JP2019187750A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To manage a setting change history by transmitting information regarding a setting value to a sub-control part, and to prevent advantage/disadvantage of a game from being affected even if the information is acquired fraudulently while executing a performance by utilizing the information regarding the setting value.SOLUTION: A slot machine 1 is in a state capable of changing setting when a change processing start switch 56 is turned on in an open state of a front door 5, and transmits a command capable of identifying a setting value before a change to a sub-control board 73 at predetermined timing. The sub-control board 73 stores a command of a setting value transmitted from a main control board 63 in a setting value history storage area 751. In this way, the sub-control board 73 can perform management regarding a setting value. Although information regarding a setting value transmitted from the main control board 63 is information regarding a setting value before a change, advantage/disadvantage of a subsequent game is not affected even if the information is acquired fraudulently.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention comprises display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and stop operation means for stopping variable display of each of the variable display columns, and when all the variable display columns are stopped The present invention relates to a gaming machine that grants a privilege to a player according to the symbol combination.

  A slot machine, which is one of gaming machines, includes a main control unit that performs control related to the progress of a game, and a sub-control unit that controls effects according to the progress of the game. In this case, information on the game control state and the like is transmitted from the main control unit to the sub-control, and the sub-control unit performs effect control based on the information. In some slot machines, information related to a set value that defines a payout rate is transmitted to a sub-control unit, and the sub-control unit performs an effect based on this information. For example, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, an assist time (AT) for notifying an advantageous pushing order is mounted, whether or not to play an AT game, and whether or not to produce an effect. The effect lottery is performed by the sub-control unit.

JP-A-2015-97628 (see paragraphs 0033 to 0034)

  In the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, the setting value set at the information transmission timing is transmitted to the sub-control unit as it is, and the AT lottery table and the effect lottery table are selected based on the information. There is also a slot machine that can display a history of set values on a liquid crystal display controlled by a sub-control unit and compare the history with actual increase / decrease of medals to check whether there is an abnormality in the appearance of balls. Usually, the control board that constitutes the main control unit and the sub control unit is secured by sealing so that it cannot be easily accessed from the outside, but the communication line between the main control unit board and the sub control unit board is Security is inferior. Therefore, in the conventional slot machine, there is a possibility that the setting value information at that time is illegally acquired by accessing the communication line.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and even if information related to setting values is transmitted to the sub-control unit to manage the history of setting changes and the information is obtained illegally, the advantage of the game is achieved. / The purpose is to prevent adverse effects.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a display unit having a plurality of reels for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a reel rotation start operation unit for starting rotation of each of the reels, and the reels. Main rotation means for controlling the progress of the game in a gaming machine in which a game medium is paid out according to a symbol combination when all the reels are stopped, and a reel rotation stop operation means for stopping the respective rotations; Sub-control means for controlling the production in accordance with the progress of the game based on information transmitted from the main control means, the main control means performs a lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of winning combinations have been won And can be set to one set value from a plurality of set values having different winning probabilities of the plurality of roles in the role lottery, The technique information is transmitted to the sub control means, and the sub control means is capable of receiving the game information transmitted from the main control means and storing the game information. The main control means When a setting change start operation is performed, the setting value can be changed, and the main control unit changes from the setting change impossible state where the setting value cannot be changed to the setting changeable state. Information regarding the set value before the change is transmitted as the game information at the timing of the transition, and the sub-control unit receives and stores the information regarding the set value before the change.

  According to this configuration, since the information regarding the set value is transmitted from the main control unit to the sub control unit, the sub control unit can manage the set value. Further, since the information on the set value transmitted by the main control means is information on the set value before the change, even if the information is obtained illegally, it does not affect the advantage / disadvantage of the subsequent game.

  In another gaming machine according to the present invention, a display means having a plurality of reels for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a reel rotation start operating means for starting the rotation of each of the reels, and stopping the rotation of each of the reels. A main rotation means for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine in which the game medium is paid out according to the symbol combination when all the reels are stopped, and the main control means. Sub-control means for controlling the production according to the progress of the game based on the transmitted information, and the main control means performs a role lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of roles have been won, It is possible to set one set value among a plurality of set values having different winning probabilities for the plurality of roles in the lottery. And the sub-control means can receive the game information transmitted from the main control means and store the game information. The main control means has changed the set value. In this case, as the game information, information related to the setting value before the change is transmitted to the sub-control means, and the sub-control means receives and stores information related to the setting value before the change. Yes.

  According to this configuration, since the information regarding the set value is transmitted from the main control unit to the sub control unit, the sub control unit can manage the set value. Further, since the information on the set value transmitted by the main control means is information on the set value before the change, even if the information is obtained illegally, it does not affect the advantage / disadvantage of the subsequent game.

It is a perspective view of a slot machine which is an example of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows a reel design. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine of FIG. 1. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of the main control board of FIG. 2, and a sub control board. It is a figure for demonstrating the game of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a combination name and the symbol combination concerning winning, and the dividend (number of payouts) when winning. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a winning combination group and a combination. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a power-on process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a setting change process. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of a setting change process.

<Embodiment>
An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Constitution)
In the slot machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a prescribed number (for example, three) of game media such as medals is inserted in any one of a plurality of preset gaming states. The execution of one game is started on the condition that a start switch 19 described later is operated, and is configured as shown in FIG.

  The front surface of the housing 3 is closed by a front door 5 so as to be openable and closable, and an operation plate 7 is disposed at a substantially central height of the front door 5. A front plate 9 is disposed above the operation plate 7. The front plate 9 is provided with a horizontally elongated display window 11. Inside the display window 11, left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R that variably display a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order are disposed. As shown in FIG. 2, the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R have a plurality of kinds of symbols (in this embodiment, “R7 (red 7)” “B7 (blue 7)” “W7 (white 7 ) ”“ R1 (Replay 1) ”“ R2 (Replay 2) ”“ BE (Bell) ”“ WM1 (Watermelon 1) ”“ WM2 (Watermelon 2) ”“ CH (Cherry) ”“ BL ”) Are provided in a predetermined arrangement.

  Also, frame numbers from 0 to 19 are sequentially attached to each symbol. In this case, for example, a reel tape on which symbols from frame numbers 0 to 19 are printed is attached to the peripheral surfaces of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. When the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the display window 11 in a predetermined order of frame numbers 19, 18,..., 0, 19,. From the display window 11, when the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R stop rotating, the symbols are set to look into a total of three, one for each of the upper, middle, and lower stages. That is, when all three reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped, a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows are stopped and displayed on the display window 11. In this embodiment, as a winning line in the display window 11 used for winning determination, a so-called middle line configured by a middle stage of the left reel 13L, a middle stage of the middle reel 13M, and a middle stage of the right reel 13R is set. Yes.

  In addition, reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R (see FIG. 3) composed of stepping motors are connected to the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that the reels 13L, 13M, 13R can be independently rotated. Has been. Note that a display unit of the slot machine 1 is constituted by a reel unit (not shown) constituted by each reel 13L, 13M, 13R and each reel motor 14L, 14M, 14R.

  Further, the operation panel 7 has a bet switch 15 for instructing the insertion of medals one by one from the credit medals stored in the inside, and the maximum number of inserted coins per game (game) from the credit medals (three in this case). A maximum bet switch 17 for instructing the insertion of medals, and a lever-like start switch 19 (reel rotation start operation means for starting variable display of each symbol by rotating each reel 13L, 13M, 13R) ), Left / middle / right reel switches 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped to stop the variable display of each symbol, left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R (reel rotation stop operation means), credit medal A payout switch 23 and a medal slot 25 are provided. In this embodiment, one type of three medals inserted (specified number) necessary for one game is set. Further, a plurality of variable display rows for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols are formed by the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R correspond to the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively. Is provided.

  In addition, an animation or the like is displayed almost at the center above the front plate 9 to notify the player of winning or winning, or to notify the operation mode of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. A liquid crystal display 27 is provided. An explanation panel 29 on which various winning symbols are displayed is provided immediately above the liquid crystal display 27, and speakers 31L for performing effects such as music and voice are provided on the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display 27 and the explanation panel 29. , 31R are provided. A central lamp portion 33M is disposed on the upper side of the explanation panel 29 and the speakers 31L and 31R, and left and right lamp portions 33L and 33R are disposed on the left and right sides thereof. Each lamp unit 33M, 33L, 33R is provided with a light source such as a light emitting diode. These lamp portions 33M, 33L, and 33R are integrally formed, and constitute an upper lamp portion 33 for performing effects such as notifying a player of winning and winning.

  In addition, a lower panel 35 on which a decorative image or the like is displayed is provided below the operation panel 7. A lower lamp unit in which a plurality of light sources are arranged in, for example, two rows on the left and right sides of the lower panel 35. 37L and 37R are provided. Further, below the lower panel 35, a medal payout opening 39 for medals and a medal receiver 41 for receiving medals paid out from the medal payout opening 39 are provided. In addition, a winning line is drawn on the front plate 9, and a credit indicator 45 for displaying the number of stored credit medals is disposed at the lower left corner of the front plate 9. The credit display 45 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs, and can display a 2-digit stored number (up to 50).

  Further, below the credit display 45, a payout display 46 for displaying the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning is arranged. Similar to the credit indicator 45, the indicator 46 is composed of two 7-segment LEDs. The payout display 46 is also used for displaying error information.

  In addition, below the display window 11 of the front panel 9, information related to the control of the main control board 63 such as the order of operating the left stop switch 21L, the middle stop switch 21M, and the right stop switch 21R and the result of the role lottery is notified. A notification display 60 is provided for (display). The notification display 60 includes, for example, two 7-segment LEDs. Therefore, by changing the lighting mode of each segment included in each of the seven segment LEDs, for example, the operation mode such as the operation order and operation timing of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R can be notified.

  A support frame that supports the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is fixed to the rear wall in the housing 3. A hopper unit 43 (see FIG. 3) for discharging medals to the medal payout opening 39 is disposed below the support frame in the housing 3. Further, on the back side near the medal slot 25, a medal selector 48 (see FIG. 3) that selects whether or not the medal inserted into the medal slot 25 is genuine and guides only the regular medal to the hopper unit 43. ) Is arranged. Further, on the left side of the hopper unit 43 as viewed from the front of the slot machine 1, an operation box 49 (see FIG. 3) is fixed to the left side wall in the housing 3. The operation box 49 is provided with a power switch 50 (see FIG. 3) for switching the power ON and OFF, and a change processing start switch 56 (see FIG. 3) including a key cylinder for setting change processing. There is provided a reset switch 52 (see FIG. 3) used for switching the set values. Note that the reset switch 52 is also used as a switch for canceling an error when an error occurs and displaying the allowable state stay ratio.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the insertion sensor 53 is provided in the medal insertion slot 25 in the vicinity of the medal insertion slot 25 inside the housing 3, and detects the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 one by one. A payout sensor 54 is provided at the exit of the hopper unit 43 and detects medals paid out to the medal payout outlet 39 one by one.

  The left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R detect the rotational positions of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, and are provided on the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively. When the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate, the protrusions are detected every round and a detection signal is output to the main control board 63. In this embodiment, for example, when the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R detect the protrusions, the symbol of frame number 19 is configured to be positioned in the middle of the display window 11, respectively. .

