JP2020089650A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which can increase game amusement.SOLUTION: When a two-token betting game is played at non-activation of an accessory with a setting value as "6", there is a possibility that condition devices of 1BB-H to J are activated. When the setting value is changed in a state where the condition devices other than 1BB-H to J are activated, the activation of the condition devices is reset. However, when the setting value is changed to the other setting value in a state where the condition devices of 1BB-H to J are activated, the state where the condition devices of 1BB-H to J are activated is maintained. When the setting value is initialized, the setting value becomes "1".SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine provided with an image display device and a reel for scrolling and displaying a plurality of symbol rows, there are a slot machine (also referred to as a "turning type gaming machine"), a so-called parrot, a pachinko machine, and the like. Among the gaming machines of this type, there is a slot machine as shown in Patent Document 1, for example.

JP, 2017-144015, A

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the game.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides
Setting value storage means for storing the setting value,
Based on a drawing table corresponding to the set value stored in the storage means, a drawing means for determining which of a plurality of condition devices is to be operated,
For each of the plurality of condition devices, operating state storage means for storing information indicating whether or not operating,
A specific condition device among the plurality of condition devices may operate when the set value is a specific value,
A predetermined condition device among the plurality of condition devices may operate regardless of the value of the set value,
When the setting value stored in the setting value storage means is updated while the information indicating that the predetermined condition device is operating is stored in the operation state storage means, the operation state is The information indicating the operating state of the predetermined condition device stored in the storage means is updated to information indicating that it is not operating,
When the set value stored in the set value storage means is the specific value, in the case where information indicating that the specific condition device is operating is stored in the operating state storage means, When the set value stored in the set value storage means is updated from the specific value to another value, information indicating the operating state of the specific condition device stored in the operating state storage means is displayed. Keep and
When the set value storage means is initialized, a value other than the specific value is stored as an initial value.

As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 38 is a front view showing the internal structure of the slot machine. It is an explanatory view for explaining a symbol array of each reel provided in the same slot machine. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram for explaining types of symbol combinations in which a bonus is given to a player in the same slot machine. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram for explaining types of symbol combinations in which a bonus is given to a player in the same slot machine. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram for explaining types of symbol combinations in which a bonus is given to a player in the same slot machine. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram for explaining types of symbol combinations in which a bonus is given to a player in the same slot machine. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram for explaining types of symbol combinations in which a bonus is given to a player in the same slot machine. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram for explaining types of symbol combinations in which a bonus is given to a player in the same slot machine. FIG. 38 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration of the same slot machine. It is an explanatory view for explaining the display content of the role ratio monitor for monitoring the movable performance of the slot machine. FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram illustrating contents of a condition device in the same slot machine. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram illustrating contents of a numerical table that indicates a probability that a condition device in the same slot machine will operate. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram illustrating contents of a numerical table that indicates a probability that a condition device in the same slot machine will operate. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram illustrating contents of a numerical table that indicates a probability that a condition device in the same slot machine will operate. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram illustrating contents of a numerical table that indicates a probability that a condition device in the same slot machine will operate. It is an explanatory view for explaining a symbol array in a reel of the slot machine. It is an explanatory view for explaining a modified example of a symbol array in a reel of the slot machine. FIG. 37 is an RT state transition diagram showing the RT state transition of the slot machine and the transition conditions therefor. It is a game section transition diagram showing the transition of the game section (game state number) and the transition condition in the same slot machine. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a relationship between an RT transition state and a set value, an expected transition rate to an AT and an expected number of AT acquisition sheets in the same slot machine. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram illustrating display content of the instruction monitor and display content of image display corresponding to the slot monitor in the same slot machine. It is the flowchart which shows the contents of the game progress main processing which is executed with the main control means of the slot machine. It is a flowchart showing the contents of a timer interrupt process executed by the main control means of the slot machine. It is a flowchart showing the contents of the AT1 notification control process executed by the sub control means of the slot machine. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram which illustrates a control relating to notification of an operation mode by the image display device of the same slot machine. It is an explanatory view for explaining the contents of the winning possibility pattern which is referred to when the notification control of the operation mode for informing the player is performed in the sub control means of the slot machine. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram which illustrates a notification mode when the power supply cutoff state that has occurred while the operation mode is being notified by the image display device of the same slot machine is restored. It is an explanatory view for explaining a symbol array of each reel included in the slot machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention. It is an explanatory view for explaining a part of the types of symbol combinations in which a bonus is given to a player in the same slot machine. FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram illustrating contents of a condition device in the same slot machine. It is an explanatory view for explaining an operation procedure for displaying a specific symbol combination when a specific condition device operates in the same slot machine. It is an explanatory view for explaining an operation procedure for displaying a predetermined symbol combination when a predetermined condition device operates in the same slot machine.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that in the following, when "(H)" is added after the indicated numerical value, the hexadecimal value is indicated, and when "(D)" is added, the decimal value is indicated, In the case of being attached with “(B)”, a binary number is shown. Further, when only numerical values are described, the numerical values in decimal system are shown unless otherwise specified.

[Explanation of external configuration of case]
FIG. 1 shows an external perspective view of a slot machine 10 which is a first embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention. The housing of the slot machine 10 includes a main body 12 that houses various devices and a front door 14. Three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are rotatably provided inside the main body 12, and the rotation axes of the reels are installed so as to be aligned on the same straight line in the horizontal direction. The front door 14 is openably and closably attached by a hinge attached to the front left side of the main body portion 12, and each reel is connected to a display window 21 formed in a front panel 20 provided at a substantially central portion of the front door 14. You can see the pattern.

Each of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R has a ring shape, and a strip-shaped reel tape in which one pattern is printed on each of the 20 evenly divided pattern areas on the outer peripheral surface thereof. Is pasted. Then, when the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped, from the display window 21, three symbols that are continuous along the rotation direction of each reel can be visually recognized from the 20 symbols printed on each reel. ing. As a result, 3 (symbols)×3 (reel)=9 symbols are stopped and displayed in the display window 21. Hereinafter, among the three continuous symbols of each reel that are stopped and displayed in the display window 21, the position at which the uppermost symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a stop display position) is the upper stage U, and the center symbol is stopped and displayed. The position is referred to as the middle row M, and the position where the lowermost symbol is stopped and displayed is referred to as the lower row D.

Whether or not any winning combination is won when the three reels are stopped depends on a combination of the symbols stopped and displayed at a predetermined stop display position (hereinafter, referred to as a “symbol combination”) among the nine symbols described above. The line that is determined and connects these stop display positions is called a winning line. In the present embodiment, the line connecting the middle stages M of the left reel 40L, the middle reel 40C, and the right reel 40R (the middle horizontal line) is the winning line L. Then, when the game is played in the state where the number of medals (specified number) that can be bet in the current game is bet, it is determined whether or not the prize is won by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the pay line L. It Therefore, the stop display position on the winning line is also referred to as “winning stop position”. In the following, when it is simply described that “the symbol combination is stopped and displayed” or “the symbol combination is complete”, the symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the pay line (in other words, the symbol combination is displayed. It means that the corresponding role has won).

Separately from the pay line L, a line connecting the upper stage U of the left reel 40L, the middle reel 40C and the right reel 40R is an upper stage horizontal line, and a line connecting the lower reel D of the left reel 40L, the middle reel 40C and the right reel 40R is a lower stage. It is called a horizontal line. Further, a line connecting the lower stage D of the left reel 40L, the middle stage M of the middle reel 40C and the upper stage U of the right reel 40R is an upward line, the upper stage U of the left reel 40L, the middle stage M of the middle reel 40C and the lower stage D of the right reel 40R. The line connecting the lines is called the downward-sloping line.

In addition to the display window 21, the front panel 20 is provided with various lamps and indicators for informing the player of various information regarding the game. First, on the right side of the display window 21, there is provided an AT lamp ALP which lights up during AT described later. The light emission source of the AT lamp ALP is two LEDs provided on the back surface of the front panel 20, and the light of these LEDs passes through a light-transmitting area indicated by a broken line in FIG. 1 to visually recognize lighting of the AT lamp ALP. can do.

Below the display window 21, a credit number display 27 (hereinafter, also referred to as “credit number display 27” and “reserved number display 27”) and an acquired number display 28 (hereinafter, “payout number”). Also referred to as a display unit 28"). The credit number display 27 and the acquired number display 28 are each composed of a 2-digit 8-segment display, and each 8-segment display is provided with seven segments a to g and a segment DP (for example, FIG. See the leftmost indicator in a)).

The credit amount display 27 displays the number of medals (upper limit is 50) credited to the slot machine 10 (hereinafter, also referred to as “stored”) in the segments a to g. The number of medals credited to the slot machine 10 is stored in a non-volatile memory (RWM: read/write memory) in which stored data can be rewritten. In addition, the segment DP included in the 8-segment display of the lower digit of the credit amount display 27 is an advantageous zone lamp (hereinafter, also referred to as “advantageous zone LED”, “advantageous zone indicator”, “zone indicator”) described later. Used as. Instead of the segment DP of the credit amount display 27, the segment DP of the lower digit of the acquired number display 28 may be used as an advantageous section lamp.

The medals bet for playing games on the slot machine 10 are a type of game media. The game medium is not limited to a medal, but may be a game ball (so-called pachinko ball), and indicates the value recorded in a recording medium such as a magnetic card, a non-contact type IC card, or an IC chip embedded in a coin. It may be information. These recording media may be designed so that they can be directly loaded into the slot machine 10, or they can be loaded into an external device other than the slot machine 10 and the information indicating the value recorded in the recording medium can be loaded into the external device. It may be possible to insert the game into the slot machine 10 via the slot machine. The slot machine 10 can be played once when a specified number of medals are bet.

The acquired number display unit 28 displays the number of medals to be paid out to the player (obtained by the player) according to the winning combination. The acquired number display 28 does not necessarily have to be an 8-segment display, and if the segment DP is not used, a 7-segment display including only the segments a to g may be adopted. Hereinafter, the 8-segment display device and the 7-segment display device are also collectively referred to as “segment display device”.

On the lower side of the front panel 20, an operation panel section 30 which is formed substantially horizontally over the entire width of the slot machine 10 and protrudes toward the player is provided. A medal insertion slot 32 for inserting medals into the slot machine 10 is provided on the right side of the upper surface of the operation panel unit 30. A selector 80 (described later) for selecting the inserted medals is installed inside the slot machine 10, and a medal sensor provided in the selector 80 detects medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 32. Then, a medal detection signal is output to the main control means 100 described later. Based on the input medal detection signal, the main control means 100 counts the number of inserted medals and detects anomalies such as cheating when inserting medals (hereinafter, also referred to as “error”). ..

Betting switches 34 and 35 for betting credited medals on the slot machine 10 (in other words, setting the bet number) are provided on the left side of the upper surface of the operation panel unit 30. The 1-bet switch 34 bets only one of the medals credited each time it is operated, as a betting target for the game. The maximum bet switch 35 bets a specified number of medals in the current game among the credited medals as a betting target in the game. When more than the specified number of metals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 32, the inserted medals are credited. Specifically, the number of medals inserted into the RWM of the main control means 100 is stored. When a specified number of medals have been bet and the number of credits (stored in the RWM) has reached the upper limit (50), when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 32, the medal will be described later. It is returned from the medal payout opening 60 to the tray 61.

Between the medal slot 32 and the maximum bet switch 35, a selection switch (also referred to as "direction switch") 38 and a determination switch (also referred to as "menu switch") for the player to input information to the slot machine 10. .) 39 is provided. The selection switch 38 is composed of four switches, that is, an upper switch, a lower switch, a left switch, and a right switch that specify the up, down, left, and right directions. Then, one of the upward direction, the downward direction, the leftward direction, and the rightward direction is designated according to the operated switch.

Here, the upper switch, the lower switch, the left switch, and the right switch may be provided with buttons corresponding to each switch so that they can be turned on/off individually, or a cross-shaped key top (cross key) May be provided so that the switch in the direction in which the cross key is tilted is turned on. When the up, down, left, and right switches can be turned on/off using the cross key, two adjacent switches (up and right, right and down, down and left, left and up) are turned on at the same time. However, the opposing switches (up and down, right and left) may not be turned on at the same time. The decision switch 39 is formed of a light-transmitting member, and a light source such as an LED is provided inside the decision switch 39. When the operation of the decision switch 39 is disabled, the light source inside the switch is turned off and is effective. When it is turned on, it blinks (it may be lit).

A start switch 36 for rotating the reel is tiltably provided on the left side of the front surface of the operation panel unit 30. The operation of the start switch 36 becomes effective when the player has bet a specified number of medals on the slot machine 10. However, when the symbol combination corresponding to the re-play described later is aligned on the pay line (the re-play role is won), the same number of medals as the bet at that time is the next game (re-play). Is betted automatically, and the operation of the start switch 36 becomes effective. When a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 32 in the automatically bet state, the medal may be returned to the tray 61, or credits may be given until the upper limit (50 coins) is reached. You can

When the player tilts the start switch 36 while the operation of the start switch 36 is enabled, the three reels 40L, 40C and 40R start rotating. As a result, the symbols printed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are changed (scrolled) in the display window 21 from top to bottom. However, during the freeze effect, the symbols may be variably displayed from bottom to top. The freeze effect is an effect executed in a state where the progress of the game is delayed (freeze), and particularly when the progress of the game is delayed immediately after the start switch is operated, the reels 40L, 40C, 40R are By appropriately rotating the game, it is possible to execute a freeze effect that improves the interest of the game.

Here, the effect performed by rotating the reels 40L, 40C, 40R during the freeze is also referred to as "reel effect". As the reel effect, for example, the reel is rotated in a direction (bottom to top) opposite to the normal rotation direction (top to bottom), or the reel is rotated a predetermined number of symbols from top to bottom or bottom to top. By doing so, a specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed, other reels are rotated while a predetermined reel is stopped among a plurality of reels, the rotation speed of the reel is changed, or according to the operation of the player. The operation of the reel may be changed.

A stop switch for stopping the rotation of the reel is provided at the center of the front surface of the operation panel unit 30. Specifically, stop switches 37L, 37C and 37R are provided corresponding to the reels 40L, 40C and 40R. The stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are so-called self-illuminating push button switches, and have a structure in which the emission color can be changed while the push button portion emits light. For example, when the operation of the stop switch is disabled (not accepted), the push button part of the stop switch emits red light, and when the operation is enabled (acceptable state), it emits blue light. To do. While the player's operation on the stop switch is invalid, the stop switch may be turned off instead of emitting red light.

For example, when the 1-bet switch 34, the maximum bet switch 35, or the start switch 36 is operated while the reel is rotating, the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel is accepted while these switches are operated. It will not be possible (invalid). Further, even when the stop switch corresponding to the reel that is already stopped is being operated, the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that is still rotating cannot be accepted. Similarly, when either the stop switch or the start switch 36 is operated when the game is finished and medals can be inserted, the 1-bet switch 34 and the maximum bet switch 35 are operated during that time. It will not be accepted. Further, when the 1-bet switch 34, the maximum bet switch 35, or any one of the stop switches is operated in a state where the specified number of medals have been inserted, the operation of the start switch 36 cannot be accepted during that time. Become.

However, even if the selection switch 38 or the determination switch 39, which will be described later, is operated during the rotation of the reel, the operation of the stop switch is not invalidated thereby. Similarly, even if the selection switch 38 or the determination switch 39 is operated when a medal can be inserted, the operation of the 1-bet switch 34 and the maximum bet switch 35 is not invalidated. Further, even if the selection switch 38 or the determination switch 39 is operated while the specified number of medals are inserted, the operation of the start switch 36 is not invalidated.

The stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated by the player on condition that at least the rotation speed of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R has reached a predetermined steady rotation speed (also simply referred to as "constant speed"). Become. Here, the constant speed is a predetermined rotation speed within a range not exceeding 80 rotations per minute. As a condition for enabling the operation of the stop switch, the rotation speeds of all reels reached a constant speed, and the indexes (described later) of all reels were detected (in other words, the rising edge of the spinning cylinder sensor signal described later was detected. Yes) may be a condition. The game is started by operating the start switch 36, and when the left stop switch 37L is pushed while all reels are rotating, the stop control of the left reel 40L is performed in the game and the rotation is started. When stopped and the middle stop switch 37C is pushed, the stop control of the middle reel 40C is performed and the rotation is stopped. When the right stop switch 37R is pushed, the stop control of the right reel 40R is performed. The rotation stops due to the damage.

Hereinafter, operating the stop switch is referred to as “stop operation”. The first stop operation is the first stop operation, the second stop operation is the second stop operation, and the third stop operation after all reels start rotating. The last) stop operation is called a third stop operation or a final stop operation. In the case of a slot machine having four reels and four stop switches, the third stop operation is called the third stop operation and the fourth (last) stop operation is called the fourth stop operation or the final stop operation. When the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R stop, the center position of each of the three consecutive symbol areas stopped and displayed in the display window 21 among the 20 symbol areas set on the outer peripheral surface of each reel is the upper stage U. , The middle stage M and the lower stage D are stopped so as to coincide with the respective central positions. Here, the position where the center position of the symbol area and the center position of the stop display position coincide with each other is also referred to as a fixed position.

A clearing switch 33 is provided on the left side of the operation panel unit 30, and when operated within the clearing acceptance period (that is, when the clearing condition is satisfied), medals already credited with medals already bet. And are all refunded (returned), and the display of the credit amount display 27 becomes "0". Here, the word “clearing” may be written as “settlement”. In the clearing acceptance period described above, for example, after all reels are stopped (when the payout of medals is finished, after the payout of medals is finished), a prescribed number of medals are bet and the start switch 36 is operated. It will be until the time.

When the clearing switch 33 described above is operated once, the bet medals and all credited medals are refunded at once. Not limited to this, for example, when the clearing switch 33 is operated when there is a bet medal and a credited medal, only the bet medal is refunded, and this state (the medal is not bet In the state), all the credited medals may be paid out when the clearing switch 33 is operated again. In addition, when the clearing switch 33 is operated when the re-playing combination is won in one game and the re-playing is possible in the next game, only the credited medals are refunded and re-played. It is advisable to keep the game executable.

Below the operation panel unit 30, a lower panel 50 on which a model name of the slot machine 10 and characters adopted as a motif are drawn is arranged. A medal payout opening 60 for paying out medals to the player is provided substantially in the center below the lower panel 50. For example, when the reels 40L, 40C and 40R are stopped and the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the pay line L corresponds to a small winning combination (also referred to as a "winning combination"), the small winning combination is dealt with. The number of medals is credited (stored in the RWM), or the hopper motor 46 of the hopper 83 (described later) is activated, and among the medals stored in the hopper 83, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is won. The medals are actually paid out. When the clearing switch 33 is operated while the medals are credited, the credited medals are actually paid out. Then, the medals paid out from the medal payout opening 60 are stored in the tray 61. Sound transmission holes 62R, 62L are provided on the right side and the left side of the medal payout opening 60, respectively, for passing sounds emitted from speakers 64R, 64L (described later) housed inside the slot machine 10 to the outside. There is.

An image display device 70 including a liquid crystal display panel is provided above the front panel 20. This image display device 70 is mainly an effect image (so-called effect screen) for notifying the result of the drawing and the operation mode (operation timing or operation order) of the stop switch, the progress of the game of the slot machine (betting medals → An effect image (so-called effect screen) corresponding to the operation of the start switch 36→the rotation of the reel→the operation of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R→the rotation stop of all reels can be displayed. In addition to the effect image, it is also possible to display a game history image (so-called game history screen) for displaying the total number of games (also referred to as the total number of games), the total number of winnings of the bonus combination, and the like. .. Further, it is also possible to display a demo image (so-called demo screen, also called a game standby screen) displayed during the game standby.

In addition, for example, when the decision switch 39 is operated while a game is not being played, a menu screen including a plurality of items is displayed on the image display device 70, and the selection switch 38 is operated on the displayed menu screen. Information corresponding to the selected item may be displayed. This menu screen can be said to be an information selection screen for allowing the player to select information to be provided. Here, as a screen displayed according to the operation of the menu screen, a screen showing the above-mentioned various game histories, a server in which the player is connected to a predetermined server (for example, the Internet, and which provides various services related to the slot machine 10) ) Password input screen, a screen for displaying a two-dimensional code including the number of games (also called the number of games) and the number of winnings of bonus roles after the password is input (so-called two-dimensional code screen), etc. There is.

The image display device 70 is not limited to the liquid crystal display panel, and any other display device can be used as long as the device can visually recognize image information and character information during a game or a non-game. Further, as the items included in the above-mentioned menu screen, items for adjusting the volume of the effect sound and items for adjusting the brightness of the lamps that are turned on during the effect may be included, and when these items are selected, for example, The player may increase or decrease the volume and brightness by operating the upper switch and the lower switch of the selection switch 38.

Above the image display device 70, when the reels 40L, 40C, 40R are stopped and some winning combination is won, or a state in which medals are likely to be paid out (for example, during a bonus game or AT, the player can An effect lamp 72 is provided which blinks (or lights) in a predetermined pattern in accordance with a case where it is in an advantageous state.

[Explanation of internal structure of case]
Next, an internal configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. 2, the same parts as those shown in FIG. 1 are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. FIG. 2 shows a state in which the front door 14 is opened, and shows the back side of the front door 14 (inside the housing) and the inside of the main body 12.

In FIG. 2, a sub-control means 200 for controlling execution of a game performed in the slot machine 10 is housed in a case above the back surface of the front door 14 and behind the image display device 70 shown in FIG. It is installed in. The sub-control unit 200 is composed of a sub-control board 202 and an image control board 204 described later (see FIG. 10). A circuit including electronic components such as a CPU and other ICs mounted on the printed circuit board is configured on each of these control boards. In FIG. 2, a plurality of LEDs are provided on the right side of the display window 21, and the LEDs 29a and 29b among them are light emitting sources of the AT lamp ALP shown in FIG.

A selector 80 is provided below the display window 21 and selects a regular medal from among the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 32 shown in FIG. For example, when the inserted medals do not meet the external dimensions and materials of the specified standard, the medals are guided to the return passage 81a connected to the medal payout opening 60 of FIG. 1 and discharged to the tray 61. On the other hand, if the external dimensions and materials of the inserted medals comply with predetermined standards, the receiving passage for sending the medals to the medal storage section 90 (container for storing medals) of the hopper 83 described later. Take to 81b. Speakers 64R and 64L are attached to the lower side of the front door 14 at the positions of the sound transmission holes 62R and 62L shown in FIG. 1, respectively.

A door switch 44 that detects opening/closing of the front door 14 is attached to the upper right of the front of the main body 12. Here, in FIG. 2, the door switch 44 is provided on the main body 12 side, but it may be provided on the front door 14 side. A main control board case 102 accommodating a main control board 101 that constitutes a hardware part of a main control means 100 for controlling a game is attached inside the main body 12 and above the back plate.

On the main control board 101, a role ratio monitor 103 (described later) including four 8-segment displays and a set value display 104 (described below) including one 8-segment display are provided. A role ratio monitor display window YM for visually recognizing the display of the role ratio monitor 103 is formed on the front surface of the main control board case 102. The role ratio monitor 103 is provided to make it easier to confirm that the slot machine 10 has not been tampered with after it has been installed in the game hall. The winning ratio monitor 103 displays a plurality of pieces of information regarding the number of paid out medals and the gaming state based on the operating results of the slot machine 10. The display contents will be described in detail later.

An external centralized terminal board 86 is installed below the door switch 44. The external centralized terminal board 86 outputs a signal containing information about the game being played in the slot machine 10 to various external devices (so-called hall computer, game history display device installed in the game hall, etc.). It is a relay board for doing. The signal output from the external centralized terminal board 86 outputs the same number of pulse signals as the bet number bet on the game based on the operation of the start switch 36. There is a medal payout signal that outputs the same number of pulse signals as the number of medals paid out based on that, a BB signal that is turned on during a BB game, an AT signal that is turned on during an AT described later, and the like. .. Instead of the AT signal, an advantageous period signal that is turned on while staying in the advantageous period may be used.

A reel unit including the reels 40L, 40C, 40R is installed at substantially the center of the main body 12. Inside the reels 40L, 40C, 40R, stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R for rotating the corresponding reels, and spinning cylinder sensors 43L, 43C for detecting indexes provided on the corresponding reels, respectively. 43R is provided. In the present embodiment, each rotation sensor is provided at the central position in the middle stage M of the display window 21. The above-mentioned index is detected by the rotating cylinder sensor, and thus is also referred to as a “detected member”.

