JP2016168385A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of preventing progress of a game from being impaired even if outputting an external output signal showing a specific game state for specific time.SOLUTION: Control for advancing a game is performed even while an RT2 signal is being outputted outside, thus outputting a token IN signal and a token OUT signal outside during output of the RT2 signal, continuing output of the RT2 signal after the next game is newly started after start of output of the RT2 signal and until specific timing excluded from a period for outputting the token IN signal and the token OUT signal outside is reached, and stopping output of the RT2 signal at the specific timing. Also, in winning of a pressing order seven including a 7 replay reporting existence of a non-reported navigation stock by stop during ART, a navigation performance for 7 replay winning is executed when a notification mode A has been set. Contrarily, when a notification mode B has been set, a navigation performance for replay winning differing from the 7 replay is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 24

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable. After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a winning according to the display result.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and first, a bet number is determined by a player's BET operation. The reels start to rotate when the start operation is performed with the set number of bets set, and the rotation is stopped by operating a stop button provided corresponding to each reel. When all reels stop rotating, a winning combination is generated when a predetermined winning symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is arranged on the winning line. To do. That is, the game is advanced by the player's operation.

  These winning combinations include special roles with a transition to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, small roles with the addition of gaming values such as medals, and replays that can be played without using gaming values. There is a re-playing role accompanied by a game. In general, these winning combinations can be won on the condition that an internal lottery performed simultaneously with the start operation is won.

  In addition, in this type of slot machine, in addition to the special game state associated with the winning of the special role, it becomes advantageous to the player by having a high probability of winning the re-gamer in the general game state of the special game state. Some have been proposed for controlling to an advantageous gaming state such as a replay time.

  Further, in the slot machine controlled to the advantageous gaming state in this way, a signal indicating that the advantageous gaming state is controlled with the start of the advantageous gaming state (specific general game) is used as an external output signal as a hall computer. It has been proposed that the number of times that the external machine is controlled to the advantageous gaming state in the slot machine can be managed by outputting to an external device such as an information display or the like (see, for example, Patent Document 1) ).

JP 2010-172388 A

  In the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, when outputting an external output signal indicating that the game state is controlled to the advantageous game state with the start of the advantageous game state, a predetermined time ( In order to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that other external output signals received by the external device during this period are specified as external output signals that are not in the advantageous gaming state, The progress of the game is stopped until the output of the external output signal indicating that it is controlled is stopped. Therefore, there is a problem that the progress of the game is hindered over a predetermined time for outputting the external output signal.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and can determine whether an external device is an external output signal in a specific gaming state without hindering the progress of the game. The purpose is to provide.

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Game progress control means for performing control to advance the game when a progress operation is performed in a state in which the game can proceed;
Game state control means for controlling to any one of a plurality of game states in accordance with the result of the game;
External output control means for performing control to externally output signals related to the game;
A pre-determining means that allows derivation of any of a plurality of types of display results including a display result including a game value.
The external output control means includes
A specific gaming state signal output means for outputting a specific gaming state signal corresponding to the specific gaming state on the condition of control of the specific gaming state among the plurality of gaming states;
A grant signal output means for outputting a grant signal when the grant display result is derived;
The grant signal output means outputs the grant signal by outputting a number of pulse signals corresponding to the magnitude of the game value given by deriving the grant display result,
The specific game state signal output means terminates the output of the specific game state signal when the grant display result is not derived in a predetermined game started after the output of the specific game state signal is started. When the given display result is derived, the output of the specific gaming state signal is continued until the output of the number of pulse signals corresponding to the magnitude of the gaming value to be given is finished, and then finished.

In addition, you may provide the following structures.
(1) A variable display device capable of starting a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game value and variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified A slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is completed when a display result is derived to (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device. Because
Progress operation (operation of start switch 7, operation of stop switches 8L to 8R) in a state in which the game can proceed (a state where a predetermined number of bets are set, or one of reels 2L to 2R is rotating) Game progress control means (main control unit 41, FIG. 9) for performing control to advance the game when
A game state control means (a process for shifting the game state by the main control unit 41) for controlling to any one of a plurality of game states;
External output control means (main control unit 41, FIG. 10) for performing control to externally output signals related to the game (external output signals);
Pre-determining means (internal lottery process) for determining whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings before the display result is derived to the variable display device;
A privilege granting means (AT lottery) for granting a privilege (Navistock);
Derivation operation accepting means (stop switches 8L to 8R) for accepting an operation for deriving a display result from the variable display device as the advance operation;
Means for controlling the variable display device to derive a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation received by the derivation operation reception means, wherein the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific result (If any of the pressing orders 7 to 6 is won), on condition that the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in the specific procedure (the operation procedure for winning Lip 6 or Lip 8). , A privilege grant display result (“white 7-white 7-white 7” on the winning line LN or the invalid line LM) for notifying that the privilege is granted is derived, and the derivation operation is performed in a procedure other than the specific procedure. Derivation control for deriving a display result other than the privilege grant display result (a combination of symbols to be awarded in any of Lips 1 to 3) on condition that the operation is accepted by the accepting means. A stage (reel rotation processing, FIG. 22),
Notification mode setting means for setting one of a plurality of types of notification modes including a first notification mode (notification mode A) and a second notification mode (notification mode B) (processing for executing a notification mode selection effect) When,
In the case where the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific result, when the first notification mode is set, the specification information for specifying the specific procedure is notified, and the second notification mode is A notification means (FIG. 24, Ss7, Ss6) for notifying predetermined information for specifying a predetermined procedure different from the specific procedure when set;
The external output control means includes
Specific game state signal output means (Sk101 in FIG. 10) for outputting a specific game state signal (7-lip display signal) corresponding to the specific game state on condition of control of the specific game state (RT3) among the plurality of game states. ~ Sk113),
Game-related signal output means (Sk114 to Sk119 in FIG. 10) for outputting a game-related signal (medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, etc.) indicating the progress of the game in accordance with the control for progressing the game,
The specific game state signal output means is included in a game-related signal output period in which the game-related signal can be output after the next game is newly started after the output of the specific game state signal is started. The specific game state signal is output until reaching a specific timing (at the end of game control of the next game (when all reels are stopped or when the medal OUT signal is output), or when the medal IN signal of the next game is output). (Sk107 to Sk113 in FIG. 10, see FIGS. 11 to 15).

  According to such a configuration, since the output of the specific gaming state signal is continued until a specific timing that is not included in the game-related signal output period after the next game is newly started, The time required for the device to receive the specific gaming state signal can be ensured without hindering the progress of the game, and the specific gaming state signal is not transmitted (output terminated) during the output of the game related signal. Therefore, it is possible to easily specify whether or not the game-related signal received on the external device side is in a specific gaming state.

  Moreover, even if it is a case where it becomes a specific result, since the information for identification is alert | reported when the 1st alerting | reporting mode is set, a privilege grant display result is derived | led-out by operating in a specific procedure, and privilege provision is carried out However, since the predetermined information is notified when the second notification mode is set, it is impossible to intentionally operate in a specific procedure, and the privilege grant display result is derived and the privilege is given. It can be difficult to be notified of the grant. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game when the specific result is obtained.

  Note that the plurality of game states correspond to, for example, game states having different probabilities of occurrence of specific winnings, game states having different target winnings, and the like.

  Further, the specific gaming state may be a gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared to other gaming states, or may be a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player as compared to other gaming states. .

  In addition, “outputting a specific game state signal corresponding to the specific game state on the condition that the specific game state is controlled among the plurality of game states” means that the specific game is not controlled before being actually controlled to the specific game state. A state signal may be output, or a specific game state signal may be output after being controlled to a specific game state.

  In addition, the game-related signal may be a signal that is output as the game progresses, and may be a signal that directly indicates the progress of the game, such as a signal that indicates the start or end of the game. When a signal indicating information other than (such as a signal indicating a gaming value used for setting the number of bets) is necessarily output as the game progresses, such a signal may be used as a game-related signal. .

  The game-related signal output period during which the game-related signal can be output is a predetermined period from when the progress operation is performed until the output of the game-related signal is completed (for example, after the start switch 7 is operated, During the period until the output of the medal IN signal for several minutes is completed, when all the reels stop and no medal payout occurs after the final stop operation is performed among the operations of the stop switches 8L to 8R, all the reels This is a period up to the time of stoppage, which is a period until the output of the medal OUT signal is completed when all the reels stop and the medal payout occurs, and is determined in advance depending on the progress operation or the type of the game related signal. It may be a predetermined period, or may be a fixed period regardless of the progress operation or the type of game-related signal.

  The privilege granting unit may grant a privilege when the determination result of the prior determination unit becomes a specific result (when the sixth AT lottery condition in FIG. 23 is established), and the determination result of the prior determination unit is Even if it does not become a specific result, a privilege may be given (when AT lottery conditions other than the sixth in FIG. 23 are established), or both may be provided.

  In addition, the privilege grant display result may be a display result for notifying that the privilege has already been granted by the privilege granting means (has been given to any one of the push order sevens 1 to 6 before being won this time). Notification of the number of navigation stocks), or a display result for notifying that a privilege has been granted when the determination result of the pre-determining means has become a specific result (any one of the pressing orders 7 to 6 this time) (The number of navigation stocks newly given in the AT lottery for winning is notified), and both of them may be provided.

  Benefits have a value that directly affects the share of game value given to players (medal payout rate) relative to the game value used to set the number of bets (navistock, increased already acquired navistock, Bonus, etc.) and does not directly affect the share of the game value given to the player with respect to the game value used to set the number of bets, but is a value that is beneficial to the player in the progress of the game (implying effect) , A confirmed effect, a premier effect, etc.) (see the “About Benefits” column in the variation).

  (2) In the slot machine of (1), the notification procedure is performed on the condition that the operation is received by the derivation operation reception unit in a procedure other than the notification procedure specified from the information notified by the notification unit. In this case, there is provided disadvantageous control means (processing for penalizing during AT) that performs disadvantageous control disadvantageous for the player that is not performed when the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means.

  According to such a configuration, in spite of the fact that the identification information has not been notified, the privilege grant display result that the privilege grant display result is derived by being operated in the specific procedure when the result of the specification is obtained. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that is derived when it should not have been derived.

  (3) In the slot machine of the above (1) or (2), the notifying means is granted the privilege when the privilege grant display result is derived when the specifying information is not reported. Notifying that this is not to be notified (processing for executing an invalid effect).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to cause the player to know whether or not it has been correctly informed that a privilege is granted by deriving the privilege grant display result. That is, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that erroneously recognizes that a privilege is given to the player by deriving the privilege grant display result due to an incorrect operation procedure.

(4) In any one of the slot machines of (1) to (3), the gaming state control means is configured to provide the specific gaming state on condition that a specific display result (7 lip, lip 6 to 8) is derived. (Fig. 21)
The specific game state signal output means outputs the specific game state signal when the specific display result is derived and controlled to the specific game state (7 lip display signal by 7 lip, lip 6-8 winning) Process to set the output command).

  According to such a configuration, the specific gaming state signal can be output when the control trigger to the specific gaming state is established, so that the control timing to the specific gaming state can be appropriately specified on the external device side. Can do.

  In the case where the gaming state control means controls to the particular gaming state when the particular display result is derived in a predetermined gaming state (RT1, RT2), the particular gaming state signal output means When the display result is derived in the predetermined gaming state, the specific gaming state signal may be output. Even when the specific game state signal is output only when the specific display result is derived in the state controlled to the predetermined game state, it can be determined by the predetermining means (for example, internal lottery) according to the game state. The degree of freedom when designing the determination result (for example, the type of the lottery target role) can be expanded.

  Note that “output when the specific display result is derived and controlled to the specific gaming state” means, for example, when the control to the specific gaming state is started at the same time as the specific display result is derived Is output when the specific display result is derived, and there is a slight difference between the timing at which the specific display result is derived and the timing at which the control to the specific gaming state is started (for example, one Output when the specific display result is derived in the case where it is determined that the specific display result is derived in the interruption process of (and the control to the specific gaming state is started in the next interruption process) However, it may be output when the control to the specific gaming state is started.

  (5) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the specific gaming state signal output means is configured to output a predetermined number of games (RT3 ends when there is no AT) after being controlled to the specific gaming state. The specific game state signal is output when the control to the specific game state is still maintained after the digestion.

  According to such a configuration, the specific game state signal can be output at an appropriate timing after the predetermined number of games have been consumed after being controlled to the specific game state.

  It is to be noted that an advantageous period control means for controlling the advantageous period (AT) advantageous for the player is provided, and the gaming state control means is configured when a predetermined end condition is satisfied in the specific gaming state (when the special game is stopped). The control to the specific gaming state is terminated, and the advantageous period control means is such that the termination condition is less likely to be established when the specific gaming state is the advantageous period than when the advantageous period is not. The predetermined number of games is set to a number greater than the expected number of games required for the termination condition to be satisfied when it is not the advantageous period. May be. In this case, on the external device side, it is possible to specify from the specific game state signal that the player is in the specific game state and is likely to be controlled during the advantageous period.

  (6) In the slot machine of any one of (1) to (5), the specific timing is a timing at which a next game newly started after the output of the specific gaming state signal is ended. .

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to ensure the period until the next game is finished as a period for outputting the specific gaming state signal.

  Note that the timing at which the game ends is, for example, the timing at which the display result is derived on the variable display device in a game to which no gaming value is given, and the gaming value of the game in which a gaming value is given. This is the timing when the grant is completed.

  The specific timing may be the timing at which the next game is actually ended, or the timing at which a slight deviation from the timing at which the next game is actually ended (for example, the next game in one interrupt process). It may be determined that the game has actually ended, and it is determined that the specific timing has been reached in the next interrupt process).

  (7) In the slot machine of any one of (1) to (6), the specific gaming state signal output means outputs the specific gaming state signal for at least a predetermined period (2 seconds).

  According to such a configuration, the specific gaming state signal can be output for at least a predetermined period.

  The predetermined period is equal to or longer than a period required to detect the specific game state signal in the external device. As a result, it is possible to reliably detect the specific game state signal even in an external device such as an old hallcon that requires a relatively long time to detect the specific game state signal.

  In addition, you may comprise so that the predetermined period setting means (setting means) for setting the said predetermined period may be further provided. In this case, it can be arbitrarily set according to the detection time of the specific gaming state signal by the external device.

  (8) In the slot machine of (7), when the specific gaming state signal output means reaches the specific timing from the start of the output of the specific gaming state signal until the predetermined period elapses, the specific gaming state signal output means The output of the specific game state signal is continued until a predetermined timing (when the medal IN signal output is completed) that is after the timing and different from the specific timing and is not included in the game-related signal output period. (Refer to FIG. 10, Sk110 to Sk113, FIG. 13 and FIG. 15).

  According to such a configuration, the specific game state signal can be reliably detected in the external device, and the received game-related signal is related to the game in the specific game state depending on whether the detection timing is the specific timing or the predetermined timing. It is possible to clearly specify whether or not the signal is a signal.

  (9) In the slot machine of (7), the specific timing is a timing after the predetermined period has elapsed since the output of the specific gaming state signal was started, regardless of the timing at which the advance operation was performed. is there.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the predetermined period has not yet elapsed when the specific timing is reached after the output of the specific gaming state signal is started.

(10) In the slot machine of any one of (1) to (9), game data holding means (backup power supply) for holding at least a part of the game data even when power supply to the slot machine is stopped ,
When power supply to the slot machine is started, it returns to the control state before the power supply to the slot machine is stopped based on the game data held by the game data holding means (backup power supply) Control state return means (main control unit 41) for causing,
The specific game state signal output means, when the control state return means returns to the state before the elapse of a predetermined period (2 seconds) after the start of output of the specific game state signal (7-lip display signal), The specific gaming state signal (7-rip display signal) is output for at least the predetermined period (2 seconds) (see FIG. 14).

  According to such a feature, even after the power supply to the slot machine is started, the specific gaming state signal is output for at least a predetermined period even if the specific gaming state signal is output. Thus, the specific gaming state signal can be received.

(11) In the slot machine of any one of (1) to (10), a game data holding means (backup power supply) that holds at least a part of the game data even when power supply to the slot machine is stopped ,
When power supply to the slot machine is started, it returns to the control state before the power supply to the slot machine is stopped based on the game data held by the game data holding means (backup power supply) Control state return means (main control unit 41) for causing,
The specific game state signal output means outputs the specific game state signal (7-rip display signal) for a predetermined period (2 seconds) at the start of the specific game state (RT3), and the control state return means outputs the specific game state signal. Even when returning to the gaming state (RT3), the specific gaming state signal (7-rip display signal) is output for at least the predetermined period (2 seconds) (Sa15 and Sa16 in FIG. 8).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to specify whether or not the gaming state after power interruption recovery is the specific gaming state on the external device side, and even when the specific gaming state of the previous day is restored at the time of opening the store, It is possible to make the external device recognize the specific game state as the specific game state of today.

It is a system configuration | structure figure which shows the structure of the game system in an Example. It is a front view of a slot machine. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a main control part. It is a block diagram relevant to the output of an external output signal. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the external output control process which a main control part performs. It is a timing chart which shows the output condition of an external output signal. It is a timing chart which shows the output condition of an external output signal. It is a timing chart which shows the output condition of an external output signal. It is a timing chart which shows the output condition of an external output signal. It is a timing chart which shows the output condition of an external output signal. It is a timing chart which shows the output condition of an external output signal. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of winning combination, and the technical matter relevant to a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of winning combination, and the technical matter relevant to a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of winning combination, and the technical matter relevant to a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating a special outcome. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating a lottery object combination, the number of judgment values, and reel control. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for AT lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the navigation effect execution process during ART.

  EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION The form for implementing the information display apparatus which concerns on this invention is demonstrated below based on an Example. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a gaming system according to the present embodiment to which the present invention is applied.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of slot machines 1 arranged in parallel on a plurality of gaming islands arranged in a game hall, and one-to-one with respect to the slot machines 1. Correspondingly installed call lamp device 200, a collection unit 50 for collecting game information of each slot machine 1, and a relay unit for relaying game information data based on each game information collected by the collection unit 50 to the hall computer 140 60 and game information data including game information of each slot machine 1 installed in the game hall relayed by each relay unit 60, and each slot machine 1 included in the received game information data A hall computer 140 for managing game information and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming island of the present embodiment has a plurality of slot machines 1 and a medal lending machine 102 for lending medal as a game medium for playing games in the slot machine 1 on the side surface. The calling lamp device 200 is provided in the upper position of the corresponding slot machine 1, and the calling lamp device 200 used in the present embodiment is provided with a normal lamp lighting function, By having a display unit on the front surface, it has a display function for various game information and messages.

  Further, the slot machine 1 and the collection unit 50 of this embodiment are connected via a signal cable 59 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 33, and each collection unit 50 is further connected to a relay unit via a communication cable 61. 60. The collecting unit 50 and the relay unit 60 are capable of bidirectional data communication through a simple local area network, and various signals to be described later that are output from each slot machine 1 by the collecting unit 50. The game information data including the game information collected by the input and the game state history data including the game state history (data classified by state) are transmitted.

