JP2016047419A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To perform a continuous presentation that effectively gives players a feeling of expectation toward a determination allowing to lead out a result of a special display without making a control a complicated one and that does not give players a feeling of discomfort even if cancelled on the way.SOLUTION: Three types of bonuses (jackpots) having exclusive stop operation orders to be won are provided. When a start condition of a continuous presentation including these winnings is satisfied, the continuous presentation in which displays of images and reproduction output of sound are simultaneously performed is continuously performed during only 5 games. The 5 games that are the number of continuous games in the continuous presentation is smaller than the number obtained by an addition of 3 that is the number of types of bonuses to an expectation value of the number of games subtracting the expectation value of the number of games to win replays that can be won regardless of operation orders of stop buttons in priority to each bonus during the 5 games. If a player performs a presentation cancel operation during the continuous presentation is being performed, the displays of images are stopped at that point, but the reproduction of the sound is continued till an end of a speech being reproduced at the time of the operation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, and in particular, a special display result is derived to control to a special gaming state that is advantageous to a player, and at least it is determined that it is permitted to derive a special display result. The present invention relates to a slot machine that performs production.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels having a plurality of types of symbols as identification information drawn on the outer periphery, and each reel has a start lever by a player. Rotation is started by operating, and when the player operates a stop button provided corresponding to each reel, the rotation is stopped within a range of a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. . Then, a prize is generated according to the display mode derived when the rotation of all the reels is stopped.

The types of winning combinations (combination of symbols) include small roles that accompany game value such as medals, and games without using game values such as medals to set the number of bets for the next game. There are re-playing roles (replay) that can be started, and special roles (bonus) with a gaming state advantageous to the player such as regular bonus and big bonus.
These winning combinations are controlled so that when one of the winning combinations is won in the internal lottery performed at the start of the game, the winning combinations are arranged for a plurality of reels, and the winning combinations are not included in the internal drawing. In general, it is controlled so that a winning combination is generated according to the complete combination.
As described above, the reels constituting these variable display devices must be controlled so that the winning combinations in the internal lottery are aligned, and controlled so that the winning combinations are not aligned. Many reels are driven by stepping motors because they must be stopped accurately (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  On the other hand, a game machine that installs and operates a slot machine needs to change the stage of the winning probability of the installed slot machine in order to adjust sales. It has a function of selecting and setting a set value, which is a value indicating a stage of a winning probability applied as a lottery probability of an internal lottery, from a plurality of values having different probabilities by an operation of an employee or the like. Furthermore, the operation to change these setting values also has a function of resetting the control state so far, and by performing the operation to change the setting values, the data in the work memory of the microcomputer that controls the game is also initialized. (For example, refer to Patent Document 2).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-117076 JP 2006-198196 A

  The present invention provides a slot machine capable of smoothly performing variable display of a variable display section even when a new set value is set from among a plurality of types of set values having different advantages for a player. For the purpose.

In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention includes:
A variable display unit (variable display device 2) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
In a slot machine (slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived after variably displaying the variable display section, and a winning can be generated according to the display result,
Prior determination means (CPU 111) for determining a display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived;
Derivation operation means (stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R) operated by the player for deriving the display result;
Derivation control means for deriving a display result in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means (CPU 111: selecting a stop control table according to the winning flag);
Production execution means (CPU 121) for performing a predetermined production;
Stepping motors (reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR) for exciting and displaying in a predetermined order a plurality of excitation phases arranged so as to surround a rotor incorporating a permanent magnet and displaying the variable display section in a variable manner ,
Game control means (game control board 101) for controlling a game including a variation control for variably displaying the variable display unit by exciting the plurality of excitation phases of the stepping motor in the predetermined order. ,
With
The game control means includes
It has a storage area for storing data for controlling games including excitation phase data, which is data related to the excitation phase, so that it can be read and written, and even if power supply to the slot machine is stopped, Data storage means (RAM 112) capable of holding stored data;
Setting value setting for selecting and setting any setting value from a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player based on the operation of the setting operation means (setting switch 91, setting key switch 92) Means,
A setting time initialization means for initializing data stored in the data storage means when a new setting value is set by the setting value setting means based on an operation of the setting operation means;
Including
The data initialized by the setting initialization means does not include the excitation phase data,
The game control means performs the variation control based on the excitation phase data stored in the data storage means when the data storage means is initialized by the setting time initialization means,
The production execution means
Display effect execution means (CPU 121, video processor 127) for executing effect display;
Production sound output means (CPU 121, sound processor 128) for outputting the production sound,
The display effect executing means ends the effect display when an effect end operation is performed during the execution of the effect display (FIG. 8: Stops and starts displaying an image when the effect cancel button 17 is operated. (When the lever 11 is operated, the display of the first to fourth stage effect images is stopped and the next stage image is displayed. When the BET operation is performed, the fifth stage effect final image is displayed.) ,
The effect sound output means continuously outputs the effect sound that was output when the effect end operation was performed when the effect end operation was performed during the output of the effect sound (FIG. 8: Effect) Even if the cancel button 17 is operated, the line being played continues to play to the end while fading out)
It is characterized by that.
In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the present invention includes:
A variable display device that allows a game to be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value (medal), and displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other in a variable manner. In the slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is completed by the display result being derived to the (variable display device 2) and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device.
Before the display result of the variable display device is derived for each game, a special accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state (big bonus (1), big bonus (2)) more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state Decide whether or not to allow derivation of multiple types of winning display results including display results (big bonuses (A) to (C)) and general display results (pockets, replays) different from the special display results Pre-determining means (CPU 111),
Stop operation means (stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R) operated by the player to stop the variation display of the identification information;
Derivation control means for causing the variable display device to derive a display result according to the determination result of the pre-decision means and the operation procedure of the stop operation means (CPU 111: selecting a stop control table according to the winning flag);
When it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, and the special display result is not derived based on the determination, the special decision to allow the derivation of the special display result is carried over from the next game onward. Determination carryover means (CPU 111, RAM 112: winning flags of big bonuses (A) to (C) are carried over until winning);
When a predetermined continuous production start condition is satisfied, including at least that it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted by the pre-determining means, continuous for a predetermined number of games longer than one game. Continuous production execution means for executing the production (CPU 121, liquid crystal display 4: Big production bonus (A) to (C) is won, or watermelon, cherry or replay B is won).
Special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to the special gaming state until a predetermined special ending condition (payout of 465 or more than 120 medals) is established when the special display result is derived ( When the big bonus (A) or (B) is won, the big bonus (1) is controlled, and when the big bonus (C) is won, the big bonus (2) is controlled).
The pre-determining means determines whether or not derivation is allowed exclusively for at least the plurality of types of special display results;
When the derivation control means is determined to permit the derivation of the special display result and to permit the derivation of the priority display result (replay) of the general display results, the stop operation means Even if an operation procedure that can derive a special display result of a type determined to permit derivation is operated, the priority display result is derived (replay has priority over big bonuses (A) to (C)). , Regardless of the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R)
The operation procedure of the stop operation means for deriving at least one of the plurality of types of special display results is an operation procedure that does not overlap with the operation procedure for deriving at least one other special display result. (Big bonuses (A) to (C) have different operating procedures for the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R for winning each other)
The plurality of types of special display results include a plurality of types of non-overlapping special display results (big bonuses (A) to (C)) in which operation procedures of the stop operation means for deriving each other do not overlap,
The predetermined number of games (5 games) in which the continuous effect continues does not change according to the display result derived to the variable display device after the continuous effect starts, and the number of types of the non-overlapping special display results Is smaller than the number (5.04) obtained by adding the number of types of the non-overlapping special display results to the expected value of the number of games from which the priority display result is derived in the predetermined number of games, Execution means is
Production display (display of a moving image of a character) by a predetermined display means (liquid crystal display 4) and output of production sound (output of a character line) by predetermined audio output means (speakers 7L, 7R, 7U) Are executed in parallel to execute the continuous production,
Display effect executing means (CPU 121, video processor 127) for executing effect display by the display means, and sound effect executing means (CPU 121, sound processor 128) for outputting effect sound by the sound output means. ,
The display effect executing means ends the effect display simultaneously with the effect end operation when a predetermined effect end operation is performed during the execution of the effect display related to the execution of the continuous effect (FIG. 8: Effect) When the cancel button 17 is operated, the display of the image is stopped. When the start lever 11 is operated, the display of the first to fourth stage effects is stopped and the next stage image is displayed. BET operation The final image of the fifth stage effect is displayed)
The sound effect executing means is output when the predetermined effect end operation is performed during the output of the effect sound related to the continuous effect, and when the effect end operation is performed. The output is continued until the output of the sound is finished, and the output to be output next to the sound is not executed (FIG. 8: Even if the effect cancel button 17 is operated, the line being played is played back to the end while fading out. (When the start lever 11 is operated (BET operation (fifth stage)), the line being played continues to play to the end while fading out, and the lines in the remaining part of the stage are not played.)
It is characterized by that.

  In the slot machine, when it is determined by the predetermining means that the special display result is derived, the special display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device according to the operation of the stop operation means. However, the plurality of types of special display results include a plurality of types of non-overlapping special display results of operation procedures for deriving each other. When the special display result of the type is not derived by operating the stop operation means in the operation procedure that allows one special display result of the plurality of types of non-overlapping special display results to be derived, It is understood that it is not decided to allow the derivation of the special display result (if there is a special display result other than the non-overlapping special display result in which the operation procedure for deriving the special display result of this type is duplicated, It may also be found that it has not been decided to allow derivation). Even in this case, it may be determined that the derivation of other types of special display results among a plurality of types of non-overlapping special display results is permitted.

  In addition, the derivation of the special display result is allowed as in the case where it is decided to allow the derivation of the priority display result among the general display results in the state where the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result is carried over. When it is determined that the determination to perform and the derivation of the priority display result are permitted, the priority display result is derived even if the stop operation means is operated in the operation procedure that can derive the special display result. In other words, when the priority display result is derived, it can be seen whether it is determined to allow derivation for any kind of special display result, regardless of the procedure of the stop operation means. There is no.

  In the slot machine, a continuous effect that lasts for a predetermined number of games longer than one game is executed when the continuous effect start condition is satisfied. However, a priority display result is derived while the continuous effect is being executed. Played games can occur. In such a game, it is not known whether any kind of special display result is determined to be allowed to be derived. In addition, until it is determined that derivation is not permitted for all of the plurality of types of special display results, it is necessary to have a game of the number of types of the plurality of types of non-overlapping special display results.

  On the other hand, the continuous production start condition includes that it has been determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. The game is continuously executed by the number of games smaller than the number obtained by adding the expected value of the number of games from which the priority display result is derived. Thus, since the number of continuous games can be increased by the expected value of the number of games for which the priority display result is derived during the predetermined number of games rather than the number of types of non-overlapping special display results, the volume of the effect is increased. be able to. Since it is not necessary to unnecessarily increase the number of types of non-overlapping special display results in order to increase the production volume, problems such as restrictions on the arrangement of identification information and complicated stop control in the variable display device can be avoided.

  In the slot machine, the continuous effect can be ended halfway if the player performs a predetermined effect end operation during the execution. Here, the effect display performed as a continuous effect is terminated together with the effect end operation. For this reason, the player can avoid being bothered as much as possible with the effect display that is felt unnecessary. On the other hand, the output of the production sound is not always terminated immediately even if the production end operation is performed, and the sound reproduced at the time of the operation is continuously output to the end. The sound that is not output is the sound that should be output next to the sound that was output at the time of the production end operation. For this reason, the sound being output is interrupted and the player feels uncomfortable There is no.

  Note that, for example, there are four types of special display results of the first to fourth, and among them, the first to third special display results are the fourth special display results, although the operation procedures for deriving are not mutually duplicated. If the operation procedure for deriving from the third special display result does not overlap, the operation procedure for deriving from the first and second special display results is the same as the fourth special display. The first to third special display results excluding the result are a plurality of types of non-overlapping special display results in which the operation procedures for deriving each other are not duplicated. Although the operation procedures for deriving the first and second special display results or the third and fourth special display results from each other do not overlap, here, the first to third special numbers that are the maximum number of types are used here. The display result means a plurality of types of non-overlapping special display results in which operation procedures for deriving each other do not overlap.

  Of course, multiple types of special display results may have different operating procedures for deriving them from each other. In this case, multiple types of special display results are directly displayed as multiple types of non-overlapping special displays. It will be a result. Further, the predetermined number of games in which the continuous effect continues is obtained by adding the number of types of the non-overlapping special display results to the expected value of the number of games from which the priority display result is derived in the predetermined number of games from the predetermined number of games. It is more preferable that the maximum integer is smaller than the number.

  When the general display result includes a plurality of types of general display results, the priority display result may be a part of the plurality of types of general display results or the whole of the plurality of types of general display results. . For example, when there are a replay display result that allows the next game to be started without using a game value for setting the number of bets as a general display result, and a small role display result that accompanies the addition of a game value Alternatively, only the former may be used as the priority display result. Alternatively, the re-game display result is used as the priority display result, and some small combination display results (for example, small combinations in which the number of game value grants is smaller than the maximum number of bets per game (below the maximum value)) Display result) may also be a priority display result.

  In addition, the production end operation may be a dedicated operation unit provided as an operation unit for ending the continuous production, or a predetermined operation unit operated by a player to advance the game (for example, the stop An operation means, a start operation means operated by the player to start the variation display of the identification information, a bet number setting operation means operated by the player to set the bet number, etc.).

In the above slot machine,
The production sound may include a plurality of types of production sound having different selection ratios depending on whether or not it is determined by the pre-determining means that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. The scenario selection ratio varies depending on whether the bonuses (A) to (C) are won or not.

  In this case, for example, even when the player has performed an effect end operation during the execution of a continuous effect with a high ratio selected when it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is allowed, the effect image However, since the output of the production sound is continued until the output of the sound output at that time is finished, the player can have a sense of expectation with the production sound.

In the above slot machine,
The continuous effect may be composed of a plurality of stages of effects that shift from the current stage to the next stage each time a predetermined condition is satisfied in the game. here,
When the sound effect executing means has a plurality of tracks (4 tracks) for outputting the effect sound, the sound effect executing means has been executed so far when the stage of the continuous effect is shifted to a new stage. A track different from the track assigned for output of the stage production sound is assigned for the output of the stage production sound, and the stage production sound is output. (FIG. 8: switching of voices assigned to tracks No. 1 to No. 4).

  In this case, even if the sound at the newly transitioned stage is output from the beginning of the stage transition, the sound output at the previous stage is continued after the start of the stage of the new stage. There will be no inconvenience.

  In this case, the sound to be output next, which is not executed when the sound effect executing means performs the effect ending operation, is the sound to be output as the effect sound at the stage that has been executed so far. Thus, it is possible to exclude a sound to be output as a new stage production sound.

  Here, the sound effect executing means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the effect end operation is performed during the output of the sound in the stage before the final stage of the plurality of stages. The output of the sound output at the time of a predetermined game operation can be continued until the playback of the output of the sound is completed, and the sound at a new stage can be output.

  In this case, when the predetermined condition is satisfied during the output of the sound in a stage other than the final stage, the sound effect executing means lowers the sound volume of the sound that has been executed so far (fade out). It is also possible to output and output a new level of sound. The audio at a new stage may be output at a predetermined level from the beginning instead of being output by fading in.

  In this way, even if the output of the sound in the previous stage is continued, by reducing the volume (fading out), the player does not feel a sense of discomfort due to the sound being interrupted in the middle. At the same time, it is possible to prevent the listening of the voice at a new stage as much as possible.

The slot machine is
Probability that when it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, it is a gaming state different from the special gaming state, and the predetermination means determines that the derivation of the priority display result is permitted When a specific gaming state control means (big bonus (A) to (C) for controlling a specific gaming state (internal RT)) is set higher than the normal gaming state, the big bonus (A) to (C It is also possible to further provide (control to RT2 until winning).

  In this case, the expected value of the number of games from which the priority display result is derived in the predetermined number of games, which is the number of continuous games of the continuous performance, is increased as compared with the case where the specific gaming state is not controlled. As a result, the number of continuous games in the continuous production can be increased as a result, and the volume of the production can be increased, and the player can be expected to have the expectation through the continuous production over a long period of time.

here,
A single determination means (FIG. 5 (b): watermelon, which determines in advance that the prior determination means alone allows the derivation of the simultaneous allowable display results (watermelon, single piece, cherry) of the general display results) Simultaneous determination means (FIG. 5 (b): Big) that simultaneously determines that the derivation of the simultaneous permissible display result is permitted when it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. Bonus (A) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (A) + Watermelon + 1 Bonus, Big Bonus (A) + Cherry, Big Bonus (B) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (B) + Watermelon + 1 Bonus, Big Bonus (B) + Cherry, Big Bonus (C) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (C) + Watermelon + 1 piece, Big Bonus (C) + Cherry)
The continuous production execution means executes the continuous production on the condition that the derivation of the simultaneous permissible display result is permitted (when the continuous production is started by winning the watermelon and cherry). In
The specific game state control means may further control the game state to the specific game state when the simultaneous permissible display result is derived (for producing effects by winning a watermelon, cherry, one-player combination) Control to RT).

  Here, the fact that the simultaneous permissible display result is derived means that it may be determined that the special display result is permitted to be derived. By executing the continuous performance on the condition that it is determined that the derivation of the simultaneous permissible display result is permitted, the player's expectation can be further enhanced. In addition, by controlling to the specific gaming state triggered by the derivation of the simultaneous permissible display result, the number of continuous games of continuous production can be increased as a result, increasing the volume of production and continuous production over a long period of time. Can give the player a sense of expectation.

  Note that, when it is determined that the derivation of the simultaneous permissible display result is permitted, the continuous performance executing means determines whether or not the simultaneous permissible display result is derived (derived) based on the determination. Regardless, the continuous effect may be executed. Alternatively, the continuous production execution means may execute the continuous production when it is determined that the derivation of the simultaneous permissible display result is permitted and the simultaneous permissible display result is derived based on the determination. Good. The same applies to the case where the continuous effect is executed on the condition that the continuous effect executing means is determined to permit the derivation of the simultaneous permissible display result.

