sa30).

  When the effect ball 280 shifts to the second stage and wins V, that is, when the effect ball 280 is detected by the V winning sensor 256 (YES in Sa30), the sub-control unit 91 performs an extra winning notification. After that (Sa31), the number of games won in the extra game number lottery is added to the number of ART games (Sa34). If it is determined that the stage ball 280 has not entered the V stage despite the transition to the second stage, that is, if the stage ball 280 is detected by the second lose sensor 259 (NO in Sa30), After performing the sub error notification (Sa22), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the sub reset switch 99 is operated (Sa23). When the sub reset switch 99 is operated (YES in Sa23), the sub error is determined. The notification is ended, the process returns to the step of Sa01, and this control is repeatedly executed from the step of Sa01.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step Sa29 that the effect ball 280 has not shifted to the second stage, that is, when the effect ball 280 is detected by the first loss sensor (YES in Sa29), the extra winning notification is not made. (Sa32), and then, at the start of reel rotation of the next game, an extra winning notification is made using the liquid crystal display 51 or the like (Sa33), and the number of extra games won in the extra game number lottery is added to the number of ART games. (Sa34), the process returns to the step of Sa01, and this control is repeatedly executed from the step of Sa01.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the main control unit 41 controls the freeze state during the ART, the sub control unit 91 performs the additional game number lottery, and the number of games won as the additional game number is less than 50 games. In this case, it is determined whether or not the number of added games won using the accessory 200 is added to the number of remaining games in the ART. Specifically, when the sub-control unit 91 wins an additional number of games less than 50 games when the freezing state is controlled during the ART, the bonus item 200 is set to the V prize-winning mode, so that 1 It is controlled to be able to win V with a probability of / 8, and it is determined that the number of additional games won by winning V will be added to the number of remaining games on the ART, and that will be specified It has become. On the other hand, it is determined that the number of remaining games in the ART is not added by not going to the second stage or not winning the V prize even if the second stage is entered, and that fact is specified.

  In addition, when the main control unit 41 controls the freeze state during ART, the sub-control unit 91 performs an additional game number lottery. When the number of games won as the additional game number is 50 games or more, a predetermined range is used. An extra lottery is performed to determine whether or not the additional game number won based on the random number value extracted from the updated numerical data is added to the remaining game number of the ART, and the bonus item 200 is selected based on the result of the extra lottery. It is specified whether or not to add the remaining number of games of ART. Specifically, when winning is determined to increase the number of remaining games of ART in the extra lottery, the winning combination 200 is set to the V prize mode, so that the V prize can be controlled with a probability of 1/2. Control is made to make sure that the player wins the V stage if the second stage is reached, and the fact that the number of remaining games of ART is added by specifying the V prize is specified. On the other hand, if it is not won that adding the remaining number of games of ART in the extra lottery, the accessory 200 is set to the non-V prize mode, so that it is controlled not to win the V prize. Thus, it is specified that the number of remaining games of ART is not added by not winning V. In addition, even if the V winning mode is set, there is a possibility that the first stage does not shift to the second stage, and there is a possibility that the V winning will not be performed, and even if the fact that the remaining number of games of ART is added in the extra lottery is won There is a case where it is specified that the remaining number of games of ART is not added by not winning V in the object 200. In such a case, the remaining game of ART is triggered by the betting number setting operation or starting operation of the next game. The fact that the number is to be added is notified, and the fact is specified other than the accessory 200.

  In addition, as described above, when the accessory 200 is set to the non-V winning mode, it is controlled not to win the V prize, and the V winning is achieved even though the non-V winning mode is set. In such a case, a sub-error notification is made to notify that the operation of the accessory 200 is abnormal, and the sub-error notification is canceled until a sub-reset switch 99 that cannot be operated by the player is operated by a store clerk or the like. Not to be.

  In addition, as described above, the winning combination 200 is set to the V winning mode, so that the winning combination 200 is controlled to be sure to win the V winning mode when the second stage is reached. Sub error notification for notifying that the operation of the accessory 200 is abnormal even when the effect ball 280 is detected by the second lose sensor 259 without winning the V prize despite the fact that it has been set and the process has shifted to the second stage. The sub-error notification is not released until the sub-reset switch 99 that cannot be operated by the player is operated by a store clerk or the like.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 operates the accessory 200 in the game controlled by the main control unit 41 in the frozen state, thereby specifying the additional number of ART remaining games. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26, in the freeze target game, the main control unit 41 starts from when the stop switch corresponding to the third stop changes from the ON state to the OFF state until the freeze end condition is satisfied. In the meantime, the sub-control unit 91 controls that the start operation has been performed in the target game in the freeze state, while controlling the setting of the betting number of the next game or the activation of the start operation of the next game to be delayed. When the accessory 200 is actuated and the stop switch corresponding to the third stop is changed from the ON state to the OFF state, the effect ball 280 is released and the effect ball 280 is awarded a V or a non-V prize. The additional number of remaining ART games is specified.

  In the present embodiment, an additional number of ART games is applied as a benefit advantageous to the player, and among these, an additional number of ART games of less than 50 games is applied as the first privilege. As a second privilege that has a great influence on the advantage for the player, an additional number of ART games of 50 games or more is applied. Of these benefits, whether or not the number of ART games of less than 50 games is added, that is, whether or not the first privilege that has a relatively small effect on the player's advantage is given, is an accessory 200. Is determined based on whether or not a V prize has been obtained by operating in the V winning possible mode, that is, based on a result physically specified by the structure. In order to reflect in the decision regarding grant, the interest with respect to grant of a privilege can be raised.

  Further, whether or not the number of ART games of 50 games or more is added, that is, whether or not the second privilege having a large influence on the advantage for the player is given, is numerical data updated within a predetermined range. It will be decided by the extra lottery based on the random value extracted from. That is, whether or not the number of ART games over 50 games is added is determined based on the result of so-called random number lottery, not the result physically specified by the structure. On the other hand, it is difficult to cheat and it is possible to prevent an excessively advantageous result from being obtained by cheating.

  Further, when it is determined that the number of ART games of 50 games or more will be added in the extra lottery, the number of ART games of 50 games or more is added by operating the accessory 200 in the V prize mode. By controlling the physical 200 so that it can be physically specified, and when it is not decided to increase the number of ART games of 50 games or more in the extra lottery, by operating the accessory 200 in the non-V winning mode, Control is performed so that the fact that the number of ART games is added is not physically specified. In addition to the determination result of whether or not the number of ART games less than 50 games is added, 50 is determined by adding lottery. Since the determination result of whether or not the number of ART games more than the game is added is physically specified by the accessory 200, the accessory 200, that is, the structure in any case More physically identified results can give the impression that has been reflected in the decision relating to the plus of the game the number of ART.

  In the present embodiment, the number of ART games is added as the first privilege and the second privilege, that is, the same type of privilege is applied, and the second privilege is granted when the first privilege is granted. The advantage is set higher than the time, and the first privilege determined based on the result physically specified by the accessory 200, the second privilege determined based on the result of the random lottery, and the same type Since only the advantage is different, it is easy to grasp the contents of the granted privilege.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the extra lottery is not won, the accessory 200 is set to the non-V winning mode, so that it is controlled so as not to win the V winning. When the V is won despite the mode being set, a sub error notification is made to notify that the operation of the accessory 200 is abnormal, and the number of ART games is not added in the extra lottery. In spite of the fact that it has been decided, when it is physically specified that the number of ART games will be added by the accessory 200, there is a possibility that some fraud has been done. By notifying that an abnormality has occurred, the possibility of fraud can be recognized externally.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the extra lottery is won, the winning combination 200 is set to the V winning mode, so that it is controlled so that the V winning is always performed when the second stage is reached. Even if the winning combination 200 is set to the V winning mode and the stage is shifted to the second stage, the effect ball 280 is detected by the second lose sensor 259 without winning the V winning. Sub-error notification for notifying that the operation is abnormal is performed, and it is determined that the number of ART games will be added in the extra lottery, and despite the transition to the second stage, When it is physically specified that the number of ART games will be added, there is a possibility that some kind of fraud may have occurred. In such a case, it is not possible to notify the fact that an abnormality has occurred by sub-error notification. Can be recognized by the outside possibility it is.

