JP2016016015A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine in which it is prevented that setting for a game is illegally made.SOLUTION: A put-out rate can be set under conditions in which power of a slot machine is turned on and a setting key switch is operated while a front door is open. Reference setting of sound volume and light volume is enabled under a condition in which a parlor side setting switch is operated, or setting of a power saving mode is enabled under a condition in which all stop switches are simultaneously pressed for a long time.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

The present invention comprises a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and generating a prize according to the display result.

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

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

  In such slot machines, turning on the power after opening the front door and operating the setting key makes it possible to set the payout rate, while the front door is closed. There has been a slot machine that notifies an abnormal sound to the outside when it has shifted to a state where setting is possible (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-61510 A

  Since the slot machine described in Patent Document 1 can perform settings related to games even when the front door is closed, it can notify the outside that fraud has been performed by notifying an abnormal sound. Even cheating itself could not be prevented.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine that prevents settings relating to games from being performed illegally.

(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a winning result can be generated according to the display result after the variable display portion is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion.
An opening / closing member (for example, the front door 1b) capable of opening and closing the front side;
Opening / closing detection means for detecting opening / closing of the opening / closing member (for example, the process of S111 in FIG. 11, the process of S131 in FIG. 12);
A first operation receiving means (for example, a setting key switch 37) and a second operation receiving means (for example, a store side setting switch 60) for receiving an operation from the outside;
First setting means (for example, S119 in FIG. 11) capable of performing a first setting (for example, setting of a payout rate), which is a setting of an advantage relating to the game, based on the operation received by the first operation receiving means. Processing)
A second setting (for example, a volume and light quantity reference setting, a power saving mode setting) that is a setting related to a game different from the first setting based on the operation received by the second operation receiving means. 2 setting means (for example, the process of S132 of FIG. 12, the process of S137),
Prohibiting means for prohibiting setting by the first setting means and the second setting means when the opening / closing detection means detects the closing of the opening / closing member (for example, if it is determined as Y in S111 in FIG. A part for ending the side payout rate setting process, and a part for ending the shop side effect setting process when determined as Y in S131 of FIG. 12 and determined as Y in S134).

  According to such a configuration, even when the operation is received by the first operation receiving means, setting of the advantage regarding the game is prohibited when the opening / closing member is closed, and further, the operation is received by the second operation receiving means. Even when the opening / closing member is closed, the setting relating to the game is prohibited, so that the setting relating to the game can be prevented from being performed illegally.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
As the second setting, the second setting means can perform a setting (for example, a reference setting for volume and light amount) that serves as a reference for the effect mode during the game (the process of S132 in FIG. 12).

  According to such a structure, it can prevent that the setting used as the reference | standard of the production | presentation aspect in the game performed by a salesclerk is performed improperly, for example.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
Amusement store operation (for example, the channel of the store side setting switches 60, 160) performed when the permit conditions for the amusement store are satisfied (for example, when the store side setting switches 60, 160 are made operable) Based on the switching operation), a game shop setting means (for example, a first stage (for example, a first volume stage, a first light quantity stage)) is set as one of a plurality of stages related to the production mode during the game. The process of S132 of FIG.
Based on the player's operation (for example, operation to the stop switch) performed when the permission condition for the player is satisfied (for example, when the setting screen shown in FIG. 13 is displayed), Player setting means (for example, the process of S158 in FIG. 15 or S177 in FIG. 16) for setting any one of the plurality of stages related to the performance mode as the second stage (for example, the second volume stage and the second light quantity stage) Processing)
Effect execution means (for example, speakers 53 and 54, liquid crystal) for executing effects in an effect mode according to the first stage set by the game shop setting means and the second stage set by the player setting means. Display 51, effect LED 52),
Display control means for controlling the display content displayed in the display area visible to the player (for example, the setting screen shown in FIG. Display control to change)
The display control means displays a stage display indicating the second stage in the display area when the player's operation is performed (for example, a display for displaying a setting screen shown in FIG. 13 by the sub-control unit 91) Control), so that the initial display of the stage display when displaying the stage display differs according to the first stage set by the game shop setting means (see, for example, FIG. 14). Display (for example, display control for displaying the initial display of the volume and the light amount on the setting screen shown in FIG. 13 according to the first volume level and the first light level).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably set the production mode.
(4) In the slot machines of (1) to (3) above,
Player operation accepting means (for example, player-side setting switches 70 and 170) for accepting external operations;
Player setting means (for example, the process of S158 in FIG. 15, FIG. 15) capable of setting an effect mode during the game (for example, setting of volume and light amount) based on the operation received by the player operation receiving means. 16 S177)
The effect mode changing means that can change the effect mode stepwise based on the operation received by the player operation receiving means (for example, in the processing of S158 in FIG. 15 and S178 in FIG. 16, it is highlighted according to the operation content). Part to change the volume and light intensity corresponding to the volume level and light intensity level)
When an operation is accepted by the player operation accepting means, a confirmation effect executing means (for example, as shown in FIG. 16) that executes an effect for confirmation corresponding to the effect mode set by the player setting means after the operation. A portion for outputting a confirmation sound in S178),
The player setting means can set the effect mode within a predetermined range (for example, the volume can be set within the range of each volume level (“2” to “14”) shown in FIG. 13).
The confirmation effect executing means is operated by the player operation accepting means so as to change the effect aspect to outside the predetermined range when the effect aspect set by the player setting means is within a predetermined range. Is received, an effect for confirmation corresponding to the effect state of the limit within the predetermined range is executed (for example, confirmation corresponding to the maximum sound volume within the range of the volume level that can be operated by the player in S173 in FIG. 16). A part for outputting a sound, or a part for outputting a confirmation sound corresponding to the minimum volume within the range of the volume level that can be operated by the player in S176).

  According to such a configuration, when the operation is accepted by the player operation accepting means for setting the production mode beyond the predetermined range, the confirmation production corresponding to the production mode immediately before exceeding the predetermined range. Is executed, it is possible to make the player recognize that he / she is going to set beyond a predetermined range.

(5) In the slot machines of (1) to (4) above,
Game medium detecting means (for example, inserted medal sensor 31) for detecting the inserted game medium (for example, medal);
A game value storage that stores a game value (for example, a credit counter that is a credit value) that can be used to set a bet amount in response to a betting operation (for example, an operation to the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6). Means (eg, RAM 41c);
Bet number storage means (for example, RAM 41c) for storing the bet number (for example, the value of a BET counter) set for one game;
When the game medium is detected by the game medium detection means (for example, Y in S30 of FIG. 8), the bet number stored in the bet number storage means and the game stored in the game value storage means A game medium detection time update means for updating any of the utility values (for example, the processing of S33 to S35 and S40 in FIG. 8);
By deriving the re-game display result (for example, first to third replays) (for example, Y in S12 of FIG. 7), the next game can be started without using the game value. Re-game derivation update means for updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage means (for example, the processing of S16 and S17 in FIG. 7),
The game medium detection time update means includes:
The game medium is detected by the game medium detection means after the game is finished without deriving the re-game display result, so that the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is a predetermined upper limit number. When the number is less than (for example, 3), the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is updated, and when the upper limit is reached, the game value stored in the game value storage means is updated. Update means when detecting the first game medium (for example, the processing of S33 to S35 in FIG. 8);
After the re-game display result is derived, the game medium detection is performed after the re-game derivation updating unit updates the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit and the next game can be started. When the game medium is detected by the means, the second game medium detection update means (for example, S40 in FIG. 8; S10 to S12 in FIG. 7) updates the game value stored in the game value storage means. In addition to the above process, the process is executed after S20 after the bet number setting is completed by the processes of S13 to S17 and after it is determined that credit is possible in S18 (see FIG. 10C). Including.

  According to such a configuration, even after the re-game display result is derived, the inserted game medium is detected after the bet number is updated and the next game can be started. By being a medium, the game value can be updated according to the game medium. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game value from being updated before the betting amount is set after the re-game display result is derived. As a result, it is possible to improve the player's convenience without making the player feel uncomfortable after the re-game display result is derived.

  The upper limit number may be a predetermined number, may be a single number, or may be a number determined according to the gaming state being controlled. The upper limit number may be the same as the predetermined number at which the game can be started, or may be a number larger than the predetermined number.

  For game media whose game value can be updated after the re-game display result is derived, the next game can be started by updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage means by the re-game deriving update means. For example, after the betting number stored in the betting number storage unit is updated by the re-game derivation updating unit and the next game can be started. The game medium may be a game medium detected after a predetermined condition (elapse of a predetermined period, completion of a predetermined process, etc.) is satisfied (refer to the “permitted / settlement permitted timing after replay winning” column in the modified example).

(6) In the slot machines of (1) to (4) above,
Game medium detecting means (for example, inserted medal sensor 31) for detecting the inserted game medium (for example, medal);
A game value storage that stores a game value (for example, a credit counter that is a credit value) that can be used to set a bet amount in response to a betting operation (for example, an operation to the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6). Means (eg, RAM 41c);
Bet number storage means (for example, RAM 41c) for storing the bet number (for example, the value of a BET counter) set for one game;
When the game medium is detected by the game medium detection means (for example, Y in S30 of FIG. 8), the bet number stored in the bet number storage means and the game stored in the game value storage means A game medium detection time update means for updating any of the utility values (for example, the processing of S33 to S35 and S40 in FIG. 8);
By deriving the re-game display result (for example, first to third replays) (for example, Y in S12 of FIG. 7), the next game can be started without using the game value. Re-game derivation update means for updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage means (for example, the processing of S16 and S17 in FIG. 7),
The game medium detection time update means includes:
The game medium is detected by the game medium detection means after the game is finished without deriving the re-game display result, so that the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is a predetermined upper limit number. (For example, 3) When the number is less than the bet number, the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit is updated. When the upper limit number is reached, the game value stored in the game value storage unit is updated. Updating means for detecting the first game medium (for example, the processing of S33 to S35 in FIG. 8);
After the re-game display result is derived, the game medium is detected by the game medium detection means after the start of update of the bet number stored in the bet number storage means by the re-game derivation update means. The second game medium detection time update means (for example, see FIG. 10D) for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means.

  According to such a configuration, even after the re-game display result is derived, the inserted game medium is a game medium detected after the start of the betting number update. The game value can be updated according to the situation. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game value from being updated before the betting amount is set after the re-game display result is derived. As a result, it is possible to improve the player's convenience without making the player feel uncomfortable after the re-game display result is derived.

  The upper limit number may be a predetermined number, may be a single number, or may be a number determined according to the gaming state being controlled. The upper limit number may be the same as the predetermined number at which the game can be started, or may be a number larger than the predetermined number.

  The game media whose game value can be updated after the re-game display result is derived are detected after the re-game derivation update unit starts updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit. For example, a predetermined condition (e.g., elapse of a predetermined period, completion of a predetermined process, etc.) is established after the updating of the betting number stored in the betting number storage means is started by the re-game derivation updating means. Then, it may be a game medium detected after that (refer to the “permitted / settlement timing after replay winning” column in the modified example).

It is a front view of the slot machine of this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows a shop side setting switch. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the object combination of the internal lottery classified according to the kind of winning combination and gaming state. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process which a main control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing in which insertion of a medal or settlement is permitted after completion | finish of a game. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the shop side payout rate setting process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the shop side production | presentation setting process which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure which shows the setting screen for adjusting a volume and a light quantity. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the state of a shop side setting switch, a volume, and a light quantity. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the player side production | presentation setting process which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the volume change operation process which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure which shows the setting screen on the shop side in a modification. It is a figure which shows the setting screen for adjusting the sound volume in a modification. It is a figure which shows the setting screen for adjusting the sound volume in a modification. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the glass door and front frame of the pachinko game machine in a modification. It is a figure which shows the game system using the pachinko game machine in a modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the production screen in a modification.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right As shown in FIG. 1, a see-through window in which three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided on the front door 1b. It is arranged so that it can be seen from 3.

  For example, “black 7”, “net 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “replay”, “watermelon”, “white cherry”, and “bell” are provided on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. "A plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as" are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively.

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

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

  A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is disposed at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The player can visually recognize each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R through the transparent area 51b and the transparent window 3 corresponding to the transparent window 3 of the display area 51a.

  The front door 1b has a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 through which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value that can be used for setting the number of bets). One bet switch 5 that is operated when setting the bet number for one medal using the, and the maximum bet number among the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the range using the credit The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the bet number (in the present embodiment, 2 when the game state is RB (BB) and 3 in the normal game state), and medals and bets stored as credits Settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medals used for setting the game (return medals used for setting credits and bets) are returned, and the star that is operated when the game is started. A switch 7, the reel 2L, 2C, stop switch 8L is operated to stop each rotation of the 2R, 8C, and a 8R are provided operable by the player.

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

  The front door 1b is provided with a player side setting switch 70 for setting an effect mode during the game. Since the player side setting switch 70 is provided on the front side of the front door 1b (that is, outside the front door 1b), the player side setting switch 70 is located on the front side of the slot machine 1 when the front door 1b is closed. . For this reason, an operation from the outside, such as being operated by a player who plays in the slot machine 1, is possible. The player can set the volume and light amount in the effect during the game by operating the player side setting switch 70.

  The front door 1b has a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, and an error such as the number of acquired medals in the BB and a foreign matter other than a regular medal inserted into the medal insertion unit 4. A game auxiliary display 12 is sometimes provided on which an error code indicating the contents is displayed.

  On the front door 1b, a 1BETLED 14 that notifies that the bet number is set by 1 by lighting, a 2BETLED 15 that notifies that the bet number is set by 2 and 3 bets are set. A 3BET LED 16 that informs by lighting, an insertion request LED 17 that informs by means of lighting that a medal can be inserted, a start valid LED 18 that informs that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective, and a weight (Waiting to start reel rotation because a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game) LED indicating that the game is in progress, and LED indicating that the replay game is in progress An LED 20 is provided during replay. A replay game refers to a game that is started after the number of bets is automatically set.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 for notifying by light that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is effective. Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R that notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective are lighted, respectively. Is provided.

  On the inner side of the front door 1b, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state and a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) by a predetermined key operation; There is provided a set value display 24 for displaying the set value at that time while changing the set value or confirming the set value.

