JP2016032498A - Reel type game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a reel type game machine capable of reducing player's troublesomeness concerning game medium feeding processing when imparting a replay.SOLUTION: A reel type game machine includes: credit means capable of crediting game tokens up to a predetermined upper-limit number; and game medium reception control means for controlling supply of game tokens to a reception disable state by start of a game. The reel type game machine is configured such that control is performed so as to enable credit under the condition that the credit is not full when a first replay is derived and displayed as a game result, and control is performed so as to disable credit even if the credit is not full when a second replay is derived and displayed as a game result.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

  The present invention relates to a rotating game machine.

  Generally, in a swivel-type gaming machine, when a player sets the number of bets for one game by inserting a game medium (for example, a game medal) and operates a start lever, an internal lottery for a hand is performed and various symbols are applied. The plurality of spinning cylinders are rotated and the game is started. When the player operates the stop button, the game result corresponding to the lottery result is derived and displayed based on the combination of symbols when each of the cylinders is stopped, and a game according to the result is generated to finish the game.

  The above-mentioned spinning-type gaming machine is provided with a replay role accompanied by a “re-game” that automatically inserts the number of game medals provided for the current game and gives a game start condition for the next game. . When this re-game is given, under the above-described betting number setting state by automatic insertion, insertion of a game medal to a gaming machine is controlled so as not to be accepted, including insertion from credit (for example, Patent Document 1 below) reference). In a general spinning-type game machine, when a player inserts a real game medal while the reception is not possible as described above, the game medal is forcibly returned to the player.

  By the way, in recent years, in order to widen the range of game play, many roles such as a replay role and a small role accompanied by paying out game medals are provided, and the role composition is various. However, since the number of symbols to be displayed on the spinning cylinder is limited and it is necessary to adopt a symbol configuration that is easy for the player to visually recognize, the combination of symbols is complicated in setting many roles. For example, the combination of symbols of the replay combination and the combination of symbols of the small role may be a combination of symbols of the same or very similar symbol type, or an invalid winning line and an effective winning line are formed (for example, so-called “1” Line machines ”), on the active winning line, the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay role such as“ separate eyes (losing eyes) ”is stopped, but the invalid winning line is conventionally used for small roles, A spinning-type game machine has been put into practical use in which the combination of symbols is stopped like a small role consisting of symbol types (for example, watermelon and cherry symbols) familiar to the user (see, for example, Non-Patent Document 1 below) ).

Pachislot victory guide May 2013 issue, Japan, Guide Works, Inc., May 1, 2013, pp. 8-9, 11, 56-57

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-000354

  As described above, if the combination of roles is diversified, it may be difficult to determine at a glance what role has won when a game result is derived. In such a case, despite the fact that the player has actually won the replay role, the player misunderstands the small role or the losing eye, and the game medal is inserted into the medal slot for the next game start. Often end up with.

  However, in the conventional spinning-type game machine as described above, when a re-game is given, the insertion of the game medal is controlled so as not to be accepted, so the inserted game medal is forcibly returned even if the credit is not full. It will be. For this reason, the game medal insertion operation is wasted, which hinders the progress of the game.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a swivel type gaming machine that can reduce the troublesomeness of a player with respect to a game medium input process at the time of granting a replay.

  The above object of the present invention is achieved by the following means. The parentheses indicate corresponding elements in the embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this.

(1) Display means (rotator device 210) that has a plurality of spinning cylinders on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed and derives and displays a game result by a combination of symbols at the time of stopping each spinning cylinder;
Under the condition that the number of bets for the unit game is set by the insertion of the game medium, the starting means for rotating each of the cylinders (the cylinder rotation start lever 11 (the cylinder rotation start switch 11a)),
A plurality of stopping means (rotating cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, 12c (rotating cylinder rotation stop switches 12a ′, 12b ′, 12c ′)),
In response to the start operation of the starting means, a lottery means (internal lottery process (S16 in FIG. 8)) for performing a lottery for a plurality of types of roles including a re-game and determining a winning combination;
In response to the stop operation of the stop means, stop control means for controlling the stop of the turning so that a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination can be derived and displayed as the game result (turning stop processing (S18 in FIG. 8)) )When,
When a combination of symbols corresponding to the re-gamer is derived and displayed as the game result, an automatic insertion process for automatically inserting the number of game media provided for the current unit game is executed, and the next unit game starts. Re-game operation control means for giving conditions (re-game setting process (S21 in FIG. 8, FIG. 10 showing the details thereof) and re-game automatic medal insertion process (S 14 in FIG. 8) S115, FIG. 12) showing details thereof, and
In response to the start operation of the starting means under the unit game start condition, the insertion of game media is controlled to an unacceptable state, and the input of game media is controlled to an unacceptable state according to the game result Or a game medium reception control means (game medal insertion detection process (S117 in FIG. 8), FIG. 14 (S153) showing the details) that controls the insertion of the game medium from the unacceptable state to an acceptable state. ,
Credit means (medal insertion detection process (S117 in FIG. 11, FIG. 14 showing details)) that can store as a credit up to a predetermined upper limit storage number game media inserted exceeding the maximum bet number allowed as the bet number. In particular, the processing route to S163)),
A rotary-type game machine comprising:
The combination of symbols corresponding to the re-gamer includes a first re-game display mode (for example, normal replay, chance replay, etc.) and a second re-game display mode (for example, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle bell replay). Etc.)
The game medium reception control means includes
When the first re-game display mode is derived and displayed as the game result and the number of game media credited to the credit means is less than the upper limit storage number, the game media is input from the unacceptable state. (S502 of FIG. 10, S152 of FIG. 14: NO → S153: ≠ 01H → S154 processing route)
When the second re-game display mode is derived and displayed as the game result, even if the number of game media credited to the credit means is less than the upper limit storage number, the unacceptable state is controlled (FIG. S502 of FIG. 10, S152 of FIG. 14: NO → S153: = 01H → S161 processing route)
This is a spinning machine.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the troublesomeness of the player regarding the game medium input processing at the time of re-giving.

It is a perspective view of the front side which shows the external appearance of the spinning cylinder type game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the positional relationship of the medal acceptance channel | path, the medal payout apparatus, and the medal return channel | path of the spinning reel type game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the medal selector of the rotary type game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the symbol arrangement | sequence band which the spinning cylinder of the spinning cylinder type game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention has. It is a control block diagram which shows the outline | summary of the control apparatus of the rotary type game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing circuit configurations of a main control board and an effect control board shown in FIG. 3. It is a figure with which it uses for description of the combination (Lottery object combination, winning combination etc.) provided in the rotary type game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning line of the rotary type game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure with which it uses for description of the combination of the symbol established on a winning line. It is a figure with which it uses for description of the combination of the symbol established on a winning line. It is a flowchart which shows the main control side main process which the main control part side performs according to a game operation control program. It is a flowchart which shows the main control side timer interruption process which the main control part side performs according to a game operation control program. It is a flowchart which shows the re-game setting process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the game medal insertion process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the re-game automatic medal insertion process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the medal insertion time setting process in FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing medal insertion detection processing in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the credit insertion detection process in FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing medal settlement processing in FIG. 11. It is a flowchart which shows the insertion medal settlement process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the credit medal adjustment process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the production control side main process which the production control part side performs. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception interruption process which the production control part side performs. It is a flowchart which shows the production control side timer interruption process which the production control part side performs. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing received command analysis processing in FIG. 19. FIG.

  Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<Mechanical configuration: FIGS. 1A to 1C and FIG. 2>
As a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, a rotary gaming machine will be described as an example. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of a swivel type gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1A, the spinning cylinder type gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a gaming machine housing 1 for storing various gaming parts used for gaming, and a front side of the gaming machine housing 1. And a front door 2 attached to be freely opened and closed.

  The front door 2 is provided with a first display window 3 substantially in the center and a second display window 4 on the upper side thereof.

  The first display window 3 on the lower side is a rotator visual recognition unit, and the rotator 5a, 5b, and 5c (hereinafter referred to as “the rotator 5a” is arranged on the side of the rotator device 210 and three in a row. The left spinning cylinder 5a ”, the spinning cylinder 5b are referred to as“ middle spinning cylinder 5b ”, and the spinning cylinder 5c is referred to as“ right spinning cylinder 5c ”). It is provided as follows. In the present embodiment, about three symbols (see FIG. 6) can be visually recognized through the rotator visual recognition unit 3. Further, on the back side of the spinning cylinder, backlight means (design irradiation backlight LED: not shown) for irradiating the symbol displayed on the spinning cylinder visual recognition unit 3 from the inside of each spinning cylinder is formed. In the present embodiment, nine symbol illumination backlight LEDs are provided for illuminating nine symbols (see FIG. 6) that are provided for each of the reels and that are visible via the reel visual recognition unit 3. Yes.

  In the spinning cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c, a symbol arrangement band 200 (see FIG. 2) in which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed is formed on the outer periphery, and a game result is derived and displayed by combining the symbols at the time of stopping each spinning cylinder. It has become so.

<Pattern Arrangement Band 200: FIG. 2>
FIG. 2 shows an example of the symbol arrangement band 200 included in each of the drums 5a, 5b, and 5c. The “1ST” symbol arrangement band shown in the figure corresponds to the left rotating cylinder 5a, the “2ND” symbol arrangement band corresponds to the middle rotating cylinder 5b, and the “3RD” symbol arrangement band corresponds to the right rotating cylinder 5c.

  In the symbol arrangement band 200, symbols (component element symbols) for configuring symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination (winning winning combination) by the internal lottery are displayed. In the symbol type of this embodiment, as shown in the figure, seven types of symbols including red 7, blue 7, RP, bell, watermelon, BAR, and cherry are displayed, and these symbols indicate the rotation direction of the rotating drum. A total of 21 frames are arranged, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 are assigned along the symbol arrangement order.

  Each of the spinning cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c is rotationally driven by the spinning cylinder drive motors 211a, 211b, and 211c (see FIG. 3), each of which is a pulse motor, whereby each symbol is displayed in a variable display and a stop display. Yes. Each spinning cylinder is not limited to a mechanical spinning cylinder that is rotated and stopped using an electric drive source such as a spinning cylinder drive motor, and is displayed on an image display device such as a liquid crystal display device 6 described later. It may be a dramatic rotator that is rotated or stopped on the image. Further, the number of rotating drums is not limited to three, and the number can be appropriately changed as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved.

  A single winning line (winning line 3 a) is defined in the spinning cylinder visual recognition section 3 so as to cross here. This winning line is treated as valid when a predetermined number of bets (the number of bets (BET)) for a unit game (one game) is set. On the winning line (hereinafter referred to as “effective winning line”) that has been validated, the combination of the symbols that stop when each of the spinning cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c is stopped becomes the symbol combination that corresponds to the winning combination. In this case, a game value (game value) corresponding to the combination of symbols is given to the player. For example, if a winning combination that allows a game medal to be paid out is won and the corresponding symbol combination stops on the effective winning line (the symbol combination is determined in advance as a combination necessary for acquiring game value). When the game is derived and displayed as a game result), the hopper unit 500 (medal paying device: see FIG. 3) in the gaming machine housing 1 is operated, and a predetermined number of game medals are paid out as a payout. This game medal is necessary when the player starts the game and can be said to have game value. The game value provided to such a player is not limited to the above-mentioned game medals, but refers to a game that has some game value, not limited to a player that acts in an advantageous manner, and acts adversely to a player. Something to do is also included.

  In addition, when there are a plurality of winning lines, the number of lines treated as valid can be changed according to the number of bets for a unit game (one game). In addition, the number and line form of the winning line 3a are not particularly limited as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved. The configuration of the winning line 3a is appropriately changed depending on the relationship of the symbol arrangement configuration in the symbol arrangement band 200, the symbol type, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination, and the stop control mode (retraction control described later) of the spinning drum. be able to.

  Further, the second display window 4 provided on the upper side of the first display window 3 (rotor visual recognition part 3) is a liquid crystal screen visual recognition part, and a liquid crystal display as an image display device mounted on the back side of the front door 2 is provided. Corresponding to the display screen (liquid crystal screen) 6a of the device 6 (LCD unit), for example, it is formed in a rectangular shape that is slightly smaller than the swivel viewing portion 3. The liquid crystal screen 6a faces the liquid crystal screen visual recognition part 4 and is provided so that it can be viewed from the player side. The liquid crystal display device 6 (liquid crystal screen 6a) displays an effect related to a game by an image.

  In addition, on both the left and right sides of the rotating cylinder visual recognition unit 3, there are provided light effect decoration parts (decoration lamps 13) that produce an effect related to the game by light decoration. The decorative lamp 13 incorporates a light emitting means (for example, an LED, an EL lamp, or an electrodeless lamp), and the light by the decoration of the light depends on the light emission mode (type of light emission color, light emission pattern (flashing, lighting, extinguishing), etc.). Demonstrate the production effect. This light effect decoration part is a translucent pattern that displays (prints) a pattern such as a character string or a character on the front side (player side) of the light emitting means by exposing the light emitting means and directly viewing the light emitting mode. It can be set as the decoration form which arrange | positions a sex material and displays the pattern staging.

  In addition, a medal insertion slot 7 for inserting a game medal as a game medium and a storage device (credit means: a game medal inserted into a gaming machine or a prize are obtained at a step below the rotating cylinder visual recognition unit 3. A function unit (main control unit (main control described later)) that stores the game medals up to a predetermined upper limit number (maximum credit number: for example, 50) and stores the number (credit number) by an electromagnetic method. Board) 400 (see FIG. 3) bears its functional part))) within the range credited to the upper limit of the number of bets allowed for one game (the number of game medals that can be inserted for one game) (Maximum bet number: for example, 3 game medals) MAX bet button 8 that can pseudo-insert game medals at once, and according to the number of presses, game medals are additionally pseudo-added up to the upper limit of the bet number The credit settlement button 10 for performing settlement of the medal 1 bet button 9, game medals inserted for setting the number of bets and game medals in the credit (hereinafter, unless otherwise required, settlement processing by the credit settlement button 10 is performed. Abbreviated as “credit settlement”). The MAX bet button 8 includes a MAX bet LED 84 (see FIG. 3) for notifying that the operation of the MAX bet button 8 is in an allowable state (a bet number setting possible state).

  Although not shown in the drawing, a “playing operation means (for example, a production button)” used when the player is configured to be operable and changes the production by the production means before and after the operation is a gaming machine. Is in place. Examples of the production operation means include a button type, a jog dial type, a touch sensor type using a non-contact type sensor, and a touch panel type using a liquid crystal display device. Is performed as long as it can be used to give some kind of change to the effect executed (appears) by the effect means (to bring about a change in the effect before and after the operation). Further, the type and the number of installed operation means for production are not particularly limited.

  In addition, an operation panel unit 14 formed in a horizontally long shape is provided below the stepped portion of the rotating cylinder visual recognition unit 3. The operation panel unit 14 is provided with operation means related to the progress of the game. The operation means includes a return button 15 for returning a medal clogged in the medal slot 7, a rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 for starting rotation of the rotating cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c, and the respective rotating cylinders 5a and 5b. 3c rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, 12c (left rotation stop button 12a, middle rotation stop button 12b, right rotation stop button 12c) for individually stopping the rotation of 5c are provided. Yes. In the present specification, unless specifically required, these spinning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, and 12c are abbreviated as “rotating cylinder rotation stop buttons 12”.

  It should be noted that the MAX bet button 8, the 1 bet button 9, the credit settlement button 10, the spinning cylinder rotation start lever 11, the spinning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, and 12c, and the production operation means (production buttons (not shown). ) Includes a switch (production button switch (not shown), MAX bet switch 8a, 1 bet switch 9a, credit settlement switch 10a, and a switch for generating operation detection information (detection signal) when these are operated. A cylinder rotation start switch 11a and rotating cylinder rotation stop switches 12a ′, 12b ′, and 12c ′ (see FIG. 3) are provided.

  Below the operation panel unit 14 is provided a decorative panel unit 17 that is provided with colors, characters, and patterns for appealing the appeal of the gaming machine and for distinguishing it from other models. A horizontally long medal tray 18 that is mounted integrally with the front door 2 is provided below. On the main body side of the medal tray 18, the medal payment for discharging the game medals paid out from the hopper unit 500 (game medium payout means: see FIG. 3) and the returned game medals to the medal tray 18 side. The outlet 19 is open.

  As shown in FIG. 1B, the hopper unit 500 has a hopper tank (medal hopper) 14 for storing game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 7 and game medals inserted from the outside by opening the front door 2. 3 and the hopper motor 510 shown in FIG. 3 and a game stored in the hopper tank 14 by being rotated by the hopper motor 510 (not shown). A medal discharge mechanism that captures and discharges medals by a predetermined rotational movement (for example, a game medals that are already mounted on many gaming machines are directed toward the medal discharge port 57 using a spring bias) And a game that is discharged from the main body 17 (discharge disk) toward the medal discharge port 57. Medal payout sensor 520 for detecting the Dal (e.g., such as a photo interrupter) or the like are provided. The hopper unit 500 is provided with a payout control board (payout control means) 450 (see FIG. 3) for driving and controlling a hopper motor 510 formed of a DC motor.

  The hopper unit 500 pays out game medals stored in the hopper tank 14 one by one based on the rotation of the discharge disk. The paid game medals are discharged from the medal discharge port 57 to the medal tray 18 through the medal payout port 19. The paid out game medals are detected by the medal payout sensor 520, and the payout state of the game medals and the number of payouts can be monitored on the main control unit 400 (main control board) side based on the detection state. Yes.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 1B, at the position corresponding to the medal insertion slot 7 on the back side of the front door 2, it is selected whether or not the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 7 is regular, and the regular game medal is selected. A medal selector 43 for guiding the hopper tank 14 to the hopper tank 14 is provided. The medal selector 43 includes a medal detection sensor 7a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the inserted game medal, and a path switching mechanism (blocker solenoid) for switching between the medal receiving path 61 side and the medal return path 71 side received inside the gaming machine. 7c: see FIG. 3).

  When the game medals selected by the medal selector 43 are legitimate, the game medals are guided to the hopper tank 14 through the medal receiving passage 61 including the internal passage 52 of the medal selector 43 and the slope rod 48, and the other medals. In the case of a game medal, it is guided to the medal payout exit 19 through a medal return passage 71 including a cancel shooter 44 and a medal return basket 45. In other words, the medal selector 43 is provided by a blocker solenoid 7c that switches the guide path (internal passage 52) of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 7 between the medal receiving passage 61 side and the medal return passage 71 side that are received inside the gaming machine. A passage switching mechanism is provided. The lower part of the medal return basket 45 (common passage portion 73) also has a function of guiding game medals paid out from the medal payout opening 19 of the hopper tank 14 to the medal tray 18. Here, an electromagnetic drive means using an electromagnetic solenoid is used as a drive source for the passage switching mechanism, but an electric drive means such as a piezoelectric element may be used.

(Medal selector: Fig. 1C)
FIG. 1C shows a configuration example of the medal selector 43. The bracket 46 attached to the inner frame of the front door 2 is integrally provided with a slope rod 48 having a guide path 48a for guiding the regular game medals M selected by the medal selector 43 to the hopper tank 14 of the hopper unit 500. Is formed.

  Further, a medal inlet 51 for receiving a medal falling from the medal insertion slot 7 is provided on the upper surface of the rectangular base 49 of the medal selector 43 and the side part is covered with the sub plate 50. The game medals entering from the base are guided along the internal passage 52 by the medal rail 52 a formed on the base 49. A select plate 53 is arranged in the upper part of the passage area in the middle part of the medal rail 52a in the medal flow direction, and cooperates with the wall of the base 49 on which the medal rail 52a is provided to play a game of a normal size. A guide groove having a height position for guiding only medals and a groove width is formed.

  When the inserted game medal is smaller than the standard size, the select plate 53 falls back from the guide groove formed by the select plate 53 by falling backward with its own weight, and is positioned directly below the medal selector 43. The cancel shooter 44 has a function of dropping. If the inserted medal is appropriate, the medal is guided to the downstream side of the medal rail 52a along the guide groove formed by the select plate 53, and the lower medal outlet 55 (FIG. 1B). It has a function of discharging to the slope rod 48 from the reference).

  Further, the select plate 53 can swing about a rotation shaft (not shown) provided on the front side of the base 49 (the back side in FIG. 1C), and guides an appropriate medal by forming the guide groove. It is possible to switch between the “medal guide position” and the “medal discharge position” for discharging an inappropriate medal at a larger interval than the guide groove. When the blocker solenoid 7c attached to the front side of the base 49 is in the ON state, the select plate 53 is positioned at the medal guide position by the magnetic attraction force, and when the blocker solenoid 7c is in the OFF state, The select plate 53 is positioned at the medal discharge position by the force of a return spring (not shown).

  In addition, a projection 53 a that protrudes from the guide surface of the internal passage 52 (the surface of the medal rail 52 a) and blocks the passing medal is formed in a portion of the select plate 53 below the rotation shaft. When the select plate 53 is at the medal guide position, the protruding portion takes a retreat position that allows the game medal to flow down from the surface of the medal rail 52a, and when the select plate 53 is at the medal discharge position, the medal rail 52a. Protruding position that protrudes from the surface of the sword to prevent the medal from flowing down.