A power supply unit 82, a hopper 83, and a medal auxiliary storage 84 are arranged in this order from the left side in FIG. The power supply unit 82 converts the input AC 100 V into a plurality of types of DC voltage and supplies the DC voltage to various devices included in the slot machine 10. Further, on the front panel surface of the power supply unit 82, a power switch 82a, which is a rocker switch for turning on/off the power of the slot machine 10, is provided on the upper left side. Further, on the right side of the power switch 82a, a key switch 82b for enabling a so-called set value change is provided. A push button type setting/reset switch 82c is provided below the power switch 82a. This setting/reset switch 82c allows the progress of the game (control processing) to be resumed when the progress of the game (control processing) is forcibly stopped due to detection of various abnormalities (excluding some abnormalities) described later. ) Is operated when starting.

The medal auxiliary storage 84 is a box-shaped member having an opening on the upper surface, and stores medals overflowing from the medal storage unit 90 when the medals accumulated in the medal storage unit 90 of the hopper 83 exceed the allowable amount. To do.

The hopper 83 is a device that operates when a small winning combination is won as a result of the game or when returning the credited medal to the player, and pays out the medal. The hopper 83 is provided with a medal storage section 90 capable of receiving and storing medals from the upper opening, and a payout mechanism section 92 located at the bottom of the medal storage section 90. The payout mechanism unit 92 drives the hopper motor 46 and rotates the rotation capturing plate 91 to discharge the medals stored in the medal storage unit 90 one by one from the medal discharge port 92a. In the payout mechanism unit 92, a payout sensor 47 (see FIG. 10) that detects the paid out medals is provided. The medals ejected from the medal ejection port 92a are ejected from the medal payout port 60 of FIG. 1 to the receiving tray 61 through the medal hole 81d formed in the ejection passage 81c attached to the back surface of the front door 14. ..

[Explanation of symbols and symbol arrangements]
Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the arrangement of the symbols printed on the reel tape attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R will be described. 20 symbols are printed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R as shown in FIG. 3(a). The arrow shown in FIG. 3A indicates that the symbols on each reel are scrolled in the display window 21 while the reels 40L, 40C and 40R are rotating during the game (except during the reel effect). Shows the direction.

As for each design on the reel, one design is printed in each design area divided into 20 in the longitudinal direction of the reel tape. In addition, as shown in FIG. 3B, the types of symbols displayed in each symbol area are “red 7” symbols in which the numeral “7” is represented by red, green, and white, and “green 7”. "Design and "White 7" design, "Replay A" design and "Replay B" design with blue plum motif, "Red cherry" design and "Green cherry" design with red cherry and green cherry as motif, respectively There are “Blank A” design, “Blank B” design and “Blank C” design with a tree motif. Here, the color of the tree in the "Blank A" design is white, the color of the tree in the "Blank B" design is light gray, and the color of the tree in the "Blank C" design is dark gray.

As shown in FIG. 3(a), symbol numbers of 0 to 19 are predetermined in each symbol area of the reel tape attached to each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R, and the symbol corresponding to each symbol number. The type code of is stored in the ROM of the main control means 100. The symbol number of each reel and the corresponding type code are used when the slot machine 10 recognizes the symbol displayed at each stop display position (upper U, middle M, lower D) of the display window 21 for each reel. Referenced. Each reel tape shown in FIG. 3(a) shows a state in which the symbol number 0 and the symbol number 1 are separated and developed, and when each reel tape is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R. Means that the symbols of the symbol number 0 and the symbol number 1 are continuous.

[Explanation of symbol combinations to which benefits are given]
Next, a symbol combination that gives a player a privilege will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 9. Each symbol combination shown in FIG. 4 to FIG. 9 illustrates a symbol combination which, when displayed on the pay line L when all reels are stopped, gives a predetermined privilege to the player. There are three types of benefits given to the player: bonus game, re-game, and winning (medal payout), and predetermined symbol combinations are associated with these benefits. In the following, if they are aligned on the pay line L, a symbol combination for which a re-game is to be performed is a re-gaming role or a re-play role, and a symbol combination to be a winning is a small role or a winning role, a bonus game is to be performed. The symbol combination is also called a bonus role.

When the symbol combination of the bonus combination is aligned on the pay line L (the bonus combination is won), the bonus game corresponding to the symbol combination is started. In the following, when representing a symbol combination, the names of the symbols on each reel are described in the order of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel, and the symbols are enclosed in brackets. For example, the symbol combination of 1BB-A shown in FIG. 4 is described as "blank C-red 7-green 7". In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, there are 10 types of bonus combinations from 1BB-A to 1BB-J. Of these bonus combinations, the four types of bonus combinations 1BB-A to 1BB-D may be won only in a game (three betting game) in which three medals are inserted. There are possibilities of winning the 6 types of bonus combinations of -E to 1BB-J only in a game (two betting game) in which two medals are inserted.

When the bonus combination is won, the bonus game is started from the next game, and the RB game advantageous to the player is repeated until a predetermined ending condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, when any of the bonus combinations 1BB-A to 1BB-D is won, the RB-A game is repeatedly executed when the bonus game is started, and any of 1BB-E to 1BB-J is executed. When the bonus game is started when the bonus combination is won, the RB-B game is repeatedly executed. During the RB game, the small winning combination wins with a very high probability (may be 100%) in the drawing, and the predetermined number of games are played, or the predetermined number of small winnings are won, whichever comes first. Ends when one is achieved.

In the present embodiment, either the RB-A game or the RB-B game is played two times, or when the small winning combination is won twice, the ending condition is met first. Or both end conditions are satisfied at the same time, the process ends. When any one of the winning combinations 1BB-A to 1BB-D is won, the bonus game ends when the number of paid-out medals during the bonus game exceeds 95. On the other hand, if any of the bonus combinations 1BB-E to 1BB-J is won, the bonus game ends when the number of paid-out medals during the bonus game exceeds four.

Note that the RB game is also called a first-class special accessory, and the bonus game in which the RB game is repeatedly performed (the first-class special character operates continuously) is a bonus-related game related to the first-class special accessory. It is called a continuous operation device or 1BB game. Further, in the above-mentioned 1BB game, the RB game was continuously performed with the start of the 1BB game, but after the start of the 1BB game, the RB game is started to be a symbol combination (hereinafter, “RB symbol combination”). (Also referred to as ). The RB game may be started when is displayed. That is, when the 1BB game is started, the general game during the 1BB game (hereinafter referred to as "BB general game") is started, and when the RB symbol combination is displayed during the BB general game, the RB game is displayed. Is started. Then, when the RB game end condition is satisfied, the BB general game is started again, and thereafter, the BB general game or the RB game is performed until the 1BB game end condition is satisfied.

Further, when the RB symbol combination is displayed during the BB general game and the RB game is started, a lottery (hereinafter, referred to as "RB lottery") for determining whether or not to perform the RB game again is the RB game. It may be performed inside. In this case, when the ending condition of the RB game is satisfied, the general game is started again during the BB from the next game, but if the above-mentioned RB lottery is won during the RB game, during the BB after the RB game. During the normal game, the RB symbol combination can be displayed.

During the 1BB game, the next RB game is started when one RB game is finished, and the 1BB game is finished when the medals exceeding a predetermined number are paid out after the 1BB game is started. In this embodiment, when the "white 7" symbols are lined up on the pay line, the 1BB game ends when the number of medals paid out during the 1BB game exceeds 100, and the "red 7" symbol is on the pay line. If the number of medals paid out during the 1BB game exceeds 30, the 1BB game ends. In the following, the 1BB game performed when the "white 7" symbols are aligned on the winning line is referred to as 1BB-A game, and the 1BB game performed when the "red 7" symbols are aligned on the winning line is 1BB- It is called B game.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, there are four types of re-game combination, re-game 01 to re-game 04, and a plurality of symbol combinations are associated with each re-game combination. Specifically, two types of symbol combinations correspond to the re-game 01, eight types of symbol combinations correspond to the re-game 02, 16 types of symbol combinations correspond to the re-game 03, and 32 types of symbol combinations correspond to the game 04.

When the symbol combination of the small combination is aligned on the pay line L, the number of medals corresponding to the symbol combination is paid out to the player. As shown in FIG. 7 to FIG. 9, there are 18 kinds of small winning combinations, winning 01 to winning 23, and one or more symbol combinations are associated with each small winning combination. One symbol combination is associated with each of the prizes 01 to 12, and 15 medals are paid out when the corresponding symbol combinations are prepared. Two winning symbol combinations and four winning symbol combinations are associated with the winning prizes 13 and 14, and 15 medals are paid out when any of the winning symbol combinations is completed.

A plurality of symbol combinations are associated with the prizes 15 to 20, and specifically, eight types of symbol combinations correspond to the prizes 15 and 18, and 6 to the prizes 16 and 17. 16 types of symbol combinations correspond to the winning 19, and 4 types of symbol combinations correspond to the winning 20. Also, one symbol combination is associated with each of the winning prize 21 and the winning prize 22. When any of the symbol combinations associated with the winning 15 to the winning 22 is complete, one medal is paid out. One symbol combination is associated with the winning combination 23, and when the symbol combination is complete, 15 medals are paid out. However, there is a possibility that the symbol combination of the prize 23 will be prepared only during the RB-A game and the RB-B game.

[Explanation of control means]
Next, the control means for controlling the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to the functional block diagram shown in FIG. The control means of the slot machine 10 is composed of a main control means 100 for controlling the progress of the game and a sub control means 200 for controlling the execution of the effect. The main control means 100 controls the progress of the game in accordance with the operation of the player, and the sub-control means 200, based on the information transmitted from the main control means 100, effects executed along with the progress of the game, Controls notification (display, etc.) of various information. Information transmission between the main control means 100 and the sub control means 200 is limited to one direction from the main control means 100 to the sub control means 200, and the sub control means 200 to the main control means 200. No information is sent directly to 100.

<<Description of main control means>>
<Structure of main control means>
The main control means 100 includes a CPU, ROM (read only memory), RWM (read/write memory), random number generation means (random number circuit) and timer count means (timer circuit), input port and output port (both Collectively referred to as "I/O port") is configured in one chip. A circuit including the chip for realizing the function of the main control unit 100 is formed on one main control board.

The CPU described above includes an accumulator (A register) for performing an operation, a plurality of general-purpose registers (B register, C register, D register, E register, H register, L register and Q register), and a flag register. ing. Each of these registers is composed of 1 byte (8 bits). Of the general-purpose registers, the B and C registers, the D and E registers, and the H and L registers can be used as a pair and used as 16-bit (2 byte) registers. When two general-purpose registers are used as a pair, the two letters representing each register are collectively shown. For example, when the H register and the L register are used as a pair, they are referred to as the HL register.

Further, each bit of the flag register is a flag indicating a state related to the calculation result by the CPU, but the flag register of the present embodiment includes a carry flag, a zero flag and a second zero flag. Here, the carry flag is a flag that becomes "1" when a carry occurs when an operation (addition) is performed and when a carry occurs when an operation (subtraction) is performed. The zero flag is a flag that becomes "1" when the calculation result becomes "0". The second zero flag is a flag that becomes "1" when the zero flag becomes "1" and when "0" is set as a result of executing the LD instruction. The various registers in the CPU, and the ROM and RWM described above can also be said to be storage means.

<Hardware configuration around main control means>
The main control means 100 exchanges signals with the various lamps and switches shown in FIG. 1 and the display and the various devices shown in FIG. 2 through the I/O ports described above. As a structure for transmitting and receiving a signal via the I/O port, the operating means 300, the credit number display 27, the acquired number display 28, the solenoid 45 provided in the selector 80 shown in FIG. , Door switch 44, external centralized terminal board 86, stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R, turning cylinder sensors 43L, 43C, 43R, hopper motor 46, payout sensor 47, role ratio monitor 103, set value display 104, and the like.

The operating means 300 is composed of the settlement switch 33, the 1 bet switch 34, the maximum bet switch 35, the start switch 36, and the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R shown in FIG. The main control means 100 fetches the ON/OFF signals of the respective switches outputted from the operation means 300, and with respect to the credit number display 27 and the acquired number display 28 shown in FIG. The on/off signals for a to g (see FIG. 11A) are output.

The main control means 100 takes in the medal detection signal output from the insertion sensor 48 and outputs an on/off signal to the solenoid 45. Further, the main control means 100 takes in an opening/closing signal of the front door 14 output from the door switch 44 provided in the main body 12, and outputs the above-mentioned medal insertion signal and medal payout to the external centralized terminal board 86. It outputs a signal, a BB signal, an AT signal and the like. To the stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R provided in the main body 12, the excitation signals for the respective phases are output, and the rotation sensor signals output from the rotation sensor 43L, 43C, 43R are fetched. The hopper 83 outputs a drive signal to the hopper motor 46 and takes in the medal payout signal output from the payout sensor 47.

(About the content displayed on the ratio monitor)
The main control means 100 outputs a lighting/extinguishing signal regarding the segments a to g of the four 8-segment displays constituting the role ratio monitor 103 provided on the main control board. The role ratio monitor 103 is composed of four 8-segment displays as shown in FIG. 11A, and the display contents can be visually confirmed from the role ratio monitor display window YM of the main control board case 102 shown in FIG. it can. Of the four 8-segment displays, the upper two-digit (two on the left side in FIG. 11A) 8-segment display is the type of ratio displayed on the ratio display section RA (hereinafter, also referred to as “identifier”). .) is displayed, and the lower two digits (two on the right side in FIG. 11A) of the 8-segment display display numerical values representing various ratios (described later). It is a ratio display section RA.

The items displayed on the role ratio monitor 103 include (i) ratio of instructed accessories, (ii) medium-term combination ratio, (iii) medium-term combination ratio, (iv) long-term combination ratio, and (v) long-term combination ratio. Six types of information, a winning combination and (vi) cumulative state ratio, are cyclically switched one by one and displayed. (i) The instruction-included accessory ratio is "7P" in the identifier, and the player is informed of the operation mode of the stop switch among the number of medals paid out in the number of 175,000 games (cumulative number of games). It is a value in which the ratio of the number of medals paid out during the game and the accessory operation (during the 1BB-A to 1BB-J game) is expressed by a two-digit percentage.

(ii) The medium-term combination ratio is that the identifier is "6y" and, in principle, during the operation of the first-class special combination (in the RB game) out of the number of medals paid out in the last 6000 games. It is a value representing the ratio of the number of paid-out medals as a two-digit percentage. (iii) The medium term combination ratio has an identifier of “7y”, and as a general rule, among the number of medals paid out in the latest 6000 games, the first type special character and the second type special character (so-called CB). ) And the ratio of the number of medals paid out during the operation of the normal accessory (so-called SB) are expressed as a two-digit percentage. In the present embodiment, since the second class special effects and the normal effects are not mounted, the value of the middle period combination ratio becomes the same value as the middle period combination ratio of (ii).

The long-term combination ratio of (iv) is that the identifier is "6A", and as a general rule, the number of medals paid out during the operation of the first-class special role among the number of medals paid out in the latest 17500 games. Is a value expressed as a two-digit percentage. As for the long-term winning ratio of (v), the identifier is "7A", and as a general rule, among the number of medals paid out in the latest 17500 games, the first-class special character, the second-class special character, and the normal character Is a value representing the ratio of the number of medals paid out during the operation of as a two-digit percentage. In the present embodiment, since the second type special accessory and the normal accessory are not mounted, the value of the cumulative combination ratio becomes the same value as the cumulative combination ratio of (iv).

In the cumulative state ratio of (vi), the identifier is “5H”, and among the 175,000 games (the total number of games), the accessory is in operation (first-class special character, second-class special character, normal character, It is a value that represents the ratio of the total number of games played by the accessory continuous operation device) as a two-digit percentage. In the present embodiment, the first-class special accessory and the accessory continuous operation device relating to the first-class special accessory are mounted.

The various types of information described above are cyclically displayed in the order of the ratio of instructed accessories→the ratio of medium-term roles→the ratio of medium-term roles→the ratio of cumulative roles→the ratio of cumulative roles→the ratio of cumulative states. Displayed for each second (tolerance ±10%). Further, when the above-mentioned information is displayed on the combination ratio monitor 103, the segment DP indicating the decimal point is turned on in the 8-segment display on the lower digit side of the identifier display section ID. As a result, the display mode of the identifier display unit ID transits from “7P.”→“6y.”→“7y.”→“6A.”→“7A.”→“5H.”→“7U.”→... Then, the ratio display portion RA displays the percentage value corresponding to the displayed identifier.

As shown in FIG. 11B, the ratio display portion RA displays the percentage values in the corresponding items within the numerical range of “00” to “99”. Further, the percentage value displayed on the ratio display portion RA is a value rounded down to the right of the decimal point, and when the calculated ratio is 100%, it is controlled so that “99” is displayed on the ratio display portion RA. It In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the ratio-instructed accessory ratio (7P) is 70% or less, the medium-term combination ratio (6y) is 60% or less, the medium-term combination ratio (7y) is 70% or less, and the long-term combination ratio is 70% or less. It is designed such that (6A) is 60% or less, long-term role ratio (7A) is 70% or less, and cumulative state ratio (5H) is 50% or less.

The total number of games was less than 6000 when displaying the ratio of instructed accessory, the ratio of medium-duty combination, and the ratio of medium-term combination, for example, because the day was short after the start of operation. In this case, the identifier (“6y”, “7y”) displayed on the identifier display section ID is made to blink. In addition, when the total number of games is less than 17500 when displaying the instructed accessory ratio, the cumulative combination ratio, and the cumulative combination ratio, the identifier displayed on the identifier display unit ID (“7P”). , "6A", "7A") blinks. In the blinking display in these cases, the total time of the lighting period and the extinguishing period is 0.6 seconds (tolerance is ±10%), and the duty ratio of the lighting period is 50%. That is, it is controlled so that the lighting period is about 0.3 seconds and the extinguishing period is about 0.3 seconds.

In addition, the four 8-segment displays constituting the role ratio monitor 103 are all displayed as test pattern displays for facilitating the presence/absence of a defective segment when the slot machine 10 is powered on. The segment is lit for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). In addition, when the power-off process (see step S504 of FIG. 24 described later) is executed immediately before the calculation process of each item ((i) to (v) described above) displayed on the role ratio monitor 103 is performed. After the power is restored, the arithmetic processing of each item to be displayed on the role ratio monitor 103 is executed while displaying the above-mentioned test pattern, and after the display of the test pattern is finished, the value after the calculation is referred to and displayed on the role ratio monitor 103. You may do so. Furthermore, when an operation for changing the set value is performed, the test pattern on the role ratio monitor 103 may be displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), and each item displayed on the role ratio monitor 103 during this period. The calculation processing of may be executed.

Note that the pachinko game machine also has a display device called a performance display monitor, and displays similar to the ratio monitor 103. Here, the winning ratio monitor in the slot machine and the performance display monitor in the pachinko gaming machine are collectively referred to as "management information display LED". In the performance display monitor, every time 60000 game balls are fired, the value of the ratio of the number of safe balls to 100 out balls (also referred to as "base", represented by the letter "B") is 60,000 before and after. The base at the time of firing, the base at the time of the last 60,000 firings, and the current base are sequentially switched and displayed cyclically. Also in this performance display monitor, the display of the test pattern and the calculation processing regarding the items to be displayed during that may be executed in the same manner as in the role ratio monitor 103 described above.

(About display contents of set value display)
When the main control unit 100 shifts to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode by performing a predetermined operation, the main control unit 100 lights the segments a to g of the set value display 104 to display the current set value. / Outputs the off signal. In the present embodiment, when the power switch of the gaming machine is turned off and the power switch 82a is turned on with the setting key inserted in the key switch 82b shown in FIG. 2 and turned on, the mode changes to the setting change mode. The set value currently set is displayed on the set value display 104. As will be described later in detail, in the present embodiment, there are four setting values, “1”, “2”, “5”, and “6”, and as the setting value increases, various types of drawing (for example, some condition device operates). The probability of winning, the probability of AT transition, the probability of extension during AT, etc.) is high. That is, when the setting value is "1", the winning probability is the lowest, and when the setting value is "6", the winning probability is the highest.

Each time the setting/resetting switch 82c shown in FIG. 2 is pressed while the current setting value is displayed on the setting value display 104, the value of the setting value changes. For example, if the current setting value is "1", every time the setting/reset switch 82c is pressed, "1"→"2"→"5"→"6"→"1"→"2"→... The value of the set value cyclically changes. Although the value of the set value is stored in the RWM included in the main control means 100, when the mode is changed to the above-described setting change mode, the information stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM is cleared, and each cleared information is A predetermined initial value is stored. Here, the information to be cleared includes information indicating the value of the set value (set value data), information indicating whether each condition device is operating (operation condition device information), and the like. When the value of the set value data is cleared by shifting to the setting change mode, "1" is stored in the predetermined storage area as the initial value of the set value data.

By operating the setting/reset switch 82c while observing the value displayed on the set value display 104 and operating the start switch 36 while the desired set value is displayed, the set value is fixed. The value of the updated set value is stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM. Then, when the key switch 82b is turned off by the setting key, the setting change mode ends and the process proceeds to normal power-on processing.

Also, when the slot machine 10 is already powered on and a game is not being played (non-gaming state), when the setting key is inserted into the key switch 82b and turned on, the mode is shifted to the setting confirmation mode. Then, the current set value is displayed on the set value display 104. In the setting confirmation mode, since the current set value is only displayed on the set value display 104, the set value does not change even if the set/reset switch 82c is operated in this state. Then, when the key switch 82b is turned off by the setting key, the setting confirmation mode is ended and the state returns to the non-gaming state.

<Function block of main control means>
The main control means 100, the drawing means 110, the reel control means 115, the RT state control means 120, the game section control means 125, the freeze control means 130, the notification game control means 135, the winning determination means 140, The abnormality detection unit 145, the LED display control unit 150, the control command transmission unit 155, and the external signal transmission unit 160 are included. The function of each of these means is realized by the CPU included in the main control means 100 executing a control program stored in the ROM (performing control processing).

(Explanation of drawing means)
The lottery means 110 performs a lottery based on a random number (numerical value range: 0 to 65535) generated by a random number generation means included in the main control means 100 and a lottery table stored in the ROM of the main control means 100. The condition device to be operated is determined by. Here, FIG. 12 shows the types of condition devices that can be activated depending on the result of the drawing by the drawing means 110. In addition, the contents of the drawing table (also referred to as a "numerical table") are shown in FIGS.

(About the type of condition equipment)
As shown in FIG. 12, each condition device is associated with one or a plurality of symbol combinations, and when any condition device operates by drawing, the symbol combination corresponding to the condition device is on the pay line L. It will be in a state that can be aligned. For example, when the condition device of 1BB-A is activated, the symbol combination of 1BB-A (see FIG. 4) can be arranged. Further, when the condition device of the re-game-A is activated, the symbol combination of the re-game 02 or the re-game 03 (see FIGS. 4 and 5) can be arranged.

Of the condition devices shown in FIG. 12, a unique bonus condition device number (see the column “c” in FIG. 12) is associated with each condition device relating to the bonus combination, and each condition device other than the bonus combination is associated with each condition device. , And unique winning and re-playing condition numbers (see “A” column in FIG. 12) are associated with each other. Specifically, the condition devices corresponding to the bonus combination are 1BB-A to 1BB-J, and the bonus condition device numbers “1” to “10” are associated with each condition device. In addition, to each condition device of re-game-A to re-game-D, winning and re-game condition numbers of "1" to "4" are associated. Further, winning-A1 to winning-A12 are associated with winning and replay condition numbers of "5" to "16", and winning-B1 to winning-B6 are "17" to "22". The winning and re-playing condition numbers are associated with each other, and the winning-replaying condition numbers of "23" to "30" are associated with winning-C to winning-J.

When one of the condition devices is activated by the drawing performed by the drawing means 110, reel stop control or the like is performed based on the bonus condition device number or the winning and replay condition number corresponding to the condition device. In addition, the effect group number (see the "A" column in FIG. 12) is associated with each condition device of the small winning combination or the re-game combination, and the effect group number corresponding to the activated condition device is a sub. It is transmitted to the control means 200. Thereby, the sub-control means 200 performs the effect according to the received effect group number. As the production group number, one number is given to the group of condition devices in which the profit obtained by the player varies depending on the operation mode (pushing order/operation timing) of the stop switch. Specifically, the effect group number “5” is associated with winning-A1 to A12, and the effect group number “6” is associated with winning-B1 to B6.

When the condition device related to the bonus combination is activated, the bonus condition device number corresponding to the operated condition device related to the bonus combination and the effect group number “0” are transmitted to the sub control means 200. When the condition device relating to the bonus combination is activated, the activated state is maintained until the symbol combination corresponding to the activated condition device is aligned on the pay line L.