  On the inner side of the front door 1b, a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion portion 4 is provided on either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout exit 9 side provided inside the housing 1a. A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selective switching and a insertion medal sensor (disposed on the hopper tank 34a side from the flow path switching solenoid 30) for detecting a medal that has been inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector (not shown) is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, a store side setting switch 60 is provided for performing a setting that is a reference for the effect mode during the game. Since the store clerk owns the key for opening the front door 1b, the store side setting switch 60 can be operated from the outside by opening the front door 1b. On the other hand, a person other than the store clerk such as a player cannot open the front door 1b and cannot operate the store side setting switch 60. That is, the store side setting switch 60 is an operation means for a game store where the slot machine 1 is installed. The store clerk can set the reference for the volume and light amount in the effect during the game by operating the store side setting switch 60.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the store side setting switch 60 is a switch for switching a total of 16 channels from “0” to “F”. The store clerk can switch these channels by rotating the knob 61. For each of the channels “0” to “F”, the volume and the amount of light in the production are divided into stages. The volume level corresponding to the channels “0” to “F” is referred to as a first volume level, and the light intensity level corresponding to the channels “0” to “F” is also referred to as a first light intensity level. For example, if the channel is “0”, the first volume level is set to the minimum volume level and the first light level level is set to the minimum volume level. If the channel is “F”, the first volume level set to the maximum volume level and the first light level level set to the maximum volume level are set.

  The steps for the volume and light intensity set by the store clerk based on the operation of the store-side setting switch 60 are referred to as the first volume level and the first light level step, whereas the player-side setting switch 70 is operated. Therefore, the steps for the volume and the amount of light that can be set by the player are also referred to as a second volume step and a second light amount step.

  Inside the casing 1a, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that can detect the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively (see FIG. 4) is provided. Inside the housing 1a, an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and medal payment for medals stored in the hopper tank 34a A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out from the outlet 9 and a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b is 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 made up of a pair of electrically conductive members that are separated from each other and are provided at a height at which a predetermined amount of stored medals can be detected. The full tank sensor 35a detects that the amount of stored medal stored inside when the conductive member is brought into contact with the medal stored in the overflow tank 35 through the medal stored in the overflow tank 35 exceeds the predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank is full. Detects that it is in a tan state.

  A power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a. On the front surface of the power supply box 100, a validity / invalidity of a stop function for controlling a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at the end of BB or at the end of AT (Assist Time) A stop switch 36a for selection is provided. The AT is a period in which a navigation effect is executed in which the player is notified of the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in order to generate a predetermined winning. It is controlled by AT on the condition that it has Navistock which is the right of AT control. The AT is controlled over a predetermined number of games (one set of 50 games in the present embodiment) based on the number of navigation stocks held. For this reason, the number of navigation stocks indicates the number of rights controlled by the AT, and as the number of navigation stocks increases, the number of navigation stocks is controlled by the AT for a longer period.

  Further, on the front face of the power supply box 100, an automatic settlement function for controlling automatic settlement processing (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at the end of the BB is enabled / disabled. An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state and a setting confirmation state at power-on (startup), and for canceling an error state or a stop state in normal times A reset / function switch 38 that functions as a reset switch and functions as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (payout rate) of internal lottery in the setting change state, and is operated when the power is turned ON / OFF A power switch 39 is provided.

  The power box 100 is equipped with a setting key switch 37, a reset / setting switch 38, and a power switch 39 that are operated when changing the setting value.

  The store clerk can operate the setting key switch 37 from the outside by opening the front door 1b. On the other hand, a person other than the store clerk such as a player cannot open the front door 1b and cannot operate the setting key switch 37. That is, the setting key switch 37 is an operating means for a game store where the slot machine 1 is installed.

  A door opening detection switch 25 for detecting the opening / closing of the front door 1b is provided above the side surface opposite to the side surface on which the power supply box 100 is provided. The door open detection switch 25 is in an ON state when the front door 1b closes the front side where the housing 1a is opened, while the front door 1b opens the front side where the housing 1a is opened. When it is in the OFF state.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or the bet number is set using credits. In order to use the credit, the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a specified number of bets (for example, 3) determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 1) are valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game Is ready to start. When medals are inserted in excess of the maximum number among 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 or not the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a specific symbol combination. In the present embodiment, these combinations are also called “winning combination” or “winning combination”, and a combination of symbols constituting any combination stops on the winning line, and a winning occurs. Also called. For example, when the symbol combination constituting the re-gamer is derived on the winning line, a replay game in which the player can play the next game without setting the number of bets using medals is activated. It is also said that the re-game winning (replay winning) occurs when the symbol combination constituting the re-game is derived on the winning line.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged in the middle stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the symbols arranged in the upper stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R are displayed. The winning line L2 set across the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, the winning line L3 set over the lower symbols, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, lower right There are 5 types of winning lines L4 set across straddling symbols, the lower line of reel 2L, the middle part of reel 2C, the upper part of reel 2R, that is, the winning line L5 set straddling the symbols lined up to the right It is defined as a line.

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

  When all of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, if the combination of symbols that generate a small part in any of the activated pay lines L1 to L5 is not stopped, one game is ended at the time of the stop To do. On the other hand, when the combination of symbols for generating a small combination in any of the activated winning lines L1 to L5 is stopped, the number of medals determined according to the winning of the small combination is given to the player. Granting (credit addition, when the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in the present embodiment), medals are discharged from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1)), and one game is completed.

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

  The power board 101 includes a hopper motor 34b, a payout sensor 34c, a full sensor 35a, a stop switch 36a, an automatic checkout switch 36b, a setting key switch 37, a reset / setting switch 38, and a power switch 39. Is connected.

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

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

  The game control board 40 is equipped with a main control unit 41 for controlling the game. The main control unit 41 includes a microcomputer that includes a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d.

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

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

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

  An effect switch 56, a store side setting switch 60, and a player side setting switch 70 are connected to the effect control board 90, and detection signals from these switches are input.

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

  For example, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is switched to “0”, the sub-control unit 91 outputs the sound at the minimum volume in accordance with the first volume level of “0”. 54, and the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, and the like are controlled so as to output light with the minimum light amount in accordance with the first light amount step of “0”.

  The effect control board 90 includes a sub-control unit 91 that controls the effect, a display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, and drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55. LED drive circuit 93 that performs the sound output, sound output circuit 94 that performs sound output control from the speakers 53 and 54, and 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. When a reset circuit 95, a switch circuit 96 for detecting a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90, and a power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 are monitored and a voltage drop is detected And a power interruption detection circuit 98 for outputting a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a. That.

  The sub control unit 91 includes a microcomputer that includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d. Sub CPU91a receives the command transmitted from game control board 40, performs various control for performing an effect, and controls each part of the control circuit mounted in effect control board 90 directly or indirectly. .

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

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

[Set payout rate]
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the medal payout rate (the ratio between the total number of medals used for setting the bet number and the total number of medals paid out by winning) changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate changes by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery or the like. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. From the point of view of the payout rate, when the set value is set to 6, the player has the highest game advantage, and the smaller the value is in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the more the game advantage is Lower.

  In order to change the set value of the payout rate, the front door 1b is opened, and the power switch 39 of the power box 100 provided in the housing 1a is operated to turn on the power of the slot machine 1. In this case, the slot machine 1 needs to be turned on after the setting key switch 37 is turned on by operating the setting key switch 37 once. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the state shifts to a setting change state where the game cannot be progressed, and is read from the RAM 41c to the setting value display 24. The set value is displayed as the display value.

  In the setting change state, when the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, 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. ). Thereafter, 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, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed. Since the power switch 39 is temporarily turned off and the setting key switch 37 is turned on to perform the operation of turning on the power switch 39, the operation is shifted to the setting change state. .

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

[Internal lottery]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a prescribed number of bets that can be set is determined according to the gaming state, and on condition that the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set. The game can be started.

  In the present embodiment, there are a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB), a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB), and a normal gaming state as the gaming state. Of these, the stipulated number (the upper limit number) of RBs and BBs. ) Is defined as 2, and in the normal gaming state, 3 is defined as the specified number of bets (upper limit number). For this reason, if the gaming state is RB or BB, the game can be started if 2 is set as the bet number, and if the bet number is set to 3 in the normal gaming state, the game is started. It becomes possible to make it.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the winning line that is activated (in this embodiment, all the winning lines are always activated, In the following, a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged on the activated winning line (simply called the winning line). The combination may be a combination of the same symbols (for example, “Replay-Replay-Replay”) or a combination including different symbols (for example, “BAR-Replay-Replay”).

  The types of roles are determined according to the gaming state, but can be broadly divided into small roles that involve payout of medals and games that are won without setting the number of bets using gaming values. There are a re-playing role (replay) that allows the next game to be started by automatically setting the number of bets that have been placed, and a special role (BB, RB) that accompanies the transition of the gaming state. In the present embodiment, these combinations are also referred to as “winning combination” or “winning combination”, and it is awarded that the combination of symbols constituting any combination stops in any of the winning lines L1 to L5. It is also called winning. A small role and a replay role are collectively called a general role.

  In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c. Of the winning flags for each of these roles, the winning flags for the small role and the replaying role are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. It is valid until a combination of combinations permitted by the flag is completed, and is invalid in a game having a combination of combinations permitted. Once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of combinations permitted by the flag cannot be made, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the role in the slot machine 1 is a big bonus (BB), regular bonus (RB) as a special role, watermelon, cherry, bell as a small role, and replay as a replaying role. Yes.

  Cherry is awarded when the symbol “white cherry” is derived on any of the winning lines for the right reel in any gaming state, and one medal is paid out in any gaming state. If the symbol “White Cherry” stops at the upper or lower stage of the right reel, the two winning lines L2, L5 or the winning lines L3, L4 have the same combination of cherries. Two medals are paid out to win a cherry on the line.

  A watermelon is awarded when a combination of "Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon" or "Watermelon-Watermelon-BAR" is available on any of the winning lines in any game state, and 15 medals at RB and BB Are paid out, and in the normal gaming state, 12 medals are paid out. A bell is awarded when a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, 15 medals are paid out in RB and BB, and 10 in the normal gaming state. A medal is paid out.

  As replays, first to third replays are provided. The first replay is awarded when a combination of “replay-replay-replay” is arranged on any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state. The second replay is awarded when the combination of “BAR-Replay-Replay” is complete. The third replay is awarded when the combination of “black 7-replay-replay” is complete. When the replay wins, no medals are paid out, but the next game can be started without setting the number of wagers again, so that three medals corresponding to the number of wagers that are not required to be set in the next game are paid out. Is substantially the same.

  RB is won when the combination of “net 7-net 7-black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state, and the gaming state shifts to RB. The RB is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player over other gaming states by increasing the winning probability of the small role, particularly the bell, and when the 12 games are digested after the RB starts, or an 8-game winning ( The type of the combination ends any earlier).

  BB is a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7”, a combination of “net 7-net 7-net 7”, or “white 7-white 7-white 7” in any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state. The winning combination will be awarded when the combination is complete. When BB wins, the gaming state shifts to BB and shifts to RB at the same time. When RB ends, if BB has not ended, it shifts to RB again and is controlled repeatedly until BB ends. The During BB, it is always controlled to RB. The BB ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the BB exceeds 465. At the end of the BB, the RB also ends regardless of whether the RB end condition is satisfied.

  In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. 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. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, numerical data stored in the lottery work, and determination of each combination determined according to the gaming state, the number of bets and the set value This is done according to the number of values.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the role that is the subject of the internal lottery differs depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state or RB or BB. Further, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the role to be subject to the internal lottery varies depending on whether or not the special role is being carried over. When the gaming state is the normal gaming state and any special combination is not carried over, BB, RB, replay, watermelon, cherry, and bell are sequentially read out as the target combination of the internal lottery. When the gaming state is the normal gaming state and any special combination is carried over, replay, watermelon, cherry, and bell are sequentially read out as the target combinations for the internal lottery. When the gaming state is RB (including the inside of the BB), watermelon, cherry, and bell are sequentially read out as the target combinations for internal lottery.

  In the present embodiment, an example is described in which three types of symbol combinations corresponding to BB, three types of symbol combinations corresponding to replay, and two types of symbol combinations corresponding to watermelon are defined. Then, it is read out as a target combination for each symbol combination. For example, for BB, a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7”, a combination of “net 7-net 7-net 7”, and a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” are subject to internal lottery. Are read in order. As for the replay, the first to third replays are sequentially read out as the target combination of the internal lottery. Watermelon is also sequentially read out as a target combination for each symbol combination.

  Note that there are three types of symbol combinations corresponding to BB, three types of symbol combinations corresponding to replay, and two types of symbol combinations corresponding to watermelons, which are not limited to those that are read out as target roles for each symbol combination, All of a plurality of types of symbol combinations may be read out as one target combination. For example, when a replay is read as a target combination and won, any of the first to third replays may be allowed to stop on the winning line.

  The number of determination values used in the internal lottery is determined for each symbol combination corresponding to the set values 1 to 6. The winning rate is determined for each symbol combination corresponding to the set values 1 to 6. For this reason, in the internal lottery, derivation (generation) of symbol combinations is permitted according to the winning rate determined for each symbol combination corresponding to the set value.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined according to the internal lottery target, the current game state, and the set value are sequentially added to the internal lottery random value (the value of the lottery work) and added. When the result of overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination is won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) corresponding to the number of determination values.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 makes a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout end command, A plurality of types of commands including a game state command, a setting start command, a confirmation start command, a setting end command, a mode selection start command, a mode specifying command, a mode selection end command, and the like are transmitted.

  The BET command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals (the number of medals used for setting the number of bets) and whether or not a BET sound is output. The BET command is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. In a state where the prescribed number of bets is not set, a medal is inserted, or one BET switch 5 or MAXBET switch 6 Sent when a bet is set by operating.

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

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result. The internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started.

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

  The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. It is. The reel stop command is transmitted each time stop control associated with a stop operation of each reel is performed.

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

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

  The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of medal payout. The payout end command is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and winning a credit is completed.

  The gaming state command is a command that can specify the current gaming state (normal gaming state, winning, RB). The game state command is transmitted at the end of the game.

  The setting start command is a command that can specify that the setting change operation for setting the payout rate is performed and the state is changed to the setting change state, and is transmitted when the state is changed to the setting change state.