  Therefore, when the select plate 53 is at the medal guide position and the guide groove is formed, the internal passage 52 in the medal selector 43 is opened, and as a result, the medal receiving passage from the medal insertion port 7 to the hopper tank 14. The whole 61 becomes an open state. This means that the guide path (internal passage 52) of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 7 is switched to the medal receiving passage 61 side to be received inside the gaming machine by the passage switching mechanism. Further, when the select plate 53 is in the medal discharge position, and thus the protrusion 53a is in the projecting position and the formation of the guide groove is released, the internal passage 52 in the medal selector 43 is closed, and as a result, the medal The entire medal receiving passage 61 from the insertion port 7 to the hopper tank 14 is closed. This means that the guide route (internal passage 52) of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 7 is switched to the medal return passage 71 side by the passage switching mechanism.

  As to whether or not the inserted medal can be accepted, when the blocker solenoid 7c is in the ON state, the medal selector 43 enters a “game medal accepting state” in which the select plate 53 is at the medal guide position and the protrusion 53a is in the retracted position. When the blocker solenoid 7c is in the OFF state, the select plate 53 is in a “game medal unacceptable state” in which the medal discharging position and the protruding portion 53a are the protruding position. In a gaming situation where the game is being started or credits are being settled, the medal selector 43 is in a state where the medal cannot be accepted and the game medal inserted through the medal slot 7 is forcibly entered. Return from the cancellation shooter 44 to the player.

  Further, the sub-plate 50 is mounted so as to be rotatable about a shaft 50a provided on the base 49, and is usually biased so that a part of the sub-plate 50 comes into contact with the base 49 by a spring 50b. Further, when the sub plate 50 is mounted on the base 49, an opening 50c is formed in a portion corresponding to an intermediate region of the medal rail 52a (an inclined path of the internal passage 52). The medal rail 52a appears. When the operator pushes the return button 26 against the spring 50b, the sub plate 50 is pushed and spread from the base 49 and rotates around the shaft 50a, so that the gap between the base 49 and the passage surface is widened. A packed game medal or foreign object can be dropped downward.

  On the downstream side of the medal rail 52a, a medal detection sensor 7a composed of two photo sensors (double reflection type photo sensors) is arranged along the direction in which the game medal flows, and the medal is detected by these medal detection sensors 7a. , The detection signal shifted in timing for a predetermined time is sent to the main control board (main control unit) 400 (see FIG. 3) on the housing 1 side of the gaming machine via the game relay board 370 (see FIG. 3). Output. By arranging the two medal detection sensors 7a in this way, an appropriate number of game medals passing through the medal selector 43 can be counted, and abnormal operations such as game medals clogging and cheating due to goto are reliably detected. It becomes possible. The game medals that have passed through the two medal detection sensors 7a are placed on the hopper tank 14 installed on the housing 1 side via a slope rod 48 provided on the bracket 46 and extending backward from the medal selector 43. Guided.

  Referring back to FIG. 1A, speakers 16 are provided on both sides of the front door upper part and the front door lower part of the front door 2 to output music and sound effects and exert a sound effect related to the game. The number and formation positions of the speakers 16 are not particularly limited, and can be provided at appropriate positions in the gaming machine.

  In addition, a gaming panel 77 formed in a horizontally long shape is provided on the lower side of the rotating cylinder visual recognition unit 3. Inside the game panel 77, there are provided various display units (see FIG. 3) for notifying the player of the current game progress / game situation.

  Specifically, (A) “credit number display section (credit number display 86)” for displaying the number of credits, (B) “payout number display section for informing the number of game medals to be paid out according to the game result ( “Payout number display 87”, (C) “game start display section (game start) for notifying whether or not the operation of the rotation start lever 11 is valid (game start ready state (rotation start ready state))” (Display LED 81) ”, (D)“ Medal insertion display section (medal insertion display LED 82) ”for notifying whether or not the insertion of a game medal is acceptable, (E) The re-game is in operation (re-game) "Re-game operation display section (re-game operation LED 83)" for notifying whether or not, and (F) "insert number display section (insert number display LED 85) for displaying the number of game medals inserted (current bet number)" ) "Etc. Radical 113 is provided.

  These display units are display-controlled by the main control unit 400. For example, the credit number display unit and the payout number display unit can notify the present credit number information and the payout number information according to the game result by a 7-segment display. The game start display unit, medal insertion display unit, re-game operation display unit, inserted number display unit, and the like are configured according to the light emission mode of the built-in LED (off / lighting (flashing), emission color, etc.). It is configured to be able to notify the current game progress / game situation. Further, the display unit can be configured to be able to notify the information of the display unit by image display. For example, the information can be displayed in a predetermined display area on the image display by the liquid crystal display device 6.

  Here, the production means in the present invention may be any means that can exhibit the production effect by stimulating the human senses such as vision, hearing, touch, etc., such as a decoration lamp 13 or LED, a backlight LED for design irradiation. Typical examples thereof include light generating means such as an effect display device, a sound generating device such as a speaker 16, a vibration generating device that transmits vibration to the player's body, or a wind pressure device that applies a wind pressure to the player's body. The effect display device means a display device that appeals to the eye like the image display device, but differs from the image display device in that it also includes a display device that does not depend on an image (for example, a display device with seven segments). The liquid crystal display device 6 is a typical example of an image display device. In the case of an image display device, the liquid crystal display device 6 refers to a type that expresses an effect mainly by image display, and expresses an effect by a display other than an image like a 7-segment display device. Things are included in the concept of the effect display device.

<Control device: FIGS. 3 to 4>
Next, with reference to FIG. 3, a control device for a spinning machine according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a control block diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a control device for performing game operation control. In addition, the same reference number is attached | subjected to the same component as FIG. 1A-FIG. 1C.

  The control device for a spinning-reel type gaming machine according to the present embodiment receives a main control board 400 (hereinafter referred to as “main control unit 400”) that controls overall game operation control, and an effect control command from the main control unit 400. , A production control unit 410 (production control unit) that controls the production operation control (production appearance control with respect to the production unit) and an external power source (not shown) to generate and supply power necessary for the gaming machine (not shown) It is mainly composed of a power supply board (power supply control means). The effect control unit 410 includes an effect control board 420 and a liquid crystal control board 460, and the liquid crystal display device 6 is connected to the liquid crystal control board 460. In FIG. 3, the power supply route is omitted.

  The main control unit 400 includes a medal detection sensor 7 a for detecting a game medal from the medal slot 7, a MAX bet switch 8 a for detecting an operation of the MAX bet button 8, and a 1 bet button via the game relay board 370. 1 bet switch 9a for detecting the operation of 9, a credit settlement switch 10a for detecting the operation of the credit settlement button 10, a rotating cylinder rotation starting switch 11a for detecting the operation of the rotating cylinder rotation starting lever 11, and the rotation of the rotating cylinder A stop switch board 360 on which the switches 12a ′, 12b ′, and 12c ′ are mounted is connected, and the main control unit 400 can receive detection signals from these. Further, a blocker solenoid 7c is connected to the main controller 400 via a game relay board 370, and an excitation signal for solenoid control can be transmitted to the blocker solenoid 7c.

  A game display board 390 is connected to the main controller 400 via a game relay board 370. The game display board 390 includes a game start display LED 81, a medal insertion display LED 82, a re-game operation LED 83, a MAX bet LED 84 (a MAX bet button 8 built-in LED), and an insertion number display LED 85. The unit 400 can transmit a light emission control signal for controlling these display units. Further, the game display board 390 is equipped with a credit number display 86 and a payout number display 87, and the main control unit 400 can transmit a light emission control signal for controlling these 7-segment displays.

  Although not shown in the figure, operation means such as the spinning cylinder rotation start lever 11, the spinning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, 12c, the 1-bet button 9, or the credit settlement button 10 are also similar to the MAX bet button 8. An LED is provided therein, and the player can be notified of the validity or invalidity of the lever operation or button operation by the light emission mode of the LED. In addition, it is free which LED is provided in which operation means.

  Further, the main control unit 400 is connected with the rotation drive motors 211a, 211b, and 211c for rotating the rotation cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c of the rotation apparatus 210 via the rotation relay board 330. Reference numeral 400 can transmit a control signal for driving these rotating drum drive motors.

  In addition, the main control unit 400 includes a spinning cylinder position detection sensor (a sensor provided on each spinning cylinder for detecting the current rotation position of the spinning cylinder (current position from the base point) and rotation of the spinning cylinder) 212a, 212b, 212c is connected, and the main control unit 400 can receive detection signals from these rotation position detection sensors.

  The main control unit 400 is connected to a hopper unit 500 including the hopper tank 14 and a full detection metal fitting 600 for monitoring surplus game medals overflowing from the hopper tank 14 via a payout relay board 350.

  Further, the hopper unit 500 and the full detection metal fitting 600 are connected to the main control unit 400 via a payout relay board 350. The full detection metal fitting 600 is a sensor for monitoring a full state of an auxiliary tank (not shown) for storing surplus game medals overflowing from the hopper unit 500, and the main control unit 400 uses the full detection metal fitting 600. Based on the detection signal from, it is monitored whether or not the gaming medals stored inside the gaming machine are full.

  Further, as described above, the hopper unit 500 is provided with the hopper motor 510, the medal payout sensor 520, the payout control board (payout control means) 450 for driving and controlling the hopper motor 510, and the like.

  The main control unit 400 can transmit a “payout control command” for designating the number of payouts to the payout control board (payout control unit) 450 when it is necessary to pay out game medals. Upon receiving this payout control command, the payout control board 450 drives the hopper motor 510 to pay out a specified number of game medals. The game medals that have been paid out are detected by a medal payout sensor 520, and the detection signal is input to the main control unit 400. Based on the detection signal from the medal payout sensor 520, the main control unit 400 manages the number of payouts and the game medal payout state.

  Further, an external concentrated terminal board 310 is connected to the main control unit 400, and predetermined game information is transmitted to the hall computer HC (computer that comprehensively manages pachinko hall gaming machines) via the external concentrated terminal board 310. (For example, the number of game medals inserted (IN number), the number of game medals paid out (OUT number), the occurrence of winnings, the occurrence of bonus games, etc.) can be transmitted.

  Further, the main controller 400 is connected to a rotating drum setting board 430 so that a detection signal from the rotating drum setting board 430 can be received. Although not shown in the drawing, the rotating setting board 430 is provided with a reset switch, a setting key switch, a setting switch, and the like, and each detection signal obtained by operating these can be transmitted to the main controller 400. It has become.

  The above-mentioned reset switch may cause a predetermined game operation error (for example, a “full error” when a game medal in the gaming machine becomes full, or an error related to a payout of a game medal (the game medal in the gaming machine has become empty). This is an error release switch for canceling a “hopper error” at the time and a “payout sensor error” when a game medal is not normally paid out.

  The setting key switch is a key switch for switching to a setting change mode (at the time of ON operation) by inserting a setting key possessed by a hall-related person at power-on and performing an ON / OFF operation. The setting switch is a setting value change switch for changing a “setting value” that causes a change in the payout rate (so-called machine discount, PAYOUT rate, or base value) step by step. The “set value” mainly defines the lottery probability of the winning combination by internal lottery (winning probability of winning role: see FIG. 5) and / or AT lottery probability for each stage (for example, six stages of settings 1 to 6). However, the higher the set value, the higher the machine discount (the set value 1 is the lowest machine discount and the set value 6 is the highest machine discount), which is advantageous for the player. This set value is changed based on the sales strategy of the hall (amusement store) exclusively by the hall clerk operating the setting switch.

  The main control unit 400 is connected to an effect control board 420 constituting the effect control unit 410 via the effect I / F board 340. The main role of the effect control board 420 is to control the appearance of effects to the effect means. Specifically, a command reception process related to the reception of the effect control command from the main control unit 400, an effect determination process related to the effect determination based on the received effect control command, and a liquid crystal control command related to the determined effect are given to the liquid crystal control board 460. For example, transmission processing to be transmitted to the speaker, sound control of the speaker 16, light emission control of the decorative lamps 13 and LEDs, and control processing related to operation control of a movable body accessory (not shown) provided at an appropriate position of the game machine. .

  A liquid crystal control board 460 is connected to the above-described effect control board 420 via an effect I / F board 340. The main role of the liquid crystal control board 460 is command reception processing related to reception of liquid crystal control commands from the effect control board 420, display control processing related to appearance control of image display effects of the liquid crystal display device 6 based on the liquid crystal control commands, and the like. is there.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the circuit configuration and functions related to the main control unit (main control board) 400 and the effect control unit 410 will be specifically described. Here, description will be made while paying attention to the effect control board 420 connected to the main control unit 400 as the effect control unit 410.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing circuit configurations of the main control unit 400 and the effect control board 420 shown in FIG. First, the circuit configuration of the main control unit 400 will be described.

<Main control unit (main control board) 400>
The main control unit 400 includes a microprocessor with a built-in main CPU 401c, and is mainly configured by a microcomputer 401 (in this embodiment, a Z80 system equivalent) having a main ROM 401a and a main RAM 401b. I / O port circuit 402 that inputs and outputs signals between peripheral boards, counter circuit 403, interface (I / F) circuits 404 to 406 that mediate exchange of signals with external peripheral boards connected to main control board 400, A motor drive circuit 407 and a switch input circuit 408 are included.

  The main CPU 401c is, for example, a CPU of Z80 (manufactured by Zylog or equivalent), and includes a plurality of types of registers for reading and writing data necessary for executing processing.

  The main ROM 401a functions as storage means (main control side storage means) for storing game data relating to game operation control, and stores stop data for stop control of the rotating cylinder in addition to a control program describing a game operation control procedure. Described “stop table (not shown)”, “role lottery table (FIG. 5)” describing lottery data for internal lottery (role lottery), internal lottery result information (winning role information, internal winning flag (winning flag) Various data necessary for game operation control, such as a “winning flag setting table (not shown)” describing data for setting)) is stored.

  The main RAM 401b functions as a work area and a buffer memory, and data generated when the main CPU 401c executes the gaming operation control program, for example, internal lottery random values used for internal lottery, internal lottery result information (winning results) Flag type, winning combination type), game status information, game result information (stop symbol information), various game operation timers related to game operation control, bet number setting information (game medal insertion number information), credit number information (credit) Data required for the progress of the game, such as information on the number stored in the means) and payout number information, is stored and used according to the processing state. The main RAM 401b functions as a random number counter used for a specific lottery, and can function as a random number generation unit that generates random numbers in software.

  In addition to the main ROM 401a, the main RAM 401b, and the main CPU 401c, the microcomputer 401 includes a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) 401d, an interrupt function (a timer interrupt function that gives an interrupt signal to the main CPU 401c, and an interrupt prohibition). An interrupt controller circuit 401e that exhibits a function) is included.

  The CTC 401d is a circuit in which an 8-bit counter and a timer are integrated, and adds a periodic interrupt, a pulse output generation function (bit rate generator) having a constant period, and a time measurement function. Therefore, in this embodiment, a timer interrupt is applied to the main CPU 401c at a time interval of about 1.5 ms using the CTC 401d.

  The counter circuit 403 includes a random number generation circuit that generates a random number within a certain range in hardware, and a sampling circuit that samples a random number value at a predetermined timing from the random number generation circuit, and as a 16-bit counter as a whole. work. The main CPU 401c sends an instruction to the sampling circuit according to the processing state, thereby acquiring the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit as an internal lottery random value (random number size: 65536), and the random value is obtained. Used for internal lottery. The microcomputer 401 (main CPU 401c), when the rotating rotation start lever 11 is operated under a predetermined game start condition (when a bet number satisfying the game start condition is set), the internal lottery random number value and Based on the role lottery table (Fig. 5), which will be described later, it is determined by lottery (internal lottery) which role has been won or is not “losing”, and the lottery result information is terminated for a predetermined process. Until it is stored (set) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 401b. In principle, the lottery result information is cleared for each game.

(Lottery table: Fig. 5)
FIG. 5 illustrates an outline of the lottery table according to the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, a role lottery table corresponding to a plurality of types of game states (normal game, bonus game, etc.) is provided, and these role lottery tables are provided with a role lottery table corresponding to each set value. Here, as a representative example, a combination lottery table corresponding to a normal game with a specific set value (for example, set value 6) is shown, and other game states (bonus games) are omitted.

  As shown in the drawing, the above lottery table includes a lottery area (book value) having a winning area (determination value) corresponding to a role that is an object of the internal lottery (see the lottery target role: “winning role type” in the figure). The size of the lottery area in the embodiment is 65536), and the winning probability (determination value / lottery area (65536)) of each combination is defined thereby. In the figure, there are 15 types of internal lottery target roles (each role will be described later) including unfair winning (losing) as the target for the internal lottery. Is not particularly limited as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved. The main control unit 400 (main CPU 401c) refers to the above-described lottery table, and determines which of the winning combination is lost based on whether or not the internal lottery random number value belongs to which determination value. In the figure, the winning combination type corresponding to the winning number is written in the winning combination type. Further, the lottery probability related to the lottery target combination is determined so as to be more advantageous for the player as the set value increases.

  In the lottery table used during a bonus game (not shown), the winning probabilities of AT1 to AT3, which will be described later, are set higher than those of the normal game, and any one of AT1 to AT4 is set almost every time during the bonus game. The game state (special game state) is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state such as winning a game. During this bonus game, for example, when a predetermined number of game medals are paid out (for example, 117), the game ends.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 4, the main control unit 400 outputs an “effect control command” as control information (command information) capable of specifying the processing state to be provided in the I / F circuit 404 with the effect control board 420. It is output via the circuit 404a. The effect control command is input to the effect control board 420 through the effect I / F board 340 and the input buffer circuit 340a for the main control board 400 provided therein. Such an effect control command from the main control unit 400 is transmitted to the effect control board 420 by one-way communication. That is, the production control unit 410 side functions only as an input in one-way communication. This is to prevent an illegal signal from an external goto action from being input to the main control unit 400 via the effect control unit 410.

  As the I / F circuit, an I / F circuit 404 with the effect control board 420, an I / F circuit 405 with the game relay board 370, and an I / F circuit 406 with other boards are provided. Signals from various switches and sensors arranged in the gaming machine main body are input to the switch input circuit 408 of the I / F circuit 405.

  The motor drive circuit 407 supplies drive pulse signals for controlling the rotating drum drive motors 211a, 211b, and 211c under the control of the microcomputer 401 (main CPU 401c), and controls the rotation of the rotating drums 5a, 5b, and 5c. Perform stop control.

  The rotation control of the spinning cylinder is performed on the condition that the operation of the spinning cylinder rotation start lever 11 is confirmed under the game start condition. Specifically, the microcomputer 401 has inserted a predetermined number of game medals (the number of games that can be started) based on detection signals from the medal detection sensor 7a, the MAX bet switch 8a, or the 1 bet switch 9a. Is confirmed, the acceptance of the operation detection signal input from the spinning cylinder rotation start switch 11a is validated (game startable state). Then, when the operation detection signal input from the rotating cylinder rotation start switch 11a is confirmed in the state where the game can be started, the rotating cylinder driving motors 211a, 211b, and 211c are driven and controlled via the motor driving circuit 407. The cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c are started to rotate, and then each cylinder is rotated at a substantially constant speed. Thereby, the rotation operation | movement which rotates each rotation cylinder is implement | achieved.

  In the present embodiment, three game medals are the maximum bet number (MAX bet) for one game, and the prescribed number as the game start condition is also three game medals. However, the maximum bet number can be changed according to the gaming state. For example, the maximum bet can be 3 game medals during a normal game, and the maximum bet can be 2 game medals during a bonus game. The prescribed number may be one or two and is not particularly limited.

  The rotation stop control is performed on the condition that the operation of the rotation rotation stop button 12 has been confirmed while the rotation is rotating. Specifically, when the microcomputer 401 confirms the input of the operation detection signal from the spinning cylinder rotation stop switches 12a ′, 12b ′, and 12c ′, the microcomputer 401 detects the specific position (for example, the horizontal direction at the bottom of the spinning cylinder visualizing unit 3). The symbol number existing on the line (the position corresponding to the lower part in the frame) is obtained and is designated as a “stop operation symbol number”, and from the stop operation symbol number based on a predetermined stop table (not shown) Determine how many frames (the number of sliding frames) to move and stop the spinning cylinder, and stop the spinning cylinder at the target position. The microcomputer 401 monitors the amount of movement of the rotating drum from the current position based on the detection signals from the rotating drum position detection sensors 212a, 212b, and 212c, and monitors the specific position. I know the symbol number that exists. As a result, it is possible to grasp for each stop of the rotating cylinder which symbol number of the symbol has stopped on the effective pay line of each of the rotating cylinders 5a, 5b, 5c. Further, even before the turning cylinder actually stops, the stop symbol on the effective winning line can be grasped in advance based on the number of sliding symbols and the stop operation symbol number.

  In the above-mentioned “stop table”, stop data is determined in which the number of sliding frames corresponding to the stop operation symbol number is determined within the maximum number of drawn frames (for example, 4 frames). This stop table mainly includes a plurality of types of stop tables selected according to the internal lottery result. For example, a stop table for all cylinders that determines the number of sliding frames for all cylinders, or a stop table that determines the number of sliding frames for each cylinder (for example, a stop table for left cylinders, a stop for medium cylinder) Table, right turn cylinder stop table), and stop operation order stop table selected according to the stop operation procedure (at least one of the stop operation timing and the stop operation order (push order) of the rotary cylinder). For example, a stop table for stopping a combination of symbols corresponding to the lost or winning combination on the effective winning line is included. With such a stop table, a specific symbol (for example, a symbol that can constitute a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination (a component symbol of the winning combination)) is stopped on the effective winning line within the maximum number of winning frames. In other words, so-called “retraction control” is realized in which a specific symbol is not stopped on the effective winning line.