  The hopper motor 57 is disposed in the hopper unit 43 and pays out medals toward the medal payout opening 39 by driving thereof.

  The permissible state notification lamp 80 is for informing that the state of the slot machine 1 is an AT permissible state described later, and is formed of, for example, an LED lamp. In this embodiment, the permissible state notification lamp 80 is turned on at a predetermined timing after the transition to the AT permissible state, and is turned off when the AT is not permitted.

  Further, the slot machine 1 includes a main control board 63 on which a main CPU 61 that performs control related to the progress of the game is mounted, and a sub that performs control of effects according to the progress of the game based on information transmitted from the main control board 63. A sub control board 73 on which the CPU 71 is mounted is provided separately, and various data are transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 in one direction. The main control board 63 is strictly sealed in the board case so that it cannot be illegally accessed from the outside. In addition, various measures are taken on the substrate case so that it can be surely confirmed that it has been illegally released.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the RAM 65 of the main control board 63 has a storage capacity inside the main CPU 61, and temporarily stores data relating to the game such as the game state of the slot machine 1. FIG. The RAM 65 forms a storage area constituting a flag storage area 651, a determination result storage area 652, an allowable period game number counter 653, an AT period game number counter 654, a set value storage area 655, and a temporary set value storage area 656. . As shown in FIG. 3, the ROM 67 of the main control board 63 is a storage capacity inside the main CPU 61, and the role lottery table 671, stop table 672, and AT lottery table 673, which are preset data shown in FIG. A program for the slot machine 1 (a game machine program) including an AT initial game number distribution table 674, an AT extra lottery table 675, a spear effect game number determination table 676, and the like is stored.

  The main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and executes a game machine program stored in the ROM 67 to perform processing related to the progress of the game. The main CPU 61 includes data related to the result lottery result in the role lottery process by the role lottery means 103 described later, data related to the operation of the operation tools operated by the player such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and the start switch 19. Various data are transmitted to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71) in a predetermined command format.

  The memory 75 of the sub-control board 73 includes a RAM unit that temporarily stores various data and a ROM unit that stores various programs for effects. The sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and the sub CPU 71 receives various data related to the slot machine 1 transmitted from the main CPU 61 (in the role lottery process by the role lottery means 103). The program stored in the memory 75 is executed on the basis of the result lottery result, data regarding whether or not the operation devices such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, the start switch 19 and the like are operated, and the game is related to the game Determine the content of the production. In addition, the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 controls the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 27 and the speakers 31L and 31R via the I / O port of the sub control board 73 based on the determined contents of the effect. I do.

(Main control board)
Next, the main control board 63 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 63 has various functions realized by executing programs stored in the ROM 67 and various functions realized by controlling hardware. .

(1) Game control means 100
The game control means 100 of FIG. 4 controls the game of the slot machine 1 in any one of a plurality of preset game states. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the game control means 100 is generally used in a normal gaming state (initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), advantageous RT (RT2), bonus internal winning (RT3)). BB game is executed in a bonus game state (RBB1) that is more advantageous than the normal game state and is shifted by winning a bonus combination (RBB1).

  In addition, as a game advantageous to a player different from the bonus game which is a game in the bonus game state (RBB1), the role lottery result of the role lottery means 103 described later is obtained by operating the stop switches 21L, 21M and 21R. Pushing order that has been selected for the push order (left correct bell 1 to 4, middle correct bell 1 to 4, right correct bell 1 to 4 (push order bell): see FIG. 7) to be given to the player. There is an AT game (special game) for notifying the operation procedure (push order) of each of the advantageous stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R corresponding to the push order when it becomes a winning result. The game control means 100 performs an AT game when the AT lottery result of the role lottery means 103 is a push-forward winning result in an AT-allowed state and a game during the AT period.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 4, the game control means 100 includes an operation mode determination means 100a, a game state setting means 100b, an AT allowable state setting means 100c, an AT lottery means 100d, an initial game number determination means 100e, and an extra lottery means 100f. The AT game possible state determining means 100g is provided.

(1-1) Operation mode determination means 100a
The operation mode determination unit 100 a determines a player's operation mode for the slot machine 1. Specifically, the player's operation mode for various switches provided in the slot machine 1 such as the bet switches 15 and 17, the start switch 19, and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, and the player to the medal slot 25 The mode of various operations on the slot machine 1 by the player is determined, such as the mode of the medal insertion operation.

(1-2) Game state setting means 100b
The gaming state setting unit 100b is configured to set a plurality of gaming states set in advance based on the result of the combination lottery processing by the combination lottering unit 103, the determination result of the symbol combination on the active line (middle stage line) by the symbol determination unit 111, and the like. The gaming state of the slot machine 1 is set to any one of the above.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, the initial RT (RT0), the normal RT (RT1), the advantageous RT (RT2), the bonus internal winning (RT3), and the bonus gaming state are the gaming states. (RBB1). The initial RT (RT0) is a gaming state that shifts after a setting change to be described later or after the bonus gaming state (RBB1) ends.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the initial RT (RT0), if a push order bell (left correct bell 1-4, middle correct bell 1-4, right correct bell 1-4: see FIG. 7) is lost, The state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to normal RT (RT1), and the gaming state shifts to normal RT (RT1). It should be noted that the push-out bells are omitted in the stop switches 21L and 21M in the push order other than the advantageous push order (the number of payouts 9 sheets) set according to the type of the push-order bells. , 21R has been manipulated, and no winning combination has been won (favorable dividends are missed).

  In addition, in the normal RT (RT1), when a promotion replay (“RP4” “RP5”: see FIG. 6) is won, the gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to advantageous RT (RT2), and the gaming state is advantageous. Transition to RT (RT2). In addition, in the advantageous RT (RT2), when the pushing order bell is missed, the gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to the normal RT (RT1), and the gaming state shifts to the normal RT (RT1).

  In the initial RT (RT0), the normal RT (RT1), and the advantageous RT (RT2), a lottery drawing is performed using different role lottery tables 671. For example, in the normal RT (RT1), the normal RT combination lottery table 671 is used. In this case, in the normal RT combination lottery table 671, for each set value, a predetermined lottery value is set for each winning combination group to be a combination of lottery.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, when a winning combination (RBB1: see FIGS. 6 and 7) is won in any of the gaming states of initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), and advantageous RT (RT2). In addition, when the combination of the winning line stop symbols is not the symbol combination related to the bonus winning (non-winning), the gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to the bonus internal winning (RT3) and the gaming state is the bonus internal winning. Shift to (RT3) (bonus carryover). In addition, when winning a bonus combination carried over during the bonus internal winning (RT3), the gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to the bonus gaming state (RBB1) for winning, and the gaming state is the bonus gaming state (RBB1). Migrate to In addition, the bonus game state (RBB1) has an end condition, and the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the initial RT (RT0) when the end condition is satisfied, and the game state is set to the initial RT ( (RT0). In this embodiment, in the bonus game state (RBB1), the end condition is that the payout number exceeds the prescribed number of 297 in any of the AT non-permitted state, the AT permitted state, and the AT period. Yes.

(1-3) AT permissible state setting means 100c
The AT permissible state setting means 100c is a slot machine 1 in any one of an AT non-permitted state that does not permit AT games (special game non-permitted state) and an AT permissible state that permits AT games (special game permissible state). Is set. When the gaming state is an AT non-permitted state and a general gaming state (initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), advantageous RT (RT2), bonus internal winning (RT3)), a specific small role ( In this embodiment, if the winning group “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, “RBB + Cherry 2”, “Watermelon”, “Chance Eye”) is won, the AT lottery means 100d takes AT from the AT non-permitted state. An AT allowable lottery for determining whether or not to shift to an allowable state is performed. When winning the AT allowable lottery (AT allowable winning), the AT allowable state setting means 100c sets the slot machine 1 in the AT allowable state.

  In this embodiment, the winning combinations “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, “RBB + Cherry 2”, “Watermelon”, and “Chance Eye” in which the AT allowable lottery is performed all have a winning probability and a gaming state. The lottery value is set so as not to change depending on the type of the game (see FIG. 7). However, for the winning combination “Cherry 2”, only the bonus internal winning (RT3) and bonus game state RBB1 are subject to the role lottery, and the lottery value is set to “178” in any game state. However, in other gaming states, no lottery value is set. However, the winning combination group “RBB + Cherry 2” composed of all the winning combinations “Cherry 2” and the bonus combination “RBB1” is subject to the lottery only in the other gaming state, The lottery value is set to “178” which is the same as the winning combination group “Cherry 2” in any gaming state. That is, it can be said that the lottery value is set so that the winning combination of the winning combination group “Cherry 2” does not substantially change depending on the type of gaming state. Therefore, the winning combination groups “Cherry 2” and “RBB + Cherry 2” are also subject to AT allowable lottery.

  Further, the AT permissible state setting means 100c notifies the AT permissible state in an identifiable manner by turning on the permissible state notification lamp 80 at a predetermined timing after winning the AT permissible lottery. By notifying the outside that the AT is allowed, the slot machine 1 is in an abnormal state and may be faulty or illegal when an AT game is executed when the slot machine 1 is not in the AT allowed state. It can be judged immediately. The lighting / extinguishing timing of the allowable state notification lamp 80 will be described later.

  By the way, even if you win the push order bell (left correct bell 1-4, middle correct bell 1-4, right correct bell 1-4), because the push order to win the "BE" role is not known except during the AT period It is difficult to stay at the initial RT (RT0) or the advantageous RT (RT2). Therefore, normally, when the gaming state is normal RT (RT1), the AT allowable winning is performed, and the AT allowable state setting means 100c sets the slot machine 1 to the AT allowable state. Further, after the AT allowable state setting means 100c sets the slot machine 1 to the AT allowable state, an initial game number determination means 100e described later sets the initial number of games in the AT period game number counter 654 (FIG. 4). When the initial game number is determined by the initial game number determining means 100e, the non-AT state is being prepared and the AT is being prepared. When the promotion replay (“RP4”, “RP5”: see FIG. 6) is won during the normal RT (RT1) AT preparation, the game shifts to the advantageous RT (RT2) from the next game, and the AT period starts. During the AT period, it is possible to execute an AT game that notifies an advantageous operation procedure of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R when the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 103 is a push forward winning result (push order bell winning). AT game ready state. In this embodiment, the AT period is a so-called ART because it is a period of transition to an advantageous RT (RT2) in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is set higher than the normal RT (RT1). In this embodiment, the bonus gaming state RBB1 and ART (AT period) are gaming states in which possessed medals increase (Sim appearance rate> 1), and gaming states in which possessed medals decrease in other gaming states (( The lottery value of each winning combination group is set so that the Sim payout rate ≦ 1)).