  Further, each of these relay units 60 is connected to the hall computer 140 via a hub 57 by a communication cable 58, and the relay unit 60 and the hall computer 140 are both connected by a local area network capable of relatively high-speed data communication. The transmission data transmitted from each collection unit 50 is relayed by the relay unit 60 and transmitted to the hall computer 140, so that the hall computer 140 relates to each slot machine 1. Information can be collected and managed centrally.

  The call lamp device 200 of this embodiment is also connected to the hall computer 140 via the relay unit 60 in the same manner as the collection unit 50. The call lamp device 200 and the hall computer 140 are connected via the relay unit 60. The two-way data communication can be performed, and the hall computer 140 can perform the model setting of the slot machine 1 corresponding to each calling lamp device 200 and various condition settings regarding game information. Yes.

  First, the slot machine 1 used in the present embodiment will be described below. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is pivotally supported by a housing 2a having an open front surface and a side end of the housing 2a. And a front door 2b.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, reels 2L, 2C and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right reel) having a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer periphery are arranged. ) Are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 2, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Are arranged as follows.

  As shown in FIG. 4, on the outer periphery of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, "white 7a" (for example, the design of the area number 16 of the left reel 2L) and "white 7b" (for example, the area of the left reel 2L) No. 19 symbol), “White 7c” (for example, the symbol of area number 3 on the left reel 2L), “Watermelon a” (for example, the symbol of area number 15 on the left reel 2L), “Watermelon b” (for example, left (Design of area number 1 on reel 2L), "cherry" (eg, design of area number 2 on left reel 2L), "bell a" (eg, design of area number 21 on left reel 2L), "bell b" ( For example, the symbol of the area number 18 of the left reel 2L), “lip a” (for example, the pattern of the area number 20 of the left reel 2L), and “lip b” (for example, the pattern of the area number 8 of the left reel 2L) Identifiable multiple Symbol of the kind is depicted in a predetermined order, one by 21, respectively.

  “White 7b” and “White 7c” are both common in that they are based on the design of “White 7a”, and “White 7b” has a vertical line at the upper left corner, and “White 7c” differs in that a line is added in the horizontal direction at the bottom. For this reason, although “white 7a” to “white 7c” are different designs, they are collectively referred to as white 7. “Watermelon b” is common in that it is based on the design of “watermelon a”, and is different in that a line is added in the horizontal direction at the top. For this reason, “watermelon a” and “watermelon b” have different designs, but they are collectively referred to as watermelon. "Bell b" is common in that it is based on the design of "Bell a", and is different in that a line is added in the horizontal direction at the top. For this reason, “bell a” and “bell b” have different designs, but these are collectively referred to as a bell. “Lip b” is common in that it is based on the design of “Lip a”, and is different in that a line is added in the horizontal direction at the top. For this reason, “lip a” and “lip b” are different designs, but they are collectively referred to as “lip”.

  The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided in the approximate center of the reel panel 1c of the front door 1b.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 5), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously formed in the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

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

  At the position corresponding to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the front door 1b, a horizontally long rectangular see-through window 3 that allows the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to be seen through from the front side is provided. The reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (3 in any game state in this embodiment) among the prescribed number of bets determined according to the game state, is stored as credits. Settlement switch 10 operated when paying out medals used for setting medals and betting numbers (returning medals used for setting credits and betting numbers), start switch operated when starting a game 7. Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and an effect switch 56 for use in effects. It is provided so as to be operated by the skill person.

  In this embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop.

  The front door 1b also displays a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. Game assist indicator 12, 1BETLED14 that notifies that the bet number is set by 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the bet number is set by 2 and 2 that the bet number is set by 3 3BET LED 16 to notify, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (the previous game start) A certain period of time has passed since (reel rotation start to derive the game result) (Waiting for starting reel rotation for deriving a game result), a waiting LED 19 that lights up to indicate that it is in progress, and a replaying LED 20 that lights up to indicate that a replay game to be described later is on A provided game display unit 13 is provided.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 5) for notifying that the setting operation of the betting number by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C and 22R (see FIG. 5) for notifying that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R is effective are provided. It has been.

  Further, below the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R on the front door 1b, a lower panel on which a title of the slot machine 1 and a payout table are printed is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. A set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time, a game stop state (until the reset operation is performed) when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, after completion of a state advantageous to the player such as the end of RT3 described later) A stop switch 36a for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function to be controlled in a state in which the progress of the game is controlled), automatic settlement processing when a predetermined condition is satisfied (the medal stored as credit is determined by the player's operation) Automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function that is controlled by the settlement (returning process), and the flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 And a flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either a hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, or a medal payout exit 9 side provided inside the housing 1a, and a medal insertion unit 4 A medal selector (not shown) having an insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 5) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a reel sensor 33L that can detect the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, as shown in FIG. , 33C, 33R (see FIG. 5), an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4, and a hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals from the medal payout opening 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

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

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

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or the bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a stipulated number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 2) becomes valid and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, when the prescribed number of bets is set to three regardless of the gaming state and the prescribed number of bets is set, the pay line LN becomes valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is used as the winning line. It has been established. In this embodiment, only one pay line is applied, but a plurality of pay lines may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM1-4 are set apart from the winning line LN in order to make it easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning line. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined based on the combination of symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN, the invalid line LM1 to LM4. When a combination of symbols (for example, bell a-bell a-bell a) that wins when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the LM1 to LM4, a specific winning is formed in the winning line LN. This makes it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols to be prepared is complete. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1 and the lower stage of the reel 2L, which are set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the upper stage. , The lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the lower side There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set straddling to the right. It is defined as.

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

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a role) is displayed on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R on the winning line LN. If the game stops as a result, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 2). In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state on the winning line LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols. . In the present embodiment, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 21, when the rips 4 to 8 are won or the special outcome is stopped, the game state is shifted to a corresponding gaming state among RT0 to RT3 having different replay probabilities. Has been.

  In this embodiment, an example in which three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are applied has been described. However, even if only one reel is provided and a winning is determined according to the display result of the one reel. Alternatively, two reels may be provided, and a winning determination may be made according to a combination of display results of two reels, or four or more reels may be provided, and a winning may be determined according to a combination of display results of these reels. It may be determined.

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

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

  For this reason, for example, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead is used. Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The symbols arranged within 5 frames including can be displayed on the winning line.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 5, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the. In addition, a command transmission line from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91, which will be described later, and a power supply line for supplying power from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 are connected via a single cable and connector. Are connected to each other, and all the connectors that connect these cables and the respective boards are connected to each other so that the respective parts on the side of the effect control board 90 can operate and receive commands from the main control part 41. Become. For this reason, unless the command transmission line for transmitting a command from the main control unit 41 is connected to the effect control board 90, power is not supplied to the effect control board 90, and only the effect control board 90 side operates. There is no end to it.

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

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

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

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

  The main control unit 41 is constituted by a one-chip microcomputer, executes a control program stored in a ROM 506, which will be described later, and performs processing related to the progress of the game, and also includes a control circuit mounted on the game control board 40. Control each part directly or indirectly.

  The control clock generation circuit 42 generates a control clock CCLK serving as an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency outside the main control unit 41. The control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 42 is supplied to the clock circuit 502 via, for example, the control external clock terminal EXC of the main control unit 41 as shown in FIG. The random number clock generation circuit 43 generates a random number clock RCLK that is an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, outside the main control unit 41. The random number clock RCLK generated by the random number clock generation circuit 43 is supplied to the random number circuit 509 via the random number external clock terminal ERC of the main control unit 41 as shown in FIG. 6, for example. As an example, the oscillation frequency of the random number clock RCLK generated by the random number clock generation circuit 43 may be set to be equal to or lower than the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 42.

  The switch detection circuit 44 takes in detection signals input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 and transmits them to the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 transmits the motor drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit transmits the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 49 provides a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in a state where the power is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. The reset circuit 49 includes a watchdog timer, and provides a user reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the watchdog timer expires, that is, when the operation of the CPU 505 of the main control unit 41 stops for a certain period of time.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. 6 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes an external bus interface 501, a clock circuit 502, a specific information storage circuit 503, a reset / interrupt controller 504, a CPU 505, a ROM 506, and a RAM 507. A CTC (counter / timer circuit) 508, a random number circuit 509, a PIP (parallel input port) 510, a serial communication circuit 511, and an address decoding circuit 512.

  The external bus interface 501 provided in the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 6 includes an interface function between an external bus and an internal bus of a chip constituting the main control unit 41, a direction control function of an address bus, a data bus, and each control signal. Is a bus interface. For example, the external bus interface 501 is connected to an external memory or an external input / output device externally attached to the main control unit 41, and transmits / receives address signals, data signals, various control signals, and the like to / from these external devices. Anything to do. In this embodiment, the external bus interface 501 includes an internal resource access control circuit 501A.

  The internal resource access control circuit 501A controls access to internal data of the main control unit 41 from an external device via the external bus interface 501, and stores internal data such as a game control program and fixed data stored in the ROM 506, for example. This is a circuit for limiting inappropriate external reading. Here, a circuit analysis device such as an in-circuit emulator (ICE) may be connected to the external bus interface 501 as an external device.

  The clock circuit 502 provided in the main control unit 41 is a circuit that generates the internal system clock SCLK by, for example, dividing the oscillation signal input to the control external clock terminal EXC by two. In this embodiment, the control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 42 is input to the control external clock terminal EXC. The internal system clock SCLK generated by the clock circuit 502 is supplied to various circuits such as the CPU 505 that control the progress of the game in the main control unit 41. The internal system clock SCLK is also supplied to the random number circuit 509 and used to monitor the frequency of the random number clock RCLK supplied from the random number clock generation circuit 43. Further, the internal system clock SCLK may be output from the system clock output terminal CLKO connected to the clock circuit 502 to the outside of the main control unit 41.

  The unique information storage circuit 503 included in the main control unit 41 is a circuit that stores a plurality of types of unique information serving as internal information of the main control unit 41, for example. As an example, the unique information storage circuit 503 stores three types of unique information such as a ROM code, a chip individual number, and an ID number. The ROM 506 code is a 4-byte numerical value generated from stored data in a predetermined area of the ROM 506, and four numerical values with different generation methods may be prepared. The chip individual number is a 4-byte number assigned when the main control unit 41 is manufactured, and indicates a different numerical value for each chip constituting the main control unit 41. The ID number is an 8-byte number assigned when the main control unit 41 is manufactured, and indicates a different numerical value for each chip constituting the main control unit 41. Here, the chip individual number may be read from the user program, while the ID number may be set so as not to be read from the user program. The unique information storage circuit 503 may be included in the ROM 506 by using a predetermined area of the ROM 506, for example. Alternatively, the unique information storage circuit 503 may be included in the CPU 505 by using a built-in register of the CPU 505, for example.

  The reset / interrupt controller 504 provided in the main control unit 41 is for controlling various resets and interrupt requests generated inside or outside the main control unit 41. The reset controlled by the reset / interrupt controller 504 includes a system reset and a user reset. The system reset is a reset that occurs when a low level signal (system reset signal) is input to the external system reset terminal XSRST for a certain period. The user reset is performed when a low level signal (user reset signal) is input to the external user reset terminal XURST for a certain period of time, or when a time-out signal of the built-in watchdog timer (WDT) is generated, or when running outside the specified area This reset is caused by a predetermined factor such as the occurrence of prohibition (IAT). In this embodiment, as described above, since the watchdog timer (WDT) mounted on the reset circuit 49 is used without using the built-in watchdog timer, a user reset signal is input to the external user reset terminal XURST. Alternatively, a user reset occurs when the out-of-designated area travel prohibition (IAT) occurs.

  Interrupts controlled by the reset / interrupt controller 504 include a non-maskable interrupt NMI and a maskable interrupt INT. The non-maskable interrupt NMI is an interrupt that is unconditionally accepted even when the CPU 505 is in an interrupt-disabled state. When a low level signal is input to the external non-maskable interrupt terminal XNMI (also used as the input port P4) for a certain period of time. An interrupt that occurs. The maskable interrupt INT is an interrupt that can permit / prohibit acceptance of an interrupt request by a setting instruction of the CPU 505, and multiple interrupts can be executed by setting priority. The maskable interrupt INT is caused by the fact that a low level signal is input to the external maskable interrupt terminal XINT (also used as the input port P3) for a certain period of time, a time-out occurs in the timer circuit included in the CTC 508, Multiple types of interrupt factors are determined in advance, such as the occurrence of an interrupt factor due to data transmission in the serial communication circuit 511 and the occurrence of an interrupt factor due to the acquisition of numerical data as a random value in the random number circuit 509. It only has to be.

  The CPU 505 provided in the main control unit 41 executes processing for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 by executing the program read from the ROM 506. At this time, the CPU 505 reads out fixed data from the ROM 506, the CPU 505 writes various data to the RAM 507 and temporarily stores the data, and the CPU 505 stores various data temporarily stored in the RAM 507. The CPU 505 receives the input of various signals from the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501 or the PIP 510, and the CPU 505 receives the input of various signals via the external bus interface 501 or the serial communication circuit 511. A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the main control unit 41 is also performed.

  As described above, in the main control unit 41, the CPU 505 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 506. Specifically, the CPU 505 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on boards other than the game control board 40.

  A ROM 506 provided in the main control unit 41 stores a user program for game control, fixed data, and the like. The ROM 506 stores a security check program 506A. The CPU 505 reads the security check program 506A stored in the ROM 506 when the main control unit 41 shifts to the security mode in response to the power-on of the slot machine 1 or the occurrence of a system reset, and whether the storage content of the ROM 506 has been changed. Execute security check processing to check whether or not. The security check program 506A may be stored in a built-in memory different from the ROM 506. Further, the security check program 506A may correspond to a security check process for inspecting the storage content of the external memory externally attached to the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, for example.

  A RAM 507 provided in the main control unit 41 provides a work area for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM 507 may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine is stopped, at least part of the contents of the RAM 507 is stored for a predetermined period. In this embodiment, all areas of the RAM 507 are backup RAMs, and all contents of the RAM 507 are saved for a predetermined period even when power supply to the slot machine is stopped.

  The CTC 508 provided in the main control unit 41 includes, for example, an 8-bit programmable timer built in 3 channels (PTC0 to PTC2), and includes a timer circuit capable of generating a real-time interrupt and measuring time. Each programmable timer PTC0-PTC2 has a timer value that is updated in response to a change in the count clock signal generated based on the internal system clock SCLK (for example, a falling timing that changes from a high level to a low level). If it is. The CTC 508 may incorporate, for example, an 8-bit programmable counter with 4 channels (PCC0 to PCC3). Each of the programmable counters PCC0 to PCC3 only needs to have its count value updated in response to a signal change of the internal system clock SCLK or occurrence of a timeout in any of the programmable counters PCC0 to PCC3. The CTC 508 resets the start time of the random number generated by the free run counter used for randomly determining the extension time (variable setting time) for extending the security time for each system reset or the random number circuit 509. A free-run counter or the like used for determining each item at random may be included. Alternatively, these free-run counters may be included in an internal circuit of the main control unit 41 different from the CTC 508 such as a backup area of the RAM 507, for example.

  A random number circuit 509 included in the main control unit 41 is a circuit that generates numerical data that is a random value having a predetermined update range, such as a 16-bit random number. In the present embodiment, on the game control board 40 side, numerical data indicating a random value for internal lottery to be described later is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. The CPU 505 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 509 based on the numerical data extracted from the random number circuit 509 to process or update various numerical data by software, thereby indicating numerical data indicating a random value for internal lottery. May be counted. In the following, it is assumed that numerical data indicating random numbers for internal lottery is not processed by software from numerical data extracted by the CPU 505 from the random number circuit 509 serving as hardware. The random number circuit 509 may be incorporated in the main control unit 41 or may be externally attached to the main control unit 41 as a random number circuit chip different from the main control unit 41. .

  The random number for internal lottery is a value used to determine whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings, and takes a value in the range of “0” to “65535” in this embodiment.

  The PIP 510 included in the main control unit 41 is, for example, a 6-bit input dedicated port, and includes an input port P0 to an input port P2 serving as a dedicated terminal and an input port P3 serving as a function shared terminal and an input port P5. . The input port P3 is also used as an external maskable interrupt terminal XINT connected to the CPU 505 or the like. The input port P4 is also used as an external non-maskable interrupt terminal XNMI connected to the CPU 505 or the like. The input port P5 is also used as the first channel reception terminal RXA used by the serial communication circuit 511. The use setting of the input port P3 to the input port P5 is instructed by the function setting KFCS stored in the program management area.

  An address decoding circuit 512 provided in the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 6 is a circuit for decoding each functional block in the main control unit 41 and a chip select signal that is a decoding signal for an external device. . By the chip select signal, an internal circuit of the main control unit 41 or an external device as a peripheral device is selectively operated effectively and can be accessed from the CPU 505.

  The ROM 506 provided in the main control unit 41 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control user program and the security check program 506A. For example, the ROM 506 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 505 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. The ROM 506 stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 505 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the game control board 40.

  The RAM 507 provided in the main control unit 41 is provided with a game control data holding area 590 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine 1. For example, a DRAM is used as the RAM 507, and a refresh operation is required to maintain the stored data contents. The CPU 505 has a built-in refresh register for performing this refresh operation. For example, the refresh register consists of 8 bits, and the lower 7 bits are automatically incremented each time the CPU 505 fetches an instruction from the ROM 506. Therefore, the stored value in the refresh register is updated every execution time of one instruction in the CPU 505.

  The main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91 via the serial communication circuit 511. A command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the sub control unit 91 toward the main control unit 41.

  The main control unit 41 receives the detection state of various switches connected to the game control board 40 from the input port. Then, the main control unit 41 executes basic processing that shifts in stages according to the detection states of various switches input from these input ports.

  Further, the main control unit 41 can execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main), which will be described later, is executed at a certain time interval (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment) when a timeout occurs in the timer circuit included in the CTC 508.

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

  The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as a basic process, and changes the detection state of the various switches. Execute a process that moves in stages. Further, the main control unit 41 executes a timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). In addition, the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repeated process according to the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 2) disposed on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, an effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above. These effect devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

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

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

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and a microcomputer including an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 for performing display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an effect driving LED 52, an LED driving circuit 93 for controlling driving of the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 for controlling audio output from the speakers 53, 54, When the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a and a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90 are detected. Switch detection circuit 96, time information including date information and time information The clock device 97 to output, the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power failure detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub CPU 91a, other In response to a command transmitted from the game control board 40, the sub CPU 91a performs various controls for performing an effect, and each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. Control directly or indirectly.