  This “pull-in control” is, as is conventionally known, when the winning combination is determined by internal lottery, the winning combination existing on the effective winning line at the timing when the rotation rotation stop button 12 is operated. Except for the component symbols (designs that can constitute a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination), within the range of the predetermined number of sliding frames (maximum number of draws (maximum 4 frames in this embodiment)) on the effective winning line This is a stop control mode in which the stop position of the rotating cylinder is controlled in such a manner that when the component symbol of the winning combination that can be stopped is present, the symbol is drawn on the effective winning line. Therefore, even if the component symbol of the winning combination does not exist on the effective winning line, the component symbol of the winning combination can be stopped on the effective winning line by drawing the maximum number of draws from the stop operation symbol number. Then, basically, the symbol is drawn on the effective winning line, and the stop position of the spinning cylinder is controlled so that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is established on the effective winning line.

  Utilizing such pull-in control characteristics, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination can be configured by determining the symbol arrangement configuration in the symbol arrangement band of each cylinder and the number of sliding symbols according to the stop operation symbol number. Even if the symbol can be stopped on the effective winning line regardless of the stop operation procedure (at least one of the stop operation timing and the pressing order) (100% can be pulled in (100% pull-in rate)) Depending on the stop operation procedure, even if the maximum number of sliding frames is drawn, it is possible to make the stop impossible on the effective pay line (so-called “missing” can be generated). Thereby, for example, when a specific winning combination is missed, a specific stop symbol display mode (so-called missed eyes, reach eyes, chance eyes, etc.) can be derived as a game result.

  However, in the case of “unfairly elected”, that is, “losing”, which is not won for any combination due to internal lottery, the stop position of the spinning cylinder that does not stop the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination on the effective winning line Is to be decided. Therefore, in a game that is “losing”, the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination will not stop on the effective winning line regardless of the timing of stopping the spinning cylinder, and the game result will always be “losing”. Become.

  In the symbol arrangement band 200 (see FIG. 2) of the present embodiment, with respect to one or more types of specific symbol types (for example, RP symbols and bell symbols) in each cylinder, the draw rate on a predetermined effective pay line Is arranged so as to be 100%, and the drawing rate is not necessarily 100% for other symbols. In addition, the pulling rate for a specific design differs between one spinning cylinder and another. As a result, with respect to a specific winning combination, it is possible to draw the corresponding symbol combination 100% regardless of the stop operation procedure, or to cause “missing” depending on the stop operation procedure. With respect to the symbol arrangement band 200, what symbol type is determined as to what pull-in rate is not particularly limited as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved. It can be changed as appropriate depending on the relationship between the symbol arrangement configuration and the effective pay line.

<Production control unit 410 (production control board 420)>
Next, the effect control board 420 of the effect control unit 410 will be described.

  The effect control board 420 includes a microprocessor with a built-in sub CPU 421c (effect control CPU) and a microcomputer 421 with a sub ROM 421a (effect control ROM) and a sub RAM 421b (effect control RAM). In addition, a CTC 421d having the same function as the CTC 401d, an interrupt controller circuit 421e for giving an interrupt signal to the sub CPU 421c, an I / O port circuit 422 for inputting / outputting signals to / from the effect I / F board 340, a counter circuit 423 etc. are comprised.

  In addition, the effect control board 420 is provided with the liquid crystal control board 460, the speaker 16, the decorative lamp 13, and the effect LED (for example, the design illumination backlight LED) via the effect I / F substrate 340. The board 380 and rendering means such as a movable body accessory (not shown) are connected, and these rendering means can be controlled. Further, the effect button (not shown) is connected to receive the operation detection signal.

  The sub-ROM 421a functions as storage means (effect control side storage means) for storing game data related to effect operation control, and various data necessary for effect operation control in addition to an effect control program in which an effect control procedure is described. Is stored. The sub RAM 421b functions as a work area and a buffer memory, and data generated when the sub CPU 421c executes the effect control program, for example, a random number for effect lottery and game state (effect state) information on the effect control unit side. For example, data necessary for the presentation of effects is stored and used according to the processing state. Further, the sub RAM 421b functions as a random number counter used for a specific lottery (for example, an AT lottery or a lottery related to production), and can function as a random number generation unit that generates a random number in software.

  Similarly to the counter circuit 403, the counter circuit 423 includes a random number generation circuit and a sampling circuit. The sub CPU 421c obtains the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit as an effect random value by sending an instruction to the sampling circuit in accordance with the effect processing state (for example, the timing at which the effect control command is received). This effect random number is mainly used for effect pattern lottery.

  Although not shown, the effect control board 420 receives an effect control command from the main control unit 400 and performs an effect process for light and sound. An optical display control unit for an optical display device including an LED is provided.

  The liquid crystal control board 460 includes a display control unit that controls display of the liquid crystal display device 6 based on the liquid crystal control command received from the effect control board 420. This display control unit stores a VDP (Video Display Processor) that controls overall video output processing such as image development processing and image drawing, and an image (image image data) in which VDP performs image development processing (effect image data). Character) ROM, VRAM (Video RAM) that temporarily stores image data developed by VDP, liquid crystal control CPU that outputs control data necessary for VDP to perform display control, and display control of liquid crystal control CPU It is mainly composed of a liquid crystal control ROM that stores a program describing an operation procedure and various data necessary for display control thereof, and a liquid crystal control RAM that functions as a work area and a buffer memory.

  As for the effect appearance control, the microcomputer 421 (sub CPU 421c) constructs an effect scenario (effect content) to appear in the current game, based on the effect control command sent from the main control unit 400. Then, based on this production scenario, a dedicated control signal (sound control signal, light control signal) is transmitted to the sound generation device or the optical display device at the timing when the sound effect or the light production is required. A liquid crystal control command is transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 460 at a timing at which an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 6 needs to be reproduced.

  The above production scenario is a production in a broad sense that includes one or more types of production patterns. In the case of production scenarios consisting of multiple types of production patterns, each production pattern constitutes that production scenario. It plays a role as one element (part production). Thereby, the reproduction of the sound effect corresponding to the effect pattern, the lighting / flashing driving of the decoration lamp 13 and the LED, or the image display effect by the liquid crystal display device 6 is realized, and various effect patterns are sequentially arranged in time series. Alternatively, a plurality of simultaneous developments can be performed to achieve the desired performance. Such effects include various effects related to the game. For example, a role notification effect for informing the internal lottery result information (winning role type), a state notification effect for notifying the game state (for example, in the game state) According to the effect (background display effect, etc.)), the notice effect that informs the winning possibility (winning expectation degree) of the role, the privilege grant notification effect that informs that the privilege that favors the player has been granted, a specific An effect (assist notification effect) for notifying information related to the stop operation procedure (push order and / or stop operation timing) of the rotation rotation stop button 12 for deriving and displaying a combination of symbols as a game result, and a game result are derived The winning prize production at the time is a representative example.

  In addition, the microcomputer 421 receives an effect control command including specific information (for example, winning combination information, information indicating that a specific symbol combination is stopped on the effective winning line) sent from the main control unit 400. Based on this, it is possible to perform transition control between a plurality of types of effect states (for example, between a plurality of types of effect states including a non-AT game and an AT game).

  Although not shown, the interrupt terminal INT of the effect control board 420 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 400 transmits a command among the command transmission lines. The sub CPU 421c generates an interrupt based on the input of the strobe signal, executes a control program for command reception interrupt processing, and an effect control command is acquired in this interrupt processing. Unlike the main CPU 401c, the sub CPU 421c executes an interrupt process based on another interrupt (timer interrupt process executed periodically) when an interrupt is generated based on the input of the strobe signal. Even in the middle, the command reception interrupt process is performed by interrupting the process, and the command reception interrupt process is preferentially performed even if another interrupt occurs simultaneously.

  The effect control command defines a function by a 2-byte configuration consisting of a 1-byte length mode (MODE) and an event (EVENT) of 1-byte length. In order to distinguish MODE from EVENT, MODE Bit 7 is Bit 7 of ON and EVENT is set to OFF. When these pieces of information are transmitted as valid, a strobe signal is output corresponding to each of the mode (MODE) and the event (EVENT). That is, when there is a command to be transmitted, the main CPU 401c (main control CPU) sets and outputs mode (MODE) information for transmitting the command to the effect control unit 410 (effect control board 420). The first strobe signal is transmitted after a predetermined time has elapsed. Furthermore, event (EVENT) information is set and output after the elapse of a predetermined time from the transmission of the strobe signal, and the second time of the strobe signal is transmitted after the elapse of the predetermined time from this setting. The strobe signal is controlled to be in an active state by the main CPU 401c for a predetermined period during which the sub CPU 421c (production control CPU) can reliably receive a command. When transmitting the liquid crystal control command, the effect control board 420 generates an interrupt strobe signal, and sends a liquid crystal control command of 2 bytes length composed of a MODE signal and an EVENT signal to the liquid crystal control board 460 before and after. .

  <About the type of winning combination (winning role type) and the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination (combination of winning symbols: winning type): FIG.

  FIG. 5 exemplifies a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination, the name of the combination, a stop operation procedure for establishing the combination of symbols, and a payout. In addition, the symbols corresponding to the columns of “left turning cylinder”, “middle turning cylinder”, and “right turning cylinder” in the drawing are stop display lines (effective winning line or pseudo winning line described later) in the rotating cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c. ) Show the stop symbol above. In addition, regarding the notation of “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the “push order” column in the figure, “left” indicates that the stop operation target is the left cylinder 5a, “middle” indicates the middle cylinder 5b, and “right” indicates the right This means the rotating cylinder 5c. Further, the notation such as “left” and “middle / right” in the same column indicates the stop operation order (pushing order) of the rotating cylinder for establishing the stop symbol. For example, the notation of “left” means the pushing order in which the first stop operation is the left cylinder 5a, and the notation of “middle” is the push in which the first stop operation is the middle cylinder 5b. “Right” means the pushing order in which the first stop operation is the right cylinder 5c. The notation such as “middle / right” in the same column indicates the pressing order in which the first stop operation is “left cylinder 5b” or “middle cylinder 5c”.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of types of lottery object combinations are provided. These drawable roles are broadly classified into those belonging to “special role types” and those belonging to “general role types”, and further, “general role types” and those belonging to “small role types” and “replay (replay) Game) It is roughly divided into those belonging to the role type '. The above-mentioned “special role type” is a role type that becomes a trigger for transition to “bonus game”, and the above “small role type” is a role type with “payment of game medals (including 0 payouts)”, “replay role type” “” Is a role type accompanied by “replay”, and these role types are defined as roles having different performances. In the case of this embodiment, “BB” belongs to the special role type, “weak watermelon, strong watermelon, AT1 to AT3” belongs to the small role type, “weak cherry, strong cherry, Replays 1 to 3, “CA Replay” and the like are provided (see the payout column in FIG. 5).

  The above-mentioned “re-game” refers to the conditions for starting the next game without inserting game medals (game media) (including using the game medals for games by storage means or by operating other devices). Specifically, the same amount (the same number) as the amount of game media used in this game (the number of game medals inserted for setting the bet amount) is artificially given (automatically) The next game can be started. This re-game can be said to have game value in the same way as a game medal in that the player can play the next game without reducing the game medal.

  In addition to the above-mentioned replays and game medals, such game value includes, for example, the transfer of the game state and the right to execute a predetermined lottery (for example, an AT lottery described later) related to the shift. The game value is not limited to the one that acts favorably on the player in the game, but can also include one that acts adversely on the player.

  When any of the above-described lottery winning combinations is determined as a winning combination by internal lottery, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is allowed to be stopped and displayed on the effective winning line. Specifically, when a winning combination is determined by internal lottery, an internal winning flag (winning flag) corresponding to the winning combination is established, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the established internal winning flag is on the effective winning line. It is permissible to stop display. Then, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination stops on the effective winning line when each of the cylinders stops, it is determined that a combination corresponding to the combination of symbols is established, and the gaming value corresponding to the combination of the symbols is It is given to the player.

  In this specification, when a winning combination is determined by an internal lottery, a combination of symbols derived and displayed as a game result (especially a combination of symbols permitted to stop on the effective winning line due to the winning). The combination of symbols treated as a winning combination may be stopped (established) on the effective winning line as “winning (regardless of whether or not game value is given)”. Sometimes called. In addition, when a so-called “missing” occurs, a specific stop display mode (missing eye) derived and displayed as a game result is also an aspect of a combination of symbols derived and displayed as a game result. Can also be treated as a winning combination.

  In the present embodiment, many lottery object combinations are provided in order to have a range of game playability. Among these lottery winning combinations, when winning, at least in accordance with the order of pushing, the winning combination that works favorably for the player (advantageous winning combination) or the winning combination that acts adversely (unfavorable winning combination) There are a plurality of “push order prescribed combinations” that have special features in the combination that is derived and displayed as a result. For example, for AT1 to AT3, in accordance with the pressing order, an advantageous winning combination (9 AT combination) for obtaining 9 dividends, or a disadvantageous winning combination (1 AT combination) for obtaining a single dividend with a lower dividend is obtained. ) Can win. In the case of this embodiment, AT1 to AT3, Replay 2, Replay 3, and the like are provided as such push order defining combinations. It should be noted that whether or not each of the spinning cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c corresponds to the first to third stop operation spinning cylinders, that is, the pushing order is "stop operation order monitoring means" that the main control unit 400 serves as its function unit. It is grasped by. This stop operation order monitoring means monitors the rotation state and the stop state of each of the rotating cylinders, and based on the rotating and rotating cylinders, the number of stop operation of the rotating cylinder targeted for the stop operation is Know if it exists (push order).

  The above-mentioned push order defining role allows a specific symbol combination to be established regardless of the timing of the stop operation as long as the push order matches. If it is not the timing, it is possible to include a case where a specific symbol combination is not established. For example, in the case of the replay 2, if the first stop operation cylinder (the first cylinder to be stopped) is the left cylinder 5a, "bell"-"bell"-"bell" ( Middle bell replay) stops on the effective winning line and the first stop operation cylinder is other than the left rotation cylinder 5a, "blue 7"-"blue 7"-"blue 7" according to the stop operation timing "(Special replay) can stop on the active winning line. The combination of symbols to be established according to the pressing order and the stop operation timing can be determined as appropriate depending on the game playability.

(About AT games)
The pushing order information related to the pushing order defining combination as described above is normally not notified to the player. For this reason, the player cannot know the push order for winning the winning combination. Therefore, in order to win an advantageous winning combination, it is limited to the case where the pushing order coincides. Therefore, a combination of specific symbols (for example, an advantageous winning combination) is produced by using an image display effect, a sound effect, a light effect, and the like using a rendering means such as the liquid crystal display device 6, the decorative lamp unit 13, and the speaker 16 under predetermined conditions. An “AT game (privilege game state)” for assisting the player in the push order (push order for guiding a winning combination) with respect to the winning combination is generated. This AT game is continued for a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games), and when an AT game is generated, it becomes easy for the player to win an advantageous winning combination related to AT by assist notification, so that the game development is advantageous to the player. Note that the AT game is different from the game state (main control unit side game state) managed on the main control unit 400 side, such as a bonus game, and the game state (effect control unit side) controlled on the effect control unit side. (Game state), and the generation and termination thereof are managed and controlled by the “production state management means” that plays the functional part of the production control unit 410. This effect state management means comprehensively manages a plurality of kinds of effect states including a normal effect state (non-AT game: normal effect state) and an AT game (advantage notification state).

  The AT game is shifted on condition that the AT lottery is won. This AT lottery is triggered by the winning of “AT lottery trigger (in this embodiment, a specific lottery subject such as weak cherry, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, or CA replay)” that works as an AT lottery execution trigger ( The “AT lottery” is performed at the time of winning a prize (see the payout column in FIG. 5). The AT lottery is determined such that the lower the probability of winning the internal lottery, the easier it is to win the AT lottery. In particular, the “strong watermelon” with the lowest winning probability can be determined to win at 100% as a premium-selected lottery target. Note that the winning probability by AT lottery can be freely determined in consideration of game play and the like.

  In the case of the present embodiment, when the AT lottery is won, “special replay (“ blue 7 ”-“ blue 7 ”-“ blue 7 ”(blue 7) (blue 7) that works as a transition opportunity for AT games) Alignment replay) or “Red 7”-“Red 7”-“Red 7” symbol combination (red 7 uniform replay: see FIG. 5) ”is assisted. Specifically, when the AT lottery is won, the above-described assist notification condition regarding the special replay is established, and under this notification condition, the push order of the special replay is notified with the winning of the replay 2 or the replay 3 as an opportunity. The At this time, if the player wins the special replay in accordance with the pushing order, the AT game transition condition is established, whereby the AT game is generated.

  However, in order to prevent the AT game from being generated by an arbitrary stop operation by the player, the push order (for example, the irregular push (first left) is used to win the special replay in the absence of the assist notification related to the special replay. As a result of executing the pushing order for stopping the spinning cylinders other than the spinning cylinder 5a)), even if the special replay is won, the transition to the AT game is invalidated and the AT game is not generated.

  The special replay is determined so as to have a pull-in rate of 100%, and the special replay “blue 7-match replay” or “red 7-match replay” shown in the drawing is an example. In this embodiment, due to the symbol arrangement configuration, a specific stop operation timing is required to win the illustrated blue 7-match replay or red 7-match replay, but the stop operation is performed at a timing other than this specific stop operation timing. In other words, if a special replay component symbol is operated at a stop operation timing that cannot be drawn on the effective pay line (if the failure to push the special replay win), it is identified as a missed special replay The combination of symbols (specific chance: one aspect of special replay) always stops on the effective winning line, and a winning is generated. This specific chance is defined as a game value equivalent to the special replay. Therefore, if Replay 1 or Replay 2 is won, as long as the push order matches (see the replay 2 and 3 push order column in FIG. 5), either the special replay or the specific chance will be drawn 100%. Even if a prize is won and a special replay is missed, the player can obtain the right to generate an AT game by winning a specific chance. This is to prevent the disadvantage that the player fails to push the player and cannot obtain the right to shift to the AT game obtained when the assist notification of the special replay occurs. As a result, regardless of the skill of the game technology, the player can enjoy the benefit (AT game transition) even when the special replay assist notification is generated, so that game beginners can enjoy the game with peace of mind. It has become.

  Further, weak cherries, strong cherries and the like are also determined to have a pull-in rate of 100%, and the illustrated symbol combinations are examples. As with the above special replay, weak cherries and strong cherries require a specific stop operation timing to win the combination of the illustrated symbols, and if they are stopped at other timings, The missed eyes corresponding to weak cherries or strong cherries always stop on the active winning line, and the game value is the same as if not missed (replay for weak cherries, “replay + AT lottery for strong cherries) Right to execute ").

  Further, in the present embodiment, if the player is allowed to freely stop the operation, AT1 to AT3 (especially AT2 to AT3) winning probability and assist notification related to the winning side of AT1 to AT3 during AT game are performed. In some cases, the payout rate changes beyond the range assumed by the designer. Therefore, when a stop operation of the spinning cylinder rotation stop button 12 which is not a regular procedure is performed, a penalty that acts disadvantageously (disadvantages) is given to the player. Specifically, when an irregular game is pushed in the absence of an AT game (when an irregular procedure is executed), a penalty of a predetermined content is imposed, for example, a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games), AT lottery Even if the opportunity is won, the AT lottery is invalidated (for example, the AT lottery itself is not executed, or even if the AT lottery is won, the winning is invalidated), or the assist notification is not performed. . Thus, even if the AT lottery opportunity is won, the transition lottery to the AT game is invalidated to prevent the player from executing the irregular procedure, and the player is protected from executing the regular procedure. It comes to let you. The provision and cancellation of this penalty are controlled by “penalty control means” that the production control unit 410 assumes the function of.

  As described above, in this embodiment, in order to widen the range of game play, there are provided roles having special meanings such as the above-described push order defining role, AT lottery trigger role, and AT game transition trigger role. Yes.

  By the way, in the case where a large number of such roles are provided to increase the range of playability, a plurality of effective pay lines are provided. For example, as shown in many conventional revolving game machines, as shown in FIG. As shown by the middle horizontal line and the broken line in FIG. 6B, a total of four transversely and obliquely traversing the rotator visual recognition part 3 (when viewed from the front of the figure, the rotator visual recognition part 3 is on the right. A “right downward line” that crosses diagonally in a diagonal direction, a “left downward line” that diagonally crosses in a diagonal direction to the left, and an upper horizontal line and a lower line that horizontally traverse the spinning cylinder visual recognition part 3 As in the so-called “5-line machine” with a total of 5 winning lines (4) (for example, pachislot must-win guide editing part, pachislot large picture book “1964-2000”, Japan, Hakuyo Shobo Co., Ltd., (See 2007), with many effective pay lines In other words, the role composition becomes complicated in designing the gaming machine due to the relationship between the pull-in control, the component component symbol of the role, and the symbol arrangement configuration in the symbol arrangement band 200 related to the symbol, and as a result, the role to be selected as a lottery The type of the winning combination corresponding to this must be restricted, and the degree of freedom of gameability is hindered.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, a “one line machine” is adopted in which the number of effective winning lines is reduced and a single winning line (single middle horizontal line) such as the effective winning line shown in FIG. Yes. However, when the number of winning lines is reduced as in the case of “1 line machine” above, a game value is given according to the combination of symbols stopped on the effective winning line in order to increase the types of winning combinations. Due to the characteristics of the torso-type game machine, there may be a case where it is necessary to stop the “separated eyes” on the effective winning line at first glance and to treat this as a winning combination.