  The confirmation start command is a command that can be specified to shift to the setting confirmation state, and is transmitted when shifting to the setting confirmation state.

  The setting end command is a command that can specify that the setting change state is to be ended, and is transmitted when the setting change state is ended.

  The mode selection start command is a command that can specify transition to a mode selection state for determining whether or not to set a power saving mode for suppressing power consumption, and is transmitted when transitioning to a mode selection state.

  The mode specifying command is a command that can specify the selected mode, and is transmitted when selection is made as to whether or not to set the power saving mode in the mode selection state.

  The mode selection end command is a command that can specify that the mode selection state is ended, and is transmitted when the mode selection state is ended.

  When a new command is received during execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub control unit 91 stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and responds to the newly received command. An effect based on the control pattern is executed. Even when the effect has not been completed to the end, when a new command is received, the effect that has been executed is canceled and the effect based on the new command is executed.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when a betting number setting operation is performed during execution of an effect, that is, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a BET command (with a BET sound) out of BET commands, Stop production. For this reason, when the player wants to advance the next game rather than seeing the effect to the end, the effect can be canceled. As a result, the player who wants to advance to the next game earlier than the production does not bother him. When the sub-control unit 91 receives a BET command (with a BET sound) of the BET commands, the sub-control unit 91 outputs a predetermined BET sound (for example, a sound effect of “pick!”) For the number of times corresponding to the number of bets. 54 to output.

  On the other hand, when receiving the BET command (no BET sound) among the BET commands, the sub control unit 91 does not output the BET sound from the speakers 53 and 54 and continues the effect being executed without stopping. . When a BET command is received, the effect being executed may be canceled and a BET sound may be output regardless of the type.

  When the sub-control unit 91 receives a credit command (ordinary) of the credit commands, the sub-control unit 91 causes the speakers 53 and 54 to output a predetermined credit sound (for example, a sound effect of “Da!”). Thereby, it can be made easy to notice that it was credited.

  When the sub-control unit 91 receives a credit command (with a BET sound) among the credit commands, the sub-control unit 91 causes the speakers 53 and 54 to output the same sound as the BET sound (for example, a sound effect of “beep!”).

  When an adjustment operation for credits or bets is performed during the performance, that is, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a payout start command for notifying the settlement, in principle, the performance being executed is canceled, The production state (display state of the liquid crystal display 51, sound effects from the speakers 53, 54, etc.) is set to the customer waiting state. The settlement of credits and the number of wagers is when the game ends. In such a case, there is a willingness to end the game by ending the current performance, but the performance continues unnecessarily. It is designed not to be stupid.

  However, among the payout start commands for notifying the settlement, when the payout start command for notifying the credit settlement in the replay game is received, the bet number set by the replay winning remains, and at least one game is performed thereafter. Therefore, the ongoing performance is continued afterwards (there is no waiting for customers).

Next, various control contents executed by the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment will be described below.
[Game processing]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed after the main control unit 41 changes the setting. In the game process, a BET process (S1), an internal lottery process (S2), a reel rotation process (S3), a winning determination process (S4), a payout process (S5), and a game end process (S6) are executed in this order. When the end-time process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

  In the BET process in S1, the main control unit 41 stands by in a state where the bet number can be set, and a predetermined number of bets according to the gaming state is set, and the game is started when the start switch 7 is operated. Execute the process. As a process for starting the game, the main control unit 41 sets an output command instructing the RAM 41c to output a medal IN signal for the number of medals used for the set number of bets when the start switch 7 is operated. To do.

  In the internal lottery process in S2, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to allow winning in each combination based on the internal lottery random value latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in S1. Perform the process. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c based on the respective lottery results.

  In the reel rotation process in S3, the main control unit 41 performs a process of rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the corresponding reels 2L and 2L in response to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R detected by the player. A process of stopping the rotation of 2C and 2R is executed.

  In the winning determination process in S4, the main control unit 41 executes a process of determining whether or not a winning has occurred according to the display result derived for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R.

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

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

[BET processing]
Next, the BET process executed by the main control unit 41 in S1 of the game process will be described. 7 to 9 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the BET process executed by the main control unit 41.

  In the BET process, first, the main control unit 41 clears the value of the BET counter in which the value of the betting number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (S10), and sets the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state in the RAM 41c (S11). ) Based on whether or not the replay game flag indicating that it is a replay game is set in the RAM 41c, it is determined whether or not the next game (game started from now) is a replay game (S12).

  If the main control unit 41 determines that the next game (game to be started now) is a replay game (Y in S12), whether the replaying player who won the previous game was the first replay It is determined whether or not (S13). Whether or not it is the first replay is specified from the set replay game flag.

  When the main control unit 41 determines that it is the first replay (Y in S13), the bet number is added (because the replay winning state is three bets), and the sub-control unit A BET command indicating the presence of a BET sound for outputting a BET sound is set in 91 (for convenience, it is indicated as “BET command (with BET sound)” in S14; the same applies hereinafter) in the normal command transmission buffer (S14). .

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that it is not the first replay, that is, when it is the second or third replay (N in S13), the bet number is added by 3 and the sub-control unit A BET command indicating that there is no BET sound indicating that no BET sound is output is set in 91 (for convenience, “BET command (no BET sound)”) is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S15). The set BET command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  Thereby, on the side of the sub-control unit 91, the bet number is set after the second or third replay winning while the bet sound is output every time the betting number is set after the first replay winning. When outputting, the BET sound is not output. This makes it easier for the player to notice the first replay prize, while making it difficult for the player to notice the second or third replay prize.

  Next, the main control unit 41 adds 1 to the value of the BET counter (S16), refers to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c, and determines whether the value of the BET counter is a specified number (here 3). It is determined whether or not a bet number as a game start condition is set (S17). If the value of the BET counter is not a specified number (N in S17), the process returns to S16.

  When the value of the BET counter becomes the specified number and the setting of the betting number by the replay winning is completed (Y in S17), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S18. After the value of the BET counter is added, the main control unit 41 executes processing for sequentially lighting the 1BETLED 14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 according to the value of the BET counter. The main control unit 41 executes a process of lighting the replaying LED 20 and the start valid LED 18 (waiting LED 19 during waiting) after the setting of the betting number after the replay winning is completed.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the credit counter, which is the value of credit stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, is 50, which is the upper limit value (S18). When it is determined that the upper limit value is reached (Y in S18), the input impossible flag is set in the RAM 41c (S19), and the process proceeds to S21. When the throw-in disable flag is set, processing for turning off the throw-in request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 is performed. When the BET counter is set to the prescribed number by the second or third replay winning, the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 are not turned off, for example, after it is determined as Y in S37 or for 3 BET minutes. After the credit command (with BET sound) corresponding to is output, the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 are turned off.

  When the main control unit 41 determines that it is not the upper limit value, that is, when it is determined that credit can be inserted (N in S18), the process proceeds to S20. If the main control unit 41 determines that the game is not a replay game (N in S12), the main control unit 41 proceeds directly to S20.

  In S20, the main control unit 41 performs setting before waiting for input and proceeds to S21. In the setting before waiting for insertion, when the insertion disable flag is set in the RAM 41c, the insertion disable flag is cleared, and a medal can be inserted. For this reason, after a replay win, the medals that were put in before the setting of the betting number is completed and the setting before waiting to be put in has not been accepted will be accepted, and the setting of the betting number will be completed and inserted. A medal inserted after the setting before waiting is effectively accepted and credits are added.

  The main control unit 41 turns on the insertion request LED 17 after the setting before waiting for insertion and clears the insertion impossible flag, and turns on the BET switch valid LED 21 when the betting number can be set. Execute the process. Note that when the BET counter is set to the prescribed number by the first replay winning, the main control unit 41 turns on only the insertion request LED 17 in S20. When the BET counter is set to the prescribed number by the second or third replay winning, the main control unit 41 lights the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 in S20, for example, after it is determined as Y in S37 Alternatively, after a credit command (with a BET sound) corresponding to 3 BETs is output, the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 are turned off.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not a medal can be inserted based on whether or not the insertion prohibition flag is set (S21). When the main control unit 41 determines that the medal can be inserted (Y in S21), the main control unit 41 turns on the power of the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the medal flow path is a path on the hopper tank side. In this state, a medal can be inserted (S22), and the process proceeds to S24. If the main control unit 41 determines that the medal cannot be inserted (N in S21), the main switch 41 turns off the power of the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the medal flow path on the medal payout outlet 9 side. The insertion of a new medal as a route is prohibited (S23), and the process proceeds to S24.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 is in an ON state. If the setting key switch 37 is ON (Y in S24), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0. (S25). If the value of the BET counter is 0 (Y in S25), the main control unit 41 sets the confirmation start command in the normal command transmission buffer (S26), and proceeds to the setting confirmation process (S27), that is, the setting confirmation state. To do. The confirmation start command set in S26 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). The main control unit 41 returns to S21 after the setting confirmation processing in S27 is completed. If the setting key switch 37 is not ON (N in S24) or the value of the BET counter is not 0 (N in S25), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S30.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the detection result by the inserted medal sensor 31 is an appropriate detection result and whether or not the inserted medal has been detected, that is, whether or not there is an inserted medal flag indicating that the inserted medal has been detected. (S30). If the passage of the inserted medal is not detected (N in S30), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S45. If the passage of the inserted medal is detected (Y in S30), the main control unit 41 clears the inserted medal flag (S31). ), It is determined whether or not the medal can be inserted based on whether or not the insertion prohibition flag is set in the RAM 41c (S32). The main control unit 41. If the medal cannot be inserted (N in S32), the process proceeds to S45.

  If the medal can be inserted (Y in S32), the main control unit 41 refers to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c and determines whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number. (S33). If the value of the BET counter is not the prescribed number (N in S33), the main control unit 41 indicates that the bet number is incremented by 1 and that there is a BET sound that the sub control unit 91 outputs a BET sound. The BET command (with a BET sound) is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S34), the value of the BET counter is incremented by 1 (S35), and the process returns to S21. The BET command set in S34 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thereby, when the bet number is set by inserting medals, a BET sound is output on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  If the value of the BET counter is a specified number (Y in S33), the main control unit 41 determines whether the second or third replay has been won in the previous game (S36). Whether or not it was the second or third replay is specified from the replay game flag. When the main control unit 41 determines that the second or third replay has not been won in the previous game (N in S36), the main control unit 41 indicates the value of the credit counter after 1 addition and the sub control unit 91 generates a credit sound. A credit command (indicated for convenience in S38 as “credit command (normal)”) is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S38), and the credit value is stored in the RAM 41c. The counter value is incremented by 1 (S40). The credit command set in S38 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  When determining that the second or third replay has been won in the previous game (Y in S36), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a prescribed number of BET sounds have been output (S37). Specifically, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the credit command shown in S39 has been output three times for the specified number. When the bet number is set after the second or third replay winning, since the BET command (no BET sound) is output as shown in S15, the BET sound is not output in the sub-control unit 91. For this reason, after the second or third replay winning, after the bet number is set, when a medal is inserted and credited, a process for outputting the BET sound up to a specified number of times is performed.

  The main control unit 41 displays a credit counter value indicating that the credit sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 while indicating the value of the credit counter after 1 addition when the prescribed number of BET sounds are not output (N in S37). (In S39, for convenience, “credit command (with BET sound)” is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S39), and the value of the credit counter in which the credit value is stored in the RAM 41c is set to 1. Add (S40). The credit command set in S39 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  On the other hand, when the specified number of BET sounds have already been output (Y in S37), the main control unit 41 sets the credit command (normal) in the normal command transmission buffer (S38). As a result, when adding credits by inserting medals after the second or third replay winning, the BET sound is output for the third and subsequent cards on the sub-control unit 91 side, and the credit sound is used for the fourth and subsequent cards. Is output. On the other hand, at the time of credit addition by medal insertion when it is not after the second or third replay winning, a credit sound is output from the first sheet on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  As the next step of S36 and S37, after executing S40, the corresponding S38 or S39 is performed, so that a credit command indicating the current value after being added by S40 as the value of the credit counter is displayed in S38. Or you may make it set in S39.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the credit counter is 50 which is the upper limit value (S41). If the value of the credit counter is not 50 (N in S41), the main control unit 41 returns to S21. If the value of the credit counter is 50 (Y in S41), the main control unit 41 sets the insertion impossible flag in the RAM 41c (S42). ), Return to S21.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the operation of the start switch 7 is detected, that is, whether or not the rising edge indicating the rising of the start switch 7 is set (S45). Furthermore, the rising edge is set only when any switch is turned on and all the switches are turned off. In S45, in addition to whether any switch is turned on or not, the other edge is set. It is also determined whether or not the switch is OFF.

  If the main control unit 41 determines that the operation of the start switch 7 has not been detected (N in S45), or if another switch that has operated the start switch 7 is also operated, the process proceeds to S50. If the operation of the start switch 7 is detected effectively (Y in S45), the process proceeds to S46, and the rising edge is cleared. The main control unit 41 refers to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c, and determines whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number, that is, whether or not a bet number serving as a game start condition is set. (S47).

  If the value of the BET counter is not a specified number (N in S47), the main control unit 41 returns to S21, and if the value of the BET counter is a specified number (Y in S47), the main control unit 41 sets the insertion impossible flag in the RAM 41c. At the same time, the power supply of the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off (S48), the insertion of a new medal is prohibited using the medal flow path as a path on the medal payout exit 9 side, and the setting at the start of the game is performed (S49). . Accordingly, even if a medal is inserted until the setting is made before waiting for insertion in S20 in the BET processing after the next game after the game is started, the medal payout exit 9 is not accepted. Will be paid out. After S49, the BET process is terminated and the process proceeds to S2 in FIG.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not an operation of the single BET switch 5 is detected, that is, whether or not a rising edge indicating the rising of the single BET switch 5 is set (S50). If the operation of the single BET switch 5 is not detected (N in S50), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S51, and if the operation of the single BET switch 5 is detected (Y in S50), FIG. In step S65, the rising edge is cleared.

  The main control unit 41 refers to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c and determines whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number (S66). If the value of the BET counter is a specified number (Y in S66), the main control unit 41 returns to S21, and if the value of the BET counter is not a specified number (N in S66), the value of the credit counter is 0. It is determined whether or not (S67). If the value of the credit counter is 0 (Y in S67), the main control unit 41 returns to S21. If the value of the credit counter is not 0 (N in S67), a BET command indicating that the bet number is incremented by 1 and that the BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 (BET sound is present) Is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S68).