  The timing of turning on and off the allowable state notification lamp 80 in this embodiment will be specifically described. For example, when a winning combination group “Cherry 1”, which is one of the target roles for AT allowable lottery, is won, the game shifts to the AT allowable state (advantageous section) from the next game. The AT allowable state setting unit 100c does not light the allowable state notification lamp 80 at this timing. Further, the AT permissible state setting means 100c becomes the AT permissible state, and even if the gaming state shifts from the normal RT (RT1) to the advantageous RT (RT2) (shifts to ART), the allowable state notification lamp still remains. 80 is not lit, and after transitioning to ART, the permissible state notification lamp 80 is lit in the game that won the first push order bell (the game in which the first push order navigation is performed). The AT permissible state setting unit 100c maintains the permissible state notification lamp 80 until the AT permissible state (advantageous section) ends, and turns off the permissible state notification lamp 80 when the advantageous period ends. That is, in this embodiment, from the game in which the push order bell is elected for the first time in the advantageous RT (RT2) with the advantageous section and the Sim payout rate exceeding 1, until the advantageous section ends from the game in which the advantageous pushing order is notified. The permissible state notification lamp 80 is lit.

  The AT permissible state setting means 100c wins the winning role groups “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, “RBB + Cherry 2”, “Watermelon”, and “Chance Eye” in the AT non-permitted state. If the winning AT allowable lottery is won, the allowable state notification lamp 80 may be turned on at the timing when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R for the third stop of the game are finished. Further, the AT allowable state setting means 100c wins the AT allowable lottery, and is in an allowable state at a timing (AT period start timing) at which the normal RT (RT1) is shifted to the advantageous RT (RT2) in the advantageous section. The notification lamp 80 may be turned on. In addition, if the AT allowable state setting means 100c shifts to the advantageous section, the advantageous section will be displayed when the advantageous pushing order is notified if the pushing order bell is won regardless of whether the AT is being prepared or the AT is in progress. Then, the permissible state notification lamp 80 may be turned on in the game in which the winning bell is won for the first time. In addition, the lighting start timing of the permissible state notification lamp 80 may be from the winning of the AT permissible lottery until the first push order navigation is performed in the advantageous RT (RT2) where the Sim payout rate exceeds 1. For example, when performing an AT finalization effect to notify that the AT permissible lottery has been won, it can be appropriately changed such as lighting at the timing of performing the effect.

  Further, the AT permissible state setting means 100c sets the count value in the AT period game number counter 654, and when the AT period starts, every time a game is executed regardless of whether or not the push order bell is won. By subtracting 1 from the count value of the AT period game number counter 654, the remaining number of games in the AT period game number (AT execution right) is counted. Further, the AT allowable state setting means 100c sets the count value of the allowable period game number counter 653 to 1 every time the game is executed regardless of the type of game in the game after the slot machine 1 is set to the AT allowable state. By adding, the duration of the AT allowable state is counted.

  Further, the AT allowable state setting means 100c determines that the allowable period period number of games is satisfied when the AT allowable state end condition that the count value of the AT period game number counter 654 becomes 0 is satisfied, or the end condition is not satisfied. When the count value of the counter 653 reaches a predetermined value (for example, 1500), the slot machine 1 is set to the AT non-permitted state (end of the AT permitted state). At this time, the AT allowable state setting means 100c turns off the allowable state notification lamp 80 when setting the slot machine 1 to the AT non-permitted state.

  The AT allowable state setting means 100c maintains the AT allowable state at the timing when the count value of the AT period game number counter 654 becomes 0, and falls after the count value of the AT period game number counter 654 becomes 0. If the lottery is won, the AT non-permitted state may be set. For the falling lottery, for example, after the end of the AT period, a bonus role (RBB1), a specific small role (winning role group "Cherry 1", "Cherry 2", "RBB + Cherry 2", "Watermelon", It is performed for each game won in the winning group other than “), and is configured to fall (win) with a probability of 1/8. Also, if you win a specific small role (winning role group “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, “RBB + Cherry 2”, “Watermelon”, “Chance”) before winning the falling lottery, For example, the number of extra games is determined by the extra lottery means 100f and the AT period is restored. In the case of this configuration, when the push order bell is won between the end of the AT period and the time when the falling lottery is won, an advantageous push order is notified by the liquid crystal display 27 or the notification display 60. You may do it. In this way, since the advantageous RT (RT2) is maintained until the falling lottery is won, ART can be performed immediately after returning to AT.

  Also, the AT permissible state end conditions are the conditions after the AT permissible winning (the result of the lottery after the AT permissible, the number of games that have elapsed since the transition to the AT permissible state, The number of medals may be changed as appropriate. By changing the termination condition of the AT permissible state in various ways, it is possible to further improve the game playability.

(1-4) AT lottery means 100d
When the AT lottery means 100d is in an AT non-permitted state, the winning lottery result is any one of the winning group “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, “RBB + Cherry 2”, “Watermelon”, “Chance Eye” In this case, it is determined by lottery whether to shift to the AT permissible state using the AT lottery table 673 (AT permissible lottery). In this embodiment, even if the winning group “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, “RBB + Cherry 2”, “Watermelon”, “Chance Eye” is won, the AT allowed lottery with a probability of 206/256 The AT lottery table 673 is set so that it is not won (losing) and won with a probability of 50/256. The AT allowable lottery is performed using a lottery value used in the role lottery. In addition, you may make it produce | generate the lottery value used for AT permissible lottery by the lottery value production | generation means different from the lottery value used for a role lottery. In addition, the AT lottery table 673 is individually provided according to the types of winning combination groups “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, “RBB + Cherry 2”, “Watermelon”, and “Chance Eye” related to the AT allowable lottery. May be.

(1-5) Initial game number determining means 100e
If the AT lottery means 100d determines to shift to the AT permissible state (AT permissible win), the initial game number determination means 100e performs the initial game number in the AT period by lottery using the AT initial game number distribution table 674. Is to determine. In this embodiment, regardless of the winning role groups “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, “RBB + Cherry 2”, “Watermelon”, and “Chance Eye” that triggered the AT allowable lottery, a common AT An initial game number distribution table 674 is used. This table 674 is set such that, for example, 30 games and 50 games are selected with a probability of 1/2 as the initial number of games in the AT period. The AT initial game number distribution table 674 also depends on the types of the winning role groups “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, “RBB + Cherry 2”, “Watermelon”, and “Chance Eye” that triggered the AT allowable lottery. May be provided individually.

  When the initial game number determining means 100e determines the initial game number, it sets the game number in the AT period game number counter 654. Note that the AT initial game number distribution table 674 is set such that, for example, 0 game, 30 game, and 50 game are selected with a probability of 1/3, and the AT period is not set even if the AT allowable winning is performed. You may comprise so that there may be a case. In this case, for example, when 0 game is selected as the initial number of games, the AT allowable state may be ended when the AT game of one game is performed after the transition to the AT allowable state. After the AT game, the AT allowable state may be terminated when a predetermined falling lottery is won.

  The initial game number determination means 100e may determine the initial number of games in the AT period by performing the above-mentioned distribution lottery using the same lottery value as the lottery value used for the role lottery of the role lottery means 103. Alternatively, a random number value (lottery value) for distribution may be newly generated and the above-described distribution may be performed using this.

(1-6) Additional lottery means 100f
When the extra lottery means 100f is set in the AT permissible state, the count value of the AT period game number counter 654 is set to a value of “1” or more (during the AT period). When a predetermined winning group (in this embodiment, winning group “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, “RBB + Cherry 2”, “Watermelon”, “Chance”) is won, the AT extra lottery table 675 The number of games to be added to the initial number of games (the number of games to be added) is determined by lottery (addition lottery with the number of games). In the game number extra lottery, the common AT extra lottery table 675 is used in any of the winning role groups “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, “RBB + Cherry 2”, “Watermelon”, and “Chance Eye”. The table 675 is set such that, for example, 5 games and 10 games are selected with a probability of 1/2.

  In this embodiment, a common AT can be used regardless of which winning group is selected from among the winning group “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, “RBB + Cherry 2”, “Watermelon”, “Chance”. The lottery table 675 is used to make a lottery with the number of games, but depending on the type of winning group “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, “RBB + Cherry 2”, “Watermelon”, “Chance Eye” In addition, it is possible to provide a lottery table 675 with the AT added individually. Further, in this embodiment, the AT addition lottery table 675 is configured so that there is always an increase in the number of games in the game number addition lottery. In spite of winning “1”, “Cherry 2”, “RBB + Cherry 2”, “Watermelon”, “Chance”, it may be possible to prevent the number of games from being added with a predetermined probability.

  In addition, the AT addition lottery table 675 uses a common value for each set value (race rate), while the table 675 is used for the role lottery result after AT permission, the role lottery history, and the progress after AT permission. You may change suitably according to the number of games, the number of medals acquired after AT permission, etc.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to improve the security by uniquely determining the number of games to be added based on the lottery value used for the role lottery, while freely designing how the additional lottery means 100f performs the addition. Therefore, the degree of freedom in designing AT games can be increased.

  Further, the extra lottery means 100f may perform the above-mentioned lot addition lottery using the same lottery value as the lottery value used for the part lottery of the part lottery means 103, or a new random value (lottery value). May be generated and used to make a lottery with the number of games added.

(1-7) AT game possible state determining means 100g
When the initial game number is determined by the initial game number determining means 100e, if the gaming state is not advantageous RT (RT2), AT preparation is in progress, and the AT period (ART) until the gaming state shifts to advantageous RT (RT2). ) Is awaited. AT game ready state determining means 100g is preparing for AT after the winning group “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, “RBB + Cherry 2”, “Watermelon”, “Chance Eye” is won and the AT is allowed. On the other hand, when the “promotion replay” is won, it is determined that the AT game can be performed when the role lottery result of the role lottery means 103 is the push order bell and the AT game is ready, and the flag storage area 651 is set. Set the flag for the current AT period to ON.

  Further, the AT game possible state determining means 100g maintains the ON setting of the flag during the AT period when the number of games of the AT period game number counted by the AT period game number counter 654 remains. In addition, when the count value of the AT period game number counter 654 becomes 0, the AT game possible state determination means 100g sets the AT period flag to OFF. In addition, when the fall lottery is performed after the end of the AT period and the AT permissible state ends when the lottery is won, the AT permissible state does not end at the timing when the AT period flag is set to OFF. When the falling lottery after the flag during the AT period is set to OFF is won, the AT permissible state ends.

(1-8) Outline of Game Next, an outline of the game executed in the slot machine 1 will be described.

  The slot machine 1 is configured such that one game (game) is performed by inserting three medals, and three medals are inserted into the slot machine 1 by the insertion sensor 53, the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17. When the insertion is detected, a horizontal winning line (center line) at the center (middle stage) of the display window 11 becomes effective. Here, when the start switch 19 is operated, one of the preset winning lottery results is selected by the lottery processing by the winning lottery means 103 by the lottery processing using random numbers. When all the rotations of the left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M and 13R are started, the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M and 13R displayed on the display window 11 are discriminated by the rotation angles of the reels 13L, 13M and 13R. Start based on.