  Further, in the present embodiment, whether or not to grant the second privilege, that is, the additional number of ART games of 50 games or more, is determined even when the first privilege, that is, the additional number of ART games less than 50 games is determined. Even when it is determined whether or not a privilege has been granted based on the determination result, the common bonus 200 is used for both, so that even when the first privilege is granted, the second privilege has been granted. Even in such a case, since the fact is specified by the common structure, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the privilege has been granted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the probability of adding the number of games of the first privilege, that is, the ART less than 50 games using the accessory 200 is approximately 1/172 (the winning probability of the freeze lottery × the number of additional games lottery The number of games less than 50 games is won), and the benefit is determined based on the result of determining whether or not to give the second benefit, that is, the additional number of ART games of 50 games or more, using the accessory 200. The probability that it is specified whether or not it has been awarded is approximately 1/338 (the probability of winning the freeze lottery x the probability of winning 50 or more games in the extra game lottery), and the former is set higher than the latter Has been. Thereby, the frequency with which it is determined whether or not the first privilege is given by the accessory 200, that is, the frequency at which the result physically specified by the structure is reflected in the decision relating to the grant of the privilege is 200. The frequency at which it is specified whether or not a privilege has been granted based on the determination result on whether or not to grant the second privilege, that is, the result physically specified by the structure is not reflected in the decision relating to the grant of the privilege Since it becomes higher than the frequency, even if it is specified whether or not the second privilege is granted by the accessory 200, the result physically specified by the structure is reflected in the decision relating to the grant of the privilege. Can give an impression.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the accessory 200 is composed of the first stage and the second stage. In the first stage, the stage ball 280 passes through the hit hole 210 and shifts to the second stage. In the second stage, it is specified that the number of ART games is added when the effect ball 280 passes through the winning hole 220, that is, by winning a V.

  In the present embodiment, whether or not the number of ART games of 50 games or more is added as described above is based on the result of so-called random number lottery, not the result physically specified by the structure. Therefore, it is difficult to cheat on the granting of the privilege, and it is possible to prevent an excessively advantageous result from being obtained due to the cheating.

  In the accessory 200, as described above, results corresponding to each stage are specified in a plurality of stages (first stage, second stage), and the next stage is a stage other than the final stage (first stage). The result of whether or not to move to (second stage) is specified, and the result of moving to the next stage (second stage) is specified, so that the process moves to the next stage (second stage) and finally In the stage (second stage), a privilege, that is, the result of whether or not the number of ART games is added is specified, and in the situation where an additional number of ART games of 50 games or more can be given, the final stage ( In the second stage), it is controlled whether or not it is possible to physically specify that the privilege has been granted based on the result of determining whether or not the privilege is granted, that is, the result of the extra lottery, and winning V It is physically specified whether or not a privilege has been granted On the other hand, at the stage other than the final stage (first stage), the result of determining whether to grant a privilege, that is, the result of shifting to the next stage (second stage) regardless of the result of the extra lottery Since it is possible to specify the result of not moving to the next stage (second stage), the movement of the structure does not become unnatural in all of the plurality of stages (first stage, second stage) Even in a configuration in which the result of the extra lottery determined in advance is physically informed, the player can be recognized as physically determined.

  In addition, in the stage other than the final stage (first stage), the result of determining whether or not to grant a privilege, that is, the result of transitioning to the next stage (second stage) regardless of the result of the extra lottery is also given. As a result that it is not possible to move to the second stage (second stage) can be specified, even if it is determined that the privilege is given, the final stage (second stage) is not shifted, and the bonus is given by the accessory 200. In some cases, it may not be specified, but even in such a case, since the bet number setting operation or the start operation of the next game is triggered, it is notified that the privilege is granted without using the accessory 200. It is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged because the fact that the privilege is granted is not specified even though it is determined that the bonus is given.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is determined that the number of ART games will be added, that is, a privilege will be given in the extra lottery, and the next stage (second stage) other than the final stage (first stage) is determined. When the result indicating that the process does not proceed to (1) is specified, the fact that a privilege is granted in response to the betting number setting operation or the start operation of the next game is notified separately from the accessory 200, and this is specified. It has become. In addition, while the actor 200 is operating, it is controlled to be in a frozen state, and during that time, the betting number setting operation or the start operation of the next game is disabled, and the ART game number is added in the extra lottery. When the result indicating that the process does not proceed to the next stage (second stage) is specified in a stage other than the final stage (first stage), the final stage (second stage) is determined. If the stage 200 has been transferred to the stage 200), the bonus 200 is that the bonus is granted after a time longer than the time required to physically specify that the bonus is granted in the final stage (second stage). It will be notified separately. For this reason, even if it is determined that the privilege is to be granted, the final stage (second stage) is not entered, and since the fact that the privilege has been granted by the accessory 200 has not been specified, the privilege other than the accessory 200 is given. Even when the effect of granting is notified, it is not immediately notified, and if at least the final stage (second stage) has been entered, the fact that the privilege has been granted at the final stage (second stage) is physically Since it is not notified that the privilege is granted until the time required for the identification has elapsed, the player may be distrusted that the privilege has been determined in advance. Can be suppressed.

  In the present embodiment, the probability that the result of transition to the second stage in the first stage is specified is ½, whereas the fact that the privilege is granted in the second stage is physically The probability that the result of granting a privilege is specified is ¼ when it is not controlled whether it can be specified, that is, when the V winning possible mode is set, and other than the final stage Whether the probability that the result of transitioning to the next stage (second stage) is specified in the stage (first stage) can physically specify that the privilege is granted in the final stage (second stage) Since it is set higher than the probability that the result of granting a privilege is specified when it is not controlled, it will be easier to move to the next stage until it shifts to the final stage. If the effect is determined, a report by a reporting means separate from the accessory 200 is provided. Rather, it is possible to identify the effect that imparts a benefit by as much as possible character object 200.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is specified that the sub-control unit 91 operates the accessory 200 in the game controlled by the main control unit 41 in the frozen state, thereby adding the number of ART games, that is, providing a privilege. In addition, the time from the release of the effect ball to the passage of V (pass of the V winning sensor 256) needs to be longer than the time to pass of the loss (pass of the first lose sensor 253 or the second lose sensor 259). Therefore, while the accessory 200 is operating, it is controlled to be in a frozen state, and the game cannot be advanced during that time. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game from progressing before it is specified whether or not the privilege is given by the accessory 200, and the player's consciousness can be directed to the operation of the accessory 200.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in Ma09 and Ma10 in FIG. 22, the freeze end condition is established based on the effect ball 280 being detected by the return ball sensor 261 in the effect effect, and the effect effect is ended. The main control unit 41 specifies that it has been done, and then terminates the freeze state. As a result, it is specified whether or not the number of ART games is given in the effect production by the accessory 200 (that is, whether or not a V prize is won) when freeze control for delaying the progress of the game is performed. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention as to whether or not the number of ART games has been granted, and the situation of whether or not the number of ART games has been assigned while still performing an effect is specified. It is possible to prevent the game from progressing when it is not played (that is, when the effect rendering is not finished). Furthermore, since the freeze control is ended by specifying the status of whether or not the number of ART games is assigned, even after the status of specifying or not specifying the number of ART games is specified, the game is wasted. It is possible to prevent the progress from being delayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the effect ball 280 detected by the first lose sensor 253, the second lose sensor 259, or the V winning sensor 256 is detected by the return ball sensor 261, the specific end signal is sent to the game control board. By detecting the specific end signal, the main control unit 41 determines that the freeze end condition is satisfied and ends the freeze state. Thus, since it is determined that the situation regarding whether or not the number of ART games has been assigned has been specified, the freeze control is terminated, and therefore the timing at which the situation regarding whether or not the number of ART games has been assigned is specified. The freeze control end timing can be synchronized.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control unit 41, which is a means for controlling execution and termination of the freeze state, is provided on the game control board 40, and detects that the accessory effect has ended. The return ball sensor 261 that is a means for performing this is provided on the substrate of the accessory 200. In this way, a board including the main control unit 41 that terminates the freeze control and a board that controls the return ball sensor 261 that specifies whether or not the number of ART games has been assigned are separately provided. Therefore, for example, the freeze control is ended as compared with the case where the control for determining whether or not the number of ART games is given and the control for ending the freeze control are performed on one board of the game control board 40 It is possible to reduce the burden on the processing.