In the above slot machine,
The pre-determining unit is a single determining unit (FIG. 5 (b): watermelon; Simultaneous determination means (FIG. 5 (b): Big) that simultaneously determines that the derivation of the simultaneous permissible display result is permitted when it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. Bonus (A) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (A) + Watermelon + 1 Bonus, Big Bonus (A) + Cherry, Big Bonus (B) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (B) + Watermelon + 1 Bonus, Big Bonus (B) + Cherry, Big Bonus (C) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (C) + Watermelon + 1 piece, Big Bonus (C) + Cherry)
The continuous production execution means may further execute the continuous production on the condition that it is determined that the derivation of the simultaneous permissible display result is permitted (continuous production is performed by winning the watermelon and cherry). start). In this case,
The simultaneous permissible display result includes a first small combination display result (watermelon) in which a predetermined number of game values are given to the player when derived as a display result of the variable display device, and the first small combination display Including a second small role display result (cherry) in which a smaller number of gaming values than the result are given to the player,
When it is determined by the simultaneous determination means that the derivation of the special display result is determined by the simultaneous determination means with respect to the probability that the derivation of the second small role display result is allowed alone, the second small role display result The ratio of the probability that derivation is determined to be permitted is that the derivation of the special display result is determined by the simultaneous determination unit with respect to the probability that the derivation of the first small role display result is permitted independently. Higher than the ratio of the probability that it is determined to allow the derivation of the first small combination display result when the number of determination values for the single winning of cherry is 488. On the other hand, the total number of decision values for cherry and the big bonuses (A) to (C) is 132, and the total number of decision values for watermelon or watermelon + one-piece combination is 560, while watermelon or Watermelon + 1 role Ggubonasu (A) ~ any of the sum of the decision value number of overlapping winning 60 (C)).

  In this case, it can be expected that the derivation of the special display result is determined when either the first small combination display result or the second small combination display result is derived. The probability that it has been determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted is higher when the first small combination display result is derived than when the first small combination display result is derived. For this reason, even if the second small combination display result with a small number of game value grants is derived, the player is not disappointed. In addition, even if the probability that it is determined that the derivation of the first small role display result and / or the second small role display result is determined when it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is allowed is changed. However, since the second small role display result having a smaller number of gaming value is more often derived, the number of gaming value is not significantly affected.

In the above slot machine,
The pre-determining unit is a single determining unit (FIG. 5 (b): watermelon, which independently determines that the derivation of the simultaneous permissible display result (watermelon, single piece, cherry) of the general display results is permitted. Simultaneous determination means (FIG. 5 (b): Big) that simultaneously determines that the derivation of the simultaneous permissible display result is permitted when it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. Bonus (A) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (A) + Watermelon + 1 Bonus, Big Bonus (A) + Cherry, Big Bonus (B) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (B) + Watermelon + 1 Bonus, Big Bonus (B) + Cherry, Big Bonus (C) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (C) + Watermelon + 1 piece, Big Bonus (C) + Cherry)
The continuous production execution means may further execute the continuous production on the condition that it is determined that the derivation of the simultaneous permissible display result is permitted (continuous production is performed by winning the watermelon and cherry). start). In this case,
The variable display device includes a plurality of variable display portions (reels 3L, 3C, 3R) each of which displays the identification information in a variable manner, and the stop operation means is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display portions. (Stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R),
The simultaneous permissible display result is obtained when variable special display units other than the special variable display unit are obtained when predetermined special identification information is derived in the special variable display unit (right reel 3R) of the plurality of variable display units. Regardless of the identification information derived in the above, it is possible to obtain a display result in which a winning is generated (cherry winning when “cherry” is stopped on the right reel 3R).

  Here, when special identification information is derived in the special variable display section, it may be determined that not only the simultaneous allowable display result that is the winning display result is derived but also the special display result is permitted to be derived. There is. Thereby, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. In addition, when the variable display of the identification information on the variable display unit other than the special variable display unit is stopped first, the derivation of the identification information to the variable display unit other than the special variable display unit allows the special display result to be derived. It is possible to make the player expect that it is decided to do so.

  In this case, the variable display device may be arranged such that the plurality of variable display units are arranged side by side in the left-right direction, and the derivation control unit is determined to permit derivation of the special display result. Or the plurality of variable display sections on the condition that it is determined that the derivation of the simultaneous permissible display result that causes a prize is permitted by deriving the special identification information to the special variable display section. Among them, a specific type of identification information (cherry) can be derived from the specific variable display unit (left reel 3L) on the left side of the special variable display unit toward the slot machine.

  In accordance with an example of a conventional slot machine, a player generally stops each variable display of a plurality of variable display units in order from the left to the right toward the slot machine when playing a game. Since there is a specific variable display portion on the left side of the special variable display portion toward the slot machine, the special variable display portion generally stops the variation display of the identification information after the specific variable display portion.

  In the game in which the special identification information is derived in the special variable display section, it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted by the predetermining means, and it is not determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. In some cases, however, this is not yet known to the player at the stage where the specific type of identification information has been derived in the specific variable display section for which the variable display has been previously stopped. For this reason, at the stage where the identification information is derived only in the specific variable display part on the left side of the plurality of variable display parts toward the slot machine rather than the special variable display part, the player still has to derive the special display result. Since it can be expected that acceptance is determined, the interest of the game can be improved.

In the above slot machine,
The pre-determining unit is a single determining unit (FIG. 5 (b): watermelon, which independently determines that the derivation of the simultaneous permissible display result (watermelon, single piece, cherry) of the general display results is permitted. Simultaneous determination means (FIG. 5 (b): Big) that simultaneously determines that the derivation of the simultaneous permissible display result is permitted when it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. Bonus (A) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (A) + Watermelon + 1 Bonus, Big Bonus (A) + Cherry, Big Bonus (B) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (B) + Watermelon + 1 Bonus, Big Bonus (B) + Cherry, Big Bonus (C) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (C) + Watermelon + 1 Sheet, Big Bonus (C) + Cherry). In this case,
The continuous production execution unit executes the continuous production in any production mode selected from a plurality of types of production modes, and the prior determination unit performs the simultaneous permission between the start and the end of the continuous production. When it is determined that the derivation of the display result is permitted, at least one of the continuous effects until the end of the continuous effect period after the determination that the generation of the simultaneous allowable display result is determined is determined. It is possible to include an effect mode replacement means for executing the continuous effect by replacing the effect mode of the part with another effect mode (scenario change of continuous effect when winning a watermelon or cherry during the continuous effect).

  Since the continuous effect is continued for a period of one or more games, it may be determined that the derivation of the simultaneous permissible display result is newly permitted in the game while the continuous effect is being performed. Here, the occurrence of a special prize may be allowed before the start of the continuous performance, but when it is determined to allow the derivation of the simultaneous permissible display result while the continuous performance is being performed. In addition, it may be determined for the first time that the derivation of the special display result is allowed. In other words, even when the continuous performance is being performed, if the simultaneous permissible display result is derived, the expectation that it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted will be further increased. . In such a case, at least a part of the production mode of the continuous production from the end of the continuous production is replaced with another production mode different from the production mode selected at the start of the continuous production. As a result, it is possible to produce an effect in line with an increase in the player's expectation, and to further enhance the interest of the game.

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

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to this embodiment. The front door of the slot machine 1 can be opened by inserting a key into the locking device 19 and rotating it clockwise. A variable display device 2 is provided on the upper front side of the slot machine 1. Inside the variable display device 2, a reel unit 3 including three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is provided.

The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated / stopped by driving reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR (see FIG. 2) each formed of a stepping motor. Details of the stepping motors constituting the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR will be described later.
The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages on the variable display device 2 when the driving of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. In addition, on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, 21 types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other are drawn in a predetermined order. The arrangement of symbols on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described later.

  In the reel unit 3, for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR (see FIG. 2) for detecting the reference position, and a reel lamp 3LP (FIG. 2) for irradiating light from the back surface. 2). The variable display device 2 is set with a total of five pay lines including three upper, middle, and lower rows and two diagonal lines.

  Various display units are provided around the variable display device 2. Below the variable display device 2, a payout amount display unit 21, a credit display unit 22, and a payout display unit 23 are provided. The number-of-payout display unit 21 includes a number-of-payout display 51 (see FIG. 2) using a 7-segment display, and displays the total number of medals paid out in a big bonus (or challenge bonus) described later. Furthermore, the payout amount display unit 21 is also used to display a code (error code) corresponding to the type of error that has occurred when an error has occurred.

  The credit display unit 22 includes a credit display 52 (see FIG. 2) using a 7-segment display, and displays the number of credits accumulated as data according to the number of inserted medals and the number of paid-out coins as will be described later. The payout display unit 23 is composed of a 7-segment display payout display 53 (see FIG. 2), and displays the number of medals to be paid out when winning is achieved.

  On the left side of the variable display device 2, a one-bet display unit 24, a two-bet display unit 25, and a three-bet display unit 27 are provided. The 1-sheet, 2-sheet, 3-sheet betting display sections 24, 25, 27 are set at the present time when the 1, 2, 3-sheet betting lamps 54, 55, 57 (see FIG. 2) are lit. Shows the player how many bets have been placed.

On the right side of the variable display device 2, an insertion instruction display unit 29, a start display unit 30, a weight display unit 31, a replay display unit 32, and a game over display unit 33 are provided.
The insertion instruction display unit 29 indicates that a medal can be inserted by turning on the insertion instruction lamp 59 (see FIG. 2). The start display unit 30 indicates that the start lamp 60 (see FIG. 2) is turned on, so that the start can be started, that is, the operation of the start lever 11 can be accepted. The weight display unit 31 indicates that a weight to be described later is applied when the weight lamp 61 (see FIG. 2) is turned on. The replay display unit 32 indicates that a replay winning to be described later has been made when the replay lamp 62 (see FIG. 2) is in a lighting state. The game over display unit 33 indicates that the slot machine 1 has been stopped by turning on the game over lamp 63 (see FIG. 2).

  On the upper side of the variable display device 2, a liquid crystal display 4 is provided as a production means. The liquid crystal display 4 displays images for various effects according to the gaming state, the setting state of the winning flag, the type of symbol derived to the variable display device 2, or the player's selection. Further, the liquid crystal display 4 can display various information directly or indirectly related to the game such as a game history.

  Further, a medal slot 13, a single BET button 14, a MAXBET button 15, a settlement button 16, and an effect cancel button 17 are provided on the horizontal surface of the trapezoidal portion provided below the variable display device 2. It has been. The BET button lamps 70a and 70b (see FIG. 2) that are turned on when the number of bets can be set from the credits (maximum 50) accumulated as data are arranged inside the single BET button 14 and the MAX BET button 15. Has been.

  The medal insertion slot 13 is for a player to insert a medal from here, and when insertion of a medal is detected by the insertion medal sensor 44 (see FIG. 2) when the insertion instruction display unit 29 is lit, A bet number is set or credits are stored as data. The single BET button 14 and the MAX BET button 15 are buttons operated by the player when setting the number of bets (1, 3 respectively) from the credits accumulated as data. When detected by the sheet BET switch 45 (see FIG. 2) or the MAXBET switch 46 (see FIG. 2), the number of bets from the credit is set.

  The settlement button 16 is a button for instructing the payout of medals that have already been set as bets or medals corresponding to accumulated credits. When the operation of the settlement button 16 is detected by the settlement switch 47 (see FIG. 2), if the bet number is set, first, medals corresponding to the set bet number are paid out and the bet number is set. If not (including the case where medals corresponding to the number of bets are paid out by operating the settlement button 16), medals corresponding to the credits accumulated as data are paid out.

  The effect cancel button 17 is a button for canceling this when a continuous effect described later is being executed. If the operation of the effect cancel button 17 is detected by the effect cancel switch 58 (see FIG. 2) during execution of the continuous effect, the continuous effect is canceled halfway. Moreover, although the stage of the continuous production described later is determined for each game, if a new game is started by operating the start lever 11 described below during the execution of the continuous production, Even if the stage is not finished, the stage of the continuous performance is shifted to the next stage.

  A start lever 11 and stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are provided on the vertical surface of the trapezoidal portion. The start lever 11 is operated by the player when starting the game. When the operation is detected by the start switch 41 (see FIG. 2), the reel drive motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR are started to be driven. 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate. When the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R can be operated when a predetermined condition is satisfied after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate, operation enable lamps 63L, 63C, and 63R (FIG. 2) provided therein are provided. (See) is lit, and the player is informed.

  The stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are buttons that the player operates to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R at a desired timing, respectively, and the operations are stop switches 42L, 42C, and 42R (see FIG. 2). Is detected, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R to the stop of rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R is 190 milliseconds.

  The reels 3L, 3C and 3R rotate 80 times per minute and change the design of 80 x 21 (number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so a maximum of 4 symbols in 190 milliseconds Can be pulled in. That is, the stop symbols selected by the stop control table described later are the symbols displayed when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five frames. It is a design.

  Further, a panel that covers the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is applied as the bonus notification section 36. The bonus notification section 36 notifies the player that the bonus notification lamp 66 (see FIG. 2) is turned on, so that various bonuses described later can be won. Further, on the right side of the stop button 12R, there is provided a medal clogging elimination button 18 that mechanically vibrates the slot machine 1 when a medal is jammed.

  On the lower front side of the slot machine 1, a medal payout port 71 and a medal storage tray 72 are provided. The medal payout port 71 discharges medals paid out by the hopper 80 (see FIG. 2) to the outside. The medal storage tray 72 is for storing paid-out medals. The front panel on the medal storage tray 72 is irradiated with light emitted from the fluorescent lamp 6 (see FIG. 2) installed therein.

  Speakers 7U, 7L, and 7R are provided as rendering means on the lower front side of the slot machine 1 and on the left and right sides of the upper front side, respectively. The speakers 7U, 7L, and 7R output predetermined sound effects when the start lever 11 and the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated or when winning a prize. Further, when an error occurs, when a front door is released, when a set value is changed, and when a bet number and credit are settled, an alarm sound is output, and various effect sounds are output according to the gaming state.

  Further, on the front side of the slot machine 1, an effect by light is performed by light emission of game effect lamps 75 </ b> A to 75 </ b> M (see FIG. 2) as effect means so as to surround the variable display device 2 and the liquid crystal display 4. Game effect display sections 5A to 5M are provided. The game effect display units 5A to 5M perform effects by light in various patterns according to the progress of the game. Note that the light emission colors of the game effect display units 5A to 5M may be either single colors or multiple colors.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration of the control circuit of the slot machine 1. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the slot machine 1 includes a power supply board 100, a game control board 101, an effect control board 102, a reel relay board 103, a reel lamp relay board 104, an external output board 105, an effect relay board 106, and The operation unit relay board 107 is roughly divided.

  The power supply board 100 transforms an external power supply voltage of AC 100V and supplies operating power to the game control board 101 and other parts of the slot machine 1. In FIG. 2, only the game control board 101, the hopper 80, and the switches 91 to 94 are connected, but the power supply board 100 also supplies power to other units. The power supply board 100 is provided in the slot machine 1 and is connected to a hopper 80 that includes a hopper motor 82 that performs a medal payout operation and a payout sensor 81 that detects a medal payout operation.

  The power supply board 100 sets a winning probability for an internal lottery to be described later, and a setting switch 91 for changing a setting value (setting 1 to setting 6) of a virtual medal payout rate calculated based on the probability. The switch 91 is also connected to a setting key switch 92 for enabling the operation, a second reset switch 93 for resetting the internal state (RAM 112), and a main switch 94 for switching the power ON / OFF. A signal is sent to the game control board 101. These switches 91 to 94 are provided inside the slot machine 1.

  The game control board 101 is a control board on the main side that controls the overall flow of the game in the slot machine 1, and includes a control unit 110 including a CPU 111, a RAM 112, a ROM 113, and an I / O port 114. It is installed. Further, a random number generation circuit 115, a sampling circuit 116, a power supply monitoring circuit 117, a reset circuit 118, and other circuits are mounted.

  The CPU 111 has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, and executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 113 to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and in the slot machine 1 Control each part of the control circuit directly or indirectly. The processing word of the CPU 111 is 1 byte, and the addresses of the RAM 112 and the ROM 113 are assigned in units of 1 byte.

  The RAM 112 is used as a work area when the CPU 111 executes a program. The RAM 112 is backed up by a battery and retains stored contents even when the slot machine 1 is turned off. The RAM 112 is provided with an area for a counter that counts the number of steps of the stepping motors that respectively constitute the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR. Data relating to the number of credits is stored in the RAM 112. The ROM 113 stores programs executed by the CPU 111 and fixed data. The I / O port 114 inputs and outputs control signals to and from each circuit connected to the game control board 101.

  The random number generation circuit 115 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates a value every time a pulse is generated, and the sampling circuit 116 acquires a numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 115. The random number generation circuit 115 is provided for each type of random number used for the progress of the game, and a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number is determined. The CPU 111 sends an instruction to the sampling circuit 116 according to the processing to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 115 as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a hardware random number function).

  The power monitoring circuit 117 monitors the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply substrate 100, and outputs a voltage drop signal to the control unit 110 when detecting a voltage drop. Although not particularly shown, the control unit 110 includes an interrupt input terminal connected to the power supply monitoring circuit 117, and an external interrupt is generated in the CPU 111 when a voltage drop signal is input to the interrupt input terminal. The CPU 111 executes a power interruption interrupt process.

  The reset circuit 118 outputs a reset signal when the voltage rises to a level at which the control unit 110 can be activated when the power is turned on to start the control unit 110, and generates a signal periodically output from the control unit 110. When the count is incremented without being cleared based on the reset counter, that is, when the control unit 110 does not operate for a certain time, a reset signal is output to the control unit 110 and the control unit 110 is restarted. .

  The CPU 111 also has a function of updating the numerical value of the specific address in the RAM 112 by timer interrupt processing and acquiring the updated numerical value as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a software random number function). The CPU 111 transmits various commands to be described later to the effect control board 102 via the I / O port 114. Note that information (commands) is sent from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 only in one direction, and no information (commands) is sent from the effect control board 102 to the game control board 101.

  The command transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 is composed of 2 bytes, the upper 1 byte is control information indicating the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information indicating the contents of the control state. When transmitting a command from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102, the CPU 111 sets a command to be transmitted in a command transmission buffer provided in the RAM 112 in the order of upper byte and lower byte.

  Since the CPU 111 needs to transmit a plurality of commands to the effect control board 102 at the same time in some cases, the command transmission buffer of the RAM 112 has a capacity sufficient to set a predetermined number of commands. For example, when two commands are transmitted at the same time, the upper byte and lower byte of the first command, the upper byte and lower byte of the second command, etc. are set in the command transmission buffer of the RAM 112. The upper byte and lower byte of each command set in the command transmission buffer are sent from the I / O port 114 to the effect control board 102 in byte units.

  The game control board 101 is provided with a single BET switch 45, a MAXBET switch 46, a start switch 41, stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R, a checkout switch 47, a first reset switch 48, and a throw-in medal through the operation unit relay board 107. A sensor 44 is connected, and detection signals from these switches / sensors are input. In addition, detection signals of the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, and 3SR are input via the reel relay substrate 103. In accordance with the detection signals of these switches / sensors input via the I / O port 114 or the detection signals of various switches input via the power supply board 100 as described above, the CPU 111 on the game control board 101 Processing is in progress.

  The game control board 101 is also provided with a flow path switching solenoid 49, a payout number display 51, a credit display 52, a payout display 53, an insertion instruction lamp 59, and a single betting lamp 54 via the operation unit relay board 107. 2 bet lamp 55, 3 bet lamp 57, game over lamp 63, start lamp 60, replay lamp 62, BET button lamps 70a and 70b, operation valid lamps 63L, 63C and 63R are connected, and CPU 111 These operations are controlled according to the progress of the game.

