JP2016202579A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine preventing a player from recognizing that a shift to a special game state becomes possible and on the other hand capable of keeping expectation of the player for the shift to the special game state.SOLUTION: Both in a case where only a pressing order combination is won and in a case where the pressing order combination and a BB (jackpot) are simultaneously won, if a stop switch is operated at a timing when both a "red 7" which is a common symbol and a "blank" which is not a common symbol can be drawn on a winning line LN on the left reel, the "blank" which is not a common symbol is drawn on the winning line LN and stopped. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a player from recognizing that the BB is won by a stop symbol on the left reel as a hint. Also, it is possible to keep the player's expectation for a winning of the BB.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

  The present invention is provided with a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. In addition, the present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a winning according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units.

  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 a predetermined bet number is set. When the start operation is performed, a plurality of reels start to rotate, and when the rotation of each reel stops, a predetermined symbol combination on the winning line (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, symbol combinations are also referred to as roles) The winning is generated by deriving.

  As types of roles, there are types such as a small role, a special role, and a replay role. Here, when the symbol combination constituting the small combination is derived on the winning line, the number of medals determined for each type of small combination is paid out. When the symbol combination constituting the special combination is derived on the winning line, it is possible to shift to a special game state advantageous to the player such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. When the symbol combination constituting the re-gamer is derived on the winning line, the next game can be played without consuming new medals for setting the bet amount.

  In such a slot machine, when the derivation of the symbol combination that constitutes the small role and the derivation of the symbol combination that constitutes the special role are allowed simultaneously, when the one reel is stopped, If a symbol that is common to a symbol that constitutes a special symbol and a symbol that constitutes a special role are preferentially derived on the winning line, and the derivation of the symbol combination that constitutes a small role is allowed independently, one reel stops There is a slot machine that preferentially stops only the symbols constituting the small combination on the winning line when it is played (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5452207

  According to the above slot machine, the derivation of the symbol combination constituting the small role and the derivation of the symbol combination constituting the special role are permitted at the same time, and the derivation of the symbol combination constituting the small role is permitted independently. The symbols derived on the winning line when one reel is stopped are different. For this reason, when one reel is stopped, when a symbol common to a symbol constituting a small role and a symbol constituting a special role is derived on the winning line, it becomes possible to shift to a special game state. Make the player recognize this.

  On the other hand, when one reel is stopped, even when derivation of the symbol combination constituting the small role is allowed alone so that the player does not recognize that it is possible to shift to the special gaming state, It is also conceivable that a symbol common to the symbols constituting the small role and the symbols constituting the special role is derived on the winning line. However, in this case, the frequency of shifting to the special gaming state is less than the frequency of the symbols constituting the special role being derived, and the player is excessively expected to enter the special gaming state. End up. For this reason, the player will not expect the transition to the special gaming state.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to prevent the player from recognizing that it has become possible to enter the special game state, while the player's special game. It is to provide a slot machine that can continue the expectation for the transition to the state.

(1) A plurality of variable display portions (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable are provided,
After displaying the variable display section in a variable manner, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display on the variable display section, and a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display sections (for example, In slot machine 1)
A pre-determining means (for example, a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not derivation is permitted for each combination of a plurality of types of display results;
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switch 8L) operated by the player to cause each of the plurality of variable display portions to derive a display result within a predetermined pull-in range (for example, within a 5-frame pull-in range including the stop position). , 8C, 8R)
Derivation control means (for example, reel control by the main control section 41 is executed) for performing control for deriving the display result to each of the plurality of variable display sections according to the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means. Processing)
In the combination of the plural types of display results,
A combination of special display results (for example, a symbol combination of BB) that can be shifted to a special gaming state (for example, BB state) different from the normal gaming state (for example, normal state);
A combination of common display results in which a display result of a specific variable display unit (for example, the left reel 2L) among the plurality of variable display units is common with a display result of the specific variable display unit constituting the combination of the special display results. (For example, a combination of symbols of 1, 2, 7, 8, 13, 14, 19, 20, 25-28, and 10 combinations 2-7),
A combination of non-common display results in which the display result of the specific variable display unit is not in common with the display result of the specific variable display unit constituting the combination of the special display results (for example, a single combination 5, 6, 11, 12, 17, 18, 23, 24, 33 to 36, and 10 symbol combinations 20 to 25).
The derivation control means includes
When derivation is permitted for any of the combination of the special display result, the combination of the common display result, and the combination of the non-common display result by the determination of the prior determination unit (for example, push order and BB And when the combination of the common display result and the combination of the non-common display result are allowed to be derived while the combination of the special display result is not allowed to be derived ( For example, in the case of independent selection of push order)
In the specific variable display unit, an operation that can derive both the display result constituting the combination of the common display results and the display result constituting the combination of the non-common display results within the pull-in range is performed by the derivation operation means. Sometimes (for example, when the stop switch 8L is operated at the timing when the symbol numbers 8 to 10 of the left reel 2L are displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3), the display constituting the combination of the non-common display results in the specific variable display section Control for deriving the result is performed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, “blank” is drawn on the winning line LN and stopped).

  According to such a configuration, when derivation is permitted for any of the combination of the special display result, the combination of the common display result, and the combination of the non-common display result, and the combination of the common display result and the non-common display result In any case where the derivation is permitted for any of the combinations of the above, but the derivation of the combination of the special display results is not permitted, the display results and non-displays constituting the combination of the common display results in the specific variable display unit When an operation that can be derived within the pull-in range is performed by the derivation operation means, any of the display results that constitute the combination of the common display results is derived in the specific variable display unit. . Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing that it is possible to shift to the special game state based on the display result derived in the specific variable display unit. Furthermore, even if the derivation is permitted for both the combination of the common display result and the combination of the non-common display result, while the derivation of the combination of the special display result is not permitted, the specific variable display unit When an operation that can be derived within the pull-in range is performed by the derivation operation means for both the display result that constitutes the combination of the common display results and the display result that constitutes the combination of the non-common display results, the common display result is displayed in the specific variable display section. The display result that constitutes the combination of the game is not derived, so that the player does not overly expect the transition to the special gaming state, and the player's expectation for the transition to the special gaming state Can be continued.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
And further includes a granting unit (for example, a process for executing a payout of medals by the main control unit 41) for granting a gaming value (for example, a medal) to be used in the game in accordance with the generated winning,
Prizes that can be generated when the display results constituting the combination of the non-common display results are derived in the specific variable display section (for example, one winning combination 5, 6, 11, 12, 17, 18, 23, 24, 33-36, and 10-piece combination 20-25), a winning that can be generated when a display result constituting the combination of the common display results is derived in the specific variable display unit (for example, one-piece combination 1, 2,7,8,13,14,19,20,25-28 and 10 winning combinations 2-7) (for example, 10 winning combinations 20) To 25).

  According to such a configuration, even when a display result constituting a combination of non-common display results is derived in the specific variable display unit, a display result constituting a combination of common display results is derived in the specific variable display unit. Since a winning with the same gaming value as the winning that can sometimes occur can occur, there is no disadvantage to the player.