  Next, an accessory abnormality determination process for determining an abnormality such as an illegal act on the accessory 200 will be described. FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining a flowchart of the accessory abnormality determination process. The accessory abnormality determination process is executed in the timer interrupt process by the sub-control unit 91. For this reason, the accessory abnormality determination process is executed once at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment).

  In the accessory abnormality determination process, first, it is determined whether or not an abnormality flag is set (Sb01). The abnormality flag is a flag set in Sb07 described later. When it is determined that the abnormality flag is not set, that is, when an abnormality such as an illegal act on the accessory 200 is not specified, it is determined whether or not the accessory effect flag is set (Sb02). When it is determined that the accessory effect flag is set, an abnormality determination is performed with the pattern A (Sb03). On the other hand, when it is determined that the accessory effect in-progress flag is not set, the abnormality determination is performed with the pattern B (Sb04). The abnormality determination is based on a sensor determined to be used for abnormality determination according to the pattern among the first magnetic sensor 263, the second magnetic sensors 265a to 265m, the first vibration sensor 264, and the second vibration sensors 266a to 266d. This is performed based on whether the abnormality determination level determined according to the pattern is satisfied based on the detection signal.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 25, the sensor used for abnormality determination determined according to each of pattern A and pattern B, and the abnormality determination level will be described. FIG. 25A shows a magnetic sensor used for abnormality determination and an abnormality determination level. The magnetic sensors used for the abnormality determination in the pattern A are the first magnetic sensor 263 and the second magnetic sensors 265a to 265m, and magnetism is detected by any one of the magnetic sensors as the abnormality determination level. Is detected (when a detection signal is input from any of the magnetic sensors), it is determined that an abnormality has occurred. On the other hand, only the first magnetic sensor 263 is defined as the magnetic sensor used for abnormality determination in the pattern B, and when the first magnetic sensor 263 detects magnetism 300 times continuously as the abnormality determination level (timer allocation). When the detection signal from the first magnetic sensor 263 is input over a period in which the loading process is executed 300 times, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred.

  FIG. 25B shows a vibration sensor used for abnormality determination and an abnormality determination level. The vibration sensors used for the abnormality determination in the pattern A are the first vibration sensor 264 and the second vibration sensors 266a to 266d, and the vibration is detected once by any vibration sensor as the abnormality determination level. When it is detected (when a detection signal is input from any vibration sensor), it is determined that an abnormality has occurred. On the other hand, only the first vibration sensor 264 is determined as the vibration sensor used for the abnormality determination in the pattern B. When vibration is detected 300 times continuously by the first vibration sensor 264 as the abnormality determination level (timer allocation). When the detection signal from the first vibration sensor 264 is input over a period in which the insertion process is executed 300 times, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred.

  Returning to FIG. 24, after performing the abnormality determination, it is specified whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the abnormality determination by the corresponding pattern (Sb05). When it is not determined that an abnormality has occurred, the accessory abnormality determination process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that an abnormality has occurred, the occurrence of the abnormality is reported in a manner corresponding to either pattern A or B (pattern A during the effect production, pattern B when the effect production is not in effect). At the same time, it is output externally (Sb06).

  Here, with reference to FIG. 25, the alerting | reporting aspect and external output aspect defined according to each of the pattern A and the pattern B are demonstrated. FIG. 25A shows a notification mode and an external output mode when the occurrence of abnormality is specified by the magnetic sensor. When the occurrence of an abnormality is specified by the magnetic sensor abnormality determination based on pattern A, the liquid crystal display 51 displays “Magnetic error! (Red letter)” and “Please call an attendant (red letter)” and the speaker. A mode in which a predetermined error notification sound is generated from 53 and 54 and the effect LED 52 is lit in red is determined. In addition, as an external output mode when an abnormality occurrence is specified by the magnetic sensor in the abnormality determination in the pattern A, the magnetic error information during production indicating that the occurrence of abnormality is specified by the magnetic sensor during the effect production is external. A mode of output is determined.

  On the other hand, as a notification mode when the abnormality occurrence is specified by the abnormality determination of the magnetic sensor based on the pattern B, the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 are not changed (the notification state is not performed and the effect state until then) The effect effect LED 52 is lit in white for 5 seconds. Further, as an external output mode when an abnormality occurrence is specified by the abnormality determination of the magnetic sensor based on the pattern B, a normal-time magnetic error indicating that the occurrence of the abnormality is specified by the magnetic sensor at a normal time not during the effect production. A mode of outputting information externally is defined.

  FIG. 25B shows a notification mode and an external output mode when the occurrence of abnormality is specified by the vibration sensor. When the occurrence of an abnormality is identified by the vibration sensor abnormality judgment based on pattern A, “Vibration error! (Yellow letter)” and “Please call an attendant (yellow letter)” are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, a predetermined error notification sound is generated from the speakers 53 and 54, and the effect effect LED 52 is lit in yellow. In addition, as an external output mode when an abnormality occurrence is specified by the vibration sensor in the abnormality determination in the pattern A, the during-production vibration error information indicating that the abnormality occurrence is specified by the vibration sensor during the effect production is externally provided. A mode of output is determined.

  On the other hand, as the notification mode when the abnormality occurrence is specified by the abnormality determination of the vibration sensor by the pattern B, the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 are not changed (the notification state is not performed, and the effect state until then) The effect effect LED 52 is lit in white for 5 seconds. Further, as an external output mode when an abnormality occurrence is specified by the vibration sensor abnormality determination based on the pattern B, a normal-time vibration error indicating that the abnormality occurrence is specified by the vibration sensor at a normal time not during the effect production. A mode of outputting information externally is defined.

  While the notification in the notification mode determined according to the pattern A is continued until the sub-reset switch 99 is operated, the notification in the notification mode determined according to the pattern B is performed for a predetermined time (5 S) and it will automatically return when it passes.

  Returning to FIG. 24, the sub-control unit 91 controls and notifies the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53 and 54, the effect effect LED 52, and the like in a mode corresponding to either the pattern A or B. Further, the sub-control unit 91 externally outputs information corresponding to either the pattern A or B to the outside of the slot machine 1 (for example, a hall management computer, a game history display installed on the top of the slot machine 1). To do. The externally output information is externally output from the sub-control unit 91 via the I / O port 91d, but may be externally output from the I / O port 91d via the external output board 1000. .