(Pseudo winning line (invalid winning line))
For this reason, in this embodiment, in order to easily recognize that the winning combination has been established for the player, a conventional 5-line machine is imitated apart from the effective winning line, as shown by the broken line in FIG. A virtual winning line (hereinafter referred to as a “pseudo winning line”) is determined, and a combination of specific symbols that the player can easily recognize as winning is stopped on the pseudo winning line, thereby winning the winning combination. It is possible to let the player know that a corresponding winning has occurred. For example, in the case of a small role, a component symbol that imitates the “fruit”, “vegetable”, or “specific item” that was conventionally used as the component symbol for a small role (for example, cherry, watermelon, or bell If a symbol combination consisting of symbols) is a replay role, the symbol combination consisting of special component symbols for replay with characters such as “REPLAY (RP)” and “CHANCE” is stopped. The player is made to recognize that a winning corresponding to the winning combination has occurred. It should be noted that the effective winning line and the pseudo-winning line may be actually displayed on the rotator visual recognition unit 3 so as to be easily recognized by the player. good. In the present embodiment, when a game result is derived and displayed, a linear line is typically employed so that the player can easily recognize the game result in appearance.

  This will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7A. FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating an example of a combination of symbols that stops on an effective winning line and a pseudo winning line when AT1 is won.

  When AT1 is elected, as shown in the figure, when the first stop operation cylinder (the first cylinder to be stopped) is the left cylinder 5a (FIG. 7A (A)). , "RP"-"Cherry"-"Watermelon" on the effective winning line, seemingly losing, such as loose, stop, the first stop operation cylinder (the first stop target) Even if the rotation cylinder is other than the left rotation cylinder 5a (FIG. 7A (B)), the “RP”-“BELL”-“BELL” variation on the effective winning line appears to be a loss like a loss. Eyes stop.

  However, from the viewpoint of the pseudo winning line, when the first stop operation cylinder is the left rotation cylinder 5a (FIG. 7A), the “bell” − “bell” is always placed on the “upper horizontal line”. ”-“ Bell ”(upper bell alignment) is stopped, and when the first stop operation cylinder is other than the left rotation cylinder 5a, the“ bell ”-“ bell ”-“ The "watermelon" (diagonal berber watermelon alignment) is stopped (see the column of the stop display line and the column of the pressing order in FIG. 5). What should not be confused here is that the above-mentioned “Ballet eyes (“ RP ”-“ Cherry ”-“ Watermelon ””) ”on the effective winning line is allowed to stop on the effective winning line by winning AT1. This is a point defined as a combination of symbols (winning combination (true winning combination)) corresponding to the actual AT1 (winning combination). Therefore, even if the combination of symbols stopped on the pseudo-winning line is the same as the combination of symbols handled as a winning combination, the combination of symbols that will generate a prize must not be stopped on the effective winning line. It is not a prize. In this way, the combination of symbols stopped on the pseudo winning line is derived and displayed as an alternative symbol combination (virtual winning combination (virtual winning combination) of “true winning combination” stopped on the effective winning line. ) ”.

  In this way, at first glance, on the effective pay line, the combination of symbols such as loose or lost is stopped, but on the pseudo pay line, the player recognizes the occurrence of the win as a virtual win. By stopping the combination of symbols that is easy to perform, it is possible for the player to easily grasp the occurrence of the winning. In addition, even if a combination of the same symbols having the same performance or a similar symbol combination at one glance is stopped on one pseudo winning line and another pseudo winning line, Since the winning combination to be stopped can be different, the game value given by winning can be made different. In this way, by making good use of the roles of the pseudo winning line and the effective winning line, the variation of the role can be varied and the game contents can be enriched.

  As described above, the role of the pseudo winning line or the effective winning line can be used effectively to enrich the variation of the role and game content, but the following problems may occur. This will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 7B.

  FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating an example of a combination of symbols that stops on an effective winning line when “Replay 2” that is a replay role type is won.

  When Replay 2 is won, as shown in the figure, when the first stop operation cylinder is the left cylinder 5a (FIG. 7B (A)), “Bell” − “Bell” is placed on the effective pay line. "-" Bell "(middle bell replay) is stopped, this combination of symbols," Bell "-" Bell "-" Bell "that stops on the upper line that is a pseudo winning line when winning AT1 (The combination of symbols with payout of 9 game medals: 9 AT combination) (see FIGS. 5, 7A (A), 7B (A)). In this case, it should not be confused that the stop display line (valid winning) of the combination of symbols ("Bell"-"Bell"-"Bell") between the case where Replay 2 is won and the case where AT1 is won. Line or pseudo winning line), that is, the above “middle bell replay” of Replay 2 is a stop pattern that stops on the effective winning line (middle horizontal line). It is a stop symbol that stops on the upper line of the pseudo winning line, and the combination of symbols that stops on the effective winning line is a completely different combination of symbols (FIGS. 7A (A) and 7B ( A) Refer to the combination of symbols on the effective winning line (the middle horizontal line)). If the first stop operation cylinder (the first cylinder to be stopped first) is other than the left cylinder 5a, "blue 7"-"blue 7"-on the effective pay line “Blue 7” (Replay with Blue 7 match) can be stopped, and this stop symbol is similar to “Blue 7”-“Blue 7”-“Red 7” (bonus symbol) corresponding to BB. It is a combination of symbols. When the “middle bell replay” or “blue 7-match replay” related to the replay 2 is stopped, at least “re-game” is given as the game value (see the replay 2 column in FIG. 6).

  In this way, the stop display line differs depending on the combination, such as the relationship between Replay 2 and AT1, or Replay 2 and BB, but the combination of symbols that are the same or similar to each other stops. Whether the player is a “small role” with payout of game medals, a “replay role” with replay, or a “special role” with bonus game, However, it may be difficult to determine the difference instantaneously. For beginners of gaming, the distinction is considered difficult. Similar cases include the relationship between Replay 2 and AT2-3, and Replay 3 with AT1-3 or BB.

  In addition, it has been used as a combination of symbols corresponding to small roles in a spinning-type game machine for many years, and well-known (conventional) symbols such as “fruits”, “vegetables” and “specific items” that have become familiar to players ( For example, cherry, watermelon and bell designs (for example, Pachislot winning guide editorial department, 'Pachislot large picture book "1964-2000" ", same editorial department" Pachislot large picture book "2001-2007" ", Japan, Sakuya Co., Ltd. When using a symbol combination corresponding to a replay role as a combination of symbols having a main component symbol (see Shobo, 2007)), for example, in the case of the present embodiment, the “weak cherry” shown in FIG. ”And“ Strong Cherry ”are treated as replays, but such a role (here, a combination of symbols with a symbol imitating a fruit as a component symbol) is the game result. If it is derived, rather than a replay combination species likely to be mistaken for a small role species.

  As described above, when a specific game result is derived, it is difficult to instantaneously determine whether it is a replay role with replay or a small role with payout of game medals. It is considered that in many cases, a game medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 7 in order to set the bet amount even though the replay role is won. A player usually has a game display section 77 such as a medal insertion display section (medal insertion display LED 82) for notifying the re-game operation status, or a payout number display section (payout number display 87) for notifying payout number information by winning. It is not because I am engaged in the game while watching the stop pattern mode when each cirrus is stopped, which is visually recognized from the crotch visual recognizing unit 3, but not in the game while watching the various display parts of is there. In such a case, the following problems may occur.

  In a conventional spinning-type game machine (for example, Japanese Patent Application No. 2009-147260), when a replay role is won and a re-game is activated, the acceptance of a game medal is completely invalidated, and an automatic insertion state by re-game ( Until the betting number setting state by automatic insertion is canceled (until the end of the current game), the game medal from the medal insertion slot 7 is controlled to be in an unacceptable state. That is, even if a game medal is inserted from the medal slot 7, the game medal is forcibly returned to the player from the cancel shooter 44 (see FIG. 1B) via the medal payout opening 19.

  In such a spinning-reel game machine, for example, in the case of this game, in the case where Replay 2's “middle bell replay (replay role)” wins, many of the players will play AT1 with a payout of game medals. If you misunderstand that 'the upper bells are aligned (9-piece AT role)' and insert a game medal into the medal slot 7 for the next game start, the credit is full (a predetermined upper limit number of credits, for example, Even if the number is not 50), the inserted game medal is forcibly returned to the player.

  In other words, it is uncomfortable for a player to return a game medal that has been inserted without being added to the credit, despite the completion of a series of operations related to the insertion of the game medal. It becomes an obstacle. In particular, if you are more than intermediate gamers, you will have more than one game medal in hand, and after the game is over, there are many players who will continue to throw the game medal into the medal slot 7, If it is returned, it will not be bothered. Therefore, it is desirable that the game medal insertion acceptance is validated and added to the credit if the credit is not full even in the automatic insertion state where the re-game is given.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, even when the credit is not full under the automatic insertion state, it is possible to validate the insertion of game medals and eliminate the troublesomeness of returning game medals. Yes.

  There are also the following problems regarding credit settlement.

  In a conventional swing type gaming machine (for example, JP 2009-454 A), when a game medal in a credit (game medal stored by a storage means (credit function unit)) is settled, In the case of paying out game medals (game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 7 when setting the number of bets), the credit checkout button 10 is set to an unacceptable state under the automatic input state, and the credit checkout is performed. Can not. In other words, in order to perform credit settlement, it is necessary to digest at least a game that can be started by replaying. However, in this game, when a replay role is won and replaying is given again, Since the credit settlement button 10 is set to an unacceptable state, the opportunity for credit settlement is postponed. In particular, based on a predetermined condition, “RT game (replay time)” in which the winning probability of a replay role (one or more types of replay role types) is higher than that of a normal game, or RT game and AT game. In a gaming machine that can shift (generate) to an “ART (Assist Replay Time) game” that is generated in duplicate, the opportunity for credit settlement is hindered by a high-probability winning of a replay role, and the above-described procrastination phenomenon appears remarkably.

  For this reason, there are various circumstances in which credit settlement is required as soon as possible, such as when the player wants to stop the game due to the circumstances of the player (when he / she wants to perform credit settlement immediately) or when the pachinko store is closed and wants to perform credit settlement immediately. In such a case, if it is necessary to perform credit settlement after the above-described automatic insertion state is resolved, time is required for the credit settlement process, which is troublesome.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to settle credits even in the automatic insertion state, and to solve the above problems.

  As described above, credits and credit settlement are possible under the automatic insertion state by re-gaming (in the automatic insertion state, “credits relating to game medal insertion processing” and “credit settlement relating to game medal settlement processing”). However, in this embodiment, focusing on the case where the player misunderstands the small role, depending on the stop symbol on the stop display line (effective winning line or pseudo winning line) (Depending on the replay role type that won the prize), the credit can be controlled or cannot be controlled. This will be described in detail below.

  As already explained, although the stop display line differs depending on the combination, it may be difficult to determine whether or not it is a replay combination by stopping the combination of the same or similar symbols on both sides. . In particular, when a replay role is won, in many cases where a player misunderstands a small role and performs a medal insertion operation, the stop symbol on the stop display line is the same as the symbol combination corresponding to the small role type. Or a similar case. Paying attention to such circumstances, the present embodiment is configured to be able to control whether credit is possible or not according to the replay role type that has won a prize.

  Specifically, if a replay combination related to a specific symbol combination wins, credit is controlled (credit acceptable state), and if it is a combination of other symbols, credit is not possible (credit not accepted) Control possible). The “specific symbol combination” refers to a combination of symbols stopped on the stop display line that is the same or similar to the symbol combination corresponding to the small role type or special role type.

  In the case of this embodiment, when Replay 2 or Replay 3 is won, according to the pressing order, “BELL” − “BELL” − “BELL” ”(middle bell) on the middle horizontal line (effective winning line). (Replay) will stop, and this symbol combination will be 'Bell'-'Bell'-'Bell' (9 pieces AT role) 'which stops on the upper line pseudo winning line) when winning AT1 They are the same (see FIG. 5, FIG. 7A (A), FIG. 7B (A)). Similarly, when AT2 to AT3 are selected, the stop display line is different, but the combination of the same symbols as '"BELL"-"BELL"-"BELL" (9-piece AT role)' stops. (For example, stop on the lower horizontal line: see FIG. 5). In addition, as already explained, since “weak cherry” and “strong cherry”, which are treated as replay roles, use the well-known symbols related to conventional small roles, as in the above AT1 to AT3, Is easily misunderstood as having won a prize, and “Special Replay” uses a well-known symbol for a conventional special role, so it is easily misunderstood that a bonus role has won. Therefore, in such a case, it is preferable to perform control so that credit is possible.

  On the other hand, when Replay 1 or CA Replay is won, the situation is different. These replay role types are composed of a combination of symbols (“RP”-“RP”-“RP”) that can be distinguished from any small role (at least 9 AT roles related to AT1 to AT3). Specifically, when Replay 1 is won, “RP”-“RP”-“RP” (normal replay) stops on the right down line (pseudo winning line), and when CA Replay is won, RP "-" RP "-" RP "(chance replay) stops on the middle horizontal line (see FIG. 5). In this way, when the symbol combination corresponding to the replay role is a combination of symbols that can be distinguished from any small role, the player is very unlikely to be confused with the small role or special role, and the replay role It is easy to recognize that has won. Therefore, in such a case, there is no problem even if it is controlled so that credit is impossible.

  In addition, when the replay 1 is won, the above “normal replay” that stops on the pseudo winning line is a virtual winning combination, and thus is a combination of symbols different from the true winning combination that stops on the effective winning line. . As an example of a true winning combination when Replay 1 is won, “Red 7 (symbol number 14)”-“RP (symbol number 12)”-“Cherry (symbol number 13)” is stopped on the effective winning line. This is the case (the symbol combination “RP”-“RP”-“RP” is stopped on the right downward line (pseudo winning line) at this time: see the symbol arrangement band 200 in FIG. 2).

  Thus, when there are a plurality of combinations of symbols corresponding to the replay role, one of these symbols is a combination of symbols that are the same as or similar to the small role type or special role type, and the other symbols If the combination is a combination of symbols that can be distinguished from the small role type or special role type, in the former case, it is considered that there are many cases where a player misunderstands and performs a medal insertion operation. In the latter case, it is preferable to control to “credit is not possible” and to control to “credit not possible” in consideration of the fact that it is difficult for the player to misunderstand.

  The credit settlement may be configured as follows under the automatic insertion state. For example, (A) it can be configured so that credit settlement can be made regardless of the replay role type. (B) Also, in the case of a replay role type that is controlled to be creditable, credit settlement is possible, and in the case of a replay role type that is controlled so that credit is not possible, credit settlement is also impossible. Can do.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the game medal insertion process is configured to be creditable even in an automatic insertion state by replay (replay), and the game medal settlement process is performed under the automatic insertion state. Even if there is such a configuration, it is possible to make the payment of credits smoothly, so that the game can be smoothly advanced and stopped, and the player can enjoy the game comfortably.

  In addition, when replays are granted, it is not configured so that credits and credit settlement can be made uniformly, but the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay role and the combination of symbols corresponding to the small role type or special role type are the same Or, when it is determined to be a combination of similar symbols (especially in the case of the same symbol combination), by allowing credit according to the established replay role type, the player feels uncomfortable The game can be smoothly progressed or stopped without giving a bonus.

<Processing on the main control unit side: FIGS. 8 to 18>
With reference to FIG. 8 to FIG. 18, processing contents on the main control unit 400 side that generally controls gaming operations will be described.

(1. Main process on the main control side: FIG. 8)
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing main processing (main control side main processing) on the main control unit (main control board) 400 side in accordance with the game operation control program. This process is executed by the main CPU 401c. For convenience of explanation, the main body that executes the process will be referred to as the main control unit 400.

  When the gaming machine is turned on, a power-on signal indicating that the power is turned on is sent from the power supply board 440. In response to this power-on signal, the main control unit 400 starts the main process on the main control side shown in FIG.

  In the main process on the main control side, the initial setting process in step S11 is executed as the first process when the power is turned on, and in other cases, the processes in steps S12 to S26 are executed as processes in normal operation.

  In FIG. 8, as the first process after the power is turned on, the main control unit 400 first executes a necessary initial setting process before starting the game operation (step S11). In this initial setting process, for example, the CPU first sets itself to the interrupt disabled state, sets to a predetermined interrupt mode, initializes the register values in the CPU including each part of the microcomputer, Any abnormal operation (for example, whether the random number generation circuit is normal or whether the front door is open) is confirmed. When an abnormality is confirmed, predetermined error processing is executed.

  Further, the state (ON / OFF state) of the output signal (RAM clear signal) of the RAM clear switch input through an input port (not shown) is determined. Here, the RAM clear signal is a signal for determining whether or not to initialize the entire area of the RAM, and usually has a value corresponding to the ON / OFF state of the initialization switch operated by the store clerk of the pachinko parlor. doing. Here, assuming that the RAM clear signal is in the ON state, the entire area of the main RAM is cleared to zero. Therefore, the value of the backup flag set when the power is turned off becomes zero together with other checksum values and the like, and the backed up game information (for example, the game state information when the power is turned off, credit number information, bet number information, internal lottery) Result information (winning flag, etc.) is cleared and started from the initial state.

  After the above initial setting process is completed normally, a RAM initialization process (step S12) is performed. In this RAM initialization process, predetermined data used at the end of the previous game is cleared, and a work area necessary for the current game is secured. The predetermined data is information to be cleared in order to start the current game. For example, the number of bets used in the previous game (the number of inserted games), various data used for internal lottery (random numbers for internal lottery) , Internal lottery result information (winning flag), etc.) are cleared. As a result, unless the specified number of game medals are again inserted (setting the number of bets for the unit game) (game medal insertion process in step S14 described later: see FIGS. 11 to 18), the current game is not started. It has become.

  Next, a game state flag generation process is performed (step S13). In this game state flag generation process, the game state of the current game is confirmed based on the mode data in the main RAM 401b, and a game state flag corresponding to this is set. The gaming state of the current game is designated by the gaming state flag.

  Next, a game medal insertion process is performed (step S14). In this game medal insertion process, mainly the detection of game medals inserted into the main body of the gaming machine, the management of credits, the automatic insertion process of game medals when there is a request for re-game, etc., and the game can be started It is monitored whether or not a predetermined number of game medals have been inserted. When it is confirmed that the prescribed number of game medals have been inserted, the game start condition is established, and the operation detection signal from the rotating cylinder rotation start switch 11a is sent while the condition establishment condition is maintained. . The game medal insertion process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When receiving the operation detection signal from the rotating cylinder rotation start switch 11a, the main control unit 400 acquires an internal lottery random value (numerical range: 0 to 65535) based on the counter value of the counter circuit 403 (random number acquisition processing). : Step S15).

  Next, an internal lottery process based on the acquired random number for internal lottery is performed (step S16). In this internal lottery process, internal lottery based on the acquired random number for internal lottery and the lottery table (see the judgment value column in FIG. 5) is performed, and winning combination information (winning flag) corresponding to the internal lottery result is obtained. Set. Also, a “game start information command” is set as an effect control command. This game start information command includes at least internal lottery result information (winning combination information (winning flag information)), and in the present embodiment, includes game state information and internal lottery result information. Information included in the game start information command is used on the effect control unit 410 side for effect processing such as determination of effects appearing during the current game and AT lottery. Note that the various effect control commands set according to the processing state are transmitted from the main control unit 400 to the effect control unit 410 in a command output process (step S45) in the main control unit side timer interruption process of FIG. To be sent to.

  Next, a setting process at the time of rotation rotation start (rotation rotation start setting process) is performed (step S17). In this rotation rotation start setting process, data necessary for starting rotation of the rotation cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c, for example, rotation rotation operation related to rotation rotation production and normal rotation operation are necessary. Data (control data for rotating operation of the spinning cylinder (control data for the spinning cylinder driving motors 211a, 211b, 211c)) is set, or a game start wait timer (4.1 seconds) is set. Also, here, when it is confirmed that the game start wait timer set in the previous game has elapsed, a “rotation start command” indicating the rotation start is set as an effect control command. Then, the rotating cylinder is started to rotate (normal rotating operation), whereby each of the rotating cylinders 5a, 5b, and 5c enters a rotating state. The rotation start command is used when the effect control unit 410 controls the appearance at the time of starting the spinning cylinder (for example, the generation of a sound effect at the time of rotating cylinder start).

  Thereafter, when the rotating cylinder is started to rotate and all the rotating cylinders reach a substantially constant speed, a stop operation is permitted (allowed) in which the stop operation of the rotating cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, and 12c is made effective. In this stop operation enabled state, when the rotation rotation stop button 12a, 12b, or 12c is operated, a rotation stop process for performing stop control (by pull-in control) on the rotation cylinder targeted for stop operation is performed ( Step S18). In this embodiment, when the stop operation is enabled, the stop button lamp (LED) with a built-in stop button changes from red (stop operation invalid notification mode) to blue (stop operation valid notification mode) under the control of the main control unit 400. ), And the player is informed that the stop operation is possible.