  “Possible winnings” include those that do not necessarily win depending on the display results derived in the other variable display sections even when the display results constituting the combination of the common display results are derived in the specific variable display section.

  In addition, when the display result constituting the combination of the common display results is derived in the specific variable display unit, the display result constituting the combination of the non-common display results is derived in the specific variable display unit. The number of winnings that can be generated is as much as possible because the combination of the special display results may be derived.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
Derivation of both the combination of the common display results and the combination of the non-common display results is allowed by the pre-determining means (for example, when the push order combination is won alone, or the push order combination and the BB At the time of simultaneous winning with the player, regardless of the operation procedure of the derivation operation means, one of the winnings that can be generated occurs (for example, as shown in FIG. Must win a 1 or 10 winning combination).

  According to such a configuration, when the derivation is allowed for both the combination of the common display results and the combination of the non-common display results, the winning of the game is not missed. be able to.

  The “operation procedure” may include both the order in which the variable display of the plurality of variable display units is stopped and the timing at which the variable display is stopped in one variable display unit, or may be only one of them.

(4) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (3) above,
And further includes a granting unit (for example, a process for executing a payout of medals by the main control unit 41) for granting a gaming value (for example, a medal) to be used in the game in accordance with the generated winning,
Derivation of both the combination of the common display results and the combination of the non-common display results is allowed by the pre-determining means (for example, when the push combination is selected alone, or the combination of the push combination and the BB is performed simultaneously. At the time of winning, and when the operation for deriving the display result for the first time on the specific variable display unit is performed by the deriving operation means (for example, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the middle left / right or left / right middle procedure). And a prize (for example, one winning combination) is generated that has a gaming value (for example, one) smaller than the gaming value (for example, three medals) used in the game (for example, FIG. 7). As shown in the left, right and left / right steps, you will always win a single role).

  According to such a configuration, derivation is allowed for both the combination of the common display result and the combination of the non-common display result, and an operation for deriving the display result first in the specific variable display unit is performed by the derivation operation unit. As long as it is done, it is possible to prevent the assigned gaming value from increasing.

(5) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (4) above,
And further includes a granting unit (for example, a process for executing a payout of medals by the main control unit 41) for granting a gaming value (for example, a medal) to be used in the game in accordance with the generated winning,
A notification means for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation means (for example, a process of executing a navigation effect by the sub-control unit 91);
Derivation of both the combination of the common display results and the combination of the non-common display results is allowed by the pre-determining means (for example, when the push order combination is won alone, or the push order combination and the BB The winnings that can be generated at the time of simultaneous winning with the first winning are given a predetermined gaming value, and the gaming value greater than the first winning is given. Including the 2nd prize (10 tickets 1-25)
When derivation is permitted for any of the combination of the special display result, the combination of the common display result, and the combination of the non-common display result by the determination of the prior determination unit (for example, push order and BB And when the combination of the common display result and the combination of the non-common display result are allowed to be derived while the combination of the special display result is not allowed to be derived ( For example, in any of the single selections of the push order, when the operation for deriving the display result for the first time in another variable display unit different from the specific variable display unit is performed by the deriving operation means (for example, pressing The second prize is given when the stop switch 8L, 8C, or 8R is operated in the middle left or right direction when winning the winning role A, and the middle right or left step when the winning role B is won) (For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when pushing push A is won, 10 winning combinations are always won in the middle left and right steps, and when pushing push B is won, 10 right and left steps are taken. Be sure to win a prize)
When the notification means permits derivation for any of the combination of the special display results, the combination of the common display results, and the combination of the non-common display results by the determination of the prior determination means (for example, Derivation of both the combination of the push order and BB and the combination of the common display result and the combination of the non-common display result is permitted while the combination of the special display result is permitted. In any of the cases where it is not performed (for example, at the time of single selection of the push order combination), the operation procedure for deriving the display result first in the other variable display section is notified (for example, at the time of selection of the push order combination A) A navigation effect that informs the middle and left and right procedures is executed, and a navigation effect that informs the right, middle, and left procedures is executed when push order B is won.

  According to such a configuration, the game value can be increased by generating the second prize by notifying the operation procedure by the notifying means. Furthermore, when derivation is permitted for any combination of special display results, common display results, and non-common display results, and any combination of common display results and non-common display results In both cases where the derivation is permitted but the derivation of the combination of the special display results is not permitted, the operation procedure is notified by the notification means in the same manner. It is possible to prevent the player from recognizing that it is possible to shift to the special game state as a clue.

It is a front view of the slot machine of this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of combination, the symbol combination of a combination, and the technical matter relevant to a combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object combination read for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of pushing order winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of reel control when the left reel is stopped 1st at the time of independent selection of pushing order. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of reel control when the left reel is stopped for the 1st time at the time of simultaneous winning of pushing order and BB.

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

[Configuration of slot machine]
As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. Yes.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right) having a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer periphery are arranged. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Arranged to be visible.

  As shown in FIG. 3, "red 7", "yellow 7", "blue 7", "bell", "cherry", "watermelon", "BAR" are provided on the outer periphery of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively. , “Blank”, “Lip A”, and “Lip B”, each of which is a plurality of identifiable symbols of 20 types in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are displayed in three stages, upper, middle, and lower, respectively, in the see-through window 3 provided at the approximate center of the reel panel of the front door 1b. Hereinafter, “Red 7”, “Yellow 7”, and “Yellow 7” are also simply referred to as “7”.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4) provided in correspondence with each other, so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously connected to the see-through window 3. On the other hand, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped rotating, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, 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 on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated 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.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front door 1b, there are a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (in the present embodiment, 3 as the specified number) among the specified number of bets determined in accordance with the gaming state within the range; Settlement switch 10 operated when settling medals stored as credits and medals used for setting bets (returning medals used for setting credits and bets), when starting a game Start switch 7 that is operated in turn, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated in order to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, for production to be used for production Switch 56 are respectively provided so as to be operated by the player.

  In the present 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 second stop reel is referred to as a second stop reel, the stop is referred to as a second stop, the third stop reel is referred to as a third stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a third stop or final stop. Called. Of the three reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the first stop of the left reel 2L is the first stop of the left, the first stop of the middle reel 2C is the first stop of the middle, and the first stop of the right reel 2R is the first stop Is referred to as the right first stop.

  In the present embodiment, the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (hereinafter also referred to as a pressing order) in order of forward pressing, forward pressing, middle left pressing, middle right pressing, reverse clamping pressing, And reverse push. The forward pressing refers to a pressing order in which the middle reel 2C is second stopped after the left reel 2L is first stopped. The forward pinching push means a push order in which the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time and then the right reel 2R is stopped for the second time. The middle left push means a push order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The middle right press refers to a pressing order in which the right reel 2R is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The reverse pinching push refers to a pressing order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the right reel 2R is first stopped. The reverse pressing refers to a pressing order in which the middle reel 2C is second stopped after the right reel 2R is first stopped.