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

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

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

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

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

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 507 is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Transition to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 507 of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on with no bet amount set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 507 is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is detected every time the timer interruption process (main) is executed. When the determination process is performed and it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process, the power interruption process (main) is executed. In the power interruption process (main), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 507, which will be described later, and destructive diagnosis data (in this embodiment, 5AH) in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 507, that is, specific data other than 0 is stored. In addition to the storage, RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 507 becomes zero, and the RAM 507 is stored. The RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of the values stored in each bit of the corresponding area (all areas in this embodiment) of the RAM 507. For this reason, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 507 is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 507 is 1. In this case, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

  The main control unit 41 calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 507 at the time of activation, regardless of whether the system reset or the user reset, and the value of the data for destructive diagnosis And the processing state of the main control unit 41 is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 507 on the condition that the RAM parity is 0 and the value of the data for destruction diagnosis is also correct. However, if the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or the value of the destruction diagnosis data is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state. However, the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the normal error state, the RAM abnormal error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new set value is set in the above-described setting change state. It will not be released until

  In this embodiment, all data stored in the RAM 507 is held by the backup power source even in the event of a power failure, and the main control unit 41 determines that the data in the RAM 507 is normal when the power is turned on. In addition, the configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 507. However, only the data stored in the RAM 507 that is necessary for returning to the control state in the event of a power failure is backed up and the power is turned on. It is good also as a structure which returns to the control state before power interruption based on the data backed up at the time.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player For example, it is not necessary to restore the state of all input ports to the state before power interruption.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 507 of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 507 of the main control unit 41 is divided into important work, non-saved work, general work, special work, unused area, and stack area.

  Important work includes various display devices, LED display data, I / O input / output data, game time counters, and other data that may be inconvenient to initialize, and the game state is controlled to any of RT0-3. This is a work in which an RT flag for specifying whether or not it has been stored. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 507 is destroyed at the time of activation. The general work includes a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals to be paid out, a total number of medals paid out in a predetermined gaming state (for example, a state advantageous to a player such as RT3 described later), a gaming state flag described later, and the like. It is a work that stores data that can sometimes be initialized. The special work is a work that stores data such as various software random numbers that are initialized only before the setting is started. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 507, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main control unit 41 is stored, and the unused stack area is one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. However, if it is established, it will be initialized, but the in-use stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 is activated when the setting key switch 37 is turned on, when a RAM abnormality error occurs, when a predetermined gaming state ends, or when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, When the data has not been destroyed, when five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four types of initializations with different areas initialized according to each initialization condition are performed.

  Initialization 1 is initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is on at the time of start-up and transitions to the setting change state, or initialization performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. In the storage area of the RAM 507, all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) except for the important work and the used stack area, that is, the area from the unsaved work to the unused stack area are initialized. The After initialization 1 is executed, the game state is controlled to RT0 described later. Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of a predetermined gaming state. In initialization 2, the general work, the unused area, and the unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 507, that is, from the general work to the unused stack area. The area is initialized. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is off at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 507 is not destroyed. In the initialization 3, the unsaved work, the unused area, and the The used stack area is initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 507 are initialized.

  In this embodiment, the initialization 1 is performed before the setting change state is transferred. However, the initialization 1 is performed at the end of the setting change state, or both before the setting change state and at the end of the setting change state. Also good.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when a RAM abnormality error occurs when the power is turned on, initialization 1 is executed, and the control state before that is initialized.

  The slot machine 1 of this embodiment outputs an external output signal indicating a gaming state, an error occurrence state, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 7, these external output signals are output from the game control board 40 under the control of the main control unit 41, and the information providing terminal board of the game store (hall) where the external output board 1000 and the slot machine 1 are installed. Through 1010, the data is output to an external device such as a data display terminal installed corresponding to the hall computer or the slot machine 1.

  From the game control board 40 to the external output board 1000, a medal IN signal indicating the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, a medal OUT signal indicating the number of medals given to the player due to the occurrence of winning, a winning combination Among them, as will be described later, Lips 6 to 8 (hereinafter collectively referred to as 7 Lips) in which a winning occurs when the combination of “White 7-White 7-White 7” is stopped on the winning line LN or any invalid line LM. (Also called) 7-lip display signal indicating winning, RT3 signal indicating that the gaming state is in RT3 advantageous to the player, door opening signal indicating that the front door 1b is open, and setting change mode. A setting change signal indicating that the setting check mode has been entered, a insertion error signal indicating an abnormality in the medal selector, and a payout error indicating an abnormality in the hopper unit 34. Over signal is output, respectively.

  In this embodiment, in order to share with other slot machines, the game state is shown between the game control board 40 and the external output board 1000 in addition to the signal lines for outputting the above signals. A spare signal line is connected, and an error output signal line that may be expanded in the future is connected.

  Further, in this embodiment, the 7 lip display signal and the RT3 signal are output from the game control board 40 to the external output board 1000 through the two signal lines, respectively, and from the external output board 1000 to the information providing terminal board 1010. The information is output and output from the information providing terminal board 1010. This makes it possible to share with other slot machines. More specifically, in a slot machine that can be controlled to a so-called big bonus, it is considered necessary to output a BB signal indicating that the big bonus is being performed. In the case of the slot machine 1 in this embodiment, For example, by assigning one signal line among a plurality of signal lines for outputting the RT3 signal to the signal line for outputting the BB signal, the BB signal can be output. In addition, it is possible to determine an abnormal state in which the 7-lip display signal is output from one signal line but the 7-lip display signal is not output from another signal line in the external device.

  The external output board 1000 is provided with a relay circuit 1001, a parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002, a terminal for each output signal, and a connector 1003 to be electrically connected to the circuit of the information providing terminal board 1010. ing.

  Of the signals output from the game control board 40, the medal IN signal, the medal OUT signal, the RT3 in-progress signal, and the 7-lip display signal are directly output to the information providing terminal board 1010 through the relay circuit 1001 as pulse signals. .

  On the other hand, the door opening signal, setting change signal, setting confirmation signal, input error signal, and payout error signal are converted into security signals that are serial signals that can be individually identified by the parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002. The information is converted and output to the information providing terminal board 1010.

  The medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, RT3 medium signal, and 7-lip display signal output from the external output board 1000 are output to an external device via the information providing terminal board 1010. On the other hand, the security signal output from the external output board 1000 is re-converted into the door opening signal, the setting change signal, the setting confirmation signal, the input error signal, and the payout error signal again by the information providing terminal board 1010 to the external device. Will be output.

  External output signals include door opening signal, setting change signal, setting confirmation signal, closing error signal, and dispensing error signal, but these door opening signal, setting changing signal, setting confirmation signal, closing error signal, and dispensing error signal are Since these signals are not frequently output, it is not necessary to individually provide external output terminals for these signals.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, the external output signal output from the game control board 40 as described above is output to the external device via the external output board 1000, and the door opening signal and setting among these external output signals are set. The change signal, setting confirmation signal, input error signal, and payout error signal are converted by the parallel-serial conversion circuit 1002 mounted on the external output board 1000 into security signals that are serial signals that can be individually identified. It is possible to output these door opening signal, setting change signal, setting confirmation signal, closing error signal, and dispensing error signal from one terminal, and more terminals than necessary. Need not be provided.

  Next, various control contents executed by the main control unit 41 in the present embodiment, particularly control contents related to external output control, will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  When the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 49, the main control unit 41 performs the startup process (main) shown in the flowchart of FIG. When a user reset signal is input, the process starts from the step Sa2 of the startup process (main). That is, while starting from the security mode in which the security check process is performed only in the case of activation upon power-on, the user program stored in the ROM 506 is executed by omitting the security check process in the case of activation due to time-up of the watchdog timer. The user mode is started.

  In the startup process (main) accompanying the input of the system reset signal, first, the CPU 505 executes the security check process based on the security check program 506A read from the ROM 506 (Sa1). At this time, the main control unit 41 enters the security mode, and the game control user program stored in the ROM 506 is not yet executed.

  After the security check process in step Sa1, the operation state of the main control unit 41 shifts from the security mode to the user mode, and the execution of the user program stored in the ROM 506 is started. As described above, at the time of start-up accompanying the input of the user reset signal, the user mode is started without going through the security mode.

  In the user mode, first, internal devices such as the serial communication circuit 511 and peripheral ICs, interrupt mode, stack pointer, detection status of switches, output status of external output signals, etc. are initialized (Sa2), then the I register and IY The register value is initialized (Sa3). By initialization of the I register and the IY register, an interrupt table address to be referred to when an interrupt occurs is set in the I register, and a reference address for referring to the storage area of the RAM 507 is set in the IY register. . These values are fixed values and are always initialized at startup.

  Next, access to the RAM 507 is permitted (Sa4), and RAM parities of all storage areas (including unused areas and unused stack areas) of the RAM 507 are calculated (Sa5). Next, the states of the stop switch 36 and the automatic checkout switch 29 are acquired, and after setting the stop function and the automatic checkout function valid / invalid in a specific register of the main control unit 41 (Sa6), a power failure is detected. The power interruption flag indicating that is cleared (Sa7).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the RAM parity calculated in step Sa5 is 0 (Sa8). If the power interruption interrupt processing (main) is normally performed, the RAM parity should be 0. If the RAM parity is not 0 in step Sa8, the data stored in the RAM 507 is not normal. In this case, after executing initialization 1 (Sa22) for initializing all storage areas in the storage area of the RAM 507 except the used stack area and the non-initialization area, is the setting key switch 37 turned on? If the setting key switch 37 is on, interrupt is permitted (Sa21), and the setting change process, that is, the setting change state is entered.

  If the setting key switch 37 is off in step Sa23, an error code indicating RAM abnormality is set in the register (Sa24), interrupt is permitted (Sa25), and the process proceeds to error processing, that is, RAM abnormality error state. .

  If the RAM parity is 0 in step Sa8, it is further determined whether or not the destructive diagnosis data is normal (Sa9). If the power interruption processing (main) is normally performed, the data for destruction diagnosis should be set. If the data for failure diagnosis is not normal in step Sa9 (the data for destruction diagnosis is stored at the time of power interruption) In the case other than 5A (H), the data in the RAM 507 is not normal. Therefore, the process proceeds to step Sa22 to execute initialization 1, and then the setting key switch 37 is turned on in step Sa23. If this is the case, the interruption is permitted (Sa21), and the process proceeds to the setting change process. If the setting key switch 37 is OFF in step Sa23, an error code indicating a RAM abnormality is set (Sa24), interrupt is permitted (Sa25), and the process proceeds to error processing.

  If it is determined in step Sa9 that the destructive diagnosis data is normal, the data in the RAM 507 is normal, so the destructive diagnosis data is cleared (Sa10). After initialization 3 for initializing the used stack area (Sa11), it is determined whether the setting key switch 37 is on (Sa12). If the setting key switch 37 is on, the process proceeds to step Sa20. Initialize 1 is executed, interrupt is permitted (Sa21), and the process proceeds to the setting change process.

  If the setting key switch 37 is OFF in the step of Sa12, each register is restored to the state before power interruption, that is, the state stored in the stack (Sa13), and the output control of the 7 lip display signal is performed in the state after restoration. It is determined whether it is in the middle (Sa14). If the output of the 7-lip display signal is not being controlled in the state after the return in the step of Sa14, it is further determined whether or not the state after the return is RT3 (Sa15). If the state after the return in step Sa15 is not RT3, the process proceeds to the step Sa17, and in the state after return in the step Sa14, the output of the 7-lip display signal is being controlled, or the state after return in the step Sa15 is If it is RT3, the output instruction of the 7-lip display signal is set in the RAM 41c (Sa16), and the process proceeds to step Sa17.

  In step Sa17, it is determined whether or not the game state after return is in RT3. If the game state after return is not in RT3, the process proceeds to step Sa18, and if the game state after return is in RT3. After the RT3 signal change command is set in the RAM 41c (Sa18), the process proceeds to step Sa18. In the step of Sa18, if the game state after the return is in RT3, a change command for changing the RT3 signal to ON is set.

  In step Sa19, the interrupt is permitted, and then the process returns to the last execution before power interruption.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed by the main control unit 41 after the setting change process.

  In the game process, a BET process (Sd1), an internal lottery process (Sd2), a reel rotation process (Sd3), a winning determination process (Sd4), a payout process (Sd5), and a game end process (Sd6) are sequentially executed. When the end-time process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

  In the BET process in the step of Sd1, the process waits in a state where a bet number can be set, and a process for starting a game when a specified number of bets is set according to the gaming state and the start switch 7 is operated is executed. . In the BET process, as a process for starting the game, when the start switch 7 is operated, an output command for instructing output of a medal IN signal for the number of medals used for the set bet number is set in the RAM 41c. To do.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a prescribed number of bets that can be set is determined according to the gaming state (RT0 to RT3), and a prescribed number of bets that are determined according to the gaming state are set. It becomes possible to start the game on the condition. In this embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a specified number (for example, 3) of bets corresponding to the gaming state is set.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated pay line (in the present embodiment, all the pay lines are always enabled. The activated winning line is simply referred to as a winning line), and a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. Including gamers. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role.

  In the internal lottery process in the step of Sd2, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is allowed based on the internal lottery random value latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in the step of Sd1. Perform processing. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 507 based on each lottery result.

  In order for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 507. Of these winning flags for each winning combination, the winning flags for the small winning combination and the re-playing winning combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value of the random number storage work assigned to the RAM 507 is set to the lottery work assigned to the RAM 507. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the value of the gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state, and the RT described later are specified. This is performed according to the number of determination values of each combination determined according to the value of the RT flag, the bet number and the set value.

  The random value storage work is a storage area in which numerical data latched simultaneously with the operation of the start switch 7 is stored. Every time new numerical data is latched, the latched numerical data is processed by a timer interruption process thereafter. The numerical data read in (main) and stored in the random value storage work is updated to the latest numerical data latched newly.

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

  If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 507. The internal winning flag storage work is constituted by a storage area of 2 bytes, for example. When the general combination is won, the winning flag of the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination or combination of winning combinations is won, the general winning combination storing work is cleared.

  Returning to FIG. 9, in the reel rotation process in step Sd3, the process of rotating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R and the corresponding reel 2L in response to the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R by the player detected. A process of stopping the rotation of 2C and 2R is executed.

  Here, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R will be described. The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 506A when the reel starts rotating and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. A stop control table is created for each reel that is rotating. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

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

  The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of sliding frames according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

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

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

  As described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data corresponds to the area number, and the area corresponding to each area number is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3). Sliding frame when an operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at a timing (a timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps of each region number). It is a table with each number set.

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

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

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

  In the table index of this embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and further, one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). In other words, table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and stop control tables corresponding to reel stop states (and stopped positions of stopped reels) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding frames, and the reel can be stopped by drawing a maximum of 4 symbols after detecting the stop operation. In other words, the stop position of the symbol can be designated from a range of a maximum of 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation. The symbol stop position can be designated from a range of up to five symbols including the operation position.

  In this embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the non-winning winning combination is drawn so that it is not aligned on the winning line. A stop control table with a defined number of frames is created and reel stop control is performed. If no winning combination is selected, a stop control table with a determined number of sliding symbols that do not have any combination And stop control of the reel. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line within the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If the winning combination is not drawn, it will be controlled so that it can be stopped in a drawing range of up to 4 frames.

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

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

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, on the main control unit 41 side, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reel in accordance with the player's stop operation. However, when the production state is not AT, the left reel 2L is first stopped. Therefore, if the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time when the sub-control unit 91 is not in the AT state, it is disadvantageous for a player who is not charged when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time. A control for giving a predetermined penalty is performed. That is, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is designed to stop the left reel 2L for the first time when not in AT.

  The AT is an effect state controlled by the sub-control unit 91 and refers to an assist time that is a notification period in which a navigation effect that notifies information (such as an operation procedure) according to the internal lottery result can be executed.

  Returning to FIG. 9, in the winning determination process in step Sd4, the display result derived to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R when it is determined in step Sd3 that rotation of all reels 2L, 2C, 2R has stopped. A process for determining whether or not a winning has occurred is executed. In Sd4, when the display result accompanied with the transition of the gaming state is stopped, the RT flag is updated to a value for specifying the gaming state according to the display result. Thereby, it is possible to shift to a gaming state according to the display result.

  In the payout process in step Sd5, when it is determined in step Sd4 that a winning has occurred, processing such as addition of credits and payout of medals is performed based on the number of payouts according to the win. In the payout process, an output command for instructing output of a medal OUT signal for the number of medals given to the player by adding credits and paying out medals is set in the RAM 41c.

  In the game end process in the step of Sd6, a process of setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game is executed. In addition, in the game end process, when a game in RT3 is started from the next game, a change command for changing the RT3 signal to ON is set in the RAM 41c. On the other hand, when RT3 ends in the game, a change command for changing the RT3 signal to OFF is set in the RAM 41c. In addition, when winning 7 rep that becomes a control trigger to RT3, an output command of 7 lip display signal is set in the RAM 41c.

  FIG. 10 shows an external output control process that is executed once every time the above-described timer interrupt process (main) is executed four times by the main control unit 41 periodically (about 0.56 ms) and interrupting and executing the game process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of.

  In the external output control process, first, it is determined whether or not a 7-lip display signal output command is set (Sk101), and if a 7-rip display signal output command is set, the process proceeds to Sk102. As described above, the output instruction for the 7 lip display signal is set when the 7 lip is won.

  In Sk102, the output command is cleared, 7lip display signal output is started in Sk103, and 1 is added to the value of the 7lip display output counter for specifying the period during which the 7lip display signal is output in Sk104. Then, the process proceeds to Sk114. The value of the 7-lip display output counter is stored in the RAM 41c.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in Sk101 that the 7-lip display signal output command is not set, the process proceeds to Sk105 to determine whether or not the 7-lip display signal is being output (output control is in progress).

  If it is determined in Sk105 that the 7-lip display signal is being output, the value of the 7-lip display output counter is incremented by 1 in Sk106, and the flow proceeds to Sk107. In Sk107, when one game is completed and the medal OUT signal is output, it is determined whether or not the output is completed. Specifically, whether or not the newly started game has ended since the output of the 7-lip display signal has ended and the process has shifted to the game end process in Sd6 in FIG. 9, and the medal OUT signal is being output. It is determined whether or not. In Sk107, when one game is finished and the medal OUT signal is not output, or after one game is finished and when the output of the medal OUT signal is completed, the process proceeds to Sk108.

  In Sk107, when it is determined that one game is completed and the medal OUT signal is output after the completion of the output, the value of the 7-lip display output counter is determined in Sk108. Whether or not has reached a value equivalent to 2000 ms or more is determined. In the present embodiment, the value corresponding to 2000 ms or more is 2000 ÷ (interval in which external output control processing is executed = 0.56 × 4) ≈892.8, and thus is a value of 893 or more. In Sk108, if 2000 ms or more has elapsed from the start of the output of the 7-lip display signal to the end of the newly started game, it is determined that a value equivalent to 2000 ms or more has been reached.

  When it is determined in Sk108 that the value of the 7 lip display output counter has reached a value equivalent to 2000 ms or more, the output of the 7 lip display signal is stopped and the value of the 7 lip display output counter is reset in Sk109. Then, the process proceeds to Sk114.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in Sk108 that the value of the 7-lip display output counter has not reached a value equivalent to 2000 ms or more, a time unreachable flag indicating that it has not reached in Sk110 is set in the RAM 41c. The time unachieved flag is set when the game is newly started and ended until 2000 ms elapses after the output of the 7 lip display signal is started. For this reason, the case where the time non-achievement flag is set corresponds to, for example, the case where the current game is immediately started after the previous game is ended and then the stop switch is operated to end it. If the time not reached flag is set in Sk110, the process proceeds to Sk114 without stopping the output of the 7 lip display signal.

  When it is determined at Sk107 that the medal OUT signal is being output even when one game is not finished or at the end of one game, it is judged at Sk111 whether or not the time unreachable flag is set. That is, after a 7-lip display signal is output and after a new game is over, 2000 ms has not passed when the one game is over, so a 7-lip display signal is still output. It is determined whether or not it is in a state.