  After that, the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are accelerated, the operations of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are enabled, and the operations of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are enabled. When the operation of the left stop switch 21L is detected, the left reel 13L is stopped, when the operation of the middle stop switch 21M is detected, the middle reel 13M is stopped, and when the operation of the right stop switch 21R is detected, the right reel 13R is stopped. In this manner, the rotation of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R corresponding to the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is stopped by operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  When all of the three left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated, the rotation of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R is stopped. At this time, when it stops at a predetermined position on the winning line in the middle stage of the display window 11 in which the predetermined symbol is valid, that is, the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are displayed in the symbol combination related to the winning combination. When displayed on the window 11, a prize is awarded, and the number of medals corresponding to the winning mode is credited or paid out from the medal payout opening 39. A predetermined profit (privilege) may be given to the player instead of paying out medals or together with paying out medals. The predetermined profit includes, for example, the same number of bets as the winning game without shifting to a bonus gaming state (RBB1) by winning a bonus combination described later or inserting a new medal by winning a replaying player described later. For example, the number of bets automatically set for performing the next game, the transition of the game state, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a bonus combination, a re-playing combination, and a small combination are set in advance as types of combinations. The bonus combination is a transition combination to the bonus game state (RBB1). A re-game player (hereinafter also referred to as a replay) is a player who can play the next game with the same number of bets as the winning game without inserting a new medal when winning. A small combination is a combination in which a predetermined dividend (number of payouts) is obtained when winning.

-Bonus combination One type of bonus combination “RBB1” is set. Here, when each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R stops in the symbol combination (R7-R7-R7) relating to the role name “RBB1”, a winning is made and the gaming state shifts to the bonus gaming state (RBB1). In this embodiment, it is configured that no payout is awarded even if each bonus combination is won, but a predetermined number of payouts may be awarded.

-Regame combination Nine kinds of combination titles "RP1" to "RP9" are set. Here, the role names “RP1” and “RP2” are re-playing roles unrelated to the transition of the gaming state, and all of the winning role groups “normal replay”, “RT2 transition replay 1” to “RT2 transition replay 3”, It is a component of “Fake Replay” and “7 Complete Replay”. The role name “RP3” is a re-playing role unrelated to the transition of the gaming state, and is a constituent role of the winning role groups “Fake Replay” and “7 Complete Replay”. The role names “RP4” and “RP5” are replaying roles relating to the transition of the gaming state, and are constituent roles of the winning role groups “RT2 transition replay 1” to “RT2 transition replay 3”. The role names “RP6” and “RP7” are re-playing roles unrelated to the game state transition, and are constituent members of the winning role group “Fake Replay”. The role names “RP8” and “RP9” are re-playing roles unrelated to the transition of the gaming state, and are constituent members of the winning role group “7-match replay”. When the symbol combinations for winning the re-gamer are aligned on the winning line, the game can be played under the same conditions as the previous game without introducing new medals.

・ Small roles There are 41 types of small roles, from role names “PZ1” to “PZ41”. Here, the role names “PZ1” and “PZ2” are constituent roles of the winning role groups “left correct answer bell 1” to “left correct answer bell 4” (push order bells), and when these winning role groups are elected Is set as a winning combination (9 payouts) when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in the correct pushing order (first stop: left reel 13L). The role name “PZ3” is a constituent role of “middle correct answer bell 1” to “middle correct answer bell 4”, “right correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer 4” (push order bell), and these winning group Stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R in the correct push order ("Middle correct bell 1-4": first stop middle reel 13M, "Right correct bell 1-4": first stop right reel 13R) Is set as a winning combination (9 payouts). The role names “PZ4” to “PZ36” are constituent members of the push order bell, and are awarded when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are not operated in the correct push order set for each push order bell type. It is set as a winning combination (payout number 4). The role name “PZ37” is a constituent role of the winning role group “Watermelon”. When winning in the AT non-permitted state, the AT allowable lottery is performed, and when winning during the AT period, the number of games is added and the lottery is performed. Is set. The role names “PZ38” to “PZ40” are constituent roles of the winning group “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, “RBB + Cherry 2”. When winning in the AT non-permitted state, an AT permissible lottery is performed. If the player wins during the AT period, it is set as a small role where the number of games is added and a lottery is performed. The role name “PZ41” is a constituent role of the winning group “chance eyes”, “cherry 2”, “RBB + cherry 2”. When winning in the AT non-permitted state, an AT permissible lottery is performed and during the AT period When winning, it is set as a small role where a lottery will be performed with the number of games added. When the symbol combinations related to winning of the role names “PZ37” to “PZ41” are aligned on the winning line, four medals are paid out.

(2) Setting control means 101
The setting control means 101 in FIG. 4 sets one setting value from a plurality of setting values (setting 1 to setting 6) having different payout rates. This set value is for selecting a combination lottery table 671 selected by the table selection means 102 to be described later, and each of the set values corresponds to each of a plurality of combination lottery tables 671 stored in the ROM 67. It is attached. Then, the setting control means 101 determines whether the change process start switch 56 is ON or OFF when the power is turned on (when the power switch 50 is turned ON), and the power is turned on when the change process start switch 56 is ON. Then, a predetermined setting change process is started. The payout rate is calculated by total payout number ÷ total input number × 100 [%]. In this embodiment, the payout rate is set to 98% for setting 1 and 115% for setting 6.

  Here, the winning probability in the lottery in each gaming state of initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), and advantageous RT (RT2) is set in a plurality of stages distinguished by a plurality of types of setting values (here, six types). The combination lottery table 671 shown in FIG. 4 is associated with each of the setting values in a plurality of stages. When the setting change process is started, the manager of the pachinko hall where the slot machine 1 is installed can change the setting value.

  Here, a setting change operation for changing the set value will be described. For example, the change process start switch 56 (setting key) is set to the ON state before the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, and when the power is turned on, the setting can be changed. At this time, the setting control unit 101 copies the setting value set in the setting value storage area 655 to the temporary setting value storage area 656. Subsequently, when the reset switch 52 is operated once, the setting control unit 101 rewrites the setting value stored in the temporary setting value storage area 656 to the setting value one level higher. For example, when the setting value stored in the temporary setting value storage area 656 is setting 3, when the reset switch 52 is operated once, the setting value in the temporary setting value storage area 656 is rewritten to setting 4. Thereafter, each time the reset switch 52 is operated, the setting value in the temporary setting value storage area 656 is rewritten to the setting value one level higher. However, when the reset switch 52 is operated when the setting value in the temporary setting value storage area 656 is 6, the setting control unit 101 rewrites the setting value in the temporary setting value storage area 656 to setting 1. That is, the setting value stored in the temporary setting value storage area 656 is rewritten to the setting value one higher each time the reset switch 52 is operated, but when the highest setting (setting 6) is stored. When the reset switch 52 is operated, the setting returns to the minimum setting (setting 1), and thus the setting 1 to the setting 6 are looped. Finally, the set value is determined by turning on the start switch 19, and the set value stored in the temporary set value storage area 656 at that time is copied to the set value storage area 655. When the set value is confirmed by the ON operation of the start switch 19, the setting change is disabled from the setting changeable state.

(3) Table selection means 102
The table selection means 102 in FIG. 4 is a type of game state (RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, RBB1) controlled by the game control means 100 on the main control board 63, and a set value (setting) set by the setting control means 101. 1 to setting 6), one lottery table is selected from a plurality of combination lottery tables 671 shown in FIG. For example, in normal RT (RT1), the table selection means 102 selects a combination lottery table 671 (normal RT combination lottery table) as a combination lottery table according to the set value (setting 1 to setting 6) of the winning probability.

(4) Role lottery means 103
The combination lottery means 103 in FIG. 4 includes a plurality of general combinations (small combination, replay combination) including a push order bell and a replay combination, and a bonus combination at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated to start the game. A combination lottery is performed in which a combination of a plurality of combinations (see FIGS. 6 and 7) is determined based on a lottery value generated based on the start of the game. In addition, in the AT non-permitted state, the winning lottery means 103 uses the same lottery value as the lottery value used for the winning lottery when the initial RT (RT0), the normal RT (RT1), and the advantageous RT (RT2). Thus, it is determined whether or not the winning combination groups “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, “RBB + Cherry 2”, “Watermelon”, and “Chance Eye” in which the AT permissible lottery is won (AT permissible winning). Further, in the AT allowable state, the winning lottery means 103 uses the same lottery value as the lottery value used for the winning lottery when the initial RT (RT0), the normal RT (RT1), and the advantageous RT (RT2). In some cases, it is determined whether or not the winning group “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, “RBB + Cherry 2”, “Watermelon”, and “Chance Eye” where the lottery is performed is added. The role lottery means 103 includes a lottery value generation means 103a and a lottery value determination determination means 103b.

(4-1) Lottery value generation means 103a
In the lottery value generation means 103a, random number generation means constituted by an oscillation circuit and a counter circuit that counts clock signals generated by the oscillation circuit is within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal number). The generated random numbers for lottery are extracted at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated, thereby generating lottery values for role lottery, AT allowable winning determination, and AT right winning determination. Since the random number generation means is constituted by a counter circuit or the like, the numerical value generated by the random number generation means is not strictly a random number. However, since the timing at which the start switch 19 is operated is considered to be random, the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a can be substantially handled as a random number. The lottery value generation unit 103a may generate a lottery value using a random number generated by a random number generator, or may generate a lottery value using a software random number. Further, the lottery value generation unit 103a may generate a lottery value by performing a predetermined calculation on the extracted random number value or the generated random number value.

(4-2) Lottery value determination determination means 103b
The lottery value determination / determination unit 103b determines which of a plurality of winning combination groups has been won by determining the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a.

  Specifically, the winning lottery table 671 indicates which lottery value within the range generated by the random number generation means is to be won or lost in a plurality of winning role groups shown in FIG. The correspondence between the lottery value for determination and the winning combination group is set in advance. The lottery value determination / determination unit 103b refers to the combination lottery table 671 selected by the table selection unit 102, which combination (winning combination group) the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a is set to, Alternatively, it is determined whether or not one of a plurality of winning combination groups has been won by determining whether the game is set to lose.

  That is, for the entire range of lottery values generated by the lottery value generation means 103a, the range of values determined to shift to the AT allowable state (AT allowable winning) and the value range not determined to shift to the AT allowable state (AT allowable non-winning) are determined. The range of values is preset in the role lottery table 671, and the lottery value determination / determination unit 103b sets the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a for the role lottery based on the start of the game to the AT allowable state. It is also used to determine whether or not to shift (the above-mentioned batch lottery method). In addition, regarding the entire range of lottery values generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a, a range of values for winning the AT right (the number of games added lottery) and a range of values for not winning the AT right are stored in the role lottery table 671 in advance. The lottery value determination / determination unit 103b is set to determine whether or not the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a based on the start of the game for the role lottery is added to the number of games in the AT allowable state. Also used to do. Note that the lottery value generation means 103a newly generates a random number value (lottery value) for AT allowable lottery separately from the lottery value for the role lottery, and uses this to determine whether or not to shift to the AT allowable state. May be determined (the above-described separate lottery method). That is, first, a winning combination is determined by a lottery, a random value (lottery value) for AT allowable lottery is generated based on the winning combination, and it is determined whether to shift to an AT allowable state using this. You may do it. In this case, an AT shift lottery table may be provided separately from the role lottery table 671, and it may be determined whether or not to shift to the AT allowable state based on the random number value for AT allowable lottery and the AT shift lottery table.