  A game display unit 13 is provided on the front door 1b. As shown in FIG. 1, the game display unit 13 displays a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, and the contents when an error occurs. An auxiliary game indicator 12 for displaying an error code, 1 BETLED 14 for notifying that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 2 BETLED 15 for notifying that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 betting numbers are set A 3BET LED 16 for notifying that the game has been performed, an insertion request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted by lighting, and a start valid LED 18 for notifying that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective. , Wait (reel rotation has not started since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game) Replay During LED20 notifying is provided by lighting the effect that LED 19, and during replay game in wait for notifying by lighting the fact is in state) waiting for. A replay game refers to a game that is started after the number of bets is automatically set.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid. Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R (not shown) that notify by lighting that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective. 4).

  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 are a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state and a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) by a key operation, and a set value A setting value display 24 that displays the setting value at that time while changing or checking the setting value, a stop switch 36a for selecting whether the stop function to be controlled to the stop state is valid, and stored as credit The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function for automatically adjusting (returning) the received medals regardless of the player's operation, and the flow path of the medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout exit 9 side provided in the housing 1a. Provided with a medal selector 29 having a medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has been thrown into the hopper tank 34a, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b. It has been.

  The inserted medal sensor 31 includes a plurality (for example, three) of sensors capable of detecting medals, and the medals inserted with the plurality of sensors can be detected in a predetermined order (in order from the upstream sensor). It is configured. The main control unit 41 detects a result of detection by the plurality of sensors as a detection result (also referred to as an appropriate detection result) when the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are detected in a predetermined order. It is determined that the inserted medal sensor 31 detects the inserted medal or the passage of the inserted medal.

  Further, on the inner side of the front door 1b, there is provided a stop switch 36a for selecting validity / invalidity of the stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of the bonus or AT (Assist Time) state. The AT state is an effect state in which the player is notified of the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in order to generate a predetermined winning. The AT is controlled on the condition that the number of AT games has been acquired in the AT lottery described later. In the AT state, the medal payout rate per game (the ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of medals consumed for setting the number of bets) is 1 or more. For this reason, the AT state is an advantageous state for the player, and the number of AT games that are the right controlled by the AT is a privilege advantageous for the player.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the housing 1a has a reel unit 2, an external output board 1000 (see FIG. 4) for outputting an external output signal, and a hopper tank for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4. 34a, a hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 4) for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout outlet 9, and a payout sensor 34c (see FIG. 4) for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b. A hopper unit 34 and a power supply box 100 are provided. The reel unit 2 includes reels 2L, 2C, 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4), and reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R (each capable of detecting the reel reference position of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R). 4).

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals. When the conductive member conducts by contacting through the medal stored in the overflow tank 35, the amount of medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank 35 is in a full tank state. It is detected that

  On the front surface of the power supply box 100, as shown in FIG. 4, it functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in normal times. In the setting change state, the reset / setting switch 38 functioning as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (outtake rate) of the internal lottery, and the power switch 39 operated when the power is turned on / off. Is provided.

  The stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 in the housing 1a cannot be operated unless the front door 1b is opened by key operation. For this reason, those switches inside the housing 1a can be operated only by a game shop clerk and cannot be operated by the player.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using a credit. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, three bets are defined as the prescribed number of bets, and when 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 the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a symbol combination such as a small combination or a replay combination. In the present embodiment, these combinations are also called “winning combination” or “winning combination”. A combination of symbols constituting any combination stops on the winning line, and a winning occurs. Also called. For example, when the symbol combination constituting the re-gamer is derived on the winning line, a replay game in which the player can play the next game without setting the number of bets using medals is activated. It is also said that the re-game winning (replay winning) occurs when the symbol combination constituting the re-game is derived on the winning line. Note that the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment does not provide a re-game, but may provide a re-game.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage of the reel 2L, the lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the lower stage, is a winning line. It is defined as. In the present embodiment, only one pay line is applied, but a plurality of pay lines may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are set apart from the winning line LN in order to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned on the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined for winning based on a combination of symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning line is arranged on the winning line LN, a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) that is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. ) Are arranged so that it is easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the invalid lines LM1 and 2L 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 reel 2L set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction on the upper stage. Middle stage, middle stage of reel 2C, middle stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM2 set across symbols arranged horizontally in the middle stage, upper stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, lower stage of reel 2R, that is, lower right There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols: invalid line LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set across straddling symbols. It is defined as LM.

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

  When all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a winning combination) on the winning line LN is displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. In the case of a stop, a winning will occur. When a prize is generated, a predetermined number of credits are added according to the prize. When the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 2). When the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped on the winning line LN, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols.

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

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate and the symbols start to change, any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated. When this occurs, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R stops and the symbol is 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 are rotated 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames is fluctuated, so a maximum of four symbols are drawn in 190 ms. be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

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

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

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

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

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

  The game control board 40 includes a single BET switch 5, a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, a settlement switch 10, a reset switch 23, a stop switch 36a, an automatic settlement switch 36b, and an insertion medal sensor. 31, a door opening detection switch 25 and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and a payout sensor 34c, a full sensor 35a, a setting key switch 37, and a reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. The detection signals of these connected switches are input.

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

  The game control board 40 is equipped with a main control unit 41 for controlling the game. The main control unit 41 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d. The game control board 40 includes a random number circuit 42 that generates random numbers within a predetermined range (0 to 11119 in the present embodiment), a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal with a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and the game control board 40. A switch detection circuit 44 that detects detection signals input from switches connected directly or via the power supply board 101, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and a flow path switching A solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the solenoid 30; an LED drive circuit 47 that controls various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40; and a power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1; When detecting a voltage drop, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, and a power supply A reset circuit 49 to provide a reset signal to the main CPU41a when initialization command from Nyutoki or main CPU41a is not inputted, and the other various devices and circuits are mounted.

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

  The main control unit 41 is supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41c is held while the backup power is being supplied.

  The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 is changed as a basic process, and step by step according to the change of the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process to move to. The main CPU 41a has an interrupt function, can interrupt the basic process when an interrupt occurs, and can execute the interrupt process. The main CPU 41a responds to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 48. The power interruption process (main) is executed, and the timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular time intervals. Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repetition of the process depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that repeats depending on the control state between this time and the next timer interrupt process (main) is completed at least once.

  In the power interruption process, execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited as the process starts. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be in use to the RAM 41c is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored. Next, after all output ports are initialized, a RAM parity is calculated based on all data stored in the RAM 41c, set in a predetermined parity storage area, and RAM access is prohibited. Then, a loop process in which no process is performed is entered. That is, when the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the main control unit 41 reliably stops operation when power is interrupted. Thus, in the power interruption process, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and compared with the RAM parity calculated at the next start-up, whether or not the data stored in the RAM 41c is normal. Can be confirmed.

  The reset circuit 49 outputs a reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the voltage rises to a level at which the main control unit 41 can be activated when the power is turned on, and activates the main control unit 41. When the reset circuit 49 counts up without clearing the value of the reset counter based on a signal periodically output from the main control unit 41, that is, when the main control unit 41 does not operate for a certain time, This circuit outputs a reset signal to the control unit 41 and restarts the main control unit 41.