  The main control unit 41 subtracts 1 from the value of the credit counter (S69), adds 1 to the value of the BET counter (S70), and returns to S21. The BET command set in S68 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thus, when the bet number is set by operating the single BET switch 5, a BET sound is output on the sub control unit 91 side. After the second or third replay winning, when it is determined to be Y in S66, the same determination as S37 is performed, and when the BET sound is not output for the specified number, the same process as S39 is performed. In this way, a BET sound may be output.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected, that is, whether or not the rising edge indicating the rising of the MAXBET switch 6 is set (S51). If the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is not detected (N in S51), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S52, and if the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected (Y in S51), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S75 in FIG. Clear the rising edge.

  The main control unit 41 refers to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c and determines whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number (S76). If the value of the BET counter is the specified number (Y in S76), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S80, and if the value of the BET counter is not the specified number (N in S76), the value of the credit counter is 0. It is determined whether or not (S77). If the value of the credit counter is 0 (Y in S77), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S80. If the value of the credit counter is not 0 (N in S77), the main control unit 41 subtracts 1 from the value of the credit counter in S78, adds 1 to the value of the BET counter in S79, and returns to S76.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the BET counter has been added (S80). If the BET counter has not been added (N in S80), the process returns to S21. On the other hand, if the BET counter has been added (Y in S80), the main control unit 41 indicates that the number of added bets has been added and that the BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91. A BET command indicating presence of sound (with BET sound) is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S81), and the process proceeds to S21. The BET command set in S81 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). As a result, when the bet amount is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6, the BET sound is output for the set bet amount on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not an operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected, that is, whether or not a rising edge indicating a rise of the settlement switch 10 is set (S52). If the operation of the settlement switch 10 is not detected (N in S52), the main control unit 41 returns to S21. If the operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected (Y in S52), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S53 and rises. To clear. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the next game is a replay game based on whether or not the replay game flag is set in the RAM 41c (S54).

  If the main control unit 41 does not determine that the game is a replay game (N in S54), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0 (S56), and if the value of the BET counter is not 0 (in S56). N), the process proceeds to S57, and the hopper motor 34b is driven to pay out medals for the value stored in the BET counter (the medals used for setting the bet number are returned and the value of the BET counter is set to 0). Control) is performed, and a betting number settlement process for setting a payout start command for notifying medal payout start and betting amount settlement in the normal command transmission buffer is performed. After the betting number adjustment process in S57, the main control unit 41 clears the insertion impossible flag set in the RAM 41c (S58), and returns to S21. As a result, when the betting amount is settled by operating the settlement switch 10 in a state where the betting amount is set, not after the replay winning, the sub-control unit 91 displays that the betting amount is being settled. And a sound corresponding to the betting amount adjustment is output.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines in S54 that the game is a replay game, or when it is determined in S56 that the value of the BET counter is 0, in S59, the hopper motor 34b is driven to the credit counter. Control for paying out medals for the stored value (control for returning medals stored as credits and setting the value of the credit counter to 0), notifying the start of payout of medals, and credits in the replay game A betting number settlement process is performed to set a payout start command for notifying whether the settlement is a credit settlement when the number of bets is not set or a credit settlement when the betting number is not set.

  After the betting number adjustment process in S57, the main control unit 41 clears the insertion impossible flag set in the RAM 41c (S58), and returns to S22. Thereby, when the settlement is performed by operating the settlement switch 10 in the replay winning, only the credit settlement is performed without performing the betting number settlement, and the credit after the replay winning is performed on the sub-control unit 91 side. A message indicating that the account is being settled is displayed, and a sound corresponding to the credit settlement after the replay winning is output. When settlement is performed by operating the settlement switch 10 when the value of the BET counter is 0, the sub-control unit 91 displays that the credit settlement is in progress when the value of the BET counter is 0. In addition, a sound corresponding to credit settlement when the value of the BET counter is 0 is output.

[Timing when medal insertion or settlement is allowed after the game ends]
Next, the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after the game ends will be described. FIGS. 10A to 10D are diagrams for explaining an example of timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after the game is ended by executing the BET process shown in FIGS. 7 to 9. It is.

  FIG. 10A is a diagram for explaining the timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after a medal is not paid out without winning a small role. If no small role winning has occurred, the game ends without payout, and then the processing of S6 in FIG. 6, the processing of S1 for the next game, and the processing of S10 to S12 of FIG. After the processing is executed, the processing after S20 is executed, thereby allowing insertion or settlement of medals as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 10B is a diagram for explaining the timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after winning a small role and paying out medals. If a small role winning has occurred, the game ends after the payout has been made, and then the processing of S6 in FIG. 6, the processing of S1 for the next game, and the processing of S10 to S12 of FIG. After the processing is executed, the processing after S20 is executed, thereby allowing insertion or settlement of medals as shown in FIG. 10B.

  FIG. 10C is a diagram for explaining the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after the replay winning. If a replay winning has occurred, the game ends without payout, and then the processing of S6 in FIG. 6, the processing of S1 for the next game, and the processing of S10 to S12 of FIG. In addition, after the timing when the bet number setting is completed (that is, after the bet number setting is completed or after the timing) and it is determined in S19 that credit is possible, the processing after S20 is performed. Is executed, the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed as shown in FIG.

  As described above, as shown in S12 to S20 of FIG. 7 and FIG. 10C, medals inserted after the replay winning has occurred and before the replay game is started (reel rotation start). However, if the bet number is set by the replay winning (automatic BET) and the medal is detected after the next replay game can be started, S36 in FIG. 8 is detected according to the medal detection. ~ S40 can be performed and added to the credit. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the credit addition after the replay winning has occurred from being performed prior to the betting number setting. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the replay winning has occurred without causing a sense of incongruity.

  As shown in S52 to S59 of FIG. 8, when a bet amount is set according to an operation to the settlement switch 10, a bet amount adjusting process for adjusting the bet number is executed, and the bet number is set. If the bet number set is the bet number automatically bet by replay winning while enabling the credit checkout process to settle the credit if not, the bet number checkout process is not executed. Execute credit checkout process. As a result, the replay function itself of giving a replay game (1 game) instead of paying out medals is maintained and the significance of the existence of the replay is maintained. By making the payout possible, it is possible to further improve the convenience of the player after winning the replay.

  According to the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, the following problems can be solved. In the conventional slot machine, generally, the maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R until the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped is a predetermined time (for example, 190 ms (milliseconds). )). For this reason, when providing a winning combination that will not be missed regardless of the operation timing, within each reel, the winning combination is within a range that can be pulled in within a predetermined time (within 5 frames in this embodiment). It is necessary to arrange the symbols to be configured. As a result, the greater the number of winning combinations that do not miss, the more types of dedicated symbols that make up each winning combination.

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

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

  In order to solve such a problem, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, “replay-replay-replay” composed only of symbols having the same outer shape is stopped on the winning line for the re-gamer. The first replay generated by the above and the “BAR-replay-replay” or “black 7-replay-replay” including symbols whose outer shapes are not the same or similar are stopped by the winning line. Second and third replays were provided. As a result, it is not always necessary to provide multiple dedicated symbols for replay, and it is possible to avoid increasing the number and types of symbols, and within the limits of the number, types, and arrangement of symbols, the types of replay (variations ) Can be abundant. On the other hand, when the second or third replay winning is generated, the combination including the symbols whose outer shapes are not the same or similar is stopped, so that the replay winning is more than that when the first replay winning is generated. Although there is an increased possibility of inserting medals without noticing the occurrence, credits can be added according to the detected medals, so the player feels bothered that the inserted medals are not accepted. The game can be advanced without making it happen.

  The symbols constituting the third replay in the present embodiment include “black 7” constituting a BB different from the replay. For this reason, for example, due to the disappointment of not having won the BB, the possibility of inserting a medal without noticing the occurrence of the third replay winning is further increased, but the detected medal Since the credit can be added according to the game, the game can be progressed without causing the player to feel bothered by the fact that the inserted medal is not accepted.

  As shown in S13 to S15 of FIG. 7, since the BET command (with BET sound) is set and output after the first replay winning is generated, the BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 side. The On the other hand, since the BET command (no BET sound) is set and output after the second or third replay winning is generated, the BET sound is not output by the sub-control unit 91 side. This further increases the possibility of inserting a medal without noticing that the second or third replay winning has occurred and that the betting number setting has been completed. However, depending on the detected medal, The game can be advanced without causing the player to feel bothered by the fact that the added medal cannot be accepted.

  As shown in S36 to S39 of FIG. 8, a medal is inserted and a credit is added without noticing that the second or third replay winning that does not output the BET sound has occurred and the betting number setting has been completed. Even in such a case, the same sound as the BET sound is output up to three times corresponding to the upper limit number of bets. For this reason, it is possible to prevent disbelief or discomfort due to the BET sound not being output even though the player intends to insert medals and set the number of bets due to misunderstanding of the player. it can.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10C, an example in which the timing at which insertion (credit) / settlement is allowed after the replay winning is the completion of the automatic BET by the replay winning has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing at which the insertion (credit) / settlement is allowed after the replay winning may be when the automatic BET by the replay winning is started (or started).

  FIG. 10D is a diagram for explaining a modification of the timing at which medal insertion or settlement is allowed after the game ends. As shown in FIG. 10D, when a replay winning has occurred, the game ends without payout, and then the process of S6 in FIG. 6 and the process of S1 for the next game are performed. After the processing, the processing of S10 to S12 in FIG. 7, the automatic BET processing (S16, S17) is started. In other words, after the processing of S10 to S12 in FIG. 7 is performed, the start of the automatic BET processing (S16, S17) is confirmed, so it can be said that the automatic BET processing is started. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10D, when the automatic BET process is started (or started), the insertion or settlement of medals may be permitted.

  As a first example, for example, when it is determined as Y in S12 of FIG. 7, the same processing as S18 is performed to determine whether the value of the credit counter is 50 or not, and then the automatic BET processing is performed. (S16, S17) is started, and after it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not 50, without waiting for completion of the automatic BET process started thereafter, S20 and Credits may be added when the inserted medals are detected after the same processing is performed, and credits may be settled when an operation on the settlement switch 10 is detected. On the other hand, after performing the same process as S18 and determining that the value of the credit counter is 50, the same process as the process after S19 may be performed.

  As a second example, for example, it is possible to execute an interrupt process for inserting or adjusting a medal, and when it is determined that the value of the credit counter in the first example is not 50, or the value of the credit counter is After it is determined that it is not 50, the interruption process is allowed to be interrupted every predetermined period (2 msec) between the time when the process corresponding to the first S16 is executed and the start of the game. It is also possible to allow the insertion or settlement of medals when the automatic BET process is started (or started) by executing the insertion process.

  Even in the case of such a configuration, even if a medal is inserted after the replay winning has occurred and before the replay game is started (reel rotation start), the bet number setting by the replay winning is set. In the case of medals detected after the start of (automatic BET), credits can be added according to the detection of medals. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the credit addition after the replay winning has occurred from being performed prior to the start of the betting number setting. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the replay winning has occurred without causing a sense of incongruity. While replay function (1 game) is given instead of medals, the replay function itself remains and the significance of replay is maintained, while credits can be paid out even after replay winning according to the settlement operation By doing so, it is possible to further improve the convenience of the player after winning the replay.

[Store-side payout rate setting process]
The store-side payout rate setting process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. The store-side payout rate setting process is a process executed when the store clerk changes the set value of the payout rate.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 is turned on (S110). That is, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state when the power of the slot machine 1 is switched from the OFF state to the ON state. Alternatively, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the setting key switch 37 is switched to the ON state when the power of the slot machine 1 is ON. When determining that the setting key switch 37 is in the OFF state (N in S110), the main control unit 41 ends the store-side payout rate setting process.

  On the other hand, when determining that the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state (Y in S110), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the door opening detection switch 25 is in the ON state (S111). That is, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the front door 1b closes the front side where the housing 1a is opened. When the main control unit 41 determines that the door opening detection switch 25 is in the ON state, that is, the front door 1b is closed (Y in S111), the store-side payout rate setting process ends.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the door open detection switch 25 is in the OFF state, that is, the front door 1b is open (N in S111), the main control unit 41 shifts to the setting change state with respect to the sub control unit 91. A setting start command that can specify that this is to be performed is transmitted (S112). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 shifts to a setting change state (S113).

  In the setting change state, the main control unit 41 reads the current setting value from the RAM 41c, converts the read setting value into a display value (S114), and displays the converted display value on the setting value display 24 (S115). . Thereafter, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the reset / setting switch 38 has been operated by the store clerk (S116). When the main control unit 41 determines that the reset / setting switch 38 has been operated within a predetermined period (Y in S116), the main control unit 41 updates the display value by 1 (S117), and displays the updated display value in the set value display 24. It is displayed (S115).

  On the other hand, when determining that the reset / setting switch 38 has not been operated within a predetermined period (N in S116), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated (S118). When the main control unit 41 determines that the start switch 7 has not been operated within the predetermined period (N in S118), the process returns to S116.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the start switch 7 has been operated within a predetermined period (Y in S118), the main control unit 41 converts the display value displayed on the set value display 24 into a set value and stores it in the RAM 41c. (S119).

  Next, the main control unit 41 transmits a setting end command that can specify the end of the setting change state to the sub-control unit 91 (S120). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 ends the fixed change state (S121), and ends the store-side payout rate setting process.

  In this way, since only the store clerk can open the front door 1b, when the store clerk operates the setting key switch 37 that cannot be operated by a person other than the store clerk, the payout rate setting that greatly affects the advantage regarding the game is set. can do. That is, the payout rate can be set on condition that the power of the slot machine 1 is ON, the front door 1b is opened, and the setting key switch 37 is operated.

  Here, even if the front door 1b is closed, for example, the setting key switch 37 is operated by passing a thin instrument such as a wire through the gap between the housing 1a and the front door 1b, or the housing 1a and the front door 1b. There is a possibility that the same situation as that in which the setting key switch 37 is operated using a special machine by prying the gap with a tool may be created.

  However, in the present embodiment, even if the setting key switch 37 is operated by such an illegal act, setting of the payout rate is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed, so the setting of the payout rate is prohibited. Can be prevented from being performed illegally.