  The game control board 101 is connected to reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR via a reel relay board 103. The CPU 111 refers to a stop control table selected according to a winning flag set in the RAM 112 by internal lottery, which will be described later, and controls the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR via the reel relay board 103 to thereby control the reels 3L, 3C. 3R is stopped. An effect control board 102 is further connected to the game control board 101 via an effect relay board 106.

  The effect relay board 106 is a board provided to ensure one-way information transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102. The effect relay board 106 does not check the game control board 101 and the effect control board 102 by checking this state, and an illegal signal (especially an external input to the effect control board 102 is input to the control unit 110 of the game control board 101). It is possible to check whether or not a modification has been made such that a signal is input).

  The effect control board 102 is a sub-side control board that controls the execution of effects in the slot machine 1, and is equipped with a control unit 120 including a one-chip microcomputer including a CPU 121, a RAM 122, a ROM 123, and an I / O port 124. Yes. In addition, the random number generation circuit 125 and the sampling circuit 126 are mounted, and the CPU 121 obtains the value counted by the random number generation circuit 125 by the sampling circuit 126, so that the hardware random number function similar to that of the game control board 101 is obtained. Is forming. It also has a software random number function by interrupt processing.

  Further, the effect control board 102 includes a video processor (VDP) 127 and a sound processor (SDP) 128. The video processor 127 generates an effect image according to the effect data stored in the ROM 123 based on an instruction from the CPU 121 and causes the liquid crystal display 4 to display the generated image. The sound processor 128 reproduces production sound according to the production data stored in the ROM 123 based on an instruction from the CPU 121, and outputs it from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U. The sound processor 128 is No. 1-No. There are four audio playback tracks.

  The CPU 121 executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 123 to perform processing related to the execution of the effect, and controls each circuit in the effect control board 102 and each circuit connected thereto. The RAM 122 is used as a work area when the CPU 121 executes a program. The RAM 122 is also battery-backed up, and retains the stored contents even when the slot machine 1 is turned off. The ROM 123 stores programs executed by the CPU 121 and fixed data. The I / O port 124 inputs and outputs control signals to and from each circuit connected to the effect control board 102.

  The execution of the effect by the CPU 121 is performed based on a command received from the game control board 101 via the I / O port 124. When a command transmitted from the game control board 101 arrives at the I / O port 124, a command reception interrupt is generated for the CPU 121, and the received command is sequentially placed in the command reception buffer of the RAM 122 by this command reception interrupt processing. To go. The CPU 121 retrieves the command stored in the command reception buffer in units of 2 bytes, and performs processing by determining the command type in the upper byte and the content indicated by the command in the lower byte.

  When a plurality of commands are transmitted from the game control board 101 at the same time, the CPU 121 cannot naturally process the plurality of commands at the same time. For this reason, the command reception buffer of the RAM 122 has a capacity enough to store a plurality of commands, and the CPU 121 has received another command when processing based on one command extracted from the command reception buffer is completed. If it is in the buffer, the processing based on the next command is performed. Note that the capacity of the command reception buffer in the RAM 122 is larger than the capacity of the command transmission buffer in the RAM 112.

  An effect cancel switch 58 is connected to the effect control board 102, and its detection signal is input. The effect control board 102 is connected with game effect lamps 75A to 75M, a liquid crystal display 4, speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U, a fluorescent lamp 6, a weight lamp 61, and a bonus notification lamp 66. A reel lamp 3LP is connected via a reel lamp relay substrate 104. The control unit 120 of the effect control board 102 performs these effects by controlling these parts.

  The reel relay board 103 relays between the game control board 101, the external output board 105 and the reel unit 3. The reel lamp relay board 104 relays between the effect control board 102 and the reel unit 3. The reel relay substrate 103 is also connected with a full sensor 90, and its detection signal is input. The full tank sensor 90 is provided inside the slot machine 1 and detects that the medals in the overflow tank storing the medals overflowed from the hopper 80 are full.

  When a full tank is detected by the full tank sensor 90, a full tank error occurs. Note that whether or not a full tank is detected by the full sensor 90 can be checked once per game, for example, at a timing when the number of bets is fixed. However, when the player has won a replay in the previous game, it is not checked whether the full sensor is detected by the full sensor 90.

  The external output board 105 is connected to an external device such as a hall management computer via an information providing terminal board, which will be described later, and various bonus medium signals input from the game control board 101 via the reel relay board 103, The medal IN signal, the medal OUT signal, and the security signal are output to the external device. As will be described later, the security signal includes a door opening signal, a set value change signal, a closing error signal, a payout error signal, another error signal, and a checkout signal.

  The external output board 105 is equipped with a door opening sensor 95 that detects that the front door is in an open state, and a door opening signal of the security signal is output based on a detection signal of the door opening sensor 95. . The external output board 105 stores electricity when power is supplied to the slot machine 1 (that is, when the slot machine 1 is ON) and also when power supply is interrupted (that is, the slot machine 1). A backup power source constituted by a storage battery that supplies the stored electric power to the external output board 105 when 1 is OFF) is mounted.

  When the power of the slot machine 1 is ON, the external output board 105 detects that the front door is open by the door open sensor 95 by supplying power from the power supply board 101, and the front door is opened. A security signal including a door opening signal indicating the presence is output to the external device. On the other hand, when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off, the external output board 105 is supplied with power from this backup power supply, detects that the front door is open by the door open sensor 95, and the front door is open. A security signal including a door opening signal indicating that the device is in the state is output to the external device.

  The external output board 105 does not output a medal IN signal every time a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 13 or each time the single BET button 14 or the MAXBET button 15 is operated, but when the start lever 11 is operated. The medal IN signal is output collectively. FIG. 3A is a timing chart showing the output status of the medal IN signal. As shown in the figure, the CPU 111 collectively outputs medals IN signals for the set number of bets when the operation of the start lever 11 is detected, that is, when the number of bets in the game is determined. Specifically, the bet number is incremented by one each time a medal insertion is detected in a state where the medal insertion is permitted.

Thereafter, when the operation of the start lever 11 is detected, that is, when the bet number used for the game is determined, the medal IN signals for the set bet number are collectively output.
FIG. 3A shows a case where three medals are inserted, and shows how the medal IN signal is continuously output three times when the start lever 11 is operated. Also, even when all or part of the bet number is set using credits, the medal IN signals for the set bet number are collectively output when the operation of the start lever 11 is detected. ing.

  On the other hand, the medal OUT signal is outputted every time one medal is paid out from the hopper 80 due to a small role winning accompanied by paying out a medal. Even when a medal is added instead of paying out a medal from the hopper 80, a medal OUT signal is output every time one credit is added. FIG. 3B is a timing chart showing the output status of the medal OUT signal in the case where medals are paid out from the hopper 80 as an example.

  As shown in the drawing, the medal OUT signal outputs a 1-pulse medal OUT signal each time the payout sensor 81 detects the payout of each medal. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 3B, it is determined that a predetermined payout-medal-free time has elapsed since the last medal payout is detected during the medal payout, or the medal is continued. When it is determined that the detection time is a predetermined medal clogging and the payout operation is stopped due to a payout error state, only the medal OUT signals for the number of payouts are output until the payout operation is stopped. The

  When the payout error is canceled and the remaining payout is resumed, the medal OUT signal accompanying the payout of the remaining medals is output every time the payout sensor 81 detects the payout of the remaining medals one by one. Then, when the payout of the last medal is detected and the output of the medal OUT signal is completed, the control of one game is finished, and at this point, the insertion of the medal is permitted.

  By the way, the game control board 101, the effect control board 102, and the like need to be replaced when changing the model, and are removed from the main body at that time. When the game control board 101 is removed, various gaming electronic components (one-sheet BET switch 45, MAXBET switch 46, start switch 41, stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R, insertion medal sensor 44, reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR, The reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR, the hopper motor 82, the payout sensor 81, etc.) need to be disconnected, so there is no need to remove and replace the main body unless a failure occurs. The game electronic components fixed to the game and the game control board 101 are connected via the relay boards 100, 103, 106, 107, and the boards and the board and the game electronic parts are connected to each other. Connected via a relay cable. The relay cable and the board are electrically connected by connecting a cable-side connector provided at an end of the relay cable and a board-side connector electrically connected to the wiring pattern of the board.

  The game control board 101 is supplied with a DC voltage generated by the voltage generation circuit of the power supply board 100. The DC voltage supplied from the power supply substrate 100 is stored in a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, so that the storage state of the RAM 112 is maintained. In the backup power supply line, the voltage stored in the backup power supply is supplied to the game control unit 110 after passing through the game control board 101, the operation part relay board 107, the insertion medal sensor 44, and the operation part relay board 107. The storage state of the RAM 112 in the game control unit 110 is maintained. Therefore, in a state where the power supply to the slot machine 1 is cut off, the connection between the board-side connector of the game control board 101 and the cable-side connector of the relay cable, the cable-side connector of the relay cable and the board of the operation unit relay board 107 By disconnecting any one of the connection with the side connector and the connection between the board side connector of the operation unit relay board 107 and the cable side connector of the relay cable, the backup power supply line is disconnected and the game control unit 110 is disconnected. The data in the RAM 112 cannot be held and will be lost.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, by restricting the release of the connector connection between the game control board 101 and the game electronic component, illegal signals are extracted from various electronic components, and various electronic It is difficult to connect a driving tool that illegally inputs signals to parts. Specifically, the connection between the board-side connector of the game control board 101 and the cable-side connector of the relay cable, the connection between the cable-side connector of the relay cable and the board-side connector of the operation section relay board 107, the operation section relay board 107 With respect to the connection between the board-side connector and the cable-side connector of the relay cable, the release of the connection between these connectors is regulated by a connector regulating member. The connector restricting member is not removable unless the restriction releasing portion is destroyed. In order to release the connector connection between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44, the release restricting portion must be destroyed. Accordingly, when even one connector connection between the game control board 101 and the inserted medal sensor 44 is released, the trace remains and it is extremely difficult to erase the trace.

  The game control board 101 is housed in a board case, and is attached to the main body of the slot machine 1 while being housed in the board case, and the upper case sealing piece and the lower case sealing piece constituting the board case. If the sealing piece is not destroyed, the board case is released, and access to the stored game control board 101 is made impossible, thereby making it difficult to cheat the game control board 101. To do. However, since the sealing piece is exposed to the outside as it is, it is relatively easy to break the sealing piece and open the substrate case. Therefore, a covering member that covers the sealing piece of the substrate case is attached, whereby the sealing piece of the substrate case is covered with the covering member, and it becomes impossible to directly access the sealing piece. Since it is very difficult to open the case and the lower case and take out the game control board 101, it is possible to prevent an illegal act of replacing the game control board 101 with an unauthorized board. ing.

  Next, stepping motors constituting the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR will be described. The stepping motor that constitutes each of the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR is, for example, a hybrid type stepping motor, and includes a stator and a rotor facing the stator. The rotor has a large number of gear-like projections, and permanent magnets magnetized in the same direction as the rotation shaft are incorporated therein.

  The stepping motor receives a pulse signal (excitation pulse) from the CPU 111 of the game control board 101, an excitation current sequentially flows through each of the excitation phases φ1 to φ4 of the stator, and these excitation phases φ1 to φ4 are excited in a predetermined order. Thus, the rotor is rotationally driven, and the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated by the rotation of the rotation shaft. As a control method for rotationally driving the stepping motor, for example, a 1-2 phase excitation method is applied. In the 1-2 phase excitation method, the excitation phases for inputting a pulse signal among the excitation phases φ1 to φ4 are (φ1, φ2), (φ1), (φ4, φ1), (φ4), (φ3, φ4), (Φ3), (φ2, φ3), (φ2), (φ1, φ2)... Are sequentially switched, and the excitation phase for inputting the pulse signal is alternately switched to one phase or two phases. Yes.

  Thus, each time a pulse signal for applying an excitation current to the excitation phases φ1 to φ4 is input, the rotation shaft of the stepping motor rotates one step at a time. The rotation step of the stepping motor is counted by a counter provided in the RAM 112 for each of the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR. Then, it is understood how to switch the excitation phase of the pulse signal input according to the counted stepping motor rotation step.

  Further, when the reference position is detected by the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR as the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate, the counter value is cleared. Therefore, the rotation angles of the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR, that is, the symbol positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be understood by referring to the counter value (number of steps) counted by the rotation step.

  When stopping the rotation of the stepping motor, the rotor is suddenly braked by two-phase excitation control, which will be described in detail later, in accordance with the target stop position, and then the rotor is stopped by three-phase excitation control, which will be described later. This stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are integrally coupled to the rotors of the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR.

  Next, changing the set value will be described. When the slot machine 1 is activated with the setting key switch 92 turned ON, the mode shifts to the setting change mode. Here, the number of steps of the stepping motors constituting the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR in the storage area of the RAM 112 is counted. Initialize all storage areas except the counter and the used stack area. In the setting change mode, when a new setting value is set by the setting switch 91 and the setting key switch 92 is turned off after the new setting value is confirmed by operating the start lever 11, a process for executing the game is performed. Can be started.

  On the other hand, when the slot machine 1 is started with the setting key switch 92 turned OFF, it is diagnosed whether the data in the RAM 112 is corrupted. If the data in the RAM 112 is not corrupted, that is, the power of the previous slot machine 1 is turned on. If the data at the time of turning off remains normal, the data stored in the RAM 112 is left as it is, and the process for executing the game from the state when the power of the slot machine 1 was turned off last time Can be started. The process for executing the game is repeatedly performed for each game.

  Next, the symbol arrangement in the reels 3L, 3C, 3R constituting the variable display device 2 will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols drawn on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R constituting the variable display device 2 in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment. As shown in the drawing, on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, “red 7” (7 indicated by black in the figure) and “blue 7” (7 indicated by diagonal lines in the figure), respectively. , “White 7”, “BAR”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, “Bell”, “JAC”, “★”, each of which can be distinguished from each other in a predetermined order. It is.

  For the convenience of the drawings, these symbols are shown vertically arranged for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, but are actually drawn on the outer periphery of the cylindrical reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Therefore, the symbol arrangement is circulated, and the symbol No. 20 and the symbol No. 0 are adjacent to each other. Further, for example, a symbol in a position where four frames are drawn from a symbol of No. 20 is a symbol of No. 3.

As shown in the drawing, “JAC” is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less with respect to any of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The “bell” is located at intervals of 6 frames for the left reel 3L, but is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less for the middle and right reels 3C, 3R. Since only two “cherries” are arranged for each of the left and right reels 3L and 3R, there are places where the arrangement interval is larger than 7 frames.
Further, in any of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, there is a place where the “watermelon” has an arrangement interval larger than 5 frames. “Red 7”, “Blue 7”, “White 7”, and “BAR” have locations where the arrangement interval is larger than 5 frames in any of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (on one reel) In some cases, only one is placed).

  In the slot machine 1, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are arranged on any winning line of the variable display device 2. The type of winning combination is determined according to the gaming state. As the gaming state, in addition to the normal gaming state, the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) as the special gaming state, the internal RT as the RT whose replay winning probability is higher than the normal gaming state, for production There is RT.

  In addition, the types of winning combinations are roughly classified into special roles (big bonuses (A) to (C)) accompanied by a transition of the gaming state and small roles (watermelon, bell, cherry, And a re-playing role (replay) that allows the next game to be started without the need to set the number of bets. FIG. 5A is a view for explaining the combination of the types of winning combinations in the slot machine 1 and the symbols in the variable display device 2.

  The big bonus (A) is won when a combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is arranged on any winning line in a gaming state other than the big bonus. The big bonus (B) is won when a combination of “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is prepared in a gaming state other than the big bonus. When winning the big bonus (A) or the big bonus (B), the gaming state shifts to the big bonus (1). The big bonus (C) is won when a combination of “white 7-white 7-blue 7” is arranged on any winning line in a gaming state other than the big bonus. When winning the big bonus (C), the gaming state shifts to the big bonus (2).

  In the big bonus (1), regular bonuses are repeatedly provided until the total number of paid-out medals exceeds 465, and in the big bonus (2), the regular bonus is repeatedly provided until the total number of paid-out medals exceeds 120. At the start of the game (before the internal lottery is checked), it is checked whether it is controlled by the regular bonus, and if it is not controlled by the regular bonus, it is controlled by the regular bonus).

  In the regular bonus provided by the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), the winning probability of the small role (especially the bell) is higher than in other game states. One set of regular bonuses ends when 12 games have been consumed or when 8 games have been won (any kind of combination can be used), whichever comes first. Note that the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) are the same in terms of playability only in that there is a difference in the total number of paid-out medals as an end condition. Sometimes called.

  Even if the big bonuses (A) to (C) are won in the internal lottery to be described later, “red 7”, “blue 7”, and “white 7” are not necessarily within 5 frames for the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Since these are not arranged at intervals, there is a case where these combinations are not won depending on the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R. The big bonuses (A) to (C) will be carried over until winning. In addition, while the big bonuses (A) to (C) are won and the winnings are carried over, the gaming state is controlled to the internal RT described later.

  A watermelon is awarded when a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is arranged on any winning line in any gaming state, and 15 medals are paid out. Since “watermelons” are not necessarily arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less for the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, depending on the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, the watermelon may not be won. The winning watermelon won't be carried over without winning a prize. In addition, when winning a watermelon, the gaming state is controlled by the effect RT described later for only the subsequent four games.

  A bell is awarded when a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on any winning line in any gaming state. Nine medals are paid out. The maximum distance between the “bells” for the reel 3L is 6 frames, but the “bells” are disposed within 5 frames for the reels 3C and 3R, so the left reel 3L is operated third. Except, the bell is won regardless of the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R (however, when the big bonuses (A) to (C) are won) The bell may be missed by giving priority to the winning of the role of reel control.

  Cherry is awarded when the symbol “Cherry” is derived on any winning line for the right reel 3R in any gaming state, and one medal is paid out per winning line. When winning a cherry, one medal will be paid out per winning line, but when winning a cherry, the “cherry” is always stopped at the top or bottom of the right reel 3R, so a total of two medals Will be paid out. In addition, even when winning a cherry, the gaming state is controlled to the effect RT described later only during the subsequent four games.

  “Cherry” on the right reel 3R is not arranged with an interval of 7 frames or less, so depending on the operation timing of the stop button 12R, there is a case where no winning is made even if the cherry is won. Further, as will be described in detail later, when the cherry is won, regardless of whether or not the “cherry” can be stopped on the right reel 3R, the left reel 3L is moved according to the operation timing of the stop button 12L. “Cherry” may be stopped. Even when one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won, “cherry” may be stopped on the left reel 3L.

  One winning combination is awarded when a combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state, and one medal is paid out. However, as will be described later, this one-sheet combination is always won at least simultaneously with a watermelon, and a watermelon with a large number of payout medals is given priority between the watermelon and one-sheet combination, so a watermelon (Big Bonus (A) to ( C) If both are won at the same time, these roles can also be won only if they are missed, and in reality, they will rarely win. Also, even when a single winning combination is won, the gaming state is controlled by the effect RT described later only during the subsequent four games.