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

  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), an effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and a reel LED 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. The effect device is driven based on the control by the sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 performs output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55. 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 produces an effect based on a command from the main control unit 41. It is good also as a structure which determines the output pattern of an apparatus and an output control part performs output control of an effect device based on the output pattern which the sub control part 91 determined. In such a structure, the sub control part 91 and the output control part The output control of the rendering device is performed by both.

  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. However, the effect device is not limited to these, for example, a display device that is mechanically driven. Or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the effect device.

  The effect control board 90 performs drive control of the sub-control unit 91 that controls the effect, the display control circuit 92 that controls the display of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, the effect LED 52, and the reel LED 55. LED drive circuit 93, audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from speakers 53 and 54, reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to sub CPU 91a when power is turned on or when an initialization command from sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, A switch detection circuit 96 that detects a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90, a clock device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information, and a power source supplied to the slot machine 1 When the voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal indicating that is sent to the sub CPU 91. Such as power interruption detection circuit 98 for outputting is mounted against. The sub control unit 91 is configured by a microcomputer including a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d. Sub CPU91a receives the command transmitted from game control board 40, performs various control for performing an effect, and controls each part of the control circuit mounted in effect control board 90 directly or indirectly. .

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

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

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

[Setting value]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate changes by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery or the like. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, from the point of view of the payout rate, when the set value is set to 6, the player has the highest advantage, and the advantage decreases step by step as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Become.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed 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. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  It should be noted that the setting change state may be entered on condition that “power ON” + “setting key ON” + “front door opening detection”. Thereby, the unauthorized setting change in the state where the front door 1b is not opened can be prevented. In addition, once the state is changed to the setting change state, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door 1b until a termination condition for ending the setting change state (the setting key is turned OFF after the set value is determined) is satisfied. You may make it do. Thereby, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, and thus it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

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

  It should be noted that the setting confirmation state may be shifted on condition that “setting key ON” + “front door opening detection”. Thereby, the unauthorized setting check in the state where the front door 1b is not opened can be prevented. In addition, once the setting confirmation state is entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door 1b until an end condition (setting key is turned OFF) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Also good. As a result, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

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

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

  The sub-control unit 91 also determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98 is detected in the timer interrupt process (sub), and if it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected, the sub-control unit 91 returns next time. Sometimes power interruption processing (sub) for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 91c is normal is executed.

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

  Even when it is determined that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation, the sub-control unit 91 receives a setting command indicating that the setting change state has been entered from the main control unit 41, and after a certain period of time has elapsed since activation. The RAM 91c is also initialized when neither a return command nor a setting command indicating that the control state of the main control unit 41 has returned has been received even after elapse. In this case, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sets the setting key switch 37 ON and the reset / setting switch 38 when the RAM abnormality error occurs, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both activated. When starting in the OFF state, when the setting key switch 37 is in the OFF state and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed, each of the initial conditions is satisfied when the five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied. Five types of initialization are performed in different areas to be initialized according to the initialization conditions.

  Initialization 0 is initialization that is performed at the time of startup when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are in an ON state when a RAM error occurs. In initialization 0, all areas of the RAM 41c are initialized. . Initialization 1 is initialization performed before the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the reset / setting switch 38 is turned off at the time of start-up, and is shifted to the setting change state. Of the storage area, areas other than the important work and special work are initialized. In initialization 2, the general work, the unused area, and the unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is in an OFF state at the time of start-up and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. In the initialization 3, an unsaved work, an unused area, and an unused area are used. The stack area is initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c.

  In this embodiment, initialization 1 is performed before the transition to the setting change state. However, 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. May be.

  The special work includes a game state storage work in which a game state flag indicating a game state is stored and an internal winning flag storage work in which an internal winning flag is stored, and the special work is also initialized when shifting to the setting change state. Therefore, even when the setting is changed, the game state before the setting change and the internal winning flag (especially, the winning flag for the special combination being carried over) are maintained. On the other hand, when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are activated, all areas of the RAM 41c including the special work are initialized by initialization 0. In this case, the gaming state and The internal winning flag is also initialized. In the following, an operation that starts when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are ON is also referred to as a RAM clear operation.

[Internal lottery]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged on the activated winning line. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The types of winning combinations can be broadly divided into special roles with a transition to a special gaming state advantageous to the player, small roles with payout of medals, and the next game without the use of medals by the player. There is a re-player who is set with the number of bets that can be made. In the following, a small role and a replay role are collectively referred to as a general role. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c.

  The winning flags for the small role and the replaying role are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. The special combination winning flag is valid until a combination of combinations permitted by the flag is completed, and is invalid in a game having a combination of combinations permitted. That is, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be made, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game.

  In the internal lottery, whether or not a winning for each combination is permitted is determined before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). It is. In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 11119) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. A determination value table is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The range of judgment values (number of judgment values) corresponding to each combination determined within the range of judgment values that can be allocated can be specified by a judgment value table. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not a winning is permitted according to the acquired random number value and the range of determination values of each combination specified by the determination value table.

  Specifically, in the internal lottery, the number of determination values determined in accordance with the role that is the subject of the internal lottery, the current gaming state, and the set value are sequentially added to the random number value for the internal lottery. When the result overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination is won with a probability (for example, the number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  When the winning of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c.

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

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

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one round at a predetermined cycle are used as the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. Twenty areas (frames) divided for each predetermined step (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas have area numbers 1 to 20 from the reel reference position. Assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 20, and symbol numbers 1 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 1 to 20 are assigned to each reel. 1 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 frames for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table.

  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. For example, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel among the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effectively detected, 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. Thus, the region corresponding to the region number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the region corresponding to the region number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the fluoroscopic window 3 Stop in the lower symbol area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) 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.

  In this embodiment, a value of 0 to 5 is determined as the number of sliding frames, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing a maximum of 5 symbols after detecting a stop operation. That is, the symbol stop position can be specified from a range of up to six frames including the stop operation position at which the stop operation is detected. Since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling up to five symbols after detecting the stop operation, and the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. A symbol stop position can be specified from a range of up to six symbols.

  In the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 5 frames on the winning line, and the winning combination is drawn so that it is not aligned on the winning line. Create a stop control table with the number of sliding symbols and perform reel stop control. On the other hand, if you do not win any of the roles, stop control with the number of sliding symbols that does not match any of the roles Create a table and perform reel stop control. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line within the drawing range of a maximum of 5 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. Control is performed to stop the non-combining role without aligning within a maximum drawing range of 5 frames.

  When a special role is provided, the following reel control is performed. For example, when a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, such as when a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when a special role and a small role are elected simultaneously in one game In this case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small role on the winning line over the special role, and the special role can be won only when the small role cannot be drawn. When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn in, and the small combination is not on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

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

  If a special player and a replaying player are elected at the same time, such as when a replaying player is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, when the stop operation is performed, In addition, the control of stopping the game by aligning the symbols of the re-gamer within a maximum of 5 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer elected at the same time are arranged at intervals of within 6 symbols, that is, within 5 frames for all of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Since it can be stopped at any position within the drawing range of the piece, when the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, the timing when the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (hereinafter, Regardless of the operation timing, the re-game players will always win together. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control which arranges a re-game player on a winning line rather than a special game, and a re-game player always wins. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing role can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing role is drawn, and the special role is not arranged on the winning line simultaneously with the re-playing role.