  In the turning stop processing of step S18, when there is a stop operation for the turning rotation stop button 12 in a state where the turning stop is possible, stop preparation data is set as information related to stop control. The stop preparation data includes “stop operation order data” that can specify the pressing order, and “stop rotation number data” that can specify the number of rotations that have already stopped (number of stop rotations) (for example, the first stop rotation data). In the case of a stop operation, since there is no stop spinning cylinder, it becomes the data specifying 'stop winding number = 0'). In addition, a stop interval timer (for example, 213 ms) including a margin time required for the rotor to completely stop under the pull-in control is included, and these are set as stop preparation data. Note that the current pressing order and the first stop operation can be grasped from the stop operation order data and the current rotation stop number data. This spinning cylinder stop process functions as a stop operation order monitoring unit that monitors (understands) the pushing order based on the rotating state and the stopped state of the rotating cylinder.

  Further, in the spinning stop process of step S18, after setting stop preparation data, a target stop table (not shown) is set based on internal lottery result information (winning flag) and stop operation procedure (push order and stop operation timing). Is selected, the number of sliding frames is determined from the stop table, and the stop control (retraction control) of the rotating cylinder based on this is performed. When performing stop control of the spinning cylinder, the pushing order of the spinning cylinder is monitored, and in particular, with regard to the pushing order specifying role, the winning combination corresponding to the pushing order is stopped on the effective winning line so that the turning order based on the pushing order is stopped. The stop of the trunk is controlled.

  When the spinning cylinder stops, based on the stop position, it is possible to specify on which winning line the symbol number of the symbol is stopped on each spinning cylinder. “Character stop information (winning line data) Is created and set in a predetermined area of the main RAM. Since this symbol stop information is created for each stop of each cylinder, it is possible to grasp the symbol stop point (for example, the listening state of a specific winning combination). This symbol stop information is cleared for each game. In addition, although the stop position of the rotating cylinder can be grasped even when the rotating cylinder actually stops, based on the stop operation symbol number and the number of sliding frames, at the stage before the rotating cylinder stops completely, It is also possible to grasp the stop position of the rotating drum.

  At this time, a “stop result information command” is set as an effect control command at the time of stopping the spinning cylinder. The “stop result information command” includes the symbol stop information created when the rotating drum stops. On the production control unit 410 side, in accordance with the “stop result information command” and “stop input information reception command”, the order of pushing, the current rotation / stop state of the spinning cylinder, the winning line (the effective winning line and / or the pseudo The stop symbols on the winning line) can be grasped. As a result, on the side of the production control unit 410, a penalty setting process for generating a penalty, or an effect (for example, a stop sound at the time of the stop operation or a specific stop eye) at the time of the stop operation of the rotating cylinder (at the time of stop control). It is possible to perform an effect control process for displaying an effect that reports (listening state).

  When it is confirmed that all the cylinders are stopped, a winning determination process is performed (step S19). In this winning determination process, based on the winning line data (symbol stop information), it is confirmed whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination has stopped on the effective winning line, that is, whether or not a winning has occurred. When a winning is confirmed, a setting process of the number of game medals to be paid out (payout number data designating payout number information) is performed based on the combination of the stopped symbols.

  Further, here, “winning information command (all-turn cylinder stop command)” is set as an effect control command when all-cylinder is stopped. In this “winning information command”, as the above game result information, what symbol combination (stopped symbol type) is stopped on at least the effective winning line (in this embodiment, the effective winning line and the pseudo winning line). Identifiable information is included, and current game status information can also be included. When the “winning information command” is transmitted from the main control unit 400 side, the production control unit 410 grasps the current game result, and triggers the production at the time of all-round trunk stop, for example, derivation display of the game result. "Awarding effects (directions that appear according to the winning role type: replay winning sound, replay winning light effect, small role winning sound, small role winning light effect, etc.)" Perform control processing.

  Next, a medal payout process is performed (step S20). In this medal payout process, based on the payout information set in the winning determination process in step S19, the hopper unit 500 is driven to perform a game medal payout process or a credit addition process.

  Next, re-game setting processing is performed (step S21). In this regame setting process, a setting process necessary for the regame operation is performed. The re-game setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. When the re-game operation is designated by this process, in the game medal insertion process (step S14) at the start of the next game, the same number of game medals as the game medals required this time are automatically inserted, and the next game is played as a game medal. It is possible to start without input.

  When an RT game is provided, processing related to RT game transition control is performed in the re-game setting process in step S21. Here, a transition control process between RT games from one RT game to another RT game is performed based on a predetermined transition condition.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a bonus game is in progress (step S22). If the bonus game is being played (step S22: YES), a bonus game operating process is performed (step S24). In the bonus game operating process, a process required to continue and end the bonus game is performed. When the bonus game operating process is completed, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process in step S12.

  On the other hand, if the bonus game is not being played (step S22: NO), it is then determined whether or not the bonus combination has stopped (winned) on the effective winning line (step S23).

  When the bonus combination is stopped on the effective pay line (step S22: YES), bonus game operation start processing is performed (step S25). In the bonus game operation start process, a setting process necessary for starting the bonus game from the next game is performed. Specifically, a predetermined waiting time before the start of the bonus game is set, an effect time setting process for displaying the effect at the time of winning the bonus combination, a process for clearing the bonus game payout number counter, and a bonus winning For example, a flag clear process. When this bonus game operation start process is completed, the process proceeds to a RAM initialization process in step S12, and the processes in and after step S12 are sequentially performed. On the other hand, if the bonus combination is not stopped (step S22: NO), the process proceeds to the RAM initialization process of step S12 as it is, and the processes after step S12 are sequentially performed.

(2. Main control timer interrupt processing: Fig. 9)
Next, timer interrupt processing on the main control side will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the main control timer interruption process. The main control timer interruption process is started by interruption every predetermined time (about 1.5 ms) from the CTC, and is executed by interruption during execution of the main control main process.

  In FIG. 12, when a timer interrupt occurs, the main control unit 400 first performs a saving process for saving the register to a predetermined stack area (step S41).

  Next, port input processing is performed (step S42). In this port input process, detection information from switches and sensors provided in the gaming machine is managed.

  Next, a rotation rotation control process is performed (step S43). In the rotation rotation control process, a pulse signal to be output to the rotation drive motor is generated at the time of rotation start when confirming the rotation state flag or at the time of rotation stop when confirming the stop command flag during stop operation. Management control is used to control the rotation operation, and the current rotation position and speed of the rotating drum are monitored.

  Next, a periodic update process is performed (step S44). In this periodic update process, the timer used for the game operation is updated, and the watchdog timer is periodically cleared. When the periodic update process is not executed, for example, when an abnormality occurs in gaming operation control and the program goes into a runaway state, when the watchdog timer expires, the main CPU 401c is automatically reset to return from the runaway state. To do.

  Next, command output processing is performed (step S45). In this command output process, an effect control command that is set according to the processing state accompanying the progress of the game is transmitted to the effect control unit 410 side (effect control board 420 side). The main control unit 400 outputs an effect control command for one byte for each interruption. Since one effect control command is 2 bytes long, one effect control command is transmitted by two successive timer interruptions.

  Next, medal information output processing is performed (step S46). In this medal information output process, a medal payout signal when a game medal is inserted or a game medal is paid out is output. Each of the above signals is transmitted to the hall computer HC via the external concentration terminal board 310.

  Next, display output processing is performed (step S47). This display output process functions as a game display control means, and outputs a light emission control signal for controlling light emission of LEDs and 7 segments provided in the gaming machine according to the game progress status. Corresponding to various display parts formed on the game panel 77 and operation means (rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11, rotating cylinder rotation stop button 12a, 12b, 12c, 1 bet button 9, and / or credit check button 10). The light emission mode such as the provided LED (internal light emission means for operation means) is managed and controlled here.

  Specifically, in the display output process, the display of each display unit is controlled as follows.

(A) Credit number display unit 86 (credit number display unit)
The 7-segment light emission mode (lighted / unlit state) of the credit number display 86 is controlled to be displayed, and the current credit number is displayed on the credit number display 86.

(B) Payout number display 87 (payout number display part)
When a small role type with a payout is won, the 7-segment light emission mode of the payout number display unit 87 is controlled to be displayed, and the current payout number (the number of payouts) is displayed on the payout number display unit 87. Although details will be described later, at the time of credit settlement, a display relating to credit settlement is also displayed by the payout number display 87.

  The payout number display unit 87 functions not only as a payout number display means for displaying the payout number, but also as an error notification means for notifying that an error state occurs when an abnormality (error) occurs in the operation of the gaming machine. work.

(C) Game start display LED 81 (game start display section)
The light emission mode of the game start display LED 81 (game start display unit) is displayed and controlled. When the game start ready state (game start condition is established) by the operation of the rotation start lever 11, the LED 81 is turned on to rotate the rotation. If the game cannot be started by operating the start lever 11 (for example, when a game or a predetermined number of game medals are not inserted), the LED 81 is controlled to be turned off. Thereby, it is notified whether or not the game can be started.

(D) Medal insertion display LED 82 (medal insertion display unit)
The display mode of the light emission mode of the medal insertion display LED 82 is controlled. The LED 82 is turned on when the insertion of a credit or medal from the medal insertion slot 7 is acceptable, and the LED 82 is illuminated when the gaming medal cannot be accepted. Is controlled to be turned off. Thereby, it is notified whether or not a game medal can be inserted. In the present embodiment, if there is a credit, the light emission mode of the LED built in the MAX bet button 8 is turned on (flashing) if a game medal can be inserted, and the game medal cannot be inserted. If so, the control is controlled to turn off the light. Thereby, it is notified whether or not a game medal can be inserted from the credit.

(E) Re-game operation LED 83 (re-game operation display section)
The display mode of the light emission mode of the re-game operation LED 83 is controlled. When the re-game is in progress, the LED 83 is turned on, and when the non-re-game is in progress, the LED 83 is turned off. Thereby, it is notified whether or not the re-game is in operation, and when the next game is started, it is notified whether or not it is a game by automatic insertion by re-game. Note that the re-game operation LED 83 is set to be lit until a re-game is given, a next game is started by the re-game, and at least a game result of the game is derived and displayed. Specifically, the re-game operation LED is turned off at an arbitrary timing in the processing section before the step S504 in the re-game setting process (step S21) is executed after the spinning cylinder stop process (step S18). Can do. Since the player recognizes that the game is over after the game result is derived and the payout is awarded, the timing for turning off the re-game operation LED 83 is preferably after the end of the winning determination process (step S19). .

(F) Insertion number display LED 85 (insertion number display section)
The display mode of the light emission mode of the inserted number display LED 85 is controlled, and the inserted number (current bet number) of the current game medal is displayed on the inserted number display section. As for the number-of-insertion display LEDs 85, for example, three LEDs (upper LED, middle LED, lower LED) are arranged vertically, and the current light emission mode (combination of lighting / extinguishing state of the three LEDs) of these LEDs. The bet number can be displayed. In the present embodiment, as a display form of the bet number, when the number of inserted game medals is 1, only the lower LED is lit (the upper LED and the middle LED are off), and when the number is 2, the center LED The lower LED is turned on (the upper LED is turned off), and when the number is three, all the LEDs (upper LED, middle LED, lower LED) are controlled to turn on. As a result, the number of game medals inserted by the player for setting the bet amount (the number of inserted medals), that is, the current bet number is notified.

  The information displayed by some or all of the display units can be displayed by displaying the image on the liquid crystal display device 6. In this case, an effect control command including information provided by each display unit (a command including information corresponding to each display unit) can be transmitted to the effect control unit 410 according to the progress of the game. Can be realized. When the above command is transmitted from the main control unit 400 side to the effect control unit 410 side, the effect control unit 410 side controls the display of the liquid crystal display device 6 based on the information included in the command, and Can be displayed as an image.

  Next, an abnormality monitoring process is performed (step S48). In this abnormality monitoring process, the game operation state is monitored based on the information of the input management process, and an abnormality of the gaming machine (game operation error) is monitored.

  After the processing of steps S41 to S48 is completed, the contents of the saved register are restored (register restoration processing), and the interrupt enabled state is set. Thus, the timer interrupt process is terminated, the process returns to the main control side main process before the interruption, and the main control side main process is performed until the next timer interruption occurs.

(1-2. Re-game setting process: FIG. 10)
First, with reference to FIG. 10, the details of the re-game setting process in step S21 of FIG. 8 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the contents of the re-game setting process.

  In FIG. 10, the main control unit 400 first determines the replay role type (replay role corresponding pattern: in this embodiment, weak cherry, strong cherry, chance replay, normal replay, middle bell replay, or special replay) It is determined whether or not it has been stopped (winning) (step S501). If no replay combination is stopped (step S501: NO), nothing is done and the re-game setting process is exited, and the process proceeds to the process of step S22 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the replay combination is stopped (step S501: YES), a re-game operation flag setting process is performed (step S502).

(Re-game operation flag setting process: step S502)
In the re-game action flag setting process, the replay combination type won is determined, and the re-game action flag corresponding to the replay combination is set. This re-game operation flag is used as a flag for designating whether or not the current game result is a re-game, and in this embodiment, credit is possible (credit acceptable state) and credit not available according to the replay role type. It is also used as identification information for controlling possible (credit not acceptable state) (see step S153 in FIG. 14 described later). The re-game operation flag is cleared at the start of the game and is set to an OFF state (00H) (see step S126 in FIG. 11 described later). For convenience of explanation, unless otherwise indicated below, when the re-game operation flag is in the “ON state (≠ 00H (01H or 02H))”, the “re-game operation is in progress” including the automatic input state described above. Assuming that the re-game operation flag is “OFF state (= 00H)”, it is assumed that “the re-game is not operating”.

  In the present embodiment, in the medal insertion process of FIG. 11 described later (see step S117 and step S153 of FIG. 14 showing the details), credit is possible (credit acceptable state) and credit impossible (depending on the replay role type) ( In this re-game operation flag setting process, a “re-game operation flag” corresponding to the replay role type related to the current game result is set. Specifically, in the case of normal replay (replay role corresponding symbol by replay 1 winning) or chance replay (replay role corresponding symbol by CA replay winning), “01H” is set as the replay operation flag. The re-game operation flag “01H” designates that credit is not possible (credit is not accepted) (see step S153 in FIG. 14 described later).

  In addition, in the case of weak cherry, strong cherry, middle bell replay (one replay compatible symbol when replay 2, 3 is selected), or special replay (other replay compatible symbols when replay 2, 3 is selected), replay operation flag “02H” is set. This re-game operation flag “02H” designates that credit is possible (credit acceptable state) (see step S153 in FIG. 14 described later).

  Note that, regardless of the replay role type, in the case of designating that credit is possible (credit not possible state), when the replay role is stopped, “02H” that designates credit is set as the replay operation flag. (See step S153 in FIG. 14 described later). In this case, even if any replay role type wins, it is controlled to be creditable. The configuration is the same except for the determination process in step S153 in FIG.

  In the case of the present embodiment, the “middle bell replay” has the same symbol combination as the nine AT combinations relating to AT1 to AT3 (replay is given to the combination of symbols stopped on the stop display line) The combination of symbols to be played is the same as the combination of symbols to which a game medal is given.In the case of this embodiment, the combination of symbols is stopped on a different stop display line). Focusing on this point, the case where the middle bell replay wins the game is most likely to cause the player to misunderstand that the small role (9 AT role) wins and execute the game medal insertion operation. It is considered large. Considering this, for example, “middle bell replay” is set to “02H”, and in the case of “special replay” which is a combination of a bonus symbol and a similar symbol, a symbol combination corresponding to the small role In consideration of the fact that the player is less likely to make a misunderstanding, the “special replay” may be set to “01H”. The case where the middle bell replay won a prize, such as a combination of well-known symbols (conventional symbols) that have been used for small roles, such as weak cherries and strong cherries. Since it is considered that there is a low possibility that the player will make a mistake, it may be configured to be set to “01H” in the same manner. In the present embodiment, for a combination of symbols that are stopped on any stop display line, a stop control mode in which the combination of symbols to which a re-game is given and the combination of symbols to which a game medal is given are the same. When the combination of symbols to which the replay is given is stopped on the stop display line, it can be said that it is most preferable to control to allow credit (credit acceptable state).

  Next, the number of game medals corresponding to the number of bets used in the current game is set in the number of game medals (regame medals number counter) (step S503). In this embodiment, since the prescribed number of games that can be started is three game medals, “3” is set as the number of re-game medals here.

  Next, the re-game operation LED 83 is set to ON (lighted state) (step S504). When the re-game operation LED 83 is ON, the re-game operation LED 83 is turned on, and it is informed that the re-game operation is currently being performed (automatic charging state). When the re-game operation LED 83 is OFF, the re-game operation LED 83 is turned off. It is informed that the re-game is currently inactive. In addition, you may comprise as follows about the light emission aspect in re-game action | operation LED83.

  As in this embodiment, when a “specific replay role (for example, middle bell replay)” that is confused with a combination of symbols of the small role wins, the light emission mode of the replay operation LED 83 is changed to the combination of symbols of the small role. It can be configured to exhibit a light emission mode different from “other replay roles (for example, normal replay)” which is not confusing. For example, in the middle stage replay winning, it is possible to relatively increase the luminance of the re-game operation LED 83 or to change the emission color compared to the normal replay winning. In this way, by giving a change to the replay operation LED 83 related to the replay winning, it is easy for the player to recognize that it was a middle bell replay winning, thereby allowing the player to recognize the replay role and the small role. Can reduce the number of cases of misunderstanding.

  Next, a predetermined standby time (replay standby time) is set in the replay standby timer (step S505). Here, for example, 750 ms is set in the replay waiting timer as the waiting time for the replay winning combination. This standby time is used as an effect time width for causing a “winning effect” due to a replay role winning. Here, the replay time width required to make the replay establishment sound at the time of replay winning a prize and the winning effect using the above-mentioned pattern irradiation backlight LED appear is set.

  Representative examples of the winning effect include a sound effect by the speaker 16 and a light effect by the design illumination backlight LED and the decorative lamp 13. Depending on the combination, the winning combination is notified to the player not by the combination of symbols stopped on the effective winning line but by the combination of symbols stopped on the pseudo winning line (see the column of the stop display line in FIG. 6). For example, in the case where the upper bells are aligned at the time of winning AT1 (see FIG. 7A (i)) (when the 9-sheet AT role is established), the stop display line (pseudo winning line) “upper horizontal line” is used for pattern irradiation. It is possible to notify the establishment of the nine-piece AT combination related to AT1 by irradiating with a backlight LED in a predetermined light emission mode (for example, blinking the upper horizontal line).

  Then, it waits until the re-game standby timer elapses (step S506: re-game standby timer ≠ 0). If the re-game standby timer elapses (step S506: re-game standby timer = 0), the re-game setting process is terminated. Then, the process proceeds to step S22 in FIG.

(1-3. Game medal insertion processing: FIGS. 11 to 18)
Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the details of the re-game setting process in step S14 of FIG. 8 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the contents of the game medal insertion process.

  In FIG. 11, the main control unit 400 first sets a predetermined time (demo display start time) in the reel LED extinguishing demo timer (step S111). Here, for example, 60000 ms is set in the reel LED extinguishing demo timer as a standby time until the display is switched to the demo display screen (demonstration effect) when a game medal for setting the bet amount is not inserted. This demonstration display screen is an image display effect for notifying that a game is not being performed.

  Next, a setting state (ON / OFF state) of an error flag indicating that a gaming operation abnormality has occurred is checked (whether it is ON or not (OFF)) (step S112). If the error flag is ON (step S112: ON), it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the gaming operation, and a predetermined error process is performed (step S113). If the error flag is OFF (step S112: OFF), Assuming that the operation is normal, the process proceeds to step S114, and the re-game operation flag setting state is confirmed (step S114).

  In the determination process in step S114, it is determined whether or not the re-game operation flag set in the re-game operation flag setting process (step S502) in FIG. 10 is “00H (OFF state)”.

  When the re-game operation flag is not “00H” (step S114: ≠ 00H), that is, when the previous game result is the replay role type (when the replay role is won), the “replay” A “game automatic medal insertion process” is performed (step S115). However, when the re-game operation flag is “00H” (step S114: = 00H), that is, when the previous game result is not the replay role type (when the replay role is not won), the replay of step S115 is performed. The automatic medal insertion process is not performed, and the process proceeds to the medal settlement process in step S116. The replay automatic medal insertion process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S116, medal settlement processing is performed (step S116). In this medal settlement process, when the credit settlement button 10 (credit settlement switch 10a) is operated, the game medals stored in the credit (storage means) are settled (credit settlement). The medal settlement process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, medal insertion detection processing is performed (step S117). In this medal insertion detection process, a process for detecting game medals inserted from the medal slot, a process for setting the number of bets when a game medal is detected, a process for adding credits, and the like are performed. The medal insertion detection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, a credit insertion detection process is performed (step S118). In this credit insertion detection process, a game medal insertion process from within credits by operating the MAX bet button 8 or the 1 bet button 9 is performed. This credit insertion detection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, when the credit insertion detection process in step S118 is finished, it is next determined whether or not the number of inserted game medals (inserted number counter) is zero (step S119). The “inserted number” of game medals here is not the number of credited game medals (game medals stored in the storage means) but the number of game medals set as the number of bets. The game medals set as the bet number are game medals automatically inserted by re-game, game medals used for setting the bet number from the credit, or inserted from the medal insertion slot 7 for setting the bet number. Includes real game medals.