[Store side production setting process]
The store side effect setting process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. The store side effect setting process is a process executed when the store clerk changes a setting that is a reference of the effect mode during the game. By executing the store-side effect setting process, the store clerk sets a reference volume level for the effect (first sound level step) and a reference light amount reference value for the effect (first light amount step). can do. Furthermore, by executing the store side effect setting process, the store clerk can set a normal mode that is in a non-power-saving state or a power-saving mode that is in a power-saving state.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the channel of the store side setting switch 60 has been switched (S130). When determining that the channel of the store side setting switch 60 has been switched (Y in S130), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the door opening detection switch 25 is in the ON state (S131). When determining that the door opening detection switch 25 is in the ON state, that is, the front door 1b is closed (Y in S131), the main control unit 41 ends the store side effect setting process.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the door opening detection switch 25 is in the OFF state, that is, the front door 1b is open (N in S131), the main control unit 41 sets the reference volume and volume of light in the effect. Then, the first volume level and the first light intensity level corresponding to the channel setting after switching are set (S132). Note that the first volume level and the first light level set at this time are not immediately reflected in the volume and light level of the effect, and the setting screen is displayed when the player side setting switch 70 is operated by the player thereafter. Reflected when displayed. Thereafter, the main control unit 41 ends the store-side effect setting process.

  In this way, since only the store clerk can open the front door 1b, when the store clerk operates the store-side setting switch 60 that cannot be operated by a person other than the store clerk, it becomes a reference for the volume and light amount in the effect during the game The size can be set. That is, it is possible to set the reference volume and light quantity on condition that the power of the slot machine 1 is ON, the front door 1b is opened, and the store setting switch 60 is operated.

  Here, even if the front door 1b is closed, for example, the store side setting switch 60 is operated by passing a thin instrument such as a wire through the gap between the housing 1a and the front door 1b, or the housing 1a and the front door. There is a possibility that the same situation as that when the store side setting switch 60 is operated using a special machine by opening the gap 1b with a tool may be created.

  However, in the present embodiment, even if the store-side setting switch 60 is operated by such an illegal act, when the front door 1b is closed, the reference setting of the volume and the amount of light is prohibited. In addition, it is possible to prevent the reference setting of the light amount from being illegally performed, and it is possible to prevent the reference setting of the sound volume and the light amount from being performed without the contents intended by the store clerk.

  When determining that the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 has not been switched (N in S130), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not all the stop switches have been pressed at the same time (S133). When the main control unit 41 determines that all the stop switches have not been pressed at the same time (N in S133), the store-side effect setting process ends.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that all the stop switches are simultaneously long pressed (Y in S133), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the door opening detection switch 25 is in the ON state (S134). When determining that the door opening detection switch 25 is in the ON state, that is, the front door 1b is closed (Y in S134), the main control unit 41 ends the store-side effect setting process.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the door open detection switch 25 is in the OFF state, that is, the front door 1b is open (N in S134), the main control unit 41 shifts to the mode selection state with respect to the sub control unit 91. A mode selection start command that can specify that to be performed is transmitted (S135).

  In the mode selection state, the main control unit 41 determines whether the normal mode or the power saving mode is selected by the store clerk (S136). When the main control unit 41 determines that any mode is selected within a predetermined period (Y in S136), the main control unit 41 sets the selected mode (S137). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 transmits a mode specifying command capable of specifying the selected mode to the sub control unit 91 (S138). Thereby, the sub-control part 91 controls various rendering means according to the selected mode. For example, when the power saving mode is set, control is performed such that the number of LEDs used for production is reduced or the light quantity of the LEDs is reduced as compared with the normal mode.

  On the other hand, when determining that no mode has been selected within a predetermined period (N in S136) or after transmitting the mode specifying command, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not an end operation has been performed (S139). ). This end operation is performed by holding down the start switch 7 for a long time. When it is determined that the end operation has not been performed within the predetermined period (N in S139), the main control unit 41 returns to the process of S136.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that the start switch 7 has been pressed for a long time within a predetermined period (Y in S139), the mode selection end capable of specifying the sub control unit 91 to end the mode selection state is completed. A command is transmitted (S140), and the shop side effect setting process is terminated.

  In this way, the power-saving mode can be set by pressing and holding all the stop switches simultaneously at the same time. That is, the power saving mode can be set on condition that the power of the slot machine 1 is ON, the front door 1b is opened, and all the stop switches are simultaneously pressed for a long time.

  Here, since the stop switch is arranged outside the front door 1b, for example, even a player other than a store clerk can operate the stop switch. For this reason, during the game, the player may unexpectedly press and hold all the stop switches at the same time, and the power saving mode may be set.

  However, in the present embodiment, even if all the stop switches are pressed and held simultaneously, the setting of the power saving mode is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed. It is possible to prevent the setting from being performed.

[Volume and light intensity setting screen]
The volume and light quantity setting screen will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the present embodiment, when the player operates the player side setting switch 70, a setting screen for adjusting the volume and the amount of light is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. The

  In the setting screen, the numbers “2” to “14” corresponding to the volume level (second volume level) that can be set by the player (the higher the number, the higher the volume) are displayed in the volume setting area 52a. The This is also called volume display. Furthermore, among the numbers “2” to “14”, the number corresponding to the currently set volume is highlighted (flashing display, display for changing the color of the selected item, etc.). The player can change the second volume level by moving the highlight by performing a predetermined change operation. For example, the player can move the highlight to the right by operating the stop switch 8R to increase the second volume level, while moving the highlight to the left by operating the stop switch 8L. The second volume level can be lowered.

  On the setting screen, in the light amount setting area 52b, the numbers “50%”, “75%”, and “100%” corresponding to the light amount steps that can be set by the player (second light amount step) Is displayed). This is also called light quantity display. Furthermore, among the numbers “50%”, “75%”, and “100%”, the number corresponding to the currently set light amount is highlighted (flashing display, display for changing the color of the selected item, etc.). The The player can change the second light quantity step by moving the highlight by performing a predetermined change operation. For example, the player can move the highlighting to the right by operating the stop switch 8R to increase the second light quantity step, while moving the highlighting to the left by operating the stop switch 8L. The second light intensity step can be lowered.

  Note that switching between the second volume level and the second volume level can be performed by operating the stop switch 8C.

  Further, on the setting screen, a battle effect screen of the teammate character and the enemy character, which is a part of the effect screen that is actually used during the game, is displayed in the character effect area 52c. In the present embodiment, the player can set the volume and the amount of light using this battle effect as a sample. Specifically, if the player increases the second volume level, the volume of the ally character's voice (in the example of FIG. 14, the voice of “Did you come!”) Increases, and the player can decrease the second volume level. As a result, the sound volume of the ally character is reduced. Also, if the player increases the second light intensity step, the light amount on the battle effect screen increases and becomes brighter, and if the player decreases the second light amount step, the light amount on the battle effect screen decreases and darkens.

  In this way, since the actual volume during play and the amount of light can be set by taking the actual play during the game as an example, the player can easily make the settings.

[Relationship between store setting switch state, volume and light intensity]
With reference to FIG. 14, the relationship between the state of the store side setting switch 60 (that is, the set channel), the volume, and the amount of light will be described.

  The channel of the store side setting switch 60 is divided into 16 stages “0” to “F”. In other words, the volume and light intensity levels set by the store clerk (corresponding to the first volume level and the first light intensity level) are divided into 16 levels. Furthermore, the channel of the shop side setting switch 60 is associated with a number that is first highlighted (also referred to as initial display) when the setting screen is displayed.

  For example, when the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is switched to “0”, the initial volume display is “2” and the initial light intensity display is “30%”. When the channel of the shop side setting switch 60 is switched to “9”, the initial display of the volume is “14” and the initial display of the light amount is “100%”. The player can recognize the current volume and light amount by checking the initial display screen (highlighted numbers).

  When the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “A” to “F”, the setting of the second volume level and the second light quantity level is prohibited, and the setting screen is not displayed. For this reason, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “A” to “F”, the initial display is not associated.

  The channel of the store side setting switch 60 is associated with an actual volume range. Note that the number in parentheses in the actual volume range column in FIG. 14 is a volume display corresponding to the second volume level set by the player. That is, it corresponds to the number in the volume setting area 52a in FIG. Note that the volume increases as the value of the actual volume range increases.

  For example, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “0” to “4”, the actual volume is set within the range of “2” to “14”, and the volume at that time is further set. The display is “2” to “14”. When the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “5” to “9”, the actual volume is set within the range of “10” to “22”, and the volume display at that time is displayed. “2” to “14”. Therefore, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “0” to “4”, the second volume level is set to “2”, “3”, “4”,・ ・ When “14” is increased, the actual volume is also increased to “2”, “3”, “4”. Further, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “5” to “9”, the second volume level is set to “2”, “3”, “4”, As the sound level increases to “14”, the actual sound volume increases to “10”, “11”, “12”.

  When the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “A” to “F”, the actual volume becomes a fixed value. For example, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set to “A”, the actual volume is fixed to “2”, and when set to “B”, the actual volume is fixed to “4”. When “C” is set, the actual volume is fixed to “7”, when “D” is set, the actual volume is fixed to “10”, and when “E” is set, the actual volume is Is fixed at “15”, and when “F” is set, the actual volume is fixed at “22”.

  The channel of the store side setting switch 60 is associated with an actual light amount range. The actual light amount range matches the light amount display range corresponding to the second light amount step set by the player. That is, it corresponds to the number in the light amount setting area 52b in FIG. The larger the actual light quantity range value, the larger the light quantity.

  For example, when the channel of the store setting switch 60 is set within the range of “0” to “3”, the actual light quantity is set to any one of “30%”, “65%”, and “100%”. The light quantity display at that time is “30%”, “65%”, and “100%”. When the channel of the shop side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “4” to “9”, the actual light quantity is set to any one of “50%”, “75%”, and “100%” The light quantity display at that time is “50%”, “75%”, and “100%”. Therefore, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “0” to “3”, the second light quantity level is set to “30%”, “65%”, and “ When set to any one of “100%”, the actual light quantity is also set to any one of “30%”, “65%”, and “100%” accordingly. Further, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “4” to “9”, the second light intensity level is set to “50%”, “75%”, and When set to any one of “100%”, the actual light quantity is also set to any one of “50%”, “75%”, and “100%” accordingly.

  When the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of “A” to “F”, the actual light amount becomes a fixed value. For example, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set to “A” or “B”, the actual volume is fixed to “30%”, and when it is set to “C” or “D”, the actual volume is The volume is fixed at “75%”, and when set to “E” or “F”, the actual volume is fixed at “100%”.

[Player side production setting process]
The player side effect setting process executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. The player side effect setting process is a process executed when the player changes the setting of the effect mode during the game. By executing the player side effect setting process, the player can set the volume level in the effect (second volume level) and the light level in the effect (second light level level). .

  The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the player side setting switch 70 has been operated (S150). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the player side setting switch 70 has not been operated (N in S150), the player side effect setting process ends.

  On the other hand, when determining that the player-side setting switch 70 has been operated (Y in S150), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the door opening detection switch 25 is in the ON state (S151). When the sub control unit 91 determines that the door opening detection switch 25 is in the OFF state, that is, the front door 1b is open (N in S151), the player side effect setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines that the door opening detection switch 25 is in the ON state, that is, the front door 1b is closed (Y in S151), the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is “A”. It is determined whether it is within the range of “F” (S152). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is within the range of “A” to “F” (Y in S152), the second volume level and the second light quantity level by the player are determined. In order to limit (prohibit) the setting, the player side effect setting process is terminated. In this case, the sound volume and the light amount are set based on the channel setting of the player side setting switch 70 (that is, the first sound volume step and the first light amount step).

  On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines that the channel setting of the store setting switch 60 is not within the range of “A” to “F” (N in S152), the setting screen shown in FIG. 13 is displayed on the liquid crystal display. 51, and an initial display is performed according to the channel setting of the store setting switch 60 (S153).

  For example, FIG. 13 shows an example of a setting screen when the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is within the range of “4” to “9”. In this case, the volume setting area 52a displays the volume from “2” to “14”, and the light quantity setting area 52b displays the light quantities of “50%”, “75%”, and “100%”. Is done. Further, in the volume setting area 52a, initial display in which “10” is highlighted is performed, and in the light amount setting area 52b, initial display in which “75%” is highlighted is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the setting screen is displayed by operating the player side setting switch 70 when the front door 1b is closed, but then continues even after the front door 1b is opened. The setting screen is displayed. For this reason, after the front door 1b is closed again, the setting screen before opening is continuously displayed. That is, once the setting screen is displayed, the setting screen continues to be displayed even when the front door 1b is opened.

  After displaying the setting screen, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the volume or the light amount has been changed based on the changing operation using the player's stop switch (S154). If the sub-control unit 91 determines that the volume or the amount of light has not been changed within a predetermined period (N in S154), the process proceeds to S159.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the volume or the amount of light has been changed (Y in S154), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is within the range of “A” to “F”. (S155). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 is within the range of “A” to “F” (Y in S155), the second volume level and the second light quantity level are determined by the player. In order to limit (prohibit) the setting, the process proceeds to S159.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 is not within the range of “A” to “F” (N in S155), it is determined whether or not the changed target is a volume. Determination is made (S156). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the changed target is not the volume but the light amount (N in S156), the sub-control unit 91 determines the light amount in the effect based on the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 and the player. Is set to a light amount corresponding to the selected light amount setting (S158). In the light quantity setting area 52b of FIG. 13, the highlighting moves based on the selected light quantity, and in the character effect area 52c, the light quantity of the battle effect screen changes based on the selected light quantity. Thereafter, the sub control unit 91 proceeds to the process of S159.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the changed target is the volume (Y in S156), the sub-control unit 91 executes a volume change operation process (S157), and then proceeds to the process of S159.

  The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an end operation has been performed in the process of S159 (S159). This end operation is performed by long-pressing the player side setting switch 70.

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the end operation has not been performed within the predetermined period (N in S159), the process returns to S154. On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the end operation has been performed (Y in S159), the display of the setting screen is ended (S160), and the player side effect setting process is ended. When the player-side effect setting process ends, the sound volume set based on the first sound volume stage and the second sound volume stage and the light intensity set based on the first light intensity stage and the second light intensity stage are reflected in the effect. The

[Volume change operation processing]
With reference to FIG. 16, the sound volume changing operation process executed by the sub-control unit 91 in S157 of FIG. 15 will be described.