That is, if the condition device of the small winning combination and the re-gaming combination operates, the operation of the condition device also ends when the game ends, but the condition device related to the bonus combination operates until the symbol combination of the corresponding bonus combination is completed. to continue. That is, when the condition device of the small combination and the re-game combination is activated, the symbol combination corresponding to the condition device operated only in the game can be arranged, but when the condition device related to the bonus combination is activated, it is operated. Until the symbol combination corresponding to the condition device relating to the bonus combination can be arranged, the state in which the symbol combination can be arranged continues. Hereinafter, this state is referred to as "inside bonus" or simply "inside bonus".

When inside, the condition device of another bonus combination or the condition device of the same bonus combination is not activated again by the drawing. In addition, when some condition device of the small win or re-game role is activated by the drawing inside, the production group number corresponding to the condition device of the operated small win or re-game role, and the bonus role already in operation The bonus condition device number corresponding to the condition device is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200.

If any of the condition devices shown in FIG. 11 is activated while the condition device related to the bonus combination is not activated, the effect group number corresponding to the activated winning and replay condition number and the bonus condition device number. “0” is transmitted to the sub control unit 200.

(About lottery table)
Next, the contents of the drawing table that the drawing means 110 refers to when drawing is shown in FIGS. 13 to 16. The drawing tables shown in FIGS. 13 to 16 indicate that each condition device operates among the number of random number values (65536 from “0” to “65535”) that can be generated by the random number generation means of the main control means 100. It indicates the number of random number values (hereinafter, referred to as “register”). Therefore, the value obtained by dividing the number corresponding to each condition device by 65536 is the probability that each condition device operates.

In the present embodiment, there are five RT states of non-RT, RT1, RT2, RT3, RB-A operation and RB-B operation, and the drawing means 110 refers to the drawing table corresponding to each RT status. And draw. Here, the RT states of the non-RT, RT1, RT2, and RT3 are collectively referred to as “when the accessory is not operated”. When the accessory is not in operation, a two bet game and a three bet game are possible, but three bets are made during RB-A operation and RB-B operation (collectively referred to as "RB operation"). Only games are possible. FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 show a lottery table that is referred to when a three-bet betting game is carried out when the role product is not activated. FIG. 16 shows a lottery table that is referred to when a two-bet betting game is performed when the accessory is not in operation. FIG. 15 shows a lottery table referred to when the RB is operated.

In each RT state, the non-RT is a state in which the condition device relating to the bonus combination is not operating and the bonus game is not being performed. RT1 is a state in which any one of the condition devices 1BB-A to 1BB-D is operating. RT2 is a state in which any one of the condition devices 1BB-E to 1BB-G is operating. RT3 is a state in which any one of the condition devices 1BB-H to 1BB-J is operating. That is, since RT1 to RT3 are inside, the number of characters allocated to the condition device relating to the bonus is 0 (the winning probability is 0) in these RT states.

In non-RT, the types of bonus combinations that can be won differ depending on the number of inserted medals when a game is played. Specifically, the condition device of 1BB-A to 1BB-D can be operated in the three betting game (see FIG. 13). On the other hand, in the two betting game, the condition devices 1BB-E to 1BB-J can operate (see FIG. 16(a)). Further, in the two-bet betting game, when the set values are "1", "2", and "5", the condition devices of 1BB-E to 1BB-G may operate, and the conditions of 1BB-H to 1BB-J. There is no possibility that the device will work. On the other hand, when the set value is "6", the condition devices of 1BB-E to 1BB-J may operate, but the condition devices of 1BB-E to 1BB-G operate more than 1BB. The probability that the conditional device of -H to 1BB-J will operate is set to be high.

In the drawing table shown in FIG. 16A, there is no possibility that the condition devices 1BB-H to 1BB-J operate when the set values are "1", "2", and "5" (the number of units is 0) may be assigned a number such that it can operate with the lowest possible probability. As a numerical value that can be activated with a probability as small as possible, for example, it is possible to set a probability that the game will be activated at least once when a game is played a predetermined number of times. For example, when the probability of operating once when playing the game 17500 times is used, 65536/17500=3.7449...

In the lottery table referred to in the three betting game shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the types of condition devices relating to the small winning combinations that can be operated are prize-A1 to A12, prize-B1 to B6 and prize-C. It is a winning-G condition device. The numbers assigned to the condition devices for winning-A1 to A12 are the same value (3710) in each RT state (non-RT, RT1 to RT3) and each set value when the accessory is not operated. On the other hand, the numerical values assigned to the condition devices of winning-B1 to B6 and winning-C to winning-G have set values of "1", "2" and "only" for the set value of "6". 5”. Further, in each of the RT states of non-RT and RT1 to RT3, the numbers assigned to the condition devices related to the respective small winning combinations have a common value.

Regarding the condition device related to the re-game, in the non-RT and RT1, the number of characters allocated to the condition device of the re-game-B (normal replay 2) is set to be larger than that of the condition device of the other re-game. The set number is assigned the same number (see FIG. 13). On the other hand, in RT2, the number of characters allocated to the condition device of re-game-A (normal replay 1) is larger than the number of characters allocated to the condition device of another re-game, and each set value In Fig. 14, the same number is assigned (see FIG. 14). In RT3, the number of characters allocated to the condition device of re-game-B (normal replay 2) is larger than the number of characters allocated to the condition device of another re-game, but the set value is "1". , The numerical value (8970) at "6" is set to be slightly higher than the numerical value (8078) at "2" and "5".

Next, in the lottery table referred to in the two betting game shown in FIG. 16, the types of condition devices relating to the small wins that can be operated are the condition devices of prize-B1 to B6, prize-H and prize-I. Has become. The same numerical values are assigned to the condition devices related to these small winning combinations in each RT state and each set value when the accessory is not operated. Further, regarding the condition device related to the re-game, in the non-RT, the number is allocated only to the condition device of the re-game-A, but in RT1 to RT3, in addition to the condition device of the re-game-A, Numerical numbers are assigned to the condition device of the re-game-B, though slightly.

Next, in the drawing table at the time of RB operation shown in FIG. 15, in both of the time of RB-A operation and the time of RB-B operation, a number is allocated to the condition device relating to the bonus and the replay. However, as for the small winning combination, the number of characters is assigned only to the condition device of winning-I and winning-J. In addition, the number of characters assigned to the condition device relating to the small win is constant regardless of the set value, and is assigned to the condition device of prize-I rather than the number of devices assigned to the condition device of prize-J. The number is extremely large.

(Description of reel control means)
The reel control means 115 drives and controls the stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R that rotate and stop the reels 40L, 40C, 40R. Specifically, the player inserts a prescribed number of medals and the start switch 36 is operated to start the rotation of the reels 40L, 40C, 40R. After the rotation speeds of the reels 40L, 40C, 40R reach the above-mentioned constant speed, the constant speed is maintained. After that, when any of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R is operated, stop control is performed on the reel (more accurately, the stepping motor) corresponding to the operated stop switch.

The reel control means 115 stops the rotation of the corresponding reel within 190 milliseconds after the stop switch is operated. As a result, when the reel provided with 20 symbols on each reel is stopped within 190 milliseconds from the state of constant speed (80 rotations/minute) as in the present embodiment, 80 (rotation) /60 (seconds)×0.19 (seconds)×20 (design)=about 5.067 The reel is stopped until the design turns. That is, the so-called number of sliding frames is 5 frames (5 symbols) at the maximum.

Further, the reel control means 115 is passing through the stop display position on the pay line L (that is, the middle stage M in the present embodiment, hereinafter also referred to as the “win prize stop position”) when the stop switch is operated. The design controls the stepping motor so as not to stop at the winning stop position. Therefore, when the stop operation is performed, one of the symbols that are located upstream of the symbols that have passed through the winning stop position to the symbols that are located four upstream are placed in the winning stop position. It can be stopped. Here, "from the symbol located at one upstream side of the symbol passing through the winning stop position to the symbol located at four upstream sides (in other words, 5 symbols) when the stop operation is performed" The range is also referred to as “stop control range”.

Reel control means 115 is basically a reel within the stop control range so that when one of the condition devices is operated by the drawing of the drawing device 110, the symbol combination corresponding to the operated condition device is stopped on the pay line L. To stop the rotation of the device (so-called pull-in control is performed). However, when the symbols constituting the symbol combination are not within the stop control range, the reels are stopped so that the symbol combination corresponding to the condition device that is not operating is not aligned on the pay line L (so-called kick-out control is performed. ). In addition, kicking control is performed even when none of the condition devices are activated during the drawing.

For example, as a result of the drawing by the drawing means 110, when the condition device of the re-game-D is activated, the reel control means 115 performs the pull-in control for the symbol combination of the re-game 03 (see FIG. 5). Therefore, when the left stop switch 37L is operated, if there is a "red 7" symbol, a "green 7" symbol, a "white 7" symbol or a "blank A" symbol in the stop control range, those symbols Any one of them is stopped at the winning stop position (middle M). Further, when the middle stop switch 37C is operated, if there is a "Replay A" symbol in the stop control range, the "Replay A" symbol is stopped at the winning stop position. Furthermore, when the right stop switch 37R is operated, if there is a "red 7" symbol, a "green 7" symbol, a "white 7" symbol or a "blank C" symbol in the stop control range, those symbols Any one of them is stopped at the winning stop position (middle M). Here, in the symbol array of each reel shown in FIG. 3, each symbol for performing the above-described pull-in control exists in the stop control range regardless of the timing of the stop switch operation on the array. Therefore, when the condition device of the re-game-D is activated, the symbol combination of the re-game 03 is surely aligned on the pay line L even if the stop switch is operated at any timing.

On the other hand, for example, when the condition device of the winning-A1 to A12 is activated, the reel control means 115 performs the pull-in control for the symbol combination associated with each condition device. As an example, when the condition device of winning-A1 is activated, the reel stop control unit 115 performs pull-in control for the symbol combination of winning a prize 01 (“red 7-red cherry-red cherry”). Here, as shown in the symbol array of each reel in FIG. 3, the "red 7" symbols on the left reel 40L are arranged at the symbol numbers "15" and "17". Therefore, when the left stop switch 37L is operated at a timing when these two "red 7" symbols are not within the stop control range, the symbol combination of the winning 01 cannot be arranged on the winning line L, and the medal is not paid out ( So-called "missing".

Specifically, in the left reel 40L, when the left stop switch 37L is operated to stop while the symbols (7 symbols) of the symbol numbers 11 to 17 are passing through the middle row M, the symbol number 15 or 17 "red 7". The design can be stopped in the middle section M. Regarding the middle reel 40C, when the middle stop switch 37C is stopped while the symbols (10 symbols) of the symbol numbers 9 to 18 are passing through the middle tier M, the "red cherry" symbol of the symbol number 13 or 18 is selected. It can be stopped in the middle stage M. Further, for the right reel 40R, when the right stop switch 37R is stopped while the symbols (10 symbols) of the symbol numbers 10 to 19 are passing through the middle section M, the "red cherry" symbol of the symbol numbers 14 or 19 is selected. It can be stopped in the middle stage M.

Thus, for the left reel 40L, if the left stop switch 37L is stopped while seven symbols of the symbol numbers 11 to 17 are passing through the middle stage M, the "red 7" symbol is stopped in the middle stage M. You can Further, if the left stop switch 37L is operated to stop while the six symbols of the symbol numbers 5 to 10 are passing through the middle stage M, the "white 7" symbol can be stopped in the middle stage M. Furthermore, if the left stop switch 37L is operated to stop while seven symbols of the symbol numbers 18 to 19 and 0 to 4 are passing through the middle stage M, the "green 7" symbol can be stopped in the middle stage M (Fig. 17(a)).

As for the middle reel 40C, if the middle stop switch 37C is operated while 10 symbols of the symbol numbers 9 to 18 are passing through the middle stage M, the "red cherry" symbol can be stopped in the middle stage M. .. On the other hand, if the middle stop switch 37C is operated while the symbol numbers 19 and 10 symbols 0 to 8 are passing through the middle stage M, the "green cherry" symbol can be stopped in the middle stage M.

As for the right reel 40R, if the right stop switch 37R is operated to stop while 10 symbols of the symbol numbers 10 to 19 are passing through the middle tier M, the "red cherry" symbol can be stopped in the middle tier M. .. On the other hand, if the right stop switch 37R is operated to stop while 10 symbols of the symbol numbers 0 to 9 are passing through the middle stage M, the "green cherry" symbol can be stopped in the middle stage M.

Hereinafter, the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the prize 01 to the prize 12 corresponding to the condition device of the prize-A1 to A12 are also referred to as "push symbols". For example, when the condition device of the winning-A1 is activated, from the symbol combination of winning 01 (“red 7-red cherry-red cherry”), the push symbol on the left reel 40L is the “red 7” symbol, the middle reel 40C. The push-up symbol on the top is the "red cherry" symbol, and the push-down symbol on the right reel 40R is the "red cherry" symbol. Further, the range (number of frames) in which the push-down pattern can be stopped on the pay line L by the stop control is referred to as the “withdrawable range”.

(Regarding arrangement of push-button design)
Here, the arrangement of the push symbols on the left reel 40L in the symbol combinations of the prize 01 to the prize 12 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17(a) is the same as the explanatory view of the symbol array shown in FIG. 3, but shows only the arrangement of the push symbols on the left reel 40L. Further, in FIG. 3, the unfolded position of the left reel 40L is between the symbol numbers 0 and 1, but in FIG. 17A, the unfolded position of the left reel 40L is the symbol in order to make it easy to understand the arrangement interval of the push symbols. The number is between 17 and 18.

First, when the player stops the left stop switch 37L without knowing which one of the condition devices of winning-A1 to A12 has operated, when the left stop switch 37L is stopped at an arbitrary timing, the left reel 40L is operated. It is desirable that the probability that the upper push symbols (“red 7” symbol, “white 7” symbol or “green 7” symbol) stop at the pay line L is even. In addition, if a plurality of types of push-button patterns are arranged in one retractable range, the player increases the probability that medals will be paid out even a little, so there is a possibility that the player will perform a stop operation aiming within the retractable range. high. Further, if there is variation in the arrangement interval between the push-button patterns, it becomes difficult for the player to measure the push-button timing. Therefore, it is preferable that each embossing symbol has one type within one retractable range, and that the disposition intervals of the embossing symbols are even.

However, in the present embodiment, the winning line is one line in the middle row and the number of symbols on one reel is 20, so the push-down symbol (“Red 7”) on the left reel 40L in the symbol combination of winning 01 to winning 12 It is not possible to evenly arrange the symbols, “white 7” symbols, and “right 7” symbols). Therefore, if it is attempted to arrange the eye-catching symbols at even intervals, it is inevitable that the retractable range is 7 frames for the two eye-catching symbols and 6 frames for the one eye-catching symbol. In addition, in the present embodiment, since the stop control range is 5 frames as described above, in order to set the retractable range to 7 frames or 6 frames, a plurality of symbols are arranged for each push-down symbol. There is a need.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, by placing the "red 7" symbols in the symbol numbers 15 and 17, the seven frames of the symbol numbers 11 to 17 are set as the retractable range of the "red 7" symbol. Further, the "white 7" symbols are arranged in the symbol numbers 9 and 10, and the 6 frames of the symbol numbers 5 to 10 are set as the retractable range of the "white 7" symbols. Further, the "green 7" symbols are arranged in the symbol numbers 2 and 4, and the seven frames of the symbol numbers 18 to 19 and 0 to 2 are set as the retractable range of the "green 7" symbols. Further, the "red 7" symbol, the "white 7" symbol, and the "green 7" symbol are arranged so that the intervals are 5 frames (stop control range) or more.

In this way, in order to make the retractable range wider than the stop control range, in the present embodiment, a plurality of embossing symbols are arranged in one retractable range. Further, by arranging a plurality of push-button designs of the same type in one retractable range, the push-button designs can be easily visually recognized.

Next, regarding the middle reel 40C, as shown in FIG. 3, "red cherry" symbols are arranged in the symbol numbers 13 and 18, and 10 frames of the symbol numbers 9 to 18 are set as the retractable range of the "red cherry" symbol. There is. Further, the "green cherry" symbols are arranged in the symbol numbers 3 and 8, and 10 frames of the symbol numbers 19 and 0 to 8 are set as the retractable range of the "green cherry" symbols.

Then, for the right reel 40R, as shown in FIG. 3, "red cherry" symbols are arranged in the symbol numbers 14 and 19 and 10 frames of the symbol numbers 10 to 19 are set as the retractable range of the "red cherry" symbol. .. Further, the "green cherry" symbols are arranged in the symbol numbers 4 and 9, and 10 frames of the symbol numbers 0 to 9 are set as the retractable range of the "green cherry" symbols.

The "red cherry" symbol and the "green cherry" symbol are less noticeable than the "red 7" symbol, "white 7" symbol, "green 7" symbol, etc. Since it is low, it is not always easy to push. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the middle reel 40C, the "red 7" symbol of the similar color is arranged between the "red cherry" symbols of the symbol numbers 13 and 18 (symbol number 16). Further, between the “green cherry” symbols of the symbol numbers 3 and 8 (symbol number 6), the “green 7” symbol of the similar color is arranged. Further, also on the right reel 40R, "red 7" symbols and "green 7" symbols are similarly arranged.

As a result, when the "red cherry" symbol on the middle reel 40C and the right reel 40R is pressed, the timing of operating the stop switch can be measured with the "red 7" symbol having higher visibility as a mark. When pressing the "green cherry" symbol, the timing of operating the stop switch can be measured with the "green 7" symbol having higher visibility as a mark. Further, since a highly visible symbol is arranged at approximately the middle position of the push pattern having low visibility, even when the symbol having high visibility is operated earlier than when it reaches the middle stage M, it is delayed. Even when operated, it is possible to stop the push pattern having low visibility at the position of the pay line L. In addition, since the color of the push pattern with low visibility and the pattern with high visibility arranged between them are similar colors, for example, in the spinning reel, a region in which red is dominant and a region in which green is dominant are Since it is easy to identify, it is possible to support a more reliable push.

From the above, among the reels constituting the symbol combination of the prize 01 to the prize 12, the retractable range for the "red 7" symbol, the "green 7" symbol and the "white 7" symbol of the left reel 40L is , 7 frames, 6 frames, and 7 frames without overlapping, which are almost equal to each other (see FIG. 17A). In addition, the retractable range for the "red cherry" symbol and the "green cherry" symbol on the middle reel 40C is evenly equal to 10 frames each out of 20 frames. The retractable range of the "red cherry" symbol and the "green cherry" symbol on the right reel 40R is also equal, that is, 10 frames each out of 20 frames.

Then, as shown in FIG. 3, the symbol combinations of winning 01 to winning 12 are three types of "red 7" symbol, "green 7" symbol and "white 7" symbol for the left reel 40L, and the middle reel 40C. Is a combination of two types of a "red cherry" symbol and a "green cherry" symbol, and for the right reel 40R, two types of a "red cherry" symbol and a "green cherry" symbol. Therefore, if the prizes 01 to 12 are collectively regarded as the push order bells, there are 12 patterns (12 selections) of the push order bells. That is, as a result of the drawing in the drawing means 110, when any of the condition devices of winning-A1 to A12 is operated, when each stop switch is stopped at any timing, the symbol combination corresponding to the operated condition device is obtained. The matching probability is about 1/3×1/2×1/2=about 1/12.

However, for example, when one of the condition devices of winning-A1 to A12 is operated, if the player is informed which condition device has operated, when the player stops each stop switch, which symbol You can know in advance whether to press. That is, it is possible to know the timing at which each stop switch is stopped. Therefore, by notifying the type of the condition device that has been actuated in advance, if the skill of the player regarding pressing is excellent, the symbol combination corresponding to the actuated condition device can be reliably arranged on the pay line L.

Therefore, when the condition device of any one of the winning-A1 to A12 is activated, if the type of the condition device that has operated is not notified, the probability that the symbol combination corresponding to the operated condition device is complete is Compared to about 1/12. In addition, notifying the player of the type of the condition device that has been actuated can also mean that the player is informed of the timing at which each stop switch is stopped.

(Regarding reel control according to the pressing order of the stop switch)
When a predetermined condition device is activated, the reel control means 115 varies the symbol combination for performing the pull-in control according to the operation sequence (pushing sequence) of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R. In the present embodiment, when the condition device of winning-B1 to B6 is operated, when the stop switch is operated in a predetermined pressing order corresponding to each condition device (see the “Remarks” column in FIG. 12). Performs reel stop control for aligning the symbol combination of the winning 13 or winning 14 (medal payout number: 15). In addition, when the stop switch is operated in a pressing order other than the predetermined pressing order, the pull-in control is performed within the stop control range for the symbol combination (medal payout number: 1) other than the winning combination 13 or the winning combination 14.

In the following, the pushing order in which the symbol combination with the largest number of medal payouts among the plurality of symbol combinations corresponding to the operated condition device is also referred to as "correct answer pushing order", and the press combination with a smaller number of medal payouts is aligned The order is also referred to as the “wrong answer pressing order”. The reel control means 115, when each stop switch is operated in the correct pressing order when the condition device of winning-B1 to B6 is operated, the reel stop control with the number priority of the number (the symbol of the symbol combination having a larger number of payout numbers) Reel stop control that pulls in preferentially) is performed, and if operated in the wrong pressing order, reel stop control that gives priority to the number (reel that preferentially pulls in symbols that are involved in the symbol combination of more small wins) Stop control).

Here, the symbol combination of the prize 13 and the prize 14 is arranged to be always aligned on the pay line L regardless of the operation timing when each stop switch is operated according to a predetermined pressing order. That is, each of the symbols forming the symbol combination of the prize 13 and the prize 14 includes at least one in the stop control range at that time even if the stop switch is operated at any timing on each reel. Are arranged as follows.

Specifically, for example, the winning combination 13 is associated with a symbol combination of "white 7-replay A-blank B" and "blank A-replay A-blank B" (see FIG. 7). Here, looking at the "Replay A" symbols on the middle reel 40C with reference to FIG. 3, they are arranged in the symbol numbers 4, 9, 14, and 19, and each "Replay A" symbol has an interval of 5 frames. ing. Therefore, the "Replay A" symbol on the middle reel 40C will always include the "Replay A" symbol within the stop control range at that time, even if the middle stop switch 37C is operated at an arbitrary timing. The "Replay A" symbol can be stopped in the middle tier M. Similarly, the "blank B" symbol on the right reel 40R can also be stopped in the middle stage M regardless of the operation timing of the right stop switch 37R.

As for the left reel 40L, as shown in FIG. 3, the "white 7" symbol is arranged in the symbol numbers 9 and 10, and the "blank A" symbol is arranged in the symbol numbers 3, 5, 11, 16, and 18. .. Therefore, the interval between the "white 7" symbol and the "blank A" symbol and the interval between the "blank A" symbols are within 5 frames. Therefore, the "white 7" symbol or the "blank A" symbol can be stopped in the middle stage M regardless of the operation timing of the left stop switch 37L.

Similarly, for the winning 14 symbol combination, the "white 7" symbol or the "blank A" symbol on the left reel 40L, the "red cherry" symbol or the "green cherry" symbol on the middle reel 40C, and the right reel 40R. The “Replay A” symbols above are all arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less. Therefore, if each stop switch is operated in a predetermined pressing order, any symbol combination of the winning prize 14 can be arranged on the winning line L regardless of the operation timing.

This "predetermined push order" is, as shown in the remarks column of FIG. 12, left → middle → right (forward push) for the condition device of winning-B1, and left for the condition device of winning-B2. →Right→Middle (press scissors), Middle→Left→Right (press forward middle) for winning-B3 condition device, Middle→Right→Left (reverse middle press) for winning-B4 condition device, winning For the condition device of -B5, right → left → middle (press reverse scissors), and for the condition device of -B6, right → middle → left (reverse press).

Here, when each stop switch is operated in an arbitrary pressing order when any one of the winning-B1 to B6 (pushing order bell) condition devices is operated, the pressing order of the stop switch is 6 kinds (6 selections). Therefore, the probability that the stop switch is operated in the "predetermined pressing sequence" corresponding to the activated condition device is 1/6. Therefore, when any of the condition device of winning-B1 to B6 is operated, if the pressing order corresponding to the operated condition device is not notified, the probability that the symbol combination corresponding to the operated condition device is complete is notified. It becomes 1/6 compared with the case.

(Comparison between push bell and push bell)
Comparing the above-mentioned push bell (prize-A1 to A12) and the push order bell (prize-B1 to B6), if the notification regarding the operation mode (operation timing, push order) is made, the pattern of the push bell It can be said that the skill required of the player for the operation of the stop switch is high because it is necessary to push the push-button design to align the combinations. On the other hand, in order to arrange the symbol combinations of the push order bells, it suffices to operate each stop switch in accordance with the notified push order, so it can be said that the skill required by the player is low.