  If it is determined in Sk111 that the time non-achieved flag is set, it is determined in Sk112 whether or not it is the timing when the medal IN signal output control is finished. That is, it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the newly started one game is finished after the 7 lip display signal is outputted and the output of the medal IN signal of the next started game is finished. .

  If it is determined in Sk112 that the output control of the medal IN signal is finished, the output of the 7-lip display signal is stopped in Sk113, the value of the 7-lip display output counter is reset, and the time not reached flag is set. Clear and move to Sk114.

  When it is determined at Sk105 that the 7-lip display signal is not being output, when it is determined at Sk111 that the time unreachable flag is not set, or at Sk112, it is determined that it is not the timing when the output control of the medal IN signal is finished. If so, the process proceeds to Sk114.

  In Sk114, it is determined whether or not the medal IN signal output is being controlled. The medal IN signal is such that a signal of about 25 ms is output with an interval of about 25 ms for the number of medals specified by the medal IN signal output command, and the medal IN signal output command is set. After that, if the output control of the designated number of medal IN signals has not been finished yet, the process proceeds to step Sk116. On the other hand, if the medal IN signal output control is not in progress, it is determined whether or not the medal IN signal output command is set (Sk115). If the medal IN signal output command is set, the process proceeds to step Sk116. move on.

  In step Sk116, after the medal IN signal output process is performed, the external output control process is terminated and the process returns to the original position of the timer interrupt process (main). In the medal IN signal output process, when the medal IN signal output command is set, the medal IN signal output command is cleared, and the medal IN signals for the number of medals specified by the medal IN signal output command. The output control of the medal IN signal is being performed, and the control for outputting the signal of about 25 ms is performed at an interval of about 25 ms for the number of medals specified by the output command of the medal IN signal. If the medal IN signal output control for the number of medals specified by the medal IN signal output command is not completed, the medal IN signal output control is continued, and the medal IN signal output command is specified. If the output of the medal IN signals for the number of medals has been completed, the medal IN signal output control is terminated.

  If the medal IN signal output command is not set in the step of Sk115, it is determined whether or not the medal OUT signal output is being controlled (Sk117). The medal OUT signal is such that a signal of about 25 ms is output with an interval of about 25 ms corresponding to the number of medals specified by the output command of the medal OUT signal, and the output command of the medal OUT signal is set. After that, if the output of the specified number of medal OUT signals has not been completed yet, the process proceeds to step Sk119. On the other hand, if the medal OUT signal output control is not in progress, it is determined whether or not the medal OUT signal output command is set (Sk118). If the medal OUT signal output command is set, the process goes to step Sk119. move on.

  In step Sk119, after the medal OUT signal output process is performed, the external output control process is terminated, and the process returns to the original position of the timer interrupt process (main). In the medal OUT signal output processing, when the medal OUT signal output command is set, the medal OUT signal output command is cleared, and the medal OUT signals for the number of medals specified by the medal OUT signal output command. Output control is performed, and a control for outputting a signal of about 25 ms with an interval of about 25 ms for the number of medals specified by the output command of the medal OUT signal is being performed, and the output control of the medal OUT signal is being performed. If the medal OUT signal output control for the number of medals specified by the medal OUT signal output command is not completed, the medal OUT signal output control is continued, and the medal OUT signal output command is specified. If the medal OUT signal output for the number of medals is completed, the medal OUT signal output control is terminated. .

  If the medal OUT signal output command is not set in step Sk118, it is determined whether or not the RT3 signal change command is set (Sk120), and the RT3 signal change command is set. If there is, the output state (ON / OFF) of the RT3 signal is changed according to the command, the change command is cleared (Sk121), the external output control process is terminated, and the timer interrupt process (main) Return to the position.

  If the RT3 signal change command is not set in step Sk120, the external output control process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the original position of the timer interrupt process (main).

  As described above, the main control unit 41 in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment sets an output command of an external output signal in the startup process (main) or the game process, and then interrupts and executes the startup process or the game process. The output control of the external output signal is performed according to the output command set in the timer interrupt process (main).

  As a result, the number of bets used as a game start condition in the BET process is set, and the number of bets used for setting the number of bets for the game each time control for starting the game is performed by performing the game start operation. The control for outputting the medal IN signal is performed. Further, when medals are paid out in the payout process, control is performed to output medal OUT signals for the number of payout medals. Further, in response to the transition of the gaming state in the game end process, control is performed to output an RT3 in-progress signal and a 7-lip display signal. Among these, the output of the 7 lip display signal is ended when the next game is finished or when the output of the medal IN signal in the next game is stopped, during which the medal IN signal and the medal OUT signal cannot be outputted.

  The external device can specify RT3, that is, the start of a gaming state advantageous to the player based on the 7-lip display signal, specify the number of medals consumed based on the medal IN signal, It becomes possible to specify the number of medals paid out based on Further, since the medal IN signal is a signal that is output with the start of the game, the output of the medal IN signal can also be determined as the start of the game.

  7 lip display signal is output for 2000 ms at the shortest, so that 7 lip display signal can be detected reliably even in external devices such as old hallcons that require a relatively long time to detect a gaming state signal. However, since this time is longer than the time required for the player to perform the setting operation of the bet number as the game start condition after the game ends, and to start the game, 7 replies are required. When 2000 ms has elapsed from the start of display signal output, the player performs a setting operation of the betting number as a game start condition, and when the game start operation is performed and control for starting the game is performed, There is a possibility that the medal IN signal is output with the 7 lip display signal. In particular, in the case of shifting to RT3 in response to a replay (7 replies, hereinafter also referred to as special replay) as in the present embodiment, the bet number of the next game is automatically made. Therefore, the possibility that the medal IN signal is output with the 7-lip display signal is further increased.

  When the 7-lip display signal and the medal IN signal are output, it is ensured whether the number of medals specified by the medal IN signal is after the start of RT3 or before the start of RT3. There is a problem that it cannot be specified, or whether the game specified by the medal IN signal is a game after the start of RT3 or a game before the start of RT3 cannot be specified with certainty.

  In order to solve such a problem, a method of invalidating the betting number setting operation or the game starting operation of the next game until the end of the output period of the 7-lip display signal is conceivable. By doing so, although the output of the 7 lip display signal and the medal IN signal is not incurred, the progress of the game is delayed, and the betting number setting operation or the game starting operation is invalidated, There is also a possibility of giving a strange feeling to the person.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, control is started to output a 7 lip display signal as an external output signal at the end of the game immediately before the start of RT3, and even if the 7 lip display signal is being output, As in the case where the display signal is not output, the game is ended after outputting the medal IN signal and the medal OUT signal according to the progress of the game.

  Further, the 7-lip display signal is stopped at a specific timing that is not included in a predetermined period in which the medal IN signal or the medal OUT signal can be output, that is, the timing when the newly started game is ended after the output is started. Is done. It should be noted that when the end of the game has not passed 2000 ms since the start of the output of the 7-lip display signal, there is a possibility that the signal cannot be reliably specified by the external device as described above. Is stopped at a predetermined timing that is not included in a predetermined period during which the medal IN signal and the medal OUT signal can be output.

  As a result, the external device, for example, specifies that it is controlled by RT3 when the output of the 7 lip display signal is stopped when it is not specified that it is RT3, and the end timing is when one game ends. Is determined as a medal in RT3 and the end timing is the timing when the output control of the medal IN signal is ended. The medals specified from the medal IN signal and the medal OUT signal in the current game and the previous game are determined as medals in RT3.

  Here, the start timing and end timing of the 7 lip display signal output will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 are timing charts when the next game is finished after 2000 ms has elapsed since the game control of the game won in the special replay (7 rep) is finished and the output of the 7 lip display signal is started. Yes, FIG. 11 shows a case where no medals are paid out in the next game, and FIG. 12 shows a case where medals are paid out in the next game.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the output of the 7 lip display signal is started when the game control of the game won in the special replay is finished. Thereafter, the game start operation of the next game is performed, and when the next game is newly started, the medal IN signal is output for a predetermined period. When the game control of the game is finished, 7 lip display is performed. The signal output ends. The period during which the medal IN signal is output is determined to be constant according to the number of medals bet. As shown in FIG. 11, the period during which the medal IN signal is output when the bet number is 3 is 25 × 5 = 125 ms.

  In FIG. 12, since the medal payout has occurred in the next game, the game control is ended after the medal OUT signal is output for a predetermined period. The period during which the medal OUT signal is output is determined to be constant according to the number of medals paid out. The period during which the medal OUT signal is output when the number of payouts is 8 is 25 × (8 + 7) = 375 ms, as shown in FIG. When a medal payout occurs in a game in which the output of the 7 lip display signal is stopped, the output of the medal OUT signal is completed after a period in which the medal OUT signal is output after all reels have stopped. Later, the output of the 7 lip display signal is stopped.

  FIG. 13 is a timing chart when the next game is finished by the time 2000 ms elapses after the game control of the game won in the special replay is finished and the output of the 7-lip display signal is started. The output of the 7 lip display signal does not end even when the next game newly started after the start of output ends, and further after the game is started and the output of the medal IN signal for a predetermined period is completed. The output of the Lip display signal has been completed.

  On the other hand, when returning to the state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, when returning to the state during the output control of the 7 lip display signal, the output instruction of the 7 lip display signal is set before the return. A 7 lip display signal is output again.

  For this reason, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, even after the slot machine 1 is turned on, the 7-lip display signal is output again even when the 7-lip display signal is controlled to be output. On the side, the 7 lip display signal can be reliably received. FIG. 14 shows an example when the game is over after 2000 ms has elapsed since the start of the output of the 7 lip display signal, and FIG. 15 shows the lapse of 2000 ms after the start of the output of the 7 lip display signal. An example is shown when the game is over before the game is finished.

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 15, when the slot machine 1 is turned on and returns to the RT3 state, a 7-lip display signal is output even when the RT3 is not started or ended. Even when the store is opened with the RT3 state remaining, the external device can be made to recognize the RT3 as today's RT3.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 15, when the next game is finished by the time 2000 ms elapses after the output of the 7-lip display signal is started, the medal IN signal in the game is successively displayed. The example of stopping the output of the 7 lip display signal after completing the output has been described. However, when the medal IN signal and the medal OUT signal cannot be output and 2000 ms or more have elapsed. The output of the 7 lip display signal may be stopped at any timing as long as it is different from the timing at which it is stopped (in this embodiment, when the game control of the next game ends). In addition, when the next game is finished by 2000 ms after starting the output of the 7-lip display signal, as shown in FIG. 16, when 2000 ms has elapsed since the start of the output of the 7-lip display signal. Thus, the output of the 7-lip display signal may be stopped in a period in which the medal IN signal and the medal OUT signal cannot be output.

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

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a freeze command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout end to the sub control unit 91. A plurality of types of commands including a command, a gaming state command, a standby command, a stop command, an error command, a return command, a setting command, a setting confirmation command, and an operation detection command are transmitted.

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

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

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

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

  The freeze command is a command indicating that the control is performed in a freeze state, which will be described later, and a period during which the freeze control is performed, and is transmitted when the control is performed in the freeze state. In the present embodiment, when it is determined that 7 rips are won in Sd4 in the game processing shown in FIG. 9 and the RT3 is controlled, the control for setting the freeze state for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) is started. At the same time, a freeze command is transmitted. In this freeze state, on the side of the sub-control unit 91, notification that the RT3 is controlled and processing for selecting the notification mode in the RT3 are performed.

  In addition, in Sd2 in the game process shown in FIG. 9, a predetermined lottery winning combination (push order seven 7 described later) is won as long as the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time. Control for setting the freeze state over a period (for example, 10 seconds) is started, and a freeze command is transmitted. In this freeze state, an effect is given on the side of the sub-control unit 91 in order to win a 7-lip prize.

  Also, not only the control to RT3 and the specific lottery target winning, but also when a freeze lottery is performed to determine whether or not to control the freeze state when a predetermined condition is established, and when winning in the lottery The control for setting the freeze state for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) is started and a freeze command is transmitted.

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

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

  The winning determination command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line LN, whether or not a winning is received, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the winning. The winning determination is performed with all reels stopped. Sent after.

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

  The gaming state command is a command that can specify the gaming state of the next game and the type of RT, and is transmitted at the end of the game.

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

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state. After the predetermined gaming state, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted, the reset operation is performed, and the stop state is released. At that time, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

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

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

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

  The setting confirmation command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting confirmation state. A setting confirmation command that indicates the start of setting confirmation is transmitted when the setting confirmation state is entered. A confirmation command is sent.

  The operation detection command is a switch in which the detection state (on / off) has changed among the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R), whether the detection state has changed from off to on, This command indicates whether the state has changed from on to off and the detection state (on / off) of another switch, and is transmitted when the detection state of any of these operation switches has changed.

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the basic process, and the command data in the command buffer assigned to the non-initialized area is updated to the newly generated command data, and the serial communication circuit The data is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by being transferred to the transmission data register 561 of 511.

  The operation detection command is used when a change in the detection state of any switch is detected in the switch input determination process of the timer interrupt process (main) (when edge data of any switch is set). Is generated and stored in the operation detection command storage area, and when an operation detection command transmission request is set, transmission of the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command storage area is instructed, and a timer allocation executed thereafter In the command transmission process of the loading process (main), it is stored in the command buffer and transferred to the serial communication circuit 511 to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are aligned on any winning line. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There is a gamer. In addition, the winning combination includes a transition combination accompanied by a transition of the gaming state.

  In order for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to set a winning flag in the RAM 507 to win the internal lottery and allow the winning of the winning combination.

  FIG. 17 to FIG. 19 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a special outcome that is stopped on the winning line only when a predetermined small combination is missed. FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41.

  Among the winning combinations, the replaying combinations include eight types of replaying combinations of Lips 1 to 8 shown in FIGS. 17 and 18. Lip 1 is awarded when the combination of “Lip a / Lip b-Lip a / Lip b-Lip a / Lip b / Watermelon a / Watermelon b” is aligned on the winning line LN.

  In the description of the symbol combination in this embodiment, “/” indicates “or”, “−” indicates “adjacent reel separation”, the left indicates “the symbol of the left reel 2L”, and the middle. Indicates the “design of the middle reel 2C”, and the right indicates the “design of the right reel 2R”. Thus, for example, “lip a / lip b-lip a / lip b-lip a / lip b / watermelon a / watermelon b” means “lip a-lip a-lip a”, “ Lip a-Lip a-Lip b "," Lip a-Lip a-Watermelon a "," Lip a-Lip a-Watermelon b "," Lip a-Lip b-Lip a "," Lip a-Lip b- " “Lip b”, “Lip a-Lip b-Watermelon a”, “Lip a-Lip b-Watermelon b”, “Lip b-Lip a-Lip a”, “Lip b-Lip a-Lip b”, “Lip b-lip a-watermelon a "," lip b-lip a-watermelon b "," lip b-lip b-lip a "," lip b-lip b-lip b "," lip b-lip b-watermelon " “a” and “lip b-lip b-watermelon b” mean 16 kinds of symbol combinations.

  The lip 1 is also called a middle normal lip because the lip a or the lip b stops at least on the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C on the winning line LN.

  Lip 2 is awarded when the combination of “white 7a / white 7b / white 7c-white 7a / white 7b / white 7c-lip a / watermelon a / watermelon b” is aligned on the winning line LN. Lip 3 is awarded when a combination of “white 7a / white 7b / white 7c-lip a / lip b-white 7a / white 7b / white 7c” is arranged on the winning line LN.

  Lip 4 is awarded when the combination of “bell a / bell b-lip a / lip b-bell a” is aligned on the winning line LN. As shown in FIG. 21, after winning the lip 4 in RT1, it is controlled to RT2, which is more advantageous to the player than RT1. For this reason, Lip 4 is also referred to as a promotion Lip.

  Lip 5 is awarded when the combination of “Lip a / Lip b-Lip a / Lip b-Bell a” is aligned on the winning line LN. As shown in FIG. 21, after winning a lip 5 in RT2 or RT3, which is more advantageous to the player than RT1, it is controlled to RT1. For this reason, the lip 5 is also referred to as a tumbling lip.

  Lip 6 is awarded when a combination of “white 7a / white 7b / white 7c-white 7a / white 7b / white 7c-white 7a / white 7b / white 7c” is arranged on the winning line LN. The lip 6 is also called a middle lip 7 because it becomes a winning when the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” stops in the winning line LN.

  Lip 7 is awarded when the combination of “bell b / cherry / watermelon a-white 7a / white 7b / white 7c-bell a” is aligned on the winning line LN. Here, referring to FIG. 4, a white 7 is arranged at a position one above the bell b / cherry / watermelon a on the left reel 2L, and a white 7 is located at a position below the bell a on the right reel 2R. Since the middle reel 2C is white 7, when the symbol combination of the lip 7 is aligned with the winning line LN, the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is lowered to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM3. Become. For this reason, the lip 7 is also referred to as a lower right 7 lip.

  Lip 8 is awarded when a combination of “Lip a / Lip b-White 7a / White 7b / White 7c-Lip a / Watermelon a / Watermelon b” is aligned on the winning line LN. Here, referring to FIG. 4, a white 7 is arranged at a position below each of the lip a / lip b of the left reel 2L, and a position above the lip a / watermelon a / watermelon b of the right reel 2R. Since white 7 is arranged in the middle reel 2C and white 7 is white 7, when the symbol combination of Lip 8 is aligned with the winning line LN, the combination of “White 7-White 7-White 7” rises to the right, that is, the invalid line LM4. Will be aligned. For this reason, the lip 8 is also referred to as an upper right 7 lip.

  As described above, “7 Lip” is a collective term for the middle 7 Lip, the lower right 7 Lip, and the upper right 7 Lip. In this embodiment, when “white 7-white 7-white 7” is stopped on the winning line LN or the invalid line LM, it is notified that the remaining navigation stock exists as will be described later.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21, after winning 7 rips at RT1 or RT2, that is, after the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is stopped on the winning line LN or any invalid line LM. Is controlled to RT3 which is advantageous to the player.

  The symbols constituting the lips 1 to 8 are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, when one of the lips 1 to 8 is won in the internal lottery, as a rule, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, the selected lip (if more than one lip is won, It can be said that it is a role that can win a prize. As will be described later, when a plurality of lips are won, reel control is performed so that the lip corresponding to the operation procedure wins.

  When winning one of the replies 1-8, there is no payout of medals, but the next game can be started without setting the number of bets again, so the number of bets corresponding to the number of bets that need not be set in the next game This is essentially the same as when the medal is paid out.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning roles, the small roles include bell 1, bell 2, push order bell 1, push order bell 2, push order bell 3, push order bell 4, push order bell 5, push order bell 6, push order bell 7, Push order bell 8, cherry 1, cherry 2, cherry 3, watermelon 1, watermelon 2, watermelon 3, watermelon 4, one sheet 1, one sheet 2, one sheet 3 are included.

  Bell 1 is awarded when the combination of “Bell a / Bell b-Bell a-Bell a” is aligned on the winning line LN. Bell 1 is also called a middle bell because it becomes a winning when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” stops in the winning line LN.