  In addition, when not controlled by the big bonus, as described later, when one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) and a watermelon, watermelon + 1 combination or cherry are simultaneously won, the big bonuses (A) to (C ) Is controlled to RT inside the game with unlimited number of games. Thereafter, even if winning a winning combination of watermelon, cherry or one piece, since it is already controlled to the internal RT at this time, it is not controlled to the effect RT, and the internal RT continues as it is.

  Replay is awarded when a combination of “JAC-JAC-JAC” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state. When a replay is won, no medal is paid out, but the next game can be started again without setting the number of bets. Since “JAC” for the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less, it is always won when a replay is won in the internal lottery. In addition, since the reel control is performed so that the replay is won in preference to any other role at the time of winning, when the replay is won, another winning (Big Bonus (A) to ( Make sure to win the replay even if you have won the C winner.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery will be described. The internal lottery is to determine whether or not the winning of each of the above combinations is permitted before the display result of the variable display device 2 is derived and displayed (actually, when the start lever 11 is operated). . In the internal lottery, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number generation circuit 115. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the acquired random number for internal lottery, the number of bets set by the player, and each combination determined according to the set value set by the setting switch 91 This is performed according to the number of judgment values. Winning in the internal lottery is exclusive.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values registered for each game state and set value for each combination is sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery. It is judged that it was won. If the winning combination is determined, the winning flag of the combination is set in the RAM 112. The number of determination values is registered in the ROM 113 in the winning combination table by gaming state. Of the winning flags set according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning flag for the special role is carried over from the next game until winning. In addition, the winning flags for various small roles and replays are erased only for the game regardless of whether or not a prize has been won.

  FIG. 5B is a diagram showing a winning combination table by gaming state. The winning combination table by game state is stored in advance in the ROM 113, and is a table in which the number of determination values for each lottery target for each gaming state in the internal lottery is registered. Here, only a predetermined set value is shown, but a slightly different value is registered according to a difference in the set value. In the internal lottery, a plurality of combinations may be subject to lottery at the same time.

  In accordance with this winning state-specific winning table, in the internal lottery, big bonus (A), big bonus (A) + watermelon, big bonus (A) + watermelon + 1 board, big bonus (A) + cherry, big bonus (B ), Big Bonus (B) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (B) + Watermelon + 1 Bonus, Big Bonus (B) + Cherry, Big Bonus (C), Big Bonus (C) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (C) + Watermelon +1 piece combination, big bonus (C) + cherry, watermelon, watermelon + 1 piece combination, bell, cherry, replay judgment value number is acquired in order according to the gaming state.

  However, for regular bonuses offered in big bonuses, big bonus (A), big bonus (A) + watermelon, big bonus (A) + watermelon + 1 player, big bonus (A) + cherry, big bonus (B), Big Bonus (B) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (B) + Watermelon + 1 Bonus, Big Bonus (B) + Cherry, Big Bonus (C), Big Bonus (C) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (C) Since +0 is won as the single judgment value number of + watermelon + 1 combination, big bonus (C) + cherry, and watermelon, these combinations are not won.

  In game states other than the big bonus, the big bonus (A), the big bonus (B), and the big bonus (C) are subject to the lottery, but the big bonus (A) and the big bonus (B ) Or Big Bonus (C) and the winning flag is carried over, the Big Bonus (A), Big Bonus (B) or Big Bonus (C) will not be won.

  Big Bonus (A) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (A) + Watermelon + 1 character combination with the Big Bonus (A), Big Bonus (B) or Big Bonus (C) winning from the previous game Big Bonus (A) + Cherry, Big Bonus (B) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (B) + Watermelon + 1 piece, Big Bonus (B) + Cherry, Big Bonus (C) + Watermelon, Big Bonus (C) + Watermelon When the number of judgment values of +1 sheet combination, big bonus (C) + cherry is added, if it overflows, it becomes the winning of watermelon, watermelon +1 sheet combination, or cherry only (big bonus (A) to (C) Winning is carried over as it is).

  If the winning of Big Bonus (A), Big Bonus (B) or Big Bonus (C) has been carried over, if you win a watermelon, watermelon + 1 role, bell, cherry, replay, the winning flag for these roles However, it is set to overlap with the winning flag of the big bonus (A), the big bonus (B) or the big bonus (C).

  In the gaming state other than the regular bonus provided in the big bonus, the number of determination values that are won by watermelon alone and the number of determination values that are won by watermelon + 1 winning combination are both 280. On the other hand, the big bonus (A) + watermelon, the big bonus (B) + watermelon, the big bonus (C) + the number of determination values for winning the watermelon are all 16, whereas the big bonus (A) The number of determination values won for each of the + watermelon + 1 sheet combination, big bonus (B) + watermelon + 1 sheet combination, big bonus (C) + watermelon + 1 sheet combination is four.

  Therefore, when winning a watermelon without winning a single winning combination, the probability of winning simultaneously with any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is (16 + 16 + 16) / (16 + 16 + 16 + 280) ≈1 / 6 .83. On the other hand, in the case of winning simultaneously with one watermelon, the probability of winning simultaneously with any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is (4 + 4 + 4) / (4 + 4 + 4 + 280) ≈1 / 24.3. In other words, the probability of winning simultaneously with any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is higher in the case of winning a watermelon without winning a single role than winning a watermelon plus one. Yes.

  In a gaming state other than the regular bonus provided in the big bonus, the number of determination values that are independently won for the cherry is 488, and the big bonus (A) + cherry, big bonus (B) + cherry, big bonus (C ) + The number of determination values to be won for cherry is 44 in all cases. That is, when winning a cherry, the probability of simultaneous winning of any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is (44 + 44 + 44) / (44 + 44 + 44 + 488) ≈4.70. That is, the probability of winning simultaneously with any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is higher in the case of winning the cherry.

  The number of determination values won for replay is 8992 in the normal gaming state, but 33428 for the internal RT and 33427 for the production RT. That is, the probability of winning the replay is approximately 1 / 7.29 in the normal gaming state, but approximately 1 / 1.95 in the internal RT and the production RT. For this reason, the probability of approximately 1 / 1.95 even in the internal RT (excluding games won) for the big bonus (A), big bonus (B), or big bonus (C). The big bonus (A), big bonus (B), or big bonus (C) cannot be won regardless of the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R.

  When the total winning probability of replay is set in this way, and excluding the case where it is controlled in conjunction with the big bonus, the payout rate of medals is considerably smaller than 1 in the normal gaming state 1 (that is, The number of medals to be paid out for the small role won in the internal lottery is smaller than the number of medals inserted for setting the bet number), but in the internal RT and the production RT The payout rate is approximately 1.

  The payout rate of medals in the big bonus (regular bonus) is much larger than the special RT and advantageous RT due to the extremely high probability of winning the bell, which is considerably larger (ie for setting the number of bets) The number of medals to be paid out for the small role won in the internal lottery is larger than the number of medals to be inserted). The relationship of the medal payout rate for each gaming state is the same regardless of the set value.

  Next, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R constituting the variable display device 2 rotate on condition that the start lever 11 is operated and a predetermined time has passed since the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the previous game. Be started. When the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated by the player, the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped.

  The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is indicated on the winning line with the winning flag set within the range of the maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds from the operation of the corresponding stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R. In addition, it is controlled so that a symbol of a combination for which a winning flag is not set is not aligned on the winning line within a range of a maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds.

  Here, when the winning flag of any one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is carried over and winning the replay and the replay winning flag is also set redundantly, the replay symbol is given priority. It is controlled to align on the winning line. Regardless of the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, the replay is won. In this case, the big bonus (A), the big bonus (B), or the big bonus (C) is not won.

  It should be noted that the big bonuses (A) to (C) that are always won in the replay are not won. If the stop control is performed so that the prize is given priority over the replay, the “JAC” in the reels 3L, 3C, 3R This is because the replay is not missed in the arrangement, and the stop control in which the replay is given priority is not meant to be the stop control that does not miss the replay. For example, unlike FIG. 4, if the left or middle reels 3L and 3C are arranged in such a manner that the symbol interval of “JAC” is larger than 5 frames, the replay will be missed even in stop control in which replay is given priority. Things can happen.

  In addition, when a winning flag of any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is carried over, a small role other than cherry is won, or any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) and a small other than cherry If the winning flag of any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) and the small role winning flag are set redundantly by winning the winning combination, the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R Depending on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so as to win the big bonuses (A) to (C) when there is a possibility of winning the winning of the big bonuses (A) to (C). If the big bonuses (A) to (C) cannot be won by the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, but the winning small role can be won, This And reel 3L so as to win the small prize, 3C, the stop control of the 3R do have.

  In addition, when none of the winning flags of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is set, and the watermelon winning flag and the one-sheet winning flag are set overlappingly (watermelon + 1-sheet winning) In the case of winning), the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is performed according to the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R with priority given to winning a watermelon with a large number of payout medals, and the stop buttons 12L, 12C, If the 12R operation procedure makes it impossible to win a watermelon, but if it is possible to win a single winning combination, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed so as to win a single winning combination. When the winning flag of any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is carried over, the big bonuses (A) to (C) cannot be won by the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R. The same applies to the case.

  However, as for the setting status of the winning flag that can win a watermelon, the watermelon winning flag is set independently, the watermelon winning flag and the single-sheet winning flag are set redundantly, and the big bonus (A) to ( C) One of the winning flags and the watermelon winning flag are set redundantly, and one of the big bonuses (A) to (C), the watermelon winning flag, and the one-sheet winning flag are set redundantly However, the winning line from which the watermelon symbol combination is derived differs depending on the setting status of the winning flag.

  When the watermelon winning flag is set independently, and when the winning flag of any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) and the watermelon winning flag are set redundantly, in principle, the watermelon symbol is displayed. It is assumed that it is aligned with any of the three winning lines in the horizontal direction. “As a general rule” means that the watermelon pattern should be aligned with one of the horizontal winning lines as much as possible, but cannot be aligned with the horizontal winning line, but if it is a diagonal winning line, the watermelon pattern This means that only when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated in accordance with the operation procedure of aligning watermelons, the watermelon symbols are aligned on the diagonal winning line.

  When the watermelon winning flag and the one-sheet winning flag are set overlappingly, the winning flag of any of the big bonuses (A) to (C), the watermelon winning flag, and the one-sheet winning flag are overlapped. As a general rule, the watermelon pattern is aligned with one of the two diagonal lines. The meaning of “as a general rule” here is that the winning flag of any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) and the watermelon winning flag are set redundantly when the watermelon winning flag is set independently. It is the same as if

  Here, assuming that the stop button 12L is operated in order from left to right, for the left reel 3L to be stopped first, when the single winning combination flag is not set, the left reel 3L The “watermelon” may be stopped at any of the upper, middle and lower levels. If the single winning combination flag is also set, both “watermelon” and “BAR” are stopped on the left reel 3L as much as possible according to the operation timing of the stop button 12L (big If the winning flags for bonuses (A) to (C) are also set, these symbols have priority), and if you stop “watermelon” in the middle, you will not be able to align with the diagonal winning line. The “watermelon” shall be stopped at the upper or lower level as much as possible.

  For example, only when the stop button 12L is operated at the timing when the 7th symbol is positioned in the lower stage of the left reel 3L, the 13th "BAR" can be pulled up to the upper stage, but the 12th "watermelon" May not be able to be pulled into the bottom. Only in this case, the “watermelon” stops at the middle stage, but otherwise, the timing at which the “watermelon” can be stopped on the left reel 3L, that is, the symbols of No. 3 to No. 6, No. 8 to No. 12 If the stop button 12L is operated at a timing when the button is positioned at the lower stage, the "watermelon" is stopped at the upper stage or the lower stage.

  When the big bonus (C) winning flag, the watermelon winning flag, and the one-piece winning flag are set for the left reel 3L to be stopped first, symbols 16 to 0 are on the left reel. If the stop button 12L is operated at a timing positioned at the lower stage of 3L, both “white 7” and “watermelon” can be stopped on the left reel 3L. Among them, at the timing when the symbols No. 17 to No. 0 are located in the lower stage, the “Watermelon” of No. 0 can be stopped in the lower stage, so “Watermelon” is placed in the lower stage of the left reel 3L and “White 7” is in the middle stage. Only when the 16th symbol is located in the lower stage, “watermelon” is stopped in the middle stage of the left reel 3L and “white 7” is stopped in the upper stage.

  In addition, regarding the reel 3C that is stopped second, when the watermelon winning flag is set independently, the "watermelon" symbol is stopped at the lower stage of the left reel 3L that is stopped first. Then, if the operation timing of the second operated stop button 12C is the timing at which the 3rd to 15th symbols are located in the lower stage of the middle reel 3C, the "watermelon" of No. 7, 10 or 15 is And stop at the bottom horizontal winning line.

  Only when the stop button 12C is operated at the timing when the second symbol is positioned on the lower stage of the inner reel 3C, the seventh “watermelon” cannot be pulled down to the lower stage of the inner reel 3C. Since it can be pulled in, the 7th “Watermelon” is stopped in the middle and is tempered to the diagonally-upward winning line. If the stop button 12C is operated at the timing when the symbols 3 to 14 are positioned on the lower stage of the inner reel 3C, the “watermelon” can be stopped at the middle stage within the pull-in range of four frames. Do not pull in, but pull down to the bottom.

  On the other hand, when the watermelon winning flag and the one-piece winning flag are overlapped, it is assumed that the stop button 12L is operated in order from left to right, and the lower stage of the left reel 3L that is stopped first. Assume that the design of “watermelon” has stopped. Here, if the operation timing of the second operated stop button 12C is the timing at which the symbols 2-14 are located in the lower stage of the middle reel 3C, the “watermelon” of No. 7, 10, or 15 is selected. Stop in the middle, and temper to the diagonally rising winning line.

  Only when the stop button 12C is operated at the timing when the 15th symbol is positioned on the lower stage of the reel 3C, there is no “watermelon” that can be stopped in the middle stage within the pull-in range of 4 frames. The “watermelon” can be stopped at the lower stage of the reel 3C in the middle, so that the “watermelon” of No. 15 is stopped at the lower stage and is tempered to the lower horizontal winning line. If the stop button 12C is operated at the timing when the symbols 3 to 14 are located on the lower stage of the inner reel 3C, the “watermelon” can be stopped at the lower stage within the pull-in range of four frames. Do not stop, stop at the middle.

  In addition, by winning a cherry with a winning flag of any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) carried over, or by simultaneously winning a cherry with any of the big bonuses (A) to (C), When the winning flag of any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) and the small role winning flag are set to overlap, the big bonus (A) is selected according to the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R. ) To (C) when the winning possibility remains, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped and controlled so as to win the big bonuses (A) to (C). If the big bonuses (A) to (C) cannot be won by the operation procedure of the buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, but the cherry can be won, the cherry should be won. Performing stop control of Lumpur 3R.

  Cherry is a small combination that can be won simultaneously with any of the big bonuses (A) to (C), and is a small combination that is awarded only when “Cherry” is derived to the right reel 3R. When the cherry is won, the operation timing of the left stop button 12L is the timing at which the "cherry" can be stopped on the left reel 3L, that is, the timing when the symbols 4 to 17 are located in the lower stage of the left reel 3L. If there is, “cherry” is stopped at the upper or lower stage of the left reel 3L.

  In addition, even when one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won (including when the other combination including the cherry is won), the left reel 3L is operated according to the operation timing of the stop button 12L. “Cherry” may be stopped at the top or bottom. If neither the cherry nor the big bonuses (A) to (C) are won, the “cherry” is not stopped on the left reel 3L. However, rather than stopping “Cherry” on the left reel 3L, the symbol of the winning one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) or the symbol of the other winning symbol is stopped on the left reel 3L. Giving priority to However, as long as the symbol of the winning combination can be derived, “cherry” is stopped on the left reel 3L as much as possible.

  For example, when the big button (C) is won and the stop button 12L is operated first at the timing when the 17th “cherry” is positioned in the lower stage of the left reel 3L, the pull-in range is 4 frames. Since the 1st “White 7” can be pulled in, the 17th “Cherry” will not be stopped at the bottom. In addition, when the big bonus (B) is won and the stop button 12L is operated first at the timing when the 7th symbol is positioned in the lower stage of the left reel 3L, one frame or two frames are drawn. In the left reel, “blue 7” and “cherry” are stopped at the middle and upper stages, or the lower and middle stages, respectively.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, when the winning combination that causes a dropout depending on the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is won, the winning symbol is drawn with the symbol derived to the previously stopped reel. Even if there is no possibility of winning the winning combination, when the remaining reels are stopped, the winning symbol is controlled as much as possible.

  For example, when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated sequentially from left to right when the watermelon is selected alone, the operation timing of the first operated stop button 12L is the same as that of the left reel 3L. At the timing when the 13th or 14th symbol is located in the lower row, the “watermelon” is not stopped on the left reel 3L. The possibility of winning a watermelon at this point is completely lost.

  Even if there is no possibility of winning the watermelon, “watermelon” is pulled in as much as possible within the pull-in range of 4 frames. For example, the operation timing of the stop button 12C operated second is 0 in the lower stage of the reel 3C. If it is the timing when the symbol is located, the seventh “watermelon” is stopped at the upper stage of the reel 3C. If the operation timing of the stop button 12R to be operated last is the timing at which the symbols No. 6 to No. 10 or No. 14 to No. 19 are positioned on the upper stage of the right reel 3R, the upper stage of the right reel 3R is also “ Stop "Watermelon".

  Further, when none of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won, priority is given to the stop control as described above, but the display result corresponding to the priority stop control is derived to the variable display device 2. If not, a losing eye that appears only when none of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won may be derived. The replay is completely unmissable, and the bell is selected as one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) because at least the middle and right reels 3C and 3R can be drawn into the winning line. Even if it is not, the losing eye will not be derived when the replay or the bell is won.

  Note that the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described above is based on the stop operation position of the reels that have not yet stopped according to the gaming state and the setting state of the winning flag (and the symbols derived for the reels that have already stopped). A stop control table that defines the relationship between the stop position and the stop position is created in advance for unreacted reels, and when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated, the stop control table created in advance is referred to and The rotation of the reel to be stopped is to be stopped. In the stop control table, the stop position is uniquely determined with respect to the stop operation position.

  In the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is performed as described above. As a special role accompanying the shift to the big bonus, the big bonuses (A) to (C) Three types are available. As described above, the symbol combinations of the big bonuses (A) to (C) are “red 7-red 7-red 7”, “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7”, “white 7-white 7— Blue 7 ”.