  Further, in the part lottery table 671, some lottery values are set redundantly for winning a plurality of parts, so that the lottery value determination / determination unit 103b generates all the lottery values generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a. When the range is determined, that is, as a result lottery result of the role lottery means 103, a winning combination group shown in FIG. 7 is configured. Note that among the winning combination groups shown in FIG. 7, those composed of a plurality of combinations (composition names), when the internal winning is made, the symbol combinations for all the combinations constituting the winning combination group are aligned on the winning line. Is allowed.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the initial RT (RT0) and the normal RT (RT1) are set to the same lottery value for each winning combination group excluding the winning combination group composed of re-gamers. (Same set value and same lottery value). In addition, the initial RT (RT0) and the normal RT (RT1) are different in the type of the winning combination group of the re-gamer that is the target of the lottery, but the lottery of the winning group consisting of the re-gamer The sum of the values is set to be the same value. In addition, with regard to some specific lottery values among lottery values that are not won (lost) in all the roles (winning role group) in the normal lottery RT (RT1), the lottery means in the advantageous RT (RT2) In the role lottery of 103, a replay (winning role group composed of replaying roles) that is a replaying role is won, and the lottery value excluding the specific lottery value is a role in normal RT (RT1) and advantageous RT (RT2) The combination lottery table 671 is set so that the combination lottery results of the lottery means 103 are the same. Therefore, the advantageous RT (RT2) is an advantageous gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than the initial RT (RT0) and the normal RT (RT1).

  Also, in this embodiment, when winning in the AT non-permitted state, the winning group “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, “RBB + Cherry 2”, “Watermelon”, “Chance Eye” (AT) (AT) Permissible roles: Refer to FIG. 7), and the winning group “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, “RBB + Cherry 2”, “Watermelon”, “Chance” For (AT right combination: see FIG. 7), a common lottery value is set in the settings 1 to 6. That is, the AT allowed combination and the AT right combination are configured such that the winning probability does not change even if the set value changes. In addition, for the AT allowable combination related to the transition to the AT allowable state, a common lottery value is set as the set value, but for the AT right combination related to the addition, the lottery value is set so that the higher the setting probability, the higher the winning probability is. It may be set.

(5) Determination result storage means 104
The determination result storage unit 104 in FIG. 4 stores, in the first data area of the determination result storage area 652, information that can specify whether or not the bonus combination is won as a determination result by the lottery value determination determination unit 103b. Information that can specify whether or not the general combination is won is stored in the second data area of the determination result storage area 652.

  For example, a unique hexadecimal upper combination number is assigned to each bonus combination, and a unique hexadecimal lower combination number is assigned to each general combination (replay combination, small combination). Then, the determination result storage unit 104 corresponds to the combination number assigned to the combination (including the case of losing) constituting the winning combination group that is the combination lottery result of the combination lottery unit 103 in the determination result storage area 652. Store in the data area.

(6) Stop control means 105
The stop control means 105 in FIG. 4 uses the stop table 672 to change the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R based on the operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R by the player and the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 103. Stop control is performed. The stop control means 105 basically receives the constituent symbols within the drawable range in all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R in order to make the winning names belonging to the winning combination group determined by the winning lottery means 103 win. Stop control to stop at the middle stage. Each reel 13L, 13M, 13R has an allowable number of sliding frames (withdrawable range: normally 4 frames at maximum), so if the operation timing does not match, the symbols for winning the winning line May not be able to be aligned, and in such a case, missing (non-winning) occurs.

  The winning combination group “RBB” is composed of only the combination name “RBB1”. Each symbol related to winning of the role name “RBB1” is arranged at a position where it may not be able to be pulled in depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  The winning combination group “normal replay” is composed of combination names “RP1” and “RP2”. In this case, since the symbol related to winning in any of the constituent roles is within a range that can be drawn regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, regardless of the operation timing. Make sure to win the name “RP1” or “RP2”.

  The winning combination group “RT2 transition replay 1” is composed of combination names “RP1”, “RP2”, “RP4”, and “RP5”. In this case, the winning combination depends on the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. Specifically, when the first stop is the left reel 13L (pushing order is correct), the stop control means 105 gives priority to the role names “RP4” and “RP5” related to the transition to the advantageous RT (RT2). Win a prize. On the other hand, when the pressing order is other than this (the pressing order is incorrect), the stop control means 105 preferentially wins the role names “RP1” and “RP2” that are unrelated to the game state transition. As described above, the symbol for the winning combination “RP1” or “RP2” can be drawn in the winning symbol of any of the constituent roles regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. It is in the range. In addition, the combination name “RP4” or “RP5” is also within a range in which a symbol related to winning in any of the constituent combinations can be drawn regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. is there. Therefore, if the winning combination “RT2 transition replay 1” is won and the pressing order is correct, the role name “RP4” or “RP5” must be assigned regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. If the winning order is incorrect and the pressing order is incorrect, the winning combination “RP1” or “RP2” is always won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  The winning combination group “RT2 transition replay 2” is composed of combination names “RP1”, “RP2”, “RP4”, “RP5”, and “RP6”. In this case, the winning combination depends on the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. Specifically, when the first stop is the middle reel 13M (the pressing order is correct), the stop control means 105 preferentially uses the role names “RP4” and “RP5” related to the transition to the advantageous RT (RT2). Win a prize. On the other hand, when the pressing order is other than this (the pressing order is incorrect), the stop control means 105 preferentially wins the role names “RP1” and “RP2” that are unrelated to the game state transition. Therefore, if the winning combination “RT2 transition replay 2” is won and the pressing order is correct, the role name “RP4” or “RP5” must be assigned regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. If the winning order is incorrect and the pressing order is incorrect, the winning combination “RP1” or “RP2” is always won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. Note that the combination name “RP6” is provided as a combination that is a constituent combination of the winning combination group but does not win a prize.

  The winning combination group “RT2 transition replay 3” is composed of combination names “RP1”, “RP2”, “RP4”, “RP5”, and “RP7”. In this case, the winning combination depends on the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. Specifically, when the first stop is the right reel 13R (the pressing order is correct), the stop control means 105 preferentially uses the role names “RP4” and “RP5” related to the transition to the advantageous RT (RT2). Win a prize. On the other hand, when the pressing order is other than this (the pressing order is incorrect), the stop control means 105 preferentially wins the role names “RP1” and “RP2” that are unrelated to the game state transition. Therefore, if the winning combination “RT2 transition replay 3” is won and the pressing order is correct, the role name “RP4” or “RP5” must be assigned regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. If the winning order is incorrect and the pressing order is incorrect, the winning combination “RP1” or “RP2” is always won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. Note that the combination name “RP7” is provided as a combination that is a constituent combination of the winning combination group but never wins.

  The winning group “Fake Play” is composed of role names “RP1” to “RP3”, “RP6”, and “RP7”. In this case, the winning combination varies depending on the pressing order and operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. Specifically, when the first stop is a pressing order other than the right reel 13R, the stop control means 105 performs reel stop control using the winning names “RP1” and “RP2” as priority winning combinations. Since the combination names “RP1” and “RP2” are combinations that are not missed, the combination name “RP1” or “RP2” is always won regardless of the operation timing of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R.

  On the other hand, when the first stop is the right reel 13R, the stop control means 105 determines whether the symbol “R1” (symbol number: 5) relating to winning of the right reel 13R with the role name “RP6” or the right of the role name “RP7”. Stop control of the right reel 13R is performed so that the symbol “BE” (symbol number: 1) related to winning of the reel 13R preferentially stops on the winning line. Therefore, when the stop switch 21R is operated at a timing at which these symbols can be drawn, the symbol “BE” (symbol number: 1) or “R1” (symbol number: 5) is the winning line depending on the operation timing. Stop at (middle stage of right reel 13R).

  Here, when the symbol “BE” (symbol number: 1) stops in the middle of the right reel 13R, the stop control means 105 gives priority to the symbol “W7” which is the winning symbol of the role name “RP7” in the second stop. The middle reel 13M is stopped so as to win. Therefore, when the middle stop switch 21M is operated within a range in which the symbol “W7” can be pulled in by the middle reel 13M, the symbol “W7” stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 13M. Next, since the winning symbol “BE” of the left reel 13L (third stop) with the role name “RP7” is not missed, what timing is after the symbol “W7” stops in the middle stage of the middle reel 13M? Even if the left stop switch 21L is operated, the winning title “RP7” is always won. On the other hand, if the stop switch 21M is not operated within the range where the symbol “W7” can be drawn into the winning line (middle stage) on the middle reel 13M (second stop), the stop control means 105 follows the role name “RP3”. As a priority winning combination, the stop control of the middle reel 13M is performed. Since the winning symbol “R1” of the reel 13M in the role name “RP3” is not missed, the symbol “R1” always stops at the middle stage no matter what timing the stop switch 21M is operated. Next, since the winning symbol “BE” of the left reel 13L (third stop) with the role name “RP3” is not missed, what timing is after the symbol “R1” stops in the middle stage of the middle reel 13M? Even if the left stop switch 21L is operated, the winning title “RP3” is always won. When the second stop is not the middle reel 13M but the left reel 13L, the stop control means 105 causes the left reel so that the symbol “BE” which is the winning symbol of the role name “RP3” is preferentially won. 13L stop control is performed. Since the winning symbol “BE” of the left reel 13L with the role name “RP3” is not missed, the symbol “BE” always stops at the middle stage no matter what timing the stop switch 21L is operated. Next, since the winning symbol “R1” of the reel 13M (third stop) in the role name “RP3” is not missed, any timing after the symbol “BE” stops in the middle of the left reel 13L. Even if the middle stop switch 21M is operated, the winning combination “RP3” is always won.

  If the winning group “Fake Replay” is won and the symbol “RP1” (symbol number: 5) is stopped in the middle of the right reel 13R (first stop), the stop control means 105 performs the role name in the second stop. The stop control of the middle reel 13M is performed so that the symbol “W7” which is the winning symbol of “RP6” wins preferentially. Therefore, when the middle stop switch 21M is operated within a range in which the symbol “W7” can be pulled in by the middle reel 13M, the symbol “W7” stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 13M. Next, since the winning symbol “BE” of the left reel 13L (third stop) with the role name “RP6” is not missed, what timing is after the symbol “W7” stops in the middle stage of the middle reel 13M? Even if the left stop switch 21L is operated, the winning title “RP6” is always won. On the other hand, when the stop switch 21M is not operated within a range in which the symbol “W7” can be drawn into the winning line (middle stage) on the middle reel 13M (second stop), the stop control means 105 determines the role names “RP1” and “ With “RP2” as the next priority winning combination, stop control of the middle reel 13M is performed. Since the role names “RP1” and “RP2” are not missed, the role names “RP1” or “RP2” are always won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 21M. Further, when the second stop is not the middle reel 13M but the left reel 13L, the stop control means 105 gives priority to the symbols “R1” and “R2” which are winning symbols of the role names “RP1” and “RP2”. The left reel 13L is controlled so as to win. In this case, regardless of the operation timing of the left stop switch 21L, the symbol (“RP1”: symbols “R1”, “RP2”) for one of the role names “RP1” and “RP2” is awarded. : Symbol “R2”) is within the retractable range, and symbol “R1” or “R2” stops in the middle depending on the operation timing. Next, since the common winning symbol “R1” of the reels 13M (third stop) in the role names “RP1” and “RP2” is not missed, the symbol “R1” or “R2” is displayed in the middle of the left reel 13L. After stopping, no matter what timing the middle stop switch 21M is operated, the winning combination “RP1” or “RP2” is always won.