  When the number of inserted game medals is zero (step S119: inserted number = 0), it is determined whether or not the “reel LED extinguishing demo timer” set in the process of step S111 is zero (step S120). If the reel LED extinguishment demo timer is zero and the demo command has not yet been transmitted at the time of this determination (step S120: reel LED extinguishing demo timer = 0), set “demo command” to specify the start of the demonstration display effect. (Step S121), the process returns to Step S112.

  When the above demo command is set, the condition that the demo command has not been sent is that the reel LED extinguishment demo timer is zero when the reel LED extinguishing demo timer is zero and the demo display command is sent without condition. During this period, the transmission of the demo command is repeated at the interrupt cycle (1.5 ms), and unnecessary command transmission occurs. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is determined whether the demo command has not been transmitted. If the demo command has not been transmitted, the demo display command is set, and if the demo command has already been transmitted, the demo command is Without setting, the process returns to step S112.

  When the “demonstration command” is transmitted from the main control unit 400 side, the effect control unit 410 recognizes that a predetermined time has passed without the player playing a game, and turns on the reel LED that illuminates the spinning cylinder. The display is turned off, and a demonstration display effect for waiting for a customer appears on the liquid crystal display device 6. On the other hand, if the reel LED extinguishment demo timer is not zero (step S120: reel LED extinguishing demo timer ≠ 0), the process returns to step S112 without doing anything.

  If it is determined in step S119 that the number of inserted game medals is not zero (step S119: inserted number ≠ 0), then the MAX bet flag setting state (ON / OFF state) is confirmed (step S122). This MAX bet flag is a flag for designating a game medal insertion state by the MAX bet button 8, and is set to ON when the MAX bet button 8 is operated and a game medal is being inserted from the credit. (Refer to steps S176 to S177 during the credit insertion detection process described later (FIG. 15)).

  If the MAX bet flag is ON (step S122: ON), nothing is done and the process returns to step S112. However, if the MAX bet flag is OFF (step S122: OFF), then the number of inserted game medals (current bet number) is the specified number (in this embodiment, three game medals that satisfy the game start condition). ) Is determined (step S123).

  If the number of game medals inserted is not the prescribed number (step S123: NO), the process returns to step S112 without doing anything and waits for the number of game medals to be inserted.

  On the other hand, if the number of inserted game medals is the specified number (step S123: YES), the game start display LED 81 is set to ON (step S124), assuming that the game start condition is satisfied. Thereby, game start display LED81 will be in a lighting state. When the game start display LED 81 is ON, it is lit and informed that the game can be started, and when the game start display LED 81 is OFF, it is turned off and notified that the game cannot be started. It has become so.

  When the process of step S124 is completed, it is determined whether or not the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 has been operated (step S125). Whether or not the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 has been operated is confirmed by whether or not an operation detection signal is input from the rotating cylinder rotation start switch 11a. If the rotation rotation start lever 11 is not operated (step S125: OFF), the process returns to step S112, and thereafter, the operation detection signal from the rotation rotation start switch 11a is received while the game start condition is established. Wait for it to arrive.

  When the rotating drum rotation start lever 11 is operated (step S125: NO), setting processing at the start of the game is performed assuming that the current game is started (step S126). In the setting process at the start of the game, regarding the operation of the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11, the operation of the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 after the start of the game is set to an unacceptable state (operation detection from the rotating cylinder rotation start switch 11a is detected). Even if there is a signal input, it is treated as invalid). Further, the re-game operation flag is set to the OFF state (00H).

  Further, regarding the insertion of the game medal, the game medal from the medal insertion slot 7 is turned off by turning off the power to the blocker solenoid 7c, assuming that the game starts and the game machine enters the “prohibition state” where the game medal cannot be inserted. Is set to the unacceptable state. As a result, game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 7 are forced to enter the medal payout opening 19 from the cancel shooter 44 (see FIG. 1B) without being stored in the gaming machine (inside the credit and the hopper tank 14). Returned to the player.

  Further, in order to prohibit the insertion from the credit, the insertion from the credit by each bet button (MAX bet button 8, 1 bet button 9) is set to an unacceptable state, and the MAX bet switch 8a or 1 bet button 9a is set. Even if an operation detection signal from is input, the detection signal is treated as invalid.

  Furthermore, in order to notify the above-mentioned insertion prohibition state, the game start display LED 81, the medal insertion display LED 82, and the MAX bet LED 83 are turned OFF, and the re-game operation flag is set OFF. As a result, it is notified that the game has started and that the bet buttons (MAX bet button 8, 1 bet button 9) cannot be accepted from the credit.

  Note that after the processing in step S126, the insertion of game medals (including the insertion from credits) is prohibited until the end of the current game (until the medal insertion processing in the next step S12 is performed). As a result, the game medal insertion process is terminated, and the process proceeds to the random number acquisition process (step S15) in FIG.

(1-3-1. Re-game automatic medal insertion process: FIG. 12)
Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the details of the replay automatic medal insertion process in step S115 of FIG. 11 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of the replay automatic medal insertion process.

  In FIG. 12, the main control unit 400 first determines whether or not the number of replay medals is zero (step SS131). Here, the number of game medals set in step S505 in the re-game setting process (FIG. 10), that is, the remaining number of game medals to be automatically inserted is confirmed.

  When the number of re-game medals is zero (step S131: number of re-game medals = 0), it is determined that the automatic insertion process by re-game is completed, and the re-game automatic medal insertion process is exited, and the medal settlement in step S116 in FIG. Proceed to processing.

  If the number of replay medals is not zero (step S131: number of replay medals ≠ 0), assuming that there is a remaining game medal due to replay, then subtract 1 from the number of replay medals (number of replay medals −1) (step S132), medal insertion time setting processing is performed (step S133). In the medal insertion setting process, a process for setting the number of bets by inserting game medals (including insertion from within credits and automatic insertion by replaying) is performed. The medal insertion time setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, a predetermined standby time (medal insertion standby time) is set in the insertion interval timer (step S134). Here, for example, 60 ms is set in the insertion interval timer as a standby time by automatic insertion of game medals related to re-game. This standby time is used as an effect time width for causing the above-described medal insertion sound (automatic medal insertion sound) by automatic insertion to appear.

  Then, it waits until the insertion interval timer elapses (step S135: insertion interval timer ≠ 0). If the insertion interval timer elapses (step S135: insertion interval timer = 0), the process returns to step S131, and then restarts. Until the number of game medals reaches zero (step S131: number of replay medals = 0), the processes of steps S131 to S135 are repeated.

(1-4. Setting process at the time of medal insertion: FIG. 13)
Next, with reference to FIG. 13, details of the medal insertion time setting process in step S133 of FIG. 12 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the contents of the replay automatic medal insertion process. This medal insertion time setting process is used as a common subroutine program (common processing module) during a medal insertion process described later with reference to FIG. 14 and a credit insertion detection process described later with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 13, the main control unit 400 first determines whether or not the inserted number has reached the upper limit inserted number, that is, whether or not the inserted number is the maximum bet number allowed for one game (step S141). ). When entering the process of step S141, it is premised that the inserted number has not reached the maximum bet number (see FIGS. 13 to 15), which is a duplicate determination process. The first reason is that the medal insertion setting process can be used as a common processing module that can also be used in other processes, which contributes to a reduction in control burden and is designed when changing models. Secondly, since the setting of the bet number is an important factor as a game start condition, it is possible to provide versatility, and from the point of further improving prevention of unauthorized insertion and erroneous detection of the inserted number, step S141. This determination process is provided.

  If the inserted number is not the upper limit number (step S141: NO), 1 is added to the inserted number (inserted number counter) with the bet number addition setting being permitted (step S142). As a result, the current bet number is incremented by one. On the other hand, if the inserted number is the upper limit number (step S141: YES), no more can be added to the inserted number, and the medal insertion setting process is terminated without doing anything.

  Next, the inserted number display LED 85 (upper LED, middle LED, and lower LED) is set to OFF (step S143). Subsequently, the inserted number display LED 85 corresponds to the current inserted number, and the upper LED, middle LED, And set the lower LED to ON. Here, during the insertion interval timer period, each LED of the insertion number display LED 85 is temporarily turned off and turned on with a combination of LEDs corresponding to the insertion number. In other words, a blinking state appears such that each LED is turned off for a moment when a game medal is inserted, and then an LED corresponding to the number of inserted coins is turned on. Thereby, the fact that a game medal has been inserted and the current number of inserted coins (the number of bets) are notified. As described above, the number of game medals inserted is, for example, when the number of game medals inserted is one, the lower LED is turned on (the upper LED and the middle LED are turned off), and the number is two. In this case, the center LED and the lower LED are turned on (the upper LED is turned off), and when the number is 3, all the LEDs (upper LED, middle LED, lower LED) are turned on. The number of inserted sheets is notified.

  Next, an “insertion command” indicating that a game medal has been inserted is set as an effect control command (step S145), thereby exiting the medal insertion setting process. When the “insertion command” is transmitted from the main control unit 400 side to the effect control unit 410 side, the effect control unit 410 causes a medal insertion effect to appear by inserting a game medal. For example, when a real game medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 7 with the insertion of a game medal, a normal medal insertion sound is generated, and an automatic medal insertion sound is generated in the case of automatic insertion by re-game. Note that the “insertion command” may include information on the number of inserted items at this time, and may be configured so that different medal insertion effects (for example, an input sound corresponding to the number of inserted items) can appear.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is configured to accept the insertion of a game medal from the medal slot 7 if the credit is not full even during the re-game operation. For this reason, it is good also as the following structures.

  (A) As a medal insertion effect when a game medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 7, in the medal insertion detection setting process of step S160 in the medal insertion detection process of FIG. Information related to the setting state of the operation flag (re-game operation flag ON / OFF information) is included, and thereby, the medal insertion effect (for example, different between when the effect control unit 410 is in the re-game operation and when the re-game is not operated) The medal insertion sound) may be displayed. For example, if a replay combination that is the same as or similar to the combination of symbols of a small combination wins a prize (for example, middle bell replay), for example, if the medal insertion effect is different between replay operation and non-replay operation Even if a game medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 7 by mistaking it as a prize (for example, the upper bell set of AT1), the medal insertion sound is different from the normal, so the player can play the middle bell replay. You will be able to recognize that it was a prize.

  (B) If the credit is full, the inserted game medal is returned to the player without being credited (see step S153 in FIG. 14 to be described later). Different automatic medal insertion effects (for example, different automatic medal insertion sounds) can be displayed when the credit is full and when the credit is not full in order to notify this in advance so as not to perform the insertion operation. It is good also as a structure. In this case, information regarding the number of credits (for example, information that can specify whether or not the credit is full) may be included in the “insertion command”.

  When adopting the configuration of (A) above, in the process of step S145 (injection command set process), it may be configured to set an “injection command” including information relating to the setting state of the regame operation flag. it can. Specifically, when the re-game operation flag is other than “00H”, the “re-game operation input command” is set, and when the re-game operation flag is “00H”, the “re-game non-operation input command”. "set. Thereby, the effect control unit 410 uses the effect (medal insertion effect for re-game operation or medal insertion effect for normal (non-re-game operation)) according to the setting state of the re-game operation flag as the effect means. You can make it appear.

  Further, in the case of adopting the configuration of (B) above, it is possible to configure so as to set an “injection command” including information relating to the credit storage state in the processing of step S145 (injection command set processing). . Specifically, the number of credits is checked, and if the credit is full, the “full tank insertion command” is set, and if the credit is not full, the “non-full tank insertion command” is set. As a result, the effect control unit 410 causes the effect means to present an effect (“automatic medal insertion effect for full tank” or “automatic medal insertion effect for non-full tank”) according to the credit storage state. Can do.

(1-3-2. Medal insertion detection process: FIG. 14)
Next, details of the medal insertion detection process in step S117 of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the contents of the medal insertion detection process.

  In FIG. 14, the main control unit 400 first determines whether or not the inserted number is a specified number (three game medals) (step S151). In the present embodiment, the specified number of games that can be started is the maximum number of bets (three game medals are inserted). In the determination process of step S151, game medals corresponding to the maximum number of bets are accurately inserted. In other words, it is determined whether or not the maximum bet number is set. In this step S151, when automatic insertion by re-game is made, since the prescribed number of game medals (three game medals) have already been inserted, the determination result in step S151 is “YES”. In addition, a determination result in S159 described later is also “YES”, and a new bet number is not set after automatic insertion.

  When the maximum bet number is changed according to the game state, for example, the maximum bet number is 3 game medals in the normal game state, and the maximum bet number is 2 game medals in the bonus game. In the case of such a configuration, it is possible to include a process for determining the gaming state in the previous stage of step S151 to determine whether or not the maximum bet number corresponding to the current gaming state.

  If the number of inserted sheets is the specified number (step S151: YES), whether or not the number of credits has reached a predetermined upper limit number of credits (50 in this embodiment), that is, whether or not the credits are full. It is determined whether or not (step S152).

  When the credit is full (step S152: YES), medal insertion prohibition setting processing is performed (step S161). In this medal insertion prohibition setting process, when a predetermined number of coins are inserted and the credit is full, no more medal can be inserted into the gaming machine in the “medal insertion prohibition state”. As a result, the energization of the blocker solenoid 7c is turned off, and the game medal inserted from the medal slot 7 is set to an unacceptable state. Further, in order to prohibit the insertion from the credit, the insertion from the credit by each bet button (MAX bet button 8, 1 bet button 9) is set to an unacceptable state.

  Further, the medal insertion display LED 82 and the MAX bet LED 84 are set to OFF in order to notify the above-described insertion prohibition state. As a result, the fact that the specified number of coins has been inserted (the maximum bet number has been set) and that the insertion from the credit by each bet button (MAX bet button 8, 1 bet button 9) is in an unacceptable state. Informed.

  On the other hand, if the inserted number is not the specified number (step S151: NO) or if the inserted number has reached the specified number but the credit is not full (step S152: NO), then the re-game operation flag Is checked (step S153).

  In the determination process of step S153, whether or not the re-game operation flag set in the re-game operation flag setting process (step S502) of FIG. 10 is “01H” designating that credit is not possible (credit is not accepted). Determine whether. The case where the re-game operation flag is “01H” means that in the previous game, a normal replay or a chance replay is won and “re-game is in operation (automatic insertion state), but credit cannot be accepted” It is. Further, the case where the re-game operation flag is other than “01H” is a case where the re-game operation flag is “00H” or “02H”, and the replay role has not won in the previous game. "Operating (OFF state)" or "weak cherry, strong cherry, middle bell replay, or special replay" wins and "re-playing is active, but credit acceptance is possible" (See step S502 in FIG. 10).

  When the game operation flag is “01H” (step S153: = 01H), the medal insertion prohibition setting process in step S161 is performed. As a result, when a normal replay or a chance replay is won in the previous game (see step S502 in FIG. 10), the credit is not accepted.

  On the other hand, when the game operation flag is not “01H” (step S153: ≠ 01H), a medal insertion permission setting process is performed (step S154). As a result, if the replay role has not won in the previous game, or if a specific replay role (weak cherry, strong cherry, middle bell replay, or special replay) wins, the credit can be accepted. Will be. As described above, in order to be in a creditable state regardless of the replay role type, the re-game operation flag may be set to “02H” in the process of step S502 of FIG. 10 (in this case) The process route from step S153 to S154 is always followed).

  In the medal insertion permission setting process in step S154, assuming that the insertion of the game medal into the gaming machine is in an allowable state, the energization of the blocker solenoid 7c is turned on, and the game medal inserted from the medal insertion port 7 is set to an acceptable state. . Further, in order to notify that the medal can be accepted, the medal insertion display LED 82 is set to ON to notify that the insertion of the game medal is acceptable.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a game medal is inserted from the medal slot 7 (step S155). The detection of the game medal is confirmed by the presence or absence of a detection signal input from the medal detection sensor 7a.

  If no game medal has been inserted from the medal slot 7 (step S156: NO), nothing is done and the medal insertion detection process is exited and the process proceeds to the credit insertion detection process of step S118 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when a game medal is inserted from the medal slot 7 (step S156: YES), it is determined whether or not the medal passing state in which the game medal passes through the medal selector 43 is a normal state (step S157). . Here, the detection signal from the medal detection sensor 7a is monitored, and abnormal operations due to clogging of game medals or illegal insertion due to goto are monitored.

  In this embodiment, when the specified number of games (three game medals) that can be started is inserted, the operation of the rotating rotation start lever 11 becomes valid (acceptable state), and the number of inserted game medals is less than the specified number (game) In the case of less than 3 medals), the operation of the rotation rotation start lever 11 is invalid (not acceptable). In addition, game medals inserted exceeding the maximum bet amount are credited to the storage means until the credit is full, and when the credit is full, the medal is forcibly issued from the cancel shooter 44 (see FIG. 1B). It is returned to the player via the payout opening 19. For this reason, in order to effectively detect an illegal insertion of a game medal due to a clogged medal or a goto action, a detection signal from the medal detection sensor 7a is monitored to determine whether or not the insertion state of the game medal is normal. ing.

  Regarding the detection signal from the medal detection sensor 7a, as already described with reference to FIG. 1C, the medal detection sensor 7a including two photosensors is arranged on the downstream side of the medal rail 52a along the direction in which the game medals flow. When a game medal passes through these medal detection sensors 7a, a detection signal whose timing is shifted for a predetermined time is output to the main control unit 400. Based on the detection signal, the main control unit 400 determines whether or not the input transition state of the detection signals from the two photosensors is normal. If normal, the game medal is normal in the medal selector 43. It is determined that it has passed.

  The input transition state is monitored, for example, when a game medal is inserted, the rising detection timing (first ON edge) when the first photo sensor first detects the passage of the game medal, and the second photo A first period A, which is a difference in detection time from the rising detection timing (second ON edge) when the passage of a game medal is detected for the first time by the sensor, and a game by the first photosensor and the second photosensor A second period B in which a medal is detected, a falling detection timing (first OFF edge) when the end of passage of the game medal is detected by the first photosensor, and a second photosensor And a third period C, which is a width of detection time deviation from the falling detection timing (second OFF edge) from C is carried out by determining whether or not within the predetermined normal determination time. For example, when the periods A to C satisfy the relations of 3 ms ≦ period A ≦ 99 ms, 3 ms ≦ period B ≦ 99 ms, and 3 ms ≦ period B ≦ 99 ms, the game medal normally passes through the medal selector 43. It comes to judge that it did. Therefore, until it is determined that the game medal has completely passed through the medal selector, the medal passing state in the period A to C is monitored. As a result, the appropriate number of game medals passing through the medal selector 43 can be counted, and abnormal operations such as clogging of game medals and cheating due to goto can be reliably detected.

  In addition, while the automatic insertion by re-game is being executed, specifically, from the time when the re-game operation is started (from the time when the re-game operation flag is turned on (≠ 00H) (step of FIG. 10). S502)), or from the start of automatic insertion (start of execution of the re-game automatic medal insertion process in step S115 of FIG. 11) until the automatic insertion by re-game is completed (for example, in step S115 of FIG. 11). When the insertion of a game medal is detected from the medal slot 7 during the period until the re-game automatic medal insertion process is completed, a predetermined error process can be executed. This makes it possible to more reliably detect abnormal operations such as clogging of game medals and fraud even during the period when automatic insertion by re-game is executed.

  Returning to the description of the process in step S157, if the medal passage state is not normal (step S157: NO), a predetermined error process is performed assuming that an abnormality has occurred (step S162), and the medal insertion detection process is exited. . This error is released by a predetermined error release procedure (for example, a reset switch operation).

  If the medal passing state is a normal state (step S157: YES), it is then determined whether or not the game medal has passed (step S158: NO), and step S155 is continued until the game medal has passed. Returning to the process, the processes of steps S155 to S157 are repeated.

  When the game medal has passed normally (step S158: YES), it is determined whether or not the inserted number is the specified number (three game medals) (step S159). When the inserted number is not the prescribed number: inserted number.noteq.MAX (inserted number <specified number (three))), the above-mentioned medal insertion detection process (see FIG. 13) is performed (step S163), whereby the medal insertion detection process The process proceeds to the credit insertion detection process in step S118 of FIG.

  On the other hand, when the inserted number is the specified number (step S159: inserted number = MAX (inserted number = specified number (3))), 1 is added to the credit (credit + 1) (step S162). As a result, when the credit is not full and a game medal is inserted exceeding the maximum bet number, the game medal is credited (credit to the storage means). Then, as the credit is added, the credit number display on the credit number display 86 is updated to the credit number after the addition (credit number display update process). As a result, the medal insertion detection process is skipped, and the process proceeds to the credit insertion detection process in step S118 of FIG. When automatic insertion by re-game is made, since the prescribed number of game medals have already been inserted, the determination result in step S159 is “YES”, and a new bet number is set after automatic insertion. It will never be done.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the “medal insertion detection process” described above is executed even during the re-game operation (see the processing route of steps S114 to S117 in FIG. 11). In other words, even if the game is automatically inserted by re-playing (under the automatic insertion state), if the credit is not full (refer to the processing route at step S151'YES 'and step S152'NO'), the credit is accepted. It can be made possible. Thereby, the acceptance of the insertion of the game medal from the medal slot 7 is validated, and the inserted game medal is credited to the storage means.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, it is possible to control the credit receivable state and the credit unacceptable state in accordance with the winning replay role type. As a result, even if the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay role is the same or similar to other small role types, the game can be progressed and stopped more smoothly without giving the player a sense of incongruity. Can be done.