  After starting the notification and external output (Sb06) in a manner corresponding to either pattern A or B, the abnormality flag is set when the abnormality is occurring during the effect production ( Sb07), the accessory abnormality determination process is terminated.

  Returning to Sb01, when it is determined that the abnormality flag is set (that is, during the accessory abnormality determination process after the abnormality flag is set in Sb07), it is determined whether or not the sub-reset switch 99 has been operated. It is determined (Sb08). When it is determined that the sub-reset switch 99 has not been operated, the accessory abnormality determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the sub-reset switch 99 has been operated, it is determined whether or not the feature effect in-progress flag has been erased (that is, whether or not the feature effect has ended) (Sb09). When it is determined that the feature effect in-progress flag is not erased, the accessory abnormality determination process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the character effect rendering flag is erased, the abnormality flag set in Sb07 is erased (Sb10), and the abnormality occurrence notification started in Sb06 is terminated (Sb11). The object abnormality determination process is terminated.

  As an abnormality determination pattern in the accessory abnormality determination process, as shown in FIG. 26, after the effect ball 280 is released and the effect effect starts (freeze starts), the effect ball 280 wins a V prize or is non-V. Pattern A is determined until the winning and the freeze end condition is satisfied (freeze end), and until the effect ball 280 is released and the effect production starts (freeze start), or the effect ball The pattern B is determined after the 280 wins a V or non-V win and the freeze end condition is satisfied (freeze end).

  In the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, an illegal act on the accessory 200 can be detected by a magnetic sensor, a vibration sensor, or the like, regardless of whether or not the accessory effect is being performed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 25 and the like, the accuracy of detecting an illegal act is higher during an effect production than during a period other than during the effect production, and as a result, both the notification accuracy and the external output accuracy are high. Become. Accordingly, it is possible to detect an illegal act efficiently and accurately depending on whether or not an effect is being performed, and to suppress an act that affects the lottery result of the accessory 200 from being performed. it can.

  The detection accuracy can be increased by increasing the number of sensors used for abnormality determination or by increasing the abnormality determination level (detection sensitivity). For this reason, when it is during an effect production, detection accuracy can be improved more reliably than when it is a period other than during an effect production.

  Moreover, it alert | reports in a different alerting | reporting aspect depending on whether the detected fraudulent act is in the effect production. Further, information is externally output in different external output modes depending on whether or not the detected illegal action is during the effect production. For this reason, it can be grasped | ascertained from the alerting | reporting aspect and an external output aspect whether the said detected fraudulent act is in the effect production.

  In addition, during an effect production, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred and is notified when an illegal act is detected once. For this reason, when an illegal act is detected during the effect production, it is immediately notified. On the other hand, even if an illegal act is detected in a period other than the effect production, since it is not immediately notified, it can be prevented from being frequently notified, thereby preventing the progress of the game from being disturbed more than necessary. it can.

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

[Specific Events and Specific Event Detection Methods]
In the above-described embodiment, an illegal act such as magnetism or vibration is exemplified as the specific event, and a magnetic sensor or a vibration sensor is exemplified as the specific event detection means. However, the specific event is not limited to this as long as it is an act that affects or may affect the lottery in the accessory 200, for example, a sensor that transmits radio waves and is mounted on the accessory 200. (261, 253, 259, 256, 274 to 276, etc.) may be erroneously detected, or the drive unit (270 to 273, etc.) may be erroneously operated. Further, for example, a radio wave sensor capable of detecting a predetermined radio wave may be mounted as specific event detection means for detecting such an action. Even in this case, the number of radio wave sensors used for abnormality determination may be increased when the accessory effect is being performed, and the abnormality determination level may be higher than when the period is not during the accessory effect. Alternatively, the notification mode may be conspicuous, or the external output mode may be made different depending on whether or not the effect is being produced.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the specific event detection unit is mounted on the privilege specifying unit that is the accessory 200 has been described. However, if the specific event detection unit is mounted on a slot machine (game machine), The specific event detection means may be mounted on a part (such as the front door 1b) different from the privilege specification means, and is not limited to the specific event detection means. The part may be mounted on the privilege specifying means, and the other may be mounted on a part different from the privilege specifying means. For example, the vibration sensor is mounted on the upper part of the front door 1b and in a portion where the vibration of the operation to the operation means for performing the game and the effect switch 56 such as the start switch 7 and the stop switches 8L to 8R is not transmitted. The magnetic sensor may be mounted on the accessory 200. In addition, when it mounts in the site | part to which the vibration of operation to the operation means or the production switch 56 is transmitted, you may make it ignore the vibration detected when the said operation was carried out. Specifically, the detection signal from the vibration sensor input when a command based on the operation is received or when an operation on the effect switch 56 is detected may be ignored.

[Detection accuracy]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25, an example in which the detection accuracy is varied by varying the number of sensors used for abnormality determination and the abnormality determination level depending on whether or not the effect is being performed. did. However, the detection accuracy may vary depending on other factors. For example, when performing an accessory using a magnetic sensor and a vibration sensor, an abnormality is determined using a magnetic sensor. The detection accuracy may be varied.

  In addition, in FIG. 25, the example in which not only the number of sensors used for abnormality determination but also the abnormality determination level is changed depending on whether or not the effect production is being performed is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the abnormality determination level is the same. However, the detection accuracy may be varied by varying the number of sensors used for abnormality determination, and the detection accuracy may be varied by varying the abnormality determination level although the number of sensors used for abnormality determination is the same. . In addition, although the example in which the abnormality determination level during the effect production in FIG. 25 is determined to be abnormal when detected once is not limited to the single detection, the abnormality determination level is determined to occur during a period other than during the effect production. What is necessary is that the number of times smaller than the number of times required for detection is determined.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the detection accuracy is changed depending on whether it is during the effect production or the period other than during the effect production has been described. In addition, the detection accuracy may be varied according to the time elapsed since the start of the effect production (actual material elapsed time), the current position of the production ball, and the like. For example, even during the effect production, the detection accuracy may be higher when the accessory elapsed time is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (5 seconds) than when it is less than the predetermined time. Detection accuracy is higher than when the current position is a predetermined position (the lower guide rod 207 is rolling on the accessory 200 or the front side is rolling on the accessory 300 to be described later). It may be made to become. Thereby, an illegal act can be monitored more efficiently and accurately. Further, even during a period other than during the effect production, when it is in a predetermined period (for example, a period from the end of the previous game to the end of the predetermined time), a period other than the predetermined period (for example, The detection accuracy may be higher than when the customer is waiting.

[Notification mode]
Of the notifications at the time of occurrence of an abnormality in the above-described embodiment, the notification by the notification mode determined according to the pattern B is continued until the sub-reset switch 99 is operated in the same manner as the pattern A. Also good. Further, when the occurrence of abnormality is specified according to the pattern B, only external output may be performed without any notification. In addition, the notification at the time of occurrence of abnormality in the pattern A is not limited to notification using the rendering means such as the liquid crystal display 51, but instead of or in addition to this, the operation of the accessory 200 (the outer mode 270 or the inner mode). You may make it alert | report by stopping the motor 271).

[External output mode]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which predetermined information is externally output when an abnormality occurs regardless of whether or not an accessory effect is being performed has been described. In some cases, the predetermined information may be output to the outside only when an abnormality occurs during the effect production, without external output.