  Bell 2 is awarded when a combination of “lip a / lip b-bell a-lip a / lip b” is arranged on the winning line LN. Bell 2 is also referred to as a lower right bell because a winning combination is stopped when the symbol that is won in the winning line LN stops when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” stops in the invalid line LM3.

  The symbols constituting each of the bell 1 and the bell 2 are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, when the bell 1 or the bell 2 is won in the internal lottery, as a rule, the winning bell 1 or the bell 2 can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R. I can say that.

  The push order bell 1 is awarded when the combination of “lip a-white 7a / white 7c-white 7a / white 7c” is aligned on the winning line LN. The push order bell 2 is awarded when the combination of “lip a-white 7a / white 7c-white 7b” is aligned on the winning line LN. The push order bell 3 is awarded when the combination of “lip a-white 7b-white 7a / white 7a” is aligned on the winning line LN. The push order bell 4 is awarded when the combination of “lip a-white 7b-white 7b” is aligned on the winning line LN.

  The push order bell 5 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-White 7a / White 7c-White 7a / White 7c” is aligned on the winning line LN. The push order bell 6 is awarded when the combination of “lip b-white 7a / white 7c-white 7b” is aligned on the winning line LN. The push order bell 7 is awarded when the combination of “lip b-white 7b-white 7a / white 7c” is aligned on the winning line LN. The pushing order bell 8 is awarded when the combination of “lip b-white 7b-white 7b” is aligned on the winning line LN.

  Each of the push order bells 1 to 8 becomes a winning when the symbol “Bell-Bell-Bell” stops on the invalid line LM1 when the winning symbol on the winning line LN stops. Say.

  The symbols constituting each of the push order bells 1 to 8 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, even if one of the push order bells 1 to 8 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, a stop switch at an appropriate timing according to the type of push order bell that is won among the push order bells 1 to 8 If 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated, the winning push order bell will not be won. When winning one of the bell 1, the bell 2, and the push order bells 1 to 8, 15 medals are paid out.

  Cherry 1 is awarded when a combination of “cherry-white 7a / white 7b / white 7c / bell a-lip a / watermelon a / watermelon b” is arranged on the winning line LN. The cherry 1 is also referred to as a middle-stage cherry because the cherry on the left reel 2L is placed on the winning line LN.

  Cherry 2 is awarded when a combination of “white 7c / watermelon b-lip a / lip b-bell a / watermelon b” is arranged on the winning line LN. Cherry 3 is awarded when a combination of “white 7c / watermelon b-bell a / cherry-any” is arranged on the winning line LN. Cherry 2 and Cherry 3 each receive a winning on the invalid line LM3 or LM4 because the “cherry” on the left reel 2L stops at the top or bottom when the winning symbol on the winning line LN stops. Also called cherry.

  Of the symbols constituting each of cherries 1 to 3, the symbol of the left reel 2L is not arranged within five frames. For this reason, even if one of the cherries 1 to 3 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switch 8L is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning cherry will not be won. When one of the cherries 1 to 3 is won, two medals are paid out.

  The watermelon 1 is awarded when the combination of “bell a-lip b-lip b / cherry” is arranged on the winning line LN. The watermelon 1 is also referred to as an upper watermelon because a winning combination is stopped by stopping the “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” combination in the invalid line LM1 when the winning symbol is stopped in the winning line LN.

  The watermelon 2 is awarded when the combination of “watermelon a / watermelon b-watermelon a / watermelon b-watermelon a / watermelon b” is aligned on the winning line LN. The watermelon 2 is also called a middle-stage watermelon because it becomes a winning when the “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” stops on the winning line LN.

  The watermelon 3 is awarded when a combination of “bell a-watermelon a / watermelon b-white 7a / white 7c” is arranged on the winning line LN. The watermelon 3 is also referred to as a lower right watermelon because a winning combination is stopped by stopping the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” in the invalid line LM3 when the winning symbol is stopped in the winning line LN.

  The watermelon 4 is awarded when a combination of “white 7a / cherry-watermelon a / watermelon b-lip b / cherry” is arranged on the winning line LN. The watermelon 4 is also referred to as an upper right watermelon because a winning combination is stopped by stopping the “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” combination in the invalid line LM4 when the winning symbol is stopped in the winning line LN.

  The symbols constituting each of the watermelons 1 to 4 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, even if one of the watermelons 1 to 4 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are set at an appropriate timing according to the type of the watermelon selected among the watermelons 1 to 4. If you do not operate, you will not win the winning watermelon. When one of the watermelons 1 to 4 is won, six medals are paid out.

  Each sheet 1 is awarded when the combination of “white 7b-watermelon b-cherry” is prepared. One sheet 2 is awarded when the combination of “white 7b-watermelon b-watermelon b” is aligned on the winning line LN. One sheet 3 is awarded when the combination of “white 7b-lip a / lip b-bell a” is aligned on the winning line LN.

  The symbols constituting each of 1 to 3 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, even if one of 1 to 3 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, the stop switch 8L at an appropriate timing according to one winning combination of 1 to 3 If the 8C and 8R are not operated, the winning single winning combination will not be won. When winning one of 1-3, one medal is paid out.

  Next, the special outcome will be described. Special rolls are won in games in which the winning bells 1-8 are selected among the small roles (winning one of the left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, and right bells 1-4 described below). In the case where none of the winning combinations that are being played can be generated (when they are missed), this is a specific combination of symbols that stops at the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the special items include right bell spilled eyes, middle bell spilled eyes, and left bell spilled eyes. The right bell spill-out means a symbol combination in which “lip a / lip b-white 7a / white 7b / white 7c-bell a” is stopped on the winning line LN. Middle spilled eyes refer to symbol combinations in which “Lip a / Lip b-Bell a-White 7a / White 7b / White 7c” is stopped on the winning line LN. The left bell spilled eye refers to a symbol combination in which "Bell a / Bell b-White 7a / White 7b / White 7c-White 7a / White 7b / White 7c" is stopped on the winning line LN.

  The right bell spilling is stopped when the winning combination in the internal lottery is a right bell described later and no winning can be generated. Further, the middle bell spilling is stopped when a winning combination in the internal lottery is a middle bell described later and a winning cannot be generated. Further, the left bell spilling is stopped when the winning combination in the internal lottery is a left bell described later and a winning cannot be generated.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 21, in RT0, RT2, and RT3, no winning is generated, and after the special outcome is stopped, it is controlled to RT1.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the lottery object combination read in the internal lottery, the number of determination values of the lottery object combination, and the reel control in the game winning the lottery object combination will be described. In this embodiment, depending on whether the gaming state is RT0 to RT3, the winning combination and the winning probability thereof are different. In FIG. 22, the vertical column indicates the types of lottery object combinations that can be read out by internal lottery, and the horizontal column indicates combinations of winning combinations, lottery game states, and reel control for each lottery object role. The contents are shown.

  The lottery target combination is provided with an internal lottery for only one winning combination and an internal lottery for a plurality of winning combinations at the same time. The internal lottery corresponding to the lottery target combination is shown in the winning combination column.

  For example, in the internal lottery, when a common bell is read out of the lottery subject, a winning / no-win lottery is performed for the winning combination corresponding to the common bell, and when the left bell 1 is read out, the left A winning / failing lottery is performed for all of the winning combinations corresponding to the bell 1, the bell 2, the push order bell 1, and the push order bell 4. Similarly, left bell 2-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, middle cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, normal lip, confirmed When each of Seven, Ascending Lips 1 to 5, Maintenance Rolls 1 to 3 and Push Orders 7 to 7 is read in the internal lottery, a combination of winning combinations corresponding to the read lottery target combination is displayed. The selected winning combination or combination of winning combinations will be drawn.

  In the gaming state column corresponding to the lottery target role, a circle indicates that the lottery target role is read out in the internal lottery when the gaming state is in effect, and an x symbol indicates the internal state when the gaming state is in effect. This indicates that the lottery target combination is not read in the lottery.

  Moreover, the numerical value shown below (circle) shows the number of judgment values. An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” corresponding to a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery subject for which “256” is set as the number of determination values is 256/65536. In the internal lottery, if no winning lottery is won, the game is lost.

  When the gaming state is RT0, common bell, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, middle cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, weak watermelon, strong The watermelon and the normal lip are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT1, common bell, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, middle cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, weak watermelon, strong Watermelon, normal lip, fixed seven, uplift lip 1-5, and push order seven 7 are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT2, common bell, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, middle cherries, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, weak watermelon, strong Watermelon, normal lip, maintenance lip 1 to 3 and push order 7 to 6 are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT3, common bell, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, middle cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, weak watermelon, strong Watermelon, normal lip, maintenance lip 1 to 3 and push order 7 to 6 are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  In any gaming state of RT0 to RT3, common bell, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, middle tier cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, weak Watermelons and strong watermelons are determined as lottery targets, and a common number of determination values is determined regardless of the gaming state. That is, the winning probability of winning a small role in the internal lottery is constant regardless of the gaming state. Note that the winning probability of winning a small role in the internal lottery may be determined so as to differ depending on the set value.

  Moreover, when comparing the number of determination values of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4, the left bell 1 to 4 is smaller than the middle bell 1 to 4 and the right bell 1 to 4, The winning probability is set to be low.

  In addition, when comparing the number of judgment values of weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, weak watermelon, and strong watermelon, each of the lottery roles marked with “weak” (weak cherry, weak one, weak The lottery target role (strong cherry, strong one, strong watermelon) with “strong” is smaller than the watermelon, and the winning probability is set lower. In addition, when the number of judgment values of the middle cherry, the weak cherry, and the strong cherry are compared, the middle cherry is set to be the smallest and the winning probability is the lowest.

  As will be described later, AT lottery is performed when winning a middle tier cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, and when a lottery target with “weak” attached is selected If the winning lottery with “strong” is selected, the AT will be won with a higher probability, and if the winning lottery with “strong” is won, the AT will win with a higher probability To do. As a result, winning a lottery subject with a “strong” than a lottery subject with a “weak”, and winning a middle-tier cherry than a lottery subject with a “strong” On the other hand, the expectation that the player has can be enhanced.

  Next, the number of determination values of normal lip, confirmed seven, uplift lip 1-5, sustain lip 1-3, and push order seven 1-7 are compared for each gaming state. The probability of winning one of the regame players is the highest in RT3, followed by RT2 and RT1, and the number of determination values is set so that RT0 is the lowest.

  Further, when comparing the number of determination values of the uplift lip 1 to 5 in RT1, the upturn lip 1 is smaller than the uplift lip 2 to 5, and the winning probability is set to be lower. In RT1, although the probability is very low, the confirmed seven and the push order seven are won. For this reason, it is possible to shift directly from RT1 to RT3 without going through RT2. Therefore, during RT1, it is possible to have a sense of expectation and a sense of premiere for winning the confirmed seven and the push order seven.

  Note that the push order seven 7 has a different number of determination values set according to the set value, and “10” is set with respect to the set value 1, and each time the set value increases by 1, the determination value increases by two. The number is set, and “20” is set for the setting value 6. As a result, it can be said that the higher the set value, the more advantageous for the player.

  Further, when the number of determination values of the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 at RT2 is compared, the maintenance roll 1 is smaller than the maintenance rolls 2 and 3, and the winning probability is set to be low. On the other hand, the number of determination values of push order 7 to 6 in RT2 is the same value, and is set to have the same winning probability.

  Further, the number of determination values of the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 in RT3 is larger than that in the case of RT2, and conversely, in the case of RT2, the maintenance roll 1 is more than the maintenance rolls 2 and 3. It is large and is set so that the winning probability of the maintenance roll 1 is high. On the other hand, the number of determination values of push order sevens 1 to 6 in RT3 is set to be smaller than that in RT2 and the winning probability is low.

  Next, the contents of the reel control will be described. Control for stopping the winning combination determined in accordance with the type of the winning winning combination (winning winning combination) and the operating procedure of the stop switches 8L to 8R in the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames. Done.

  When one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is elected, the reel on which the stop operation is first performed (the first stopped reel) is the left reel. Depending on whether the reel is 2L, middle reel 2C, or right reel 2R, control is performed so that bell 1 or bell 2 is aligned and stopped within the draw range of up to four frames on the winning line.

  When the left bell 1 is won and the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, control is performed to stop the bell 2 in the winning small role in alignment with the winning line LN. On the other hand, when the left bell 1 is elected and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the push order bell 1 or the push order bell 4 of the elected small roles on the winning line LN within the pullable range. Control to stop at the same time. As described above, the symbols constituting the push order bell 1 and the push order bell 4 are not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, respectively. Therefore, when each of the stop switches 8L to 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to either the push order bell 1 or the push order bell 4, the corresponding push order bell 1 or push order bell 4 is won. However, if the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, control is performed so that the left bell spilled out of the special outcome is aligned with the winning line LN without winning.

  Similarly, in the game in which any of the left bells 2 to 4 is won, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the control for stopping the bell 2 in the winning small role in line with the winning line LN is stopped. To do. On the other hand, when any one of the left bells 2 to 4 is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the pushing order bells of the selected small roles are placed on the winning line LN within the pullable range. Control to stop them together. As described above, none of the symbols constituting the push order bell are arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, when each of the stop switches 8L to 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to the selected pressing order bell, the corresponding pressing order bell can be won, but the stopping operation is not performed at an appropriate timing. In some cases, control is performed so that the left bell spilled out of the special outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN without stopping.

  The same applies when one of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4 is won. In other words, if the first stop reel in the game that is elected to any of the middle bells 1 to 4 is the middle reel 2C, the symbol combination of the bell 1 of the elected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN. In the case of a reel other than the middle reel 2C, the winning combination of the push order bells of the push order bells 1 to 8 is drawn into the winning line LN within the drawable range. When the control is performed and the winning combination of the push order bells cannot be pulled into the winning line LN and stopped, the middle bell spilling out of the special outcomes is controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN.

  Further, when the first stop reel in the game in which any of the right bells 1 to 4 is won is the right reel 2R, the symbol combination of the bell 1 among the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN. If the reel is a reel other than the right reel 2R, the winning combination of the push order bells of the push order bells 1 to 8 is drawn into the winning line LN within the drawable range and stopped. When the control is performed and the symbol combination of the selected push order bell cannot be drawn into the winning line LN and stopped, the right bell spilled out of the special outcomes are controlled so as to be aligned with the winning line LN.

  As described above, when one of the left bells 1 to 4 is won, reel control is performed so as to surely win the bell 2 when the left reel 2L is first stopped. When the first stop is performed, the reel control is performed so that the selected push order bell is awarded only when the pull-in is possible, and when the pull-in is not possible, all are dropped and the special outcome is derived.

  When one of the middle bells 1 to 4 is won, reel control is performed so that the bell 1 is surely won when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time. When it is stopped, the reel control is performed so that the winning push bell is awarded only when the pull-in is possible, and when the pull-in is not possible, all of the push-out bells are dropped and the special outcome is derived.

  When one of the right bells 1 to 4 is won, reel control is performed so that the bell 1 is surely won when the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time. When it is stopped, the reel control is performed so that the winning push bell is awarded only when the pull-in is possible, and when the pull-in is not possible, all of the push-out bells are dropped and the special outcome is derived.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the first stop reel for surely winning the bell 1 or 2 is made different depending on whether the left bell is won, the middle bell is won, or the right bell is won. Accordingly, the operation procedure for winning (a winning operation procedure) and the operation procedure for avoiding the derivation of the special outcome can be varied.

  As described above, the winning probability of the left bell is set to be lower than that of the middle bell and the right bell. Further, as described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, if the left reel 2L is not stopped for the first time when the production state is not AT, the left penalty is imposed by giving a predetermined penalty disadvantageous to the player. The reel 2L is designed to stop for the first time. For this reason, it is difficult to reliably win the bell when not winning the AT, particularly when the middle bell or the right bell is won. Therefore, even if it is a case where it is controlled to RT2 when it is not during AT, the special outcome is stopped with a high probability, so that it is difficult to maintain the RT2. On the other hand, when the production state is AT, the penalty is not imposed by not stopping the left reel 2L for the first time. Therefore, the operation according to the navigation production when the left bell, the middle bell, and the right bell are won. By performing the stop operation according to the procedure, it is possible to reliably win the bell and to avoid falling to RT1.

  In a game where the middle cherries are won, reel control is performed so that the cherries on the left reel 2L are stopped only on the pay line LN. On the other hand, in a game in which a weak cherry or a strong cherry is won, reel control is performed so that the cherry on the left reel 2L is stopped at the upper or lower stage. Thus, when the cherry on the left reel 2L stops at the middle stage and a cherry prize is generated, the player can be informed that the middle stage cherry has been won, and the cherry on the left reel 2L stops at the upper stage or the lower stage. When a cherry prize is generated, it is possible to notify the player that the player has won the weak cherry or the strong cherry instead of the middle cherry.

  Also, only in the game where the strong cherry is won, on the invalid line where the cherry of the left reel 2L is stopped, the cherry of each of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R is stopped, and “cherry-cherry-cherry” is played. The reel control for stopping can be performed. As a result, when the cherry on the left reel 2L stops at the upper or lower stage and “cherry-cherry-cherry” is stopped on the invalid line where the cherry is stopped, the strong cherry is won instead of the weak cherry. This can be notified to the player.

  In a game that is won by a weak one, a predetermined weak chance (for example, “white 7b-watermelon b-cherry” in the winning line LN, etc.), which is different from the special appearance, is selected from the combination of outliers. Reel control to stop. In addition, in a game that is won by a strong one, among the combinations of outlier symbols, a predetermined strong chance item (for example, “White 7b-Watermelon b” in the winning line LN, which is different from the special appearance and the weak chance item). Reel control to stop watermelon b "etc.). Reel control is performed so that the chance can be stopped not only when the weak one or strong one is missed, but also when the middle tier cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak watermelon, strong watermelon etc. are missed It is.

  In a game where a weak watermelon is selected, the watermelon 3 or 4 is given priority over the watermelon 1 within the drawable range, and the watermelon 3 or 4 is drawn into the winning line LN, the lower right watermelon or the upper right watermelon is stopped, and the watermelons 3 and 4 are drawn. If it is not possible, the watermelon 1 cannot be pulled in. Therefore, the reel control for stopping the weak chance or the strong chance mentioned above is performed.

  In a game where a strong watermelon is selected, the watermelon 1 or 2 is prioritized over the watermelon 3 or 4 within the drawable range, and the watermelon 1 or 2 is drawn into the winning line LN, the watermelon is stopped at the upper stage or the middle stage, and the watermelon 1 or 2 is drawn. If it cannot, the watermelons 3 and 4 are pulled in. If the watermelons 3 and 4 cannot be pulled in, reel control is performed to stop the weak chance or the strong chance.

  In a game in which a normal lip is won, reel control is performed so that the lip 1 is drawn into the winning line LN and the lip is stopped in the middle stage regardless of the operation procedure. In a game where the confirmed seven is won, reel control is performed to stop “white 7-white 7-white 7” on the winning line LN or the invalid lines LM3, 4 regardless of the operation procedure.

  Further, when any one of the promotion lips 1 to 5 is won, the promotion is made depending on whether the first stopped reel is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R. Control for winning a Lip 4 which is a Lip is performed.