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

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

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

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

  That is, when the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game, the main control unit 41 regulates the progress of the game until the predetermined regulation time elapses. The progress of the game is regulated so that the shortest time is not less than a predetermined regulation time.

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

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

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

  These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the type of command and 1-byte extension data indicating the content of the command. The sub-control unit 91 determines the type of command based on the type data.

  The BET command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets. The BET command is a state from the end of the game (after the setting change) to the start of the game. In a state where the specified number of bets is not set, a bet is inserted or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to bet the number of bets. Sent when is set. Since the BET command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, the sub-control unit 91 can 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. The credit command is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game, and is transmitted when a medal is inserted and credits are added in a state where a prescribed number of bets is set.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the result of the internal lottery. The internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started. The sub-control unit 91 can specify the operation of the start switch 7 and the result of the internal lottery by receiving the internal winning command.

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

  The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. It is. The reel stop command is transmitted each time stop control associated with a stop operation of each reel is performed. The sub-control unit 91 can specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, 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, the presence / absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out when winning. The winning determination command is transmitted after all reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed.

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

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

  The standby command is a command indicating that a transition to the standby state is made. When the standby command is set to the standby state after a certain period of time without setting the number of bets after one game, the payout of medals by the settlement of credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets) is completed. And sent after the payout end command is sent.

  The stop command is a command indicating occurrence or release of a stop state. A stop command indicating the occurrence of a stop state is transmitted when controlled to the stop state, and a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted when a reset operation is performed and the stop state is released. Is done.

  The error command is a command indicating occurrence or cancellation of an error state and the type of error state. When an error is determined and the error state is controlled, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error state is sent, and when the reset operation is canceled and the error state is released, the error command indicating the release of the error state Is sent.

  The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before power interruption. The return command is transmitted when the main control unit 41 is started up and returned to the control state before 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 at the end of the setting change state, a setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. The sub control unit 91 confirms that the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized by the setting command indicating the setting start because the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized in accordance with the transition to the setting change state. It can be specified.

  The setting confirmation command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting confirmation state. When transitioning to the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation command indicating the start of setting confirmation is transmitted, and when the setting confirmation state ends, a setting confirmation command indicating the end of setting confirmation is transmitted.

  The door command is a command indicating a detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state). When the door command is turned on, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes (from on to off) at the end of one game (at the time after the game ends and before the setting of the bet amount of the next game can be started). , Off to on).

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

  The navigation command is a command that can specify the operation procedure (pressing order, operation timing) of the stop switch. The navigation command is transmitted when the navigation target combination is won during AT.

  The AT winning command is a command that can specify an AT lottery result. The AT lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to grant the number of AT games as a right controlled to the AT state, and is performed by the main control unit 41. When winning in the AT lottery (hereinafter also referred to as AT winning), the number of AT games is awarded. The AT winning command is transmitted when an AT lottery is performed. By receiving the AT winning command, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the execution of the AT lottery and the result of the AT lottery (the result of whether or not the AT has been won).

[Control by sub-control unit 91 at the time of command reception]
Next, the control of the effect which the sub control part 91 performs based on a command is demonstrated.

  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, and 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. Performs output control of various rendering devices.

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

  For example, the sub-control unit 91 executes an expected effect that expects the AT game number to be given based on the AT lottery result that can be specified from the AT winning command received from the main control unit 41, depending on whether or not the AT game number is given. After that, the presence / absence of the number of AT games is notified as an effect result. In addition, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a navigation command that can specify the correct procedure from the main control unit 41 in a game that has been won in the pushing order described later, the sub-control unit 91 performs a navigation effect that notifies the correct procedure.

[Winner]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the types of roles, symbol combinations of roles, and technical matters related to the roles in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  Among a plurality of types of combinations, BB is provided as a special combination. BB does not win unless the left reel, middle reel, and right reel are stopped at an appropriate operation timing. For example, “red 7” of the left reel, “red 7” of the middle reel, and “red 7” of the right reel that constitute BB are not arranged within 5 frames in the symbol arrangement. For this reason, even if BB is won in the internal lottery, BB cannot be won unless the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel are stopped at an appropriate operation timing.

  When BB wins, it is controlled to BB (Big Bonus) which is a special gaming state advantageous to the player. BB is a state where the winning probability of the small role is higher than the normal state. As for BB, when one game starts with 1 BET (1 medal bet), 15 medals are paid out at the time of winning a small role (in this embodiment, at every game during BB), 360 medals are paid out. Is terminated by paying out. In this way, during the BB, the number of net increase during the game can be increased until 360 medals are paid out. Therefore, when the gaming state is controlled to BB, the player's advantage is improved. Therefore, the player expects that three “red 7” s are arranged on the line and controlled by the BB.

  Among a plurality of types of combinations, one combination 1 to 48 and ten combination 1 to 25 are provided as small combinations. Each small combination other than the 10-piece combination 1 will not win a prize unless the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel are stopped at an appropriate operation timing at the time of independent winning. For example, “red 7” of the left reel and “lip A” of the middle reel constituting the one-piece combination 1 are not arranged within 5 frames in the symbol arrangement. For this reason, even if the single winning combination 1 is won in the internal lottery, the single bell 1 cannot be won unless the left reel and the middle reel are stopped at an appropriate operation timing. Similarly for other small roles, there are places where the winning symbol is not placed within 5 frames on any reel, so even if you win in the internal lottery, you will be awarded if it does not stop at the appropriate operation timing I can't. However, in the present embodiment, since all the 1-piece winning combinations and 10-piece winning combinations are won simultaneously, any small winning combination is always won regardless of the operation timing. In addition, for the 10-piece winning combination 1 is won regardless of the operation timing of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel at the time of independent winning. This is because the “bell” on the left reel, the “bell” on the middle reel, and the “bell” on the right reel constituting the 10-piece combination 1 are arranged within 5 frames in the symbol arrangement. In addition, the 1-sheet combination 1 to 48 is generically referred to simply as the 1-sheet combination, and the 10-sheet combinations 1 to 25 are collectively referred to simply as the 10-sheet combination.

  When one winning combination is won, one medal is paid out, whereas when ten winning combinations are won, ten medals are paid out. In addition, when the 10 winning combination 1 wins, three "bells" are arranged on the winning line LN, and when the 10 winning combination 2-25 wins, three "bells" are arranged on the invalid line LM2. For a player, it is more medal than the number of bets (3 BETs, 3 medals) to win 10 medals and pay out 10 medals, instead of winning 1 medals and paying out 1 medal. Gains the advantage. Therefore, the player expects that three “bells” are arranged on the line and ten medals are paid out.

  As will be described later, when the winning combination 1 to 48 and the winning combination 1 to 25 are won simultaneously, if the operating procedure (push order) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is the correct answer procedure, On the other hand, if the operation procedure (push order) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is an incorrect answer procedure, one winning combination will win. For this reason, the 10-sheet combination is also called the main role and the 1-sheet combination is also called the secondary role.