[About benefits]
In the present embodiment, as a benefit advantageous to the player, an additional game number when adding the number of ART games, that is, a period controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, is applied and controlled to the advantageous state. The result of whether or not a period to be added is specified using the accessory 200, but as a privilege advantageous to the player, it is possible to shift to an advantageous state advantageous to the player. The right to win (the winning lottery to determine whether or not to generate an advantageous state, the transition to the advantageous state is allowed, etc., and navigation stock is applicable in this embodiment), which is advantageous to the player The right to be notified of an operation mode for deriving a correct display result (in this embodiment, navigation stock corresponds), the right to be controlled to a gaming state with a high expected value to which a gaming value is given (Navigation stock corresponds in the present embodiment), whether favorable gaming state current gaming state for the player may be applied to such right to be informed.

  Further, the degree of advantage for the player is the number of rights that can be shifted to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and the right to be notified of the operation mode for deriving a display result that is advantageous to the player. Number, the number of rights controlled to a gaming state with a high expected value to be given gaming value, the number of rights to be notified whether the current gaming state is a gaming state advantageous to the player, and controlled to the advantageous state This corresponds to the length of the period to be used.

  In addition, it is sufficient that the second privilege has a great influence on the player's advantage at least as compared with the first privilege. The first privilege and the second privilege are the same type as in the present embodiment. The bonus may be an increase in the number of ART games, or may be a different type of privilege (for example, an increase in the number of Navistock and ART games).

  Moreover, the influence which the 2nd privilege has on the advantage for a player is large compared with a 1st privilege, when the advantage when a 1st privilege is provided, and a 1st privilege are not provided. The difference between the advantage when the second privilege is granted and the advantage when the second privilege is not granted is greater than the difference between the advantage and the advantage of the first privilege in the present embodiment. The benefit is an increase in the number of ART games with less than 50 games, whereas the second privilege is an increase in the number of ART games with 50 or more games, and the latter has a greater influence on the player's advantage. It can be said.

[About the character]
Moreover, in embodiment mentioned above, although the accessory 200 is applied as a structure in which it is specified whether a privilege is provided, if it is a structure in which it is specified at least whether a privilege is provided. It is also possible that the structure is accompanied by the operation of the structure, such as the accessory 200, or the structure is not accompanied by the operation of the structure.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 27A, the structure without the operation of the structure includes a cleon 300 in which a hitting hole 301 and a loss hole 302 through which a production ball can pass are formed in a disk-shaped member. It is specified that the effect is given by discharging the production ball onto the croon 300 and passing through the hit hole 301, and the fact that the privilege is not given by passing through the hole 302 for loss It is good. In such a configuration, a shutter member that blocks the passage of the effect sphere to the contact hole 301 and a shutter member that blocks the loss hole 302 are provided, and the shutter that blocks the passage of the effect sphere to the contact hole 301 is provided. By controlling both the member and the shutter member that prevents the passage of the effect ball to the losing hole 302, it is controlled to specify whether the privilege is given or not, and the effect on the hit hole 301 is specified. Control is made so that only a privilege is specified by opening the shutter member that blocks the passage of the sphere and closing the shutter member that blocks the passage of the effect sphere to the hole 302 for loss. A privilege is not given by closing the shutter member that blocks the passage of the production sphere to the opening and opening the shutter member that blocks the passage of the production sphere to the hole 302 for loss. Effect only can be controlled as specified. Moreover, in such a structure, it is good also as a structure which specifies whether a privilege is provided through a several step | stage by providing the above Kroon 300 in multiple steps.

  Even for such an accessory, there is a possibility that an illegal act will be performed by the player trying to force the effect ball to win the winning hole 301. For this reason, you may provide a cheating detection sensor as shown in FIG.27 (b). In FIG. 27 (b), it is assumed that the accessory 300 is mounted on the gaming machine in a state in which the winning hole 301 is maintained in a substantially horizontal direction in a direction toward the front (player side). First, the first magnetic sensor 303 and the second magnetic sensors 305a and 305b are disposed in front of the contact hole 301 in order to prevent an illegal action such as bringing a magnet close to the front side of the contact hole 301 and attracting the production ball. And are attached. Further, in order to suppress an illegal act that gives vibration to the accessory 300, a first vibration sensor 304 and second vibration sensors 306a and 306b are attached in front of the contact hole 301. In FIG. 27B, the dotted lines of the magnetic sensor and the vibration sensor indicate that each sensor is embedded in the accessory 300. Also in this case, as shown in FIG. 25, the detection accuracy is higher when the effect is being performed than when the period is not during the effect, and the notification mode and the external output The aspect may be determined so as to be different.

  Moreover, the structure used for specifying whether the privilege was provided based on the structure used for determining whether the 1st privilege is provided, and the determination result whether the 2nd privilege is provided. The structure may be a common structure, and different structures, for example, the above-described Kroon 300 is applied as a structure used to determine whether or not to grant the first privilege, 2 Based on the determination result of whether or not to grant a privilege, it is configured to apply the accessory 200 as a structure used to specify whether or not the privilege has been granted, As a structure used for determining whether or not a privilege is granted, a structure used for specifying whether or not a privilege is granted based on a determination result as to whether or not to grant a second privilege, respectively. Different actors 200 may be applied.

  In this embodiment, it is specified whether or not a privilege has been granted based on the structure used to determine whether or not to grant the first privilege and the determination result of whether or not to grant the second privilege. Is a common structure, but based on the structure used to determine whether to grant the first privilege and the determination result whether to grant the second privilege Even if the structure used to specify whether or not the privilege is granted is separate from the structure, a similar structure is applied (for example, to determine whether or not the first privilege is granted). As a structure to be used, whether or not a privilege has been granted based on a determination result of whether or not to grant a second privilege by applying a combination that does not include the shutter rotation plate 203 or the like and always operates in the V winning possible mode. V structure or non-V prize as a structure used to identify (For example, when applying a feature that operates in a mode), even if the first privilege is granted or the second privilege is given, it is specified by a similar structure, It becomes easier for the player to recognize that the privilege has been granted.

[V winning mode]
In the present embodiment, when the winning combination 200 is set to the V winning mode, there is a configuration in which the first stage does not shift to the second stage, but when the winning combination 200 is set to the V winning mode. It is also possible to make a configuration such that the first stage is always shifted to the second stage and the V stage is always controlled in the second stage. In such a configuration, the accessory 200 is set to the V winning mode. In spite of the fact that the stage ball 280 is detected by the first loss sensor 253 and the second loss sensor 259 without winning the V prize, the sub error notification is made to notify that the operation of the accessory 200 is abnormal. Thus, the possibility of fraud can be recognized externally.

  In addition, when the accessory 200 is set to the V winning mode, the V winning is always performed when the second stage is entered, but when the accessory 200 is set to the V winning mode, the second stage is entered. However, if the winning combination 200 is set to the V winning mode, the first lose sensor 253 and the second lose sensor may be used without winning the V prize. Even when the effect ball 280 is detected at 259, the sub error notification for notifying that the operation of the accessory 200 is abnormal may not be performed.

[About stages]
In the present embodiment, in the accessory 200, the result corresponding to each stage is specified in two stages (the first stage and the second stage), and the result of whether or not to move to the second stage in the first stage. Is specified, and the result indicating the transition to the second stage is specified, the process proceeds to the second stage, and the result of whether or not the bonus, that is, the number of ART games is added is specified in the second stage. Although it is a structure, the results corresponding to each stage are specified in three or more stages, and the result of whether or not to move to the next stage is specified in a stage other than the final stage, and the transition to the next stage is specified. It is good also as a structure which transfers to a next step by specifying a result, and the result of whether the privilege, ie, the number of ART games, is added at the final step is specified.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the structure in which the results of a plurality of stages are specified by one structure (the accessory 200) may be a structure in which the results of each stage are specified by a plurality of structures. Further, in the configuration in which the result of each stage is specified by a plurality of structures, each structure may be mechanically linked, or each structure may be linked by input / output of a signal or the like. Good.