  Here, considering the big bonus (A) and the big bonus (B), the symbols of “red 7” and “blue 7” have an arrangement interval of 7 frames or more for any of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. For example, in the case of the left reel 3L as an example, even if this is stopped first, “Red 7” can be stopped at any of the upper, middle, and lower stages within the pull-in range of 4 frames, and “White 7”. There is no operation timing of the stop button 12 </ b> L that can be stopped at any of the upper, middle and lower stages. Therefore, the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning the big bonus (A) and the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning the big bonus (B) are exclusive. Become.

  Considering the big bonus (A) and the big bonus (C), the left and middle reels 3 </ b> L and 3 </ b> C have locations where the arrangement interval of “red 7” and “white 7” is smaller than 7 frames. However, for the right reel 3R, the symbols “red 7” and “blue 7” have an interval of 7 frames or more, so the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning the big bonus (A) are displayed. The operating procedure and the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning the big bonus (C) are also exclusive.

  Considering the big bonus (B) and the big bonus (C), the symbols for the right reel are the same, but the left and middle reels 3L and 3C are represented by the symbols "blue 7" and "white 7". Has an interval of 7 frames or more. Accordingly, the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning the big bonus (B) and the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning the big bonus (C) are exclusive. .

  That is, the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning the big bonus (A), the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning the big bonus (B), and the big bonus (C The operation procedures of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R for winning a prize) are mutually exclusive. Therefore, even if the stop button 12L, 12C, 12R is operated by the operation procedure capable of winning the big bonus (A) and the player loses or wins a small role, the big bonus (A) is not won. It is only known that it is not known whether the big bonus (B) or (C) is won.

  Even if the stop button 12L, 12C, 12R is operated by the operation procedure that can win the big bonus (B) in the next game and the player loses or wins the small role, the big bonus (B) is won. It is not clear whether the big bonus (C) is won or not. In the next game, you can win the Big Bonus (C) by operating the Stop Buttons 12L, 12C, 12R in the procedure that allows you to win the Big Bonus (C). You can see that they are not.

  In this way, since the operating procedures of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R for winning each of the three types of big bonuses (A) to (C) are exclusive, the big bonuses (A) to (C (You may have won the big bonus (A) in this game or the previous game, or you may have won the big bonus (B) in this game) However, since it is very low in probability, it takes 3 games before it is ignored).

  On the other hand, when the replay is won, regardless of whether the big bonus (A) to (C) is won or not, the replay is always performed regardless of the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R. Will be awarded. Therefore, in the game that won the replay, even if the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated according to an operation procedure that can win any of the big bonuses (A) to (C), the big bonuses (A) to ( It is not known whether C) is won.

  Next, a command transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 will be described. The commands transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 include at least a BET command, a winning status notification command, a winning information command, and a game state command. The commands transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 include other commands, but since they are not directly related to the present invention, a detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The BET command indicates the number of bets set up to now, and is transmitted whenever the number of bets set by the player's operation or the replay game is increased by one. The winning status notification command indicates the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 112, and is transmitted when the start lever 11 is operated and an internal lottery is performed. The winning information command indicates a type of a winning generated according to the display result of the variable display device 2, and is transmitted when the display result is derived to the variable display device 2 and a winning determination is made. The gaming state command indicates a gaming state and a set value applied in the next game, and is transmitted at the end of one game.

  Next, an effect process executed by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. The effects executed by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 include a continuous effect that is continuously executed over a period of five games. The continuous effect is an effect in which an image display on the liquid crystal display 4 and an audio output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U are executed in conjunction with each other. In addition, in the continuous production period of 5 games, the stage develops for each game.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of effect data for executing a continuous effect. The effect data having such a configuration is prepared for each effect pattern to be described later and stored in the RAM 123 in advance. As shown in FIG. 6 (a), the production data for one pattern is the following from the game (first game) that is the trigger for starting a continuous production such as winning of big bonuses (A) to (C) described later. Production data for the first stage production performed until the start of the game (second game), production data for the second stage production performed from the start of the second game to the start of the next game (third game), and Production data for the third stage production from the start of the third game to the start of the next game (fourth game) and from the start of the fourth game to the start of the next game (fourth game) The fourth stage effect data and the fifth game are started until the bet number is set in the next game (however, only the display of the final still image continues until the start of the next game) Of stage 5 production Composed of the out data.

As shown in FIG. 6 (b), the first stage to the fifth stage of the production data are character moving images stored as time series data (in a form in which the character sings in a portion where a speech is generated). Image data, and voice data of character lines stored as time-series data (the shaded area in the figure is the part where the lines are emitted, and the other part is silent), and the time-series data And BGM (Back Ground Music) audio data stored as. BGM audio data is data with cyclic contents.

  When the start of the game is recognized by receiving the winning status notification command during the period in which the continuous performance is to be executed (if the first stage of the performance is determined to be executed according to the winning status indicated by the winning status notification command) When the CPU 121 sends a predetermined instruction to the VDP 127, the image data of the effect data shown in FIG. 6B for the stage to be executed is read in time series, and the moving image is read according to the read image data. Is generated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 4.

  The image data at the final time point in the time series is also the image data of the still image, and when all the image data for the time prepared as the time series data is read, the still image at the final time point is read from there. It will be displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 until the game starts. The final stage result is shown at the end of the fifth game because the fifth stage of the stage is finished, but still picture display is continued until the start of the next game). Note that the still image generated from the image data at the final point in the first to fourth stage effects has a content indicating that the effect continues, but the final point in the fifth stage stage The still image generated based on the image data has a content indicating whether one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won.

  In addition, when the start of the game is recognized by receiving the winning status notification command during the period in which the continuous performance is to be executed (for the first stage of the performance, it is determined that the continuous performance is executed according to the winning status indicated by the winning status notification command) Then, when the CPU 121 sends a predetermined instruction to the SDP 128, separate audio reproduction is performed on the speech audio data and the BGM audio data in the production data shown in FIG. Assign a track.

  The voice data of the character lines is read in time series, reproduced using the voice reproduction track assigned thereto, and output from the speakers 7L, 7U, 7R. When all the speech audio data stored in time series is read and reproduced, the audio playback track assigned to the speech audio playback data is released. It should be noted that predetermined control information is inserted at the start and end of the section where the character speech is emitted in the voice reproduction data of the character speech.

  On the other hand, BGM audio data is also read in time series, reproduced using the audio reproduction track assigned thereto, and output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U. When the BGM audio data stored in time series is read and reproduced to the end, the BGM is reproduced cyclically by returning to the beginning of the BGM audio data at the corresponding stage. Note that the BGM for each stage becomes voluminous and louder as the continuous performance progresses to a later stage.

  In the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, when the continuous effect is not controlled by the big bonus, one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won. In addition to when you win a watermelon (including the case where you have won a single piece), when you win a cherry (however, if you have already won a big bonus (A) ~ (C)) Except).

  As the production pattern of the continuous production, the announcement pattern indicating the winning of the big bonus (A) to (C) and the big bonus (A) to (C) are lost in the final production. There is a notice pattern to show. Also, four types of scenario patterns A, B, C, and D are prepared as production scenarios. For the notification pattern and the notice pattern, there are prepared patterns of the same scenario that differ only in the result shown in the final stage production. The continuous performance is developed with a series of story characteristics determined for each scenario.

The difference in the mode of production depending on the scenario is the difference in the costumes of the characters appearing in the images displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 in the continuous production (however, the costumes of the characters appearing in the scenarios A, B, and C are the same) and the character There is a difference in the lines that are generated by the characters (however, in any of the scenarios A to D, the timing at which the character emits the lines is the same, but the contents of the lines are different).
For example, a character appearing in scenario D is dressed more luxuriously than a character appearing in scenarios A to C, and the contents of the lines in each of scenarios A to D are big bonuses (A) to (C). Depending on whether one of them is won or not, it is a content that raises the expectation of winning the bonus.

  The effect pattern of the continuous effect is selected when the continuous effect starts, that is, when the above-described start opportunity is established. An announcement pattern when a continuous production is started in any of the big bonuses (A) to (C), and a notice pattern when a continuous production is started at an opportunity other than the big bonus (A) to (C). Is selected. When one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won after the start of the continuous performance, the notice pattern is changed to the notice pattern (watermelon (+1 sheet role), when the cherry is won, the scenario is also changed. is there).

  As for scenario selection, when any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won, the scenario patterns of A, B, and C are selected at a rate of 4%, 20%, and 76%, respectively. On the other hand, when none of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won, the scenario patterns of A, B, and C are selected at the ratios of 76%, 20%, and 4%, respectively. The scenario D pattern is not selected from the beginning.

  Furthermore, the continuous performance is continuously executed over a period of 5 games unless the big bonuses (A) to (C) are won, but in each game when the continuous performance is executed. In some cases, a watermelon (including a single winning combination and a simultaneous winning combination) or a cherry that is a simultaneous winning combination with the big bonuses (A) to (C) may be won. In this case, since there are many cases where a watermelon, a single combination or a cherry is won as it is, a continuous production of a scenario previously selected in anticipation of a watermelon, single combination or a cherry win in the game in advance. Instead of the production pattern, the selection pattern is changed to the production pattern of a new scenario.

  More specifically, when the scenario A pattern is selected, the scenario B pattern is changed. When the scenario B pattern is selected, the scenario C pattern is changed. Is selected, the scenario D pattern is changed. If the scenario D pattern has already been selected, there is no change in the scenario selection even if a watermelon (+1 player) or cherry is won.

  The reason why the period of continuous performance is set to 5 games is as follows. If the big bonus (A) to (C) is won and the continuous production is started, the gaming state is controlled to the inside RT. Even when winning a watermelon (+1 winning combination) or cherry and starting a continuous performance, in many cases, winning the watermelon, 1 winning combination or cherry and the gaming state is controlled to the effect RT. In other words, except for the case where the continuous production is started by winning the replay B, in many cases, the state after the continuous production is started is an internal RT or production in which the replay is won with a probability of 1 / 1.95. RT.

  In a game in which a continuous production is started, it is not an internal lottery in the state of internal RT or production RT, so when considering the remaining four games until the end, 4 × (1 / 1.95) ≈2.04 Win a replay with the expected value of the game. Therefore, in any game that won the replay, it is not known anyway that the big bonus (A) to (C) is won, so the big bonus (A) to The expected value of the number of games that indicates that one of (C) has not been won is approximately 2.96 games.

  It is understood that 5 games, which are the number of continuous games in the continuous production, are not won in any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) according to the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R without winning the replay. The number of games required up to 3 is the maximum integer game number smaller than 5.04 obtained by adding 2.04 which is an expected value of the number of games to be awarded for replay during continuous production. Five games, which are the number of continuous games in the continuous production, are determined as the number of games that do not make it clear that none of the big bonuses (A) to (C) has been won by the end of the continuous production. It is a thing.

  In addition, in order to determine whether or not it is the start timing of the continuous production, the RAM 122 of the production control board 102 is provided with an area for storing the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command, and the CPU 121 provides a big bonus based on this. Judging whether it is controlled. Further, the RAM 122 is provided with an area for storing the winning situation indicated by the winning situation notification command for the two latest games, and the CPU 121 not only determines the winning situation in each game based on this, but also each game. It can be determined whether or not the big bonuses (A) to (C) are newly won.

  When the player operates the effect cancel button 17 while the above-described continuous effect is being executed, the continuous effect can be terminated halfway. The display of the moving image of the character in the continuous effect is terminated at that time when the effect cancel button 17 is operated (the display of the still image is not continued, and the image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 at all). Not in the state). Also, the BGM playback starts to fade out from the operation of the effect cancel button 17 and ends after a certain period of time from the operation of the effect cancel button 17 (the audio playback track is released here).

  If the silent portion of the voice data of the character's speech is being played when the effect cancel button 17 is operated, the playback of the character's speech is stopped at this point (the voice playback track is released here). ) On the other hand, if the portion where the speech is generated at the time of the operation of the effect cancel button 17 is reproduced, the playback from the operation of the effect cancel button 17 to the end of the line (indicated by the control information) is performed while fading out. Is stopped at this point (where the audio playback track is released).

  The processing at the time of operation of the effect cancel button 17 as described above is the same regardless of which stage of the effect has been executed, but the operation of the effect cancel button 17 terminates the continuous effect halfway. Once played, the remaining stages will not resume when the next game starts. For example, when the effect cancel button 17 is operated during the execution of the second stage effect, the effects after the third stage in the continuous effect are not executed.

  In addition, each stage of the continuous performance continues from the start of the game to the start of the next game (however, the fifth stage of the rendering is continued until the setting of the number of bets for the next game is recognized by receiving the BET command). However, if the player's game progress operation is fast, the start to start the next game before the end of all the effects from the start of each stage at the start of one game An operation of the lever 11 (in the fifth stage effect, an operation for setting the number of bets for the next game) may be performed.

  When the start lever 11 is operated to start the next game before the first to fourth stage effects have not yet ended, the stage effect (the previous stage effect) that has been executed so far is It is terminated at the time, and the stage effect (post stage effect) according to the new game is started. Here, with respect to the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 4, when the start lever 11 is operated, the display of the moving image in the previous stage effect is stopped, and the display of the moving image in the subsequent stage effect is started. It is supposed to be

  Regarding the BGM playback, the playback of the BGM in the previous stage effect is faded out from the time when the start lever 11 is operated (the audio playback track is released after the fade-out is finished), and later when the start lever 11 is operated. BGM playback in stage effects is assigned to an audio playback track that is not currently assigned to any audio data, and BGM playback in later stage starts while fading in from the time when the start lever 11 is operated. Is done.

  As for the character lines, if the silent part was played in the previous stage production when the start lever 11 was operated, the audio playback track was released at that time, and the character line in the later stage production was released. An audio playback track that is not currently assigned to any audio data for playback (although it can be used as an audio playback track assigned for speech playback in the previous stage production) is assigned, and the start lever 11 is operated. Playback of the character lines in the subsequent stage is started at a predetermined level from the beginning without fading in from the time.

  On the other hand, if the speech portion of the speech is being reproduced in the previous stage at the time when the start lever 11 is operated, reproduction of the speech of the previous stage character is continued to the end portion of the speech while fading out. The release of the audio playback track is performed after playback to the end of the line. A voice playback track different from the voice playback track assigned for the speech playback in the previous stage performance is assigned to the character speech in the rear stage performance, and the start lever 11 is operated. The reproduction of the character lines in the subsequent stage is started at a predetermined level from the beginning without fading in.

  If the betting number for the next game has been set before the fifth stage effect has not yet ended, regardless of the image currently displayed on the liquid crystal display 4, FIG. 6B. The still image corresponding to the final part of the image data of the moving image of the character shown in FIG. The display of the still image is continued until the start lever 11 is next operated.

  As for BGM, playback is faded out when the number of bets for the next game is set, and playback is stopped after a certain period of time has elapsed. For the character's speech, if the spoken portion of the speech was played in the 5th stage when the number of bets was set for the next game, the 5th stage character's speech would be faded out. Playback continues until the end of the line. The release of the audio playback track is performed after playback to the end of the line.

  When receiving a winning status notification command indicating that the big bonus (A) to (C) or watermelon or cherry is won during execution of the continuous effect, the CPU 121 may change the pattern of the continuous effect. However, in this case, only the same processing as described above is performed after changing the pattern, and there is no special difference other than changing the pattern.

  In addition, when any one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won and the continuous production is being executed, it indicates that one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won. When the winning information command is received, the CPU 121 ends the continuous effect. Here, the method for ending the continuous effect is the same as that when the effect cancel button 17 is operated, or not only the display of the character moving image but also the reproduction of the character speech and BGM sound. May be stopped when winning the big bonuses (A) to (C).

  Hereinafter, the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment (particularly the progress of the game related to the execution of the continuous effect) will be described in detail based on a specific example. FIG. 7 is a view showing an example of the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment. Also in this example, it is assumed that the first state is a normal gaming state in which the gaming state is not controlled by the big bonus and none of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won.

  In this state, if the cherry is won in the internal lottery, a continuous effect that continues for a period of 5 games is started. Further, when winning a cherry on the basis of this winning, the gaming state is controlled to the effect RT only for the subsequent four games. When controlled for performance RT, the winning probability of replay rises to 1 / 1.95, and winning for replay with an expected value of more than 2 games among the 4 games while controlled for performance RT It becomes.

  For example, in the remaining 4 games excluding the first game that won the cherry among the 5 games in which the continuous performance is performed, only the 2 games of the expected value calculated based on the winning probability of the replay (here, after the cherry winning) The next game and the next game) will be selected for replay. Although the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R were operated aiming at the big bonus (A) in the second game after the start of the continuous production, the player will win a replay.

  In the second game from the start of the continuous production, it is not known whether or not the big bonus (A) has been won (it is obvious that the big bonuses (B) and (C) that have not been aimed at are won). It is assumed that the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated aiming at the big bonus (A) even in the third game. Here, if the display result of the variable display device 2 is lost, it can be seen that the big bonus (A) is not won, but it is still unknown whether the big bonuses (B) and (C) that are not aimed are won. Absent.

  In the fourth game from the start of the continuous production, since it was found that the big bonus (A) was not won in the third game, the stop buttons 12L, 12C and 12R were operated with the aim of the big bonus (B). To do. Once again, if you win the replay, you will not know whether you are winning the big bonus (B) you are aiming for, as well as the big bonus (C) you are not aiming for.

  It is assumed that the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated again aiming at the big bonus (B) in the fifth game from the start of the continuous effect. Here, when the display result of the variable display device 2 is lost, it can be seen that the big bonus (B) is not won, but it is not known whether the big bonus (C) not aimed is won. Then, the continuous production ends without knowing whether or not the big bonus (C) is won. In addition, with the end of the continuous effect, the effect RT is ended and the normal game state is controlled, and the replay winning probability is again 1 / 7.29.

  Then, after digesting how many games, it is assumed that the big bonus (C) is won. As a result of winning the big bonus (C), a continuous production is started, and the normal gaming state is controlled to the internal middle RT, and the winning probability of replay is increased to 1 / 1.95 from the next game. Even if the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated aiming at the big bonus (A) in the game in which the continuous production is started, the winning big bonus (C) cannot be won, so the variable display device 2 The display result of is lost. This reveals that the big bonus (A) has not been won, but it is not yet known whether the big bonus (B) or (C) has been won.

  In addition, only the two games with the expected value calculated based on the winning probability of the replay in the remaining four games in which the internal lottery is performed after the game state is controlled to the inside RT (here, the next game after the cherry winning) And the next next game) will be selected for replay. Although the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R were operated aiming at the big bonus (B) that has not yet been found in the second game since the start of the continuous production, the player will win a replay.

  In the second game from the start of the continuous production, it is not known whether or not the big bonus (B) has been won (it is not known whether or not the big bonus (C) that has not been aimed yet) has been won, It is assumed that the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated aiming at the big bonus (B) even in the third game. Here, if the display result of the variable display device 2 is lost, it is understood that the big bonus (B) is not won, but it is not yet known whether the big bonus (C) not aimed is won.

  It is assumed that the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated again aiming at the big bonus (C) in the fifth game from the start of the continuous effect. Here, since the big bonus (C) is won, the display result of the big bonus (C) is derived to the variable display device 2, but at the same time, the continuous effect ends.