(1-5. Credit insertion detection process: FIG. 15)
Next, the details of the credit insertion detection process in step S118 of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the contents of the credit insertion detection process.

  In FIG. 15, the main control unit 400 first determines whether or not the number of credits is zero (step S171). If the number of credits is not zero (step S171: credit number ≠ 0), then the inserted number Is determined to be the prescribed number (step S172).

If the number of credits is zero (step S171: number of credits = 0), or the number of credits is not zero (step S171: number of credits ≠ 0), but the number of inserted sheets is a specified number (step S172: YES) In step S182, the MAX bet LED 84 is set to OFF (step S182). Then, the MAX bet flag is set to OFF (step S183), and the credit insertion detection process is exited. As a result, if there is no credit, or if the number of game medals that have been inserted has reached the specified number (three game medals) even if credits remain, each bet button (MAX bet button 8 Even if the 1-bet button 9) is operated, the insertion from the credit is prohibited. That is, even if an operation detection signal is input from the MAX bet switch 8a or the 1-bet button 9a, the detection signal is treated as invalid.

  On the other hand, when the number of credits is not zero (step S171: credit number ≠ 0), or when the number of credits is not zero (step S171: credit number ≠ 0), and the inserted number is not the specified number (step S172: NO) ), Assuming that the operation of each bet button (MAX bet button 8, 1 bet button 9) is valid, the MAX bet LED 84 is set to ON (step S174). This notifies that the operation of the MAX bet button 8 is valid. The 1-bet button 9 does not include an LED, but the MAX bet button 8 is turned on to notify that the operation of the 1-bet button 9 is also effective.

  Next, the setting state (ON / OFF state) of the MAX bet flag is confirmed (step S174). If the MAX bet flag is ON (step S174: ON), it is determined that a game medal is being inserted by the MAX bet button 8 and the process proceeds to step S178.

  If the MAX bet flag is OFF (step S174: OFF), it is sequentially determined whether or not each bet button (1 bet button 9, MAX bet button 8) has been operated (steps S175 to S176). Whether or not each bet button has been operated is confirmed by whether or not an operation detection signal is input from the 1-bet button 9a or the MAX bet switch 8a.

  If the 1-bet button 9 is operated (step S175: ON), the process proceeds to step S178. If the 1-bet button 9 is not operated (step S175: OFF), then the MAX bet button 8 is operated. It is determined whether or not (step S176).

  If the MAX bet button 8 has not been operated (step S176: OFF), this is a case where none of the bet buttons has been operated. Therefore, the credit insertion detection process is exited without doing anything, and FIG. The process proceeds to step S119.

  On the other hand, when the MAX bet button 8 is operated (step S176: ON), the MAX bet flag is set to ON (step S177), and the process proceeds to step S178.

  When the processing proceeds to step S178, it is determined whether or not the credit insertion interval timer is zero (step S178). If the credit insertion interval timer is not zero (step S178: credit insertion interval timer ≠ 0), the credit insertion detection process is exited without doing anything.

  If the credit insertion interval timer is zero (step S178: credit insertion interval timer = 0), a predetermined waiting time (credit insertion waiting time) is set in the credit insertion interval timer (step S179). Here, for example, 60 ms is set in the credit insertion interval timer as a waiting time for insertion of game medals from within the credit. This standby time is used as a production time width for causing the input sound due to the input from the credit to appear.

  After setting the credit insertion interval timer, 1 is subtracted from the credit (step S180: credit-1) and the medal insertion detection process (see FIG. 13) is performed (step S181), thereby exiting the credit insertion detection process. Then, the process proceeds to step S119 in FIG.

(1-6. Medal settlement process: FIG. 16)
Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the details of the medal settlement process in step S116 of FIG. 11 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the medal settlement process.

  First, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, an outline of medal settlement processing will be described. In the medal settlement process of this embodiment, a payout (settlement) process of game medals in credit is mainly performed. However, the contents of the medal settlement process differ between when the re-game is in operation (when a game medal is automatically inserted by re-game) and when it is not.

(When re-game operation is in progress (re-game operation flag ON state (≠ 00H))
If the number of credits is not zero when the re-game is in operation, the game medals in the credits are settled by operating the credit settlement button 10 except for the automatic insertion by re-game. Excluding the auto-introduced amount due to re-games, re-game does not give real game medals to the player as a dividend, but only pseudo-game medals equal to the number of game medals provided in the previous game. It is from a viewpoint of what is given to.

(When re-game is not in operation (re-game operation flag OFF state (= 00H))
When the number of credits is not zero and / or when the number of bets is set (when the number of inserted coins is not zero) when the re-game is not in operation, the settlement of game medals in the credit is performed by operating the credit settlement button 10. The number of game medals inserted for setting the number of bets is settled.

  Referring to FIG. 16, first, main controller 400 confirms the setting state of the regame operation flag (step S201). In the determination process in step S201, it is determined whether or not the re-game operation flag set in the re-game operation flag setting process (step S502) in FIG. 10 is “00H (OFF state)”.

(When the re-game is in operation: “Step S201: ≠ 00H” processing route)
First, the case where the re-game is being operated will be described.

  When the re-game operation flag is other than “00H” (step S201: ≠ 00H), it is determined whether or not the number of credits is zero (step S211).

  When the number of credits is zero (step S211: credit number = 0), in this case, there is no game medal to be returned to the player by settlement, so the medal settlement process is skipped without doing anything, and S116 in FIG. The medal insertion detection process proceeds.

  However, if the number of credits is not zero (step S211: credit number ≠ 0), in this case, since there is a game medal to be returned to the player by settlement, the process proceeds to step S203, and whether or not the credit settlement button 10 is operated. Is determined (step S203). Whether or not the credit settlement button 10 has been operated is confirmed by the presence or absence of an operation detection signal from the credit settlement switch 10a.

  If the credit settlement button 10 has not been operated (step 203: OFF), the credit settlement is not performed, the medal settlement process is skipped, and the process proceeds to the medal insertion detection process of S116 in FIG. When operated (step 203: ON), the processing of steps S204 to S210 described later is performed.

(When re-playing is not in operation: processing route of “step S201: = 00H”)
Next, the case where the re-game is not operating will be described.

  When the re-game operation flag is “00H” (step S201: = 00H), that is, when “re-game is not operating”, it is determined whether both the credit number and the inserted number are zero (step S201). S202). Here, since the re-game is not in operation, there is no game medal that is automatically inserted by the re-game. Therefore, the “inserted number” here is the number of game medals used for setting the bet number from within the credit or the actual number of game medals inserted for setting the bet number from the medal slot 7.

  When both the number of credits and the number of inserted coins are zero (step S202: inserted / credit card number = 0), in this case, there is no game medal to be returned to the player by settlement, so the medal settlement process is performed without doing anything. The process proceeds to the medal insertion detection process in S116 of FIG.

  However, if either one of the number of credits or the number of inserted coins is not zero (Step S202: Inserted / Credit Card Number ≠ 0), in this case, there is a game medal to be returned to the player by settlement, so the process proceeds to Step S203. Then, it is determined whether or not the credit settlement button 10 has been operated (step S203).

  If the credit settlement button 10 has not been operated (step 203: OFF), the credit settlement is not performed, the medal settlement process is skipped, and the process proceeds to the medal insertion detection process of S116 in FIG. When operated (step 203: ON), the processing of steps S204 to S210 described later is performed.

(Credit settlement: processing route of steps S204 to S210)
When the processing proceeds to step S204, the blocker solenoid 7c is turned off as pre-credit settlement start processing, and the game medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 7 is made unacceptable. Further, in order to prohibit the insertion from the credit, the insertion from the credit by each bet button (MAX bet button 8, 1 bet button 9) is set to an unacceptable state. In addition, during the credit settlement, the operation of the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 is set to an unacceptable state so that the game cannot be started (even if an operation detection signal is input from the rotating cylinder rotation start switch 11a). Is treated as invalid).

  Then, the game start display LED 81, the medal insertion display LED 82, and the MAX bet LED 84 are set to OFF to notify that the credit is being settled. As a result, during the credit checkout, it is notified that the game cannot be started and the game medal cannot be accepted.

  In the present embodiment, the automatic throw-in portion due to re-game is not subject to settlement. For this reason, when the re-game is being performed, the re-game operation LED 83 remains set to ON (lighted state) during the credit settlement, and the re-game is still being performed even during the credit settlement. The effect is notified. As a result, the player can be informed that the credit is being settled while being automatically inserted.

  Further, when the re-game operation is in progress, the game start display LED 81 may be kept on without setting the game start display LED 81 to OFF, and the lighting state of the game start display LED 81 may be continued. This is because the automatic insertion amount due to re-game is not subject to settlement, so that after the credit settlement is completed, the game can be started without inserting a game medal (step S206: ≠ 00H described later) Step S123 of FIG. 11: Refer to the processing route of YES), the game start display LED 81 can be continuously lit and notified of this.

  Further, regarding the light emission mode of the game start display LED 81 and / or the medal insertion display LED 82 during the credit settlement, different light emission modes may be used during the re-game operation and during the non-re-game operation. For example, when the re-game is being operated, the “light-emitting mode for re-game operation” is set, and when the re-game is not being operated, the “light-emitting mode for re-game is not activated”. Differences in the light emission mode of the game start display LED 81 include, for example, a light emission color, a light emission state related to lighting / flashing (including a blinking speed), a light emission state, a luminance level, a light emission color difference (blue during re-game operation) , And the like when the re-game is not operating (normally, red). Thereby, it is possible to notify the player whether the credit settlement is being performed automatically or whether the credit settlement is not being performed automatically.

  Next, “settlement command” is set as an effect control command (step S205). When the “settlement command” is transmitted from the main control unit 400 side to the effect control unit 410 side, the effect control unit 410 side causes a medal settlement effect by credit settlement to appear. For example, with the payout of game medals, a light effect for credit settlement and / or a payout sound (credit settlement sound) is generated.

  In addition, information related to the setting state of the re-game operation flag (re-game operation flag ON / OFF information) is included in the above-mentioned “settlement command”, so that different medal settlement effects can be obtained during re-game operation and during non-re-game operation. It is good also as a structure which can appear. For example, different light effects and credit settlement sounds are displayed when replaying is active and when replaying is not active, or during replaying, for example, “Credit settlement during replay” is displayed. It is possible to notify the player that the re-game operation is in progress, such as displaying the game. In this case, when the player finishes the game, even if credit settlement is performed without knowing that the re-game is being performed, it is possible to prevent the re-game from being left behind. Further, in this embodiment, the re-game operation LED 83 is lit when the re-game is in operation. However, since the player may overlook this, the credit settlement effect dedicated to the above-mentioned re-game operation is displayed. More preferably, the above-described sound production such as voice is displayed.

  Next, the setting state of the re-game operation flag is confirmed (step S206). In the determination process of step S206, it is determined whether or not the re-game operation flag is “00H”.

  When the re-game operation flag is “00H” (step S206: = 00H), that is, when the previous game result is not the replay role type, the process proceeds to step S207, and is inserted for setting the bet amount. “Insertion medal settlement processing (step S207)” relating to the settlement of the number of game medals is performed, and then processing proceeds to step S208, and “credit medal settlement processing (step S208)” relating to the settlement of game medals within the credit is performed.

  On the other hand, when the re-game operation flag is not “00H” (step S206: ≠ 00H), that is, when the previous game result is the replay role type, the inserted medal settlement process of step S207 is not performed and the process of step S208 is performed. Proceeding to processing, credit medal settlement processing is performed (step S208). As a result, when the previous game result is a replay role, only the game medals in the credit are settled while the automatic insertion amount due to the re-game is left.

  When the re-game operation flag is “00H”, as described above, the game medals in the credit are settled while leaving the automatic insertion amount due to the re-game, so that the specified number of games that can be started. Credit settlement is performed while the game medals are held. However, since the operation of the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 is set in an unacceptable state in the process of the above-described step S204 (pre-credit adjustment start process), the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 is operated during the credit adjustment. Even then, the spinning cylinder is not started and the game cannot be started. The operation of the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11 is set in an unacceptable state until a series of credit settlement processes (steps S204 to S208) are completed (see the process in step S209 described later).

  Next, a setting process required at the end of credit settlement is performed (step S209: credit settlement end process). Here, as a setting process necessary at the end of the credit check, the operation of the spinning cylinder rotation start lever 11 that has been in an unacceptable state is set to an acceptable state. Thereby, the input of the operation detection signal from the rotating cylinder rotation start switch 11a becomes effective. Therefore, if the automatic insertion by re-game is made, the game can be started without inserting the game medal after the credit settlement is completed (step S123 in FIG. 11: YES to step S125: ON). Refer to processing route).

  Note that the blocker solenoid 7c and the medal insertion display LED 82, which are set OFF in the processing of step S204 (pre-credit settlement start processing), are set ON in the processing of step S154 during the subsequent medal insertion detection processing (FIG. 14). The MAX bet LED 84 is set to ON in the process of step S173 during the subsequent credit insertion detection process (FIG. 15). Thereby, after the credit settlement is completed, the insertion of the game medal is permitted, and the credit can be made even in the automatic insertion state by the re-game (Step S152 in FIG. 11 and FIG. 14: NO processing route) reference). However, in the case of a configuration that controls the credit acceptable state and the credit unacceptable state according to the replay role type, the replay role type won in the previous game can be credited (in this embodiment, Only in the case of middle bell replay or special replay (see step S153 in FIG. 14).

  Next, a “payment end command” is set as an effect control command (step S210). When the “settlement command” is transmitted from the main control unit 400 side to the effect control unit 410 side, the effect control unit 410 grasps that the credit settlement (steps S207 and S208) has ended, and performs the medal settlement. End the production. As a result, the medal settlement process is skipped and the process proceeds to the medal insertion detection process in S116 of FIG.

(1-6-1. Set-up medal settlement process: FIG. 17)
Next, details of the inserted medal settlement process in step S207 of FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the contents of the inserted medal settlement process. This inserted medal settlement process is a process for settlement of the number of inserted medals.

  Referring to FIG. 16, main control unit 400 first determines whether or not the number of inserted sheets is zero (step S231). If the inserted number is zero (step S231: inserted number = 0), there is no game medal to be settled, so nothing is done and the inserted medal settlement process is skipped, and the credit medal settlement process in step S208 of FIG. Proceed to

  If the inserted number is not zero (step S231: inserted number ≠ 0), then a medal payout sensor check process is performed (step S232). In the medal payout sensor check process, whether or not a game medal is paid out is confirmed based on a detection signal from the medal payout sensor 520.

  When the payout of the game medal is confirmed, 1 is subtracted from the inserted number (step S233: inserted number-1), and the display processing for the payout number display unit 87 notifies that one game medal has been returned from the inserted number. The number-of-insertions display process for this is performed (step S234). In this inserted number display process, for example, when the number of inserted sheets before settlement is 3, “3” is displayed on the payout number display 87, and each time one sheet is subtracted by settlement, the display is counted down. indicate. For example, the countdown display is performed as “3” → “2” → “1” → “7-segment light extinction (inserted medal settlement end)”.

  When the inserted number display process in step S233 is completed, the process returns to step S231, and thereafter, the processes in steps S231 to S234 are repeated until the inserted number becomes zero (step S231: inserted number = 0).

(1-7-1. Credit medal settlement processing: FIG. 18)
Next, details of the credit medal settlement process in step S208 of FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the credit medal settlement processing. This credit medal settlement process is a process for performing settlement of game medals in credits.

  Referring to FIG. 18, first, main controller 400 determines whether or not the number of credits is zero (step S251). If the number of credits is zero (step S231: number of credits = 0), there is no credit to be settled, so nothing is done and the credit medal settlement process is skipped and the credit settlement end process of step S209 in FIG. 16 is performed. move on.

  If the number of credits is not zero (step S251: credit number ≠ 0), then medal payout sensor check processing (step S252).

  When the payout of the game medal is confirmed, 1 is subtracted from the credit number (step S253: credit number-1), and the credit number display 86 notifies the fact that one game medal has been returned from within the credit. An inserted number display process is performed (step S254). In this inserted number display processing, for example, when the number of credits before settlement is 10, “10” is displayed on the credit number display 86, so every time one is subtracted by settlement, the display is counted down. Display. For example, the countdown display is performed as “10” → “9”... “2” → “1” → “7-segment off (end of credit settlement)”.

  When the inserted number display process in step S254 is completed, the process returns to step S231, and thereafter, the processes in steps S231 to S234 are repeated until the credit number becomes zero (step S251: inserted number = 0).

<Processing on production control side: FIGS. 19 to 22>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 19 to 22, an effect control process on the effect control unit 410 side of the present embodiment will be described. The process on the side of the production control unit 410 includes a predetermined main process (production control side main process: FIG. 19) and a timer interruption process (production control side timer interruption process: FIG. 21) activated by a scheduled interruption from the CTC. It is mainly composed. The control subject of the effect control unit 410 includes the sub CPU 421c of the effect control board 420 and the CPU of the liquid crystal control board 25, but the effect control board that has received the effect control command from the main control unit 410. Since the 420 (sub CPU 421C) side transmits a liquid crystal control command related to this to the liquid crystal control board 460, the processing procedure performed by the effect control board 420 will be mainly described below. The main body that executes the processing will be described as the effect control unit 410 without distinguishing the function of the control board 460 unless particularly required. The CPU, RAM, and ROM are represented by the sub CPU 421c, the sub RAM 421b, the sub ROM 421a, and the like of the effect control board 420.

(Production control side main processing: FIG. 19)
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the main process (effect control side main process) on the effect control unit side. The effect control unit 410 starts a main process on the effect control side shown in FIG. 19 when the gaming machine main body is turned on from the outside.

  In the main process on the effect control side, the effect control unit 410 (sub CPU) first performs a necessary initial setting process before starting the game operation (step S071). Here, as the initial setting processing, for example, command reception interrupt setting, movable body accessory (not shown) starting point return processing, CTC initial setting, timer interrupt permission, and microcomputer internal parts are included. Perform initial setting of values.

  When the initial setting process in step S071 is completed, the main loop process in steps S073 to S078 is performed at predetermined time intervals as the process during normal operation, and otherwise the effect soft random number update process in step S079 is repeated.

  In the process of step S072, the effect control unit 410 refers to the main loop update period counter value to determine whether or not the main loop update period that triggers the execution of the main loop process has arrived (step S072). The main loop update cycle counter is a counter that is updated in a main loop update process (step S096 in FIG. 21) during an effect control side timer interrupt process described later. In the present embodiment, the main loop process is performed every 16 ms. Until this main loop update period arrives (step S072: NO), various effect random numbers are updated (step S079: various effect soft random number update processing). The effect lottery random number is used when an effect to be displayed such as an AT lottery, a notice effect, an expected effect, and an assist notification effect is determined by lottery, and includes a plurality of types of effect lottery random numbers corresponding to the lottery mode.

  When the main loop update period has arrived (step S072: YES), the effect control unit 410 performs a received command analysis process (step S073). In this received command analysis process, it is monitored whether or not an effect control command is stored in the command reception buffer, and if an effect control command is stored, this command is read and an effect based on the read effect control command appears. Therefore, an effect control process at the time of receiving a command for setting effect data is performed. The effect control command includes a game start information command, a stop information reception command, a stop result information command, a winning information command, a throw command, a checkout command, a checkout end command, etc. which have already been described.

  For example, when a game start information command is received and stored in the reception buffer, 1 or 1 based on information (internal winning flag information and current game state information) included in this command in the command analysis process A plurality of types of performance patterns are determined. The effect pattern determined here works as a “part effect” as an element constituting the effect scenario. Next, determine the time schedule for how and at what timing the production pattern (parts production) determined above will appear, and compose the production scenario. The production scenario data is stored in the scenario setting area of the RAM. The effect control unit 410 develops various effect patterns (part effects) incorporated in the effect scenario one after another or at the same time based on the effect data (effect scenario data) created here. As a result, a “production scenario” in a broad sense is realized. The received command analysis process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the received command analysis process in step S073 is completed, a scenario update process is performed (step S074). In this scenario update process, the contents of the timer necessary for execution of the production pattern are updated. A typical example of the timer is an effect scenario timer that manages a time schedule related to the occurrence timing of the effect. The effect scenario timer is also used in LED data update processing (step S075) and effect actor control data update processing (step S077) described later. Here, the production scenario timer is monitored, and when the production time of one production comes, the sound data for the speaker 16 and the liquid crystal command for image display control are created and stored in the designated area of the sub-RAM. To do. The LED data for the light display device is created by an LED data update process (step S075) described later, and the motor control data for the movable body accessory is created by an after-mentioned effect actor control data update process (step 077). The

  Next, LED data update processing is performed (step S075). In this LED data update process, LED data for an optical display device such as the decorative lamp unit 13 and the LED is created based on the effect scenario data and the effect scenario timer, and stored in a designated area of the sub RAM. The data created here is used in an effect LED management process (step S095 in FIG. 21) during a timer interrupt process described later.

  Next, sound output processing is performed (step S076). In this sound output process, the sound data created in the scenario update process in step S074 is acquired, and if there is sound data to be reproduced, a sound effect is output from the speaker 16 through the sound control unit (sound source LSI). Thereby, the sound production according to the production scenario is realized.