  In the game that is selected for the uplift Lip 1, if the first stop reel is the left reel 2L, reel control is performed to stop the Lip 4 pattern combination in line with the winning line LN. In the case of the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R other than 2L, reel control is performed to win the lip 5 which is a fall lip.

  When the middle reel 2C is stopped first in the game that is elected for the upturning lip 2, and then stopped in the order of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, among the elected re-game players, Reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination aligned with the winning line LN. When the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the lip 1 is won, and when the operation is stopped by any other operation procedure, the lip 5 is set. Reel control for winning.

  When the middle reel 2C is first stopped in the game that is elected for the uplifting lip 3, and then stopped in the order of the right reel 2R and the left reel 2L, The reel control is performed so that the symbol combination is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, Lip 1 is awarded, and when it is stopped by any other operation procedure, Lip 5 is awarded. Reel control is performed.

  If the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time in the game that is elected for the upturning rip 4, and then the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C are stopped in that order, The reel control is performed so that the symbol combination is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, Lip 1 is awarded, and when it is stopped by any other operation procedure, Lip 5 is awarded. Reel control is performed.

  If the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time in the game elected for the uplifting lip 5, and then the middle reel 2C and the left reel 2L are stopped in that order, the rep 4 The reel control is performed so that the symbol combination is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the lip 1 is awarded, and when the operation is stopped by a procedure other than these, the lip 5 is set. Reel control for winning.

  When winning a lip 5 which is a fall lip in RT1, RT1 is maintained, and therefore, in terms of whether or not the gaming state is shifted, it is the same as when lip 1 wins. As described above, the operation procedure for winning the lip 4 which is the promotion lip can be varied depending on which of the promotion lip 1 to 5 is won.

  As described above, the winning probability of the rising lip 1 is set to be lower than that of the rising lip 2-5. On the other hand, as described above, the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment is designed so that the left reel 2L is first stopped during non-AT. For this reason, when not in AT, it can be controlled to RT2 when winning the promotion lip 1, but when the promotion lip 2-5 is won, the promotion lip can not be substantially won and the RT2 is controlled. It becomes difficult. On the other hand, when the production state is AT, a penalty is not imposed by not stopping the left reel 2L for the first time, so the stop operation is performed according to the operation procedure according to the navigation production when winning the uplifting lip. As a result, the promotion lip can be reliably won and the RT2 can be surely controlled.

  In addition, when one of the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 is won, the game depends on whether the first stopped reel is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R. Control is performed for winning Lip 1 which is a normal lip without state transition, or control for winning Lip 5 which is a falling lip with transition to RT1.

  When the first stop reel in the game in which the maintenance roll 1 is won is the left reel 2L, the reels that are stopped by aligning the symbol combination of Lip 1 with the winning line LN among the selected re-playing players Control is performed, and if the reel is the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R other than the left reel 2L, reel control for winning the lip 5 is performed.

  If the first stop reel in the game in which the maintenance roll 2 is won is the middle reel 2C, the reel that stops the combination of the symbols of the Lip 1 in the winning line LN among the selected re-playing players. Control is performed, and if it is the left reel 2L or the right reel 2R other than the middle reel 2C, the reel control for winning the lip 5 is performed.

  When the first stop reel in the game in which the maintenance roll 3 is elected is the right reel 2R, the reels that are stopped by aligning the symbol combination of the Lip 1 in the winning line LN among the selected re-game players Control is performed, and if it is the left reel 2L or the middle reel 2C other than the right reel 2R, reel control for winning the lip 5 is performed.

  Thus, depending on which of the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 is won, the operation procedure for winning the normal Lip 1 and the fall 5 Lip 5 can be varied.

  Note that, as described above, in RT2, the winning probability of the maintenance roll 1 is set to be lower than that of the maintenance rolls 2 and 3. On the other hand, as described above, the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment is designed so that the left reel 2L is first stopped during non-AT. For this reason, when the maintenance roll 1 is won when the AT is not in the AT, the fall fall winning can be avoided, but when the maintenance roll 2 or 3 is won, the fall slip winning cannot be substantially avoided and Even if it is controlled to RT2 during AT, it becomes difficult to maintain RT2. On the other hand, when the production state is AT, a penalty is not imposed by not stopping the left reel 2L for the first time. Therefore, the stop operation is performed according to the operation procedure according to the navigation production when the maintenance roll is won. As a result, it is possible to reliably avoid the falling lip winning a prize and to maintain the control to RT2.

  In addition, when one of the pressing orders 7 to 6 is elected, according to the stop operation order, the control for winning any one of the lips 6 to 8 that is 7 lips with the transition to RT3, Control is performed to win any one of Lips 1 to 3 that is not accompanied by a game state transition.

  In the game where the pushing order Seven 1 is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of left middle right, the control of stopping the combination of the symbols of the Lip 6 among the selected re-playing players on the winning line LN. If the stop operation is performed in the other order, control is performed to win one of Lips 1 to 3.

  In a game in which the pressing order Seven 2 is won, when a stop operation is performed in the order of left and right, the control of stopping the combination of symbols of the Lip 6 among the selected re-playing players on the winning line LN is stopped. If the stop operation is performed in the other order, the control for winning Lip 1 or Lip 2 is performed.

  In the game in which the pressing order Seven 3 is won, when the stop operation is performed in the middle and right and left order, the control is performed so that the combination of symbols of the Lip 6 among the selected re-playing players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If the stop operation is performed in the other order, the control for winning one of the replies 1 to 3 is performed.

  In the game where the push order 7 is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of middle right and left, the control of stopping the combination of the symbols of the rep 8 among the selected re-players on the winning line LN is stopped. If the stop operation is performed in the other order, the control for winning one of the replies 1 to 3 is performed.

  In the game where the push order 7 is won, when the stop operation is performed in the middle of the right and left, the control is performed so that the combination of symbols of Lip 8 among the selected re-playing players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If the stop operation is performed in any other order, control is performed to win Lip 2 or Lip 3.

  In the game in which the pressing order 7 is won, if the stop operation is performed in the middle of the right, left and right, the control of stopping the combination of symbols of Lip 8 among the selected re-playing players on the winning line LN. If the stop operation is performed in the other order, control is performed to win one of Lips 1 to 3.

  As described above, the operation procedure for winning either Lip 6 or 8 which is 7 Lips can be varied depending on which of the pressing orders 7 to 6 is won.

  Note that, as described above, the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment is designed so that the left reel 2L is first stopped during non-AT. For this reason, when the player is not in the AT, the lip 6 can be won when the winning order 7 or 1 is won. However, when the winning order 7 to 6 is selected, both of the rep 6 and 8 are practically used. It is difficult to win a prize and it becomes difficult to be controlled by RT3. On the other hand, when the production state is AT, a penalty is not imposed by not stopping the left reel 2L for the first time. Therefore, in RT2, the operation according to the navigation production when the winning order 7 to 6 is won. By performing the stop operation according to the procedure, 7 lips can be reliably won and can be controlled by RT3.

  In a game in which the pressing order seven 7 is won, when the first stop reel is the left reel 2L, one of the symbol combinations of rep 6 to 8 among the selected re-playing players is selected as the winning line LN. The control is performed so that the lip 1 is awarded if the reel is other than the left reel 2L. As described above, in RT1 in which the push order 7 is an object of the internal lottery, if the push order 7 is won, the left reel 2L is stopped first, so that any one of Lips 6 to 8 is surely made. Win a prize and move to RT3. For this reason, regardless of whether or not the production state is AT, when the winning order 7 is won, any one of the lips 6 to 8 can be won and the RT 3 can be controlled. This is the same when winning a confirmed seven.

  When the winning order 7 is won in the internal lottery, the game is controlled to a freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed by not effectively accepting the operation of the stop switches 8L to 8R for a predetermined period. An effect is given that encourages the player to win one of -8 and be controlled by RT3.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 performs an internal lottery for the lottery target combination corresponding to the gaming state, performs reel control according to the lottery result and the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L to 8R, and pays out medals according to the display result. And game state transition. Further, the main control unit 41 transmits a command to the effect control board 90 according to the progress of the game.

  Here, referring again to FIG. 21, the flow of the game will be described together. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, after the setting change state is completed, the slot machine 1 is controlled to RT0. Since it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state, at RT0, it is not controlled by AT and the navigation effect is not executed. As described above, since the navigation effect is not executed at RT0, it is highly probable when winning at any one of left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, and right bell 1-4 at RT0. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the special outcome is stopped on the winning line LN and the special outcome is not stopped and is not shifted to RT1 indefinitely by dropping the bell and the push order bell. In RT1 to RT3, the game flow is as described below depending on whether or not AT is in progress.

  First, the flow of the game when not in AT will be described. As described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is designed so that the left reel 2L is first stopped when the AT is not being performed in RT0 to RT3. For this reason, when the player is not in the AT, the player performs a stop operation so as to stop the left reel 2L for the first time. As a result, the game flow is as follows.

  In RT1, when winning in Lip 4 or Lip 6-8, the process proceeds to RT2 or RT3. In order to win Lip 4 or Lip 6-8, as shown in FIG. 22, win the confirmed 7 or push order 7 or win any of the advance Lips 1-5 and promote the Lip It is necessary to stop the operation procedure.

  However, the winning probabilities for confirmed seven and push order seven are set very low. For this reason, it is very unlikely that the winners of Lips 6-8 will win by winning the confirmed seven or the push order seven. In addition, the winning probability of the promotion lip 1 to be awarded the promotion lip when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time is set to be lower than the winning probability of the other promotion lip 2-5. For this reason, it cannot be said that winning the promotion lips 1 to 5 is highly likely to win the lip 4 which is the promotion lip. Therefore, as long as the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the possibility of shifting to RT2 is low.

  Further, even if the left reel 2L is first stopped at RT1 and the lip 4 is fortunately won and controlled by RT2, it is set so that it is difficult to maintain control of the RT2. That is, among the push order bells, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the winning probabilities of the left bells 1 to 4 that become the bell winning are higher than the winning probabilities of the other intermediate bells 1 to 4 and right bells 1 to 4 The maintenance roll 1 is set so as to be extremely low, and the special roll is stopped with a high probability, and among the maintenance rolls 1 to 3, the Lip 1 is stopped when the left reel 2L is first stopped. The winning probability is set to be lower than the winning probabilities of the other maintenance rolls 2 and 3, and Lip 1 cannot be won with a high probability, and the fall lip wins. For this reason, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, most of the games when not in the AT are consumed at RT1.

  While not in AT, after the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, after winning the final 7 or push order 7 in RT1 and winning one of rips 6-8, or after making a promotion lip winning in RT1, In RT2, if the winning order 7 or 1 is won and one of the lips 6 to 8 is won, and if it is fortunately controlled to RT3, the navigation stock described later is added at this point and the AT is controlled. When the control is performed by RT3 when not in the AT, the navigation stock may not be provided and the AT may not be controlled. In this case, it is difficult to maintain the control to RT3.

  Next, the flow of the game during the AT will be described. In RT1, a navigation effect is performed to specify an operation procedure for winning Lip 4 or Lip 6-8 when winning one of Confirmed Seven, Push Order Seven 7, and Ascending Lip 1-5. Is done. For this reason, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by Lip 4 winning and to RT3 by Lip 6-8 winning.

  In RT2, when any one of the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning Lip 1 which is a normal lip is executed. For this reason, RT2 can be maintained by Lip 1 winning by performing stop operation according to a navigation effect.

  Furthermore, in RT2, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning Lip 6 or Lip 8 is executed when one of the pressing orders 7 to 6 is won. For this reason, by performing stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT3 by Lip 6 or 8 winning.

  In RT3, similarly to RT2, when one of the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning the normal Lip 1 is executed. For this reason, RT2 can be maintained by Lip 1 winning by performing stop operation according to a navigation effect.

  Also, at least at RT1-3, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, middle cherries, weak cherries, strong cherries, weak one, strong one, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, When a lottery winning combination that cannot be won if the stop operation is not performed according to a predetermined operating procedure is won, a navigation effect is performed to identify an operating procedure that is advantageous to the player according to the lottery winning combination. . For this reason, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to prevent a small part from being missed and to reliably acquire medals. Further, it is possible to maintain the control to the currently controlled gaming state by avoiding the special event from being stopped.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the navigation effect is executed so that it is controlled by RT3 and maintained at RT3 when it is during AT. Most of the games will be digested at RT3. In this embodiment, the state controlled by the AT in RT3 that is advantageous to the player is particularly called assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART).

  Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

  The reception buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands so that a plurality of commands can be accumulated.

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

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

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

  In particular, in this embodiment, when the betting number setting operation is performed during the execution of the effect, that is, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a BET command indicating that the bet number has been set, Is to be canceled. For this reason, if the player wants to proceed to the next game rather than seeing the production to the end, the production is canceled and the next game can be started. There is no. Further, when a credit or betting amount adjustment operation is performed during the performance, that is, after the sub-control unit 91 receives a game state command indicating the end of the game, it receives an internal winning command indicating the start of the game. When the payout start command is received before, the effect being executed is stopped. Credits and bets are settled when the game is finished. In such a case, the production is continued unnecessarily even though there is an intention to finish the game by ending the performance being executed. It is designed not to be overwhelmed.

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

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the left reel 2L is first stopped based on the reel stop command received during the non-AT, and performs control for giving a predetermined penalty according to the determination result. . The predetermined penalty is, for example, restricting the AT from being controlled over a predetermined period (2000 games), changing an AT winning probability in an AT lottery described later to a low probability, or not performing an AT lottery. This refers to performing control that is disadvantageous to the player.

  Note that there may be a case where the left reel 2L cannot be stopped for the first time due to a simple operation error. In such a case, a penalty is also imposed on a bona fide player. In order to solve this, when a predetermined penalty condition that can be inferred that the player has intentionally stopped the reels other than the left reel 2L in the first stop intentionally is satisfied, a penalty control is performed. It may be.

  The predetermined penalty condition is satisfied, for example, when the number of times that the reels other than the left reel 2L are first stopped until the predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games) is reached reaches a predetermined number (5 times). Also, based on the internal winning command, the winning determination command, and the gaming state command received during the non-AT, the winning combination that does not win is won as long as the left reel 2L is first stopped according to the gaming state. Or when the number of times determined in this way reaches the predetermined number of times (5 times) before the predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games) is consumed. Note that the winning combination that does not win as long as the left reel 2L is first stopped according to the gaming state corresponds to, for example, Bell 1 or a falling lip during RT1, and Bell 1 or maintenance during RT2. For example, Lip 1 at the time of winning the lip 2 or 3 and Lip 6-8 at the time of winning the order 7-3.

  Next, processing related to AT among processing performed on the sub-control unit 91 side will be described. The sub-control unit 91 controls the effect state to AT according to the gaming state, and performs AT-related processing for executing the navigation effect.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs AT lottery to determine whether or not to control the AT by executing AT-related processing. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a predetermined AT lottery condition is satisfied based on a command from the main control unit 41, and AT lottery is executed when the predetermined AT lottery condition is satisfied. The AT lottery includes a navigation grant lottery that determines whether or not the number of navigation stocks is given, and a navigation stock lottery that decides the number of navigation stocks to be given.

  The number of navigation stocks indicates a period during which the AT can be controlled. By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks, the game is controlled by the AT until the game is consumed for a predetermined period (for example, 50 games after being controlled by RT3), during which the navigation effect can be executed. For this reason, it can be said that the greater the determined number of navigation stocks, the higher the degree of advantage for the player because the AT is controlled over a longer period.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining an AT lottery table used for AT lottery. The AT lottery condition is established by a combination of a gaming state, a production state, and other conditions such as a winning situation and a game progress situation. The sub-control unit 91 wins the AT according to the winning probability set in the established AT lottery condition, and when the AT is won, the sub-control unit 91 gives the number of navigation stocks according to the distribution ratio.

  The first AT lottery condition is satisfied when one of the weak cherry, the weak one, and the weak watermelon is won when the gaming state is RT0 to 3, regardless of whether or not the AT is in progress. When the 1st AT lottery condition is established, AT wins with a probability of 3%. When AT wins, the number of granted navigation stocks becomes “1” with a probability of 50%, “2” with a probability of 30%, It is determined as “3” with a probability of 20%. The AT lottery is randomly performed according to a set probability or distribution rate using, for example, random numbers. Therefore, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired when the first AT lottery condition is satisfied is (1 × 0.5 + 2 × 0.3 + 3 × 0.2) × 0.03 = 0.051.

  The second AT lottery condition is satisfied when one of the strong cherries, the strong one, and the strong watermelon is won when the gaming state is RT0 to 3, regardless of whether or not the AT is in progress. When the 2nd AT lottery condition is established, AT is won with a probability of 10%, and when the AT is won, the number of granted navigation stocks is “1” with a probability of 30%, “2” with a probability of 30%, It is determined as “3” with a probability of 20%, “4” with a probability of 10%, and “5” with a probability of 10%. Therefore, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired when the second AT lottery condition is satisfied is (1 × 0.3 + 2 × 0.3 + 3 × 0.2 + 4 × 0.1 + 5 × 0.1) × 0. 1 = 0.24.

  The third AT lottery condition is satisfied when the middle cherry is won when the gaming state is RT0 to 3 regardless of whether or not the AT is in progress. When the 3rd AT lottery condition is satisfied, AT is won with a probability of 30%. When AT is won, the number of granted Navi stocks is “1” with a probability of 20%, “2” with a probability of 20%. It is determined as “3” with a probability of 30%, “4” with a probability of 20%, and “5” with a probability of 10%. Therefore, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired when the third AT lottery condition is satisfied is (1 × 0.2 + 2 × 0.2 + 3 × 0.3 + 4 × 0.2 + 5 × 0.1) × 0. 3 = 0.84.

  The fourth AT lottery condition is non-AT other than AT, and when the game state is RT1, the winning 7 or push order 7 is won, and when the game state is RT2, the push order 1 Or it is established when 2 is won. In other words, the 4th AT lottery condition is satisfied when the winning situation is such that 7 lips can be won even if the left reel 2L is first stopped.

  When the 4th AT lottery condition is satisfied, the AT is won with a probability of 100%, and the number of granted navigation stocks is “1” with a probability of 40%, “2” with a probability of 30%, and “20” with a probability of 20%. “3” and “4” with a probability of 10%. Therefore, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired when the fourth AT lottery condition is satisfied is (1 × 0.4 + 2 × 0.3 + 3 × 0.2 + 4 × 0.1) × 1.0 = 2. 0.

  For example, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the controlled gaming state and winning status based on the gaming status command and the internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and determines whether the AT is in progress based on the AT flag set during the AT. Whether or not the first to fourth AT lottery conditions are satisfied is determined.

  The first to fourth AT lottery conditions have been described with respect to an example established by winning a predetermined winning combination. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be established by winning a predetermined winning combination. . For example, the first AT lottery condition may be satisfied by winning the cherry 2 or 3.

  In addition, the first to fourth AT lottery conditions have been described with respect to an example where the winning probability and the allocation ratio are the same regardless of whether the AT is in the AT or the non-AT. The winning probability and the distribution rate may be varied depending on whether or not it is in the middle. For example, the navigation grant lottery is performed with a higher winning probability when the player is in the AT than when the player is not in the AT, and the expected number of Navi stocks when the player is in the AT is not in the non-AT state. Navi stock number lottery may be performed so that becomes larger.