  Hereinafter, execution of the continuous effect in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described in detail based on a specific example. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a continuous effect progression mode in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment. In this example, the transition of the stage of the continuous effect according to the operation of the start lever 11 of the player and the case of the cancellation of the continuous effect according to the operation of the effect cancel button 17 will be described. Shall not be changed.

  First, when the game (first game) is started by the player operating the start lever 11 and the start timing of the continuous production is established, the continuous production pattern is selected and the selected The first stage of production with a pattern is started. More specifically, the moving image of the character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 in accordance with the image data of the moving image of the character in the first stage effect included in the effect data of the selected pattern. Also, for example, the audio reproduction track No. is added to the BGM audio data. 1 is assigned to the voice data of the character dialogue. 3 is assigned to reproduce BGM and character lines and output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U.

  When the production for the time prepared as time-series data for the first stage production is completed without the start lever 11 being operated for the next game, the image of the final stage of the first stage production is displayed from there. A still image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 according to the data, and the audio playback track No. assigned to the audio playback data of the character speech is displayed. 3 is released. On the other hand, the audio playback track No. No. 1 is continuously allocated to the BGM production data in the first stage production, and the BGM reproduction in the first stage production is continued cyclically.

  Next, when the player operates the start lever 11 to start the next game (second game), the liquid crystal display 4 ends the display of the still image in the first stage effect. The moving image of the character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 in accordance with the image data of the moving image of the character. The voice data of the character lines in the stage 2 production includes, for example, an empty voice playback track No. 3 is assigned. From this point, the reproduction of the character lines in the second stage effect is started and output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U.

  On the other hand, regarding the BGM in the first stage production, the audio reproduction track No. While 1 is assigned, the reproduction is continued for a certain period while fading out, and the reproduction is stopped after the certain period. The BGM playback in the first stage effect is continued for a certain period after the start lever 11 is operated in the second game. 1 is released. The BGM in the stage 2 production is an audio reproduction track No. An audio playback track that is empty other than 1, for example, an audio playback track No. 2 is assigned and reproduced while fading in from the operation of the start lever 11 in the second game, and is output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U.

  Next, when the next game (third game) is started by the player operating the start lever 11 before the presentation for the time prepared as the time-series data for the second stage production, the liquid crystal display In the device 4, the display of the moving image of the character in the second stage effect is terminated, and at the same time, the moving image of the character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 according to the image data of the moving image of the character in the third step effect.

  In addition, regarding the BGM in the first stage production, the audio reproduction track No. With 2 being assigned, reproduction is continued for a certain period while fading out, and the reproduction is stopped after a certain period. The BGM playback in the second stage effect is continued for a certain period after the start lever 11 is operated in the third game. 2 is opened. The BGM in the third stage production is an audio reproduction track No. An audio playback track that is empty other than 2, for example, an audio playback track No. 1 is assigned and reproduced while fading in from the operation of the start lever 11 in the second game, and is output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U.

  Also, assuming that the portion where the character line is generated at the time of operation of the start lever 11 is being reproduced, the character line in the second stage effect includes the sound reproduction track No. With 3 assigned, playback continues until the end of the line while fading out. The character dialogue in the third stage of production includes the voice reproduction track No. An audio playback track that is empty other than 3, for example, an audio playback track No. 4 is assigned and reproduced at a predetermined level from the beginning without being faded in and output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U.

  When the production for the time prepared as time-series data for the third stage production is finished without the start lever 11 being operated for the next game, the image at the final point of the third stage production is displayed. A still image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 according to the data, and the audio playback track No. assigned to the audio playback data of the character speech is displayed. 4 is opened. On the other hand, the audio playback track No. No. 1 is continuously assigned to the BGM production data in the third stage production, and the BGM reproduction in the third stage production is continued cyclically.

  Next, when the player operates the start lever 11 to start the next game (fourth game), the liquid crystal display 4 ends the display of the still image in the third stage effect. The moving image of the character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 in accordance with the image data of the moving image of the character. In the voice data of the character lines in the fourth stage effect, for example, an empty voice reproduction track No. 3 is assigned. From here, the reproduction of the character lines in the fourth stage of production starts and is output from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U.

  In addition, regarding the BGM in the third stage production, the audio reproduction track No. While 1 is assigned, the reproduction is continued for a certain period while fading out, and the reproduction is stopped after the certain period. The BGM playback in the third stage effect is continued for a certain period after the start lever 11 is operated in the fourth game. 1 is released. The BGM in the fourth stage effect is an audio playback track No. An audio playback track that is empty other than 1, for example, an audio playback track No. 2 is assigned and reproduced while fading in from the operation of the start lever 11 in the fourth game, and is output from the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U.

  Next, when the player operates the effect cancel button 17 before the effect of the time prepared as the time series data for the effect of the fourth stage is finished, the liquid crystal display 4 displays the video of the character in the effect of the fourth stage. The image display is terminated, and no image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 from here. Display the moving image of the character.

Further, assuming that the portion where the character lines are generated at the time of operation of the effect cancel button 17 is being reproduced, the character lines in the effect in the fourth stage are displayed in the audio data of the audio playback track No. With 3 assigned, playback continues until the end of the line while fading out. Further, regarding the BGM in the first stage production, the audio reproduction track No. With 2 being assigned, reproduction is continued for a certain period while fading out, and the reproduction is stopped after a certain period.
BGM playback in the second stage effect is continued for a certain period after the start lever 11 is operated in the third game.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, the medal payout rate exceeds 1, and a big bonus as a role for shifting the gaming state to the big bonus that is in a gaming state advantageous to the advantaged party is obtained. There are three types of bonuses (A) to (C). When one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won, the big bonus is determined according to the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, respectively. (A) to (C) can be awarded.
However, the operation procedures of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R for winning each of the big bonuses (A) to (C) are mutually exclusive.

  For example, even if the big bonus (A) to (C) is not won by operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R in the operation procedure for winning the big bonus (A), the big bonus (B) or ( C) may have won. Even if the case where the big bonuses (A) to (C) are won in the middle is excluded, the big bonus is based on the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C and 12R and the display result derived to the variable display device 2. In order to prove that none of (A) to (C) has been won, three games are required.

  Furthermore, if the winning of any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is carried over and replaying is won, no matter how the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R are operated, the replay is always won. To do. Therefore, when winning a replay, the player does not know whether one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won.

  When the start condition of continuous production including the case where the big bonuses (A) to (C) are won is satisfied, the continuous production is executed on the liquid crystal display 4 over the period of 5 games. A game that wins a replay may occur during a period in which the continuous performance is being executed. If you win the replay during the execution of the continuous production, you will not know whether you have won any of the big bonuses (A) to (C), so the big bonus (A) to ( The expected value of the number of games that can be understood that any one of C) is not won is the number obtained by subtracting the expected value of the number of games to be won for replay from the number of games of continuous production.

  The winning of big bonuses (A) to (C), which is one of the starting conditions for continuous production (including simultaneous winning with other roles), is also an opportunity for the inside RT to control the gaming state. Other continuous production start conditions include watermelon wins (including simultaneous wins with a single player) and cherry wins. Based on this, if you win a watermelon, cherry or single player, you will play a game for RT The state is controlled. That is, when a continuous effect is executed, in many cases, it is controlled to the internal medium RT or the effect RT, and the winning probability of replay is higher than in the normal gaming state.

In the game where the continuous production has started, the replay winning probability is not yet high, but the replay winning probability in the remaining four games after that is approximately 1 / 1.95, so the remaining until the continuous production ends here The expected value of the number of games won for replay in these four games is 2.04 games. If 3 of the number of games required to determine that none of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won is added to this, it is 5.04 games.
The continuous performance is continuously executed over 5 games smaller than this.

  The 5 games, which are the number of continuous games of the continuous production, are a predetermined fixed number of games, and the winning of the big bonuses (A) to (C) with low winning probability and the simultaneous winning combination (watermelon, cherry) There is no need to load new production data along the way, except when the scenario is changed by winning. As a result, the execution control of the continuous performance is not complicated. In addition, since the number of continuous games of the continuous production is determined to be 5 games in advance, it is possible to execute a continuous production with a story characteristic that progresses in stages during the 5 games, and the entire production is consolidated. This can improve the interest of the production.

  However, even if the number of continuous games for continuous production is determined to be 5 games larger than 3 which is the number of types of big bonuses (A) to (C), if the expected value of the number of games to win a replay during this period is considered In the calculation ratio, it is not revealed that all of the big bonuses (A) to (C) have not been won by the end of the continuous production. For this reason, it is not necessary to bother the player with a continuous performance that is executed after it is determined that none of the big bonuses (A) to (C) has been won. On the other hand, the number of continuous games in the continuous production is 5 which is the maximum among the integers smaller than 5.04, so that the player's expectation can be maintained for as long as possible.

  Further, as described above, while the continuous production is being executed, the gaming state is often controlled to the internal RT or the production RT, and here, compared to when the normal gaming state is controlled. This increases the probability of winning the replay. That is, the expected value of the number of games that wins replay during a period in which a continuous effect is being performed and cannot be found not to win any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) increases. Since the number of continuous games of the continuous production can be increased by this amount, the player's expectation can be continued for a long period of time by the continuous production that lasts for a longer period of time.

  Furthermore, the number of continuous games in the continuous production is made longer than the number of types of the big bonuses (A) to (C) by the expected value of the number of games won in the replay while the continuous production is executed. The volume of production can be increased. Since it is not necessary to increase the number of types of big bonuses unnecessarily in order to increase the volume of the continuous performance, there is a problem of restrictions on the arrangement of symbols on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the complexity of stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R There will be no problem of conversion.

  Since the continuous production lasts for a period of 5 games, there may be a case where one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is newly won in the game while the continuous production is being performed. Furthermore, in a game during which a continuous effect is being performed, there may be a case where a watermelon, a watermelon + 1 combination, or a cherry and a big bonus (A) to (C) are simultaneously won. In other words, even if a continuous performance has already been performed, when winning a watermelon, cherry, or one piece combination, the sense of expectation that one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won is increased. It will be a thing.

  The continuous production is executed by selecting any one of the scenario patterns from among a plurality of types of scenario patterns at the start, but after winning the watermelon, cherry or one piece combination after the continuous production started. Sometimes it is changed to a different scenario pattern. As a result, it is possible to produce an effect in line with an increase in the player's expectation, and to further enhance the interest of the game.

  In addition, in the slot machine 1, when not controlled by the big bonus, there may be a case where the watermelon, the watermelon + 1 combination, or the cherry is won not simultaneously with the big bonus (A) to (C), There is a case where a winner is won at the same time as any of the big bonuses (A) to (C). In other words, when the player is not controlled by the big bonus and wins a watermelon, cherry or one winning combination, it can be expected that one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won.

  However, the ratio of winning simultaneously to any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) for the entire cherry win is the big bonus (A ) To (C) higher than the ratio of winning simultaneously. For this reason, the player is not discouraged by winning a cherry that is a 2 × 1 winning combination instead of a watermelon that is a 15 winning combination when not controlled by the big bonus. Even if the probability of simultaneous winning of cherry and big bonus (A) to (C) is changed in order to adjust the simultaneous winning probability of big bonus (A) to (C) especially in the development stage, the medal Does not significantly affect the payout rate.

  In addition, when a watermelon is elected alone, when winning one piece at the same time (one piece combination cannot be won alone), when winning at the same time as any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) In some cases, one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) and a single combination are won simultaneously. In any of these cases, a watermelon may be won according to the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R. If the stop button 12L, 12C, and 12R is operated according to an operation procedure that can win the watermelon, 1 You can't win a prize.

  Here, when you win a watermelon when you win a watermelon when you win a watermelon without winning a single role, or when you win a watermelon and one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) at the same time, In principle, the symbols are derived on the horizontal winning line. On the other hand, when you win a watermelon when you win a watermelon together with a single role and when you win a watermelon and one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) at the same time, Is derived in principle in a winning line in the diagonal direction.

  If you win a watermelon without winning a single role, the percentage of winning simultaneously with one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is the total if you win a watermelon with a single role On the other hand, it is higher than the ratio of winning simultaneously in any of the big bonuses (A) to (C). For this reason, even when winning a watermelon in the same manner, if the winning line from which the watermelon symbol is derived becomes a horizontal winning line, one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) This means that there is a high possibility of winning simultaneously, and the player's expectation for winning one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  On the other hand, even if the winning line from which the watermelon symbol is derived when winning a watermelon becomes a diagonal winning line, it is possible to win one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) There is sex. For this reason, even when the watermelon symbol is derived on the diagonal winning line, the player who expects to win any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) will not be disappointed.

  Further, as described above, the cherry that can be won simultaneously with any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is the most toward the slot machine 1 among the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R constituting the variable display device 2. It is a winning combination just by stopping the “Cherry” symbol on the reel 3R on the right. In accordance with the example of a conventional slot machine, the player operates the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R in order from left to right, and stops the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in order from left to right. It is common.

As described above, when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated in the order from the left to the right, the winning of the cherry is revealed when the rightmost reel 3R is stopped at the last.
Of course, when the cherry is won, the symbol “cherry” may be stopped on the left reel 3L, which is stopped earlier than this, in accordance with the operation timing of the stop button 12L. If “Cherry” stops on the right reel 3R after the “Cherry” is stopped on the left reel 3L, it will be one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) except for the carryover and simultaneous winning. There is no win.

  Of course, even if the cherry is not won, when one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won, the big bonuses (A) to (C) are selected according to the operation timing of the stop button 12L. If the symbol of the winning item cannot be stopped, the symbol “cherry” may be stopped on the left reel 3L. For this reason, generally, when the “cherry” symbol is stopped on the left reel 3L, which is stopped first, the player can greatly expect the big bonus (A) to (C) to be won. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is within the range of the maximum delay time of 190 milliseconds from the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R (that is, four frames). The big bonus (A), big bonus (B), big bonus (C) watermelon, one-piece combination, and cherry are set even if the winning flag is set. Depending on the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, there are cases where a prize cannot be won.

  Regarding the winning combination by the combination of symbols derived to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R other than cherry, the watermelon is taken as an example, and the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R are described as being operated first. If the “watermelon” is not stopped on the left reel 3L due to the operation timing of the left stop button 12L, there is no possibility of winning at this point even though the rotation of the reels 3C and 3R has not stopped yet. End up.

  Of course, when the stop buttons 12C and 12R are operated on the remaining reels 3C and 3R, even if the possibility of winning has already disappeared, the "watermelon" symbol is drawn as much as possible. . For example, depending on the operation timing of the stop buttons 12C and 12R, a display mode in which “watermelon” symbols are arranged on the winning line is derived for the middle and right reels 3C and 3R. For this reason, the player can easily determine that the watermelon has been missed based on the “watermelon” symbol derived on the reels 3C and 3R after the possibility of winning the watermelon is lost.

  In addition, the continuous production that is started when the above-mentioned winning of the big bonus (A) to (C) or the winning of watermelon or cherry is taken as an opportunity is 5 from the start unless winning from any of the big bonuses (A) to (C). Although it continues throughout the game, even before the end of the continuous effect period, if the player operates the effect cancel button 17, it can be ended halfway. For this reason, for example, when a player feels that an effect is unnecessary due to the losing eye being derived as a display result of the variable display device 2, for example, it is not necessary to be bothered by the effect that it feels unnecessary.

  By the way, in this case, the display of the moving image of the character (in some cases, a still image) in the continuous effect is stopped at that time regardless of the mode of the image displayed when the effect cancel button 17 is operated. It is supposed to be. On the other hand, even if the effect cancel button 17 is operated, the reproduction of BGM is continued while fading out. Further, if the portion of the character line that was generated at the time of operation of the effect cancel button 17 has been reproduced, the reproduction of the character line is continued while fading out until the end of the line. For this reason, the BGM and the lines being played are not interrupted in the middle and the player does not feel uncomfortable.

  In addition, although the content of the character's dialogue varies depending on the scenario of the continuous performance, is the selection ratio of the scenario of A, B, C, D winning either of the big bonuses (A) to (C)? It depends on whether or not. For this reason, for example, even if the player accidentally operates the effect cancel button 17, only the speech that has been played at that time can be heard to the end. Depending on the content, the player can have a sense of expectation for winning the big bonuses (A) to (C).

  SDP128 has No. 1-No. 4 voice reproduction tracks are prepared, and the voice reproduction track is assigned to the voice data of the character speech and the BGM voice data for each stage of the production. As for the BGM, when the stage of the production is shifted, the BGM of the previous stage is faded out and reproduced, and the BGM of the subsequent stage is assigned with another audio reproduction track and reproduced. For this reason, the transition of BGM can be heard smoothly, and the player does not feel uncomfortable.

In the case where the start lever 11 is operated before the end of each stage of the continuous performance and the process proceeds to the next stage, and the character lines in the previous stage of the performance are being reproduced when the start lever 11 is operated, Playback continues to the end of the line while fading out. On the other hand, the speech of the character in the subsequent stage is assigned a different sound reproduction and sub-rack, and is reproduced at a predetermined level from the beginning instead of fading in.
For this reason, the player should not feel as much of a sense of discomfort as the character dialogue in the previous stage production is interrupted in the middle, and the character dialogue in the later stage production should not be disturbed as much as possible. It will be over.

  Then, at the time of the transition of the stage of such production, the SDP 128 is provided with four audio reproduction tracks to continue the reproduction of the sound in the previous stage of production while reproducing the sound of the later stage of production. Also, by assigning audio playback tracks for each type of audio data, it can be performed without any inconvenience.

  Further, the RAM 112 of the game control board 101 is initialized by changing the set value, but the value of the counter for counting the number of steps of the stepping motors that respectively constitute the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR is not initialized. . For this reason, even after the set value is changed, the number of steps of the stepping motor (the number of steps counted by the counter of the RAM 112) constituting each of the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR grasped by the CPU 111 is different from the actual number of steps. It is possible to prevent the player from perceiving that the set values have been changed because the excitation phases of the pulse signals are different and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R cannot start to rotate smoothly. .

In addition, the full tank sensor 90 checks whether or not the overflow tank is full once per game. If full tank is detected, the full tank error is controlled. However, this check is not performed when a replay prize has been won in the previous game (that is, when the replay game flag is set in the RAM 112).
If the player has won a replay in the previous game, the number of bets is set without the player inserting a medal, so the control unit 110 of the game control board 101 can be omitted by omitting a check for a full tank error that is unlikely to occur. The load applied to can be reduced.

  Further, the external output board 105 outputs a medal IN signal collectively when the start lever 11 is operated. When the medal IN signal is output every time a medal set as the bet number is inserted, if the bet number already set is canceled by operating the settlement button 16, the output medal IN signal needs to be canceled. End up. The medal IN signal is output when the bet number is set from the credit by operating the single BET button 14 or the MAX BET button 15 and when the actual bet is set from the medal slot 13 To do this, a separate program is required. By outputting the medal IN signal collectively when the start lever 11 is operated as in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, such inconvenience can be prevented.