  Among a plurality of types of combinations, a control cherry is provided as a control combination. The control cherry is a role for distinguishing a lottery target role to be described later in the control, and therefore is not won in an actual game.

[Game state transition]
In the present embodiment, the gaming state is controlled to one of the normal state, inside, and BB.

  The normal state is a state in which the BB winning flag is not carried over, and shifts after the BB ends. Regardless of the number of games, the normal state ends when the BB is won and the BB is won and the gaming state shifts to the BB, or the gaming state shifts to the inside without winning the BB. To do.

  The inside is a state in which the winning flag of BB is carried over, and shifts from the game next to the game won in BB in the normal state. During the inside, the game ends when the BB is won and the gaming state shifts to BB.

  BB is a gaming state in which the winning probability of a small role is higher than that in the normal state, and shifts when winning a BB in the normal state or inside. The BB ends when the total number of medals paid out during the BB exceeds 360, and shifts to the normal state from the next game. During BB, one game starts with 1 BET (1 medal bet), so the net increase in the number of medals during BB increases and the medal payout rate becomes 1 or more.

  Further, while the normal state and the inside are gaming states that can be controlled to the AT state, BB is a gaming state that cannot be controlled to the AT state. Note that the AT lottery is executed by the main control unit 41 when a predetermined condition is satisfied in any gaming state (for example, when winning a BB, winning a BB, or using 1000 games). .

[Lottery eligible role]
Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the lottery target combination will be described. Although illustration is omitted, the number of determination values is set for each of the combinations that are the targets of the internal lottery. The range of determination values corresponding to each combination can be specified by a determination value table stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The RAM 41c stores a determination value table for a normal state, a determination value table for the inside of the BB1, a determination value table for the BB1, and a determination value table for the BB2, and the main control unit 41 A range of determination values is specified using a determination value table corresponding to the type of gaming state being controlled, and an internal lottery is executed. In the present embodiment, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously, and different winning combinations can be won in duplicate. In FIG. 6, the vertical column indicates the lottery target role, and the horizontal column indicates the presence or absence of the lottery target (a circle indicates that the lottery is a target).

  BB, push order A, push order B, simultaneous winning combination A, and simultaneous winning combination B are provided as the internal lottery target roles.

  BB is the BB's single winner. Pushing order A is a simultaneous winning of all 1 combination (1 combination 1 to 48) and all 10 combination (10 combination 1 to 25). That is, the push order A is a simultaneous winning of the main role and the secondary role. The push order B is a simultaneous winning of all 1-sheet combinations (1-sheet combinations 1 to 48), all 10-sheet combinations (10-sheet combinations 1 to 25), and a control cherry. In other words, the push order B is a simultaneous winning of the main role, the secondary role and the control role. The simultaneous winning combination A is a simultaneous winning combination of the push order A and BB. That is, the simultaneous winning combination A is a simultaneous winning of the main character, the sub-role and the BB. The simultaneous winning combination B is a simultaneous winning combination of the push forward combination B and BB. That is, the simultaneous winning combination B is a simultaneous winning of the main role, the sub role, the control role, and the BB. Note that the push order A and the push order B are collectively referred to simply as a push order.

  In the normal state, BB, push order A, push order B, simultaneous winning combination A, and simultaneous winning combination B can each win.

  In the inside, push order A and push order B can each win. In the inside, since BB has already won, BB, simultaneous winning combination A, and simultaneous winning combination B are not won.

  In BB, push order A and push order B can each win. In BB, since BB has already been won, BB, simultaneous winning combination A, and simultaneous winning combination B are not won.

[Reel control when pushing order wins]
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the reel control at the time of pushing order winning selection will be described.

  When push order A is elected, that is, when push order A is elected alone, or in a game where push order A and BB are elected simultaneously, the stop switch is executed in the right and left steps which are the correct procedure. Reel control that wins the 10-piece role that is the main role when the is operated, and wins any one-side role that is the secondary role when the stop switch is operated in a procedure other than the middle or left and right that is an incorrect answer procedure Is done.

  For example, in a game in which push order A has been won, if the first stop is a middle reel, a “bell” must be drawn on the pay line LN, and if the second stop is a left reel, then “ "Bell" must be pulled in, and then "Bell" must be pulled in on the winning line LN in the right reel at the third stop. As a result, the 10 winning combination 1 wins. Also, for example, in a game in which push order A is won, if the first stop is the left reel, a symbol other than “bell”, for example, “blank” is drawn on the winning line LN, and then the second stop is in progress. In the case of a reel, symbols other than symbols ("Yellow 7", "Cherry") constituting the 10-sheet roles 20-25 among the possible winning combinations on the winning line LN, for example, 1-sheet roles 5, 11 , 17, and 23, and then, for example, among the single winning combinations 5, 11, 17, and 23 that may be won on the winning line LN, for example, Pull “A”. As a result, the single winning combination 11 wins.

  When push order B wins, that is, when push order B wins alone, or in a game where push order B and BB are won at the same time, stop in the right-to-left procedure, which is the correct procedure When the switch is operated, the leading role of 10 sheets is won, and when the stop switch is operated in a procedure other than the right middle left which is an incorrect answer procedure, one of the secondary roles is awarded. Reel control is performed.

  For example, in a game in which push order B has been won, if the first stop is the right reel, a “bell” must be drawn on the pay line LN, and if the second stop is the middle reel, then “ "Bell" must be pulled in, and then "Bell" must be pulled in on the winning line LN in the left reel at the third stop. As a result, the 10 winning combination 1 wins. Also, for example, in a game in which push order B is won, if the first stop is the left reel, a symbol other than “bell”, for example, “blank” is drawn on the winning line LN, and then the second stop is in progress. In the case of a reel, symbols other than symbols ("Yellow 7", "Cherry") constituting the 10-sheet roles 20-25 among the possible winning combinations on the winning line LN, for example, 1-sheet roles 5, 11 , 17, and 23, and then, for example, among the single winning combinations 5, 11, 17, and 23 that may be won on the winning line LN, for example, Pull “A”. As a result, the single winning combination 11 wins.

  In this way, in the game won for the push order, the leading role wins when the stop switch is operated in the correct answer procedure, and any secondary role wins when the stop switch is operated in the incorrect answer procedure. . In this way, the game won in the push order does not miss a prize, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, when the state is controlled to the AT state, the correct answer procedure is notified by the navigation effect in the game in which the pressing order is won. For example, in a game controlled to the AT state, when the push order A is won, a “middle left and right” character image is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. In this way, when controlled to the AT state, the correct answer procedure is notified in the game in which the pushing order is won, so that it is possible to acquire more than 10 medals used for setting the betting number and increase the net increase number. be able to. On the other hand, if it is not controlled to the AT state, even if a player is elected to push forward, the player does not know the correct answer procedure, so he can acquire only one medal less than three used for setting the number of bets, and the net increase The number cannot be increased.

  In a game that is selected for the push order, the single reel is won as long as the stop switch is operated in the procedure to stop the left reel first, so increasing the payout number also increases the net increase number. Can also be prevented.

  On the other hand, in a game that has been won in the push order combination, it is possible to win 10 combinations by notifying the correct procedure by the navigation effect, so that the number of payouts can be greatly increased and the net increase can be increased.