  The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the confirmation sound output timer is counting (S170). In the present embodiment, when the volume is changed by the player's change operation, the highlighting moves in the volume setting area 52a of FIG. 13 based on the selected volume. Further, a confirmation sound is output using a battle effect performed in the volume setting area 52a. For example, as shown in the example of FIG. 13, the voice “Did you come!” Is output as a confirmation sound. By outputting the confirmation sound, the player can confirm the volume after the change. The confirmation sound output timer counts according to the output time of the confirmation sound, and when the count value reaches a predetermined value, the timer is up and stops counting.

  When it is determined that the confirmation sound output timer is not counting (N in S170), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the player has performed a change operation to the maximum volume that can be changed in the second volume level ( S171). When it is determined that the operation has been changed to the maximum volume (Y in S171), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the volume has already been changed to the maximum volume (S172).

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the volume has not yet been changed to the maximum volume (N in S172), the player selects the reference volume based on the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 and the player. The volume is set according to the set volume (S177). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 outputs the confirmation sound of the volume set in the process of S177 from the speakers 53 and 54 (S178), and proceeds to the process of S179.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the volume has already been changed to the maximum volume (Y in S172), the reference setting based on the channel setting of the store setting switch 60 and the currently selected maximum volume setting The confirmation sound of the sound volume corresponding to the sound, that is, the confirmation sound of the maximum sound volume corresponding to the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is output from the speakers 53 and 54 (S178), and the process proceeds to S179.

  If the sub-control unit 91 determines in the process of S171 that the change operation has not been performed to the maximum volume (N in S171), whether or not the player has performed the change operation to the minimum volume that can be changed in the second volume level. Is determined (S171). When it is determined that the operation has been changed to the minimum volume (Y in S174), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the volume has already been changed to the minimum volume (S175).

  If the sub-control unit 91 determines that the volume has already been changed to the minimum volume (Y in S175), the sub-control unit 91 responds to the reference setting based on the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 and the currently selected minimum volume setting. The confirmation sound of the sound volume, that is, the confirmation sound of the minimum sound volume corresponding to the channel setting of the store setting switch 60 is output from the speakers 53 and 54 (S176), and the process proceeds to S179.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the operation has not been changed to the minimum volume (N in S174), or determines that the volume has not yet been changed to the minimum volume (N in S175), the process of S177 is performed. Migrate to

  In the process of S179, the sub-control unit 91 starts counting the confirmation sound output timer (S179), and ends the volume change operation process.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines in the processing of S170 that the confirmation sound output timer is counting (Y in S170), the sub control unit 91 decrements the count of the confirmation sound output timer by 1 (S180). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the timer is up when the count value of the confirmation sound output timer reaches a predetermined value (S181). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the timer is not up (N in S181), the volume changing operation process is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines that the timer has expired (Y in S181), the sub control unit 91 ends the output of the confirmation sound (S182), and ends the volume change operation process.

  As described above, when the player operates the player side setting switch 70, it is possible to set the volume and the amount of light in the effect during the game. That is, the setting screen is displayed and the volume and light quantity can be set on condition that the slot machine 1 is powered on, the front door 1b is closed, and the player setting switch 70 is operated. It is.

  Here, when the front door 1b is opened, the outside of the front door 1b may approach an adjacent slot machine. In such a case, a person other than the player, for example, a player sitting next to the player may touch the player-side setting switch 70 to operate it. In addition, when the operation of resolving the clogged medals while opening the front door 1b or the operation of changing the setting value of the payout rate, the store clerk touches and operates the player side setting switch 70 without noticing. There is also a fear.

  However, in the present embodiment, even if the player side setting switch 70 is operated by a person other than the player who plays in the slot machine 1, setting of the volume and the light amount is prohibited when the front door 1b is opened. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the volume and light amount from being set with contents not intended by the player.

  Furthermore, even if the front door 1b is once opened while the setting screen is displayed when the front door 1b is closed, the setting screen is continuously displayed. For this reason, even if the front door 1b is once opened by the work of solving the clogged medals during setting, the volume and light quantity are continuously set when the front door 1b is closed again thereafter. be able to. Therefore, the convenience of the player is improved and no dissatisfaction is felt.

  In the present embodiment, the initial display of the volume and the light amount, that is, the volume and the light amount that are initially highlighted when the setting screen is displayed are the channel setting states (first volume level, Depending on the first light intensity step). For example, as shown in FIG. 14, if the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is changed from “1” to “3”, the initial display of the volume is also changed from “3” to “6”, and the initial display of the light amount is performed. Is also changed from “30%” to “60%”. If the initial display of the sound volume and the light amount is constant regardless of the channel setting state of the store side setting switch 60, the player misidentifies the actual sound volume and light amount. For example, regardless of whether the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60 is “1” or “3”, if the initial display of the volume is always “2”, the player misidentifies the actual volume.

  However, since the initial display of the sound volume and the light amount changes according to the channel setting state (first sound volume step, first light amount step) of the store side setting switch 60, the player sets the channel of the store side setting switch 60. It is easy to grasp the state of the sound, and the actual volume will not be mistaken. Thereby, the player can suitably set the volume and the amount of light.

  Furthermore, since the initial display of the volume and the light quantity is different between when the first volume stage and the first light quantity stage are the highest stage and when the first stage is the lowest stage, the actual volume and light quantity are less likely to be mistaken. The volume and light amount can be set suitably.

  When the initial display of the volume and the light amount is the first sound volume step or the first light amount step other than the highest step, the second sound volume step (“2” to “13”) other than the highest step or the second light amount step (“30”). % ”,“ 65% ”,“ 50% ”,“ 75% ”) and the second volume level (“ 14 ”) that is the highest level when the first volume level and the first light intensity level are the highest levels. Or the second light quantity step (“100%”). For this reason, the actual sound volume and light amount are not easily misidentified, and the player can adjust the sound volume and light amount suitably. Furthermore, the volume and light quantity do not become larger than the settings at the game store side. For this reason, the game store side can prevent unintentional loud sound output or lighting with bright light by setting the first volume level and the first light quantity level to the maximum.

  When the channel setting of the store side setting switch 60 is changed, the first volume level and the first light level are set (changed) for the first time when the setting screen is displayed, and the actual volume and light level are reflected. That is, even if the store clerk changes the channel setting of the store-side setting switch 60, it is not reflected in the volume or light amount at that time, and then the player operates the player-side setting switch 70 to display the setting screen. Only when the display of the setting screen is finished is the sound volume and light quantity reflected. For example, normally, since the player cannot set the first volume level or the first light level, even if the first volume level or the first light level is changed, the player can change the volume and light level before the change. Although it may be desired, even in such a case, the player can recognize the change in the volume and the amount of light by displaying the setting screen. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the volume and light amount from being changed at a timing not intended by the player.

  At the time of setting the second volume stage, a confirmation sound using the sound of the battle effect is output, so that the volume setting can be confirmed while listening to the actual effect sound, and the player can easily set the volume. be able to. Furthermore, since the light amount of the battle effect screen changes at the time of setting the second light amount step, the light amount setting can be confirmed while looking at the actual effect screen, and the player can easily set the light amount. it can.

  Since “A” to “F” for restricting the volume and light amount adjustment by the player are prepared as channels of the store side setting switch 60, the player side volume setting and light amount setting can be restricted. Setting with unintended volume and light quantity can be prevented.

  In the volume change operation process, it is possible to invalidate the volume change operation while the confirmation sound is being output by first determining whether the confirmation sound output timer is counting. For this reason, even if the player performs a change operation continuously in a short period of time, it is possible to prevent the volume adjustment unintended by the player from being performed.

  Furthermore, when the player tries to lower the volume even though the current volume is the minimum, a confirmation sound with the minimum volume is output. In addition, when the player tries to increase the volume even though the current volume is the maximum, a confirmation sound with the maximum volume is output. For this reason, it is possible to make the player recognize that the operation is outside the range where the volume can be set, and to call attention.

[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.

[About store settings]
In the present embodiment, the store clerk was able to set a payout rate, a production volume setting, a production light quantity setting, and a power saving mode as settings relating to the game. However, the store clerk sets the main side (the configuration included in the game control board 40 such as the main control unit 41 and the configuration connected to the game control board 40) and the sub side (the effect control board 90 such as the sub control unit 91). Are not limited to the settings included in the above and the configuration connected to the presentation control board 90), and other settings may be possible.

  For example, the store clerk may be able to set the pressure (press) and hardness when operating various operating means such as the start switch 7 and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R as the main setting, It may be possible to set the lighting and extinguishing control of various lighting means such as the charging request LED 17 and the start valid LED and the lighting condition thereof.

  For example, the store clerk may be able to set the pressure and hardness when operating various operation means such as the production switch 56 as the setting on the sub side. As long as the slot machine has an RTC (real time clock) for measuring time, the store clerk may be able to set the time in the RTC as the setting on the sub-side. If the slot machine can be controlled to a plurality of types of effect modes (for example, the effect mode in which character A is the leading role and the effect mode in which character B is the leading role), the store clerk can set the effect mode as the setting on the sub-side. It may be. The store clerk may be able to set the error notification mode and execution frequency that are executed when the medal is jammed or illegal, or when the stop switch is not operated in the recommended procedure, as the setting on the sub side. Further, the store clerk may be able to set the deletion or display of the game history (for example, the number of games, the number of bonus winnings, the number of payouts, etc.) as the setting on the sub side.

  Furthermore, a unit for switching between the main-side setting and the sub-side setting as described above may be provided. For example, FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a setting screen on the store side in a modified example. With reference to FIG. 17, switching between the main-side setting and the sub-side setting will be described.

  When the slot machine 1 is powered on, the front door 1b is opened, and the store clerk performs a call operation to display the setting screen on the store side, the setting screen shown in FIG. The hall menu screen is displayed. On the hall menu screen, one of a mode for setting on the main side and a mode for setting on the sub side can be selected.

  When the main-side setting mode is selected, as shown in FIG. 17B, there is a screen on which either one of the payout rate setting and the switch pressing setting, which is an example of the main-side setting, can be selected. Is displayed. When the payout rate setting is selected, as shown in FIG. 17C, a screen on which any one of the setting values 1 to 6 can be selected is displayed.

  On the other hand, when the sub-side setting mode is selected, as shown in FIG. 17D, any one of the setting of the volume, the setting of the light amount, and the setting of the power saving mode, which is an example of the setting on the sub-side, A selectable screen is displayed. When the volume setting is selected, as shown in FIG. 17E, a screen on which any one of 0 to F can be selected is displayed.

  In this way, the store clerk can selectively switch between the main-side setting and the sub-side setting, so that it is possible to easily make settings related to the game. In addition, a setting screen (for example, a hall menu screen) for switching between the main-side setting and the sub-side setting is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 based on one operation (for example, a call operation). This makes it possible to make settings related to the game more easily and easily.

[About player settings]
In the present embodiment, the player can set the production volume and the production light quantity as settings relating to the game. However, the player sets the main side (configuration included in the game control board 40 such as the main control unit 41 and the configuration connected to the game control board 40) and the sub side (effect control board such as the sub control unit 91). The configuration included in 90 and the configuration connected to the production control board 90, etc.) may be other settings.

  For example, the player may be able to set the pressure (press) and hardness when operating various operating means such as the start switch 7 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R as the main setting. Further, it may be possible to set the lighting and extinguishing control of various lighting means such as the input request LED 17 and the start valid LED and the lighting condition thereof.

  For example, the player may be able to set the pressure and hardness when operating various operation means such as the effect switch 56 as the sub-side setting. The player may be able to set the effect mode as the setting on the sub side, or may be able to set characters, music, etc. appearing in the set effect mode. The player may be able to set the power saving mode as the setting on the sub side. The player may be able to set the deletion or display of game history (for example, the number of games, the number of bonus winnings, the number of payouts, etc.) as the setting on the sub side. Even if the player can display the password for managing the game history and input the password by communicating with the external server via the Internet with a portable terminal or the like as a setting on the sub side Good.

[About store operation]
In the present embodiment, in order for the store clerk to set the payout rate, it is necessary to operate the setting key switch 37 provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100 inside the housing 1a. In addition, in order to perform the reference setting of the volume and the light amount, it is necessary to operate the store side setting switch 60 provided inside the front door 1b. Therefore, only the store clerk who can open the front door 1b can set the payout rate by operating the setting key switch 37. Similarly, only the store clerk who can open the front door 1b is the store side. By operating the setting switch 60, it was possible to set the reference of volume and light quantity.

  However, the operation means operated by the store clerk at the time of setting may be provided inside the housing 1a or inside the front door 1b, or provided outside the housing 1a or outside the front door 1b. It may be. For example, an operation means with a key that can be unlocked only by a store clerk may be provided outside the front door 1b.

  In the present embodiment, the operating means is provided outside the housing 1a and outside the front door 1b, and even if a person other than the store clerk can operate the operating means, unless the front door 1b is opened. Cannot set the payout rate, nor can it set the reference for the amount and quantity of light. For this reason, it can prevent that the setting regarding a game is performed improperly. In view of the fact that only the store clerk can open the front door 1b, the operating means that can be operated only by the store clerk is preferably provided inside the housing 1a or inside the front door 1b.

  Further, the operating means that can be operated only by the store clerk at the time of setting may be one that uses operating means operated by the player during a game or the like, similar to the setting of the power saving mode. For example, a game-related setting may be made by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in a special order that only the store clerk knows.

  Note that the operating means for setting the power saving mode may also be provided at any location inside the housing 1a or inside the front door 1b.

  The operation means for setting the payout rate, the operation means for setting the volume and light quantity reference, and the operation means for setting the power saving mode are different means as in this embodiment. Alternatively, all or some of these may be common means.

[Settings on the player side]
In the present embodiment, in order for the player to set the volume and the amount of light, it is necessary to operate the player side setting switch 70 provided outside the front door 1b.

  However, the operation means that the player can operate at the time of setting is not limited to the outside of the front door 1b, but may be provided outside the housing 1a that is difficult to operate, such as the side surface or the upper surface of the housing 1a. . In this way, even when the front door 1b is opened, there is no possibility that a player or a store clerk sitting next touches the operation means to operate.