  When winning group “Fake Replay” is won, the first stop is for the right reel 13R, but the symbol “R1” (symbol number 5) for winning the right reel 13R with the role name “RP6”, and When the right stop switch 21R is operated within a range that cannot be drawn into any of the symbols “BE” (symbol number 1) relating to winning of the right reel 13R with the role name “RP7”, the stop control means 105 The preferential winning combination of “1” and “RP2” are set as the role names “RP1” and “RP2”, and the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to stop. As described above, since the role names “RP1” and “RP2” are not missed, the role names “RP1” or “RP2” are always won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 21M.

  In addition, in the case of the pressing order (right → middle → left), if the symbol “W7” is aimed at the winning line of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R, the role name “RP6” RP8 "is the same stop symbol (Right-up white 7 pie (right reel middle stage: R1, middle reel middle stage: W7)), but in the third stop, unlike the role name" RP8 ", the symbol on the upper stage of the left reel 13L “W7” does not stop (upper right white 7 pie → lost). In addition, in the case of the pressing order (right → middle → left), if the symbol “W7” is aimed at the winning line of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, the role name “RP7” is the role name “RP7” until the second stop. RP9 "is the same stop symbol (lower right white 7 pie (right reel middle stage: BE, middle reel middle stage: W7)), but in the third stop, unlike the role name" RP9 ", the symbol is on the lower stage of the left reel 13L. “W7” does not stop (Right falling white 7 pie → Loss).

  The winning group “7-match replay” is composed of role names “RP1” to “RP3”, “RP6” to “RP9”. In this case, the winning combination varies depending on the pressing order and operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. Specifically, when the first stop is a pressing order other than the right reel 13R, the stop control means 105 performs reel stop control using the winning names “RP1” and “RP2” as priority winning combinations. Since the combination names “RP1” and “RP2” are combinations that are not missed, the combination name “RP1” or “RP2” is always won regardless of the operation timing of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R.

  On the other hand, when the first stop is the right reel 13R, the stop control means 105 determines whether the symbol “R1” (symbol number: 5) relating to winning of the right reel 13R with the role names “RP6” and “RP8” or the role name “RP6”. Stop control of the right reel 13R is performed so that the symbol “BE” (symbol number 1) relating to winning of the right reel 13R of “RP7” and “RP9” preferentially stops on the winning line. Therefore, when the stop switch 21R is operated at a timing at which these symbols can be drawn, the symbol “BE” (symbol number 1) or “R1” (symbol number 5) is displayed on the winning line (right) according to the operation timing. Stop at the middle of the reel 13R.

  Here, when the symbol “BE” (symbol number 1) stops in the middle of the right reel 13R, the stop control means 105 performs the second stop and the symbol “W7” which is a winning symbol of the role names “RP7” and “RP9”. Is controlled to stop the middle reel 13M so as to win a prize. Therefore, when the middle stop switch 21M is operated within a range in which the symbol “W7” can be pulled in by the middle reel 13M, the symbol “W7” stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 13M. When the symbol “W7” stops in the middle stage of the middle reel 13M (second stop), the stop control means 105 performs stop control of the left reel 13L (third stop) with the role name “RP9” as the priority winning combination. . Accordingly, in the left reel 13L, when the left stop switch 21L is operated within a range where the winning symbol “CH” (symbol number 3) of the role name “RP9” can be drawn, the symbol “CH” is displayed in the middle of the left reel 13L. Stops and wins the role name “RP9”. On the other hand, when the left stop switch 21L is not operated within a range where the winning symbol “CH” (symbol number 3) can be drawn, the stop control means 105 sets the role name “RP7” as the next priority winning combination and moves the left reel 13L stop control is performed. As described above, the winning symbol “BE” of the left reel 13L with the role name “RP7” is not missed. Therefore, when the role name “RP9” is missed with the left reel 13L (third stop), the role name “RP9” is sure to be lost. Wins "RP7".

  The symbol “BE” (symbol number 1) is stopped at the middle stage of the right reel 13R (first stop), but the middle stop switch 21M is within a range in which the symbol “W7” can be pulled into the middle stage of the middle reel 13M (second stop). Is not operated, the stop control means 105 performs stop control of the middle reel 13M with the role name “RP3” as the next priority winning combination. Since the winning symbol “R1” of the reel 13M in the role name “RP3” is not missed, the symbol “R1” always stops at the middle stage no matter what timing the stop switch 21M is operated. Next, since the winning symbol “BE” of the left reel 13L (third stop) with the role name “RP3” is not missed, any timing after the symbol “R1” stops in the middle stage of the middle reel 13M. Even if the left stop switch 21L is operated, the winning title “RP3” is always won. When the second stop is not the middle reel 13M but the left reel 13L, the stop control means 105 causes the left reel so that the symbol “BE” which is the winning symbol of the role name “RP3” is preferentially won. 13L stop control is performed. Since the winning symbol “BE” of the left reel 13L with the role name “RP3” is not missed, the symbol “BE” always stops at the middle stage no matter what timing the stop switch 21L is operated. Next, since the winning symbol “R1” of the reel 13M (third stop) in the role name “RP3” is not missed, any timing after the symbol “BE” stops in the middle of the left reel 13L. Even if the middle stop switch 21M is operated, the winning combination “RP3” is always won.

  In addition, when the winning group “7-match replay” is won and the symbol “R1” (symbol number 5) stops in the middle of the right reel 13R (first stop), the stop control means 105 is in the second stop. Stop control of the middle reel 13M is performed so that the symbol “W7”, which is the winning symbol of the role names “RP6” and “RP8”, wins preferentially. Therefore, when the middle stop switch 21M is operated within a range in which the symbol “W7” can be pulled in by the middle reel 13M, the symbol “W7” stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 13M. When the symbol “W7” stops in the middle stage of the middle reel 13M (second stop), the stop control means 105 performs stop control of the left reel 13L (third stop) with the winning combination “RP8” as the priority winning combination. . Accordingly, in the left reel 13L, when the left stop switch 21L is operated within a range in which the winning symbol “R1” (symbol number 1) of the role name “RP8” can be drawn, the symbol “R1” is displayed in the middle of the left reel 13L. (Symbol 1) stops and wins the role name “RP8”. On the other hand, if the left stop switch 21L is not operated within a range where the winning symbol “R1” (symbol number 1) can be drawn, the stop control means 105 sets the role name “RP6” as the next priority winning combination and moves the left reel 13L stop control is performed. As described above, the winning symbol “BE” of the left reel 13L with the role name “RP6” is not missed. Wins "RP6".

  The symbol “R1” (symbol number 5) is stopped at the middle stage of the right reel 13R (first stop), but the middle stop switch 21M is within a range in which the symbol “W7” can be pulled into the middle stage of the middle reel 13M (second stop). Is not operated, the stop control means 105 performs stop control of the middle reel 13M using the combination titles “RP1” and “RP2” as the next priority winning combinations. As described above, since the role names “RP1” and “RP2” are not missed, the role names “RP1” or “RP2” are always won regardless of the operation timing of the remaining stop switches 21M and 21L. Further, when the second stop is not the middle reel 13M but the left reel 13L, the stop control means 105 gives priority to the symbols “R1” and “R2” which are winning symbols of the role names “RP1” and “RP2”. The left reel 13L is controlled so as to win. In this case, regardless of the operation timing of the left stop switch 21L, the symbol (“RP1”: symbols “R1”, “RP2”) for one of the role names “RP1” and “RP2” is awarded. : Symbol “R2”) is within the retractable range, and symbol “R1” or “R2” stops in the middle depending on the operation timing. Next, since the common winning symbol “R1” of the reels 13M (third stop) in the role names “RP1” and “RP2” is not missed, the symbol “R1” or “R2” is displayed in the middle of the left reel 13L. After stopping, no matter what timing the middle stop switch 21M is operated, the winning combination “RP1” or “RP2” is always won.

  When the winning name “RP8” is won, the symbol “W7 (white 7)” is aligned to the right, and when the winning name “RP9” is awarded, the symbol “W7” is aligned to the lower right, and the white 7 is right. It is provided as a role that can inform the player that the AT lottery has been won by aligning up or down. That is, specifically, the winning combination groups “Fake Replay” and “Seven Match Replay” are not the roles that are subject to the AT allowable lottery or the extra lottery, but as the role for the performance to notify the result of the AT allowable lottery. Is provided.

  In this embodiment, if the winning group “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, “RBB + Cherry 2”, “Watermelon”, “Chance Eye” related to the AT allowable lottery is won, the AT allowable lottery is won for a predetermined period. A so-called groaning effect is performed to suggest the possibility of having performed. When winning the AT allowable lottery, if the winning group “7 complete replay” is won during the period when the roaring effect is performed, the liquid crystal display 27 will indicate “Aim white 7 by pressing backward (right → middle → left!)”. Is displayed. According to this display, the symbol “W7 (white 7)” is aligned on the right-down line, and the player is informed that the AT allowed lottery has been won. On the other hand, if you do not win the AT permissible lottery and you win the winning role group “Fake Replay” during the period when the roaring effect is performed, aim “White 7 by pressing backward (right → middle → left)! Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. According to this display, the symbol “W7 (white 7)” stops the tempering (the symbol “W7 (white 7)” in the lower stage of the right reel 13R and the middle stage of the middle reel 13M respectively) stops), but the left reel 13L in the third stop. Then, the symbol “W7 (white 7)” does not stop at the upper stage, and the player is informed that the AT-allowed lottery has not been won.

  The winning combination group “Cherry 1” is composed of combination names “PZ38” to “PZ40”. Each symbol related to winning of the role names “PZ38” to “PZ40” is arranged at a position where it may not be able to be pulled in depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. is there.

  The winning combination group “Cherry 2” is composed of combination names “PZ38” to “PZ41”. Each symbol related to winning of the role names “PZ38” to “PZ41” is arranged at a position where it may not be able to be pulled in depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. is there.

  The winning combination group “RBB + Cherry 2” is composed of combination names “RBB1”, “PZ38” to “PZ41”. In this case, the stop control means 105 performs reel control so that the role names “PZ38” to “PZ41” which are small roles are preferentially won. Each symbol related to winning of the role names “PZ38” to “PZ40” is arranged at a position where it may not be able to be pulled in depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. is there. When the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated at a timing at which none of the combination names “PZ38” to “PZ41” can be won, the stop control means 105h and the combination name “RBB1” that is a bonus combination are awarded. The reel is controlled as follows. Each symbol related to winning of the role name “RBB1” is arranged at a position where it may not be able to be pulled in depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. However, despite the fact that the winning group is elected, there will be a failure to win none of the constituents. In this case, the gaming state shifts to bonus internal winning (RT3).