  In the present embodiment, the navigation effect is executed in the same manner both in the case of single winning of the push order and in the simultaneous win of the push order and BB. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing that the BB is won based on the notification mode of the executed navigation effect.

[AT management processing]
The main control unit 41 can control to the AT on condition that the number of AT games is given in the normal state or inside.

  For example, after controlling the AT, the main control unit 41 consumes (subtracts) the number of AT games given each time a game in the AT is consumed. Specifically, the main control unit 41 stores the number of AT games in the RAM 41c when acquiring the number of AT games. The main control unit 41 subtracts 1 from the number of remaining AT games in the RAM 41c each time one game is consumed, and controls to AT during a period until the number of remaining AT games becomes zero. Then, after the number of remaining AT games becomes 0, the main control unit 41 switches from AT to non-AT.

  In the AT state, a navigation command capable of specifying the correct answer procedure is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the game won for the push order. Thereby, the navigation effect which alert | reports a correct procedure is performed by the sub-control part 91 which received the navigation command.

[Reel control during single selection of push order]
Next, with reference to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the reel control at the time of winning the push order will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining an example of reel control when the left reel is stopped for the first time in the single winning combination of pushing order. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an example of reel control when the left reel is stopped for the first time at the time of simultaneous winning of the push order and BB.

  Among the combinations included in the push order combination, in one of the three reels, a combination composed of a symbol (also referred to as a common symbol) common to a symbol constituting the BB and a symbol constituting the BB There is a role composed of symbols that are not in common (also called non-common symbols). For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the left reel component design is “Red 7” for 1-piece roles 1, 2, 7, 8, 13, 14, 19, 20, 25-28, and 10-piece roles 2-7. ", Which is the same as" Red 7 ", which is the configuration symbol of the left reel of BB. On the other hand, the left reel has a “blank” in the configuration of the left reel, and the left reel of the BB has the single reel combination 5, 6, 11, 12, 17, 18, 23, 24, 33 to 36, and the ten reel combination 20 to 25. It is not in common with “Red 7” which is the configuration pattern of.

  Here, in the case of winning of push forward (when pushing forward alone or simultaneously with push forward and BB), depending on the timing of the stop switch operation by the player, a common symbol is used on the left reel. There are cases where both “Red 7” and “Blank” which is a non-common symbol can be drawn on the winning line LN within the drawing range of 5 frames. For example, in the left reel, the player switches the stop switch at the timing when the “Lip A” of No. 8 is in the lower row, the “Blank” of No. 9 is in the middle row, and the “Bell” of No. 10 is in the upper row. Is operated, it is possible to draw 12th “red 7” or 9th “blank” on the lower pay line LN.

  The reason for this is that, as shown in FIG. 8, in the case of a single winning combination of pushing orders, the number of small roles that can be won regardless of whether “red 7” or “blank” is drawn on the winning line LN. This is because the same 18 are included, and in any of the winning combinations, a small combination in which the maximum number of medals to be paid out is 10 is included. In other words, whether the priority is given to the number of small roles that can be won (possibility of winning a small role) or priority is given to the number of medals to be paid out when winning, both “Red 7” and “Blank” are the winning lines. It is possible to draw on the LN.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, when “Red 7” is drawn on the winning line LN at the time of simultaneous winning of the push order and BB, “BB” is included because BB is included as a winning combination. The number of winning combinations is one more than the case where "" is drawn on the winning line LN. However, except for BB, the number of winning combinations that can be won is 18 regardless of whether “red 7” or “blank” is drawn on the winning line LN. Furthermore, as in the case of the single winning combination of the push order, the small combinations that can be won include small combinations whose maximum number of medals to be paid out is 10. For this reason, both “Red 7” and “Blank” are awarded regardless of the number of small roles that can be won (possibility of winning a small role) or priority on the number of medals to be paid out when winning. It is possible to draw on the line LN.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5, when “red 7” is drawn on the winning line LN, 1-piece combination 1, 2, 7, 8, 13, 14, 19, 20, 25-28, and 10-piece combination The 18 small roles of 2 to 7 can be won, and the maximum payout number is 10 of 10 combinations of 2 to 7. On the other hand, when “blank” is drawn on the winning line LN, 18 small pieces of 1 sheet combination 5, 6, 11, 12, 17, 18, 23, 24, 33 to 36 and 10 sheet combinations 20 to 25 are collected. The winning combination can be won, and the maximum payout number is 10 in 10 winning combinations 20-25.

  As described above, both of “red 7” and “blank” in the left reel can be drawn onto the winning line LN in both of the case where the push winning combination is won independently and the case where the pushing forward and BB are simultaneously won. When the stop switch is operated, “red 7” can be pulled in, or “blank” can be pulled in.

  Here, the stop switch at the timing when both “Red 7” and “Blank” can be drawn on the winning line LN in the left reel, when the push order is selected independently and when the push order and BB are simultaneously selected. When is operated, it is conceivable that a different symbol is drawn and stopped. For example, in the case of a single winning combination of push order, “blank”, which is a non-common symbol, is drawn onto the winning line LN, and in the case of simultaneous winning of push order and BB, “red 7”, which is a common symbol, is drawn. It is conceivable to draw on the winning line LN. However, when such reel control is performed, when the “red 7”, which is a common symbol in the left reel, is drawn on the winning line LN and stopped, the winning symbol of BB is recognized by the player by the stop symbol.

  In addition, both when the winning combination is selected and when both the pressing order and BB are simultaneously selected, the left reel stops at the timing when both “Red 7” and “Blank” can be drawn on the winning line LN. When the switch is operated, it is conceivable that “red 7”, which is a common symbol, is drawn on the winning line LN. However, with such reel control, even when BB is not won, the common symbol “Red 7” is drawn on the winning line LN and stops, so the common symbol “Red 7” stops. Compared to the frequency of winning, the frequency of winning a BB is reduced, and the player is expected too much for the BB winning. For this reason, the player will not expect the BB winning.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, in the case of single winning of the push order, the “blank” which is a non-common symbol is drawn on the winning line LN and stopped, and further, in FIG. As shown in the drawing, in the case of simultaneous winning of the push order and BB, similarly, “blank” which is a non-common symbol is drawn onto the winning line LN and stopped.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the common symbol “red 7” and non-recognized in the left reel both in the single winning of the push order and in the simultaneous win of the push order and BB. When the stop switch is operated at a timing at which any of the common symbols “blank” can be drawn onto the winning line LN, the non-common symbol “blank” is drawn onto the winning line LN and stopped. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing that BB has been won based on the stop symbol of the left reel. In addition, even when the winning combination is selected, the stop switch is turned on at the timing when both the common symbol “red 7” and the non-common symbol “blank” can be drawn onto the winning line LN on the left reel. When operated, the common symbol “red 7” is not drawn on the winning line LN and does not stop, so that the player is not expected to excessively expect the BB winning. Expectation for BB winning can be continued.