  The operation means that can be operated by the player may be provided inside the housing 1a or inside the front door 1b. In this case, it is only necessary for the player to be able to operate by exposing the operating means to the outside, for example, a hole is formed in the front door 1b.

  Furthermore, the operation means that can be operated by the player may be one using an operation means operated by the player during a game or the like. For example, the volume and light quantity may be set by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in a special order.

  The operation means that can be operated by the player includes an operation rod that is held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation rod). It may be a provided stick controller. The player can select an item by moving the icon displayed on the screen by defeating the operation stick, and can determine the selected item by pressing the trigger button. Also good. Alternatively, the operation means that can be operated by the player may be a jog dial or a cross key.

[Means to prohibit store settings]
In the present embodiment, even if the operating means is operated, settings relating to the game are prohibited when the front door 1b is closed. For example, even when the setting key switch 37 is operated, the setting of the payout rate is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed. Even when the store side setting switch 60 is operated, the reference setting of the volume and the light amount is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed. Even if all the stop switches are pressed for a long time, the setting relating to the game is prohibited when the front door 1b is closed.

  However, the present invention is not limited to such a method, and settings relating to games may be prohibited by other methods. For example, when the front door 1b is closed, the operation means itself may not be operated. For example, when the front door 1b is closed, even if the operation means can be operated, the input signal resulting from the operation may not be effectively received by the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91. For example, when the front door 1b is closed, even if an input signal based on the operation of the operating means is effectively received by the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91, the process based on the input signal is not executed. There may be.

  Further, if the setting screen is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 17 and settings relating to the game are possible, the setting screen is displayed when the front door 1b is closed. It may not be. Or when the front door 1b is closed, even if a setting screen is displayed, the setting regarding a game may not be possible.

[Means to prohibit player settings]
In the present embodiment, even if the operating means is operated, settings relating to the game are prohibited when the front door 1b is open. For example, even if the player side setting switch 70 is operated, the setting of the volume and the amount of light is prohibited when the front door 1b is opened.

  However, the present invention is not limited to such a method, and settings relating to games may be prohibited by other methods. For example, when the front door 1b is open, the operation means itself may not be operated. For example, when the front door 1b is open, even if the operation means can be operated, an input signal by the operation may not be effectively received by the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91. For example, when the front door 1b is open, even if an input signal based on the operation of the operation means is effectively received by the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91, the process based on the input signal is not executed. There may be.

  Further, if the setting screen is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 17 and settings relating to the game are possible, the setting screen is displayed when the front door 1b is opened. It may not be. Alternatively, when the front door 1b is open, even if the setting screen is displayed, it may not be possible to make settings related to the game.

[Volume and light intensity settings]
In the present embodiment, the store clerk operates the store-side setting switch 60, so that the reference setting of the volume and the amount of light (setting of the first volume level and the first light level) can be performed. In addition, the player can set the volume and the amount of light (setting the second volume level and the second light level) by operating the player side setting switch 70. In addition, regarding the volume setting, if the player tries to set a volume that exceeds the volume limit even though the volume is currently at the maximum or minimum, the limit volume (maximum volume, The confirmation sound of (minimum volume) was output. However, the setting of the volume and the amount of light is not limited to the example of the present embodiment, but may be other examples.

  For example, any one of the setting of the first volume level by the store clerk and the setting of the second volume level by the player may not be possible. Any one of the setting of the first light intensity level by the store clerk and the setting of the second light intensity level by the player may not be possible.

  Not only the confirmation sound is output when the volume is set, but lighting means such as the effect effect LED 52 may be confirmed and lit. The confirmation sound and the confirmation lighting may be performed simultaneously. The confirmation lighting may be performed instead of the confirmation sound only when the player attempts to set the sound volume beyond the limit value even though the current volume is the maximum or minimum. The confirmation lighting may be performed in addition to the confirmation sound only when the player tries to set the sound volume beyond the limit value even though the current volume is the maximum or minimum. The tone color of the confirmation sound may change only when the player tries to set the sound volume beyond the limit value even though the current volume is the maximum or minimum. The confirmation light may be changed to blinking only when the player tries to set the sound volume beyond the limit value even though the current volume is the maximum or minimum. The confirmation sound may not be output when the player attempts to set the sound volume beyond the limit value even though the current volume is the maximum or minimum.

  When the operation interval from one operation to another operation is shorter than the time for outputting the confirmation sound corresponding to the one operation, the volume is changed to the other operation and the other operation is performed. The confirmation sound having a volume corresponding to the volume set by the setting may not be output. Furthermore, when the confirmation sound is not output a plurality of times, a confirmation sound corresponding to the volume set by the latest operation may be output after outputting the confirmation sound corresponding to one operation.

  Not only the sound volume setting but also the light intensity setting, the player exceeds the light intensity limit value even though the current light intensity is the maximum or minimum, as in this embodiment or modification. Special control (for example, control that maximizes or minimizes the amount of light for confirmation lighting) may be performed.

  The display showing the second volume level and the second light quantity level is not limited to the example shown in FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, the second volume level may be displayed as a bar with a number of squares corresponding to the second volume level. In this case, when an operation unit such as a volume adjustment button is operated at the beginning of the demonstration, a bar is first displayed as an initial display, and the subsequent operation of the volume adjustment button (in FIG. 18, the volume, that is, the second volume level). The number of squares may be increased or decreased (decrease by 1 in FIG. 18) according to the lowering operation.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 19, when the second volume level is displayed as a bar with the number of squares corresponding to the second volume level and an operation means such as a volume control button is operated at the beginning of the demonstration, A bar with the number of squares increased or decreased in response to the above operation (in FIG. 19, an operation for decreasing the volume, that is, the second volume level) may be displayed first. In this case, a virtual bar before the increase / decrease may be set as the initial display. As described above, the initial display may indicate a volume level corresponding to the first volume level after the first operation and before the second operation, and is not actually displayed. It may be.

  For example, the second volume level is not limited to one level that changes every time the first volume level changes by one level, but may change one level when the first volume level changes a plurality of levels. Good. That is, the first volume level and the second volume level do not have to change one to one.

  In the present embodiment, since “A” to “F” for limiting the volume and light amount adjustment by the player are prepared, the volume setting and light amount setting on the player side can be limited. It may be one that restricts only the volume setting or restricts only the light amount setting on the player side.

  Although the volume and the amount of light to be highlighted are changed by the change operation by the stop switch and the setting content is reflected in the effect when the end operation is performed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the setting content may be reflected in the effect every time the volume or the amount of light to be highlighted is changed by the change operation. The first volume stage and the first light quantity stage are not limited to those that are reflected when the setting screen is displayed, but are not reflected when the setting screen is displayed. When the player performs a change operation, One volume level and a first light intensity level may be set. Alternatively, the first volume level and the first light intensity level are set before the setting screen is displayed (for example, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set), and the first volume level and the first light level level are changed during the change operation by the player. A change in volume or a change in light amount based on one light amount step may be set.

  In the volume change operation processing of FIG. 16, first, it is determined whether or not the confirmation sound output timer is counting, thereby invalidating the volume change operation while the confirmation sound is being output. Not exclusively. For example, when a volume change operation performed while a confirmation sound is being output is enabled and a new volume is set, the confirmation sound is output after the previous confirmation sound is finished. It may be. As a result, when the player performs a change operation continuously for a short period of time, the confirmation sound is continuously output, and there is no possibility that the player will misunderstand the confirmation sound. It is easy to grasp which volume it is. Further, when the volume is newly set while the previous confirmation sound is being output, the confirmation sound based on this new setting may not be output.

[Display of setting screen]
In the present embodiment, the setting screen is continuously displayed when the front door 1b is opened while the setting screen is displayed when the front door 1b is closed. Not exclusively. For example, when the front door 1b is opened with the setting screen displayed when the front door 1b is closed, the setting screen is temporarily stopped, and then the setting screen before opening after the front door 1b is opened again. May be displayed again. In this way, even if the front door 1b is once opened during the setting, the setting can be performed from the continuation before the opening, and the convenience of the player is improved and the player does not feel dissatisfied.

  A period during which the setting screen can be displayed may be determined. For example, the display of the setting screen may be stopped when 10 minutes have elapsed since the setting screen was displayed, regardless of whether or not the front door 1b is closed. Furthermore, the period during which the setting screen can be displayed may be determined only when the front door 1b is opened. For example, the setting screen may continue to be displayed even if 10 minutes have elapsed while the front door 1b is closed, but the setting screen may not be displayed if 10 minutes have elapsed while the front door 1b is opened.

  After the period during which the setting screen can be displayed has passed and the setting screen is not displayed, the screen may be switched to a predetermined screen other than the setting screen such as a demo screen.

  The display of the setting screen may be terminated based on the player's termination operation, or may be terminated with the passage of time. Furthermore, the display of the setting screen may be terminated by either the player's termination operation or the passage of time.

[Allowable timing for input / settlement after replay winning]
Even if the timing at which the insertion (credit) is permitted after the replay winning is performed when the automatic betting by the replay winning is started, the timing of the automatic betting by the replay winning is determined as to the timing at which the settlement is allowed after the replay winning. You may make it be at the time of completion.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10C and 10D, the timing at which insertion (credit) / settlement is allowed after the replay winning is at the start or completion of the automatic BET by the replay winning. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a timing at which a predetermined condition is satisfied after the start or completion of the automatic BET by replay winning. The predetermined condition may be satisfied when a predetermined time elapses, or may be satisfied when a predetermined process ends. As an example in which the predetermined condition is satisfied after a predetermined time has elapsed after completion of the automatic BET by the replay winning, for example, the BET command (with BET sound) set in S14 of FIG. When the average time required for the completion of the third BET sound output based on the command is time A, the predetermined condition is satisfied when time A has elapsed since the determination of Y in S17. When the average time required until the BET command (no BET sound) set in S15 of FIG. 7 is output to the sub-control unit 91 and received is time B, a predetermined condition is satisfied. May be established when the time B elapses after S is determined to be Y in S17. After the determination in S17 is Y, the process may be shifted to S20 when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, the example in which the first replay, the second replay, and the third replay are provided as the type of the replaying role has been described. As such, only one of the re-game players may be provided.

  In this embodiment, an example is described in which insertion after a replay winning is allowed regardless of the type of re-game player, but this is not limiting, and insertion after a re-play winning is determined according to the type of re-game player. You may comprise so that it may be accept | permitted. For example, the insertion may not be permitted after the first replay winning, but the insertion may be permitted only after the second or third replay winning. In other words, it may be possible to improve the convenience without bothering the player by making it possible to allow the player to insert it only when it is difficult to notice that the re-game display result has been derived.

  In the present embodiment, an example is described in which settlement after a replay winning is allowed regardless of the type of re-game player, but not limited to this, settlement after a re-play winning is performed according to the type of re-game player. You may comprise so that it may be accept | permitted. For example, payment may not be allowed after the first replay winning, but payment may be allowed only after the second or third replay winning. That is, it may be possible to improve the convenience without bothering the player so that the settlement is allowed only when it is difficult to notice that the re-game display result has been derived.

[About replay symbol combinations]
In the present embodiment, the example in which the symbol combination of the first replay is configured only from the same symbol (“replay”) has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one symbol and the one symbol are combined. You may comprise so that an external shape may be comprised from a similar pattern. Symbols with similar outer shapes refer to symbols that share the same aesthetics (impressions) caused by the visual perception of the player who is the consumer, and as a result are the same symbols conceptually. A design that can be recognized (it is difficult to recognize as a different design). For example, if one symbol is a symbol with the shape of “REPLAY” surrounded by an ellipse, the character “REPLAY” is underlined and the symbol with the shape surrounded by the ellipse is one. It can be said that the design is similar in shape to the design.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol combination of the third replay is the same symbol (“replay”) as the symbol of the first replay, and a different symbol (“black 7” whose outer shape is not the same or similar to the symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may include symbols similar to those of the first replay, and may not be the same as or similar to the symbols of the first replay. It may consist only of symbols. In this case, the different symbol may be a symbol not included in any of the winning symbol combinations other than the replay (for example, a symbol with a star mark), and included in the winning symbol combination other than the replay. The symbol (for example, “black 7”) may be used.

  In this embodiment, two types of watermelon symbol combinations are shown, but only one “watermelon-watermelon-BAR” is a watermelon symbol combination, and the other “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is the third. It is good also as a symbol combination of replay. As a result, the symbol combination of the third replay is composed only of a different symbol that is not the same as or similar to the symbol of the first replay, and the symbol is included in the symbol combination of the watermelon prize other than the replay. Become. As a result, when the third replay wins, the player has the impression that the watermelon has won, and the impression that it is necessary to set the number of bets to start the next game. Can be held by a player.

  Symbol combinations related to replay (for example, “Replay-Replay-Replay”, “Black 7-Replay-Replay”, “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon”, etc.) are all replay winnings when stopped on the winning line. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a predetermined symbol combination different from the above symbol combination is determined as a symbol combination for generating a replay winning, and the predetermined symbol combination is stopped on the winning line In addition, the symbol combination may be stopped on an invalid line different from the winning line. Specifically, among the winning lines L1 to L5, the winning line is only L1, and the winning lines L2 to L5 are invalid lines that do not generate a winning even if a predetermined symbol combination that generates a winning is stopped. It may be configured that the symbol combination is stopped at any one of the invalid lines L2 to L5 when a predetermined symbol combination that causes replay is stopped on the winning line L1. Even in this case, the replay winning is generated when the predetermined symbol combination is stopped on the winning line, but may appear to be generated when the symbol combination is stopped on the invalid line. it can.

  Furthermore, in the case of such a configuration, the two types shown as the watermelon symbol combinations are used as they are to generate a watermelon prize, and the third replay symbol combination is “watermelon-watermelon” among the watermelon symbol combinations. -It is good also as a symbol combination which stops on a winning line when "watermelon" stops on an invalid line. This makes it possible to think that “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” has won a watermelon when it is stopped on a straight line, and the impression that it is necessary to set the number of bets to start the next game. Can be held by a player.