Further, when the notification regarding the operation mode (operation timing, pressing order) is not given, the probability that the symbol combination of the push bell is aligned is 1/12, whereas the probability that the symbol combination of the pressing bell is aligned is 1 It is /6, and it can be said that the push order bell is easier to win. On the other hand, in the drawing table at the time of the three bet game shown in FIG. 13, the combined win probability of the push bell is 3710/65536×12=about 1/1.472, whereas the combined win probability of the push order bell is Is 520/65536×6=about 1/21, which means that a winch bell with a large number of choices has a higher winning probability.

In this way, by increasing the winning probability of the eye-catching bell having a larger number of selections than the pushing-order bell, it is possible to further suppress the winning rate when the operation mode is not notified. Further, as will be described later, since the difference in the payout rate between the game state in which the operation mode can be notified and the game state in which the operation mode cannot be notified becomes large, the interest in the game in the game state in which the operation mode can be notified is increased. It can be further improved.

On the contrary, the hit probability of the push-order bell having a smaller number of choices than the push-bell may be increased. With this configuration, among the roles that require a skill to the player, the chances of winning a combination with a low skill required increase, and as a result, the frequency of paying out medals increases, so that the interest of the game is increased. Can be improved.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17(a), among the symbols forming the symbol combination of the claw bell, three types of claw symbols are arranged for the symbol of the left reel 40L, and each claw is pushed. Regarding the design, the pullable range was divided into approximately three equal parts (7 frames, 6 frames, 7 frames). On the other hand, for example, as shown in FIG. 17(b), it is possible to divide the retractable range into four equally by making four kinds of push-down patterns. In this case, the retractable range of each push-down symbol is 5 frames (the same number of frames as the stop control range), and the push-in required by the player is more than the placement of the push-down symbol shown in FIG. 17(a). The skill increases. Further, by arranging four types of push-button patterns, the number of push-button bells is increased as compared with the present embodiment, so that the chance of acquiring the (maximum) medal number when the operation mode is not notified is further reduced. You can also For example, in the case where four types of embossing symbols are evenly arranged on each of the three reels, the number of choices can be 4×4×4=64 choices.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of symbols on one reel is 20, so that the pullable range of the three push-button symbols is divided into 7 frames, 6 frames, and 7 frames in order to be divided into three as evenly as possible. However, as shown in FIG. 18A, for example, there are a plurality of pay lines (for example, upper left stage U-middle middle stage M-upper right stage U (L1), upper left stage U-middle middle stage M-lower right stage D (L2). , Lower left D-middle middle M-upper right U (L3), lower left D-middle middle M-lower right D (L4) 4 lines) If one reel has 21 symbols, one eye It is possible to equalize the retractable range of 7 frames per push pattern. However, in the recent slot machines, when the so-called number priority control is adopted for the push-order bell control, most of the winning lines adopt one line. On the other hand, when there are a plurality of pay lines, since pull-in control is performed for each pay line, a symbol combination that can be displayed when the pressing order is incorrect (a smaller number of payouts is specified than when the pressing order is correct) Is more likely to be displayed. Generally, in the slot machine, the limit of the rate at which the player increases or decreases the medals at the determined number of games is set, so if there is a high possibility of displaying when the pushing order is incorrect, a notification is given during AT. The number of games that can be played is reduced (in other words, the AT game period is shortened). On the contrary, if the display possibility at the time of incorrect pressing order is reduced, the AT game period can be extended.

Further, since the limit is set on the rate of increase/decrease of medals in the predetermined number of games, in order to reduce the number of games from non-AT to AT (in order to speed up the so-called "first hit"), non-AT It is desirable to lower the expected medal acquisition value of Therefore, when adopting the number priority control, one winning line is optimal. Further, since the maximum number of sliding frames is 5, when the number of symbols on one reel is 20, the retractable range (the retractable range of each region is 5) is set in a range of a minimum of 4 areas. However, it is conceivable to set the area in two areas (the retractable range of each area is 5 frames×2=10 frames).

However, when the number of symbols on one reel is 21, it is impossible to arrange four types of push-button symbols and evenly divide the retractable range of each push-button symbol. Therefore, in that case, as shown in FIG. 18(b), there are three retractable ranges for five frames and one retractable range for six frames. Here, when the retractable range is set to 6 frames, it becomes wider than the stop control range, so a plurality of push-in symbols of the same type (in the case of FIG. 18B, “blue 7” symbols) are arranged. Become.

As described above, in the control of the push order bell, the number of the winning line is one that the AT game period is longer, or the AT game first hit can be made faster, and the symbol of one reel When the number is 20, the retractable range of 5 frames can be evenly arranged. On the other hand, in the control of the push-button, the larger the retractable range is, the less the burden on the player can be reduced. This is because when the spinning reel is stopped by operating the stop switch, if the retractable range between the areas is narrow, the time from when the stop switch is operated until the reel stops becomes short (in other words, slippage occurs). The number of frames will decrease). Therefore, it is preferable that the retractable range is wide for the control of the pressing. Therefore, when the push order bell control and the push control are made to coexist, the push order bell hits while reducing the burden on the player by arranging as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 17(a). It becomes possible to provide a lot of opportunities to miss the occasion, and thus a lot of opportunities to provide the AT game.

(About the number of symbols per reel)
In the past slot machines, one reel having 21 symbols was the mainstream. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, by setting the number of symbols on one reel to 20, there are the following effects in performing reel control when the push-order bell hits. As described above, when the push order bell hits, when each stop switch is operated in the correct answer order, reel control is performed to align the symbol combinations that result in 15 medal payouts, and the incorrect answer order is operated. When this is done, reel control (number-first reel stop control) for aligning a symbol combination (also referred to as a “single symbol combination”) in which the number of paid-out medals is 1 is performed.

Here, when each stop switch is operated in the incorrect pressing order and at an arbitrary timing when the push order bell is hit, the number of symbols on one reel is 21 rather than 21 symbols. When the number of symbols on one reel as shown in 17(b) is 20, it is possible to reduce the probability that the symbol combinations of small wins are complete. Therefore, as described above, in a state in which the correct answer push order is not notified, the opportunity to obtain medals when the push order bell condition device is activated can be reduced, and the AT game period becomes longer, or the initial hit It becomes possible to realize specifications that speed up.

On the other hand, when the number of symbols on one reel is 21 as shown in FIG. 18(a), the retractable range can be equally divided into three, and each retractable range has 7 frames. With this, it is possible to gain a time margin for the player to recognize the push pattern. Even if the number of symbols on one reel shown in FIG. 17(a) is 20, by placing a plurality of push-down symbols in each retractable range, there are two retractable ranges of 7 frames. With one drawable range of 6 frames, it is possible to divide the drawable range into three substantially evenly while increasing the time margin for recognizing the push-button design. Therefore, the symbol arrangement shown in FIGS. 17(a) and 18(a) is effective in a slot machine having a game characteristic that attaches importance to the AT game by the push bell.

Based on the above, if the number of symbols on one reel is set to 20, it can be said that a symbol arrangement suitable for both the AT game using the push order bell and the AT game using the press bell can be realized.

(Explanation of RT state control means)
Returning to FIG. 10, the RT state control means 120 shifts the above-mentioned five RT states of non-RT, RT1, RT2, RT3 and 1 type BB operation based on a predetermined condition. Further, a unique RT state number (RT) is associated with each RT state, non-RT is 0 (RT=0), RT1 is 1 (RT=1), RT2 is 2 (RT=2), RT3 is 3 (RT=3) and is 4 (RT=4) during the operation of the type 1 BB. Then, the drawing unit 110 determines the condition device to be operated based on the drawing table according to the current RT state number.

As shown in FIG. 19, the initial state of the RT state in this embodiment is non-RT (RT=0), and in the non-RT, as a result of the lottery performed by the lottery means 110, any of 1BB-A to D. When the condition device of 1 operates, the RT state shifts from non-RT to RT1 (RT=1) (arrow A). The transition from the non-RT to the RT1 is limited to the case where the three bet game is played in the non-RT. When any of the condition devices 1BB-E to G operates in the non-RT state, the RT state shifts to RT2 (RT=2) (arrow B). The transition from the non-RT to the RT2 is limited to the case where the two-value betting game is performed in the non-RT when the set value is any one of 1, 2, and 5. Further, when any of the condition devices 1BB-H to J operates in non-RT, the RT state shifts to RT3 (RT=3) (arrow C). The transition from non-RT to RT3 is limited to the case where a two-bet game is played in non-RT when the set value is 6.

Then, in RT1, when the symbol combination corresponding to the operating condition device among the condition devices of 1BB-A to D is prepared, the RT state shifts from RT1 to BB type 1 in operation (RT=4). , The 1BB game corresponding to the arranged symbol combination is started (arrow D). Further, in RT2, if the symbol combination corresponding to the operating condition device is completed among the condition devices of 1BB-E to G, the RT state shifts from RT2 to the 1-type BB operation, and the arranged symbol combination is completed. The 1BB game corresponding to is started (arrow E). Further, in RT3, when the symbol combination corresponding to the operating condition device is prepared among the condition devices of 1BB-H to J, the RT state is shifted from RT3 to 1 type BB operation, and the prepared symbol combination is prepared. The 1BB game corresponding to is started (arrow F). When the started 1BB game ends during the 1st class BB operation, the RT state returns to non-RT again (arrow G).

In the present embodiment, the expected game value addition value during the operation of the type 1 BB is set lower than the expected game value addition values in non-RT and RT1 to RT3. Here, the game value includes the payout of medals due to the winning of a small role, and the execution of the re-game due to the winning of the re-gaming role.The expected value of the gaming value is the winning probability of various types. And it can be calculated from the number of medals paid out of each small win.

Further, as described above, when any one of the condition devices 1BB-A to 1BB-J is operated, it is stored in the RWM of the main control means 100 until the symbol combination corresponding to the operated condition device is prepared. The operating condition device information (information indicating whether or not the device is operating) is "1" (operating). Here, when any one of the condition devices 1BB-A to 1BB-G is operating, if the setting value is changed by shifting to the setting change mode, it is operating at the changed setting value. The operating condition device information of the condition device is updated from "1" to "0" (not in operation). On the other hand, when any of the condition devices 1BB-H to 1BB-J is operating, if the setting value is changed by shifting to the setting change mode, it is still operating after the setting change. The operation condition device information of the condition device is maintained as "1". Here, the condition device such as 1BB-H to 1BB-J whose operating state is maintained even after the setting is changed is also referred to as “special bonus”.

Therefore, for example, when the two-bet betting game is performed when the set value is "6" and non-RT, and one of the special bonus condition devices is activated, the non-RT is shifted to RT3. Then, even if the setting value is changed to another set value (“1”, “2”, or “5”) in this state, the operating condition device information of the operating condition device relating to the special bonus being operated remains “1”. Since it is maintained, the RT state does not become non-RT and maintains RT3. Therefore, the lottery means 110 performs the lottery based on the lottery table referred to at RT3 with the changed set value.

Here, looking at the drawing table of RT3 shown in FIGS. 14 and 16(b), the condition devices of 1BB-H to 1BB-J do not operate. That is, the operating condition device information of the condition device of the special bonus operated in the two betting game with the set value "6" maintains "1" (that is, the operating state) even after being changed to another set value. However, in RT3, the special bonus condition device does not operate due to the drawing. Therefore, the reel control means 115 does not execute the reel stop control for aligning the symbol combinations corresponding to the special bonus condition devices that are operating even if the drawing result is lost. This is because if such reel stop control is performed, the symbol combinations corresponding to the condition device that does not operate at RT3 (not subject to drawing) will be prepared, and drawing by the drawing means 110 will be performed. This is because there is a contradiction between the content of the symbol and the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed.

In the case described above, reel stop control for aligning the symbol combinations corresponding to the special bonus condition device may be performed, but even if the symbol combinations are aligned, a benefit (in this case, bonus game) due to that is not given. To do. Therefore, the symbol combination of the special bonus in this case is treated the same as the loss.

From the above, in the two betting game with the setting value of “6”, if any of the special bonus condition devices is operating and the setting value is changed to another setting value, the changed setting value is in the RT state. Is RT3, and the symbol combination corresponding to the operating condition device of the special bonus is not prepared. For this reason, since the RT state does not shift from RT3 to the operation of the type 1 BB, the game is always played while staying at RT3. Further, in RT3, as shown in FIG. 21, the degree of expectation of transition to AT1 or AT2 is higher than in other RT states.

In the present embodiment, the condition device relating to the special bonus (that is, 1BB-H to J) can be activated only when the set value is "6" and the two-bet betting game is performed. This is because the condition device related to the special bonus can be activated when the possibility of playing a game is as low as possible, so that the condition device related to the special bonus is activated and the target RT state (the present embodiment). This is in order to allow the game to be played in the target RT state in a situation where it is easy to play the game after moving to RT3).

Generally, in slot machines, the higher the set value is, the higher the payout rate is set, so from the viewpoint of the management of the amusement hall, the set value is set except for special business such as events. Tends to be set to other than "6". Further, generally, in a slot machine, a 3-ball betting game is set to have a higher payout rate than a 2-ball betting game. As a result, the player tends to play a three-bet game in which the payout rate is predicted to be higher. Therefore, when the set value is "6", the possibility that a two-bet betting game is played tends to be low.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the condition device relating to the special bonus is set to operate only when the set value is “6” and the two betting game is performed, and the condition device relating to the special bonus operates to set the target RT state. After the shift to, if the set value is changed to a frequently used setting value (other than “6”), the RT state cannot be shifted to another RT state. Specifically, when the setting value is other than “6”, the condition device relating to the special bonus is prevented from being activated by drawing when the setting value is other than “6”. Even when the device is operating, the corresponding symbol combinations cannot be arranged.

In the present embodiment, the setting value at which the condition device relating to the special bonus can be activated is “6” (generally, the setting value that maximizes the payout rate), but the setting value is other than “6”. At this time, the condition device relating to the special bonus may be activated. However, the set value at which the condition device related to the special bonus can be operated is, for example, the initial value of the set value set after the RWM of the main control means 100 is cleared (generally, the set value at which the payout rate is less than 100%). It is preferably not “1”).

For example, if the condition device related to the special bonus can be activated when the set value is “1” and the condition device related to the special bonus is activated and then changed to another set value, the condition device related to the special bonus is performed. It is assumed that the symbol combination corresponding to the activated special bonus condition device is not arranged while maintaining the operating state of. In such a situation, a situation occurs in which the RWM is cleared after the set value is set to "1" and the condition device related to the special bonus is activated to shift to the target RT state, and the set value is set to a value other than "1". In this case, since the set value is set to the initial value (“1”), the situation in which the player can display the symbol combination related to the special bonus is likely to occur. Further, the hall manager may forget to change to another setting value when the setting value “1” with the lowest opportunity to obtain medals is a normal business operation. Therefore, by designing the game machine with a value other than the set value "1" that maximizes the payout rate, the hall manager can easily notice an operation error regarding the set value.

In addition, by notifying the current RT state and the set value, for example, the staff at the amusement hall can refer to this when performing an operation of shifting to the target RT state (RT3: a state in which the special bonus condition device is activated). be able to. For example, when notifying by the emission color of the effect lamp 72, the emission color when the color is non-RT and the setting value is other than “6” is red, the emission color when the color is non-RT and the setting value is “6” is green, It is assumed that the light emission color at RT3 is white, and the light emission color at the time of RT1, RT2, or type 1 BB operation is blue. Further, the period during which such notification is performed is non-game.

If the color of the effect lamp 72 is red, it means that the color is not RT and the setting value is other than "6", so the setting value is changed to "6" and the color of the effect lamp 72 is green. To In this state, a two-bet game is played, and when the special bonus condition device is operated (RT state shifts to RT3), the color of the effect lamp 72 becomes white, so the set value is changed to other than "6". .. As a result, the RT state is fixed at RT3. Further, if the color of the effect lamp 72 is blue, it means that it is in the RT state other than the non-RT and the RT3, and therefore, the three betting game is performed, and the condition device for the bonus being operated corresponds. After arranging the symbol combinations, the 1BB game started thereby is ended, or the 1BB game in progress is ended. As a result, the RT state becomes non-RT and the color of the effect lamp 72 becomes red or green. Therefore, the above-described operation is performed according to each emission color.

(Explanation of game section control means)
Returning to FIG. 10, the game section control means 125 has an advantageous section counter 126, a net increase number counter 127 and an AT counter 128, and shifts between the normal section and the advantageous section, and the performance within the advantageous section (“game state”). (Also referred to as “”).

The "normal section" is an advantageous operation mode of the stop switch in the game in which the result of the lottery in which advantages/disadvantages are generated is determined according to the operation mode of the stop switch (operation timing of each stop switch, operation sequence, etc.) Is a game section in which it is prohibited to transmit information (for example, activated winning and re-play condition device numbers) from the main control means 100 to the sub-control means 200, and an advantageous operation of the stop switch. It refers to a game section in which notification of the mode is prohibited.

The "advantageous section" is information in which the advantageous operation mode of the stop switch can be grasped in the game in which the result of the drawing in which the advantage/disadvantage occurs depending on the operation mode of the stop switch is determined (for example, the activated condition device). The winning and re-playing condition device number) representing the winning game and the replaying condition device number) is a gaming section in which the main control means 100 can be transmitted to the sub-control means 200, and an advantageous operation mode of the stop switch can be notified to the player. Say. A plurality of performances (game states) are further present in the advantageous section, and during the stay in the advantageous section, these performances transition according to predetermined conditions.

When the advantageous section counter 126 shifts from the normal section to the advantageous section, the advantageous section counter 126 starts counting all the number of games played in the advantageous section. Specifically, when shifting from the normal section to the advantageous section, 1500 (D) is set as the initial value of the count value, and 1 is subtracted each time a game is played in the advantageous section. When the normal section moves to the advantageous section, the net additional number counter 127 starts counting the number of net increase (a value obtained by subtracting the inserted number from the number of medals) in the advantageous section. Specifically, the initial value of the count value is 0, and the value of the number of inserted medals and the value of the number of paid-out medals in each game of the advantageous section are subtracted from this initial value.

The AT counter 128 counts the number of games played in each AT when the game state of "AT1" and "AT2" described later is entered in the advantageous section. Specifically, when a transition is made to "AT1" and "AT2" in the advantageous section, a predetermined initial value (described later) is set, and is decremented by 1 each time a game is played in the AT.

The game state transition control by the game section control means 125 will be described below with reference to FIG. The game section control means 125 manages the type of the game section (normal section or advantageous section) by the value of the section type number SC, and manages the game state based on the value of the game state number (GS). As shown in FIG. 20, the section type number SC of the normal section is set to "0", and the section type number SC of the advantageous section is set to "1". Further, the game state (performance) in the normal section and the advantageous section is managed by the value of the game state number GS. The type of game state and the game state number in the present embodiment are “normal” (GS=0) in a normal section, “normal” (GS=1) in an advantageous section, “during CZ” (GS=2), and “AT1”. "(GS=3)", "AT2" (GS=4), and "pullback" (GS=5) are provided.

In FIG. 20, the initial state of the game section is the normal section (SC=0) and the normal section (GS=0). In the “normal” (GS=0) of the normal section, when the three-bet game is played when the drawing state is non-RT or inside 1BB-B, the re-play-A or the re-playing-A by the drawing by the drawing means 110. When the condition device for winning-A is activated (replay-A or winning-A is not hit), it shifts to "normal" (GS=1) of the advantageous section (SC=1) (see arrow A). Here, when the two-bet game is played, the advantageous section "normal" does not shift even if the condition device of the re-game-A or the winning-A is activated. When shifting from the normal section to the advantageous section, the advantageous section counter 126 is set to 1500 (D) as an initial value, and the net number of sheets increase counter 127 is set to "0". Then, in each counter, counting of the number of games played in the advantageous section and the net increase in the advantageous section is started.

In the "normal" of the advantageous section, when the specific condition device is activated by the drawing of the drawing means 110 (in other words, the rare hand is won), the process shifts to "during CZ" (GS=2) (see arrow B). .. In addition, even if 800 times of games have been played in the "normal" state and the specific condition device has not operated, the process shifts to "during CZ" (see arrow B). Here, as the "specific condition device", for example, re-game-A (chance A), re-game-B (chance B), winning-C (weak cherry), winning-D shown in FIG. (Strong cherry) and winning-E (chance C).

In the "CZ", when the specific condition device described above is actuated by the drawing of the role drawing means 110, an AT transition drawing is performed, and by this AT transition drawing, any one of transition to AT1, transition to AT2, or loss. Is determined. Then, when the shift to AT1 is determined by the AT shift drawing, the game state shifts to "AT1" (GS=3) (see arrow c). Further, when the transition to AT2 is determined by the AT transition drawing, the game state shifts to "AT2" (GS=4) (see arrow D). If the result of the AT shift drawing is lost, the shift to the "normal" (GS=1) of the advantageous section (see arrow E). In addition, until the AT transfer lottery is performed in "CZ middle", it stays in "CZ middle".

In "AT1" and "AT2", when the condition device of any one of the winning-A1 to A12 is operated by the drawing of the drawing means 110, the player is notified of the type of the operated condition device. In the present embodiment, as a notification mode of the type of the condition device that has operated, the symbols (pushing symbols) forming the corresponding symbol combinations are displayed on the screen of the image display device 70 (details will be described later). Further, when one of the condition devices of winning-B1 to B6 is operated by the drawing of the drawing means 110, the pushing order (see the “Remarks” column of FIG. 12) associated with the operated condition device is determined by the player. Will be notified.

When shifting to "AT1", a value of 9 is set in the AT counter 128. Then, each time the game is played, the value of the AT counter 128 is decremented by one, the value of the counter becomes 0, and when the tenth game is started in "AT1", by the drawing of the drawing means 110. When any of the winning-A1 to A12 condition devices is activated, a privilege game called "two-choice chance" described later is played. In this game, basically, when notifying the player of the push symbol, only the push symbol of the right reel 40R is turned down, and when the right reel 40R is stopped, the "red cherry" symbol and the "green cherry symbol" Let the player choose which of the symbols to press.

Then, when the symbol combination corresponding to the activated condition device is not prepared (“two-choice chance” failure), when the game in which the “two-choice chance” is performed ends, the game state is “pull back” (GS=5). ) (See arrow f). On the other hand, in the “two-choice chance” privilege game, when the symbol combinations corresponding to the activated condition devices are complete (“two-choice chance” success), the AT counter 128 is given as a bonus to be given to the player. The value of 9 is set, and the game in "AT1" is possible 10 more times. In addition, when the condition device other than the winning-A1 to A12 is activated by the lottery of the lottery means 110 when the tenth game is started in "AT1", the "two-choice chance" is not performed and the game is executed. When finished, the game state shifts to "pull back" (GS=5).

In this way, when the "AT1" is performed 10 times (when the "two-choice chance" fails or is not executed) or 20 times (when the "two-choice chance" succeeds), the gaming state is "pull back" from the "AT1". Move to. If the condition device for winning-A1 to A12 does not operate in the tenth game, even if the value of the AT counter 128 becomes "0", the condition device for winning-A1 to A12 operates. The game state of AT1 may be continued (that is, until the "two-choice chance" is performed).

Next, in the case of shifting to "AT2", when the first game is played, the number of games in "AT2" is determined by a lottery (game number lottery). Here, the number of games is determined to be 10, 30, 50, or 100, and the determined number of games is set in the AT counter 128. The selection probability of each number of games determined by drawing is set higher as the number of games is smaller. Then, each time the game is played, the value of the AT counter 128 is decremented by 1, and when the value of the counter becomes 0, that is, when the game is played the number of games decided by the drawing, the game state becomes "AT2. ”To “pull back” (see arrow key).

Here, when comparing the expected value at which a medal can be obtained in "AT1" (hereinafter referred to as the "medal acquisition expected value") and the expected medal acquisition value in "AT2", "AT2" is better. It is set to grow.

When the game state is "pull back", when the specific condition device described above is activated by the drawing of the role drawing means 110, the above-mentioned AT transition drawing is performed, and by this AT transition drawing, a transition to AT1 or a transition to AT2 or One of the loses is decided. Then, when the transition to AT1 is determined by the AT transition drawing, the gaming state shifts to "AT1" (see arrow C), and when the transition to AT2 is determined, the gaming state shifts to "AT2". (See arrow d). If the result of the AT transfer drawing is a loss, the process moves to the “normal” (GS=0) of the normal section (SC=0) (see arrow E). It should be noted that, until the AT transfer lottery is performed in the "pullback", the stay in the "pullback" is continued.