  The winning combination group “watermelon” is composed of a combination name “PZ37”. Each symbol related to winning of the role name “PZ37” is placed in a range that can be pulled in regardless of the timing at which the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated.

  The winning combination group “chance eyes” is composed of a combination name “PZ41”. Some of the symbols (left, middle reels 13L, 13M) for winning the winning combination “PZ41” are arranged at positions that may not be able to be pulled in depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M. There is a possibility of missing.

  The winning role group “Left Correct Bell 1” has role names “PZ1”, “PZ2”, “PZ4”, “PZ6”, “PZ17”, “PZ19”, “PZ20”, “PZ22”, “PZ33”, “PZ33” PZ35 ". In this case, as an advantageous pushing order, it is set that the first stop is the left reel 13L. Therefore, when the left stop switch 21L is first operated, the stop control means 105 determines whether the role name “PZ1” having the highest payout (paid-out number) is used regardless of the operation order of the remaining stop switches 21M and 21R. The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled so as to win one of the “PZ2”. Since the symbols related to winning of the role names “PZ1” and “PZ2” are within the range that can be pulled in regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, they are operated in the correct push order. Then, regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, the winning combination “PZ1” or “PZ2” is always won. On the other hand, when the first stop is other than the left reel 13L, the stop control means 105 selects each reel 13L, 13M, to win one of the remaining components according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. 13R stop control is performed. If the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is not within a range in which the symbols related to winning can be drawn into the remaining components, the remaining components may be missed. Similar reel stop control is performed for the remaining push order bells (the winning combination groups “left correct answer bells 2 to 4”, “middle correct answer bells 1 to 4”, and “right correct answer bells 1 to 4”). As for the order of pushing the correct answer, the “left correct answer bells 1 to 4” all have the first stop at the left reel 13L, and the “middle correct answer bells 1 to 4” all have the first stop at the middle reel 13M and the “right correct answer” In each of the bells 1 to 4, the first stop is the right reel 13R.

  The winning combination group “all small combinations” is a combination that is the subject of a combination lottery only in the bonus game state (RBB1). When the winning combination group is won, the stop control means 105 performs stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R with the role name “PZ3” as a priority winning combination. Since the role name “PZ3” is not missed, it must be won.

(7) Skill production period determining means 106
After winning the winning group “Cherry 1”, “Cherry 2”, “RBB + Cherry 2”, “Watermelon” and “Chance Eye” where the AT lottery will be held, the player will be told that he may have won the AT lottery. Expected resentment is performed. The roaring effect period determining means 106 determines the period (length) of the roaring effect by lottery using the roaring effect game number determination table 676.

(8) Notification display control means 107
The notification display control means 107 in FIG. 4 controls the notification in the notification display 60 to be the notification mode determined by the notification mode determination means 108.

(9) Notification mode determination means 108
The notification mode determination unit 108 in FIG. 4 determines the notification mode on the notification display 60 based on the combination lottery result of the combination lottery unit 103 and the state of the slot machine 1 (non-AT, AT in preparation, AT). To decide. For the notification mode determined by the notification mode determination means 108, a command whose type can be specified is created by the command creation means 109 and transmitted to the sub-control board 73. For example, when an internal winning is made to the push order bell during the AT period (advantageous RT (RT2)), the notification mode is determined such that the advantageous pushing order set according to the type is notified.

  In addition, when the winning mode “Fake Play” is won during the roaring production period when the AT allowed lottery is not won, the notification mode determining means 108 reverses (right → middle → left) to white 7 It determines to the alerting | reporting aspect of alerting | reporting pushing.

  In addition, when the winning mode “7-match replay” is won during the roaring effect period when the AT allowed lottery is won, the notification mode determination means 108 looks white 7 by pressing backward (right → middle → left). The notification mode of notifying of pressing is determined.

  In this embodiment, one of the two seven-segment LEDs of the notification display device 60 changes to a notification mode that suggests the next stop operation when the stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is stopped. It is configured as follows. On the other hand, the other 7-segment LED is for specifying the type of notification mode, and is configured to continue the same notification from the notification to the final stop. As a method for informing the pressing order, for example, when only a specific segment of the seven segments is lit, the left stop switch 21L, and when only another segment different from the specific segment is lit, the middle stop switch 21M is used. The lighting positions of the segments are associated with the types of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, and the corresponding segments are lighted when the push order is notified.

(10) Command creation means 109
The command creation means 109 in FIG. 4 relates to information related to the result lottery result of the role lottery means 103, information related to the operation of the operation tool operated by the player such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, the start switch 19, and the setting value. A command for transmitting various information such as information to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71) is generated. Then, the command generated by the command creating unit 109 is transmitted to the sub control board 73 by the command transmitting unit 114 as described later. The sub control board 73 selects an effect to be executed based on the command sent from the main control board 63. In other words, the command creation means 109 creates a command that indicates the content of the effect executed on the sub control board 73.

  The command creation means 109 creates a command corresponding to the notification mode of the notification display 60 based on the state of the slot machine 1 and the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103. For example, a command (for example, “$ 01” in the case of “normal replay”) that can specify the type of the role constituting the role lottery result (the winning group identification number) of the role lottery means 103 is created and used for notification. A command that can specify the type of notification mode of the display device 60 (for example, when the winning combination group “normal replay” is won when the initial RT (RT0) is in a non-ART state, “0” (notification mode that nothing is notified) ) ”).

  In addition, when the change processing start switch 56 is set to ON when the door sensor that detects opening / closing of the front door 5 is ON (open state), the command creating unit 109 sets the set value storage area 655. Create a command that can identify the current setting value stored in. The command created at this time is transmitted to the sub-control board 73 by the command transmission means 114 described later. Note that when the door sensor that detects the opening / closing of the front door 5 is ON (opened), the timing at which the change processing start switch 56 is set to ON can be changed from a state in which the setting cannot be changed. It is a timing to shift to a new state. Therefore, the command related to the setting value transmitted by the command transmission unit 114 at this timing is a command that can specify the setting value before the setting change.

(11) Reel detecting means 110
The reel detection means 110 in FIG. 4 sends detection signals from the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R to the reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R that drive the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. Based on the number of supplied pulses, the rotational positions of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are detected. In this case, the reel detection means 110 has a symbol positioned at a predetermined reference position (in this embodiment, for example, the middle stage of the display window 11) while the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are rotating and stopped. Each corresponding frame number is detected.

(12) Symbol determination means 111
The symbol determination means 111 in FIG. 4 determines in advance the display mode of the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R stopped by the stop control means 105 based on the rotation positions of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R. It is determined whether or not the display mode is the displayed display mode, and it is determined whether or not the display result of the symbol when the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped is a predetermined winning mode.

(13) Dispensing control means 112
The payout control unit 112 in FIG. 4 gives a predetermined benefit (profit) to the player based on the determination result by the symbol determination unit 111, and the symbol determination unit 111 determines that a winning combination has been won. When the winning is a medal payout, the hopper unit 43 is operated after the number of credit medals stored reaches the upper limit (for example, 50 in this embodiment) to correspond to the winning combination. A medal is paid out by the number of payouts to give a player a profit. Further, the payout control means 112 increases the credit medals by the number of payouts instead of the operation of the hopper unit 43 as a medal payout until the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit value.

  Furthermore, the payout control means 112 validates the winning line for the next game, assuming that a predetermined number (three) of medals have been inserted when the symbol determining means 111 determines that a re-game is won.

(14) Medal control means 113
4 controls the operation of the medal selector 48 to switch between medal acceptance and non-acceptance.

(15) Command transmission means 114
The command transmission unit 114 in FIG. 4 transmits a command including various information created by the command creation unit 109 from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 in one way. In this case, the game state such as the general game state (RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3) and the bonus game state (RBB1), the role lottery result of the role lottery means 103, the roaring effect period, the symbol determination result by the symbol determination means 111, the setting The setting value set by the control means 101 (when the setting change is impossible to the setting changeable state), the rotation / stop state of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, and the medal of the payout control means 112 A command including information indicating the state of the slot machine 1 such as a payout state is transmitted to the sub-control board 73.

  In addition, the command transmission unit 114 transmits a command including data indicating a detection state of inserted medals by the insertion sensor 53 and operation states of the bet switch 15 and the maximum bet switch 17 to the sub-control board 73. Further, the command transmission means 114 transmits a command including data indicating that various switches such as the start switch 19 and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated by the player to the sub-control board 73.

(Sub control board)
Next, the sub control board 73 will be described in detail. The sub control board 73 in FIG. 4 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 63 and performs an effect according to the operation and state of the main control board 63. The sub-control board 73 has various functions realized by executing a program stored in the memory 75 (see FIG. 3) and various functions realized by controlling hardware.

(1) Command receiving means 200
The command receiving unit 200 in FIG. 4 receives a command including various information transmitted by the command transmitting unit 114 of the main control board 63. When receiving a command transmitted from the main control board 63, the command receiving means 200 notifies each function provided in the sub control board 73 according to the type of the command. For example, when receiving a command related to a setting value from the main control board 63, the command receiving unit 200 stores the setting value specified from the command in the setting value history storage area 751 set in the memory 75. At this time, the command receiving means 200 also stores information that can specify the date and time when the setting change was made. For example, in the set value history storage area 751, every time the command receiving unit 200 receives a command related to a set value, it is stored and stored, so that a change history of the set value can be stored. However, since the setting value received by the command receiving means 200 is the setting value before the change when the change is made, the sub control board 73 does not know the setting value at that time. In this embodiment, ten setting values can be stored in the setting value history storage area 751. The setting value history storage area 751 has a ring buffer configuration and is configured to be able to store the latest 10 setting change histories. The capacity of the set value history storage area 751 can be changed as appropriate according to the number of stored set values.

(2) Production content determination means 201
The effect content determining unit 201 in FIG. 4 is for determining the content of the effect according to the command received by the command receiving unit 200. Specifically, a moving image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is determined from an effect pattern set in advance corresponding to the progress of the game, the result of the role lottery means 103, or the like from the speakers 31L and 31R. An effect such as determining the music and sound to be played, and flashing the light sources of the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp units 37L and 37R all at once or individually is determined. In this case, the effect content determination means 201 determines the effect content for executing the notification effect corresponding to the notification mode of the notification display 60.

  For example, the effect content determination means 201 determines the effect content to display on the liquid crystal display 27 an advantageous push order set according to the type when the push order bell is won internally during AT.

  In addition, when the command receiving unit 200 receives a command that can specify that the game is in the turn effect period, the effect content determination unit 201 changes the effect content to perform the turn effect on the liquid crystal display 27. decide. As an example of the roaring effect, for example, a character such as “Chance !!” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 to notify that there is a possibility of winning the AT permissible lottery.

  In addition, the production content determination unit 201 determines that the command reception unit 200 can specify that it is during the production production period, and that the winning lottery result is the winning group “7-match replay” or “fake play”. When an identifiable command is received, for example, it is determined that the effect content is to display the characters “Aim at white 7 by pressing in reverse!” On the liquid crystal display 27.

  Then, the production content determination unit 201 transmits a signal including data regarding the decided production content to the display control unit 202 and the audio control unit 203.