  In the present embodiment, whether or not to increase the number of ART games in the additional lottery is determined only when the additional number of ART games of 50 games or more is won in the additional game number lottery, and as a result Based on the game, the character 200 is controlled to the V winning mode or the non-V winning mode, and the control is performed to determine whether or not the V winning is made in the final stage. When the extra is won, the role 200 is controlled to the V winning possible mode, and at the final stage, it is controlled to be able to win the V or not win the V. Regardless of the number of additional games of ART, it is determined whether or not to increase the number of ART games in the additional lottery, and based on the result, the role 200 is set to the V winning mode or non-V Controls award mode may be configured to perform control to whether either be V prize at the final stage.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is determined that the number of ART games will be added, that is, a privilege will be given in the extra lottery, and the next stage (second stage) other than the final stage (first stage) is determined. ) Is specified by the liquid crystal display 51 when the result indicating that the process does not shift to is specified, but any configuration may be used as long as the notification means other than the accessory 200 is notified. For example, it is good also as a structure alert | reported by lighting of LED and the output of an audio | voice.

  In the present embodiment, it is determined that the number of ART games is to be added, that is, that a privilege is to be given by the extra lottery, and the next stage (second stage) is performed at a stage other than the final stage (first stage). When a result indicating that the game is not transferred is specified, the fact that a privilege is given in response to the betting number setting operation or the start operation of the next game is notified separately from the accessory 200. If the time has elapsed until it is physically specified that the privilege is to be granted in the final stage (second stage), the bet number setting operation or start operation for the next game It is set as the structure which alert | reports separately to the effect 200 that the privilege is given before a stage is given, or the effect which gives a privilege after the next game separately from the accessory 200 Even in this case, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

[Establishment of freeze end condition]
In this embodiment, when the effect ball 280 detected by the first lose sensor 253, the second lose sensor 259, or the V winning sensor 256 is detected by the return ball sensor 261, a specific end signal is sent to the game control board 40. Although the main control unit 41 determines that the freeze end condition is satisfied by detecting the specific end signal that is input and ends the freeze state, other configurations may be used.

  For example, a first lose sensor 253, a second lose sensor 259, and a V winning sensor 256 are connected to the game control board 40, and an effect ball 280 is added to the first lose sensor 253, the second lose sensor 259, or the V winning sensor 256. When the game is detected, a detection signal indicating that may be input to the game control board 40. By doing in this way, the main control unit 41 causes the game control board 40 to output a detection signal that is output when the effect ball 280 is detected by the first lose sensor 253, the second lose sensor 259, or the V winning sensor 256. The freeze state can be terminated by determining that the freeze termination condition has been established based on the input to.

  As a result, the main control unit 41 can determine that the accessory effect has ended by determining whether or not the V prize has been won, and thus means for determining whether or not the V prize has been won (that is, the first loss sensor 253). , The second lose sensor 259, and the V winning sensor 256), and means for determining that the situation of whether or not the number of ART games has been given (ie, the return ball sensor 261) needs to be provided as separate means. For example, the cost can be reduced by omitting the return ball sensor 261.

  Further, for example, the return ball sensor 261, the first loss sensor 253, the second loss sensor 259, and the V prize sensor 256 are connected to the sub control unit 91, and each sensor of the accessory 200 is connected to the main control unit 41. An unconnected configuration may be used. In this case, the sub effect is finished when the detection signal from the return ball sensor 261 or the detection signal from the first loss sensor 253, the second loss sensor 259, or the V winning sensor 256 is input. However, since the main control unit 41 does not receive the detection signal from the accessory 200, the main controller 41 cannot directly determine whether the accessory effect has ended. However, the sub-control unit 91 performs an operation request effect that requests an operation to the operation means that receives a predetermined operation when it is specified that the accessory effect has ended, and the player prompted by the operation request effect performs an operation. By operating the means, the main control unit 41 may identify the end of the accessory effect and end the freeze control.

  As a result, it is determined that the situation regarding whether or not the number of ART games has been given has been specified, so that an operation request effect requesting an operation to the operation means is performed, and the player prompted by the operation request effect Since the freeze control is ended by performing a predetermined operation, it is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being delayed unnecessarily even after the situation regarding whether or not the number of ART games has been granted is specified.

  As operation means for receiving a predetermined operation, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, a MAXBET switch 6, a settlement switch 10, and the like can be applied. Further, the following operations can be applied as operations for the operation request effect.

  For example, when the start switch 7 is used as the operation means, the operation request effect is an effect that the start switch 7 is continuously pressed a plurality of times (for example, three times), and the start switch 7 is pressed for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds). ) There is an effect that keeps pressing.

  For example, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are used as the operation means, the operation request effects are effects that simultaneously press all the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and all the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are set for a predetermined time. There is an effect that keeps pressing (for example, for 3 seconds). Alternatively, when a specific combination is won, the same effect as the navigation effect that operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in a specific procedure as the operation request effect (for example, determination navigation for freeze control different from the normal navigation effect) The main control unit 41 may specify the end of the accessory effect because the procedure operated by the player who is prompted by the determination navigation effect is a specific procedure.

  Since the game is delayed due to the freeze control, the operation request effect is the same as the operation for proceeding with the game (for example, the operation of pressing the start switch 7 once or the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in order) It is preferable to avoid those requiring operation etc.). In addition, in order to avoid an operation requiring the same operation as the operation for proceeding with the game, the operation request effect is selected from operation means such as a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, a MAXBET switch 6, and a settlement switch 10. It may also be an effect such as operating a plurality of operation means simultaneously.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after it is specified whether or not the V prize is won by the effect effect, the sub-control unit 91 performs extra winning notification or extra non-winning notification. Therefore, the main control unit 41 may not end the freeze control until the execution period of the extra winning notification or the extra non-winning notification has elapsed. Specifically, the main control unit 41 determines that the freeze end condition is satisfied by detecting a specific end signal when the effect ball 280 is detected by the return ball sensor 261, but the freeze end condition is satisfied. It is also possible to set a predetermined period in consideration of the execution period of the extra winning notification or the extra non-winning notification and end the freeze control when the predetermined period has elapsed.

  As described above, when the situation regarding whether or not the number of ART games is given is specified, a predetermined period is set in advance to notify the situation, and delay control is performed when the predetermined period has elapsed. In order to end the game, it is possible to allow the player to advance the game after the situation regarding whether or not the number of ART games has been granted is specified.

  In this embodiment, the board of the accessory 200 is provided separately from the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90. For example, the board of the accessory 200 and the game control board 40 may be shared. The board of the accessory 200 and the effect control board 90 may be shared.

  The period during which the effect effect is performed may be the same every time or may be changed irregularly. For example, when an additional game lottery target combination for ART is won, the execution period of the effect production may be determined by lottery, and the effect production may be executed over the determined period. Even if the effect effect is executed in an irregular period as described above, as long as the main control unit 41 ends the freeze control when the freeze end condition is satisfied as in the present embodiment, It is possible to prevent the game from progressing during execution of the object effect.

  In the present embodiment, depending on whether or not there is a V prize due to an effect effect, the sub-control unit 91 performs an effect such as an extra winning notification or an extra non-winning notification. That is, the sub-control unit 91 executes different effects depending on whether or not there is a V prize due to the effect effect. In addition to this, the main control unit 41 may execute different effects according to the presence or absence of the V prize by the effect effect. For example, when the V prize is won in the effect production, the reel swinging effect is executed at the end of the freeze control by the main control unit 41, and when the V prize is not won, the reel shaking effect is not executed even at the end of the freeze control. May be.