In addition, when the value of the advantageous section counter 126 becomes 0 after shifting from the normal section to the advantageous section, that is, when the number of games played during the advantageous section reaches 1500 times, the section shifts to the normal section (arrow mark). reference). Further, when the value of the net increase number counter 127 exceeds 2400 (D) during the advantageous period, that is, when the net increase number of the advantageous period exceeds 2400, the process shifts to the normal period (see arrow C). Here, even before the number of games in the advantageous section reaches 1,500, when the number of net additions exceeds 2400, it shifts to the normal section and before the number of net additions in the advantageous section exceeds 2400. Even if the number of games reaches 1500, the game moves to the normal section. Then, when shifting from the advantageous section to the normal section, all information regarding the advantageous section is cleared.

Here, with reference to FIG. 21, the degree of expectation of transition to AT1 or AT2 by the AT transition drawing executed in “during CZ” (GS=2) and “pullback” (GS=5) (hereinafter, “AT transition”). The relationship between the RT state and the set value will be described. In FIG. 21, the AT transition expectation is indicated by the alphabets A to E, and the magnitude of the expectation is in the relation of A>B>C>D>E>0.

First, the AT transition expectation due to the AT transition drawing is different depending on the RT state, and the AT transition expectation in non-RT, RT1 and RT2 is E regardless of the set value. On the other hand, the AT transition expectation in RT3 is A to D depending on the set value. Therefore, it can be said that the AT transition expectation is highest in RT3. Further, the AT transition expectation at RT3 is D when the set value is "1", B when "2", C when "5", and A when "6".

Next, the expected value of the number of AT acquisition sheets is not affected by the RT state and differs depending on the set value. That is, when the setting value is "1", it is 400, when it is "2" it is 450, when it is "5" it is 500, and when it is "6" it is 200.

From the above, in the case of non-RT, RT1 and RT2, the degree of expectation of shifting to AT1 or AT2 is low, and the expected value of the number of medals that can be acquired by AT1 or AT2 is the smallest when the setting value is "6". Become. On the other hand, in RT3, when the setting value is “6”, the AT expected number of sheets is the lowest, as in other RT states, but the AT transition expectation is the highest (A). It cannot be said that the player has a small profit. Further, in RT3, when the set value is “6”, although there are few medals that can be acquired in the AT, it is possible to shift to the AT at a relatively high frequency, whereas when the set value is “5”, the set value is However, the number of medals that can be acquired once has a set value larger than that of "6" although the number of medals transferred to AT is lower than that of "6".

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to visually confirm that the advantageous section is set (section type number SC=1) by turning on the advantageous section lamp. In the present embodiment, the upper digit segment DP of the credit amount indicator 27 shown in FIG. 1 is used as an advantageous zone lamp. The position of the segment DP in the upper digit of the credit amount indicator 27 is the same as the position of the segment DP shown in FIG.

The segment DP in the 8-segment display of the acquired number display 28 shown in FIG. 1 may be used as the advantageous zone lamp. In this case, it is preferable that the number-of-credits display 28 and the number-of-credits display 27 be arranged side by side or vertically. Thereby, when the player confirms whether or not there are any medals remaining in the credit, it becomes possible to confirm whether or not the current game state is an advantageous game state. Further, it is preferable that the acquired number display 28 is provided in the vicinity of the decision switch 39 and the advantageous zone lamp is turned on before the operation of the decision switch 39 becomes effective when shifting from the normal zone to the advantageous zone. Thus, for example, when the decision switch 39 is operated after the end of one game (after all reels have stopped if no medals have been paid out, and after payout if medals have been paid out) or during non-game, In the slot machine 10 that displays the game history screen and the two-dimensional code screen on the image display device 70, it is difficult for the player to overlook the lighting of the advantageous zone lamp.

Specifically, when the decision switch 39 is operated after the end of one game or during non-game, a menu screen is displayed on the image display device 70. Then, under the situation where the menu screen is displayed, by operating the selection switch 38, it is possible to select which of the game history screen, the password input screen for password input, and the two-dimensional code screen is displayed next. Has become. That is, when the player finishes the game, he/she operates the decision switch 39 in order to confirm the game history or to activate the two-dimensional code reader provided in the mobile terminal to obtain the two-dimensional code. ..

Since the acquired number display 28 is provided in the vicinity of the decision switch 39, when the determination switch 39 is operated, since the acquired number display 28 is included in the field of view, the advantageous zone lamp is turned on. If so, it is rare that the lighting is not noticed. That is, it is possible to prevent the game from ending without noticing the transition from the next game to the advantageous section. Of course, even when the segment DP of the credit amount indicator 27 is used as an advantageous section lamp, the credit number indicator 27 is provided in the vicinity of the decision switch 39, and when it is decided to shift from the normal section to the advantageous section, It is preferable to turn on the advantageous zone lamp before the operation of the decision switch 39 becomes effective.

The timing of turning on the advantageous zone lamp is preferably before the operation of the clearing switch 33 becomes effective. In general, most players make a check to see if there are any medals left in their credits when they stop playing. Then, when there are medals remaining in the credit, the clearing switch 33 is operated. Therefore, before the player operates the clearing switch 33 (stops the game), the advantageous zone lamp is turned on to notify that the player has won the section shift lottery, and thus the player has mistakenly won (the section shift lottery is won). It is possible to prevent quitting the game without noticing that it is present.

(Explanation of freeze control means)
Returning to FIG. 10, the freeze control means 130 executes freeze control for delaying the progress of the game when a predetermined situation occurs. In the present embodiment, when the game of "two-choice chance" is started in "AT1" (GS=3), the start switch 36 is frozen for a predetermined time after being operated. Specifically, when the condition device for winning-A1 to A12 is activated at the start of the tenth game at "AT1", a freeze occurs. While the freeze is occurring, the message "two-choice chance!" is displayed on the image display device 70, and when a predetermined time has elapsed after the freeze is started, the freeze is released and the reels 40L, 40C, 40R are simultaneously rotated. ..

In the tenth game, when the condition device for winning-A1 to A12 does not operate, until one of the condition devices for winning-A1 to A12 operates in the subsequent games (that is, "two-choice chance"). When the game state of AT1 is continued, a freeze may be generated when any of the winning-A1 to A12 condition devices is activated.

(Explanation of notification game control means)
When the information game control means 135 shifts to the advantageous section, the operation mode of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R that obtains a favorable game result for the player according to the staying game state and the operating condition device. Notify me. Specifically, when the condition device of winning-A1 to A12 is activated by the lottery of the role drawing means 110, a push-button design corresponding to the operated condition device is notified. Further, when the condition device of winning-B1 to B6 is operated by the drawing of the combination drawing means 110, the push order in which the symbol combinations of the winning 13 or the winning 14 are arranged is notified according to the operated condition device.

The notification of the operation mode is performed by displaying a display mode composed of a symbol called an instruction number and a numerical value on the acquired number display 28 shown in FIG. Here, since the acquired number display 28 is also used as a display for displaying the instruction number, the acquired number display 28 is also referred to as “instruction monitor”. The instruction number is displayed when the condition devices of winning-A1 to A12 are operated (push order system) (FIG. 22(a)) and when the condition devices of winning-B1 to B6 are operated. There is a "eye-pressing system" (FIG. 22B) and a "two-choice system" (FIG. 22C) displayed when the "two-choice chance" is executed in "AT1".

When displaying the "push order system" instruction number, as shown in FIG. 22(a), it is necessary to confirm that the displayed instruction number is the "push order system" in the upper digit of the acquired number display 28. To show, segments d and g (see FIG. 11(a)) are illuminated. Then, in the lower digit of the acquired number display 28, "1" is notified when reporting left → middle → right (forward pressing), and "2" when reporting left → right → middle (pressing scissors), Notify "3" to inform middle → left → right (forward middle press), "4" to inform middle → right → left (reverse middle press), inform right → left → middle (reverse scissor press) “5” is displayed when performing, and “6” is displayed when notifying right→middle→left (reverse pressing).

When the instruction number is displayed on the acquired number display 28, the display mode is displayed on the image display device 70 so that the player can easily understand the meaning of the displayed instruction number. For example, as shown in the “liquid crystal display” column in FIG. 21A, first, three circled numbers “1”, “2”, and “3” are arranged in the horizontal direction on the screen of the image display device 70. indicate. Regarding the display positions of the three circled numbers arranged in the horizontal direction of the screen, the leftmost circled number indicates the operation sequence of the left stop switch 37L, the middle circled number indicates the operation sequence of the middle stop switch 37C, and The circled numbers on the right indicate the operation sequence of the right stop switch 37R. Displaying the correct pressing order on the screen of the image display device 70 in this manner is also referred to as “push order navigation”.

The value of the circled number indicates the order of operations, the circled number of “1” indicates that the operation (first stop operation) should be performed first (first stop operation), and the circled number of “2”. Indicates that the second operation (second stop operation) should be performed, and the circled number “3” indicates that the last operation (third stop operation) should be performed. Furthermore, the size of the circled numbers differs according to the order in which they should be operated. The circled number of "1" is the largest, the circled number of "3" is the smallest, and the circled number of "2" is the middle size. Is displayed. Therefore, for example, when "5" is displayed in the lower digit of the acquired number display 28 and an instruction to press the reverse scissors (right->left->middle) is given, the screen on the image display device 70 has the largest circle on the far right. The number "1" is displayed, the second largest circled number "2" is displayed on the leftmost side, and the smallest circled number "3" is displayed in the middle.

When displaying the instruction number of "push system", as shown in FIG. 22(b), it is necessary to confirm that the displayed instruction number is the "push system" in the upper digit of the acquired number display 28. To show, any one of the segments a, d, g is illuminated. Here, when any of the condition devices of winning-A1 to A4 is activated, the segment a in the upper digit of the acquired number display 28 is turned on. When the winning-A1 is activated, "1" is displayed in the lower digit of the acquired number display 28. The instruction number at this time is that, in the left reel 40L, the "Replay A" symbol of the symbol number 14 is pushed to the middle row M, and in the middle reel 40C, the "blank A" symbol of the symbol number 12 is pushed to the middle row M. On the right reel 40R, it is indicated that the "Replay A" symbol with the symbol number 13 is pushed to the middle row M.

Here, the instruction number of the pressing system shown in FIG. 22(b) indicates the symbol number to be pressed, but it indicates the stop operation within a specific range on the reel. Good. For example, when the winning-A1 condition device is activated, the symbol of the middle reel 40C among the corresponding symbol combinations is the "red cherry" symbol, so the instruction number "-1" (however, "-" is the segment a (Corresponding to the position) is the timing when the symbols of the symbol numbers 9 to 18 (the symbol numbers 10 to 19 in the right reel 40R), which is the retractable range of the "red cherry" symbol on the middle reel 40C, reach the middle stage M. It may mean to operate with.

At this time, the symbol combination of "red 7-red 7-red 7" is displayed on the screen of the image display device 70 (see the "liquid crystal display" column in FIG. 22B). Here, the operation mode related to the pressing system displayed on the image display device 70 informs a symbol that serves as a mark when stopping each reel. For example, the display of "red 7-red 7-red 7" is aimed at the timing when the "red 7" symbol on each reel passes through the middle row M when the left reel 40L, the middle reel 40C and the right reel 40R are stopped. Indicates that each stop switch should be operated.

For example, in the middle reel 40C, if the middle stop switch 37C is stopped at the timing when any of the symbol numbers 9 to 18 reaches the middle stage M, the "red cherry" symbol of the symbol number 13 or 18 is set in the middle stage M. It can be stopped (that is, the retractable range is 10 frames). In addition to this, between the “red cherry” symbols of the symbol numbers 13 and 18 (specifically, the symbol number 16), the visibility is high and the “red 7” symbol of the same color as the “red cherry” symbol is arranged. Has been done. Therefore, even if the player operates the "red 7" symbol as a guideline and stops the middle stop switch 37C at the timing when the "red 7" symbol reaches the middle M, the "red cherry" symbol can be stopped in the middle M. it can. More specifically, with respect to the timing at which the "red 7" symbol reaches the middle stage M, even if the timing of the stop operation of the middle stop switch 37C is slightly backward or forward, the "red cherry" symbol is stopped at the middle stage M by the pull-in control. be able to. Therefore, even if the image display device 70 notifies a symbol (here, "red 7" symbol) that does not form a symbol combination corresponding to the winning-A1, the player uses the informed symbol as a guide, It is possible to easily arrange the symbol combination corresponding to the activated condition device (here, the winning-A1).

Therefore, the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 is the "blank A" symbol (symbol number 12) of the middle reel 40C and the "replay A" symbol (symbol number 13) of the right reel 40R, which is the visibility. Although it is instructed to push a low symbol, the image display device 70 can reduce the burden on the player by pushing a "red 7" symbol having high visibility different from that. You can

The symbol combination shown in the “liquid crystal display” column of FIG. 22B is a schematic illustration of the contents to be notified to the player, and the screen of the image display device 70 has a background image in addition to the background image. , An image in which an effect is given to the design to be notified is displayed (see, for example, FIG. 26 described later). In this way, displaying a pattern that serves as a mark when operating each of the stop switches on the screen of the image display device 70 is also referred to as "navigation navigation". Further, in the present embodiment, as the navigation navigation, the image display device 70 displays the symbol combination constituted by the highly visible symbols, but the symbol combination corresponding to the activated condition device is displayed as it is. May be. For example, when the winning-A1 is activated, the symbol combination of "red 7-red cherry-red cherry" is displayed on the image display device 70. Even in such a case, when the player actually performs the stop operation of the middle reel 40C and the right reel 40R, the stop switch may be operated with the "red 7" symbol as a mark. That is, as described above, with respect to the timing at which the "red 7" symbol reaches the middle M, even if the timing of the stop operation of the middle stop switch 37C is slightly behind, the "red cherry" symbol is stopped at the middle M by the pull-in control. Can be made Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if the stop switch is stopped by using a symbol different from the informed symbol as a guide, the symbol combinations corresponding to the activated condition devices can be arranged, and the player's eyes can be pushed. It is possible to reduce the burden on.

When the winning-A2 is activated, "2" is displayed in the lower digit of the acquired number display 28. The instruction number at this time is that, in the left reel 40L, the "Replay A" symbol of the symbol number 14 is pushed to the middle row M, and in the middle reel 40C, the "blank A" symbol of the symbol number 12 is pushed to the middle row M. On the right reel 40R, it is indicated that the "Replay A" symbol of symbol number 3 is pressed into the middle row M. At this time, a symbol combination of "red 7-red 7-green 7" is displayed on the screen of the image display device 70.

When the winning-A3 is activated, "3" is displayed in the lower digit of the acquired number display 28. The instruction number at this time is that, in the left reel 40L, the "Replay A" symbol of the symbol number 14 is pushed to the middle row M, and in the middle reel 40C, the "blank A" symbol of the symbol number 2 is pushed to the middle row M. On the right reel 40R, it is indicated that the "Replay A" symbol with the symbol number 13 is pushed to the middle row M. At this time, a symbol combination of "red 7-green 7-red 7" is displayed on the screen of the image display device 70.

When the winning-A4 is activated, "4" is displayed in the lower digit of the acquired number display 28. The instruction number at this time is that, in the left reel 40L, the "Replay A" symbol of the symbol number 14 is pushed to the middle row M, and in the middle reel 40C, the "blank A" symbol of the symbol number 2 is pushed to the middle row M. On the right reel 40R, it is indicated that the "Replay A" symbol of symbol number 3 is pressed into the middle row M. At this time, a symbol combination of "red 7-green 7-green 7" is displayed on the screen of the image display device 70.

When any of the winning-A5 to A8 condition devices is activated, the segment g in the upper digit of the acquired number display 28 is turned on. When the winning-A5 is activated, "1" is displayed in the lower digit of the acquired number display 28. The instruction number at this time is to press the "Replay B" symbol of the symbol number 1 in the middle reel M in the left reel 40L and the "blank A" symbol of the symbol number 12 in the middle reel 40C in the middle reel 40C. On the right reel 40R, it is indicated that the "Replay A" symbol with the symbol number 13 is pushed to the middle row M. At this time, a symbol combination of "green 7-red 7-red 7" is displayed on the screen of the image display device 70.

When the winning-A6 is activated, "2" is displayed in the lower digit of the acquired number display 28. The instruction number at this time is that, in the left reel 40L, the "Replay B" symbol of the symbol number 1 is pushed to the middle row M, and in the middle reel 40C, the "blank A" symbol of the symbol number 12 is pushed to the middle row M. On the right reel 40R, it is indicated that the "Replay A" symbol of symbol number 3 is pressed into the middle row M. At this time, a symbol combination of "green 7-red 7-green 7" is displayed on the screen of the image display device 70.

When the winning-A7 is activated, "3" is displayed in the lower digit of the acquired number display 28. The instruction number at this time is that, in the left reel 40L, the "Replay B" symbol of the symbol number 1 is pushed to the middle row M, and in the middle reel 40C, the "blank A" symbol of the symbol number 2 is pushed to the middle row M. On the right reel 40R, it is indicated that the "Replay A" symbol with the symbol number 13 is pushed to the middle row M. At this time, a symbol combination of "green 7-green 7-red 7" is displayed on the screen of the image display device 70.

When the winning-A8 is activated, "4" is displayed in the lower digit of the acquired number display 28. The instruction number at this time is that, in the left reel 40L, the "Replay B" symbol of the symbol number 1 is pushed to the middle row M, and in the middle reel 40C, the "blank A" symbol of the symbol number 2 is pushed to the middle row M. On the right reel 40R, it is indicated that the "Replay A" symbol of symbol number 3 is pressed into the middle row M. At this time, a symbol combination of "green 7-green 7-green 7" is displayed on the screen of the image display device 70.

If any of the winning-A9 to A12 condition devices is activated, the segment d in the upper digit of the acquired number display 28 is turned on. When the winning-A9 is activated, "1" is displayed in the lower digit of the acquired number display 28. The instruction number at this time is that, in the left reel 40L, the "Replay A" symbol of the symbol number 8 is pushed to the middle row M, and in the middle reel 40C, the "blank A" symbol of the symbol number 12 is pushed to the middle row M. On the right reel 40R, it is indicated that the "Replay A" symbol with the symbol number 13 is pushed to the middle row M. At this time, the symbol combination of "white 7-red 7-red 7" is displayed on the screen of the image display device 70.

When the winning-A10 is activated, "2" is displayed in the lower digit of the acquired number display 28. The instruction number at this time is that, in the left reel 40L, the "Replay A" symbol of the symbol number 8 is pushed to the middle row M, and in the middle reel 40C, the "blank A" symbol of the symbol number 12 is pushed to the middle row M. On the right reel 40R, it is indicated that the "Replay A" symbol of symbol number 3 is pressed into the middle row M. At this time, a symbol combination of "white 7-red 7-green 7" is displayed on the screen of the image display device 70.

When the winning-A11 is activated, "3" is displayed in the lower digit of the acquired number display 28. The instruction number at this time is that, in the left reel 40L, the "Replay A" symbol of the symbol number 8 is pushed to the middle row M, and in the middle reel 40C, the "blank A" symbol of the symbol number 2 is pushed to the middle row M. On the right reel 40R, it is indicated that the "Replay A" symbol with the symbol number 13 is pushed to the middle row M. At this time, a symbol combination of "white 7-green 7-red 7" is displayed on the screen of the image display device 70.

When the winning-A12 is activated, "4" is displayed in the lower digit of the acquired number display 28. The instruction number at this time is that, in the left reel 40L, the "Replay A" symbol of the symbol number 8 is pushed to the middle row M, and in the middle reel 40C, the "blank A" symbol of the symbol number 2 is pushed to the middle row M. On the right reel 40R, it is indicated that the "Replay A" symbol of symbol number 3 is pressed into the middle row M. At this time, a symbol combination of "white 7-green 7-green 7" is displayed on the screen of the image display device 70.

When displaying the instruction number of "two-choice chance system", as shown in FIG. 22C, the displayed instruction number is "two-choice chance system" in the upper digit of the acquired number display 28. The segments a and g are lit to indicate that. Then, if the condition device of winning-A1 or A2 is activated when the "two-choice chance" is performed in "AT1", "1" is displayed in the lower digit of the acquired number display 28. The instruction number at this time is that, in the left reel 40L, the "Replay A" symbol of the symbol number 14 is pushed to the middle row M, and in the middle reel 40C, the "blank A" symbol of the symbol number 12 is pushed to the middle row M. , The right reel 40R indicates that the symbol number to be pressed is unknown.

At this time, a symbol combination of "red 7-red 7-?" is displayed on the screen of the image display device 70. In this way, turning down the design as the mark on the right reel 40R when displaying the design as the mark when operating each stop switch on the screen of the image display device 70 is also referred to as "two-choice navigation".

When the condition device for winning-A3 or A4 is activated, "2" is displayed in the lower digit of the acquired number display 28. The instruction number at this time is that, in the left reel 40L, the "Replay A" symbol of the symbol number 14 is pushed to the middle row M, and in the middle reel 40C, the "blank A" symbol of the symbol number 2 is pushed to the middle row M. , The right reel 40R indicates that the symbol number to be pressed is unknown. At this time, a symbol combination of "red 7-green 7-?" is displayed on the screen of the image display device 70.

When the condition device for winning-A5 or A6 is activated, "3" is displayed in the lower digit of the acquired number display 28. The instruction number at this time is to press the "Replay B" symbol of the symbol number 1 in the middle reel M in the left reel 40L and the "blank A" symbol of the symbol number 12 in the middle reel 40C in the middle reel 40C. , The right reel 40R indicates that the symbol number to be pressed is unknown. At this time, a symbol combination of "green 7-red 7-?" is displayed on the screen of the image display device 70.

When the condition device for winning-A7 or A8 is activated, "4" is displayed in the lower digit of the acquired number display 28. The instruction number at this time is that, in the left reel 40L, the "Replay B" symbol of the symbol number 1 is pushed to the middle row M, and in the middle reel 40C, the "blank A" symbol of the symbol number 2 is pushed to the middle row M. , The right reel 40R indicates that the symbol number to be pressed is unknown. At this time, a symbol combination of "green 7-green 7-?" is displayed on the screen of the image display device 70.

When the condition device for winning-A9 or A10 is activated, "5" is displayed in the lower digit of the acquired number display 28. The instruction number at this time is that, in the left reel 40L, the "Replay A" symbol of the symbol number 8 is pushed to the middle row M, and in the middle reel 40C, the "blank A" symbol of the symbol number 12 is pushed to the middle row M. , The right reel 40R indicates that the symbol number to be pressed is unknown. At this time, a symbol combination of "white 7-red 7-?" is displayed on the screen of the image display device 70.

When the condition device for winning-A11 or A12 is activated, "6" is displayed in the lower digit of the acquired number display 28. The instruction number at this time is that, in the left reel 40L, the "Replay A" symbol of the symbol number 8 is pushed to the middle row M, and in the middle reel 40C, the "blank A" symbol of the symbol number 2 is pushed to the middle row M. , The right reel 40R indicates that the symbol number to be pressed is unknown. At this time, a symbol combination of "white 7-green 7-?" is displayed on the screen of the image display device 70.

As described above, when "1" to "6" are displayed in the lower digit of the acquired number display 28, the player can either press the "red cherry" symbol or "green cherry" on the right reel 40R. The player is allowed to select either one of the symbols to be pushed, and further, in each of the middle reel 40C and the right reel 40R, the player is to push the "red cherry" symbol or "green cherry". It is also possible to allow the user to select one of two alternatives (that is, a total of four alternatives) as to whether the pattern is pressed down.

In this case, when one of the condition devices of winning-A1 to A4 is activated, “7” is displayed in the lower digit of the acquired number display 28. The instruction number at this time indicates that in the left reel 40L, the "Replay A" symbol of the symbol number 14 is pressed to the middle row M, and for the middle reel 40C and the right reel 40R, the symbol number to be pressed is unknown. .. At this time, the symbol combination of "red 7-?-?" is displayed on the screen of the image display device 70. In this way, when displaying the symbols to be the marks when operating the respective stop switches on the screen of the image display device 70, it is necessary to turn down the symbols to be the marks for the middle reel 40C and the right reel 40R by the "four-choice navigation. Also called.

When any of the winning-A5 to A8 condition devices is activated, "8" is displayed in the lower digit of the acquired number display 28. The instruction number at this time indicates that in the left reel 40L, the "Replay B" symbol of the symbol number 1 is depressed to the middle row M, and the symbol numbers to be depressed for the middle reel 40C and the right reel 40R are unknown. .. At this time, the symbol combination of "green 7-?-?" is displayed on the screen of the image display device 70.

When one of the condition devices of winning-A9 to A12 is activated, "9" is displayed in the lower digit of the acquired number display 28. The instruction number at this time indicates that in the left reel 40L, the symbol "Replay A" of the symbol number 8 is pushed to the middle row M, and for the middle reel 40C and the right reel 40R, the symbol number to be pushed is unknown. .. At this time, the symbol combination of "white 7-?-?" is displayed on the screen of the image display device 70.