(3) Display control means 202
The display control unit 202 in FIG. 4 displays a moving image (image) on the liquid crystal display 27 based on the data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determination unit 201, or displays the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp unit 37L. , 37R, and the like are controlled to blink simultaneously or individually. In addition, the liquid crystal display 27 is configured so that an administrator can display an administrator screen for managing information such as a game history, and a setting value change history is displayed on the screen. In a slot machine not equipped with the liquid crystal display 27, a setting change history may be confirmed by reading data in the setting value history storage area 751 using a checker or the like.

(4) Voice control means 203
The voice control unit 203 in FIG. 4 performs control such as playing music from the speakers 31L and 31R and outputting voice based on data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determination unit 201. .

  Next, an example of the power-on process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Power-on processing)
This process is a process executed in the main control board 63 when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on. First, when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, it is determined whether or not the power interruption signal is ON (step S1). If the power interruption signal is ON, the process waits as it is (YES in step S1). . On the other hand, when the power interruption signal is OFF (NO in step S1), the RAM 65 can be accessed (step S2), and the RAM error determination (step S3) is executed. If the RAM is determined to be in error, a RAM error flag is set.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the front door 5 is opened based on whether or not the door sensor is ON (step S4). If it is opened (YES in step S4), the setting control means 101 is determined. Determines whether or not the change processing start switch 56 is ON (step S5). Here, when the change process start switch 56 is ON (YES in step S5), a command capable of specifying the current set value stored in the set value storage area is created by the command creating means 109, and The command is transmitted to the sub control board 73 by the command transmission unit 114. Further, when receiving a command related to the setting value, the command receiving means 200 stores the setting value data specified by the command in the setting value history storage area 751 (step S6). After the process of step S6, the setting control means 101 performs a setting change process and ends the process (step S7).

  On the other hand, if the door sensor is not set to ON in step S4 (NO in step S4), and if the change process start switch 56 is OFF in step S5 (NO in step S5), the RAM error flag is set. It is determined whether or not (step S8).

  If it is determined in step S8 that the RAM error flag is not set (NO in step S8), it is determined whether or not each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is rotating (sometimes simply referred to as “reel rotating”). If it is determined (step S10) and the reels are rotating (YES in step S10), a process of returning the rotating reels to the state before power interruption among the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is performed (step S11). The process ends. On the other hand, if the reel is not rotating in step S10 (NO in step S10), the process is terminated as it is.

  Returning to step S8, if it is determined that the RAM error flag is set (YES in step S8), a predetermined error process is performed and the process is terminated (step S9).

(Setting change processing)
Next, the setting change process in step S7 of the power-on process will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  First, in the setting change process, the data regarding the setting value stored in the setting value storage area 655 is copied to the temporary setting value storage area 656 of the RAM 65 (step S100). When the data in the setting value storage area 655 is copied to the temporary setting value storage area 656, it is determined whether or not the reset switch 52 is turned on by the setting control means 101 (step S101). (YES in step S101), the setting value added to the temporary setting value stored in the temporary setting value storage area 656 is re-stored as a new temporary setting value (step S102). Next, it is determined whether or not the start switch 19 is turned on by the setting control means 101 (step S103), and the processes of step S101 and step S102 are repeated until the start switch 19 is turned on (NO in step S103). In other words, until the start switch 19 is turned ON, the temporary setting value in the temporary setting value storage area 656 is rewritten with one increment every time the reset switch is turned ON once. When the temporary setting value is “6” and the reset switch is turned ON, the temporary setting value is returned to “1”.

  Next, when the start switch 19 is turned on (YES in step S103), the temporary setting value data stored in the temporary setting value storage area 656 at this time (when the start switch 19 is turned on) is set. The value is copied to the value storage area 655 (step S014), and the process ends.

  Therefore, according to the above-described embodiment, since the information related to the set value is transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73, the sub control board 73 can manage the set value. In addition, since the setting change history can be managed in the setting value history storage area 751 of the memory 75 of the sub control board 73, for example, the setting 4 to 6 may be set in the past three setting changes. If there is a previous setting value suggestion effect that suggests a specific previous setting value or suggests the previous setting value on the bonus end screen, etc., at the time of winning the first bonus after the latest setting change, For example, an effect related to the set value can be executed. Further, by comparing the setting change history with the actual appearance, it is possible to verify that there is an abnormality in the appearance. In addition, since the information related to the setting value transmitted by the main control board 63 is information related to the setting value before the change, even if the information is obtained illegally, it does not affect the advantage / disadvantage of the subsequent game.

(Modification)
Next, a modified example of the transmission timing of information (command) related to the set value will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the embodiment described above, the set value stored in the set value storage area 655 (before change) is stored at the timing when the change process start switch 56 is set to ON in the state where the front door 5 is open (door sensor ON). An identifiable command is transmitted to the sub-control board 73, but before the next game is started after the change processing start switch 56 is set to ON and the setting can be changed. For example, the transmission timing can be changed as appropriate on condition that the information of the setting value before the setting change is transmitted to the sub-control board 73.

  For example, in FIG. 8, the setting change process is performed without transmitting the setting value (before change) information in step S6 (step S7). In the subsequent setting change process, as shown in FIG. 10, from step S100 to step S104, the same process as step S100 to step S104 in FIG. 9 is performed to set the data in temporary setting value storage area 656 in step S104. After copying to the value storage area 655, a command that can specify the setting value before the change is transmitted to the sub control board 73 to the sub control board 73 (step S105), and the process is terminated. In this configuration, however, the setting value storage area 655 that stores the current setting value and the temporary setting value that is scheduled to be changed in the setting changeable state are stored as areas for storing information related to the setting value in the RAM 65. In addition to the setting value storage area 656, a storage area for setting values for transmission is newly provided. Then, the setting value data before the setting change is stored in the area, and a command capable of specifying the setting value of the area is transmitted to the sub-control board 73 in step S105. Even with such a configuration, the same effect as the embodiment can be obtained.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications other than those described above can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the above-described modified example, after the start switch 19 in step S103 of FIG. Then, the setting value data in the temporary setting value storage area 656 may be copied to the setting value storage area 655. In this way, it is not necessary to newly provide a storage area for the transmission set values described above. Furthermore, a command that can specify the setting value before the change may be transmitted to the sub-control board 73 at the timing when the change process start switch 56 is turned off.

  Further, in a state (AT period) in which an advantageous pushing order is notified when the pushing order bell is elected, a signal (AT signal) to that effect may be transmitted to the outside via an external terminal board (not shown). . In such a configuration, the timing at which the AT signal is set to ON is preferably the same as the timing when the allowable state notification lamp 80 is lit or lit. Also, it is preferable that the timing at which the AT signal is set to OFF is the same timing as when the permissible state notification lamp 80 is lit or turned off. Specifically, the ON / OFF setting of the AT signal may be synchronized with the ON / OFF setting of the allowable state notification lamp 80. In addition, if the AT game is a so-called set management AT, such as one set of 50 games, in which a continuous lottery at the end of the set is won and the next set is continued, the allowable state notification lamp 80 is turned on. As a condition, the AT signal is set ON during the set, and the AT signal is set OFF until the next set starts after the end of the set. Then, during the next set, the AT signal may be set to ON again.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the state is changed to a state where the setting can be changed, the state may not be changed from the state to the state where the setting cannot be changed until the changed setting value is determined. In this embodiment, since the setting value information before the change is transmitted to the sub control board 73 at the timing when the setting change is enabled, the setting change is performed until the setting value after the change is determined in this way. If it is configured not to shift to an incapable state, provisional setting value storage area 656 need not be provided.

  In addition, when the gaming machine is introduced into the hall and the set value is changed for the first time (when the set value is set for the first time), or when there is an abnormality in the set value information due to a RAM error or the like, the sub control board 73 Specific information may be transmitted to the side.

  In addition, the types of winning combination groups in which the AT allowable lottery or the number of games added lottery is performed can be appropriately increased or decreased. For example, even when the winning combination group “RBB”, which is a bonus combination, is won, the AT allowable lottery or the number of games may be added.

  Further, when the push order bell is won during the AT period, the “push order” is notified as an advantageous operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. For example, the stop switch corresponding to a specific reel is used. When providing a combination for determining whether or not to win an advantageous combination at the operation timing of 21L, 21M, 21R, an advantageous operation mode to be notified during the AT period is the operation timing of the specific stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. It doesn't matter. Further, both the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R and the operation timing may relate to an advantageous operation mode.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the notification display 60 is controlled by the main control board 63 has been described, but it is only necessary to be controlled by an independent one from the sub control board 73.

  In each of the above embodiments, the slot machine 1 has been described as an example of the gaming machine of the present invention. However, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine called a parrot that is a combination of a slot machine and a pachinko machine. In addition, when the present invention is applied to such a gaming machine, a gaming ball (pachinko ball) as a gaming value may be employed. Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention may be applied to a video game by executing a computer program. Further, the display means of the present invention may be configured by sequentially displaying a plurality of symbols on an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT. Further, the number of variable display columns may be two or more, and an optimal number of variable display columns may be appropriately configured according to the game mode.

  And a display unit having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation unit for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display columns, and a pattern when all the variable display columns are stopped The present invention can be widely applied to gaming machines that give benefits to players according to combinations.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Slot machine (game machine), 13L, 13M, 13R ... Reel (variable display row | line | column, display means), 14L, 14M, 14R ... Reel motor (display means), 21L, 21M, 21R ... Stop switch (stop operation means) ), 63 ... main control board (main control means), 73 ... sub control board (sub control means)

Claims (2)

A display means having a plurality of reels for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a reel rotation start operation means for starting the rotation of each of the reels, and a reel rotation stop operation means for stopping the rotation of each of the reels. In a gaming machine in which a game medium is paid out according to a symbol combination when the reel is stopped,
Main control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Sub-control means for controlling the production according to the progress of the game based on the information transmitted from the main control means,
The main control means includes
A role lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of roles has been won is performed, and the winning probability of the plurality of roles in the role lottery can be set to one set value from among a plurality of set values, Sending game information to the sub-control means;
The sub-control means includes
While receiving the game information transmitted from the main control means, it is possible to store the game information,
In the main control means, when a predetermined setting change start operation is performed, the setting value can be changed and a setting changeable state is enabled.
The main control means transmits information regarding the set value before the change as the game information at a timing when the setting value cannot be changed from a setting unchangeable state to the setting changeable state.
The sub-control means receives and stores information related to the set value before the change. A display means having a plurality of reels for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a reel rotation start operation means for starting the rotation of each of the reels, and a reel rotation stop operation means for stopping the rotation of each of the reels. In a gaming machine in which a game medium is paid out according to a symbol combination when the reel is stopped,
Main control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Sub-control means for controlling the production according to the progress of the game based on the information transmitted from the main control means,
The main control means includes
A role lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of roles has been won is performed, and the winning probability of the plurality of roles in the role lottery can be set to one set value from among a plurality of set values, Sending game information to the sub-control means;
The sub-control means includes
While receiving the game information transmitted from the main control means, it is possible to store the game information,
When there is a change in the setting value, the main control means transmits information about the setting value before the change to the sub-control means as the game information,
The sub-control means receives and stores information related to the set value before the change.

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