  The fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied when a non-AT other than AT is in progress and the gaming state is RT1 to 3, and 1000 games have been consumed since the end of the previous ART. When the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied, AT is won with a probability of 100%, and the number of granted navigation stocks is determined to be “1” with a probability of 60% and “2” with a probability of 40%. Therefore, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired when the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied is (1 × 0.6 + 2 × 0.4) × 1.0 = 1.4.

  The sub-control unit 91 specifies the end of the ART based on the AT flag set during the AT, and the post-end game for specifying the number of games digested from the end of the ART based on the gaming state command from the main control unit 41 The number is counted, based on the number of games after the end, whether or not 1000 games have been consumed since the end of the previous ART is determined, and the success or failure of the fifth AT lottery condition is determined.

  The sixth AT lottery condition is satisfied when one of the pressing orders 7 to 6 is won during an ART in which the gaming state is RT3 and the production state is AT. When the 6th AT lottery condition is established, AT is won with a probability of 5%, and when the AT is won, the number of granted navigation stocks is “1” with a probability of 20%, “2” with a probability of 20%, It is determined as “3” with a probability of 20%, “4” with a probability of 20%, and “5” with a probability of 20%. Therefore, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired when the sixth AT lottery condition is satisfied is (1 × 0.2 + 2 × 0.2 + 3 × 0.2 + 4 × 0.2 + 5 × 0.2) × 0. 05 = 0.15.

  For example, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the controlled gaming state and winning status based on the gaming status command and the internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and determines whether the AT is in progress based on the AT flag set during the AT. Whether or not the sixth AT lottery condition is successful is determined.

  When the number of navigation stocks of 1 or more is determined in the AT lottery, the sub control unit 91 stores the number of navigation stocks in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The sub-control unit 91 specifies whether to control to AT based on the presence / absence of the number of navigation stocks in the RAM 91c. When the number of navigation stocks remains, and when the number of navigation stocks is further acquired by AT lottery, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the remaining number of navigation stocks. In this embodiment, the AT is controlled in accordance with the total number of navigation stocks determined by the AT lottery.

  When the navigation stock is acquired during the non-AT, the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT when a predetermined AT start condition is satisfied. The predetermined AT start condition is satisfied when a specific winning situation is reached. As an example of a specific winning situation, for example, when it is non-AT and during RT1, it is established when one of the uplift lip 1-5 is won, during non-AT and during RT2 In some cases, it is established when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, the right bell 1 to 4, the maintenance rolls 1 to 3, and the push order 7 to 6 is won.

  Further, when the fourth or fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied, the number of navigation stocks is always given in the AT lottery. For this reason, the AT start condition when the fourth or fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied is satisfied when the game where the fourth or fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied is completed, and the next game is controlled to the AT.

  The sub-control unit 91 stores an AT flag indicating that it is AT in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c and stores it in the AT when the AT start condition is satisfied when the non-AT and one or more navigation stocks are given. Control.

  Note that the AT start conditions are not limited to those established according to the winning situation, but after performing predetermined continuous effects over a plurality of games triggered by the acquisition of navigation stock, It may be established when it is notified that it has been acquired. In this case, the continuous performance is executed according to a predetermined probability even when the navigation stock is not acquired. Thereby, the player can have a sense of expectation that the navigation stock has been acquired by executing the continuous performance.

  The sub-control unit 91 starts the control to the AT when the AT flag is identified from the AT flag in RT1 or RT2. Thereby, the navigation effect is executed. For this reason, in RT1, there is a high possibility that a promotion lip prize will be awarded when one of the promotion lips 1 to 5 is won, and as a result, control to RT2 is facilitated. Also, at RT2, when you win any of the left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, and maintenance rolls 1-3, you can avoid special rollouts and fall-lip prizes. As a result, it becomes easy to maintain control to RT2, and further, when winning in the pressing order sevens 1 to 6, etc., there is a high possibility of winning 7 lips, and as a result, control to RT3 is facilitated.

  In RT1 or RT2, the navigation effects can be executed under the control of the AT without consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks. The control to the AT continues even when the RT1 is controlled to the RT2 by the promotion lip winning in the RT1 during the AT.

  Regardless of whether or not the AT is in progress, at RT1, either the confirmed 7 or the push order 7 is won and either of the rips 6-8 is won, or at RT2 during the AT, any of the rips 6-8 is won, Alternatively, when the player controlled by RT3 by winning a Lip 6-8 in the game that was selected for either push order 7 or 1 in RT2 during non-AT, the Navistock number was consumed (subtracted) by 1 Thus, during a predetermined number of times (for example, 50) of the game, it is possible to control to RT3 and ART being AT. When the number of navigation stock is consumed, it is updated to a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of navigation stock stored in the RAM 91c.

  On the other hand, even if winning one of the rips 6-8, if any of the pressing order 7-3 is won at RT2 during non-AT, reels other than the left reel 2L are Since this is a case where one is stopped, a penalty that the AT is not controlled is imposed. For this reason, even if it is controlled by RT3, the navigation effect is not executed without being controlled by AT, so that it becomes difficult to maintain RT3, and the process shifts to RT1 due to special turning stop or falling lip winning.

  Further, when any of the replies 6 to 8 is won, a freeze command is transmitted from the main control unit 41 as described above. When the sub-control unit 91 receives a freeze command related to the control to RT3 and controls to ART, the sub-control unit 91 performs a notification mode selection effect during the freeze state.

  The notification mode selection effect is made when the number of navigation stocks that have not been notified to the player is changed to notification mode A that notifies the player according to the display result during ART, or when the AT corresponding to the notified navigation stock ends. This refers to an effect that causes the player to select whether or not the notification mode B is to be notified.

  In the notification mode selection effect, for example, an image of “notification mode A” and an image of “notification mode B” are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and any one of the images is operated by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R. The notification mode that is selected by being displayed in reverse video is determined by operating the effect switch 56. Information for specifying the determined notification mode is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c.

  When the notification mode is not determined during the freeze state, the currently selected notification mode is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the notification mode is not determined during the freeze state, the notification mode may be determined in advance. The number of unreported navigation stocks is notified to the player according to the determined notification mode.

  When the notification mode A is determined, when any one of the pressing orders 7 to 6 is selected, a navigation effect for informing an operation procedure for winning 7 lips is executed, and 7 lips are awarded. It is notified that at least one of the unreported navigation stock remains. This will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when the notification mode B is determined, when the AT corresponding to the consumption of Navistock 1 ends, at least one remaining Navistock Navistock remains. It is notified that the control continues.

  On the other hand, even when the freeze command is received in connection with the control to RT3, as described above, when the reel other than the left reel 2L is first stopped during the non-AT and 7 lips are awarded. Not controlled by ART. For this reason, during the freeze state, information indicating that the left reel 2L is not controlled by the AT because the first reel 2L is not stopped is notified. This allows the player to be informed of the reason that the AT was not controlled despite winning 7 rips, so that the player does not feel suspicious and in subsequent non-AT games. The left reel 2L can be prompted to stop for the first time.

  When controlled to ART, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the number of AT games that are determined to be controlled by the AT, and updates the number of AT games according to the game digestion. Specifically, for example, when controlled by ART, a message such as “AT remaining 50 games” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the number of remaining games is updated and displayed as the game is consumed. Thereby, it is informed that the AT is controlled corresponding to at least the navigation stock 1.

  When the number of remaining AT games reaches 0 and the remaining number of navigation stock is 0, the sub-control unit 91 displays a message such as “AT finished!” On the liquid crystal display 51 and indicates that it is not AT. The AT flag is updated to end the series of ATs. As a result, the navigation effect is not executed. Therefore, when winning one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4, the special appearance is easily stopped, and the maintenance roll When one of 1 to 3 is won, there is a high possibility that a falling lip will be won, and as a result, the possibility of being controlled from RT3 to RT1 is increased.

  On the other hand, when the number of remaining AT games reaches 0 and the remaining navigation stock number is 1 or more, the sub-control unit 91 displays a message such as “still more!” On the liquid crystal display 51, for example. The navigation stock number is updated to a value obtained by subtracting 1 and the control to ART is continued.

  As described above, in the case of RT3, the number of navigation stocks is consumed, so that the game is controlled to ART while the game is consumed a predetermined number of times. Further, even when the game corresponding to one Navistock is completed after the game has been digested a predetermined number of times in ART, if the number of Navistock is still 1 or more, one more Navistock is consumed and control to the AT is performed. Will continue. Thus, it can be said that the AT can be repeatedly controlled by the number of times corresponding to the number of navigation stocks set according to the AT lottery result.

  When being controlled by the AT, the sub control unit 91 executes a navigation effect corresponding to a case where a navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state is won based on a command from the main control unit 41.

  Here, the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state will be described. First, as the navigation target combination corresponding to RT1, left bell 1 to 4 including push order bell, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4, promotion lip 1 to 5 including promotion lip, and 7 lip The push order 7 including “” is defined.

  Further, as the navigation target combination corresponding to RT2 and RT3, left bell 1 to 4 including push order bell, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4, maintenance rolling lip 1 to 3 including falling lip, and 7 Push order seven to six including lip are defined.

  Furthermore, middle stage cherries, weak cherries, strong cherries, weak watermelons, and strong watermelons are defined as common navigation target roles in RT1 to RT3.

  As a navigation effect when winning one of the left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, or right bells 1-4, depending on the winning situation, make sure to win the bell 1 or 2 and stop the special exit The order of pressing for avoiding is notified. For example, a message such as “It's left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning the left bell 1. Further, as a navigation effect when the middle bell 2 is won, a message such as “medium!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As a navigation effect when one of the promotion lips 1 to 5 is won, a push order for reliably winning the promotion lip according to the winning situation is notified. For example, as a navigation effect when winning the uplifting lip 3, a message such as “First is middle! Next is right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when winning the uplift Lip 5, a message such as “First right! Then next middle!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As a navigation effect when one of the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 is won, a push order for avoiding the fall-lip winning is notified according to the winning situation. For example, a message such as “It's left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when the maintenance roll 1 is won. In addition, a message such as “It's right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when the maintenance roll 3 is won.

  As a navigation effect when one of the middle tier cherries, weak cherries, and strong cherries is won, for example, a message “Aim for cherries!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the cherries are won. Is done.

  As a navigation effect when winning a weak watermelon or a strong watermelon, for example, a message such as “Aim at the watermelon!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the watermelon is won.

  When one of the push order sevens 1 to 7 is won, as a rule, a navigation effect for informing the push order for reliably winning 7 lips is executed. For example, as a navigation effect when winning the pressing order Seven 3, a message such as “First is middle! Next is left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when winning the push order 7, a message such as “First right! Then next middle!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Even when one of the pressing orders 7 to 6 is won, the notification mode selection that is performed in the freeze state at the time of 7-lip winning is different from the RT1 or RT2 when the ART is in RT3. Different navigation effects are executed according to the notification mode selected in the effect.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 24, the navigation effect execution process during ART for executing the navigation effect during ART will be described. The navigation effect execution process during ART is executed when a game is started during ART.

  In Ss1, it is determined whether or not the navigation target combination corresponding to ART, that is, the navigation target combination corresponding to RT3 is won. Whether or not the navigation target combination corresponding to the ART is won is determined based on an internal winning command transmitted from the main control unit 41 at the start of the game. When it is determined that the combination subject to navigation is not won, the navigation effect execution process during ART is ended as it is.

  When it is determined in Ss1 that the navigation target combination has been won, it is determined in Ss2 whether or not one of the pressing orders 7 to 6 has been won. When it is determined that none of the pressing orders 7 to 6 is won, in Ss3, an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player is specified according to the winning navigation target as described above. The navigation effect is executed, and the navigation effect execution process during ART is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in Ss2 that one of the pressing orders 7 to 6 is won, it is determined in Ss4 whether or not there is an unreported navigation stock. For unannounced Navistock, the number of Navistock that had been granted to any of the push order sevens 1-6 before the current win, and the AT lottery for winning any of the current push order sevens 1-6 were newly added. Navi stock that is not notified by the number of AT remaining games during ART and is not notified even in accordance with the determined notification mode.

  For example, 5 is given as the number of navigation stocks in the AT lottery during non-AT, and the number of navigation stocks that are not notified during the first AT controlled by 7-lip winning is 4. In addition, when the number of unreported navigation stocks is 4, when the AT lottery condition is further established and 3 is assigned as the number of navigation stocks, the number of unreported navigation stocks is 7.

  When it is determined in Ss4 that an unreported navigation stock exists, it is determined in Ss5 whether or not the notification mode selected at the time of the 7-lip winning is the notification mode A. When it is determined in Ss5 that the notification mode A is selected, in Ss7, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning Lip 6 or Lip 8 is executed, and the navigation effect execution process during ART is ended.

  As a result, the player performs a stop operation in accordance with the operation procedure according to the navigation effect, thereby winning Lip 6 or Lip 8, ie, “White 7-White 7-White 7” on the winning line LN or the invalid line LM. Can be made. Further, the sub-control unit 91 displays “Navistock acquisition! +50 game” on the liquid crystal display 51 when “White 7-White 7-White 7” stops on the winning line LN or the invalid line LM during ART. ! "Is displayed and the number of games is updated and displayed by adding 50 games to the number of AT remaining games. As a result, it can be notified that there is one remaining navigation stock. If it is notified during the ART that “white 7-white 7-white 7” is stopped and there is one remaining navigation stock, 1 is subtracted from the unreported navigation stock.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no unreported navigation stock in Ss4, or when it is determined that the notification mode A is not selected in Ss5, in order to win Lip 6 or Lip 8 in Ss6. The navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning any one of Lips 1 to 3 (for example, Lip 1) is executed instead of the operation procedure, and the navigation effect execution process during ART is ended.

  Thereby, when the player performs a stop operation in accordance with the operation procedure corresponding to the navigation effect, any one of Lips 1 to 3 wins and the presence of unreported navigation stock is not notified.

  Note that when NO is determined in Ss5, there is an unreported navigation stock, but since the notification mode B is set, it remains when the AT corresponding to the navigation stock 1 ends. Whether or not the control to the AT is continued is notified in accordance with the navigation stock. In the case of continuing, as described above, for example, a message “Still More!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As described above, during the AT, the navigation effect corresponding to the winning situation is executed. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the game in which the navigation effect is executed during the AT is operated according to a procedure different from the operation procedure specified from the navigation effect, and when it is determined that the game is operated according to a different procedure, the game Control to penalize the penalty during AT. A penalty during an AT is, for example, subtracting a predetermined number of Navi stocks assigned, changing the AT winning probability in the AT lottery to a low probability, and not performing an AT lottery even if the AT lottery conditions are met Or, it means performing a disadvantageous operation for the player, such as ending AT.

  Even during an AT, there may be a case where the operation procedure specified by the navigation effect cannot be performed due to a simple operation error. In such a case, a good-willed player will be penalized. In order to solve this, a penalty is imposed when the penalty condition in the AT that can be inferred that the player is intentionally operating in a procedure other than the operation procedure specified from the navigation effect is high. Control may be performed.

  The penalty condition during the AT is established when, for example, the number of operations performed in a procedure other than the operation procedure specified from the navigation effect reaches the predetermined number (5 times) before the predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games) is consumed. It may also be established by being operated by a procedure other than the operation procedure specified from the navigation effect continuously a predetermined number of times (twice).

  In addition, during an AT, when an operation is performed according to a procedure other than the operation procedure specified from the navigation effect, when the special outcome is stopped or the falling lip is won, the RT1 is controlled. In this way, when the control is made to RT1 due to an operation error while being in the AT, the AT may be terminated (erasure of the navigation stock) at that time as a sanctions measure. As a remedy, the navigation effect may be executed so that the AT is continued and the RT 3 is controlled again.

  In addition, in Ss6 in FIG. 24, even when a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning any one of Lips 1 to 3 (for example, Lip 1) is executed, the operation procedure is mistakenly performed. There is a case where “white 7-white 7-white 7” is stopped on the winning line LN or the invalid line LM due to the operation procedure for winning 6 or 8.

  In this case, the sub-control unit 91 performs control for penalizing the above-described penalty during AT. Further, the sub-control unit 91 stops “White 7-White 7-White 7” on the winning line LN or the invalid line LM, but has not yet notified the stop of “White 7-White 7-White 7”. An invalid effect indicating that the navigation stock does not exist is executed. As an invalid effect, for example, a message such as “If the stop operation is not performed according to the navigation effect, the navigation stock cannot be properly notified!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  The mode of the navigation effect is not limited to the mode described above, and any mode may be used as long as the player can be distinguished according to the winning situation. Further, the navigation effect is not limited to what is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, but may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 executes a game state effect related to the current game state or effect state using electrical components such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55.

  As the gaming state effect, for example, when the non-AT is being performed regardless of the gaming state, a normal effect (for example, displaying a message such as “Normal” on the liquid crystal display 51) is performed. In addition, a special effect (for example, a message such as “AT in progress” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51) is performed during the AT regardless of the gaming state.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the slot machine 1 in the embodiment described above, the output of the 7 lip display signal is after the start of the next game after the start of the output of the 7 lip display signal, and the medal IN signal or the medal OUT. Since the output of the 7 lip display signal is continued until a specific timing not included in the period during which the signal is output, the time required for an external device such as the calling lamp device 200 to receive the 7 lip display signal Can be secured without hindering the progress of the game. Further, since the output of the 7 lip display signal is not stopped when outputting the medal IN signal, the medal OUT signal, etc., the medal IN signal and the medal OUT signal received on the external device side such as the calling lamp apparatus 200 It is possible to easily specify whether or not these are signals during RT3.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 24, even in the case where one of the pressing orders 7 to 6 is won during the ART, in the notification mode selection effect at the time of the 7 lip winning that is the trigger for the ART, When notification mode A is set, a navigation effect for winning Lip 6 or 8 is executed at Ss7, and when notification mode B is set, Ss6 is different from when notification mode A is set. The navigation effect for winning one of Lips 1 to 3 is executed. For this reason, even if one of the pressing orders 7 to 6 is won during ART, a different navigation effect is executed depending on the set notification mode, so that there is an unreported navigation stock. Can be provided as a display result during ART by stopping “white 7-white 7-white 7”, and a game characteristic for notifying when the AT corresponding to 1 Navistock ends. Become. In other words, whether the player wants to know whether or not it will be controlled by the AT next time through the display result in ART and the player who does not want to know until the AT corresponding to 1 Navistock ends. Combined game characteristics can be provided. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game when one of the push orders 7 to 6 is won during ART. In addition, it is possible to diversify the mode of notifying that there is unreported navigation stock.