  On the other hand, the external output board 105 outputs a medal OUT signal every time one medal is paid out from the hopper 80. If the medals OUT signal is output as many as the number of medals to be paid out when the medals are paid out based on the small role winning, the hopper 80 may actually receive an out of medal error. An error occurs between the paid-out medals. In addition, if the medal OUT signals are output in batches for the number of medals paid out at the end of the medal payout, the medal OUT signal output may be continued after the next game is started. Sex occurs. By outputting a medal OUT signal every time one medal is paid out from the hopper 80 as in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, such inconvenience can be prevented.

  In addition, various commands are transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 according to the progress of the game, but more than the command transmission buffer provided in the RAM 112 of the game control board 101. The command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122 of the effect control board 102 has a larger capacity. For this reason, even if a large number of commands are sent from the game control board 101 at a time, it is possible to store enough unprocessed commands on the side of the effect control board 102, so that the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs processing. It is possible to prevent a command that cannot be generated from occurring and hinder the execution of the performance.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

  In the above-described embodiment, there are three types of big bonuses, big bonuses (A) to (C), and the operation procedures of the stop button 12L for winning each of them are mutually exclusive. For this reason, the big bonus (A) is determined based on the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R and the derived display result, except for the game that has won the replay derived in preference to the big bonuses (A) to (C). It took 3 games before it was determined that none of the above (C) was won. The number of games until it turns out that none of the big bonuses (A) to (C) has been won, and the internal RT or the effect RT controlled in many cases where the continuous effect is executed According to the replay winning probability, the number of continuous games in the continuous production was 5 games.

  In contrast, for example, in addition to the big bonuses (A) to (C), it is assumed that there is a big bonus (D) made up of a symbol combination of “blue 7-blue 7-white 7”. Considering the big bonus (B) and the big bonus (D), the symbols for the left and middle reels 3L and 3C are common to "blue 7". For the right reel 3R, “blue 7” and “white 7” have an arrangement interval of 3 frames. For example, the stop button 12R at the timing when the 5th or 6th symbol is located in the lower stage (or upper stage, middle stage). Is operated, both “White 7” and “Blue 7” can be stopped at the lower stage (or the upper stage and the middle stage).

  Therefore, the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning the big bonus (B) and the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning the big bonus (D) are not exclusive. Absent. Among the operation procedures for winning the big bonus (B), the operation procedure overlapping with the operation procedure for winning the big bonus (D) (after “Blue 7” is tempered on the left and middle reels 3L and 3C) If the right stop button 12R is operated third, the stop button 12R is operated at the timing when the 5th or 6th symbol of the right reel 3R is positioned on the winning line where the “blue 7” is tempered) When the stop button 12L, 12C, 12R is operated to lose or win a small role, it is not only determined that the big bonus (B) is not won, but also the big bonus (D) is not won. Prove.

  Of course, if the big bonus (D), which has the same operation procedure for winning as the big bonus (B), is excluded, the three types of big bonuses (A) to (C) are awarded to each other. The operation procedures of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are exclusive. Accordingly, the number of games required to determine that none of the big bonuses (A) to (D) is won by the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R and the derived display result is three games. become. Here, although there are four types of big bonuses (A) to (D), the number of games required until it is determined that none of them has been won is three games. If it is the same as the embodiment, the number of continuous games of the continuous production can be set to 5 games.

  The operating procedure for the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning the big bonus (D) is not the same as the operating procedure for winning the big bonus (C), but the big bonus (A) is won. And the operation procedure for winning the big bonus (B) (in this case, the symbol arrangement of FIG. 4 is not assumed), the big bonus (A) and the big bonus ( In B), it can be said that the operation procedure for winning is exclusive, and the operation procedure for winning in Big Bonus (C) and Big Bonus (D) is exclusive. Of course, in this case as well, there are no duplicate operation procedures for winning with the three types of big bonuses (A) to (C), so three games corresponding to the larger number of types have the big bonus (A). It is the number of games required until it is determined that none of the (D) is won.

  For example, when the winning flag for winning the big bonus (A) and the winning flag for winning the big bonus (B) are common winning flags (for example, the big bonus (A + B) winning flag), Alternatively, when the big bonus (A) and the big bonus (B) are always subject to lottery and the big bonus (A) winning flag and the big bonus (B) winning flag are set simultaneously, the big bonus ( When the stop button 12L, 12C, 12R is operated by a procedure that can be awarded to A) and the big bonus (A) is not won, the big bonus (B) cannot be won (big bonus). (A + B) winning flag and big bonus (B) winning flag are not set).

  In addition to such big bonus (A) and big bonus (B), there is a big bonus (C) in which the winning flags for winning are different and the winning flag is not set at the same time (big bonus (A ) To (C), the symbol arrangement on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is the same as that in the above embodiment), and the operation procedures of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R for winning are duplicated. The number of bonus types not to be played is two, and the number of games required until it is determined that none of the big bonuses (A) to (C) has been won is two games.

  In the above-described embodiment, the number of continuous games for continuous production is fixed at 5 games. However, if the number of bonus games that do not duplicate the operating procedure for winning the prize does not exceed the value obtained by adding the expected value of the number of games won for replay during the period of continuous production, the number of continuous games in the continuous production is plural. There may be different types.

  For example, in the example of the embodiment described above, when the start condition of continuous production such as winning of any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is satisfied, a pattern in which 5 games continue and a pattern in which 4 games continue It is also possible to select any continuous production pattern from a plurality of types of patterns, and to continuously execute the continuous production for the number of games corresponding to the selected pattern. For example, if a pattern in which four games are continued is selected first, the scenario may be changed within the pattern in which four games continue even by winning the simultaneous winning combination.

  In this way, even if there are multiple types of continuous productions of continuous production, the number of execution games is not extended in the middle of continuous production, so control of execution of continuous production is not complicated. That's it. In addition, it is only necessary to define a scenario with a story that is completed in 4 games in a pattern that lasts 4 games and a story that is completed in 5 games in a pattern that lasts 5 games. .

  If the number of continuous games is not extended after the start of the continuous production, the effect of not complicating the control of the continuous production, and the production with a series of stories with the whole production as a whole. The effect that it can be easily executed is produced, but even when the number of continuous games for continuous production is extended, the effect on the problem of the symbol arrangement restriction on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and the problem of the stop control is changed. There is no. However, even if the number of continuous games in the continuous production is extended, it is necessary to set the number of games until it becomes clear that all types of bonuses are not won.

  In the above embodiment, when the winning flag of the replay is set to overlap with the winning flags of the big bonuses (A) to (C), the replay is always won, but the single winning is missed. Even if the winning flag of the bell, which is a small role without an overlap, is set in duplicate, depending on the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, the big bonuses (A) to (C) can be won. It was. However, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R may be controlled to give priority to the winning of the bell, and the bell may be always won. In this case, it is possible to determine the number of games of continuous effects according to the expected value of the number of games won in either replay or bell during the period in which the continuous effects are being performed.

  In addition, the watermelon and cherry in the above-described embodiment are roles that cause a dropout in accordance with the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, so that the watermelon or cherry is more than the big bonus (A) to (C). Even if the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped with priority given to the winning of the prize, the big bonuses (A) to (C) may be won. On the other hand, if all the small roles other than the big bonuses (A) to (C) and the replay are combinations that do not miss according to the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, the period during which the continuous production is performed The number of games for continuous production can be determined according to the expected value of the number of games won for any small role or replay.

  Furthermore, some of the multiple types of small combinations perform stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in preference to the big bonuses (A) to (C), but some other small combinations With regard to, the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R may be performed giving priority to winning of the big bonuses (A) to (C). For example, for a small role in which the number of payout medals is larger than the maximum value of bets set per game (3 in the above embodiment example) (or more than the maximum value of bets), a big bonus (A) to (C) are given a higher priority, but for small roles where the number of payout medals is less than or equal to the maximum bet number (or less than the maximum bet number), a big bonus (A ) To (C) may be given priority to stop the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  In the above embodiment, there are three types of big bonuses (A) to (C) as special roles to be won in the internal lottery in the normal gaming state or the RT for performance. However, the gaming state is controlled in accordance with the total number of medals paid out as an end condition. However, the special combination that can be won by the internal lottery in the normal gaming state or the production RT is not limited to the one that is controlled to the same type of gaming state.

  For example, a regular bonus combination in which the same regular bonus that is repeatedly provided during a big bonus is provided for only one set is included as a special combination to be won in an internal lottery in a normal gaming state or a performance RT. Also good. Although the maximum stop delay time of any of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is shortened to 75 milliseconds, the small role is awarded according to the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R regardless of the result of the internal lottery. A challenge bonus combination controlled by a challenge bonus that can be performed may be included as a special combination to be won in an internal lottery in a normal gaming state or a production RT.

  The number of continuous games in the continuous production is not limited to the game conditions of the gaming state controlled by winning a prize, but considering that the operation procedures of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning are exclusive. Depending on the number of games required to find out that a special role of the type has not been won, and the expected number of games to win in the role that is derived in preference to the special role during the continuous performance Can be determined.

  In the above-described embodiment, one of the watermelons, one of the watermelons and one-time winning, one of the big bonuses (1) to (3) and the watermelon, and any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) There may be cases where the watermelon and one-piece combination are won at the same time, and the ratio of the probability of simultaneous selection of one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) and the watermelon against the probability of a single selection of watermelon is the combination of watermelon and one piece One of the big bonuses (A) to (C) with respect to the simultaneous winning probability and the ratio with respect to the simultaneous winning probability of the watermelon and the single piece combination are different.

  In addition, when a watermelon is selected at the time of winning a watermelon at the same time as a single selection of watermelon or one of the big bonuses (A) to (C), a combination of watermelon symbols is derived in the horizontal winning line. In principle, when winning a watermelon at the time of simultaneous winning of a single role or one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) and a watermelon and a single winning combination, the combination of watermelon symbols should be derived on the diagonal winning line. . As a result, even when winning a watermelon in the same way, when a watermelon symbol combination is derived in the horizontal winning line, than when a watermelon symbol combination is derived in the diagonal winning line, It was possible to expect that one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) was won.

  On the other hand, the ratio of the probability of simultaneous winning of one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) with respect to the probability of single winning of watermelon and the probability of simultaneous winning of watermelon and one piece combination is relative to the probability of simultaneous winning of watermelon and one piece combination. The ratio of any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) and the probability of simultaneous winning of the watermelon may be different, and either the single winning of watermelon or the big bonus (A) to (C) and the watermelon 1 When winning a watermelon at the time of simultaneous winning of a single role, in principle, a combination of watermelon symbols is derived on the horizontal winning line, and either a watermelon and one double role or a big bonus (A) to (C) is selected and the watermelon When winning a watermelon at the time of simultaneous winning, as a general rule, a combination of watermelon symbols may be derived on a diagonal winning line.

  In addition, for example, it is assumed that none of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won simultaneously, and neither watermelon nor watermelon + 1 winning combination is won. When the value is set to a high value (for example, set values 4 to 6 which are high settings), the big bonus (A) and the watermelon and one piece combination are simultaneously won with respect to the probability of the simultaneous winning of the big bonus (A) and the watermelon. Is the ratio of the probability of simultaneous winning of the big bonus (A) and watermelon and one piece combination to the probability of simultaneous winning of the big bonus (A) and watermelon when other set values are set. And can be different.

  In this case, as in the above embodiment, when one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) and the watermelon are simultaneously won, the percentage of winning the watermelon on the horizontal winning line is high, and the big bonus ( When any one of A) to (C) and a watermelon and a single winning combination are simultaneously won, the percentage of winning a watermelon on the diagonal line is high. Then, the ratio between the case where the winning line for winning a watermelon is a horizontal winning line and the case where the winning line is a diagonal winning line differs depending on whether or not the predetermined set value is set. Thereby, when winning a watermelon, it becomes possible to guess a set value according to the ratio of the winning line from which the symbol combination is derived. In addition, regardless of the winning line from which the watermelon symbol combination is derived, there is still a possibility of a predetermined set value, so that the player's expectation for the high setting is impaired. There is nothing.

  In addition, for example, simultaneous winning of the big bonus (A) and the watermelon, simultaneous winning of the big bonus (A) and the watermelon and the single player, simultaneous winning of the big bonus (C) and the watermelon, the big bonus (C) You may have a chance to win a single combination of watermelon and one piece (in this case, unless you win a big bonus (A) or (C), you won't win a watermelon, watermelon + one piece combination) And). Here, the ratio of the probability of simultaneous winning of Big Bonus (A) and watermelon to the winning combination of Big Bonus (A) and watermelon is the ratio of the probability of simultaneous winning of Big Bonus (A) and watermelon to the probability of simultaneous winning of Big Bonus (C) and watermelon. It can be different from the ratio of the probability of simultaneous winning of the big bonus (C), watermelon and one-piece combination.

  In this case, for example, when the watermelon is won at the same time when the big bonus (A) and the watermelon are simultaneously selected or when the big bonus (C) and the watermelon are simultaneously selected, the combination of watermelon symbols is derived on the horizontal winning line. As a rule, if you want to win a watermelon when you win the Big Bonus (A) and a single combination of watermelon or Big Bonus (C) and a single combination of watermelon, combine the watermelon symbols on the diagonal line. In principle, it may be derived.

  In this case, when winning a watermelon, depending on whether the big bonus (A) is won at the same time or the big bonus (C) is less advantageous than the controlled big bonus. Thus, the winning lines from which the watermelon symbol combinations are easily derived are different. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that either the big bonus (A) or the big bonus (C) is won according to the winning line that has won the watermelon, and further improve the interest of the game. be able to. In addition, when the winning line from which the watermelon symbol combination is derived becomes a horizontal winning line or a diagonal winning line, a big bonus (1) with a transition to a higher bonus is obtained. The player's expectation for winning the bonus (A) is not impaired.

  It should be noted that the ratio of the probability of simultaneous winning of the big bonus (C) and the watermelon and one piece combination to the probability of simultaneous winning of the big bonus (A) and the watermelon is the difference between the big bonus (A) and the watermelon and one piece winning. The ratio of the big bonus (C) and watermelon winning probability to the probability of simultaneous winning may be different, the big bonus (A) and watermelon simultaneous winning or the big bonus (C) and watermelon one When winning a watermelon at the same time as a winning combination, as a rule, a combination of watermelon symbols is derived on the horizontal winning line, and a big bonus (A) and a single combination of watermelon and a single winning combination or a big bonus (C) and a watermelon When winning a watermelon at the same time as the winning combination, as a general rule, a combination of watermelon symbols may be derived in a diagonal line.

  In the above embodiment, the big bonus (A is controlled except that it is controlled to the normal gaming state after the end of the big bonus and is controlled to the effect RT for only 5 games by winning a watermelon, cherry or one-piece combination. ) To (C) were not won, the game state was not controlled different from the normal game state. In addition, both the internal RT controlled by winning the big bonuses (A) to (C) and the effect RT controlled only for 5 games have a medal payout rate of about 1, which is advantageous for the player. There were virtually only a big bonus (1) and a big bonus (2).

  On the other hand, after the big bonus (1) and / or the big bonus (2) are finished, the replay winning probability is higher than the internal RT or the production RT (for example, 1 / 1.2 to 1/1). About 4), the gaming state is controlled to an advantageous RT in which the payout rate of medals exceeds 1, and this advantageous RT is a predetermined small role that is lost due to the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R or the above-mentioned replay. Can be different rare replays (such a role is called RT punk role).

  Further, after the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is finished, the normal gaming state is controlled. In this normal gaming state, a predetermined small role that is missed by the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R. Or when you win a rare replay (such a role is called an advantageous RT role) different from the above-mentioned replay, the number of subsequent games (between 100 and 500 games), more than the internal RT and the production RT Further, the gaming state may be controlled to an advantageous RT having a high replay winning probability (for example, about 1 / 1.2 to 1 / 1.4) and a medal payout rate exceeding 1.

  Furthermore, in this normal gaming state, a prize was awarded for a predetermined small role that was missed by the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R or a rare replay different from the above-mentioned replay (this type of role is called a disadvantaged RT role). Occasionally, a predetermined number of games (between 100 and 500 games), the replay winning probability is almost the same as the normal game state, and even if winning the advantageous RT role until the prescribed number of games is consumed, it is advantageous to play RT The gaming state may be controlled to a disadvantageous RT where the state is not controlled.

  Here, if the player can dare to miss the RT punk role, he can continue the advantageous RT, or if the player wins the advantageous RT role, If the player can stop the game so that he can win a prize, he / she can control the advantage RT, or if the player can dare to miss this when he / she has won the disadvantage RT role, avoid control to the disadvantage RT Thus, it becomes possible to wait for the control to the advantageous RT by winning the advantageous RT combination in the normal gaming state. Therefore, when an RT punk role, an advantageous RT role and / or an unfavorable RT role is selected, information that can be specified to that effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 or sound output from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U, etc. It may be notified to the player.

  The right to be notified of information that can be specified that the RT punk role, the advantageous RT role and / or the disadvantaged RT role is won (navigation right) is when the player clears a predetermined mission in the last big bonus. Can be granted. As a mission imposed during the big bonus, for example, the display result of the loss may be derived without winning any small role. However, the mission imposed on the player during the big bonus is not limited to this, and there may be a plurality of types. When there are multiple types of missions, the player may be able to select a mission imposed by his / her own operation at the start of the big bonus.

  In this way, when the right to navigation is granted, the player operates the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R so as not to win the RT punk role according to the information notified when the RT punk role is won. The advantageous RT can be prevented from terminating. Further, according to the information notified when the advantageous RT combination is won, it is controlled to the advantageous RT by operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, or notified when the disadvantaged RT combination is won. By operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R so as not to win the disadvantage RT combination according to the information that has been made, it is possible to prevent the disadvantage RT from being controlled.

  In this way, the medal payout rate exceeds 1, and the player can intervene in the game by his / her own operation with regard to continuation and control of advantageous RT that makes the gaming state advantageous to the player, or avoiding disadvantaged RT, Can improve the interest of Furthermore, by allowing the player to select the type of mission imposed, the player's sense of intervention in the game can be further enhanced, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  A navigation right is granted every time a mission is cleared. For example, when a navigation right for five games is granted by completing one mission, the player clears one mission. If you complete the 20th game after the end of the big bonus, or if you complete 3 missions until you finish the 60th game after the end of the big bonus, you will receive an RT punk role, an advantageous RT role and / or a disadvantaged RT role. When winning is made, information that can specify that fact can be notified. Alternatively, if one mission is granted one right of navigation, if the player completes three missions, after the big bonus, the RT punk role, the advantageous RT role and / or Or, until the disadvantageous RT combination is won five times, information capable of specifying that the RT punk combination, the advantageous RT combination and / or the disadvantageous RT combination is won can be notified.