[Determining whether or not the freeze has ended]
In the present embodiment, as described in the processing of Sa11, Sa20, and Sa28 in FIG. 23, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the effect rendering has ended based on receiving the freeze end command from the main control unit 41. I was supposed to judge. However, the sub-control unit 91 is not limited to such a configuration, and the sub-control unit 91 performs freeze based on the output information of the first lose sensor 253, the second lose sensor 259, and the V winning sensor 256 provided in the accessory 200. It may be determined that the process has ended.

[Judgment regarding the presence or absence of V prize]
In the present embodiment, as described in the processing of Sa12, Sa21, and Sa30 in FIG. 23, the sub-control unit 91 includes the first lose sensor 253, the second lose sensor 259, and the V prize that are provided in the accessory 200. Based on each output information of the sensor 256, it is determined whether or not the effect ball 280 has won V. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, the first lose sensor 253, the second lose sensor 259, and the V winning sensor 256 are connected to the game control board 40, and the effect ball 280 is the first lose sensor 253, 2 A freeze end command output from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91 when a detection signal indicating that is detected by the loss sensor 259 or the V winning sensor 256 is input to the game control board 40. May include information on whether or not the V prize has been won. Even with such a configuration, the sub-control unit 91 can determine whether or not a V prize has been won based on the freeze end command input from the main control unit 41.

[Tips for production of actors]
In the present embodiment, freeze control is performed, and in order to specify whether or not ART is added and won by the effect production during the freeze, first, a specified combination (in this embodiment) In the form, it was necessary to win the weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry, special replay), but the special role that is the target of this addition is the opportunity to transition from RT1 to RT0 Promotion replay used in the above, and special replay used in the transition from RT0 to RT2 may be included.

  Thus, for example, when the promoted replay wins in the game won in replays GR1 to GR6 during RT1, freeze control is performed, and whether or not the number of AT games has been won by the effect production during the freeze is determined. To be identified. In the game following the game in which the number of winning AT games is specified, the game state shifts to RT0 by winning the promotion replay, and since it is controlled by the AT in RT0, the special replay for shifting to RT2 In addition, a navigation effect for winning a bell for paying out medals and medals is executed, and the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than RT1 until the freeze end condition is satisfied. Thereby, it is possible to improve the interest of the player for the game due to the promotion replay winning during RT1.

  Also, for example, when a special replay is won in a game that has been won for replay GR21 to 23 during RT0, freeze control is performed, and it is specified whether or not the number of ART games has been won by the effect production during the freeze. Will come to be. In the game following the game in which the winning number of the ART game is specified, the game state shifts to RT2 due to the special replay winning, and the RT2 is controlled by ART, so the transition output for shifting to RT1. A navigation effect for avoiding eyes and winning a bell for paying out medals is executed, and the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than RT0 until the freeze end condition is satisfied. Thereby, it is possible to improve the interest of the player for the game due to the special replay winning during RT0.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in Sa01 in FIG. 23, in the lottery process for the addition of the number of games during the ART, the accessory effect and the freeze control are executed. However, the present invention is not limited to the addition of the ART. In the lottery process for determining whether or not to control for the first time (that is, lottery for the first time), the effect production and the freeze control may be executed.

  In addition, even when the ART is added in the lottery, the ART may not be added if the V effect is not won. That is, the result of the ART addition lottery and the result of whether or not the V prize is won by the effect production are not limited to completely correspond to each other, and may not completely correspond to each other.

[Application to pachinko machines]
In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 has been described as an example of the gaming machine of the present invention. However, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a slot machine, and may be a pachinko gaming machine described below.

  In a pachinko gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device and a game medium wins in a start area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a plurality of types of identification information are stored. Variable display is performed. For example, in a pachinko gaming machine, a special symbol display device composed of a 7-segment LED or the like is provided at a predetermined position of the game board, and in a special symbol game, a plurality of types that can be identified by the special symbol display device. A special symbol as identification information is displayed variably (variable display). Also, in the pachinko gaming machine, the right to execute the special symbol game is reserved and stored when the game medium wins further in the starting area during execution of the special symbol game. Up to four rights can be stored, and when the previous special symbol game is over, only one reserved right is consumed and the next special symbol game is executed. It has come to be.

  In the special symbol game by the special symbol display device, after the variable symbol display is started, when the variable display time elapses, a definite special symbol that is a variation symbol display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed, it becomes “big hit”. In addition, if a special symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”. After the fluctuation display result in the special symbol game becomes “big hit”, the game is in a big hit gaming state in which a round (also referred to as “round game”) that is advantageous to the player who opens and closes the big prize opening for a predetermined number of times is executed. Be controlled. In this big hit gaming state, the game ball can be paid out by the game ball entering the opened big winning opening.

  For example, in a special symbol game, after a big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as “big hit”, a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, seven) in the big hit gaming state The big prize opening is opened and closed over the period until the winning ball is generated. Thereby, the round which makes a special winning opening an open state advantageous for a player is performed for a predetermined period.

  In the present embodiment, as the types of jackpots, there are provided a normal jackpot that is not controlled to the probability variation state, and a probability variation jackpot that is controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot game ends. Furthermore, when winning a promising big hit, a time-determined lottery is performed to determine whether or not to give a short-time controllable number of times, and when winning, a short-time lottery is selected from among 10 times, 50 times, and 100 times. The controllable time-saving number of times is determined. A normal jackpot is established if the winner is won by the jackpot lottery and the special symbol “1” is stopped and displayed.

  The “probability variation state” refers to a state where the probability that a big hit will occur is higher than that in a normal state and fluctuates. “Time-short state” refers to a state where the variable display time of the special symbol in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine as described above, for example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a configuration such as an accessory 200 (see FIG. 4 or the like) or an accessory 300 (see FIGS. 27 (a) and (b) or the like). An accessory lottery in which it is specified whether or not a privilege advantageous to the player is to be granted may be executed depending on the accessory.

  Here, with reference to FIG.27 (c), the example in which the accessory 300 is provided in the pachinko game machine is demonstrated. FIG. 27C is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 351. An example in which the accessory 300 is mounted in the game area 352 of the pachinko gaming machine 351 will be described. In FIG. 27 (c), the accessory 300 is arranged in a substantially horizontal position in the center of the game area 352. In addition, vibration sensors 306c and 306d are provided on the left side of the launch handle 354 for launching the game medium to the game area 352 and on the upper right side of the tray 354 that can store the game medium provided below the game area 352. Is provided. As described with reference to FIG. 27B, the accessory 300 is provided with a plurality of magnetic sensors and vibration sensors. Thereby, it becomes possible to detect an unauthorized act on the accessory 300. Also in this case, as shown in FIG. 25, the detection accuracy is higher in the case where the effect is being produced than in the period other than that in which the effect is being produced. By determining the number of sensors used for abnormality determination, the abnormality determination level, the notification mode, the external output mode, and the like so that the external output mode is different, the same effects as those described in the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  Here, if a game such as a special symbol game is progressed while an object lottery is being performed, the game is performed before it is specified whether or not a privilege is given by the object lottery Become. In this case, since the game is played in a state before the bonus is given to the player by the lottery, the player may be disadvantaged. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the processing and control described below may not be performed while performing an accessory lottery.