(Explanation of winning determination means)
Returning to FIG. 10, when the reels 40L, 40C, 40R are all stopped, the winning combination determination means 140, the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line L corresponds to any of the symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 4 to 9. It is determined whether to do. As a result, if it is determined that one of the symbol combinations of 1BB-A to 1BB-D is displayed on the pay line L, the 1BB game in which the RB-A game continuously operates from the next game is started. .. If it is determined that one of the symbol combinations of 1BB-E to 1BB-J is displayed on the pay line L, the 1BB game in which the RB-B game continuously operates from the next game is started.

Further, when it is determined that the symbol combination of the re-game 01 to the re-game 04 is displayed on the pay line L, the re-game is performed in the next game, and the symbol combination of the prize 01 to the prize 23 is displayed on the pay line L. When it is determined that the medals have been paid, the number of medals corresponding to the displayed symbol combination is paid out. Here, the payout of medals is performed by adding the number of medals corresponding to the winning small winning combination to the current number of credits until the upper limit of the number of credits (eg 50) is reached, and the upper limit of the number of credits (eg 50) After reaching, the medals may be discharged from the medal payout opening 60 shown in FIG.

(Explanation of abnormality detection means)
The abnormality detecting means 145 detects an abnormal state that may occur in the slot machine 10 during a game not being played or during the game, or a situation that is an obstacle to the progress of the game, and detects the detected abnormality or obstacle (hereinafter, collectively An error code corresponding to “error” is displayed on the acquired number display 28. The types of errors detected by the abnormality detecting unit 145 include an electric power failure recovery error, an empty error, a medal jamming error, and a door opening error.

The power failure recovery error (error code: E1) is caused by the RWM of the main control means 100 when the power switch 82a (see FIG. 2) of the slot machine 10 is turned on (hereinafter, also referred to as “on” or “closed”). Is not normal (for example, the content of the RWM when the power is turned off does not match the content of the RWM when the power is turned on (parity check error)). However, it can be detected when the power is turned on for the first time after shipment. The empty error (error code: CA) is an error detected when the medals stored in the medal storage section 90 of the hopper 83 housed in the main body section 12 are used up. The medal retention error (error code: C1) is an error detected when the medal insertion slot 32 is retained in the selector 80. The door opening error (error code: Cd) is an error detected by the door switch 44 provided in the main body 12 when the front door 14 of the slot machine 10 is opened.

Further, when these errors are detected, an error code corresponding to the detected error is displayed on the acquired number display 28 by the LED display control means 150, which will be described later, to notify that the error has occurred. Here, when some abnormality is detected, an error code corresponding to the detected abnormality may be transmitted to the sub-control unit 200 to notify the sub-control unit 200 of the received error code.

Among the above-mentioned errors, the power recovery error is an error that can be detected when the power of the slot machine 10 is turned on, and the empty error, the medal retention error, and the door opening error occur during non-gaming (excluding the empty error) and playing. This is an error that can be detected. Further, when each error is detected, the main control means 100 is in a state in which the progress of the game is impossible (hereinafter, also referred to as a “game impossible state”), but the progress of the game from the game impossible state. The method of restarting (recovering) differs depending on the type of error.

First, when the game becomes impossible due to the occurrence of an empty error, a medal retention error, or a door opening error, the error factor is eliminated, and the setting/reset switch 82c provided in the main body 12 (see FIG. 2). ), the game control process can be restarted. In this way, the empty error, the medal retention error, and the door opening error can be restarted (restored) by controlling the setting/reset switch 82c, and are referred to as recoverable errors.

On the other hand, when the power failure recovery error that can be detected immediately after the power is turned on, the power of the slot machine 10 is once turned off, and the key switch 82b (see FIG. 2) provided in the main body 12 is turned on. It is necessary to turn on the power again with the power turned on. As a result, the setting change processing state is entered, and at this time, a predetermined storage area of the RWM is cleared (that is, the RWM is initialized). In this way, the power failure recovery error cannot be restarted (recovered) in the game control process, and is called a non-recoverable error.

When a non-recoverable error occurs, the predetermined storage area of the RWM is cleared at the time of recovery, and the information about the game stored in the cleared storage area is not maintained, so the initial state (for example, RT state is non-RT, The game starts from the section type number SC of "0" (normal section) and the game state number GS of "0" (normal). For this reason, if an unrecoverable error occurs while the advantageous zone lamp is on, or if a setting change operation is performed, the advantageous zone lamp will be extinguished when restored.

(Description of LED display control means)
The LED display control means 150 controls the display of the credit number display 27 and the acquired number display 28 based on the LED segment table stored in the ROM of the main control means 100. The LED segment table is data indicating which of the segments a to g (see FIG. 11A) is turned on to display numbers, alphabets, symbols, etc. on the 8-segment display, in other words, It can be said that it is data that predefines the display mode of the 8-segment display. Further, the LED display control means 150 also controls the lighting of the advantageous zone lamp (the segment DP in the lower digit of the credit number display 27). However, the lighting control of the AT lamp ALP shown in FIG. 1 is performed by the sub control unit 200.

(Explanation of control command transmission means)
The control command transmission means 155 transmits various information regarding the game determined by each part of the main control means 100 to the sub control means 200. The information exchanged between the main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 200 is limited to one direction from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200, and the sub control unit 200 sends information to the main control unit 100. No information is sent directly. The information transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200 is transmitted by a control command by serial communication.

The control command is composed of a first control command (1 byte) indicating the type of information to be transmitted and a second control command (1 byte) indicating the content of the information to be transmitted. The control command may be transmitted by parallel communication (for example, 16 harnesses) instead of serial communication.

Of the information transmitted by the control command transmitted from the main control means 100 to the sub-control means 200, the main information is about the set value, the game state, the number of inserted medals, and the drawing result. Related to the transition of the game section and the transfer control of the performance (game state) in the advantageous section (the number of games, various counter values in the game section control means 125, various drawing results regarding the transition of the game state, etc.), There are those related to switch operation, those related to reel stop control, those related to game results, and those that indicate the type of error that has occurred.

Information regarding the gaming state includes each RT state shown in FIG. 19 (non-RT, RT1 to RT3, 1 type BB is operating) and information showing the section type number SC and the gaming state number GS shown in FIG. .. Further, as for the drawing result, there are a production group number, a bonus condition device number, an instruction number and the like. Further, as for various switch operations, there is information indicating that any one of the settlement switch 33, the start switch 36, and the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R has been operated. Regarding the reel stop control, there are symbols to be stopped and displayed and information indicating the number of sliding frames. As for the result of the game, there are information indicating the symbols that are stopped and displayed and the number of medals to be paid out.

The command indicating the type of error includes an electric power failure recovery error, an empty error, and a door opening error, which are detected by the above-described abnormality detecting means 145. As a result, when the sub-control unit 200 receives a command indicating the type of error, image display or sound is generated according to the type of error indicated by the received command. For example, when the sub control unit 200 receives a command indicating that a door opening error has occurred, the image display device 70 displays a message "door is open".

The sub-control unit 200 shifts to the administrator mode when the key switch 82b provided in the main body 12 is turned on while the front door 14 is open. This manager mode is a mode in which various settings relating to the slot machine 10 can be made by the staff of the amusement hall, and for example, for adjusting the volume of the effect sound generated during the effect, and for the effect when the game standby screen is displayed. It is possible to test the blinking pattern of the lamp 72 and select whether or not to display various information regarding the game to the player.

Regarding the adjustment of the effect sound and the light amount adjustment of the lamps at the time of effect, the volume adjustment of the effect sound and the lamps included in the menu screen displayed on the image display device 70 when shifting to the administrator mode. The volume and the light amount may be enabled by selecting an item corresponding to the light amount adjustment, or may be adjusted by operating the selection switch 38 without going through the menu screen when shifting to the administrator mode. In this case, for example, the effect sound may be increased/decreased by operating the up/down switch of the selection switch 38, and the light amount of the lamp may be increased/decreased by operating the left/right switch.

(Description of external signal transmission means)
The external signal transmitting means 160 performs the above-mentioned medal insertion signal via the external centralized terminal board 86 by a timer interrupt process (described later) executed at a predetermined cycle (every 2.235 milliseconds) in the main control means 100. The medal payout signal, the BB signal, the AT signal and the like are output to the outside. In the present embodiment, the BB signal is turned on when the symbol combination of the bonus combination (see FIG. 4) is aligned on the pay line L, and the BB signal is turned off when the bonus game is finished (level output). Also, the AT signal is turned on when shifting to AT1 or AT2, and is turned off (level output) when shifting from AT1 or AT2 to another game state. The above-described output processing of various signals (external signal output processing) is executed in step S520 of the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG.

<<Explanation of sub control means>>
<Hardware configuration of sub-control unit and its periphery>
The sub-control unit 200 includes a sub-control board 202 and an image control board 204. The sub control board 202 is composed of a CPU, a ROM, an RWM, and the like, and controls the effect to be executed based on the control command transmitted from the main control means 100. The image control board 204 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RWM, and a VDP (Video Display Processor), and based on the sub control command transmitted from the sub control board 202, the image display device 70, the speakers 64L and 64R, and the effect. The production means such as the lamp 72 is driven. It should be noted that the sub-control board 202 may be responsible for driving a part of the rendering means such as the AT lamp ALP.

<Function block of sub control board>
The sub-control board 202 determines the content of the effect or notification based on the control command transmitted from the main control means 100, and the effect control means 210 that generates a sub-control command for executing the determined effect or notification. The control command receiving means 220 for receiving the control command transmitted from the main control means 100 and the sub control command transmitting/receiving means 230 for transmitting the sub control command generated by the effect control means 210 to the image control board 204 are configured. Has been done.

(Explanation of production control means)
The effect control means 210 is a means for controlling the effect according to the game, and is configured to include the effect drawing means 212 and the effect state control means 214. Here, the effect according to the game is a set value, the RT state, the result of the drawing by the drawing means 110, the section type number SC, the game state number GS, and various counters related to the transition of the game state number (see FIG. 10). It refers to the production according to the value and the result of various drawing. Further, in accordance with an ON/OFF signal indicating whether or not the selection switch 38 and the decision switch 39 are operated, information relating to the game history and various symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 4 to 9 (hereinafter, “payout combination” and (Also referred to as “payout table”) is displayed on the image display device 70.

Here, since each ON/OFF signal of the selection switch 38 and the determination switch 39 is input to the sub-control unit 200 and processed, these switches are collectively referred to as a “sub switch”.

Based on the control command received from the main control unit 100, the effect drawing unit 212 that determines the effect according to the current effect state by drawing, and the control command transmitted from the main control unit 100. It has a production state control means 214 for controlling the transition of production state. Here, the production state controlled by the production state control unit 214 is provided with a production state corresponding to the section type number SC (0 or 1) and the game state number GS (0 to 5) in the main control unit 100 (however, It does not necessarily have to be a one-to-one correspondence.), the transition control similar to the game section control means 125 may be performed by the effect state control means 214.

(Explanation of control command receiving means)
The control command receiving unit 220 receives a control command transmitted from the main control unit 100 by serial communication, converts the received control command into parallel data, and stores the command buffer in the sub control unit 200 in the order of reception (for example, RWM). Part of the storage area). As a result, the effect control unit 210 sequentially performs the process based on the control command stored first among the control commands stored in the command buffer.

(Explanation of sub control command transmission/reception means)
The sub control command transmission/reception unit 230 transmits the sub control command generated by the effect control unit 210 to the image control board 204 by serial communication at predetermined intervals (for example, 1 millisecond). Further, the sub control command transmitting/receiving unit 230 receives a command transmitted from the sub control command transmitting/receiving unit 240 described later.

<Function block of image control board>
The image control board 204 includes a sub-control command transmission/reception means 240 and an image/sound output means 250, and based on the sub-control command transmitted from the sub-control board 202, the image display device 70, speakers 64L, 64R and various lamps. The (AT lamp ALP, the effect lamp 72) is drive-controlled to execute the effect determined by the effect control unit 210.

(Explanation of sub-control command transmission/reception means)
The sub control command transmission/reception unit 240 receives the sub control command transmitted by serial communication from the sub control command transmission/reception unit 230, converts the received sub control command into parallel data, and stores in the sub command buffer in the order of reception. I will do it. Further, the sub control command transmission/reception unit 240 is a command indicating whether the image control board 204 is operating normally or a command indicating whether the command transmitted from the sub control command transmission/reception unit 230 is normally received. Is transmitted to the sub control command transmitting/receiving means 230. Accordingly, the sub control board 202 can detect an abnormality that has occurred in the image control board 204, and when the image control board 204 fails to receive the sub control command, the sub control command can be retransmitted. ..

(Explanation of image/sound output means)
The image/sound output means 250 outputs the image signal and audio signal for effect generated by the image control board 204 to the image display device 70 and the speakers 64L and 64R. As a result, the effect image is displayed on the image display device 70, and sound is generated from the speakers 64L and 64R. On the other hand, from the image display device 70 and the speakers 64L and 64R, a normal operation signal indicating whether or not the normal operation is possible is output to the image control board 204 (or the sub control board 202). When the normal operation signal cannot be received, the image/audio signal may be held without being sent, or may be discarded as the game progresses.

[Explanation of processing by control means]
<<Explanation of control processing in main control means>>
Hereinafter, with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, the content of the game control processing executed by the main control means 100 will be described.

<Explanation of game progress main processing>
First, the content of the game progress main processing for controlling the progress of the game executed in the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the main control means 100 performs a game start process (step S10). In this game start processing, setting of the time until the game waits (so-called demo screen is displayed), the current setting value, the game situation (the next game is a re-game or a bonus) to the sub control means 200. Information about the current RT state, the current section type number SC, the game state number GS, etc. is transmitted.

Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not a medal for playing a game has been inserted (step S12). If there is no inserted medal, the determination result is NO, and the game medal insertion standby that allows the current set value to be confirmed according to the on/off state of the key switch 82b provided in the main body 12 Time display processing is performed (step S14). In this game medal insertion standby display processing, when it is detected that the key switch 82b has changed from OFF to ON, a set value display start command indicating to start displaying the set value is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200. , The mode is shifted to the setting confirmation mode, and the current set value is displayed on the lower digit of the acquired number display 28. At this time, the upper digit of the acquired number display 28 may be turned off, or a display mode indicating that the set value is being displayed may be displayed in the lower digit. Further, when it is detected that the key switch 82b is changed from on to off while displaying the set value, the display of the current set value is ended, and the display of the set value is ended. The set value display end command is transmitted to the sub control unit 200.

After the display of the set value on the acquired number display 28 is completed, the display content before the display of the set value may be restored, the display may be turned off, or "0" may be displayed. .. In addition, the condition for shifting to the setting confirmation mode is that the key switch 82b is turned on, that the re-gaming combination has not been won in the previous game, that the front door 14 is open, and that the setting/reset is performed. The switch 82c may be turned on, or a combination thereof.

When the determination result in step S12 is YES (medals have been inserted), or when the process of step S14 ends, the main control means 100 performs the process associated with the insertion of medals (game medal management process). (Step S16). This process includes, for example, a clearing process when the clearing switch 33 is operated, a process for detecting a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 32 (details will be described later), and the like. Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the operation of the start switch 36 is in a receivable state and the start switch 36 has been operated (step S18). Here, the operation of the start switch 36 is in a receivable state when a prescribed number of medals have been inserted or when the re-play combination has won in the previous game. Further, in the RT state (specifically, non-RT, RT1 to RT3) in which both the two betting game and the three betting game are possible, the operation of the start switch 36 can be accepted when at least two medals are inserted. It becomes a state.

If the start switch 36 is not operated in the determination process of step S18, the determination result of step S18 becomes NO, and the process returns to step S12. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start switch 36 has been operated (YES), the solenoid 45 (see FIG. 10) in the selector 80 is turned off to invalidate the medal insertion from the medal insertion slot 32 (step S20). .. Then, based on the drawing table (see FIGS. 13 to 16) according to the number of inserted medals, the current set value, and the RT state, the drawing process for determining the operating condition device is performed (step S22). .. Next, a game section lottery process in which each lottery is performed for performing the transition control of various game sections and game states shown in FIG. 20 according to the result of the lottery processing, the current section type number SC and the game state number GS Is performed (step S24).

Next, in AT1 (GS=3) or AT2 (GS=4), the main control means 100 is activated when any of the condition devices of prize-A1 to A12 or prize-B1 to B6 is activated by drawing. Instruction display processing for displaying the instruction number (see FIG. 22) corresponding to the condition device on the acquired number display 28 is performed (step S26). Then, the game section related information is transmitted to the sub control means 200 (step S28). Here, the game section related information is information about the game in the current section type number SC, the game state number GS and the RT state, for example, the value of each counter included in the game section control unit 125 or the drawing process in step S22. , And information related to various drawing results performed in the game section drawing processing in step S24.

Next, the main control means 100 performs a mask process for generating an effect group number for instructing an effect executed by the sub control means 200 according to the winning and replay condition device numbers determined by drawing (step S30). ). Then, the lottery related information including various information such as the bonus condition device number and the effect group number according to the result of the lottery, the instruction monitor information indicating the content of the displayed instruction number, and the like is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200 (step S32). Next, the main control means 100 performs a reel rotation start preparation process performed before starting the rotation of the reels 40L, 40C, 40R (step S34), and then performs a reel stop management process (step S36).

In this reel stop management process, when the reels 40L, 40C, 40R are started to rotate and the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated, stop control is performed on the reels corresponding to the operated stop switches. Here, the reel stop control is performed based on the winning and replay condition device numbers and the bonus condition device numbers. Also, every time the stop switch is operated, information indicating the operated stop switch and the fact that the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch has stopped are transmitted to the sub-control unit 200.

Next, when all the reels are stopped, the main control means 100 performs a display determination process of determining whether or not the reels match any of the symbol combinations (payout combinations) shown in FIGS. Based on the result of the processing, the information on the displayed symbol combination is transmitted to the sub control means 200 (step S38). When the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the pay line matches any of the symbol combinations of the small winning combination, the number of medals paid out corresponding to the displayed symbol combination is stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM. Then, a credit addition process or a hopper motor 46 is driven to perform a payout process for paying out medals by the hopper 83 (step S40). Further, at the start of addition to credits or payout of medals, and at the end of addition to credits or payout, information indicating that is transmitted to the sub-control unit 200.

Then, based on the type of the displayed symbol combination, the presence/absence of the operation of the condition device relating to the bonus combination, and the determination whether or not the ending condition of the bonus game is satisfied when the bonus game is being executed, etc. The transition processing of the RT state shown in 19 is performed (step S42). Then, in accordance with the current section type number SC and the game state number GS, the game section transition processing for controlling the transition of the game state number shown in FIG. 20 is performed according to the various transition conditions shown in FIG. 20 (step S44). ..

Even if the game state number GS is updated by the game section transition process of step S44, the process related to the updated game state number GS is executed after the start switch 36 is operated in the next game. .. Therefore, the processing relating to the updated game state number GS is not executed until the start switch 36 is operated in the next game.

Next, the main control means 100 performs processing such as on/off control of various signals output to the outside through the external centralized terminal board 86, and transmission control of information indicating that the game has ended to the sub control means 200. A game end check process including is executed (step S46). As a result, when one game is over, the main control means 100 returns to the game start process of step S10 and performs the process for the next game.

<Explanation of timer interrupt processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the contents of the timer interrupt processing executed in the main control means 100 at predetermined intervals will be described. This timer interrupt process is repeatedly executed at a cycle of about 2.235 milliseconds, and it is a display control process of various 8-segment displays and LEDs, a process of detecting an operation for each switch of the operation means 300 shown in FIG. Control command transmission processing to the control means 200, external signal output processing to the external centralized terminal board 86, drive control processing of the stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R (generation and output of various control signals, various values used as random number values and timers) Various processes such as updating the counter value) are performed.

Each time the main control unit 100 outputs an interrupt request signal (generation cycle: about 2.235 milliseconds) from its own timer count unit (timer circuit), it starts the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. .. When the timer interrupt process is executed, the return address of the process being executed in the game progress main process of FIG. 22 and the like is stored in the stack area. Thus, after the timer interrupt process is completed, the process can be restarted from the continuation of the process executed in the game progress main process or the like based on the return address stored in the stack area.

When the timer interrupt process of FIG. 23 is started, the main control means 100 first performs the initial process of the timer interrupt process to be executed (step S500). For example, the data set in each register of the CPU is stored in the stack area of the RWM, and the interrupt prohibition flag is turned on so that a new timer interrupt process is not started during the timer interrupt process to be performed.

Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not a power failure (that the power supply voltage has dropped below a predetermined value) is detected based on the power failure detection signal (step S502). This power failure detection signal is output from a power monitoring circuit (not shown) included in the main control means 100. This power supply monitoring circuit monitors the value of the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 10, and when the normal power supply voltage is supplied, if the voltage value drops to a predetermined value for some reason, a power failure detection signal is sent. Output.

In the determination process of step S502, when the power failure is detected, the determination result is YES, and the power shutdown process performed at the time of power failure is performed (step S504). When this power-off process is started, first, the value of the output port (see step S516 described later) for outputting a control signal or the like from the main control means 100 to each device in the slot machine 10 is cleared. By performing this process, the values of all the bits of all the output ports become "0", the selector 80 solenoid 45 is turned off, and the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 32 pass through the return passage 81a. Will be returned to the tray 61.

In addition, when the hopper motor 46 is rotating, the rotation is stopped, and it is possible to prevent the rotation capturing plate 91 from rotating by inertia and the medals being paid out from the hopper 83. Further, in the power-off processing, the value of the SP register (register that stores the address of the storage area of the RWM used as a stack) is stored in a predetermined address of the RWM (for example, the stack pointer temporary storage area described above), and the power-off processing is performed. The power-off processing completion flag indicating that the operation has been performed is set, the checksum of the predetermined address range of the RWM is calculated, and the value (two's complement) based on the result is stored in the predetermined storage area of the RWM. Further, the access to the RWM is prohibited, and the standby state for the reset signal input from the outside is entered.

When the power failure is not detected in the determination process of step S502, the determination result is NO, and the main control unit 100 executes the LED display process for controlling the display of the credit number display 27, the acquired number display 28, and the like. (Step S506). Next, the main control means 100 performs a timer measurement process of updating the count value of a timer that is generally used to measure a predetermined time (step S508). In this timer measurement process, count values for various timings stored in a predetermined storage area of the RWM of the main control means 100 are subtracted. As a result, for example, it is possible to measure the time until the game standby (so-called demo screen is displayed), the minimum game time (4.1 seconds), and the time detected by various sensors.

Here, the minimum game time is a time that is set after the start switch 36 is operated in a situation where a specified number of medals are bet, and 1835 (D) is stored in the RWM as a time value (count value). It Then, the stored time value is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing is performed, and the time value becomes “0” (2.235×10 ⁻³ ×1835=4.101225 seconds elapse). Up to ), even if the start switch 36 for starting the next game is operated, the rotation start control for starting the rotation of the reels is not executed.

In addition, the detection time of various sensors includes a timer value for measuring a medal passage time for determining whether medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 32 stay in the selector 80 (medal clogging), There is a medal passing time or the like for determining whether or not the medals have accumulated in the hopper 83. Furthermore, when a small winning combination is won when the number of credits reaches the upper limit (50), the payout number of medals corresponding to the small winning is paid out from the hopper 83, but at this time, the medals are paid out. There is also a medal unpaid time, etc. for determining whether or not there is a medal.

Next, the main control unit 100 performs an input port read process of reading various signals (ON/OFF signal from the operation unit 300, etc.) from the outside input to the input port and storing them at respective predetermined addresses of the RWM (step (S510), in order to control the rotation of the reels 40L, 40C, 40R, reel drive management processing is performed for each of the stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R (step S512). Then, it is determined whether or not the reel drive management processing has been performed for all the stepping motors (step S514). If the reel drive management processing has not been performed for all the stepping motors, the determination result is NO, and step S512 is performed again. The reel drive management process is performed.

When the reel drive management processing is performed for all the stepping motors, the determination result of step S514 becomes YES, and the main control means 100 causes the main controller 100 to display the display data of each display device and each of the display data based on the data stored in the RWM. A port output process is executed in which signals for controlling various devices such as control signals for the stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R, a drive signal for the solenoid 45, and a drive signal for the hopper motor 46 are output from the output port (step S516).