  In addition, even when “blank” which is a non-common symbol in the left reel is drawn on the winning line LN and stopped, “red 7” which is a common symbol in the left reel is drawn and stopped on the winning line LN. Since the ten winning combinations for paying out the same ten medals as the winnings that can be generated in can be won, there is no disadvantage to the player.

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

[About roles won by one and simultaneous winning]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the reel control when the pushing order is won independently and when the pushing order and BB are won simultaneously has been described. However, it is not limited to the relationship between push order and BB.

  For example, as a small part to be elected simultaneously with a special part, not only a part in which the winning part differs depending on the order of pushing by the player, such as a pushing part, but a part other than the pushing part such as a so-called bell, watermelon or cherry is applied. You may let them.

  Also, as a special role that is won simultaneously with a small role, a so-called RB (regular bonus) that increases the winning probability of the small role may be used as in the case of BB, or a so-called CB (challenge bonus) where all small roles are won. May be applied.

Further, the combination that is won at the same time as the special combination is not limited to the small combination and may be a re-playing combination.
Further, the special gaming state is exemplified by BB (big bonus), but it may be the AT state, or the so-called CZ (in which the AT game number grant probability and the number of AT game numbers to be given are increased in the AT lottery. Chance zone). In this case, the symbol combination that can be transferred to the special game state (that is, the symbol combination of the winning combination at the same time) is not limited to the symbol combination of BB, but may be a symbol combination of a small role, It may be a symbol combination.

[About common and non-common symbols]
In the present embodiment, “red 7” is exemplified as the common symbol and “blank” is exemplified as the non-common symbol, but symbols other than these may be applied.

  Further, the timing at which the stop switch is operated and the symbols that can be pulled in according to the operated timing are not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 and may be other cases. For example, in the left reel, the player stops at the timing when the 10th “bell” is at the bottom, the 11th “Lip A” is at the middle, and the 12th “red 7” is at the top and can be seen from the perspective window 3. Even when the switch is operated, it is possible to draw 12th “red 7” or 14th “blank” onto the lower pay line LN. Even in such a pull-in situation, the “blank” which is a non-common symbol is drawn on the winning line LN both in the case of the single selection of the push order and the simultaneous selection of the push order and the BB. What is necessary is just to make it stop.

[About the stop reel]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the reel control in the case where both the common symbol and the non-common symbol can be drawn on the winning line LN in the left reel has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, it may be applied to the reel control when both the common symbol and the non-common symbol can be drawn on the winning line LN in the middle reel, and both the common symbol and the non-common symbol in the right reel are on the winning line LN. The present invention may be applied to reel control when it can be pulled into the reel.

[About roles that can be won when the left reel stops]
In the present embodiment, in the game won for the push order bell combination, the 10-piece combination that can be won when the left reel is stopped for the first time was not ultimately won, but this is not restrictive. Eventually, it may be one that wins 10 winning combinations.

[Control for AT]
In the present embodiment, the example in which the main control unit 41 executes the AT lottery has been described. However, the sub control unit 91 may execute the AT lottery. For example, the sub control unit 91 may execute the AT lottery when the AT lottery is won based on the result of the internal lottery that can be specified from the internal lottery command received from the main control unit 41. .

  In the present embodiment, the AT management process is also executed by the main control unit 41, but may be executed by the sub control unit 91. For example, the sub control unit 91 specifies whether or not the AT game number is given based on the AT winning command from the main control unit 41, and based on the result, the AT flag indicating the AT and the AT game number is stored in the RAM 91c. It may be stored in a predetermined area. Then, the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT when the AT flag is set, and executes the navigation effect when the winning of the navigation target role is specified from the internal winning command received from the main control unit 41. It may be.

[About the protagonist]
In the present embodiment, 10 medals are paid out at the time of winning in any of the leading roles. In other words, the same number of medals will be paid out regardless of which main character wins, but not limited to this, even if the number of medals to be paid out differs depending on the type of main character won Good.

  Not only the number of medals to be paid out, but also the player's degree of advantage may vary depending on the type of main character that won the prize. For example, when winning the leading role A, the player is in an advantageous state (for example, an RT state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is increased, an AT state in which a navigation effect is executed, a state in which a navigation stock lottery is performed, a navigation stock When the player shifts to a high-probability state where the winning probability of the lottery increases and wins the main role B, the player may not shift to the advantageous state or move to the disadvantaged state that is more disadvantageous than the advantageous state.

[About navigation production]
In this embodiment, as a state in which an operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified, a navigation effect that notifies a correct answer procedure that can win a leading role with payout of 10 medals when a push forward is won. However, it may be configured to be controlled so that at least an operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified. The operation procedure advantageous to the player is a plurality of types of operation procedures with different advantages depending on the result of the internal lottery and the operation procedure (one operation procedure involves paying out more medals than the other operation procedure, One operating procedure shifts to a gaming state that is more advantageous than the other operating procedure, while one operating procedure avoids shifting to a disadvantaged gaming state, whereas the other operating procedure shifts to a gaming state that is disadvantageous Operation in which one of the operating procedures shifts to an advantageous gaming state while the other operating procedure shifts to an unfavorable gaming state, etc. The procedure applies.

  The operation procedure notified in the AT is not limited to the reel stop order but may be the reel stop timing (stop switch operation timing).

[About the navigation target role]
In the present embodiment, a push forward role is set as a navigation target role, and when the push forward role is won, an operation procedure for winning the main role is notified by the navigation effect. However, the navigation effect for the re-game player may be executed without being limited to the navigation effect for such a small role.

  For example, as a gaming state, a normal state and an RT state in which the winning probability of a re-gamer is increased, and when a specific re-gamer is won, a promotion replay that shifts to the RT state when operated by an advantageous procedure is awarded. Then, a maintenance replay that maintains the normal state may be awarded when operated in a procedure other than the advantageous procedure. In this case, when a specific re-game player is won, information that prompts an operation by an advantageous procedure may be notified by a navigation effect.

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

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

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

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

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

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 91 sub control unit.

Claims (1)

Provided with a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units,
Pre-decision means for deciding whether or not to allow derivation for each combination of a plurality of types of display results;
A derivation operation means operated by a player to cause each of the plurality of variable display sections to derive a display result within a predetermined pull-in range;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result to each of the plurality of variable display sections in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation of the derivation operation means,
In the combination of the plural types of display results,
A combination of special display results that allow transition to a special gaming state different from the normal gaming state;
The display result of the specific variable display unit among the plurality of variable display units is a combination of common display results common to the display result of the specific variable display unit constituting the combination of the special display results;
A display result of the specific variable display unit includes a combination of non-common display results that is not common with a display result of the specific variable display unit constituting the combination of the special display result,
The derivation control means includes
When derivation is permitted for any of the combination of the special display result, the combination of the common display result, and the combination of the non-common display result by the determination of the prior determination unit, and the combination of the common display result And the combination of the non-common display results are allowed to be derived, while the special display result combination is not allowed to be derived,
In the specific variable display unit, an operation that can derive both the display result constituting the combination of the common display results and the display result constituting the combination of the non-common display results within the pull-in range is performed by the derivation operation means. Sometimes, a slot machine that performs control for deriving display results constituting the combination of the non-common display results in the specific variable display unit.

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