  In the above embodiment, when any of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won, the gaming state is controlled to the inside RT. On the other hand, when one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is won, the game is controlled to the internal medium RT, or instead of the internal medium RT, the specified number of games thereafter (for example, 30 games) Until the game is digested, the gaming state may be controlled to AT (Assist Time).

  In the AT gaming state, when a winning combination is won according to the operating procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, the player is notified of the type of winning combination. This notification can be performed by causing the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 to display a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 4 based on a winning status notification command sent from the game control board 101 at the start of the game.

  The winning combination for which the winning is notified by the AT controlled after the bonus winning may be composed of a plurality of types in which the operating procedures of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R for winning are exclusive ( For example, “red 7”, “white 7” and “BAR” are arranged one by one at intervals of 7 frames for the middle and right reels 3C and 3R, and “bell-red 7-red 7” is assigned to the subject role A, "Bell-Red 7-White 7" is the subject role B, "Bell-Red 7-BAR" is the subject role C, "Bell-White 7-Red 7" is the subject role D, "Bell-White 7-White 7" Is the target role E, “Bell-White 7-BAR” is the target role F, “Bell-BAR-Red 7” is the target role G, “Bell-BAR-White 7” is the target role H, “Bell-BAR-BAR”. ”As a target role I).

  Here, when one of the types of target roles is won, the medal payout rate exceeds 1 if it is calculated that the winning items are always won. However, the proportion according to the type of the target role ( For example, if there are the above-mentioned target combinations A to I and the winning probabilities are the same, calculating that the winning combination can be won only in 1/9), the payout rate of medals is less than 1. Winning probability can be set.

  In this way, a game until winning one of the big bonuses (A) to (C), and a game until digesting the prescribed number of games after winning one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) The difference in the degree of advantage for the player between the two is more than the difference in the winning probability of each combination in each gaming state, so that the game can be sharpened. Moreover, since the AT after winning one of the big bonuses (A) to (C) is a game state that is truly advantageous to the player on the premise of the player's technical intervention, It can be further improved.

  In the above embodiment, both the RAM 112 of the game control board 101 and the RAM 122 of the effect control board 102 are backed up by the battery, and the stored data is stored even when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off. It was to be retained. However, only the RAM 112 of the game control board 101 needs to be backed up by the battery, and the RAM 122 of the effect control board 102 does not back up the battery and stores the data stored when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off. May disappear.

  In the above embodiment, the door opening sensor 95 detects that the front door is in an open state, and a door opening signal of the security signal is output from the external output board 105 based on the detection signal. It was a thing. However, the door opening sensor 95 may detect that the key for opening the front door is released. In this case, even if the front door is not actually opened, If the key is released, that is, if the door opening sensor 95 detects that the front door is openable, the door opening signal of the security signal is output from the external output board 105. Can do.

  Further, the detection signal of the door opening sensor 95 is input to the game control board 101, and when the door opening sensor 95 detects that the front door is in the open state, the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 A predetermined command indicating that may be transmitted to the effect control board 102. The CPU 121 of the presentation control board 102 that has received the predetermined command indicates that the front door is in an open state, for example, displays a predetermined message on the liquid crystal display 4 or reproduces a door opening sound to reproduce the speaker 7L, It is good also as what is output from 7R and 7U. The volume level for outputting the door opening sound is preferably the maximum level.

  Inside the slot machine 1, there are disposed boards equipped with control circuits for performing various controls, a setting switch 91 for changing set values, and the like. Must be opened. However, these operations are operations that a player cannot originally perform, and the fact that the front door of the slot machine 1 is opened by a person who is not a store clerk of the game store means that the player has been cheating. It is very likely that By notifying the opening of the front door by displaying a message on the liquid crystal display 4 or by outputting a door opening sound, the store clerk of the amusement store can easily detect that an illegal act is being performed. Become.

  In the above embodiment, the RAM 112 of the game control board 101 is initialized by changing the set value. However, the counter for counting the number of steps of the stepping motors constituting the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR, respectively. Only the value was not initialized. This prevents the player from perceiving that the setting values are changed because the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R cannot start rotating smoothly after the setting values are changed.

  In contrast, when the slot machine 1 is activated regardless of whether or not the setting value has been changed, that is, whether or not the slot machine 1 has been activated with the setting key switch 92 turned ON, the stepping motor step is performed. The counter value for counting the numbers may be initialized so that each excitation phase of the stepping motor is always excited in the initial pattern. In this case, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R behave the same immediately after activation regardless of whether or not the setting value is changed, so that the player is informed that the setting value has been changed. Can be prevented.

  In the above embodiment, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs the effect process in accordance with the command sent from the game control board 101. Of course, the commands sent from the game control board 101 are placed in a first-in first-out command reception buffer, and it is assumed that no processing is lost in the commands sequentially placed in the command reception buffer. In addition, a signal corresponding to the player's operation was not directly output to the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102.

  On the other hand, a touch panel capable of detecting the position touched by the player is provided as an effect operating means on the front surface of the liquid crystal display 4 controlled by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102, and touched on this touch panel. A signal corresponding to the selected position may be output to the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102. And CPU121 shall perform an effect process according to the signal corresponding to the touch position detected by the touch panel in addition to the command received from the game control board 101. FIG.

  In addition, a command simulator (test game control board) can be connected to the effect control board 102 in place of the normal game control board 102 before shipment from the factory, and input from the command simulator. Based on various inspection commands, it is possible to inspect each effect means connected to the effect control board 102 and effect operation means such as a touch panel.

  Here, when receiving an inspection command for inspecting the operation of the touch panel, the CPU 121 displays, for example, a message “Please touch” on the liquid crystal display 4 on the rear surface while validating the entire surface of the touch panel. Whether or not a touch operation is detected can be checked. In this case, until a touch operation on the touch panel is detected, the CPU 121 can prohibit command reception interrupt processing and prohibit reception of new commands.

  In this way, when the inspection command for inspecting the operation of the touch panel is received and the operation of the touch panel is performed accordingly, the command reception interrupt process is prohibited until the touch operation is detected, and the reception of a new command is prohibited. Therefore, even if a new command is received between the reception of the inspection command and the detection of the touch operation, the processing based on the new command is not performed. For this reason, even when an inspection command is erroneously transmitted without waiting for completion of the operation check of the touch panel, the operation check of the touch panel can be normally performed. Note that the same operation can be performed when an effect operation means other than the touch panel, for example, a button or a dial is applied as the effect operation means.

  In the above embodiment, the stop control table is selected in advance based on the setting status of the winning flag, the stop position of the symbol is determined with reference to the stop control table when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, and the stop The slot machine that stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by the table system that stops the reel at the position has been described as an example. In contrast, based on the current symbol position when the stop condition is satisfied and the setting status of the winning flag, pull-in control is performed so that the symbol of the winning symbol is aligned, or the symbol of the symbol that is not winning The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine that stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a control method in which the removal control is performed so as not to be aligned.

  In the control method, when the operation of the stop button 12L, 12C, 12R is detected, the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R are 190 milliseconds from the currently displayed symbol (the right reel 3R during the challenge bonus). Within 75 milliseconds) (within the range of 5 frames in total including the displayed symbol and the amount of pull-in (2 frames for the right reel 3R during the challenge bonus)) Then, it is determined whether or not there is a winning symbol for which the winning flag is set.

  If there is a symbol with a winning flag set (determined from the symbol of the role that is given priority for derivation in duplicate wins), select the symbol for winning the winning combination and select the winning line (already stopped) When there is a reel, the winning display mode can be derived along with the symbols on the stopped reel. Otherwise, a symbol for not winning any combination is selected and derived. That is, even when the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by this control method, it can be derived by stopping the symbols within the range of the maximum stop delay time after the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is detected. The display mode corresponding to the setting status of the winning flag is derived as the display result of the variable display device 2.

  In the above embodiment, the variable display device 2 includes the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in which a plurality of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order on the outer peripheral portion, and the symbols are driven by rotational driving of these reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Was variably displayed. However, a device that virtually displays a symbol on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device may be used instead of the variable display device 2 described above.

  In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting the number of bets and giving game value associated with winning is described as an example. However, the slot machine embodying the present invention may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) to which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When a game ball is used as a game medium, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls.

  In a so-called parrot, game balls used as game media are stored in a storage tray in the same physical form, and when the player operates the BET button, the game balls stored in the storage tray (upper plate) are stored. The number of game balls corresponding to the BET operation is taken into the parrot via a predetermined take-in route. The number of bets for playing one game is set by the game balls taken inside.

  In addition, when the player operates the checkout button in the parrot, if the bet number has already been set (except when the bet number is automatically set after the replay win), it depends on the set bet number. A number of game balls are discharged to the lower pan provided at the bottom of the slot machine. If the bet number is not set (including the case where the bet number is settled first), the game balls stored in the storage tray are discharged to the lower tray through a predetermined route. The lower plate is provided with a hole through which a game ball stored by a player operating a predetermined lever is passed through the lower plate, and the game ball box (so-called dollar box) is placed under the lower plate. If operated, the game ball owned by the player can be easily transferred to the game ball box.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a control circuit of the slot machine of FIG. 1. (A) is a timing chart showing the output status of the medal IN signal, and (b) is a timing chart showing the output status of the medal OUT signal. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. (A) is a figure which shows the symbol combination of the winning combination, (b) is a figure which shows the example of the winning combination table according to gaming state. It is a figure which shows the structure of the production data of a continuous production. FIG. 50 shows an example of a game progressing mode in the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 52 shows an example of a continuous effect progression in the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention;

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 2 Variable display device 4 Liquid crystal display 7L, 7R, 7R Speaker 11 Start lever 12L, 12C, 12R Stop button 13 Medal slot 14 Single BET button 15 MAXBET button 101 Game control board 111 CPU
112 RAM
113 ROM
102 Production control board 121 CPU
122 RAM
123 ROM

In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention includes:
A variable display unit (variable display device 2) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
In a slot machine (slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived after variably displaying the variable display section, and a winning can be generated according to the display result,
Prior determination means (CPU 111) for determining a display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived;
Derivation operation means (stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R) operated by the player for deriving the display result;
Derivation control means for deriving a display result in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means (CPU 111: selecting a stop control table according to the winning flag);
Production execution means (CPU 121) for performing a predetermined production;
Stepping motors (reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR) for exciting and displaying in a predetermined order a plurality of excitation phases arranged so as to surround a rotor incorporating a permanent magnet and displaying the variable display section in a variable manner ,
Game control means (game control board 101) for controlling a game including a variation control for variably displaying the variable display unit by exciting the plurality of excitation phases of the stepping motor in the predetermined order. ,
With
The game control means includes
It has a storage area for storing data for controlling games including excitation phase data, which is data related to the excitation phase, so that it can be read and written, and even if power supply to the slot machine is stopped, Data storage means (RAM 112) capable of holding stored data;
Setting value setting for selecting and setting any setting value from a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player based on the operation of the setting operation means (setting switch 91, setting key switch 92) Means,
A setting time initialization means for initializing data stored in the data storage means when a new setting value is set by the setting value setting means based on an operation of the setting operation means;
Including
The data initialized by the setting initialization means does not include the excitation phase data,
The game control means performs the variation control based on the excitation phase data stored in the data storage means when the data storage means is initialized by the setting time initialization means,
Regardless of the set value, the payout rate of the game value (medal) in the advantageous state (big bonus, regular bonus) advantageous to the player is in other states (normally, internal RT, production RT, special (RT, advantageous RT) higher than the game value payout rate
It is characterized by that.
In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the present invention includes:
A variable display unit (variable display device 2) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
In a slot machine (slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived after variably displaying the variable display section, and a winning can be generated according to the display result,
Prior determination means (CPU 111) for determining a display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived;
Derivation operation means (stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R) operated by the player for deriving the display result;
Derivation control means for deriving a display result in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means (CPU 111: selecting a stop control table according to the winning flag);
Production execution means (CPU 121) for performing a predetermined production;
Stepping motors (reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR) for exciting and displaying in a predetermined order a plurality of excitation phases arranged so as to surround a rotor incorporating a permanent magnet and displaying the variable display section in a variable manner ,
Game control means (game control board 101) for controlling a game including a variation control for variably displaying the variable display unit by exciting the plurality of excitation phases of the stepping motor in the predetermined order. ,
With
The game control means includes
It has a storage area for storing data for controlling games including excitation phase data, which is data related to the excitation phase, so that it can be read and written, and even if power supply to the slot machine is stopped, Data storage means (RAM 112) capable of holding stored data;
Setting value setting for selecting and setting any setting value from a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player based on the operation of the setting operation means (setting switch 91, setting key switch 92) Means,
A setting time initialization means for initializing data stored in the data storage means when a new setting value is set by the setting value setting means based on an operation of the setting operation means;
Including
The data initialized by the setting initialization means does not include the excitation phase data,
The game control means performs the variation control based on the excitation phase data stored in the data storage means when the data storage means is initialized by the setting time initialization means,
The production execution means
Display effect execution means (CPU 121, video processor 127) for executing effect display;
Production sound output means (CPU 121, sound processor 128) for outputting the production sound,
The display effect executing means ends the effect display when an effect end operation is performed during the execution of the effect display (FIG. 8: Stops and starts displaying an image when the effect cancel button 17 is operated. (When the lever 11 is operated, the display of the first to fourth stage effect images is stopped and the next stage image is displayed. When the BET operation is performed, the fifth stage effect final image is displayed.) ,
The effect sound output means continuously outputs the effect sound that was output when the effect end operation was performed when the effect end operation was performed during the output of the effect sound (FIG. 8: Effect) Even if the cancel button 17 is operated, the line being played continues to play to the end while fading out)
It is characterized by that.
In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the present invention includes:
A variable display device that allows a game to be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value (medal), and displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other in a variable manner. In the slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is completed by the display result being derived to the (variable display device 2) and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device.
Before the display result of the variable display device is derived for each game, a special accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state (big bonus (1), big bonus (2)) more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state Decide whether or not to allow derivation of multiple types of winning display results including display results (big bonuses (A) to (C)) and general display results (pockets, replays) different from the special display results Pre-determining means (CPU 111),
Stop operation means (stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R) operated by the player to stop the variation display of the identification information;
Derivation control means for causing the variable display device to derive a display result according to the determination result of the pre-decision means and the operation procedure of the stop operation means (CPU 111: selecting a stop control table according to the winning flag);
When it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, and the special display result is not derived based on the determination, the special decision to allow the derivation of the special display result is carried over from the next game onward. Determination carryover means (CPU 111, RAM 112: winning flags of big bonuses (A) to (C) are carried over until winning);
When a predetermined continuous production start condition is satisfied, including at least that it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted by the pre-determining means, continuous for a predetermined number of games longer than one game. Continuous production execution means for executing the production (CPU 121, liquid crystal display 4: Big production bonus (A) to (C) is won, or watermelon, cherry or replay B is won).
Special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to the special gaming state until a predetermined special ending condition (payout of 465 or more than 120 medals) is established when the special display result is derived ( When the big bonus (A) or (B) is won, the big bonus (1) is controlled, and when the big bonus (C) is won, the big bonus (2) is controlled).
The pre-determining means determines whether or not derivation is allowed exclusively for at least the plurality of types of special display results;
When the derivation control means is determined to permit the derivation of the special display result and to permit the derivation of the priority display result (replay) of the general display results, the stop operation means Even if an operation procedure that can derive a special display result of a type determined to permit derivation is operated, the priority display result is derived (replay has priority over big bonuses (A) to (C)). , Regardless of the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R)
The operation procedure of the stop operation means for deriving at least one of the plurality of types of special display results is an operation procedure that does not overlap with the operation procedure for deriving at least one other special display result. (Big bonuses (A) to (C) have different operating procedures for the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R for winning each other)
The plurality of types of special display results include a plurality of types of non-overlapping special display results (big bonuses (A) to (C)) in which operation procedures of the stop operation means for deriving each other do not overlap,
The predetermined number of games (5 games) in which the continuous effect continues does not change according to the display result derived to the variable display device after the continuous effect starts, and the number of types of the non-overlapping special display results Is smaller than the number (5.04) obtained by adding the number of types of the non-overlapping special display results to the expected value of the number of games from which the priority display result is derived in the predetermined number of games,
The continuous production execution means includes
Production display (display of a moving image of a character) by a predetermined display means (liquid crystal display 4) and output of production sound (output of a character line) by predetermined audio output means (speakers 7L, 7R, 7U) Are executed in parallel to execute the continuous production,
Display effect executing means (CPU 121, video processor 127) for executing effect display by the display means, and sound effect executing means (CPU 121, sound processor 128) for outputting effect sound by the sound output means. ,
The display effect executing means ends the effect display simultaneously with the effect end operation when a predetermined effect end operation is performed during the execution of the effect display related to the execution of the continuous effect (FIG. 8: Effect) When the cancel button 17 is operated, the display of the image is stopped. When the start lever 11 is operated, the display of the first to fourth stage effects is stopped and the next stage image is displayed. BET operation The final image of the fifth stage effect is displayed)
The sound effect executing means is output when the predetermined effect end operation is performed during the output of the effect sound related to the continuous effect, and when the effect end operation is performed. The output is continued until the output of the sound is finished, and the output to be output next to the sound is not executed (FIG. 8: Even if the effect cancel button 17 is operated, the line being played is played back to the end while fading out. (When the start lever 11 is operated (BET operation (fifth stage)), the line being played continues to play to the end while fading out, and the lines in the remaining part of the stage are not played.)
It is characterized by that.

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A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine capable of deriving a display result after variably displaying the variable display unit and generating a prize according to the display result,
Pre-determining means for determining display results that are allowed to be derived before the display results are derived;
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
Derivation control means for deriving a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation of the derivation operation means;
Production execution means for performing a predetermined production;
A stepping motor that fluctuates and displays the variable display unit by exciting in a predetermined order with respect to a plurality of excitation phases arranged so as to surround a rotor incorporating a permanent magnet;
Game control means for controlling a game including a variation control for variably displaying the variable display unit by exciting the plurality of excitation phases of the stepping motor in the predetermined order;
With
The game control means includes
It has a storage area for storing data for controlling games including excitation phase data, which is data related to the excitation phase, so that it can be read and written, and even if power supply to the slot machine is stopped, Data storage means capable of holding stored data;
A setting value setting means for selecting and setting one of setting values from a plurality of types of setting values having different advantages for the player based on the operation of the setting operation means;
A setting time initialization means for initializing data stored in the data storage means when a new setting value is set by the setting value setting means based on an operation of the setting operation means;
Including
The data initialized by the setting initialization means does not include the excitation phase data,
The game control means performs the variation control based on the excitation phase data stored in the data storage means when the data storage means is initialized by the setting time initialization means,
The production execution means
Display effect executing means for executing effect display;
Production sound output means for outputting the production sound,
The display effect execution means ends the effect display when an effect end operation is performed during the execution of the effect display,
The effect sound output means continuously outputs the effect sound output when the effect end operation is performed when the effect end operation is performed during the output of the effect sound. Slot machine.

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