  For example, when an accessory effect is executed, the freeze control may be executed to stop digestion of the rights stored and reserved during the accessory effect. Further, for example, it may be configured so that the game medium cannot be launched by the launching device during the effect production. Further, for example, the game medium may not be awarded in the starting area during the effect production. Further, for example, during the effect production, even if a game medium wins in the start area, it may not be stored on hold. In addition, processing and control related to the progress of the game may not be performed during the effect production.

  In this way, when an accessory effect is executed, freeze control is executed to stop the progress of the game, so that the player can be wasted even if the game is advanced during the accessory effect. It is possible to make an impression, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by stopping the progress of the game during the effect production.

  As described above, an example of a pachinko gaming machine that can prevent the game from progressing when the situation of whether or not a privilege has been granted is not specified will be described below. In a pachinko machine, for example, on the condition that a predetermined number of times (for example, 100) special symbol games have been executed, a special lottery for determining whether or not to enter a probable state by a process different from the special symbol game is performed. There may be. Further, the lottery result may be notified by an accessory having a configuration such as the accessory 200. For example, when it is determined that the probability change state is determined in a special lottery after a predetermined number of times (for example, 100) of special symbol games are executed, a V prize is awarded in the effect effect, and when it is determined that the probability change state is not set. It becomes non-V prize in the effect production.

  Here, if the game progresses even during the execution of an accessory effect, even if it has not yet been determined whether or not to enter a probable change state, the reserved right is digested at any time and a special symbol game is executed. Will be done. Furthermore, if the game progresses even during the execution of the accessory effect, even if it is not yet determined whether or not to enter the probable state, the game medium can be launched into the game area by the launch device, and the start area Even if the game medium wins, four or more rights will not be reserved and stored. In this case, since the probability that a big hit will occur does not increase unless it is in a probable state, in the special symbol game during the effect production, the game proceeds in a non-probable state that is not advantageous to the player, or the right of the special symbol game is If it is not granted, the player will be penalized.

  Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the accessory effect is executed, the freeze control is executed to stop the digestion of the reserved right during the accessory effect. The game media cannot be launched. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine, after it is specified whether or not the effect rendering is finished and whether or not it is in a probable state, the freeze control is finished, the digestion of the reserved right is held, and the game medium is launched by the launching device. To resume. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine, when it is determined that the probability change state is to be obtained by the effect effect, the freeze control is ended and the progress of the game is resumed after setting the probability change state.

  Thus, when freeze control that delays the progress of the game is being performed, the status of whether or not to change to the probable state is specified by the accessory effect, so that the player can determine whether or not to enter the probable state. It is possible to prevent the game from progressing when the state of whether or not to enter the probability variation state is not specified. Furthermore, since the freeze control is ended by specifying the status as to whether or not to be in the probability change state, the progress of the game is unnecessarily delayed even after the status as to whether or not to enter the probability change state is specified. Can be prevented.

  Furthermore, when it is determined that the probable change state is to be caused by the accessory effect, the control to the probability change state determined by the accessory effect is performed in order to end the freeze control and resume the progress of the game after making the probable change state. Can be executed immediately after the end of the freeze control, and the game can proceed, and the interest to the game can be improved by giving a profit to the player.

  Even if it is determined that the probability change state is determined in a special lottery after a predetermined number of times (for example, 100) of special symbol games have been executed, it is not controlled to the probability change state when the V effect is not awarded. May be. That is, the result of the special lottery and the result of whether or not the V prize is won by the effect effect are not limited to completely correspond to each other, and may not completely correspond to each other. Moreover, in the special lottery executed during the effect production, it is determined whether or not to be in a probable variation state, but not limited to this, it may be determined whether or not to be in a short time state. May be determined.

[Other Modifications of the Embodiment and Features of the Embodiment]
(1) In the present embodiment, a slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting the number of bets and giving game value associated with winning is described as an example. However, the slot machine embodying the present invention may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) to which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a slot machine for setting bets using medals and credits is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot machine for setting bets using game balls, It may be a full credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, but a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls, for example. It may be one that can be used in combination. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. Any of the utility values may be paid out.

  (2) In the present embodiment, a plurality of reels capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable are provided, and after the reels are variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the reel variability display, A slot machine that can generate a winning according to a combination of display results of a plurality of reels has been described. In other words, a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable are provided, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The slot machine is described in which a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units. However, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable is provided. After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. As long as the slot machine can generate a prize according to the display result, the slot machine is not limited to one having three reels, but one having only one reel or a slot machine having a plurality of reels other than three. Also good.

  (3) In the present embodiment, an example was given in which the right to add to the AT again after being given a plurality of navigation stocks was given, but not limited to this embodiment, For example, the right to move to the AT again when the predetermined condition is established in the AT, the right to move to the AT again when the lottery at the end of the AT is won, etc. Thus, it is possible to realize the present invention by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to the slot machine that is controlled to the advantageous state again. If the right to transfer to the AT again is granted, the AT may be continued continuously without being terminated once, or the AT may be terminated once at a set break.

  (4) In this embodiment, an example is given that ends when the number of games determined by lottery for one set of ATs is exhausted. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. When a game is played, one set of ATs ends, one set of ATs ends when a predetermined role is won or a predetermined part wins during AT, one set of ATs ends when a lottery executed during AT is won The present invention can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine in which the termination condition of the advantageous state is established in a different manner from the above embodiment.

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

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a freeze is generated to delay the progress of a game when a lottery is performed by an accessory, that is, during an accessory production, is not limited to this. It is also possible to execute the accessory effect without generating In addition, although an example in which whether or not to grant a privilege is determined in advance and the determination result is notified afterward with a physical object has been described, the present invention is not limited to this example. It may be determined whether or not to execute, and when executing, the effect ball may be flowed into the accessory to start the accessory effect, and a privilege may be given according to the result.

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

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 91 sub control unit, 200 accessory.

Claims (3)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege advantageous to the player;
A privilege specifying means for specifying whether or not the privilege is physically granted by a structure;
Advantageous state control means for controlling the advantageous state advantageous to the player after the granting status indicating that the privilege has been granted is specified as the situation;
A situation specified by the privilege specifying means in any of a specific period from when a start trigger for starting the specification of the situation is established until the situation is specified and a non-specific period that is not the specific period A specific event detection means for detecting a specific event that may affect
The gaming machine, wherein the specific event detecting means detects the specific event so that the detection accuracy is higher when the specific period is set than when the non-specific period is set. A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege advantageous to the player;
A privilege specifying means for specifying whether or not the privilege is physically granted by a structure;
Advantageous state control means for controlling the advantageous state advantageous to the player after the granting status indicating that the privilege has been granted is specified as the situation;
The situation specified by the privilege specifying means in any of a specific period from when the start trigger for starting the identification of the situation is established until the situation is specified and a non-specific period that is not the specific period A specific event detection means for detecting a specific event that may affect
Specific notification means for performing specific notification for notifying that the specific event is detected based on the detection result of the specific event detection means,
The gaming machine, wherein the specific notification means performs the specific notification so that the notification accuracy is higher when the specific period is set than when the non-specific period is set. A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege advantageous to the player;
A privilege specifying means for specifying whether or not the privilege is physically granted by a structure;
Advantageous state control means for controlling the advantageous state advantageous to the player after the granting status indicating that the privilege has been granted is specified as the situation;
A situation specified by the privilege specifying means in any of a specific period from when a start trigger for starting the specification of the situation is established until the situation is specified and a non-specific period that is not the specific period A specific event detection means for detecting a specific event that may affect
Specific external output means for performing a specific external output for externally outputting information that the specific event is detected based on a detection result of the specific event detection means,
The gaming machine, wherein the specific external output means performs the specific external output so that output accuracy is higher in the specific period than in the non-specific period.

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