[Freeze after replay winning]
You may make it perform control (what is called freeze) which delays progress of a game until a predetermined cancellation | release condition is satisfied after a replay winning. For example, when it is determined NO in S18 of FIG. 7 and credit is possible, the process may not be shifted to S20 until a predetermined release condition is satisfied. The predetermined release condition may be satisfied when a predetermined period elapses, or may be satisfied when a predetermined operation is detected.

  A flow path switching solenoid 30 is provided in the flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4. Freeze release for detecting medals from the flow path switching solenoid 30 to the medal insertion section 4 side (upstream side) is performed. A sensor A may be provided, and a predetermined release condition may be satisfied when a medal is detected by the freeze release sensor A during the freeze. When the game is started, the flow path switching solenoid is turned off as shown in S48 of FIG. 8, so that the state is maintained even at the end of the game including the time of winning the replay until the processing at S20 after the game is finished. Even if a medal is inserted, it is discharged from the medal payout exit 9.

  However, when a medal is inserted during the freeze generated after winning the replay, the freeze is released when the medal is detected by the freeze release sensor A, and the process of S20 is performed. The switching solenoid is turned on, and the medal is detected by the inserted medal sensor 31 arranged on the downstream side of the flow path switching solenoid, and credit is added in S40 without being discharged from the medal payout opening 9. As a result, even after a replay winning (when the credit counter has not reached 50), the next game cannot be started unless a medal is inserted as in the case of winning a small role or not. be able to. In the case of such a configuration, when the “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” that makes it seem that a watermelon winning is stopped as shown in the “About replay symbol combination” column, the third line is stopped. When configured to generate replay winnings, it is possible to make the player think that a watermelon has been won from the symbol combination at the end of the game, and it is necessary to set the number of bets to start the next game. The player can have an impression of being there. Freeze is released by the inserted medal, but the medal that triggered the release of the freeze is credited without being discharged from the medal payout opening 9, so that the player does not feel annoyed. Can be improved.

  As described in the section “Permitted / Settlement Allowable Timing after Replay Winning”, an automatic BET by replay winning is started (or started) at the timing at which insertion (credit) / settlement is allowed after replay winning. Even if it is a case, you may make it perform control (what is called freeze) which delays progress of a game until predetermined cancellation | release conditions are satisfied similarly to said example. In the first example, for example, the timing at which the betting number setting starts (after it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not 50), and in the second example, for example, the timing at which interruption of interrupt processing is permitted. In this case, freezes may be generated, and the same effect as the above-described example can be obtained.

  In addition, when freezing occurs after a replay winning, after the freezing is canceled, the process of lighting the 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16 sequentially by the replay winning, the replaying LED 20 and the start valid LED 18 (waiting) Performs the process of turning on the LED 19) during the wait. In the above example, an example has been described in which the freeze release condition is established when a medal is detected by the freeze release sensor A. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in addition to this, a single BET switch 5 or a MAXBET switch It may be configured to be established also by an operation to 6.

[About checkout processing]
In the present embodiment, regarding the settlement process, when the settlement switch 10 is operated in the state where the bet number is set by inserting a medal or by operating the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6, FIG. In S56, when NO is determined and the betting number settlement process is performed in S57, and then the settlement switch 10 is operated again, the result is determined as S in S56 and the credit settlement process is performed in S59. That is, the first settlement operation In the above example, the bet amount is settled in the above and the credit settlement is performed in the next settlement operation. However, the checkout process is not limited to such a pattern, but may be performed in the following pattern.

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

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

  Pattern c: The bet amount adjustment may be performed first by a single settlement operation, and then the credit settlement may be performed subsequently. For example, if NO is determined in S56, credit settlement may be performed after the betting number settlement is performed, and credit settlement may be performed when it is determined Y in S56.

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

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

[About BET sound]
In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which a BET sound is output when an automatic BET is placed after the first replay winning, and no BET sound is output when an automatic BET is placed after the second or third replay winning. However, regardless of the type of replay that has been won, a BET sound may not be output when an automatic BET is placed, and a BET sound may be output when an automatic BET is placed.

  In the present embodiment, the example in which the presence / absence of a BET sound is determined according to the type of the BET command has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and by determining the type of re-game player who has won a prize by the winning determination command, You may make it discriminate | determine the presence or absence of a BET sound.

  In the present embodiment, an example of performing a process of sequentially turning on the 1BETLED14, the 2BETLED15, and the 3BETLED16 according to the value of the BET counter after the value of the BET counter is added regardless of the type of the re-game player who won the prize. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the process of turning on the 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 in order is performed only after an automatic BET is placed after the first replay winning, and the automatic BET is placed after the second or third replay winning. The processing may not be performed after being performed.

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which when a medal is inserted after the second or third replay winning, a credit command (with a BET sound) is output in S39 and a BET sound is output. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a BET sound may be output regardless of the type of replay that has been won. For example, in S36, it may be determined whether or not a replay prize has been won.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which a BET sound is output up to a specified number when credits are added after a replay win has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the case where credits are added. Even when the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, a BET sound may be output up to a specified number according to the operation.

[About pachinko machines]
As described above, in the present embodiment and the modification, the slot machine 1 has been described. However, the slot machine may be replaced with a pachinko gaming machine 200 described below. The pachinko gaming machine 200 includes a part of the same configuration as the slot machine 1, and the description of the same configuration / process will be omitted, and a different configuration / process will be described.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 200, an effect display device composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. When the game ball wins a predetermined winning opening, the special variation display device displays at least one of the special first special symbol and the second special symbol in a variable manner, and the effect display device displays the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Among them, a variation display (also referred to as variable display, update display, or cyclic display) of effect symbols (decorative symbols) synchronized with at least one variation display is performed. The variation display of the effect symbols is executed in various variations such as scroll display. In the effect display device, an effect symbol display area for displaying an effect symbol on the display screen is provided. In the effect symbol display area, for example, three (plural) of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are provided. There is a symbol display area as a display area for variably displaying effect symbols.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 200, a game ball has won a predetermined winning opening, but a predetermined starting condition is satisfied (when the variable display due to the stored memory that is not the big hit game and has been started and won first) has been established. If not, it is stored as reserved storage information within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). The on-hold storage information is information for specifying whether or not to control to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit state), for example.

  The pachinko gaming machine 200 becomes “hit” if the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific symbol combination (hit symbol combination) in the variable display resulting from the on-hold storage, and is controlled to a specific gaming state.

  In such a pachinko gaming machine 200, as shown in FIG. 20, a front frame (also referred to as a cell) 100b and a glass door 100c can be opened and closed with respect to a frame-shaped outer frame 100a with the left side edge as a swing center. Is provided.

  A pair of upper and lower engaging protrusions 104 and 106 are provided near the edge of the front frame 100b opposite to the center of swinging. The engaging protrusions 104 and 106 are pressed downward by a spring (not shown). On the other hand, engagement receiving pieces 105 and 107 are provided at positions facing the engagement protrusions 104 and 106 of the outer frame 100a. By pressing the front frame 100b in the open state against the outer frame 100a, the engagement protrusions 104, 106 get over the engagement receiving pieces 105, 107, and the engagement protrusions 104, 106 are moved downward by the biasing force of the spring in the state of getting over. Moved and locked. In this way, the front frame 100b can be closed with respect to the outer frame 100a.

  The store clerk inserts the key into a key hole (not shown) and performs a release operation (for example, clockwise rotation), whereby the pair of upper and lower engaging protrusions 104 and 106 are pushed upward against the biasing force of the spring. As a result, the engagement protrusions 104 and 106 are disengaged from the engagement receiving pieces 105 and 107, and the lock can be released. In this way, the front frame 100b can be opened with respect to the outer frame 100a.

  Further, the front frame 100b is also provided with an engagement protrusion 103 for the glass door 100c, and an engagement hole 102 is provided in the glass door 100c portion facing the engagement protrusion 103. The engaging protrusion 103 is pressed downward by a spring (not shown), and the engaging protrusion 103 is pushed up by the lower edge portion of the engaging hole 102 by pressing the opened glass door 100c against the front frame 100b. By getting over, the engagement protrusion 103 is pushed down by the biasing force of the spring, and the engagement protrusion 103 and the engagement hole 102 are engaged and locked. Thus, the glass door 100c can be closed with respect to the front frame 100b.

  The store clerk inserts the key into a key hole (not shown) and performs a release operation (for example, counterclockwise rotation), whereby the engagement protrusion 103 is pulled up against the urging force of the spring and engages with the engagement protrusion 103. The engagement with the hole 102 is released and the lock can be released. In this way, the glass door 100c can be opened with respect to the front frame 100b.

  Such a pachinko gaming machine 200 may also have the following configuration, similar to the slot machine 1.

  For example, a store-side setting switch 160 for performing a standard setting of the effect mode during the game may be provided inside the outer frame 100a. Normally, since the front frame 100b is closed with respect to the outer frame 100a, a person other than the store clerk who does not own the key for opening the front frame 100b cannot operate the store side setting switch 160. The store clerk can perform the reference setting of the sound volume (first sound volume step) and the light amount reference setting (first light amount step) by operating the store side setting switch 160.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 200, similarly to the store side effect setting process shown in FIG. 12, the power of the pachinko gaming machine 200 is ON, the front frame 100b is opened, and the store side setting switch 160 is operated. On the condition, the reference setting of the volume and the light quantity (setting of the first volume stage and the first light quantity stage) may be possible. As a result, even in the pachinko gaming machine 200, even if the store side setting switch is operated by an illegal act, the reference setting of the volume and the light amount is prohibited when the front frame 100b is closed. It is possible to prevent the setting from being performed improperly, and it is possible to prevent the volume and light quantity reference settings from being performed with contents not intended by the store clerk.

  For example, on the outside of the front frame 100b (such as the lower part of the front frame 100b shown in FIG. 21), a player side setting switch 170 for setting the effect mode during the game may be provided. Since the player-side setting switch 170 is positioned on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 200 when the front frame 100b is closed, the player-side setting switch 170 is operated by a player who plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 200. Operation is possible. The player can set the volume (second volume level) and the light amount (second light level step) by operating the player side setting switch 170.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 200, similarly to the player side effect setting process shown in FIG. 15, the power of the pachinko gaming machine 200 is ON, the front frame 100b is closed, and the player side setting switch 170 is On the condition that it has been operated, a setting screen as shown in FIG. 13 may be displayed to enable setting of the volume and the amount of light (setting of the second volume level and the second light level). Thus, even in the pachinko gaming machine 200, even if the player side setting switch 170 is operated by a person other than the player, the setting of the volume and the light amount is prohibited when the front frame 100b is opened. It is possible to prevent the volume and light quantity from being set with contents not intended by the person.

  In the store side effect setting process and the player side effect setting process in the pachinko gaming machine 200, it is determined whether or not the front frame 100b is open, and settings relating to the game are prohibited according to the determination result. there were. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined whether or not the glass door 100c is opened in addition to the front frame 100b, and settings relating to the game may be prohibited according to the determination result.

[About the game system]
A gaming system as shown in FIG. 21 may be constructed using the slot machine 1 and the pachinko gaming machine 200 in the present embodiment. FIG. 21 shows an example of a gaming system using a pachinko gaming machine 200.

  For example, the pachinko gaming machine 200 displays a two-dimensional code on the liquid crystal screen when an operation for ending the game is performed. As shown in FIG. 22, the two-dimensional code includes games such as the number of jackpots and reach in the current game, the number of times the mission executed during the game has been cleared, the volume data and the light intensity data that are currently set. History information is added. The portable terminal 901 can read a two-dimensional code and can exchange information by connecting to the management server 900 via the Internet. In this way, the player can accumulate and store game history information in the management server 900.

  Furthermore, the game history accumulated and stored in the management server 900 may be exchanged for points, and various benefits may be obtained by the points. For example, music data, video data, an application, etc. can be downloaded to the portable terminal 901 by consuming points.

  In addition to the two-dimensional code or instead of the two-dimensional code, a password corresponding to the game history information may be displayed. The player may be able to take over the previous game history and enter the game by inputting the password to the slot machine 1 or the pachinko gaming machine 200 at the start of the next game.

  Further, the player may display the two-dimensional code and password described above by operating the player side setting switches 70 and 170. Here, once the two-dimensional code and password are displayed, if a two-dimensional code or password including the same information is not displayed after that, a player other than the player can set the player-side setting switch 70, If it touches and operates 170, it will be useless that the player played until now. However, on condition that the power of the slot machine 1 (pachinko gaming machine 200) is ON, the front door 1b (front frame 100b) is closed, and the player side setting switch 70 (170) is operated. Even if the player-side setting switch 70 (170) is operated, when the front door 1b (front frame 100b) is opened, the two-dimensional code or password is displayed. If the display is prohibited, it is possible to prevent the two-dimensional code and the password from being displayed when the player does not intend.

  Further, by operating the player side setting switches 70 and 170, an input screen for inputting a password may be displayed, or a password may be input. In addition, it is confirmed that the power of the slot machine 1 (pachinko gaming machine 200) is ON, the front door 1b (front frame 100b) is closed, and the player side setting switch 70 (170) is operated. Depending on conditions, an input screen for entering a password may be displayed, or a password may be entered.

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

  In the above embodiment, a slot machine that uses medals and credits to set the bet number is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball is used as a game value to calculate the bet number. It may be a slot machine to be set or a fully credit type slot machine that sets a bet amount using only credit as a gaming value. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using. Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. For example, a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls can be used in combination. It may be. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls by winning. Any of these may be a slot machine.

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

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

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

  1 slot machine, 1a chassis, 1b front door, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 5 1-sheet BET switch, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 32L, 32C, 32R reel motor, 37 Setting key switch, 41 Main control unit, 60 Store side setting switch, 70 Player side setting switch, 91 Sub control unit, 100 Pachinko machine, 100a Outer frame, 100b Front frame, 160 Store side setting switch, 170 Player side Setting switch.

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
An opening and closing member capable of opening and closing the front side;
Open / close detecting means for detecting opening / closing of the open / close member;
A first operation receiving means and a second operation receiving means for receiving an operation from the outside;
First setting means capable of performing a first setting, which is a setting of an advantage relating to a game, based on an operation received by the first operation receiving means;
Second setting means capable of performing a second setting that is a setting relating to a game different from the first setting based on the operation received by the second operation receiving means;
A slot machine comprising: prohibiting means for prohibiting setting by the first setting means and the second setting means when the opening / closing detection means detects the closing of the opening / closing member.

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