Next, the main control means 100 transmits the control command stored first among the control commands stored in the ring buffer area set in the RWM to the sub control means 200 (step S518). Then, after performing an external signal output process for outputting various signals to be output to the outside through the external centralized terminal board 86 (step S520), it is stored in a predetermined address (stack area) of the RWM by the initial process of step S500. A return process for returning the values of the various registers to the original is performed (step S522), and the timer interrupt process of FIG. 24 is ended.

<<Explanation of control processing in sub-control means>>
The contents of the AT1 notification control process executed by the sub control means 200 when the game state is AT1 will be described below with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The AT1 notification control process is activated when the game state is AT1 and as a result of the drawing of the drawing means 110, one of the condition devices of prize-A1 to A12 and prize-B1 to B6 is operated. This is a process performed when notifying the operation mode corresponding to the condition device.

In AT1, the sub control unit 200 receives a control command (reel rotation start acceptance command) indicating that the start switch 36 has been operated from the main control unit 100, and the reels 40L, 40C, 40R start rotating. It is determined whether or not it is before (step Ss100). Here, whether or not the reels 40L, 40C, 40R are before starting to rotate is determined by a "reel rotation start command" transmitted from the main control means 100 for each reel when each reel starts rotating. It is judged by whether or not it has been received. When the reel rotation start acceptance command is received from the main control means 100 and the reel rotation start command is not received, the sub-control means 200 determines YES in step Ss100, and the sub-control means 200 Then, it is determined whether or not the instruction monitor information is received from the main control means 100 (step Ss102). The instruction monitor information is information indicating the content of the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 (see FIG. 21), and is transmitted from the main control means 100 by the transmission processing of the role lottery related information in step S32 of FIG. It

In the determination processing of step Ss102, if the sub-control unit 200 has not received the instruction monitor information, the determination result is NO, and the AT1 notification control processing shown in FIG. 25 ends. On the other hand, if the sub-control unit 200 has not received the instruction monitor information, the determination result is YES, and the sub-control unit 200 causes the sub-control unit 200 to display the notification image of the operation mode according to the received instruction monitor information (push-order navigation). , Navigating navigation, two-choice navigation or four-choice navigation are displayed on the image display device 70 (step Ss104).

Here, an example of the effect image displayed on the image display device 70 when the condition device for winning-A1 (red 7-red cherry-red cherry) is activated when the AT1 two-choice chance is given. It shows in FIG. First, when the start switch 36 is operated to start the rotation of all reels and the operation of each stop switch can be accepted, as shown in the "reel" column of "(a) Start switch on" in FIG. The self-illuminating button portions (operation surface) of the stop switch 37L, the middle stop switch 37C, and the right stop switch 37R emit blue light. Further, by the instruction display process of step S26 of FIG. 22, "=1" is displayed as the corresponding instruction number on the acquired number display 28 (see the "instruction monitor" column). Here, the mode of “=” displayed in the upper digit of the acquired number display 28 is represented by lighting of the segments a and g (see FIG. 22C). Then, based on the received instruction monitor information, the symbol combination of “red 7-red 7-?” is displayed on the image display device 70 together with other effect images (see “(a) Start switch on” in FIG. 26). See "Image display device" column).

Next, the sub-control unit 200 stores the winning possibility pattern in the RWM based on the received instruction monitor information (step Ss106). With the winning possibility pattern, the symbols stopped and displayed on the winning line due to the first stop operation and the second stop operation remaining, there is a possibility that the symbol combination corresponding to the activated condition device is aligned. It is a pattern indicating that. The winning possibility pattern is defined for each of winning-A1 to A12, and FIG. 27 shows the winning possibility pattern when the condition device of winning-A1 is activated in the two-choice chance. This winning possibility pattern is stored in advance in the ROM of the sub-control means 200 for each of the winning-A1 to A12, but the winning possibility pattern is based on the instruction monitor information received from the main control means 100. May be created.

In the winning possibility pattern shown in FIG. 27, the winning possibility patterns at the time of the first stop operation are "red 7-XX-X", "X-red cherry-X", "XX-red cherry", and "X-red-cherry". There are 4 types of "XX-green cherry". Note that "X" indicates that the symbols are not yet stopped and displayed. Here, "red 7-XX-X" indicates that the "red 7" symbol is stopped and displayed at the position of the middle M of the left reel 40L, and the other reels are rotating. "X-red cherry-X" indicates that the "red cherry" symbol is stopped and displayed at the position of the middle M of the middle reel 40C, and the other reels are rotating. "X-X-red cherry" indicates that the "red cherry" symbol is stopped and displayed at the position of the middle M of the right reel 40R, and the other reels are rotating. "X-X-green cherry" indicates that the "green cherry" symbol is stopped and displayed at the position of the middle M of the right reel 40R, and the other reels are rotating. As described above, since the winning possibility pattern is based on the instruction monitor information, the symbol of the right reel 40R at the time of the two-choice chance cannot be specified as one symbol.

Next, the winning possibility pattern at the time of the second stop operation is "red 7-red cherry-X", "red 7-X-red cherry", "red 7-X-green cherry", "X-red cherry-". There are 5 types of "red cherry" and "X-red cherry-green cherry". "Red 7-Red Cherry-X" has the "Red 7" symbol at the middle position M of the left reel 40L, the "Red Cherry" symbol at the middle position M of the middle reel 40C, and the right reel 40R. It shows that it is rotating. "Red 7-X-Red Cherry" is a "Red 7" symbol at the position of the middle M of the left reel 40L, and a "Red Cherry" symbol is stopped at the position of the middle M of the right reel 40R. It shows that it is rotating. The "red 7-X-green cherry" is displayed by stopping the "red 7" symbol at the position of the middle M of the left reel 40L and the "green cherry" symbol at the position of the middle M of the right reel 40R. It shows that it is rotating.

The "X-red cherry-red cherry" has a "red cherry" symbol at the middle position M of the middle reel 40C, a "red cherry" symbol at the middle position M of the right reel 40R, and a left reel 40L. It shows that it is rotating. The "X-red cherry-green cherry" has a "red cherry" symbol at the middle position M of the middle reel 40C, a "green cherry" symbol at the middle position M of the right reel 40R, and a left reel 40L. It shows that it is rotating.

At the stage of step Ss106, since the stop switch has not yet been operated to stop, "red 7-XX", "X-red cherry-X", "X-" based on the received instruction monitor information. Four types of winning possibility patterns of "X-red cherry" and "XX-green cherry" are stored in the RWM.

Next, the sub control means 200 determines whether or not a stop symbol command has been received from the main control means 100 (step Ss108). Here, the stop symbol command is a command transmitted from the main control means 100 every time the stop operation of the stop switch is accepted. The stop symbol command is, for the reel corresponding to the stop switch that has been stopped, the symbol number that was located in the middle row M when receiving the stop operation of the stop switch, and the number of symbols to move from that symbol number to stop (sliding frame Number) information is included. Therefore, by adding the number of sliding symbols to the symbol number at the time of accepting the stop operation, the symbol number to be stopped in the middle stage M can be calculated.

Here, in the determination processing of step Ss100, when the reel rotation start acceptance command is not yet received from the main control means 100, or when the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R have already started rotation, determination is made. When the result is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step Ss108. Further, in the determination processing of step Ss108, if the stop symbol command is not received, the determination result is NO, the determination processing of step Ss108 is performed again, and thereafter, the determination processing of step Ss108 is repeated until the stop symbol command is received. ..

On the other hand, in the determination process of step Ss108, when the stop symbol command is received, the determination result is YES, and based on the received stop symbol command, in the reel corresponding to the stop switch operated to stop, in the middle stage M. The symbol number to stop (stop symbol number) is calculated and stored in the RWM (step Ss110). The stop symbol number stored in the RWM is stored corresponding to each reel, and information indicating that the reel which is not stopped yet is rotating (corresponding to "X") is stored. Accordingly, the sub-control unit 200 can determine the symbol combination (also referred to as “stop pattern”) currently stopped and displayed.

Next, the sub-control means 200 determines whether or not the current stop pattern is included in the winning possibility patterns stored in the RWM (step Ss112). Here, when the left stop switch 37L is first stopped and the pressing is successful, for example, as shown in the "reel" column of (b) "first stopping operation" and "successful pressing" of FIG. The emission color on the operation surface of the left stop switch 37L changes from blue to red, and the "red 7" symbol is stopped and displayed on the middle M of the left reel.

The state of this reel shows a stop pattern of "red 7-XX", and since it is included in the winning possibility pattern at the time of the first stop operation shown in FIG. 27, the determination result of step Ss112 is If YES, the screen of the navigation navigation displayed on the image display device 70 is maintained as shown in the “image display device” column of “first stop operation” and “successful press operation” in FIG. (Step Ss114). Then, the sub-control means 200 updates the winning possibility pattern stored in the RWM to the one at the time of the second stop operation (see FIG. 27) (step Ss116), and ends the AT1 notification control process shown in FIG. 25. To do.

On the other hand, as an example of the case where the left stop switch 37L is operated to stop for the first time and the pressing operation fails, as shown in (b) of FIG. As shown in the column "", the emission color on the operation surface of the left stop switch 37L changes from blue to red, and the "green 7" symbol is stopped and displayed on the middle stage M of the left reel. The state of this reel shows a stop pattern of "green 7-XX" and is not included in the winning possibility pattern at the time of the first stop operation shown in FIG.

As a result, the determination result in step Ss112 becomes NO, and the image display device 70 is displayed as shown in the “image display device” column of “first stop operation” and “failure to press (1)” in FIG. The displayed navigation image is deleted (step Ss118). Then, the sub-control means 200 clears the winning possibility pattern stored in the RWM (step Ss120), and ends the AT1 notification control process shown in FIG.

However, even if the push operation fails, the push navigation may be maintained. For example, as shown in the "reel" column of "first stop operation" and "failure to press (2)" in FIG. 26B, when the right stop switch 37L is first stopped, the emission color on the operation surface is changed. Changes from blue to red, and the "green cherry" symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle M of the right reel. The state of this reel shows a stop pattern of "XX-green cherry". Here, since the condition device that is operating is the winning-A1, the symbol of the right reel 40R in the corresponding symbol combination becomes the "red cherry" symbol, which means that the pressing has failed. However, since the winning possibility pattern is created based on the instruction monitor information, and the symbol of the right reel 40R cannot be specified as one in the two-choice chance, the winning possibility pattern is “XX-green”. The pattern of "cherry" cannot be ruled out. Therefore, the pattern of "XX-green cherry" is included in the winning possibility pattern, the determination result of step Ss112 is YES, and (b) "first stop operation", "eye" of FIG. As shown in the "Image display device" column of "Failed to press (2)", the display of the push-push navigation is maintained.

Next, a case will be described in which the AT1 notification control process of FIG. 25 is continuously performed at the time of the second stop operation due to the success of the first stop operation. In this case, in the determination process of step Ss100, the reel has already rotated, so the determination result is NO and the process proceeds to step Ss108. In the determination processing of step Ss108, if a stop symbol command is received, the determination result is YES, the process proceeds to step Ss112, and the symbols currently stopped are displayed in the winning possibility pattern currently stored in the RWM. Determine whether a combination is included.

Here, for example, it is assumed that the left reel 40 has been successfully pushed during the first stop operation, and the middle reel 40C has been successfully pushed during the second stop operation. In this case, as shown in the “reel” column of “second stop operation” and “successful pressing” in FIG. 26C, the emission colors on the operation surfaces of the left stop switch 37L and the middle stop switch 37C are from blue to red. In addition to the “red 7” symbol on the left reel 40L that was stopped and displayed on the middle row M, the “red cherry” symbol on the middle reel 40C is stopped and displayed on the middle row M.

The state of this reel shows a stop pattern of "red 7-red cherry-X" and is included in the winning possibility pattern at the time of the second stop operation shown in FIG. 27. Therefore, the determination result of step Ss112 Is YES. Therefore, the process proceeds to step Ss114, and as shown in the "image display device" column of (c) "second stop operation" and "successful press operation" in FIG. The navigation screen is maintained. Then, the sub-control means 200 updates the winning possibility pattern stored in the RWM in step Ss116, and ends the AT1 notification control process shown in FIG. Here, since it is decided whether or not to win the prize by the next third stop operation, there is no winning possibility pattern at the time of the third stop operation, and the winning possibility at the time of the second stop operation stored in the RWM. The pattern is cleared.

On the other hand, for example, it is assumed that the left reel 40 is successfully pushed during the first stop operation, but the middle reel 40C is not pushed during the second stop operation. For example, as shown in the "reel" column of "second stop operation" and "failure to press" in FIG. 26C, the emission color on the operation surface of the middle stop switch 37C changes from blue to red, and the left reel It is assumed that the 40L "red 7" symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle row M, and the "green cherry" symbol of the middle reel 40C is stopped and displayed in the middle row M. The state of this reel shows a stop pattern of "red 7-green cherry-X" and is not included in the winning possibility pattern at the time of the second stop operation shown in FIG.

Therefore, the determination result in step Ss112 is NO, the process proceeds to step Ss118, and the image display device is displayed as shown in the “image display device” column of “second stop operation” and “failure to press” in FIG. The image of the navigation manual displayed on 70 is deleted. It should be noted that even if the image of the push-push navigation is deleted, the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 is maintained. Then, the process proceeds to step Ss120, the sub-control means 200 clears the winning possibility pattern stored in the RWM, and ends the AT1 notification control process shown in FIG.

When the "green cherry" symbol on the right reel 40R is stopped and displayed in the middle tier M by the second stop operation, the pressing has failed, but the stop pattern is "red 7-X-green cherry". Since this stop pattern is included in the winning possibility pattern shown in FIG. 27, the display of the push-push navigation is maintained.

Further, when the "green cherry" symbol on the right reel 40R is stopped and displayed in the middle row M during the first stop operation, the stop pattern is "XX-green cherry" although the pressing has failed. Since this stop pattern is included in the winning possibility pattern, the display of the push-push navigation is maintained. Further, in this state, when the "red 7" symbol of the left reel 40L is stopped and displayed in the middle row M ("red 7-X-green cherry") during the second stop operation, or "red cherry" of the middle reel 40C. When the symbols are stopped and displayed in the middle row M (“X-red cherry-green cherry”), the stop navigation display is maintained because all of the stop patterns are included in the winning possibility pattern. It

Note that, in the above description, an example in which a two-choice chance is performed has been shown, but it goes without saying that the present invention is also applicable to the case of performing normal push-push navigation. In this case, for example, if the condition device for winning-A1 is activated, the instruction monitor information is "-1" (however, the upper digit "-" indicates that the segment a is lit. See FIG. 21B). The information on the right reel 40R is determined to be the "red cherry" symbol. Therefore, in the case of performing the normal push navigation, when the condition device of the winning-A1 is activated, "XX-green cherry" and "red 7-X-" among the winning possibility patterns shown in FIG. 27. Three winning possibility patterns of "green cherry" and "X-red cherry-green cherry" will be excluded. In addition, the notification control regarding the operation mode of each stop switch shown in FIG. 26 (specifically, the notification control of the push-push navigation) is a case where a part of the press order is hidden when the push order is notified as the operation mode. May be applied to. Here, as the "case of pushing down a part of the pushing order", for example, the type of the stop switch that should be the first stop operation is informed, but the type of the stop switch that should be the second stop operation and the third stop operation is informed. There may be cases where it is not done.

(If the power is turned off while the navigation navigation is displayed)
Next, with reference to FIG. 28, a description will be given of a change in the display mode of the eye-catching navigation when the power is cut off while the push-order navigation is displayed on the image display device 70 and then the power is restored. For example, when the game state is AT1 or AT2, immediately after the start switch 36 is operated, the push bell hits, and the effect image (push navigation) showing the design as the push mark is displayed on the image display device 70. When the power supply is cut off, the main control means 100 transmits the production group number and the instruction monitor information again after the power supply is restored, and the sub-control means 200 operates before the power is cut off based on the information. Reproduce the push navigation.

For example, in AT1 or AT2, when the start switch 36 is operated and the drawing is performed, and the condition device of winning-A1 is activated, the "power supply" of "start switch ON (before first stop operation)" in FIG. As shown in the “Before” column, in the case of displaying a normal (other than the two-choice chance) push order navigation, the symbol combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is displayed on the image display device together with other effect images such as the background. 70 is displayed. Further, when the two-choice chance is being made, the symbol combination of "red 7-red 7-?" is similarly displayed. If the main control means 100 transmits the production group number or instruction monitor information again when the power is cut off at this time and then returned, "start switch on (before first stop operation)" in FIG. 28. As shown in the column "Recovery from power failure" in the above, the navigation navigation before power failure is displayed again on the image display device 70 based on the information.

On the other hand, when the power is turned off immediately after the first stop operation is accepted after the push navigation is displayed, when the power is restored, the main control means 100 again causes the production group number and instruction monitor. Information such as information may not be transmitted. In such a case, since the push-button navigation before power-off cannot be displayed again, the sub-control unit 200 displays the common navigation corresponding to the condition device operating before power-off on the image display device 70. To do.

For example, when the start switch 36 is operated in the two-choice chance and the condition device for winning-A1 is operated, a push navigation of "red 7-red 7-?" is displayed, and in this state, "red 7" of the left reel is displayed. It is assumed that the left stop switch 37L is first stopped at the stop timing when the symbol is in the middle stage M. At that time, when the power is cut off before the left reel 40L is stopped, and when the power is restored thereafter, if the main control unit 100 does not send the production group number or the instruction monitor information again, the sub control unit. The 200 displays only the number "777" in red as a system navigation (the "power failure recovery" column of "at the time of first stop operation acceptance" in FIG. 28).

This system navigation is generated according to the operated condition device based on the information (for example, winning and replay condition device number) transmitted from the main control means 100 before the power is turned off. Is not displayed on the image display device 70. However, the system navigation once generated is backed up so that it will not be lost even if the power is cut off, so that it can be displayed again without receiving any information from the main control means 100 after the power is restored. Is. Instead of backing up the contents of the generated system navigation, back up the information indicating the type of conditional device that has been activated, and when the power is restored, the system navigation will be performed based on the type of conditional device that was backed up. It may be generated again. Therefore, when no information is transmitted from the main control unit 100 after the power is restored, the sub control unit 200 displays the system navigation on the image display device 70. However, the information that is referred to when creating the system navigation is different from the normal navigation navigation, so there is no directing element in the displayed content, and there is a two-choice chance navigation navigation (that is, a symbol notification that includes "?"). ) Cannot be reproduced.

In addition, the system navigation displayed when the power is restored should be displayed only when the push operation is successful when the first stop operation is accepted (that is, when the winning possibility remains) before the power is cut off. Alternatively, the system navigation may be displayed even if the pressing has failed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the notification screen for the player is generated by a plurality of methods for one drawing result.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, since the contents disclosed in the first embodiment can be appropriately applied to the second embodiment as well, characteristic contents of the second embodiment will be described below.

FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a symbol array of each reel in the present embodiment (second embodiment). As shown in FIG. 29A, 20 symbols are printed on each reel in this embodiment as well. The arrow shown in FIG. 29A indicates that the symbols on each reel are scrolled in the display window 21 while the reels 40L, 40C and 40R are rotating during the game (except during the reel effect). Shows the direction.

As shown in FIG. 29(b), the types of symbols arranged on the reels include a "blue 7" symbol and a "red 7" symbol that represent the numeral "7" in blue and red, and "BAR". "BAR" pattern mainly consisting of letters, "Replay" pattern with blue plum motif, "Bell" pattern with yellow bell motif, and "Watermelon" pattern with green watermelon motif There are "red cherry" and "blue cherry" designs with red cherries and blue cherries as motifs, respectively, and "blank" designs with tree motifs.

Further, in the present embodiment, the prescribed number of inserted medals is only 3 regardless of the game state (when the accessory is not in operation and the RB is in operation). There are five horizontal lines, a middle horizontal line, a lower horizontal line, an upward right line and a downward right line.

Next, FIG. 30 shows a part of the symbol combinations in which a bonus is given to the player in the present embodiment. First, in the symbol combination of the bonus combination in the present embodiment, "red 7-red 7-red 7" (name: 1BB-A) and "red 7-red 7-BAR" (name: 1BB-B) There are two types. When these symbol combinations are complete, the 1BB game is started from the next game, but the ending condition in the 1BB game to be started and the RB game to be executed are the same. The 1BB game of this embodiment ends with a game in which the total number of medals paid out during the 1BB game exceeds 239.

The symbol combination of the re-gaming combination is one type of "replay-replay-replay", and when the corresponding condition device is activated, the symbol arrangement (see FIG. 29(a)) is always aligned on any of the pay lines. Is becoming

There are seven types of symbol combinations for small wins, winning 01 to winning 07. The symbol combination of winning 01 is "Bell-Bell-Bell", the symbol combination of winning 02 is "Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon", and the symbol combination of winning 03 is "Watermelon-Watermelon-BAR". If they are aligned on the line, 15 medals will be paid out. As a result, the prizes 01 to 03 are also referred to as “15-card combination”. The symbol combination of the winning 04 is "red cherry-ANY-ANY", the symbol combination of the winning 05 is "blue cherry-ANY-ANY", and "ANY" means any symbol. Therefore, in the left reel 40L, if the stop display is made in any one of the upper stage U, the middle stage M, and the lower stage D of the display window 21, the middle reel 40C and the right reel 40R generate medals regardless of which symbols are stopped and displayed. It will be.

When the winning 04 or winning 05 symbol combinations are complete, four medals are paid out. As a result, winning 04 and winning 05 are also referred to as "four-card combination". However, for example, in the case of winning 04, when the "red cherry" symbol on the left reel 40L is stopped at the upper row U, "red cherry-ANY-ANY" are aligned on the upper horizontal line and the lower right line, The payout number of medals is 4×2=8. Even when the "Red Cherry" symbol on the left reel 40L is stopped at the lower row D, "Red Cherry-ANY-ANY" is aligned on the lower horizontal line and the line rising to the right, so the number of medals paid out is eight. Becomes On the contrary,. When the "Red Cherry" symbol on the left reel 40L is stopped at the middle M, when it is stopped at the middle water level line, "Red Cherry-ANY-ANY" is aligned only on the middle horizontal line. The payout number is four. The same applies to the winning prize 05 regarding the number of medals to be paid out.

The winning combination of the winning combination 06 is "Watermelon-Watermelon-Red 7", and the winning combination of the winning combination 07 is "Replay-Red Cherry-Red 7". One medal will be paid out. Accordingly, the winning combination 06 and the winning combination 07 are also referred to as a “7-card combination”.

In the present embodiment, there are five pay lines, and when all reels are stopped, when the symbol combinations of the small winning combinations are aligned on a plurality of pay lines, the total value of the number of medals paid out corresponding to each symbol combination is Be paid out. However, since the maximum value of the number of paid-out medals is 15, if the total value of the number of paid-out medals exceeds 15, 15 medals will be paid out. Further, the symbol combinations of 1BB-A, 1BB-B and the re-play may be stopped and displayed only when the character is not in operation, and the symbol combination of winning 01 to winning 07 is when the character is not operating and the RB is operating. In either case, it may be stopped and displayed.

Next, a condition device that can operate by the drawing by the drawing means 110 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the condition device shown in FIG. 31 shows only a part (win-A and win-B) of the condition device relating to the small winning combination among the condition devices that can operate during the 1BB game. Further, the probability that these condition devices operate may be appropriately determined.

First, when the winning-A condition device is activated, there is a possibility that any of the symbol combinations of winning 02 to winning 05 will be available. Here, regarding the symbol combination of the winning combination 03 (“watermelon-watermelon-BAR”), when the first stop operation is performed, the timing when the specific symbol on the reel corresponding to the stop switch for the first stop operation reaches the middle row M It can be stopped and displayed only in the case of (1) (details will be described later). Here, the "timing at which the specific symbol reaches the middle stage M" is a period during which the specific symbol reaches the fixed position of the middle stage M from the fixed position of the upper stage U during the rotation of the reel. In other words, the number of sliding symbols of the specific symbol is only one frame, and in order to stop the specific symbol in the middle tier M, the so-called “vita push” must be performed immediately before the particular symbol reaches the middle tier M. And, at the time of the first stop operation, if the specific symbol on the corresponding reel cannot be “pitched” in the middle row M, the combination of the winning combination 03 cannot be arranged. Here, the "specific symbol" in the present embodiment is a symbol that constitutes the symbol combination of the winning 03, and specifically, the "watermelon" symbol on the left reel 40L and the middle reel 40C, and the "watermelon" symbol on the right reel 40R. BAR” pattern.

In addition, at the time of the first stop operation, when the specific symbol on the corresponding reel can be “pitched” to the middle row M, after the second stop operation, even when the stop operation is performed at an arbitrary timing, The reel stop control is performed in which the symbol combinations of the winning 03 are aligned on the middle horizontal line. On the other hand, when the condition device of the prize-A is operated and the first stop operation is performed, if the player cannot press the bitter of the specific symbol, the symbol combination of the prize 02 (“watermelon-watermelon-watermelon”) Will always be on one of the winning lines.