  (2) In the embodiment described above, in a game in which a navigation effect is executed during an AT, when it is determined that the operation is performed in a procedure different from the operation procedure specified from the navigation effect, a penalty in the AT that is disadvantageous to the player Control is performed. Thus, for example, in the game where the winning order 7 to 6 is won, an operation for winning Lip 6 or 8 is performed even though the navigation effect for winning Lip 6 or 8 is not executed. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of an inconvenience of being stopped when it should not be stopped, such as “white 7-white 7-white 7” being stopped as a display result during ART by operating in accordance with the procedure. it can.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, for example, in Ss6 in FIG. 24, the operation procedure is mistaken even though the navigation effect for winning one of Lips 1 to 3 (for example, Lip 1) is executed. Then, the operation is performed according to the operation procedure for winning the lip 6 or 8, and “white 7-white 7-white 7” may be stopped on the winning line LN or the invalid line LM. In this case, “White 7-White 7-White 7” is stopped on the winning line LN or the invalid line LM, but there is an unreported navigation stock for the stop of “White 7-White 7-White 7”. An invalid effect indicating that it is not intended to notify the user is performed. As a result, “white 7-white 7-white 7” is stopped on the winning line LN or the invalid line LM due to a mistake in the operation procedure, so that there is navigation stock that has not been notified to the player. It is possible to prevent the inconvenience of erroneously recognizing that it is present.

  (4) In the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, a 7-lip display signal can be output when the control to RT 3 is started when the 7-lip winning that is a control trigger to RT 3 is established. The control timing for RT3 can be appropriately specified on the external device side.

  If there is a slight difference between the 7-lip winning timing and the timing to start control of RT3 due to the interrupt processing (for example, it is determined that the 7-lip winning is determined in one interrupt processing and the next In the case where control to RT3 is started in the interrupt process), a 7 lip display signal may be output at the time of 7 lip winning.

  (5) In the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, a 7 lip display signal is output for at least a predetermined period (2 seconds). For this reason, the 7-lip display signal can be reliably detected even in an old external device that requires a relatively long time to detect the 7-lip display signal.

  (6) In the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, as shown in Sk110 to Sk113 in FIG. 10, FIG. 13 and FIG. When the game started at the end is completed, the output of the 7 lip display signal is ended when the output of the medal IN signal different from that at the end of the game which is the specific timing is completed. Therefore, the 7-lip display signal can be reliably detected in the external device, and the received medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, etc. are in RT3 depending on whether the detection timing is a specific timing or a predetermined timing different from the specific timing. It is possible to clearly specify whether or not the signal is in the range.

  Note that the specific timing and the game end time are not necessarily the same, and a slight deviation may occur. For example, it may be determined that the next game has actually ended in one interrupt process and determined to have reached a specific timing in the next interrupt process.

  (7) In the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, as shown in Sa14, Sa16, FIG. 14 and the like in FIG. A 7 lip display signal is output. For this reason, even if the power interruption occurs during the output of the 7 lip display signal, the external device can reliably receive the 7 lip display signal after returning.

  (8) In the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, as shown in Sa15, Sa16, FIG. 14 and the like in FIG. 8, when the game state when the power interruption is restored is RT3, at least a predetermined period after the restoration. A 7 lip display signal is output over the entire period. For this reason, it is possible to specify whether or not the gaming state after the interruption of power interruption is RT3 on the external device side, and even if RT3 of the previous day is restored at the time of opening the store, It can be recognized as RT3 today.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modified examples applicable to the present invention will be described.

[Notification mode corresponding to notification mode]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in Ss5 to 7 of FIG. 24, when the notification mode A is set, the process always shifts to Ss7 and executes the navigation effect for winning the lip 6 or 8. Explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even when the notification mode A is set, during the AT corresponding to 1 Navistock, it has been confirmed that the transition to Ss7 has already been made and the next AT will be controlled. In some cases, during the AT, even when the notification mode A is set, the process may proceed to Ss6 to execute a navigation effect for winning one of Lips 1 to 3. In addition, even when the notification mode A is set, an upper limit may be set for the number of times of transition to Ss7 during AT corresponding to 1 Navistock, and during AT corresponding to 1 Navistock. In step Ss7, an upper limit may be set for the size of the privilege (the number of navigation stocks) that is notified.

  Further, even when the notification mode A is set, when YES is determined in Ss5, the process shifts to Ss6 with a predetermined probability and executes a navigation effect for winning any one of Lips 1 to 3. You may do it. Further, even when the notification mode B is set, when it is determined YES in Ss4, it shifts to Ss7 with a predetermined probability and executes a navigation effect for winning Lip 6 or 8. Also good. In this case, for example, when one of the pressing orders 7 to 6 is selected during ART, the rate when the notification mode A is set is higher than when the notification mode B is set Thus, the navigation effect for shifting to Ss7 and winning the lip 6 or 8 may be executed. Even in this case, since the navigation effect is executed in a different manner depending on the set notification mode, it is possible to improve the interest of the game when one of the pressing orders 7 to 6 is won during ART. .

[About the notification target corresponding to the notification mode]
In the above-described embodiment, when the notification mode A is set, the “white 7-white 7-white 7” is stopped on the winning line LN or the invalid line LM, and the notification mode B is set. When the AT corresponding to one Navistock ends, the message “Still More!” Is displayed to notify that there is one unreported Navistock, respectively. However, it is not limited to notifying that there is one unreported navigation stock, but may be a notification notifying that there are a plurality of unreported navigation stocks. For example, when notifying in a mode corresponding to the notification mode, one numerical value may be determined from the range of the number of unreported navigation stocks to notify that there are navigation stocks corresponding to the numerical values. .

  For example, when the notification mode A is set, “White 7-White 7-White 7” is stopped on the winning line LN or the invalid line LM, and a message such as “Navistock acquisition! +150 games!” Is displayed. Then, it may be notified that there are three remaining navigation stocks by updating and displaying the number of games obtained by adding 150 games to the number of AT remaining games. In addition, when the notification mode B is set, when the AT corresponding to one Navistock ends, a message such as “still more! You may make it alert | report that it was. By performing such notification, only the notified navigation stock is subtracted from the unreported navigation stock.

  In addition, the notification target corresponding to the notification mode has been described with respect to an example including the number of navigation stocks that were given before being controlled during ART and the number of navigation stocks that were given after being controlled during ART. Not limited to this, the notification target corresponding to the notification mode may be limited only to the number of navigation stocks given after being controlled during ART. Thereby, only the number of navigation stocks added after being controlled by ART can be notified in a mode corresponding to the notification mode.

[About the conditions for granting benefits]
In the AT lottery in the above-described embodiment during the ART, navigation stock, which is an example of a privilege, is also awarded by winning the push order sevens 1-6, which is an example of the specific result, and wins the push order sevens-6. The example in which the privilege can be given even if the first to third AT lottery conditions are satisfied has been described.

  However, in the AT lottery during ART, a privilege is not given by winning the push order seven to six which is an example of the specific result, and a privilege is given only when the first to third AT lottery conditions are satisfied. You may make it do. In other words, the specific result may be only a trigger for notifying that a privilege has been granted. Contrary to this, in the AT lottery during ART, a privilege is given only by winning the push order seven to six which is an example of the specific result, and other AT lottery conditions may be satisfied A privilege may be given. That is, only a specific result may be an opportunity to notify that a privilege is granted, and may be an opportunity to grant a privilege during ART.

[About benefits]
In the above-described embodiment, the navigation stock for specifying the number of games that can be controlled by the AT is exemplified as the privilege. However, for example, when the number of games that can be controlled by the AT is determined and the AT is controlled until the determined number of games is consumed, the number of games that can be controlled by the AT may be used as a privilege. In this case, the high degree of advantage for the player means, for example, a large number of games.

  In addition, when the number of times that the navigation effect can be executed is determined and the AT is controlled until the navigation effect is executed for the determined number of times that the navigation effect can be executed, Good. In this case, the high degree of advantage for the player means a large number of times that the navigation effect can be executed.

  Further, for example, when the upper limit grant amount is determined and the AT is controlled until the assigned game value (medal payout number) reaches the determined upper limit grant amount, the upper limit grant amount may be a privilege. In this case, a high degree of advantage for the player means a large upper limit grant amount.

  Moreover, in embodiment mentioned above, the navigation stock which is a value which has direct influence on the payout rate of medals was illustrated as a privilege. However, as described above, the privilege may be one that gives the number of AT games to be controlled by the AT separately from Navistock, or one that increases the privilege already given (for example, already acquired) The navigation stock may be increased), or a big bonus may be won. Further, the privilege may be a value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate, for example. Specifically, for example, the sub-control unit 91 suggests whether or not the slot machine that can be controlled to a high probability state with a high probability of winning the AT lottery and a low probability state with a low probability of winning is a high probability state. Implying a presentation effect for the liquid crystal display 51 and performing a premier effect with sound (special character appearance, execution of special bonus effect during the next bonus, etc.), suggesting a set value that has been set To execute a set value suggestion effect for performing, to give a point that can be exchanged for a service determined at a game shop where the slot machine 1 is installed by collecting a certain number, and to provide a bonus video and privilege information on a predetermined website The QR code (registered trademark) that can be downloaded by the user may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

[AT latency]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the control to the ART is continued as long as the remaining navigation stock exists in the ART has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if there is a remaining navigation stock during ART, the navigation period is controlled so that the AT is hidden without executing the navigation effect in the same manner as when the ART is terminated. Also good. For example, when the AT corresponding to one Navistock ends, even if there is a remaining Navistock, it is controlled to the incubation period with a predetermined probability, and the Navistock is consumed again after the incubation period has elapsed. You may make it control to AT.

[RT termination conditions]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which RT0 to RT3 are terminated by winning a specific combination or stopping the special outcome is described. However, RT0 to RT3 may be terminated by digesting a predetermined number of games.

[Other variations]
(1) In the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the 7-lip display signal is output when the 7-lip winning, which is the control trigger for the RT 3, is established has been described. Is not limited to this. A specific example will be described below.

    (A) After the start of RT3, when a winning combination of a role that is highly likely to be derived only at the above-mentioned AT (a role that is very unlikely to appear if there is no navigation effect in RT3) is established, Is output. As a result, the external device side can identify that there is a high possibility of being controlled by the AT in addition to being in RT3 by receiving the 7 lip display signal.

    (B) After the start of RT3, it is determined that the control to RT3 is still continued when the number of specific games greater than the expected number of games for which RT3 will end when the above-mentioned AT is absent. Sometimes, a 7 lip display signal may be output. Further, after the start of RT3, when a medal number larger than the expected number of medals that can be expected when the above-mentioned AT is absent is output, a 7 lip display signal may be output. Good. As a result, the external device side can identify that there is a high possibility of being controlled by the AT in addition to being in RT3 by receiving the 7 lip display signal.

    (C) Even if 7 rips can be won in the internal lottery even in a gaming state other than RT2, it can be controlled to RT3 by winning 7 lips in RT2, and even if 7 lips are won in gaming states other than RT2 In a slot machine not controlled by RT3, a 7-lip display signal is output only when a 7-lip winning is established at RT2. Thus, even in the case where the 7-lip display signal is output only when the 7-lip winning is established in the state controlled by RT2, the combination of winning combinations to be drawn by the internal lottery according to the gaming state Alternatively, the degree of freedom in designing the type can be expanded.

  (2) In the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the 7 lip display signal is output every time in relation to the control to RT3 has been described. However, if the AT and RT3 are interrupted during an AT and during RT3 due to a player's operation error or bonus winning, etc., it is possible to move to AT and RT3 again. The 7-lip display signal is transmitted to a series of ATs a plurality of times, and the external device cannot accurately grasp the initial number of ATs. Therefore, the 7-lip display signal may be output only once during a series of ATs. A series of ATs refers to, for example, an AT of 50 games corresponding to Navistock 1 until the AT determined to be controlled by the sub-control unit 91 from the first AT, or the player's operation. A concept that includes non-AT controlled by mistakes.

  When a series of ATs are 50 game ATs corresponding to the consumption of Navistock 1, in the embodiment described above, a 7-lip display signal cannot be output every time Navistock 1 is consumed. It is not possible to accurately grasp the number of times of control. In order to solve this, for example, the following processing may be performed to output a 7-lip display signal.

  For example, after outputting a 7-lip display signal due to the control to RT3, and after digesting the number of games (50 games) corresponding to consumption of Navistock 1 after being controlled by RT3, In the case of non-AT, the number of specific games more than the expected value of the number of games that RT3 will end (in consideration of the number of judgment values such as middle bell, right bell, sustaining lip 2, 3, pressing order 7-6, etc. For example, when it is determined that the control to RT3 is still continued after 8 games), the 7-lip display signal may be output again. That is, when the main control unit 41 digests the number of games corresponding to the consumption of Navistock 1 and then determines that it is still controlled by RT3 even if the number of games that cannot maintain control to RT3 without AT is digested Assuming that the next navigation stock is consumed and in the controlled ART, the 7-lip display signal is output again. As a result, even when a series of ATs are 50 game ATs corresponding to the consumption of Navistock 1, it is possible to accurately grasp the number of times of control to a series of ATs in the external device from the number of times the 7-lip display signal is received. it can.

  (3) Since the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment can reach the specific timing for stopping the output of the 7-lip display signal before 2000 ms elapses after the output of the 7-lip display signal is started, In this case, the example in which the output of the 7-lip display signal is continued until the predetermined timing after the specific timing is reached has been described.

  However, the specific timing may be set so that it is always after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the output of the 7-lip display signal, regardless of the operation from the player. For example, the output of the 7 lip display signal may be stopped at the end of the second game after the output of the 7 lip display signal is started. In this case, for example, when it is not specified that RT3 is specified, the external device side specifies that it is controlled by RT3 when the output of the 7 lip display signal is stopped, and the game ended this time and the previous time The medal specified from the medal IN signal and the medal OUT signal in the game can be determined as a medal in RT3. Further, when RT3 is specified, when the output of the 7-lip display signal is stopped, it is determined that RT3 has ended, and the medal IN signal and medal OUT signal in the completed game and the previous game are identified. Can be determined as a medal that is not in RT3. As a result, the 7 lip display signal can be reliably detected in the external device, and the occurrence of inconvenience that the predetermined period has not yet elapsed when the specific timing is reached after the output of the 7 lip display signal is started. Can be prevented.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, at least the time for operating the start switch 7 to start a new game, from the start of the output of the 7-lip display signal to the arrival of the specific timing, the reel It takes time from the start of rotation of 2L to 2R until the reels 2L to 2R reach a constant speed and the time to operate all the stop switches 8L to 8R. For this reason, in the slot machine 1, it is difficult for a situation in which the specific timing is reached until 2000 ms elapses after the output of the 7-lip display signal is started. In addition, the time required to reliably detect the 7-lip display signal in the external device can be made shorter than the shortest time required to complete one game in the slot machine 1, and in such a case, In the first place, a situation in which a specific timing for stopping the output of the 7-lip display signal is reached before 2000 ms elapses after the output of the 7-lip display signal is started. Therefore, the process of measuring the output time of the 7-lip display signal and the process of delaying the timing for terminating the output of the 7-lip display signal according to the output time of the 7-lip display signal may be omitted. Specifically, the process of Sk104, Sk106, Sk108, Sk110, Sk111 to Sk113 in FIG. 10 is not performed, and the process proceeds from Sk103 to Sk114. If YES in Sk105, the process proceeds to Sk107, and if YES in Sk107. May be transferred to Sk109, and if NO in Sk107, the process may be transferred to Sk114. As a result, the processing burden required for outputting the 7-lip display signal can be reduced.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the medal IN signal and the medal OUT signal are exemplified as the game related signals output to the outside, but the game related signals are not limited thereto. If the game-related signal is a signal output in accordance with the progress of the game, for example, a game start signal indicating the start of the game, a reel stop signal indicating the stop of the reel, a medal insertion signal indicating that a medal has been inserted, It may be a settlement signal indicating that a credit or a set number of bets has been settled. What is necessary is just to comprise so that the output of 7 lip display signal as a specific game state signal may be complete | finished at the timing which is not included in the period which can output these game related signals.

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

  (6) A gaming device which is an external device such as the calling lamp device 200 in the embodiment described above is provided corresponding to the slot machine 1 and other types of slot machines in the embodiment. Further, in the case of corresponding to the slot machine 1 in the embodiment, when the reception of the 7 lip display signal from the slot machine 1 is completed, the bet during the ART period is traced back by the number of games corresponding to the reception completion timing. It is necessary to identify and count the number and the number of payouts. For this reason, the gaming apparatus such as the calling lamp apparatus 200 includes a setting unit for setting the number of games (for example, the previous game, the previous game, etc.) that goes back from the completion of the reception of the 7-lip display signal. Also good. Further, the setting means may set the number of games to be traced back according to the 7 lip display signal reception timing (when the game ends or when the medal IN signal is received, etc.). As a result, the information in the ART can be accurately totaled so as to correspond to a plurality of types of slot machines including the slot machine 1 in the embodiment and other types of slot machines.

  In the above-described embodiment, the 7 lip display signal is output for at least 2000 ms. However, it is sufficient that the time can be specified at least on the external device side, and the output time is appropriately set according to the external device to be connected. Can be selected. Further, the slot machine may be provided with a setting means for setting the minimum output time of the 7 lip display signal so that it can be arbitrarily set according to the connected external device. In this case, in Sk108 of FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not the minimum output time set by the setting means has elapsed. If it has elapsed, the process proceeds to Sk109, and if not, the process proceeds to SK110. May be.

  In the above-described embodiment, RT3 with a high probability of winning a re-gamer is applied as a gaming state in which the state is notified to an external device by outputting an external output signal for a predetermined period. Status, for example, so-called big bonus or regular bonus, where the probability of winning a small role is higher than usual, and where all small roles are allowed (reel pulling is partially limited and winnings for all small roles) CB (challenge bonus) and CT (challenge time), etc.) that are permitted, and a gaming state in which the probability of transition to a state advantageous to the player is higher than usual may be applied. Furthermore, the game state is not limited to a game state advantageous to the player. For example, the game state itself is disadvantageous for the player, but the game state can be started after a certain number of games. A disadvantageous gaming state may be applied as long as it is a gaming state in which useful information can be obtained by specifying the end or the like.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which bets are set using medals and credits as game values has been described. The present invention may be applied to a slot machine to be set or a fully credit type slot machine in which a bet amount is set by using only credit as a game value. In the case of using a game ball as a game value, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the first embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, for example, a combination of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. It may be. In other words, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. You may apply the slot machine which can pay out all of utility values. Further, it may be a complete credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets.

  (7) The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 91 sub control unit, 140 hall computer, 200 calling lamp device, 1000 external output board .

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Game progress control means for performing control to advance the game when a progress operation is performed in a state in which the game can proceed;
Game state control means for controlling to any one of a plurality of game states in accordance with the result of the game;
External output control means for performing control to externally output signals related to the game;
A pre-determining means that allows derivation of any of a plurality of types of display results including a display result including a game value.
The external output control means includes
A specific gaming state signal output means for outputting a specific gaming state signal corresponding to the specific gaming state on the condition of control of the specific gaming state among the plurality of gaming states;
A grant signal output means for outputting a grant signal when the grant display result is derived;
The grant signal output means outputs the grant signal by outputting a number of pulse signals corresponding to the magnitude of the game value given by deriving the grant display result,
The specific game state signal output means terminates the output of the specific game state signal when the grant display result is not derived in a predetermined game started after the output of the specific game state signal is started. A slot machine in which the output of the specific gaming state signal is continued until the output of the number of pulse signals corresponding to the magnitude of the gaming value to be given is finished when the giving display result is derived, and then finished.

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