  Next, a production accessory control data update process is performed (step S077). In the effect accessory control data update process, control data for the movable object accessory motor is created based on the effect scenario data and the effect scenario timer. The data created here is used in a director action operation management process (step S094 in FIG. 21) during a timer interrupt process described later.

  Next, noise countermeasure management processing for monitoring malfunction of the sound source LSI or the like is performed (step S078). If the program goes into a runaway state due to a malfunction, the watchdog timer expires and the CPU is automatically reset to recover from the runaway state. Thereby, the main loop process is ended, and the effect soft random number update process of step 079 is performed until the next main loop update period comes.

(Command reception interrupt processing: FIG. 20)
Next, a command reception interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing command reception interrupt processing on the effect control side. This command reception interruption process is executed preferentially over an effect control side timer interrupt process (FIG. 21) described later when an effect control command is received from the main control unit 400.

  First, when an interruption based on a strobe signal from the main control unit 400 occurs during execution of the main process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control unit 410 (sub CPU) saves the contents of the register in the stack area (step S081). The received effect control command is stored in the command reception buffer of the sub-RAM (step S082), and the saved register contents are restored (step S083). Thereby, the command reception interrupt process is ended, the process returns to the effect control unit side main process before the interruption, and the effect control side main process is performed until an interrupt based on the next strobe signal is generated. As described above, when various effect control commands sent from the main control unit 400 are received, the command reception interrupt process is executed, and when the effect control command is received, the command is stored in the command reception buffer. Is done.

(Production control side timer interrupt processing: FIG. 21)
Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the timer interrupt process on the production control side will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the effect control-side timer interrupt process. This production control side timer interruption process is started by interruption every predetermined time (about 1 ms) from the CTC, and is executed by interruption during execution of the production control side main process.

  In FIG. 21, when the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control unit 410 (sub CPU) saves the register contents in the stack area (step S091), and then performs the effect button input management process (step S092). In this effect button input management processing, the presence or absence of an operation (ON operation) detection signal input from an effect button (not shown) used for player participation type button effects is monitored, and the operation detection signal is received. When it is confirmed that the detection has been performed, the detection information is stored in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM.

  Next, a liquid crystal command transmission process is performed (step S093). In this liquid crystal command transmission process, if there is a liquid crystal command created in the scenario update process (step S074) in the effect control side main process of FIG. 21, the liquid crystal command is transmitted to the display control unit (liquid crystal control CPU). Thus, image display control for the liquid crystal display device 6 is executed. Thereby, the image production along the production scenario is realized.

  Next, directing action operation management is performed (step S094). In this stage actor operation management, based on the motor control data for the movable body accessory created in the stage actor control data update process (step S077), the movable body accessory motor (not shown) is passed through the drive control unit. Output a control signal. Thereby, the visual production | presentation by the movable body accessory along a production | presentation scenario is implement | achieved.

  Next, effect LED management is performed (step S095). In this effect LED management, based on the LED data created in the LED data update process (step S075), the decorative lamp unit 45 and the LED are turned on and blinked through the light display control unit. Thereby, the light effect according to the effect scenario is realized.

  Next, a main loop update process for managing the main loop update period is performed (step S096). In this main loop update process, the main loop update cycle counter is updated for each interrupt (main loop update cycle counter + 1). The main loop update cycle counter is a counter that circulates in a range of multiples of 16 (for example, 0 to 31) by increment processing, for example.

  After the processing of steps S091 to S096 is completed, the saved register contents are restored (step S097). As a result, the timer interruption process is terminated, the process returns to the effect control side main process before the interruption, and the effect control side main process is performed until the next timer interrupt occurs.

(Contents of received command analysis processing: FIG. 22)
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the received command analysis processing of FIG.

  In FIG. 22, first, when the effect control unit 410 receives an effect control command sent from the main control unit 400 (step S801), the content of the command is analyzed (step S802). Then, depending on the type of the command (steps S803 to S806), the game start information command effect processing (step S807), the winning information command reception effect processing (step S808), the input command reception effect processing (step S809). An effect process at the time of payment command reception (step S808), an effect process at the time of input command reception (step S810), and an effect process at the time of receiving other effect commands (step S811). Here, an effect control process that is executed when a “game start information command”, “winning information command”, “insertion command”, or “payment command” that is closely related to the present invention is shown.

  In the game start information command reception effect process (step S807), the AT lottery process based on the winning information of the AT lottery opportunity combination (AT lottery is based on the winning probability of the combination, the role having a relatively low winning probability is AT lottery If the probability is set high (for example, strong cherry has an AT lottery probability of 50%, weak watermelon has an AT lottery probability of 25%, strong watermelon has an AT lottery probability of 100%, CA replay has 10%, etc.) In the case of the replay 2 or replay 3 winning, AT transition assist notification processing for setting the effect data in order to show the special replay assist notification effect, the effect based on the winning role type, the expected effect, the notice effect, Performance to show the assist notification effect of the winning prize winning procedure (push order) of the winning prize winning combination when the pushing order specified role (AT1 to 3) is won during the game Performing the effect process for setting the data.

  In the winning information command reception effect process (step S808), under the condition that the special replay assist notification is generated, the AT game transition setting process by the special replay winning, the penalty setting process by the irregular procedure, and the winning is generated. An effect process at the time of winning for setting effect data for presenting a winning effect is performed.

  In the insertion command reception effect process (step S809), the insertion effect process for setting the effect data for displaying the medal insertion effect by the game medal insertion and the automatic medal insertion effect is performed.

  In the settlement command reception effect process (step S810), a throw effect process for setting effect data for displaying the medal insertion effect and the automatic medal insertion effect by settlement is performed.

  In other command receiving effect processing (step S811), effect processing is performed when a command other than the above-described effect control command is received.

  When there is no received command or when the effect process corresponding to the received command is finished, the received command analysis process is exited and the process proceeds to the scenario update process of step S019 in FIG.

  The present embodiment described above can be configured as follows. The parentheses indicate the corresponding elements of each means according to the following embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this, and each element can be appropriately changed as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved. Can do.

[First Embodiment]
(1) Display means (rotator device 210) that has a plurality of spinning cylinders on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed and derives and displays a game result by a combination of symbols at the time of stopping each spinning cylinder;
Under the condition that the number of bets for the unit game is set by the insertion of the game medium, the starting means for rotating each of the cylinders (the cylinder rotation start lever 11 (the cylinder rotation start switch 11a)),
A plurality of stopping means (rotating cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, 12c (rotating cylinder rotation stop switches 12a ′, 12b ′, 12c ′)),
In response to the start operation of the starting means, a lottery means (internal lottery process (S16 in FIG. 8)) for performing a lottery for a plurality of types of roles including a re-game and determining a winning combination;
In response to the stop operation of the stop means, stop control means for controlling the stop of the turning so that a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination can be derived and displayed as the game result (turning stop processing (S18 in FIG. 8)) )When,
When a combination of symbols corresponding to the re-gamer is derived and displayed as the game result, an automatic insertion process for automatically inserting the number of game media provided for the current unit game is executed, and the next unit game starts. Re-game operation control means for giving conditions (re-game setting process (S21 in FIG. 8, FIG. 10 showing the details thereof) and re-game automatic medal insertion process (S 14 in FIG. 8) S115, FIG. 12) showing details thereof, and
In response to the start operation of the starting means under the unit game start condition, the insertion of game media is controlled to an unacceptable state, and the input of game media is controlled to an unacceptable state according to the game result Or a game medium reception control means (game medal insertion detection process (S117 in FIG. 8), FIG. 14 (S153) showing the details) that controls the insertion of the game medium from the unacceptable state to an acceptable state. ,
Credit means (medal insertion detection process (S117 in FIG. 11, FIG. 14 showing details)) that can store as a credit up to a predetermined upper limit storage number game media inserted exceeding the maximum bet number allowed as the bet number. In particular, the processing route to S163)),
A rotary-type game machine comprising:
The combination of symbols corresponding to the re-game player includes a first re-game display mode and a second re-game display mode,
The game medium reception control means includes
When the first re-game display mode is derived and displayed as the game result and the number of game media credited to the credit means is less than the upper limit storage number, the game media is input from the unacceptable state. (S502 of FIG. 10, S152 of FIG. 14: NO → S153: ≠ 01H → S154 processing route)
When the second re-game display mode is derived and displayed as the game result, even if the number of game media credited to the credit means is less than the upper limit storage number, the unacceptable state is controlled (FIG. S502 of FIG. 10, S152 of FIG. 14: NO → S153: = 01H → S161 processing route)
This is a spinning machine.

  Here, the first replay display mode is the same stop symbol display mode (for example, 9 AT roles) as a specific small role type (for example, AT1 to AT3) or a similar stop symbol display mode (for example, 1). Or the first replay display mode is a combination of known symbols (conventional symbols) that have been used for small roles from the past (known symbol (conventional symbols) display mode). The present invention is preferred. In addition, the second replay display mode is used when the stop symbol display mode is different from the stop symbol display mode of a specific small role type (for example, a combination of symbols (for example, RP symbols) in which all of the component symbols are different). The invention is preferred.

  In addition, the re-game player can derive and display the first re-game display mode (first re-play game) and the second re-game display mode (second re-play game) as game results by winning the winning combination. It can be referred to as a “game player”. In this case, the duplicate re-playing combination can be defined as a push order specifying combination. Specifically, it is possible to determine that either one of the first re-game display mode and the second re-game display mode is derived and displayed as a game result in accordance with the pressing order (for example, the first stop operation spinning cylinder). The first replay combination is derived and displayed as a game result when the first rotation operation cylinder is other than the left rotation cylinder 5a. Further, instead of the above-mentioned duplicate replay game combination, a first replay game game and a second replay game can be provided as replay game games. In this case, when the first regame combination is won, the first replay display mode (first replay combination) is selected. When the second regame combination is selected, the second regame display mode is displayed. It can be determined that (first replay combination) is derived and displayed as a game result.

  Further, when the first replay display mode is stopped on the active winning line, the stopped symbol display mode on the pseudo winning line is the same stop symbol display mode as a specific small role type (for example, AT1 to 3). (For example, 9 AT winning combinations) or similar stop symbol display mode (for example, 1 AT winning role), and when the second replay display mode stops on the effective winning line, The stop symbol display mode is different from the stop symbol display mode of a specific small role type (for example, a combination of symbols having different component symbols (for example, a combination of RP symbols instead of a bell symbol) ("RP"-"RP"-"RP")), the present invention is suitable.

  In the case of the present embodiment, the first replay display mode is, for example, a middle-level bell replay in which winning is permitted when Replay 2 or Replay 3 is won, “weak cherry” or “strong cherry” as a well-known symbol display mode, etc. Correspondingly, the second replay display mode corresponds to, for example, a normal replay in which a winning is permitted when winning a replay 1 or a chance replay in which a winning is allowed when winning a CA replay. In addition, as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved, the configuration relating to the combination (such as a lottery target combination, a winning combination, and a stop display line thereof) can be appropriately determined.

[Second Embodiment]
(2) Display means (rotor device 210) having a plurality of times of displaying a plurality of types of symbols and deriving and displaying a game result by a combination of symbols when each of the times of rotation is stopped;
Under the condition that the number of bets for the unit game is set by the insertion of the game medium, the starting means for rotating each of the cylinders (the cylinder rotation start lever 11 (the cylinder rotation start switch 11a)),
A plurality of stopping means (rotating cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, 12c (rotating cylinder rotation stop switches 12a ′, 12b ′, 12c ′)),
In response to the start operation of the starting means, a lottery means (internal lottery process) for determining a winning combination by performing lottery for a plurality of types of combinations including a re-playing combination and a small combination that gives a predetermined amount of game media. (S16 in FIG. 8))
In response to the stop operation of the stop means, stop control means for controlling the stop of the turning so that a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination can be derived and displayed as the game result (turning stop processing (S18 in FIG. 8)) )When,
When a combination of symbols corresponding to the re-gamer is derived and displayed as the game result, an automatic insertion process for automatically inserting the number of game media provided for the current unit game is executed, and the next unit game starts. Re-game operation control means for giving conditions (re-game setting process (S21 in FIG. 8, FIG. 10 showing the details thereof) and re-game automatic medal insertion process (S 14 in FIG. 8) S115, FIG. 12) showing details thereof, and
In response to the start operation of the starting means under the unit game start condition, the insertion of game media is controlled to an unacceptable state, and the input of game media is controlled to an unacceptable state according to the game result Or a game medium reception control means (game medal insertion detection process (S117 in FIG. 8), FIG. 14 (S153) showing the details) that controls the insertion of the game medium from the unacceptable state to an acceptable state. ,
Credit means (medal insertion detection process (S117 in FIG. 11, FIG. 14 showing details)) that can store as a credit up to a predetermined upper limit storage number game media inserted exceeding the maximum bet number allowed as the bet number. In particular, the processing route to S163)),
A plurality of stop display lines (valid winning lines, virtual winning lines) for notifying a combination of symbols derived and displayed as the game result are configured so that a part of the plurality of types of symbols displayed on each cylinder is visible. ) Design visual window part (rotator visual recognition part 3),
A rotary-type game machine comprising:
The small combination includes a first small combination in which the combination of the first symbols is stopped on any one of the plurality of stop display lines by the stop control unit,
For the re-game player, a first re-game player whose combination of the same symbols as the first symbol combination is stopped on any one of the plurality of stop display lines by the stop control means. And a second re-playing combination in which a second symbol combination different from the first symbol combination is stopped,
The game medium reception control means includes
When the number of game media credited to the credit means is less than the upper limit storage number when the first re-gamer is derived and displayed as the game result, control is performed from the unacceptable state to the acceptable state. (S502 in FIG. 10, S152 in FIG. 14: NO → S153: ≠ 01H → S154 processing route),
When the second re-gamer is derived and displayed as the game result, even if the number of game media credited to the credit means is less than the upper limit storage number, the unreceivable state is controlled (FIG. 10). S502 of FIG. 14, S152 of FIG. 14: NO → S153: = 01H → S161 processing route),
This is a spinning machine.

  Here, a stop display line in which the combination of symbols corresponding to the first small combination (first symbol combination) is stopped, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the first re-playing combination (of the first symbol) It is preferable that the stop display line is different from the stop display line where the combination of the same symbols as the combination) is stopped. The combination of symbols corresponding to the first small combination and the combination of symbols corresponding to the first re-playing combination may be configured to be stopped on the same stop display line. As a result, the player's misunderstanding regarding the winning combination can be greatly induced, and the progress of the game may be hindered, which causes the player to feel dissatisfied and distrustful with the gaming machine. Therefore, the combination of symbols corresponding to the first small combination is stopped on one stop display line, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the first re-playing combination is stopped on another stop display line. In some cases, the present invention is preferred. For example, taking the combination shown in FIG. 5 as an example, the middle stage bell replay of Replay 2, which is a combination of the same symbols as the nine AT combination, is stopped at the upper horizontal line for the nine AT combination related to AT1. It stops on the middle horizontal line (in this example, the effective winning line). As for the second replaying combination, the combination of the second symbol different from the first symbol combination is stopped, so the combination of symbols corresponding to the first small combination or the first replaying Even if it is stopped on the same stop display line as the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination, there is no particular problem without inducing a misunderstanding of the player.

  Further, the first small role, the first replaying role, or the second replaying role may be a push order defining role or a push order unquestioned role. If it can achieve, it will not be restrict | limited in particular.

(Other embodiments)
The light emission means (internal light emission means for operation means) corresponding to the operation means that can be operated by the player is creditable (credit acceptable state) or not creditable (credit acceptable state). , It can be controlled to different light emission modes. Specifically, the current provided by the LEDs provided inside the spinning cylinder rotation start lever 11, the spinning cylinder rotation stop buttons 12a, 12b, 12c, the 1 bet button 9, the MAX bet button 8 and / or the credit check button 10 It is notified in a predetermined light emission mode (light emission mode for credit status) whether the status is creditable (credit acceptable status) or not creditable (credit not acceptable status). Thereby, the current credit acceptance state can be notified to the player, and it is possible to further prevent the misunderstanding of the player from being induced. It should be noted that the internal light emitting means for operation means controls to “credit acceptable notification mode” when credit is possible in step S154 in the medal insertion detection process (FIG. 14), and credit is not possible in step S161. In such a case, it can be configured to control to the “credit reception impossible notification mode”.

  For example, the light emission mode for the credit state by the MAX bet button 8 will be representatively described. The MAX bet button 8 is controlled by a MAX bet LED 84 provided in the inside thereof, and the LED 84 is controlled to blink in a predetermined color (for example, white) until the bet number is set for normal game progress. After informing that it is in a possible state and operating the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11, the LED 84 is controlled to be turned off to notify that it is in a prohibited state (in game) (credit insertion detection process ( Steps S173 and S182 in FIG. 15) and step S126 in the medal insertion process (FIG. 11)).

  On the other hand, the light emission mode for the credit state by the MAX bet button 8 is made different from the light emission mode related to the normal game progress. For example, if the current state is creditable (credit acceptable state), it emits green light (it may blink at a different speed from the blinking state until the bet number is set), and credit is not possible (credit acceptance In the impossible state), red light can be emitted.

  Note that it is free to use which operation means internal light emitting means for operation means is used. Preferably, the internal light emitting means for operation means relating to the operation means that is easily noticed by the player, specifically, the internal light emission means for operation means relating to the operation means frequently operated when the player starts the game. is there. For example, it is preferable to use an internal light emitting means for operating means related to the MAX bet button 8, the 1 bet button 9, the rotating cylinder rotation start lever 11, and the like.

  In the above-described embodiment, the rotating type gaming machine using a mechanically driven rotating cylinder has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, an effect rotating machine using an effective rotating cylinder by image display is used. It can also be applied to a game machine of the type. In the above-described embodiments, the game media using game medals have been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a game ball may be used, and electromagnetic recording (electronic method, magnetic method, other person) may be used. It may be a game medium using a recording made by a method that cannot be recognized depending on the perception of, and provided for information processing by an electronic computer.

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention is useful for a revolving game machine provided with a replay role.

1 gaming machine housing,
2 Front door,
3 Display window (rotor viewing part),
3a winning line,
4 Display window (LCD screen viewing area),
5a, 5b, 5c
6 Liquid crystal display device,
6a Display screen (LCD screen),
7 medal slot,
7c Blocker solenoid 8 MAX bet button,
9 1 bet button,
10 Credit checkout button,
11 rotation start lever,
12a, 12b, 12c Revolving rotation stop button,
13 Decorative lamp,
14 Operation panel section
15 Return button,
16 speakers,
17 Decorative panel section,
18 Medal tray
19 Medal payout exit,
81 Game start display LED,
82 Medal insertion indicator LED,
83 Re-playing operation LED,
84 MAX bet LED,
85 Insertion number display LED,
86 Number of credit indicator 87 Number of payout indicator 210 Revolving device,
310 External concentration terminal board,
330 lap trunk relay board,
340 Production I / F board,
340a input buffer circuit,
350 payout relay board,
360 stop switch board,
370 game relay board,
380 LED board,
400 main control board (main control unit),
401 microcomputer (main control board side),
401a main ROM,
401b main RAM,
401c main CPU,
401d CTC,
401e interrupt controller circuit;
402 I / O port circuit,
403 counter circuit,
404 I / F circuit,
404a output buffer circuit;
405 I / F circuit,
406 I / F circuit,
407 motor drive circuit,
408 switch input circuit,
410 production control unit,
420 production control board,
421 microcomputer (production control board side),
421a sub-ROM,
421b sub-RAM,
421c sub CPU,
421d CTC,
421e interrupt controller circuit,
422 I / O port circuit,
423 counter circuit,
430 Cylinder setting board,
450 payout control board,
460 LCD control board,
500 hopper units,
510 hopper motor,
520 Medal payout sensor.

Claims (1)

Display means for deriving and displaying a game result by a combination of symbols at the time of stopping each of the spinning cylinders, having a plurality of spinning cylinders in which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed;
Starting means for rotating each cylinder, on the condition that a unit game start condition is that a bet number for a unit game is set by inserting a game medium;
A plurality of stop means provided corresponding to each of the spinning cylinders for individually stopping the rotation of the spinning cylinders;
In response to the start operation of the starting means, a lottery means for performing a lottery for a plurality of types of roles including a replaying role and determining a winning combination;
With the stop operation of the stop means, stop control means for controlling the stop of the spinning cylinder so that a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination can be derived and displayed as the game result;
When a combination of symbols corresponding to the re-gamer is derived and displayed as the game result, an automatic insertion process for automatically inserting the number of game media provided for the current unit game is executed, and the next unit game starts. Re-game operation control means for giving a condition;
In response to the start operation of the starting means under the unit game start condition, the insertion of game media is controlled to an unacceptable state, and the input of game media is controlled to an unacceptable state according to the game result Or game medium reception control means for controlling the insertion of the game medium from the unacceptable state to an acceptable state;
A credit means capable of storing as a credit up to a predetermined upper limit storage number of game media inserted exceeding a maximum bet number allowed as the bet number;
A rotary-type game machine comprising:
The combination of symbols corresponding to the re-game player includes a first re-game display mode and a second re-game display mode,
The game medium reception control means includes
When the first re-game display mode is derived and displayed as the game result and the number of game media credited to the credit means is less than the upper limit storage number, the game media is input from the unacceptable state. Control to the acceptable state to accept,
When the second re-game display mode is derived and displayed as the game result, control is made to the unacceptable state even if the number of game media credited to the credit means is less than the upper limit storage number,
This is a spinning machine.

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