Then, when the symbol combination of the winning 03 is completed during the 1BB game, in addition to the payout of 15 medals, the player is provided with a further privilege. As a further privilege to be given to the player, for example, it is conceivable to add a predetermined number of times that the player can stay in the AT. Here, the number of games to be added may be a predetermined number of times, or may be determined by drawing. In addition, when adding the number of games, the number of games to be added may be notified to the player, and the timing of the notification is when all reels are stopped (it is determined that the winning combination of the winning 03 has been completed. May be).

Next, when the condition device of winning-B is activated, there is a possibility that one of the symbol combinations of winning 01 to winning 07 will be prepared. Here, in the symbol combination of winning a prize 06 and winning a prize 07 (“watermelon-watermelon-red 7” and “replay-red cherry-red 7”), each stop switch is stopped in a predetermined pressing order, and further, a predetermined amount. When the reel is stopped, the stop display cannot be displayed on the pay line unless the corresponding stop switch is operated at a predetermined timing. In other words, when each of the stop switches can be operated in such an operation mode (details will be described later), the symbol combination of the winning combination 06 and the winning combination 07 is simultaneously stopped and displayed (overlapping winning). Become. Then, when the symbol combination of the winning combination 06 and the winning combination 07 is stopped and displayed at the same time, the payout number of medals is 7+7=14.

On the other hand, in the game in which the condition device of winning-B is operated, the stop switches are not stopped in a predetermined push order, or the stop operations are performed in a predetermined push order, but the predetermined reels are stopped. If the corresponding stop switch is not stopped at a predetermined timing when the game is performed, the symbol combination of any one of the winning prize 01 to the winning prize 03 is always aligned on any winning line, and 15 medals are paid out.

<Specifications of 1BB game>
As described above, the 1BB game of the present embodiment ends with a game in which the total number of paid out medals exceeds 239. Therefore, for example, when the symbol combination of the combination of 15 cards is completed 16 times (that is, when 240 symbols are paid out in total), the 1BB game ends. On the other hand, during the 1BB game, the symbol combination of winning 06 and winning 07 is stopped and displayed at the same time (that is, 14 cards are paid out only once), and then the symbol combination of 15-card combination is 15 times. If they are aligned, the number of medals paid out up to that point is 14 (sheets)×1 (times)+15 (sheets)×15 (times)=239, which does not satisfy the 1BB game end condition. There is room for the small wins to be arranged only once. Therefore, when the final winning combination of 15 cards is reached, 239 cards+15 cards=254 cards are paid out and the 1BB game is completed.

In this way, if all 15 roles are arranged during a 1BB game, a total of 240 medals can be obtained, but if 14 coins are paid out only once, a total of 254 medals can be obtained, so all You can get 14 more medals than you can get 15 hands.

<Prize-Award procedure for prize 03 when the condition device A is activated>
Next, with reference to FIG. 32, an operation mode in which the symbol combination of the prize 03 can be arranged when the condition device of the prize-A operates during the 1BB game will be described. In this case, the order of pressing the stop switches may be arbitrary, but in the scene where the first stop operation is performed, the position (biter pressing point) that must be pressed by the bit differs depending on the stop switch to be operated.

First, when the first stop operation of the left stop switch 37L is performed, as shown in FIG. 32(a), the arrangement of the symbol numbers 13, 12, and 11 of the left reel 40L (see the hatched frame) is displayed in the display window 21. You have to press Vita just before it is displayed. In other words, the left stop switch 37L must be pressed so that the "watermelon" symbol of the symbol number 12 (corresponding to the specific symbol) stops in the middle stage M. When the bitter pushing is successful, as shown in FIG. 32(b-1), the arrangement of the symbol numbers 13, 12, 11 of the left reel 40L is stopped and displayed in the display window 21.

Next, when performing the first stop operation of the middle stop switch 37C, as shown in FIG. 32(a), the arrangement of the symbol numbers 17, 16 and 15 of the middle reel 40C (see the hatched frame) is displayed in the display window 21. You have to press Vita just before it is displayed. In other words, it is necessary to press the middle stop switch 37C so that the "watermelon" symbol (corresponding to the specific symbol) of the symbol number 16 stops in the middle stage M. When the bitter pushing is successful, as shown in FIG. 32(b-2), the arrangement of the symbol numbers 17, 16, and 15 of the middle reel 40C is stopped and displayed in the display window 21.

When the first stop operation of the right stop switch 37R is performed, as shown in FIG. 32(a), the arrangement of the symbol numbers 6, 5, and 4 (see the hatched frame) of the right reel 40R is displayed in the display window 21. You have to press Vita just before it is displayed. In other words, the right stop switch 37R must be pressed so that the "BAR" symbol (corresponding to the specific symbol) of the symbol number 5 stops in the middle stage M. When the bitter pushing is successful, as shown in FIG. 32(b-3), the arrangement of the symbol numbers 6, 5, and 4 on the right reel 40R is stopped and displayed on the display window 21.

When the specific symbol can be stopped in the middle row M during the first stop operation, the remaining stop switches are operated in any order and at any timing, and the middle horizontal line is displayed. The reel stop control in which the symbol combinations of "watermelon-watermelon-BAR" (prize 03) are complete is performed. As a result, 15 medals are paid out, and the number of games played at the AT is added.

On the other hand, when the specific symbols cannot be stopped in the middle row M when the respective stop switches are first stopped, as shown in FIG. 32(c), the "watermelon- Watermelon-watermelon" (winning 02) will be a combination of symbols. In this case, 15 medals are paid out, but the number of AT games played is not added.

In the present embodiment, the winning-A condition device is activated, and when the first stop operation is performed, if the special press is successful and the middle tier M can be stopped, further special privileges are given to all the specific symbols. It is placed on the reel. Here, suppose that the specific symbol is arranged only on the right reel 40R, for example, when the player operates the condition device of winning-A in order to obtain further privilege, the right reel 40R is stopped first (that is, right). The stop switch 37R is operated first. That is, when the stopping operation is performed in a specific pressing order and a specific pressing position (here, a specific position of the right reel 40R), it means that the pressing order and the pressing operation are performed when the winning-A condition device operates. Of the 8000 stop operations including the position, the stop operation for which the privilege is given is the only operation operation, and the playability becomes monotonous when the player plays the game. Therefore, in order to prevent monotonous playability, by placing a specific symbol on each reel and providing a bita pushing point, it is possible to provide a gameplay that allows the player himself to select the difficulty level of the pushing skill. ..

The bite pushing point on the right reel 40R has a larger size than a specific symbol on another reel, such as a "BAR" symbol (in other words, the area or width of the specific symbol on a certain reel is a specific symbol on another reel). However, since it includes a pattern using a prominent color (a pattern with high visibility), it is easy to be a mark when pressing and the possibility of successful bita pressing can be increased. Further, in order to arrange the symbol combinations of the winning 03 when the condition device of the winning-A is activated, for example, when the right reel 40R is stopped first, the "BAR" symbol is right-stopped at the timing when it reaches the middle M. The switch 37R may be operated by the first stop operation, but the symbol (also referred to as "index symbol") used as a guide when measuring the timing of performing the stop operation is not limited to the "BAR" symbol but is one below that. The "red 7" symbol (symbol number 4) may be used as the index symbol. When the "red 7" symbol is used as the index symbol, the right stop switch 37R needs to be first stopped at the timing when the "red 7" symbol reaches the position of the lower row D in order to arrange the symbol combination of the winning 03. Needless to say. Further, in order to improve the visibility of the index pattern, a paint having high reflectance may be used, or a light transmitting region may be provided in the pattern. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, only the index design of one reel (specifically, the right reel 40R) is made large, but the area or width of the index design in a plurality of reels may be made large.

<Dual winning procedure for winning 06 and winning 07 when the condition device of winning-B is activated>
Next, when the condition device of winning-B is activated during the 1BB game, an operation mode in which the symbol combinations of winning 06 and winning 07 can be arranged at the same time will be described with reference to FIG. In this case, each stop switch must be operated in the order of right → left → middle (press the reverse scissors). When the right stop switch 37R is operated to stop for the first time, the display window 21 displays the arrangement of the symbol numbers 4, 3, and 2 of the right reel 40R, and then the arrangement of the symbol numbers 6, 5, and 4 is displayed. It is necessary to do it in the meantime (refer to the hatched box). That is, when the right stop switch 37R can be operated within a period of passing two frames after the arrangement of the symbol numbers 4, 3, and 2 is displayed, the arrangement of the symbol numbers 6, 5, and 4 is stopped in the display window 21. Is displayed.

Next, the second stop operation of the left stop switch 37L may be performed at any timing, and even if the stop operation is performed at any timing, the "watermelon" symbol is displayed on the upper stage U of the display window 21 and the "bell" symbol is displayed on the middle stage M. The "Replay" symbol is stopped and displayed in the lower row D. Finally, when the third stop operation of the middle stop switch 37C is performed, after the arrangement of the symbol numbers 9, 8, and 7 of the middle reel 40C is displayed in the display window 21, the arrangement of the symbol numbers 11, 10, and 9 is displayed. It is necessary to do it in the meantime (refer to the hatched box). That is, when the middle stop switch 37C can be operated within a period in which two frames pass after the arrangement of the symbol numbers 9, 8, and 7 is displayed, the arrangement of the symbol numbers 11, 10, and 9 is stopped in the display window 21. Is displayed.

When each stop switch can be stopped by the above operation mode, as shown in FIG. 33(b), the symbol combination of "Watermelon-Watermelon-Red 7" of winning a prize of 06 is displayed on the lower right line. Then, the symbol combination of "Replay-Red Cherry-Red 7" of winning 07 is stopped and displayed on the lower horizontal line, and a total of 14 medals are paid out. On the other hand, if the right stop switch 37R or the middle stop switch 37C fails to be pushed, any 15-card combination will be aligned on any winning line.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 33(c), the right stop switch 37R is successfully pressed at the time of the first stop operation, but failed at the time of the third stop operation of the middle stop switch 37C. ing. In this case, when the left stop switch 37L is secondly stopped, the symbol combination of winning 06 is tempted to the right downward line, and the symbol combination of winning 07 is tempted to the lower horizontal line. A winning combination of symbols 02 (“watermelon-watermelon-watermelon”) will be paid on the line. Then, if the operator fails to press the middle stop switch 37C when performing the third stop operation, the "watermelon" symbol stops on the upper row U, and the symbol combination of winning 02 is aligned on the upper horizontal line, and 15 pieces are paid out. become.

When each stop switch is operated in a pressing order other than pressing the reverse scissors, a symbol combination of 15 winning hands is displayed on any winning line. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 33(d-1), the symbol combination (“bell-bell-bell”) of winning a prize 01 is aligned in the middle horizontal line. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 33(d-2), the symbol combination of winning a prize 03 (“watermelon-watermelon-BAR”) is lined up in the upward-sloping line. Here, as described above, when the symbol combination of the prize 03 is displayed on the middle horizontal line when the condition device of the prize-A is activated, a further privilege is given in addition to the payout of medals. On the other hand, even if the symbol combination of the winning combination 03 is displayed when the winning-B condition device is activated, the medals are paid out, but no further privilege is given.

Therefore, in order not to give the player a feeling of distrust, the symbol combination of the prize 03 may not be displayed when the condition device of the prize-B is activated. Moreover, when displaying, you may stop and display on the pay line different from the pay line where the symbol combination of the win 03 is displayed when the condition device of the win-A is activated.

<About game characteristics during 1BB game>
As described above, depending on the specifications of the 1BB game in the present embodiment (end condition, payout number of small wins, etc.), the symbol combinations of winning 06 and winning 07 are aligned at the same time only during the 1BB game (duplicate winnings). If you receive 14 coins, you can get 254 medals in one 1BB game. Therefore, if the winning 06 and the winning 07 have not been duplicated from the 1BB game, the stop switches are operated in the order of pushing the reverse scissors (right → left → middle) when the winning-B condition device is activated. In addition, when stopping each stop switch, the area surrounded by hatching in FIG. 33A is pressed. In addition, when the condition device for winning-B is activated, the fact may be notified to the player.

Once, after winning 14 medals by aligning the winning combination of winning 06 and winning 07 at the same time, operate each stop switch in a pressing order other than pressing reverse scissors when the condition device of winning-B is activated. By doing so, it is possible to avoid the winning combination of the winning combination 06 and the winning combination 07, and to win the winning combination of 15 cards.

Further, when the condition device for winning-A is activated during the 1BB game, when the first stop operation is performed, the reels to be stopped first are pushed in a hatched area shown in FIG. 32(a). As a result, when the hatched area is stopped and displayed on the display window 21 during the first stop operation, the symbol combination of the winning 03 is lined up in the middle horizontal line, and in addition to the payout of 15 medals, further benefits are provided for the game. Granted to the person.

Here, when the condition device of winning-A is activated, a region (designation numbers 6 to 4) to be pushed when the first stop operation of the right stop switch 37R is performed in order to arrange the symbol combination of the winning 03, and the winning. -When the condition device of B operates, paying attention to the area (designation numbers 6 to 2) to be pushed when the first stop operation of the right stop switch 37R is performed in order to make the winning 06 and the winning 07 overlap. , The respective areas have overlapping portions (specifically, symbol numbers 6 to 4).

Therefore, for example, even if the player does not know whether the winning-A or winning-B condition device is operating, the arrangement of the symbol numbers 6 to 4 on the right reel 40R is displayed in the display window 21. If the first stop operation of the right stop switch 37R is performed at the timing (for example, when the "red 7" symbol of the symbol number 4 on the right reel 40R is used as the index symbol, the "red 7" symbol reaches the lower stage D), The symbol combination of winning 03 that is stopped and displayed on the middle horizontal line (when the condition device of winning-A is activated), and the symbol combination of winning 06 and winning 07 that are stopped and displayed on the lower right line and the lower horizontal line (winning-B And (in other words, when the condition device is activated) can be followed (in other words, the winning possibility can be maintained). Here, as a "state in which the player does not know which of the condition devices of winning-A or winning-B is operating", for example, when the condition device of winning-A is activated during 1BB game, In the slot machine that gives a notification, there is a case where the power failure occurs when the winning-A condition device is activated, and it is not possible to give a notification indicating that.

Here, the right stop switch 37R is first stopped while the condition device for winning-A or prize-B is operating (however, the player cannot determine which condition device is operating). It is assumed that when the operation is performed, the pressing is successful and the arrangement of the symbol numbers 6 to 4 on the right reel 37R is stopped and displayed in the display window 21. Therefore, when the left stop switch 37L is operated at an arbitrary timing during the second stop operation, if the condition device of winning-A is operating, the "watermelon" symbol of the left reel 40L is stopped in the middle stage M, and winning- If the condition device of B is operating, the "watermelon" symbol will stop at the upper stage U.

As a result, if the "watermelon" symbol on the left reel 40L is stopped at the upper stage U by the second stop operation (that is, it can be determined that the condition device for winning-B is operating), the winning 06 and the winning are already once. If the "07" is double-winned, the middle stop switch 37C is stopped at the timing when the "red 7" symbol of the middle reel 40C is not displayed in the display window 21 at the time of the third stop operation. It is possible to avoid the winning combination of the winning combination 06 and the winning combination 07.

In the situation where the winning 06 and the winning 07 have already been duplicated once during the 1BB game, when the condition device of the winning-A or the winning-B is operated, the symbol numbers 6 to 4 of the right reel 40R are displayed on the display window. It is assumed that the right stop switch 37R is first stopped at the timing displayed at 21. In this case, when the winning-A condition device was operating, the right reel 40R was stopped so that the symbol numbers 6 to 4 were displayed in the display window 21, and the winning-B condition device was operating. At this time, the right reel 40R may be stopped so that the "red 7" symbol of the symbol number 4 is not displayed in the display window 21. That is, the reel stop control may avoid the double winning of the winning combination 06 and the winning combination 07 and arrange the symbol combination of any one of the 15 winning combinations.

In addition, as for the symbol combination corresponding to the condition device of the prize-A and the prize-B, the symbol combination arranged on the prize line changes according to the operation mode (pushing order, operation timing) (in other words, the privilege to be given or Although the payout number of medals varies), at least the "red 7" symbol on the right reel 40R is the stop operation position (push point) at which the maximum advantage can be obtained on both sides. In this way, by providing a common stop operation position for both sides, it is possible to provide a design that is gentle to a player with a low skill level, and it is possible to enhance the interest in a wide range from beginners to advanced players.

(Suggestions for successful push)
Further, in the case where the winning-A condition device is activated during the 1BB game, the area surrounded by the hatching on each reel shown in FIG. 32A can be stopped and displayed on the display window 21 during the first stop operation. (Hereinafter, also simply referred to as “successful pressing”), it may indicate that the pressing has succeeded. A sound effect may be generated as a suggestion method. In this case, the timing at which the sound effect is generated may be the timing at which it can be determined that the pressing has succeeded. For example, as described in the first embodiment, when the information on the stop position of the reel (stop symbol number) is transmitted from the main control means 100 when the operation of the stop switch is accepted, the sub control means 200 In, when it is determined that the pressing at the time of the first stop operation is successful based on the received stop symbol number, and it is determined that the pressing is successful, a sound effect may be generated. It should be noted that instead of generating the sound effect when the pressing is successful (or generating the sound effect), a message such as “Successful pressing of the bite!” is displayed on the image display device 70, or the effect lamp 72. May be blinked with a special lighting pattern.

Here, in the sub-control unit 200, when it is determined that the pressing at the time of the first stop operation is successful based on the received stop symbol number, when the power is cut off before the reel is stopped, the power is supplied. When the return is made, the sound effect indicating that the push is succeeded is not generated, and after it is determined that the number of AT games is to be added after the symbol combination of the winning 03 is complete, the fact is notified. May be.

As described above, when the power is cut off before the reel that has been first stopped is stopped, the stop position of the reel after the power is restored may be deviated from the original fixed position. In this case, the reel number corresponding to the first stop operated stop switch (arrangement of symbols stopped and displayed in the display window 21 when the reel is stopped) is a region shown by hatching in FIG. There is a possibility that it may not be possible to judge whether or not the pressing has succeeded from the appearance. Even in such a case, by notifying that the number of AT games has been added, the player can know that the push operation during the first stop operation has succeeded. Therefore, it can be said that notifying that the number of AT games described above has been added is notifying that the pressing has succeeded. It should be noted that not only the number of AT games played is added, but the added number of games played may be displayed on the image display device 70, and in addition to this, it is celebrated that the number of AT games played has been added. Such an effect (so-called additional effect) may be performed.

Not limited to this, in the sub-control unit 200, when it is determined that the push at the time of the first stop operation is successful based on the received stop symbol number, when the power is cut off before the reel is stopped, , When the power is restored, a sound effect may be generated, which indicates that the pressing has been successful. Alternatively, the sound effect may not be generated when the power is restored, but the sound effect may be generated during the second stop operation or the third stop operation performed after the power is restored.

Also, in the game in which the condition device of the winning-A is operated, when the first press operation is successful when the eye-catching is successful, regardless of the type of the stop switch that is the first stop operation, the eye-catching is successful. A sound effect indicating that may be generated. At this time, the type of the sound effect generated may be different depending on the type of the stop switch that has been first stopped. Further, a sound effect may be generated that indicates that the pressing has succeeded only when the pressing has succeeded as a result of the first stop operation of the specific stop switch (for example, the right stop switch 37R). In this case, when the stop switch other than the specific stop switch is pressed by the first stop operation and succeeds in pressing the button, the sound effect indicating that is not generated, the symbol combination of the winning 03 is complete, and the AT game When the number of times is added, only the addition is notified. As a result, the player cannot know that he/she has succeeded in the pressing at the time of the first stop operation, but can know that the pressing has succeeded after all reels have stopped.

<When the symbol combination of winning a prize 06 and winning a prize 07 is aligned a plurality of times during the 1BB game>
As described above, in the present embodiment, the symbol combination of the prize 06 and the prize 07 is arranged at the same time only once before the combination of the 15-card combination is made 16 times during the 1BB game (the total medal payout number is 240) (ie, If 14 medals are obtained by making the winning 06 and the winning 07 overlap, it is possible to obtain 254 medals in one 1BB game. On the other hand, for example, when winning 06 and winning 07 are duplicated twice, the number of medals that can be obtained in one 1BB game is 14 × 2 times + 15 × 15 times = 253 , The number of medals that can be acquired will decrease by one.

Therefore, when the winning 06 and the winning 07 are duplicated multiple times during the 1BB game, when the condition device of the winning-B is operated until the payout number is reached in which the maximum winning number is obtained again, You may perform the notification which suggests performing a stop operation in the operation mode (refer FIG. 33) in which the prize 06 and the prize 07 are overlapped. Here, for example, when the second winning combination of the winning combination 06 and the winning combination 07 is performed due to an operation error or the like, when the condition device of the winning combination-B continues to operate, the winning combination of the winning combination 06 and the winning combination 07 is performed. The stop operation is performed in this manner. After receiving the payout of 14 sheets 16 times, the stop operation is performed in an operation mode in which the combination of 15 sheets is completed. As a result, 14 medals x 16 times + 15 medals x 2 times = 254 medals can be obtained.

Therefore, when the winning combination 06 and the winning combination 07 are duplicated twice, the winning combination of the winning combination 06 and the winning combination 07 is repeated when the condition device of winning combination-B operates until the payout of 14 sheets is received 16 times. You may perform the notification which suggests performing a stop operation in an operation mode. Then, after receiving the payout of 14 sheets 16 times, it may be notified that the combination of 15 sheets is aligned when the condition device of winning-B is activated. In addition, among the players, when winning 06 and winning 07 are duplicated twice, when the condition device of winning-B is activated until the payout of 14 sheets is received 16 times, winning 06 is won. And there is a possibility that some people may recognize that if the stop operation is performed in the operation mode in which the prize 07 is double-winned, then the player can obtain 254 medals in one 1BB game by aligning the 15-card combination two times. There is. In that case, if the notification that the stop operation is performed in the operation mode in which the prize 06 and the prize 07 are overlapped each time the condition device of prize-B is activated, the notification may be annoying. Therefore, until the payout of 14 coins is received 16 times, no notification is given even if the condition device of prize-B is activated, the payout of 14 coins is received 16 times, and then the condition device of prize-B is activated first. When this is done, a notification may be given that suggests that an operation mode for aligning the 15-card combination will be performed.

In each of the above-described embodiments, the slot machine has been described as an example of the gaming machine, but other than the slot machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a parrot, an arrange ball, a ball game machine, a casino machine (including a stop switch It is also applicable to various game machines such as a slot machine in which the rotation of the reels stops regardless of the operation of the player.

10 slot machine 12 main body 14 front door 21 display window 27 credit number display 28 acquisition number display 33 clearing switch 34 1-bet switch 35 maximum bet switch 36 start switch 37L, 37C, 37R stop switch 38 selection switch 39 decision switch 40L, 40C, 40R reel 42L, 42C, 42R stepping motor 44 door switch 46 hopper motor 50 lower panel 52 production switch 64L, 64R speaker 70 image display device 72 production lamp 86 external centralized terminal board 100 main control means 103 role ratio Monitor 104 Set value display 110 Drawing means 115 Reel control means 120 RT state control means 125 Game zone control means 126 Advantageous zone counter 127 Net number increase counter 128 AT counter 130 Freeze control means 135 Notification game control means 140 Winning determination means 145 Abnormality detection Means 150 LED display control means 155 Control command transmission means 160 External signal transmission means 200 Sub-control means 202 Sub-control board 204 Image control board

Claims (1)

Setting value storage means for storing the setting value,
Based on a drawing table corresponding to the set value stored in the storage means, a drawing means for determining which of a plurality of condition devices is to be operated,
For each of the plurality of condition devices, operating state storage means for storing information indicating whether or not operating,
A specific condition device among the plurality of condition devices may operate when the set value is a specific value,
A predetermined condition device among the plurality of condition devices may operate regardless of the value of the set value,
When the setting value stored in the setting value storage means is updated while the information indicating that the predetermined condition device is operating is stored in the operation state storage means, the operation state is The information indicating the operating state of the predetermined condition device stored in the storage means is updated to information indicating that it is not operating,
When the set value stored in the set value storage means is the specific value, in the case where information indicating that the specific condition device is operating is stored in the operating state storage means, When the set value stored in the set value storage means is updated from the specific value to another value, information indicating the operating state of the specific condition device stored in the operating state storage means is displayed. Keep and
A game machine characterized in that, when the set value storage means is initialized, a value other than the specific value is stored as an initial value.

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